ASComm.NET Driver Suite for Allen-Bradley Ethernet Connectivity

For Ethernet connectivity to A-B PLC5, SLC500, MicroLogix, and Logix family of processors from your .NET application.

	Full Development License Subscription Edition	Full Development License Standard Edition	Single Machine License
Catalog Item	ASCOMM-AB.SUITE.NET-FD-S	ASCOMM-AB.SUITE.NET-FD	ASCOMM-AB.SUITE.NET-SM
Price (USD)	$1648	$1498	$398
Tech Support	12 months	30 days	30 days
Updates	12 months	Current Version Only	Current Version Only
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Product Summary

ASComm.NET Allen-Bradley Ethernet Driver Suite provides high-performance connectivity to A-B ControlLogix family of processors, PLC5, SLC500, and MicroLogix  via Ethernet.

Use VB.NET, C#.NET, C++.NET, and ASP.NET to create HMI/SCADA applications using our runtime-free* .NET Component.

Allows your .NET application to read/write registers on PLC5, SLC500, MicroLogix and ControlLogix family without PLC program modifications.

Powerful pre-built example applications with VB and C# source code included in development package.

Key Benefits:

• Does not require RSLinx or 3rd party drivers.
• Visual Studio.NET 2005 and 2008 Compatible
• Most .NET targets are supported, including Web, Windows, console, and service apps.
• Can be configured programmatically or visually
• Visually design your entire communications configuration without writing a single line of code
• Extremely high performance - 5~10 mSec typical transaction time
• Tag database can be configured via code or visual designer
• Abstract base classes allow you to write generic code that works with all drivers
• Synchronous and asynchronous read/write methods
• Data change notifications
• Provides common user interface across all driver classes
• No limit on number of devices or data points
• Multi-threaded for high data throughput
• Includes extensive help system
• Example applications with VB and C# source code included. 
• Easily connect office systems to factory floor. 
• No shipping charges for online delivery.
• Very cost-effective. As always, no runtime fees or keys*. 

AB.LOGIX.NET Driver

• Supports ControlLogix family native tag names including UDTs
• Supports block transfers of up to 250 words per transaction

AB.LEGACY.NET Driver

• Highly optimized to minimize number of transactions
• Supports block transfers of up full file capacity

Hardware Compatibility

AB.LOGIX.NET Driver

• ControlLogix processors with 1756-ENET or 1756-ENBT module 
• GuardLogix processors with Ethernet module
• ProcessLogix processors with Ethernet module
• CompactLogix processors with Ethernet module 
• FlexLogix processors with Ethernet module 
• SoftLogix5800

AB.LEGACY.NET Driver

• PLC5  and SLC5/05 direct Ethernet connection
• PLC5, SLC500, and MicroLogix via 1761-NET-ENI
• MicroLogix 1100 direct Ethernet connection
• ControlLogix Gateway to PLC5 and SLC5/04 via DH+
• SoftLogix5

Software Compatibility

• Requires .NET framework 2.0
• Visual Studio 2005
• Visual Studio 2008

Supported Operating Systems

• Windows 7
• Windows Vista
• Windows Server 2003
• Windows Server 2008
• Windows XP

*some restrictions apply, see license agreement for details.

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