IDEC Micro 1 And IO Driver + 1 Year Support & Maintenance Agreement
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OPC driver enabling reliable communication between OPC UA/DA, SuiteLink, and DDE clients and IDEC PLCs using the IDEC ASCII serial protocol (via serial or Ethernet gateways). Integrates with WindLDR for tag import and ensures high-performance, stable connectivity to IDEC controllers.
Supports Micro1, Micro3, MicroSmart, FA2J/FA2, FA3S-CP11/CP12, and OpenNet PLC controllers over RS-232, RS-422, RS-485, and Ethernet-encapsulated serial connections.
- ✓High Device Capacity – Max 100 channels and 32 devices per channel for large-scale deployments
- ✓Multi-Drop RS485 Support – 1:N multi-drop RS485 and peer-to-peer RS232 (1:1) communication supported
- ✓Complete Memory Type Support – All IDEC memory types: I, IB, Q, QB, M, MB, R, RB, C, CW, CP, T, TW, TP, H, HW, DW
- ✓All Data Types – Supports bits, words, longs, floats, and all IDEC data types
- ✓Automatic Tag Database Generation – Import tags from PLC/WindLDR for plug-and-play configuration
- ✓Ethernet-to-Serial Support – Encapsulate serial protocol over Ethernet through converters/gateways
Proven benefits that help you deploy faster and operate more reliably
IDEC ASCII Protocol Support
Native IDEC ASCII protocol ensures reliable communication with all supported IDEC PLC models.
WindLDR Tag Import
Automatic tag database generation from WindLDR project files for rapid deployment.
Flexible Connectivity
Supports serial (RS-232/422/485), Ethernet encapsulation, and dial-up modems.
Scalable for Large Systems
Up to 100 channels with 32 devices per channel for extensive PLC networks.
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
OS Support Information
Supported operating systems
TOP Server How-To Videos
Walkthrough videos for configuration and use
How-To Application Notes
Step-by-step guides for common scenarios
TOP Server Quick Start Guide
PDF documentation to get started quickly
Troubleshooting Guide
PDF for diagnosing common issues
Current/Past Release Notes
Version history and changes
IDEC Serial Driver Help File
PDF manual with complete driver reference
Online Knowledge Base
Q&A articles and searchable database
Technical Blog Posts
TOP Server use cases and tips
Looking for IDEC Hardware?
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WindLDR Programming Software
IDEC PLC programming software for tag export
Everything you need for reliable industrial connectivity
OPC UA, OPC DA, SuiteLink, and DDE client compatibility
Support for all IDEC memory types (I, IB, Q, QB, M, MB, R, RB, C, CW, CP, T, TW, TP, H, HW, DW)
All data types supported (bits, words, longs, floats)
Automatic tag database generation from WindLDR
Multi-drop RS485 and peer-to-peer RS232 communication
Ethernet-to-Serial support via terminal servers
Dial-up modem support with auto-dial
Adjustable RTS timing for radio modems
Multi-threaded architecture for high performance
Runtime configuration changes without restart
- ✓WindLDR Integration – Direct integration for automatic tag import from IDEC PLC project files
- ✓Ethernet Encapsulation – Support for terminal servers and device servers for serial-over-Ethernet
- ✓Dial-Up Modem Support – Auto-dial configuration with multiple phone number management
- ✓Radio Modem Timing – Adjustable RTS timing for radio modem communications
- ✓Multi-Drop Serial Networking – 1-to-many device communications on RS-485 for efficient infrastructure