Every asix package includes, at no additional cost, a large set of communication drivers, which allow data communication with measurement devices and most common PLC’s of worldwide manufacturers. Apart from dedicated drivers for specific PLC’s, asix includes open communication interfaces:

• OPC client,

• DDE/OLE Automation client,

• MODBUS RTU,

• MODBUS TCP,

• PROFIBUS DP,

• CANBUS,

matching standards of the Windows environment and allowing connection of almost any PLC or measurement device, delivered by the manufacturers with appropriate data servers.

MODBUS RTU and GazModem drivers are adapted for data exchange on dialed lines by means of the AsComm module. Other drivers may be also adapted for operation on dialed lines based on Customer request.

Additionally, a special BUFOR driver (including full protocol specification) is delivered, which makes available an universal interface for data exchange with Customer’s drivers.

Apart from above possibilities, which are included in every package, ASKOM offers (against payment) a development of special communication drivers for any device of the Customer, when data transfer protocol specification is delivered and, for non typical solutions, also a testing device available.