Allen-Bradley PLC Software

ASComm .NET

Legacy Ethernet PLC Driver for PC to PLC communications with MicroLogix, SLC 500, & PLC-5


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ASComm .NET

Allen-Bradley PLC Software / Driver Product Summary

ASComm.NET Allen-Bradley PLC Software, Legacy Ethernet Driver, is a communications library that enables your .NET Framework application to read and write registers on A-B MicroLogix, SLC500, and PLC5 without PLC program modifications and without OPC.

Use Visual Basic, C#, C++, and ASP.NET to create HMI, SCADA, data logging, and IIoT applications targeting Win Forms, WPF, Web, console, service, and Linux.

Powerful pre-built example applications with VB and C# source code included in development package.

Runtime-free for qualified applications

Catalog Information

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For developers who need to build deployable applications.

One development license is required for each development seat.

For multiple developers, consider Team Edition licensing.

Projects built with a Developer Edition License generate an embedded runtime license which is embedded into your executable assembly.

The embedded runtime license system eliminates the need for license activation steps on runtime PCs.


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Standard Support

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Limited Support

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For development teams that need to build deployable applications.

Team Edition offers discounted Developer Edition Licenses for development teams starting at two seats.

Team Edition accounts are managed by a single account administrator.

Projects built with a Team Edition license generate an embedded runtime license which is embedded into your executable assembly.

The embedded runtime license system eliminates the need for license activation steps on runtime PCs.


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Two Developer Team

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Three Developer Team

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Price (USD): $2197
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Four Developer Team

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Five Developer Team

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For developers and/or end users who need to build and/or run on a single PC.

Machine Edition Licenses cannot be used to build deployable applications.

Projects built with a Machine Edition License do not generate an embedded runtime license. Instead, ASComm.NET will look for a physical license file on the PC.


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Single License

Catalog Item: ASCOMM-AB.LEGACY.NET-SM-1
Price (USD): $249
Online Purchase: Buy Now
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Tech Support: 30 Days
Updates: Current Version Only
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Availability: Immediate via Internet Download


Five License Pack

Catalog Item: ASCOMM-AB.LEGACY.NET-SM-5
Price (USD): $996
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Tech Support: 30 Days
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Availability: Immediate via Internet Download


Ten License Pack

Catalog Item: ASCOMM-AB.LEGACY.NET-SM-10
Price (USD): $1743
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Tech Support: 30 Days
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Availability: Immediate via Internet Download


25 License Package

Catalog Item: ASCOMM-AB.LEGACY.NET-SM-25
Price (USD): $3735
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Tech Support: 30 Days
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ASComm .NET

Allen-Bradley PLC Software / Driver Example Application

Simple Read and Write

Allen-Bradley PLC software Driver Example Application

Our ASComm .NET Allen-Bradley PLC software (PLC Driver / communications library) is simple to use and allows you to create customized and functional applications for your specificneeds. Our Allen-Bradley Legacy Simple Read and Write example application clearly demonstrates a simple way to use our .NET Framewrok communications library for Allen-Bradley / Rockwell Automation Legacy products.

Allen Bradley PLC Software / Driver Example Code

Allen Bradley PLC software Code Example

Key Benefits

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Up to 8x performance gain for ControlLogix 5570 & 5580 and CompactLogix 5370 & 5380

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Does not require RSLinx, OPC or external drivers.

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Unsolicited message support

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x86, x64, and Any CPU compatible

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Broad .NET target support including Web, Windows, WPF, console, and service apps.

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Can be configured programmatically or visually

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Visually design entire communications setup without writing a single line of code

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Supports ControlLogix family native tag names including UDTs

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Read and write entire UDTs and PDTs, including arrays and nested UDTs

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Extremely high performance - capable of sub 5 mSec transaction time

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Highly optimized to minimize communications transactions

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Tag database can be configured via code or visual designer

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Abstract base classes allow you to write generic code that works with all drivers

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Build Windows Forms and console applications that run on Linux with Mono framework.

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Synchronous and asynchronous read/write methods

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Data change notifications

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Provides common API across all driver classes

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No limit on number of devices or data points

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Multi-threaded for high data throughput

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Includes extensive help system

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Example applications with VB and C# source code included.

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Easily connect business systems to factory floor systems.

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No shipping charges for online delivery.

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Immediate Internet delivery and online license activation

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No runtime fees or keys for qualified applications

Compatibility

Controller

  • PLC5 E-Series direct Ethernet connection
  • PLC5 enhanced processors with 1785-ENET (Ethernet Side Car)
  • SLC 5/05 direct Ethernet connection
  • PLC-5, SLC 500, and MicroLogix via 1761-NET-ENI
  • MicroLogix 1100 & 1400 direct Ethernet connection
  • ControlLogix Gateway to PLC5 and SLC5/04 via DH+
  • SoftLogix5

Software

  • Requires .NET framework 2.0 - 4.8
  • Visual Studio 2022
  • Visual Studio 2019
  • Visual Studio 2017
  • Visual Studio 2015
  • Visual Studio 2013
  • Visual Studio 2012
  • Visual Studio 2010
  • Visual Studio 2008

Operating Systems

  • Windows Server 2019
  • Windows Server 2016
  • Windows 11
  • Windows 10
  • Windows Server 2012
  • Windows 8.x
  • Windows 7 SP1 (requires SHA-2 update)