TOP Server Siemens S7 MPI (Multi Point Interface) OPC Driver Details

Siemens S7 MPI Key Features Include

• Maximum Number of Channels & Devices: 
  • Channels - 100
  • Devices per Channel - 127
  • NOTE: Practical channel/device limits will vary depending on your available system resources
• Supports all data types
• Supports automatic handling of network configuration
• Supports Mulitple Master Multi-drop RS485 (19.2 KBaud and 38.4 KBaud)
• Modem Support (Automatic Dial Configuration and Multiple Phone Number Management)
  
• Supports Ethernet Encapsulation

Siemens S7 MPI Features Include

• Automatic Tag Database Generation using CSV Import
• Tag configuration supports dynamic tags from your client application
• Supports Stations 0-126
• Memory Types Supported: I, E, Q, A, M, F, T, C, Z, and Data Block Access
• Supports all memory types and data types such as Float, Long Word, and BCD
• Bit-level access support
• Supports arrays for byte, char, word, short, DWORD, long, float and LBCD data types

Siemens S7 MPI Serial Driver Advanced Features Include

• Supports Single or Multiple Masters on MPI network
• Auto Device Demotion Support to optimize communication with responsive devices
• Communicates directly with MPI Adapter (No Additional Software Required)

Siemens S7 MPI Supported Devices

• S7-300 Family
• S7-400 Family

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

Siemens S7 MPI Supported Protocols / Networks

• Multi Point Interface (MPI) S7-300/400 Communications Protocol
• Multi-Master Multi-Drop
  • 19.2 KBaud
  • 38.4 KBaud
• Ethernet Encapsulated Serial

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