Device & Data Connectors

The OAS Platform delivers fast, reliable communication and seamless connectivity across a broad range of PLCs, devices, and databases. Acting as a device gateway for IoT systems, it offers direct integration with Allen Bradley, Siemens, and Modbus hardware to ensure top-tier performance. For other controller types, OAS connects easily through any OPC server.

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High Speed Connectivity to Virtually Any Endpoint

OAS offers a wide array of connectivity options for Devices and other data sources, all while maintaining high-speed communications and reliability. Companies looking for a PLC gateway or aiming to streamline interoperability with a PLC IoT gateway can rely on OAS for seamless integration.

Native drivers for direct communications to the most popular PLCs and industrial hardware ensure that there is a match for your IIoT needs. OAS is built on industry standards and protocols such as OPC, opening up even more connectivity options. In addition, open databases can be used for both real-time and historical data for the most robust solution.

Key Features & Benefits

Native Device Connectivity

Direct connectivity to Allen Bradley, Siemens, and Modbus ensure industry-leading performance and compatibility.

Protocol Connectivity

OAS is built on open protocols for Modbus, OPC UA, OPC DA, MQTT, and Sparkplug B, opening up endless integrations with additional hardware and software. This is ideal for IoT gateway for PLC deployments.

IIoT Protocol Gateway

Once connected, OAS can route data between any data source and destination, despite each using different protocols. Move and translate data with ease.

Device Connectors

Allen Bradley Connector 

Offers direct connectivity to controllers through ABLogix and ABClassic Driver Interfaces. Use the ABLogix driver for ControlLogix, CompactLogix, GuardLogix, and Micro800, and the ABClassic driver for MicroLogix, SLC 500, and PLC-5 controllers.

Siemens Connector 

Easily connect to Siemens controllers using built-in Siemens Driver Interfaces that communicate over Ethernet with models like S7-200, S7-300, S7-400, S7-1200, and S7-1500. This setup works well for PLC IoT gateway applications.

Modbus Connector 

Directly connect to Modbus slave devices using the built-in Modbus Driver Interface, which supports both Ethernet and Serial communication using Modbus TCP, RTU, and ASCII protocols.

MTConnect 

Automated setup from MTConnect enabled devices. Receive live data from defined MTConnect data streams.

OPC UA Connector 

The OPC UA connector enables connectivity to both local and remote OPC UA servers.

OPC Client Connector

Permits unlimited local and remote OPC UA and OPC DA clients to connect with an OAS Engine for browsing, reading, and writing values.

Data Route

Real-time data transfer and protocol conversion for all OAS drivers, communication interfaces, and IoT endpoints.

Universal Driver Interface

Build custom communication drivers with C# or VB.NET and configure your own interface and tag properties. The SDK is user-friendly, simple to deploy, and completely free. This allows you to develop as many drivers as you need without restrictions.

Data Connectors

Database Tags

With Database Tags, users can define a Database as a distinct data source, making it possible to define custom Tags within the OAS Engine based on individual values found within the database. Database support currently includes MariaDB, Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, SQLite, Oracle DB, PostgreSQL, and Cassandra.

OAS Recipe

Enables real-time data import from a wide range of databases, including SQL Server, SQL Server Express, Access, Oracle, SQL Azure, MySQL, Cassandra, MongoDB, MariaDB, SQLite, Amazon Aurora, and Amazon RDS. With OAS Recipe, you can run both static and dynamic queries, pulling data not just from databases but also from devices or user inputs directly through your interface.

Excel Connector

The OAS Excel Connector product provides connectivity to Microsoft Excel Workbooks for both read and write functionality. The OAS Excel Connector can interface with Microsoft Excel for Microsoft 365, Excel 2019, 2016, 2013, 2010, and 2007.

Extensive Device Support

The OAS Platform connects to virtually unlimited endpoints, and enabling interconnectivity between all of them. Using open protocols, an OAS server can communicate with thousands of devices and systems while providing a common interface for data aggregation. In mixed environments, this reduces the long term maintenance cost of any solution and eliminates vendor lock-in.


Flexibility and Extensibility

Once connected to the OAS server, device data is immediately available through APIs and SDKs for developing custom solutions, stunning visualizations, and monitoring using the Trend and Alarm features of the platform. Additionally, transporting data between devices is easily accomplished without the need to develop custom code or processes.

Common Use Cases

Log Data to Databases

Leverage the OAS Data Historian, along with OAS data and device connectors, including PLC IoT gateway configurations, to log data in an open format, achieving an impressive resolution of 100 nanoseconds up to one million records per second. This approach not only enhances data accuracy but also promotes transparency and accessibility.

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Transfer Data

Harness the power of the OAS Data Route feature to effortlessly transfer data over a network or directly between PLCs. Seamlessly translate protocols without the need for any coding, making your data management smoother and more efficient than ever. Learn more ..

Live User Interfaces

Create cross-platform user interfaces for real-time data without any coding required! Learn more ..

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OAS Platform Features

Cross-Platform Support

The OAS Platform supports multiple operating systems and deployment options including Windows, Linux, Docker Containers, and can even run on low footprint devices such as a Raspberry PI 4.

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Networking

OAS is an edge solution that offers flexible networking options for standalone installations, multi-tenant data aggregation, and even secure unidirectional data transport.

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Programmatic Setup

Utilize our .NET SDK or REST API for flexible and automated setup, ensuring full integration with your asset management software. You can also import and export CSV files, which helps you work with Excel and third-party applications.

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Calculations, Time On, Counts, and Totals

Merge data from various controllers and additional data sources while performing real-time computations and logic processing, all without the need for coding. Monitor the duration of activities for specific points and the frequency of their transitions over a defined period. Aggregate analog values both daily and over the entire timeline.

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See How We Compare

The initial cost of OAS is far less than our competitors – but the savings don’t stop there. We work with OEMS and System Integrators to provide perpetual licenses with quantity discounts with flexible tag pricing and unlimited client connections.

Network Feature
OAS IoT DNA
Typical Cloud
Accurate Live Data
Unlimited Data Usage / No Fees
Data Resolution of 100 Nanoseconds
High Speed Throughput < 50 ms
No Data Loss on Network Failure

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