November 20, 2018 – Softing introduces the eATM tManager for CompactLogix, a CompactLogix PLC module. tManager allows Rockwell Automation CompactLogix PLCs to connect to a Microsoft SQL database to download recipes for automating production changes or upload production metrics for monitoring and optimizing processes. tManager is one of many connectivity solutions offered by Softing including OEM engineering development toolkits, PLC in-chassis modules, DIN rail gateways, server-based connectivity solutions, and OPC UA solutions.
tManager has been connecting 1756 ControlLogix PLCs to SQL databases. Softing has now extended connectivity to SQL databases from the 1769 CompactLogix PLC platform.
tManager is part of a portfolio of in-chassis connectivity modules for Rockwell Automation. In-chassis modules include OPC Server, OPC UA Server, OPC UA MDIS Server, database, and PLC connectivity solutions.