Software Toolbox's TOP Server Version 5.5 is an OPC and native HMI
device connectivity software application. Powered by Kepware, Top Server
5.5 delivers enhancements to the main server and more than 20 drivers and
plug-ins.
TOP
Server 5.5 extends DNP WITS functionality with the implementation of Phase II
support. WITS Phase II adds support for writing to DNP Object Groups 0
and 87 in keeping with the DNP WITS Standard. The 5.5 release also includes the
addition of a new SNMP Agent Plug-In which enables TOP Server to emulate an
SNMP device on an Ethernet network. The SNMP Agent Plug-In supports SNMP
version 1 and 2C as well as the UDP protocol.
The software's new PingItFirst
utility ensures continuous connectivity to Ethernet-based devices and enhances
the ability to troubleshoot connectivity issues. PingItFirst expands the
capabilities of users to more effectively troubleshoot communications issues
and more easily identify potential problem areas so they can be resolved in a
timely fashion.
With
TOP Server 5.5, Software Toolbox maintains its modem support and tag creation
enhancements. The built-in modem functionality for serial drivers has been
enhanced to support auto-dialing and improved phone number management. In
addition, a new multiple tag generation tool has been added to help users
quickly create large numbers of tags in the server database.
Additional improvements in TOP
Server Version 5.5 include:
- OPC UA Interface-Fixes and enhancements including support for two-dimensional arrays.
- Advanced Tags Plug-in - Support for CSV import and export.
- BACnet IP Driver- Support for device discovery on a BACnet Network.
- SNMP Driver - Support for SNMP V3 including SNMP V3 Security
Other Driver Updates - Expanded functionality and improvements made to the Allen-Bradley ControlLogix Ethernet, DNP, Honeywell UDC Serial, Modbus Suite, Siemens Suite, SNMP, UCON, and Yokogawa
drivers.
