AB Bulletin 900 Controllers TOP Server OPC and IO Server + 1 Year Support & Maintenance Agreement
- Details
- Why Choose This Driver?
- Technical Specifications
- Integration Capabilities
- Resources and Documentation
- Supported Devices
- Key Features & Benefits
The TOP Server® Allen-Bradley Bulletin 900 Driver provides a communication interface to Allen-Bradley Bulletin 900 controllers with the same level of performance, stability and ease of configuration as any other TOP Server driver. This driver provides data exchange between OPC UA, OPC DA, SuiteLink and DDE clients and Allen-Bradley Bulletin 900 single-loop, panel-mount, on/off and analog output Temperature/Heater Controller devices supporting the 900-TCx protocol over Serial connections or via Ethernet gateways/terminal servers to the serial devices. Data acquisition is optimized based on upstream client demand while data integrity is ensured using extensive error handling.
Proven benefits that help you deploy faster and operate more reliably
Plug-and-Play Ease of Use
Automatic tag database generation for quick deployment and configuration
Flexible Connectivity
Supports both direct serial and Ethernet encapsulation via converters and device servers
Process Value Scaling
Built-in scaling support for temperature and process values
Optimized Performance
Data acquisition optimized based on client demand with extensive error handling
Communication
Protocols Supported
Allen-Bradley Bulletin 900-TCx Protocol
Connection Types
Serial RS-232, Serial RS-422, Serial RS-485, Ethernet Encapsulated Serial
Max Devices per Channel
100 channels, 31 devices per channel
OPC Connectivity
Full OPC DA and OPC UA server functionality enables seamless integration with:
- SCADA systems (Ignition, Wonderware, GE iFIX)
- Historians (OSIsoft PI, Canary, InfluxDB)
- MES and ERP systems
- Custom applications via OPC client libraries
Cloud Integration
Combine with Cogent DataHub or OPC Router for cloud connectivity:
- AWS IoT Core and Azure IoT Hub
- MQTT broker connectivity
- RESTful API integration
- Unified Namespace (UNS) architectures
Everything you need to get started, configure, and troubleshoot your driver
TOP Server How-To Videos / Tutorials
Main landing page with a library of how-to videos covering installation, general overview, troubleshooting tools, driver quick starts, and other TOP Server configuration topics
TOP Server How-To Application Notes
Support knowledge base with application notes, guides, and FAQs for TOP Server
TOP Server Quick Start Guide
A comprehensive video guide showing TOP Server basics, installation, and getting started with a sample project
TOP Server Troubleshooting Guide
Comprehensive guide to diagnose and resolve common issues
Allen-Bradley Bulletin 900 Help File (PDF)
Complete driver documentation with setup instructions and configuration examples
Current/Past Release Notes
View the complete TOP Server release history and version information
Bulletin 900 Controllers
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Allen-Bradley Bulletin 900-TC16
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Allen-Bradley Bulletin 900-TC32
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Allen-Bradley Bulletin 900-TC8
Note: For a complete list of supported models and firmware versions, please contact our technical support team or download the driver documentation.
Everything you need for reliable industrial connectivity
900-TCx Protocol Support
Native support for Allen-Bradley Bulletin 900-TCx protocol per publication 900-UM004A-EN-E
Ethernet Encapsulation
Supports Ethernet-to-Serial converters, device servers, and terminal servers for remote connectivity
Automatic Tag Generation
Queries devices and auto-configures the server with available tags for plug-and-play deployment
Multi-Drop Serial
Supports multi-drop serial communications for connecting multiple devices on a single serial link
Modem Support
Automatic dial configuration with multiple phone number management and adjustable RTS flow timing for radio modems
Process Scaling
Built-in support for scaling process values to engineering units