ASComm.NET
Allen-Bradley, GE, Modbus and Siemens S7 Drivers for .NET
Product Summary
Use Visual Basic, C#, C++, and ASP.NET to create HMI, SCADA, data logging, and IIoT applications targeting Win Forms, WPF, Web, console, service, and Linux.
Powerful pre-built example applications with VB and C# source code included in development package.
ASComm.NET Full Driver Suite includes the following high-performance drivers
- A-B ControlLogix, CompactLogix, & GuardLogix via Ethernet
- A-B PLC5, SLC500, and MicroLogix families via Ethernet
- A-B Micro800 Series (Micro820 & Micro 850) via Ethernet
- GE SRTP Master via Ethernet
- Modbus RTU & ASCII via serial port, encapsulated TCP/IP, or encapsulated UDP/IP
- Modbus/TCP Master via Ethernet
- Siemens S7-200, S7-300, S7-400, S7-1200, & S7-1500 via Ethernet
Allows your .NET application to read/write registers without PLC program modifications.
Runtime-free for qualified applications
Catalog Information
For detailed information on each license option, choose the license type using the buttons below.
For developers who need to build deployable applications.
One development license is required for each development seat.
For multiple developers, consider Team Edition licensing.
Projects built with a Full Development license generate an embedded runtime license which is embedded into your executable assembly.
The embedded runtime license system eliminates the need for license activation steps on runtime PCs.
| Subscription Edition | Standard Edition | |
|---|---|---|
| Catalog Item | ASCOMM-AS.SUITE.ALL-FD-S | ASCOMM-AS.SUITE.ALL-FD |
| Price (USD) | $2599 | $2399 |
| Tech Support | 12 Months | 30 Days |
| Updates | 12 Months | Current Version Only |
| Online Purchase | Buy Now | Buy Now |
| Offline Purchase | Order Form or Call | |
| Version | View Revision History | |
| Availability | Immediate via Internet Download | |
Key Benefits
- Does not require RSLinx, OPC or external drivers.
- Unsolicited message support for A-B drivers
- x86, x64, and Any CPU compatible
- Broad .NET target support including Web, Windows, console, and service apps.
- Can be configured programmatically or visually
- Visually design entire communications setup without writing a single line of code
- Extremely high performance - capable of sub 5 mSec transaction time
- Highly optimized to minimize communications transactions
- Tag database can be configured via code or visual designer
- Abstract base classes allow you to write generic code that works with all drivers
- Build Windows Forms and console applications that run on Linux with Mono framework.
- Synchronous and asynchronous read/write methods
- Data change notifications
- Provides common API 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 business systems to factory floor systems.
- No shipping charges for online delivery.
- Immediate Internet delivery and online license activation
- No runtime fees or keys for qualified applications
Compatibility
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Software
- Requires .NET framework 2.0 or higher
- Visual Studio 2017
- Visual Studio 2015
- Visual Studio 2013
- Visual Studio 2012
- Visual Studio 2010
- Visual Studio 2008
- Visual Studio 2005
Operating System
- Windows Server 2016
- Windows 10
- Windows Server 2012
- Windows 8.x
- Windows 7
- Windows Vista
- Windows Server 2008