Cutler-Hammer OPC Drivers Suite TOP Server + 1 Year License Maintenance
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The TOP Server Cutler-Hammer OPC Drivers Suite provides comprehensive connectivity to Cutler-Hammer (Eaton) programmable logic controllers and control systems. This suite includes three specialized drivers covering the D50/300 series and ELC series controllers, supporting both Ethernet and serial communications.
Cutler-Hammer, now part of Eaton Corporation, manufactures industrial automation and control products widely used in manufacturing, material handling, and process control applications. This suite enables seamless integration of Cutler-Hammer devices with OPC-compliant HMI, SCADA, historian, and MES systems.
The suite includes drivers for D50/300 Series PLCs via serial communications, and ELC Series controllers via both Ethernet and serial protocols, providing flexible connectivity options for legacy and modern installations.
With support for multi-drop serial networks, comprehensive data type access, and TOP Server's proven reliability, this suite provides a complete solution for Cutler-Hammer/Eaton device integration in industrial automation environments.
Drivers Included:
Everything you need to get started, configure, and troubleshoot your driver
- TOP Server Operating System Support Information
- TOP Server How-To Videos / Tutorials
- TOP Server How-To Application Notes
- TOP Server Quick Start Guide
- TOP Server Troubleshooting Guide
- Cutler-Hammer D50/D300 Serial Help File
- Cutler-Hammer ELC Ethernet Help File
- Cutler-Hammer ELC Serial Help File
- Current/Past Release Notes
- TOP Server Data Sheet (PDF)
- TOP Server License Agreement
- Software Toolbox Knowledge Base
- Looking for Eaton Cutler-Hammer Hardware?
ELC Series Controllers
- ✔ELC-PA
- ✔ELC-PB
- ✔ELC-PC
- ✔ELC-PV
- ✔Any ELC Series Controller
D50/D300 Series PLCs
- ✔D300 Series
- ✔D50 Series
Compatible Devices
- ✔Allen-Bradley OEMax devices
Note: For a complete list of supported models and firmware versions, please contact our technical support team or download the driver documentation.
✔Memory Types Supported: M, K, F, R, W, PV, SV, TC, SR, L
✔Multi-threaded architecture for high scalability
✔Runtime changes via wizard-based configuration interface with intuitive Properties Editor
✔Secure User Management
✔Built-in Device/Network Redundancy
✔Auto-Demotion (Slow Polling)
✔Extensive communication and server diagnostics (OPC / Communications / Event Log)
- ✔Addressing support for Discrete Inputs, Discrete Outputs, Main Relay, Timer Status, Step Point, Timer Current Value, Counter Current Value, Data Register, and string data types
- ✔User-configurable Block Reads and First Word Lo/Hi option for 32-bit data types
- ✔Supports Ethernet encapsulation via Ethernet/Serial converters or Ethernet device/terminal servers
- ✔Cutler-Hammer specific error messaging
- ✔Supports multi-drop RS-485 (1 to N)
- ✔Configurable setting for Two-Step Method and Four-Step Method communication with device
- ✔Complete coverage of Cutler-Hammer controller families: D50, 300, and ELC Series
- ✔Flexible connectivity: Ethernet TCP/IP and Serial RS-232/RS-422/RS-485 protocols
- ✔Seamless integration with OPC DA, OPC UA, and AVEVA Suitelink
- ✔Support for Allen-Bradley OEMax devices
- ✔Automatic device discovery and tag browsing where supported
- ✔Configurable scan rates per device and tag group for optimized performance
- ✔Support for block reads to minimize network traffic
- ✔Error handling with automatic retry logic
- ✔Timestamping for historical data collection and trending
- ✔Support for ASCII and binary communication modes where applicable
- ✔Integration with TOP Server's Advanced Tags Plug-In for calculations and aggregations
- ✔ Compatible with TOP Server redundancy solutions for high availability
Everything you need for reliable industrial connectivity
D50/300 Series Support
Complete connectivity to Cutler-Hammer D50 and 300 Series PLCs via serial protocols
ELC Ethernet Connectivity
High-speed Ethernet TCP/IP communication with ELC Series controllers
ELC Serial Support
RS-232/RS-485 serial connectivity for ELC Series in distributed installations
Multi-Drop Communications
Support for multi-drop serial networks to minimize cabling in distributed systems
Comprehensive Data Access
Read/write access to inputs, outputs, registers, timers, counters, and system data
Real-Time Monitoring
High-performance data collection for real-time visualization and control