February 24, 2011 — Kepware Technologies released KEPServerEX version 5.5. This release of its OPC and communications server delivers many significant new features, including added SNMP Agent capabilities and two major configuration enhancements to simplify project configuration.
The SNMP Agent allows Network Management Systems (NMS) interoperability with industrial automation equipment, thus providing IT professionals a familiar toolset when working with the control network.
KEPServerEX version 5.5 also contains two major configuration enhancements geared towards simplifying project configuration. Users can now configure all modem settings and behaviors within the KEPServerEX environment, and are no longer required to script certain functionalities within their client applications. In addition, an enhanced Multiple Tag Generation Tool now allows users to automate the creation of tag databases with minimal effort.
Other notable enhancements include automatic Device Discovery for the BACnet/IP Driver, version 3 security features for the SNMP Driver, support for the Yaskawa MP2000iec device model, and continued support for WITS-DNP3. There were a total of 28 KEPServerEX drivers, plug-in options, and client interfaces that received updates.
"Kepware is committed to continually improving our products to enhance our existing customers' experience. A major goal is to make the configuration and validation of communications as easy to use and as intuitive as possible," said Tony Paine, President of Kepware Technologies. "This is in addition to our continual efforts to broaden our product offerings."
ABOUT KEPWARE: Kepware Technologies develops a wide range of communication and interoperability software solutions for the Automation industry that allow customers to connect different software and hardware systems. Kepware's in-depth experience with software design, development, support, and maintenance enables them to provide quality high-performance communications software without sacrificing ease of use.
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