Philips PC8/PC20 TOP Serve I/O Server and IO Driver + 1 Year Support & Maintenance Agreement
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Provides a communication interface to Philips controllers, designed to match the performance, stability, and configuration experience of other TOP Server drivers.
Exchanges data between OPC UA/DA, SuiteLink, and DDE clients and Philips PC8/PC20 PLCs using the Philips Programmable Controller Communication Protocol (PPCCOM) over serial links or via Ethernet terminal-server/gateway connections; acquisition is optimized by client demand and uses robust error handling.
Available as a standalone real-time data driver and also included in the TOP Server Manufacturing Suite for comprehensive manufacturing protocol coverage.
✓Maximum number of channels: 100; maximum devices per channel: 16
✓Supports %I, %Q, and %M memory access
✓Supports Ethernet Encapsulation for Ethernet-to-Serial converters / terminal servers
✓Wide model range support including ISCOS and MC series
✓Philips PC8 (byte-oriented, 8-bit) and PC20 (nibble-oriented, 4-bit) support
✓Baud rates: 9600 and 19200
✓Parity: Even, Data bits: 8, Stop bits: 1 or 2
Communication
Protocols Supported
Philips PPCCOM
Connection Types
Serial RS-232, RS-422, RS-485, Ethernet Encapsulation
Baud Rates
9600, 19200
Max Devices per Channel
100 channels, 16 devices per channel
Everything you need to get started, configure, and troubleshoot your driver
TOP Server Operating System Support Information
Additional resources and documentation
TOP Server How-To Videos / Tutorials
Video tutorials and application guides
TOP Server How-To Application Notes
Video tutorials and application guides
TOP Server Quick Start Guide
Video tutorials and application guides
TOP Server Troubleshooting Guide
Video tutorials and application guides
Philips PC8/PC20 Help File (PDF)
Driver documentation and help files
TOP Server current/past release notes
Driver documentation and help files
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Additional resources and documentation
Software Toolbox Knowledge Base
Additional resources and documentation
ISCOS Series
MC Series
PC Series
Note: For a complete list of supported models and firmware versions, please contact our technical support team or download the driver documentation.
- ✓Ethernet Encapsulation Support
- ✓ Modem Support
- ✓Automatic Dial Configuration
- ✓Multiple Phone Number Management
- ✓ Adjustable RTS Flow Timing
- ✓PC20 Nibble-Based Addressing
- ✓P8 IEC 1131-Style Addressing
- ✓Wide Device Model Support
- ✓Flexible Data Type Support
- ✓Serial Communication Options