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PLC to PC Interface Software

Gipsy is Lifetime Software Ltd's network protocol conversion software that can be used to interface to Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC's). It supports both Allen Bradley PLC's (via DtlNet) and Siemens PLC's (via OPC) as well as other serial based PLC interfaces such as COMLI and DUST3964R.

Gipsy  - Protocol Conversion Software Contents
Overview
PLC Protocols
Host Computer Protocols
Abbreviations
Related Links

Overview

Gipsy allows straightforward interfacing between host computers and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC's). Any standard or bespoke serial or network protocol can be used for communications to the host computer, whist the PLC communications take place via the native PLC or PLC software protocol. Gipsy hides the complexity of PLC communications, allowing the host to use an easy to understand protocol such as XML for communications to PLC's.

PLC Protocols

  • Allen Bradley PLC (via OPC, DTLNet or DF1)
  • Siemens PLC (via OPC)
  • Sattcon PLC (COMLI)
  • OPC Server
  • DUST 3964R
  • Other communication protocols can be supplied

Host Computer Protocols

  • TCP/IP protocols
  • Serial protocols
  • XML
  • TELNET
  • COMLI
  • DF1
  • DUST 3964R
  • Database Tables (Oracle & SQL Server)
  • Other standard or bespoke protocols can be supplied

Abbreviations

DTLNet Rockwell Software / Allen Bradley PLC Software
Gipsy Generic Interface for PLC Systems - Lifetime Software Product
OPC OLE for Process Control - A standard interface for automation equipment based on Microsoft COM technology
PLC Programmable Logic Controller

Related Links

Serial and Network Protocol Conversion Software - Information on using Gipsy as a protocol converter.
Automation Retrofit Projects - An introduction to automation retrofits which highlights common problems.
Automated Stacker Crane Interfacing Software - Our Gipsy soution specifically for automated stacker cranes.

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