KEPServerEX v5 is designed to allow quick and easy configuration of your communications.
- Select a driver to create channel
- Specify the device or system to communicate with
- Select the items or tags for your database
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KEPServerEX v5 is the next generation of Kepware communications technology and represents over 10 man year's worth of development, delivering both architectural and feature enhancements. KEPServerEX v5 ist he most advanced communication technology and OPC Server on the market and will remain the foundation for future Kepware development. As a result of our new licensing utility, Kepware is providing new vertical driver suites including Building Automation, Oil and Gas, and Water and Waste Water to name a few.
KEPServerEX v5 has been re-designed from the ground up to take advantage of new technology, and is positioned to move onto new automation platforms while delivering legacy compatibility.
Features:
OPC Connection Security
The Secure by Default feature enables users to select whether or not the server should respect the DCOM security settings as they appear in the DCOM Configuration Utility. When this setting is enabled, users can select the authentication, launch and access security requirements through the DCOM Configuration Utility. This allows users to specify the level of security they want to implement and also restrict access for certain users and/or applications.
When this setting is disabled, the server will override the DCOM settings set for the application and will not perform any authentication on the calls received from client applications. It will impersonate the security of the client when performing any actions on behalf of the client application.
Process Mode
KEPServerEX runtime Process features are used to specify how the servers runtime process mode will operate and utilize PC resources. It is used to specify whether the server will be running as System Service or Interactive.
KEPServerEX also allows you to set its own process priority giving the server priority access to resources.
Processor Affinity
This parameter allows the user to specify which CPUs the server can be executed on when it is run on PCs containing more than one.
Host Name Resolution
KEPServerEX allows for host name resolution which is an alias assigned to identify a TCP/IP host or its interfaces. Host names are used in all TCP/IP environments and user can specify host name instead of an IP address when using KEPServerEX v5.
OPC UA (Unified Architecture)
KEPServerEX supports OPC UA Client Connections and the OPC DA data set.
OPC AE (Events)
KEPServerEX exposes event log data (Events) to OPC AE Client applications. The Event server works in runtime and service modes supporting 3 Event categories (Information, Warning, Error). KEPServerEX also supports AE client filtering by event type, severity, and category and is OPC Compliant. |
Server Administration Properties
The User Management system of the server controls what actions a user can take within a server project. The User Properties dialog is used to configure the name, password and privileges available for each account.
Multiple Tag Generation Utility
Quickly and dynamically construct multiple tags using the KEPServerEX driver nomenclature. It will allow for a wide variety of address formats such as ranges utilizing hex, octal, decimal, and binary number systems. It will also include the ability to increment the user selected data-type to avoid data overlap.
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Other Features:
- Auto Demotion
- Automatic Tag Database Generation
- Ethernet Encapsulation
- Modem Support
- Application Connectivity
- OPC Quick Client
- 2 Hour Free Demo
- Multiple Tag Generation
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KEPServerEX Manuall (PDF) |
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| EX5-ATDRT-NA00 |
AutomationDirect OPC Server Suite packages all of the AutomationDirect opc drivers for one low price. Currently the suite contains the AutomationDirect DirectNet OPC Driver, the AutomationDirect Productivity 3000 Ethernet OPC Driver, the AutomationDirect ECOM OPC Driver and the AutomationDirect K Sequence OPC Driver. After purchasing the license for the AutomationDirect OPC Server Suite, you can use all of the drivers included in the suite on the same PC.
The AutomationDirect DirectNet, AutomationDirect Productivity 3000 Ethernet, AutomationDirect ECOM and AutomationDirect K Sequence OPC Drivers still exist as separate drivers in the KEPServerEX Server Super Pack (SSP). When installing the AutomationDirect Suite be sure to select all AutomationDirect drivers from the driver selection list. When you purchase a license for the AutomationDirect Suite and install the unlock codes, all three drivers will be unlocked for unlimited use. |
| IND-ATDRT-SA20 |
Kepware Support and Maintenance Agreements include support and product updates. The Support and Maintenance Agreement will begin following the Warranty expiration and extends for one full year. The Support and Maintenance Agreement includes phone support, email support, knowledgebase access, and product updates for the duration of the agreement term. |
| EX5-ABSTE-NA00 |
Allen-Bradley OPC Server Suite
Kepware's OPC Server KEPServerEX provides an easy and reliable way to connect to Allen-Bradley PLC and Motion Controllers to your OPC Client applications, including HMI, SCADA, Historian, MES, ERP, and countless custom applications. |
| IND-ABSTE-SA20 |
Kepware Support and Maintenance Agreements include support and product updates. The Support and Maintenance Agreement will begin following the Warranty expiration and extends for one full year. The Support and Maintenance Agreement includes phone support, email support, knowledgebase access, and product updates for the duration of the agreement term. |
| EX5-MDBUS-NA00 |
Modbus OPC Server Suite
Kepware's Modbus OPC Server Suite works in conjunction with KEPServerEX OPC Server to provide OPC Data Access to Modbus compatable devices. The intuitive user interface of KEPServerEX allows you to set up reliable Modbus connections easily. The Modbus suite of drivers provides access to multiple Modbus networks all from a single license.Kepware's reliable and easy to use OPC Server allows for coinciding communications with multiple protocol networksincluding Modbus Plus, TCP/IP Ethernet, RTU Serial and ASCII Serial. |
| IND-MDBUS-SA20 |
Kepware Support and Maintenance Agreements include support and product updates. The Support and Maintenance Agreement will begin following the Warranty expiration and extends for one full year. The Support and Maintenance Agreement includes phone support, email support, knowledgebase access, and product updates for the duration of the agreement term. |
| EX5-SIEMS-NA00 |
Siemens OPC Server Suite
Kepware's OPC Server KEPServerEX provides an easy and reliable way to connect to a wide range of Siemens Ethernet and Serial based PLCs and devices to your OPC Client applications, including HMI, SCADA, Historian, MES, ERP, and countless custom applications. |
| IND-SIEMS-SA20 |
Kepware Support and Maintenance Agreements include support and product updates. The Support and Maintenance Agreement will begin following the Warranty expiration and extends for one full year. The Support and Maintenance Agreement includes phone support, email support, knowledgebase access, and product updates for the duration of the agreement term. |
| EX5-GEFNC-NA00 |
GE Intelligent Platforms (GE Fanuc) OPC Server Suite
Kepware's GE Intelligent Platforms (GE Fanuc) OPC Server Suite works in conjunction with KEPServerEX OPC Server to provide OPC Data Access to GE Intelligent Platforms devices to your OPC Client applications, including HMI, SCADA, Historian, MES, ERP, and countless custom applications.. The intuitive user interface of KEPServerEX allows you to set up quick and reliable connections to GE Intelligent Platforms PLCs and PACs. The GE suite of drivers provides access to multiple GE Intelligent Platforms networks all from a single license. |
| IND-GEFNC-SA20 |
Kepware Support and Maintenance Agreements include support and product updates. The Support and Maintenance Agreement will begin following the Warranty expiration and extends for one full year. The Support and Maintenance Agreement includes phone support, email support, knowledgebase access, and product updates for the duration of the agreement term. |
| EX5-DNP30-NA01 |
DNP 3.0 OPC Server Suite (DNP 1-10 Devices)
Kepware's OPC Server KEPServerEX provides an easy and reliable way to connect to DNP 3.0 devices and Controllers to your OPC Client applications, including HMI, SCADA, Historian, MES, ERP, and countless custom applications.
The DNP protocol was developed as a standards-based Interoperability solution between substation computers, RTUs, Intelligent Electronic Devices and master stations and is utilized in many industries including, Electric Utility/Power Distribution and Water/Waste Water Management. The DNP drivers provide the utilities professional with a comprehensive communication solution. The DNP 3.0 suite will allow you to automatically connect, control, and manage devices locally or from remote substations.
The DNP3 Ethernet/Serial driver includes the Water Industry Telemetry Standard which provides added security through authentication, additional data sets, specific to the water industry, plus the ability to manage distributed device assets and their attributes. |
| IND-DNP30-SA20 |
Kepware Support and Maintenance Agreements include support and product updates. The Support and Maintenance Agreement will begin following the Warranty expiration and extends for one full year. The Support and Maintenance Agreement includes phone support, email support, knowledgebase access, and product updates for the duration of the agreement term. |
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KEPServerEX v5 Licensing Procedures |
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KEPServerEX v5 Licensing Procedures
KEPServerEX v5 incorporates new tools for handling license activations and transfers. Although its terminology differs slightly from other Kepware products, its procedures are similar. A Kepware ID (available at Kepware and an internet connection are required. The internet connection can be from a machine that will not utilize the license. Licensing is not handled within the KEPServerEX application but is managed in a separate License Activation Utility instead. To activate your product, follow the instructions below
. If you do not wish to or unable to activate the product over the internet, please call 18006330405 or email Automation Direct to enble this software.
Activating a Software License
The following process is required for activating a software license.
- Open the License Utility
Start|Programs|Kepware|KEPServerEX 5|
License|License Utility (default installation path)
- Select "Manage Software Licenses"
Click Next to continue.
- Select "Activate a Product."
Click Next to continue.
- In Create Activation Request File, enter the Activation ID, which is provided by Automation Direct with a purchased product. Then, click Save to File...
- Save the Request File
The License Utility will then display a file-browse dialog, allowing you to save the generated request file, "activation_request.txt." Save the file, making note of its location. It will be sent to Kepware in the next step. The activation_request.txt file must be generated on the Host Machine.
- Launch the License Management Tools
In an internet browser, navigate to www.kepware.com/mykepware. This will bring you to the My Kepware Portal. Returning users will be prompted to enter login information, whereas first users must create a My Kepware Account to continue.
- Enter Registration and Activation Information
Once logged in, select Product Registration and Activation under the License Management Tools. Enter the registration and activation ID information, and then browse for the Activation Request File that was previously saved. Upload the request file and then click OK.
- Save the Activation Response File
You will provided with a link to download an activation response file called "response.txt" from Kepware. Save this file to the Host Machine and then return to the Manage Software License Activation dialog in the License Utility.
- Browse for the Activation Response File
Next, click the Import File button. Browse to and select the downloaded activation response file. Then, click the Open button at which point the response file will be processed.
Note: On successful activation, the View Licenses Page will be displayed listing the activated products.
Important: The runtime service should be restarted after activating a license to prevent the license from continuing to run in Demo mode.
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