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TOP Server Custom Interface (CID) OPC Driver
Proven Interoperability for Custom Integration Projects
The TOP Server Custom Interface driver allows you to quickly and easily add an external client interface to any custom developed application. The CID driver is completely integrated into the TOP Server just like the large number of other drivers in the TOP Server family, which means your custom application gains the proven interoperability with most software applications in the automation industry that comes with TOP Server.
The CID driver can access any CID-compliant software solution implementing developer accepted Shared Memory Standards and Constructs. Once accessed, TOP Server makes this data available to client applications through its wide range of client interfaces, including certified standards such as OPC DA, OPC UA and native interfaces such as Suitelink and NIO/PDB.
A software solution becomes CID-compliant when a developer adds functionality to that solution for creating a shared memory interface that is accessible by an external application - the TOP Server CID Driver.
The TOP Server CID driver includes sample code (C++ and C#) to help you get started and using standard developer techniques.
Available here as a standalone real-time data driver or also available in the following vertical Industry Suites:
- TOP Server Building Automation Suite
- TOP Server IT and Infrastructure Suite
- TOP Server Manufacturing Suite
- TOP Server Oil & Gas Suite
- TOP Server Power and Utilities Suite
TOP Server Custom Interface Driver
$1725
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Part # 41233215-N
Delivery Methods: CD or Online
Availability: 0 to 1 Business Days
Perpetual License to use the server and drivers in this suite on a single computer with no artificial limits on number of devices, tags, or connected client applications. Includes 1 yr support & maintenance agreement.
FEATURES & RESOURCES
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Key Features
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Standard Features
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Advanced Features
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Device Support
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Protocols / Networks
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Available Languages
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Videos & App Notes
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Help Files & Release Notes
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Technical Blog
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Additional Resources
Custom Interface Key Features Include
- Maximum Number of Channels & Devices:
- Channels - 512 (Max # of CID applications per TOP Server instance)
- Devices per Channel - 512 (Max # of topics/tag groups per CID Application)
- NOTE: Practical channel/device limits will vary depending on your available system resources and communications architecture
- No Toolkits to Purchase and Learn
- Sample Code Provided (C++ or C#)
- Ability to develop in any language that supports the Windows API
- Relies on "developer known" Shared Memory standards and constructs
- Definition of up to 2 Gigabytes of Shared Memory. (NOTE: the external CIDA application is responsible for creating the shared memory file and an XML configuration file that fully defines the data mapped in shared memory)
- Coordination of processing through handshakes
- Supports all standard data types and data arrays
Standard Custom Interface Features Include
- XML-Based Memory Map Definition
- Mutex Locking for Memory Access
- Timeouts for Error Checking
- Max Processing Values to Avoid Excessive Blocking
- Read Request/Write Request Handshaking
- Support for bit access for a single element
- Support for single element access from a array
- TOP Server Built-In Features:
- Multi-threaded architecture for high scalability
- Runtime changes via wizard-based configuration interface with intuitive Properties Editor
- Secure User Management
- Built-in Device/Network Redundancy
- Auto-Demotion (Slow Polling)
- Extensive communication and server diagnostics (OPC / Communications / Event Log)
- For all TOP Server built-in features, click here.
Custom Interface Advanced Features Include
- Auto-Configuration of TOP Server project through XML File Import (XML Generated by CID Applicaton)
- Robust Tag Definition (Tag Name, Description, Scan Rate, Data Type, Read/Write Access, etc.)
- CID Application Specific Error Code Integration with TOP Server Event Log
- Single Data Source for CID and PLC Data
- Driver can be used many times in a single TOP Server project, with each instance accessing different CID Applications
- Simple configuration applying the same principles as other channel and device configurations
Supported Devices Include (Don't See Your Device Listed? Contact Us)
- Any CID-compliant software solution implementing developer accepted Shared Memory Standards and Constructs
Supported Protocols / Networks
- Protocols:
- Shared Memory
- Communication via shared memory is achieved through standardized structures mapped onto shared memory.
- Shared Memory
- Networks:
- TCP/IP Ethernet
TOP Server How-To Videos and Application Notes
To insure you get the most from your investment in TOP Server™, we provide a variety of application notes/guides and how-to videos, since we know that sometimes it helps to see someone showing you how to do things.
Driver Help Files / Release Notes
Use the below links to access TOP Server release history and driver help documentation.
Access use cases, how-tos and more
Real-world use cases, step-by-step how-to's and video tutorials - our blog contains useful resources and information to help you get connected.
TOP Server Specific Blog Posts
Additional Useful Resources
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