TOP Server GE Ethernet Global Data (EGD) OPC Driver Details

GE Ethernet Global Data Key Features Include

• Maximum Number of Channels & Devices: 
  • Channels - 100
  • Devices per Channel - 1
  • NOTE: Practical channel/device limits will vary depending on your available system resources
• Supports Automatic Tag Database Generation
• Supports all data types
• Supports Unicast and MultiCast UDP Ethernet Connections

Standard GE Ethernet Global Data Features Include

• Memory Types Supported: I, Q, G, M, T, S, R, AI, AQ
• All data types are supported
• Uses standard Ethernet Network Interface Card for TCP/IP Communications
• Automatic Tag Database Generation using CSV Import
• Tag configuration supports dynamic tags from your client application

GE Ethernet Gobal Data Driver Advanced Features Include

• Optimized communications allow each device to have a separate thread/channel of communications when under separate channels
• Supports both Producer and Consumer connections
• Can act as standalone EGD device, allowing any PC to become an EGD device and share data using Unicast or Multicast UDP packets

GE Ethernet Global Data Supported Devices

• Series 90-30 with EGD Support
• Series 90-70 with EGD Support

For full details on models and networks supported, please consult the driver help file.

GE Ethernet Global Data Supported Protocols / Networks

• GE Ethernet Global Data (EGD)

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