.NET PLC Driver Library

ASComm IoT

Allen-Bradley, Siemens S7, GE SRTP & Modbus Communication Drivers

For .NET 7.0, 6.0, 5.0 & Core


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(Includes 30 Day Trial License for new users)

ASComm IoT

PLC Driver Library Product Summary

The ASComm IoT PLC Driver Library by Automated Solutions, is a fully-managed .NET Standard 2.0 library that delivers communications connectivity between .NET 7.0, 6.0, 5.0 and Core applications. Run your application on Windows, Linux, macOS and Android to read and write registers on a broad range of industrial devices (including Allen-Bradley by Rockwell Automation, Siemens S7, Modbus / TCP & GE SRTP) using industrial communications protocols.

All supported protocol drivers are implemented in the ASComm IoT class library, providing a single, consistent API regardless of the underlying protocols or hardware devices. Development licenses for each driver can be licensed individually, so you only pay for the drivers that you are developing with.

Use Visual Basic, C#, C++, and ASP.NET to create HMI, SCADA, data logging, and Industrial IoT applications targeting .NET 7.0, 6.0, 5.0 and Core, Universal Windows Platform (UWP), Windows Desktop, ASP .NET Core, service, Linux and Xamarin.

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

Runtime-free for qualified applications

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Driver Availability

Click on a driver from the list below for details, pricing and ordering information

Individual Drivers Available
Allen-Bradley Ethernet Driver for Logix Family (ControlLogix, CompactLogix, GuardLogix, etc.) and Micro800 Buy Now
Allen-Bradley Ethernet Driver for Legacy Controllers (PLC-5, SLC 500, MicroLogix)) Buy Now
GE SRTP Ethernet Driver for PACSystems, Series-90, and VersaMax Buy Now
Modbus/TCP Client (Master) Driver Buy Now
Siemens S7 Ethernet Driver for S7-200, S7-300, S7-400, S7-1200, S7-1500 Buy Now

Driver Suites Available
Allen-Bradley Ethernet Suite for Logix Family (ControlLogix, CompactLogix, Micro800, etc.)
+ Legacy Controllers (PLC-5, SLC 500, and MicroLogix)
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Ethernet Suite for A-B Logix, A-B Micro800, A-B Legacy, GE SRTP, Modbus/TCP, and Siemens S7 Buy Now

ASComm IoT PLC Communications Library Portal

The Automated Solutions ASComm IoT PLC Driver library portal (available in both Developer and Machine Edition) allows you to browse through example applications and projects that we built to show you some possible ways our libraries can be used. In addition, we have a very well documented help system with thorough explanations and code examples. You can also activate and deactivate product libraries through our License Manager application.

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Key Benefits

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Non-commercial and Commercial licensing available

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Runs on Windows 10 IoT Core devices like Raspberry Pi

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Can be used to power your IoT edge devices

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100% managed code

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.NET 7.0, 6.0 and 5.0 compatible

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NET Core 2.0 and higher compatible

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Visual Studio.NET 2017, 2019 & 2022 Compatible

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Supported Project types include UWP, Web, Windows Desktop, WPF, console, and service apps

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Extremely high performance - 5~10 mSec typical transaction time

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Highly optimized to minimize communications transactions

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All PLC drivers included in single component, providing consistent API regardless of target device brand or model

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Development licenses for each driver can be licensed individually, so you only pay for the drivers that you need

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Data items can be added to groups, which can be configured for timed polling

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Multiple groups can be created per device to accommodate multiple update rates

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Supports data change and error events

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Built-in serialization allows you to save/load your entire communications configuration with a single line of code

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Single component runs multiple concurrent protocols

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Object inheritance provides consistent user interface, regardless of underlying communications protocol

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Licensing can be accomplished via Internet, telephone, or email

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Extensive documentation

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High quality .NET Core, UWP and Desktop example applications with C# and VB source code

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No Hardware Keys - software licensing mechanism is simple and intuitive

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Allows for unattended license transfer across machines

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Easily connect to your factory floor systems.

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Immediate Internet delivery and online license activation.

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No runtime fees or keys for qualified applications.

License Types

Non-Commercial Developer License

Allows for application development on a single PC and runtime-free deployment to multiple PCs.

Runtime license is embedded into executable, so no licensing steps or files are required on runtime PCs.

Who should purchase

  • End users that require runtime-free deployment within their organization.
  • Equipment OEMs, machine builders, and system integrators building applications that qualify for runtime-free distribution per license agreement.
  • Developers building applications that qualify for runtime-free distribution per license agreement.

Discounted Team Edition pricing is available for teams starting at two developers.

Commercial developers, please contact our to inquire about commercial licensing.

Machine License

Allows for application development and runtime on a single PC.

Suitable for commercial and non-commercial use.

Cannot be used to build deployable applications (with embedded runtime license).

Cannot be used to build UWP applications on any platform.

Cannot be used to build applications that run on Windows 10 IoT Core, Xamarin, or Linux.

Who should purchase

  • Developers that will be developing and running their application on a single PC.
  • Developers building applications for customers where application source code is included.
  • Developers building applications that do not qualify for runtime-free distribution per license agreement.
  • Development houses that have multiple developers and a single 'build PC' with Developer License.

Quantity discounts available starting at five licenses.

Commercial Developer License

Details coming soon

Commercial software/system vendors, please contact our to inquire about commercial licensing.

Compatibility

Runtime Platforms

Developer & Team Edition

  • .NET 7.0, 6.0 and 5.0
  • .NET Core 2.0 or higher
  • .NET Framework 4.7.2 or higher
  • Mono 5.4 or higher
  • Universal Windows Platform 10.0.16299 or higher
  • Xamarin.Android 8.0 or higher
  • Xamarin.iOS (coming soon) 10.14 or higher
  • Xamarin.Mac (coming soon) 3.8 or higher

Machine Edition

  • .NET 7.0, 6.0 and 5.0
  • .NET Core 2.0 or higher
  • .NET Framework 4.7.2 or higher

Operating Systems

Developer & Team Edition

  • Windows 11
  • Windows 10
  • Windows 10 IoT Enterprise
  • Windows 10 IoT Core
  • Linux
  • Android
  • iOS (coming soon)
  • Mac (coming soon)

Machine Edition

  • Windows 11
  • Windows 10
  • Windows 10 IoT Enterprise

Development Platforms

  • Visual Studio 2022
  • Visual Studio 2019
  • Visual Studio 2017
  • Visual Studio for Mac not supported