A key function of any HMI application is communication with endpoints. This requires communication drivers, also known as endpoint adapters. Depending on the manufacturer and standard, endpoints use different protocols. These may include, for example, a PLC controller or any other data source.
Unified-E supports endpoint adapters for the most important devices and protocols used in industrial automation. All programs come with the corresponding adapters included – no separate purchase is necessary.
The following general adapters are available for all Unified-E HMI applications and therefore also allow
direct communication
with endpoints on Windows, Android, or iOS devices. They are suitable for both
gateway communication
and for applications such as
HMI apps for Android & iPhone
or
machine control
on Windows panel PCs or HMI Android panels.
This adapter allows access to Allen-Bradley controllers from Rockwell via Ethernet/IP and CIP.
Supported controllers include the Micro800, CompactLogix, and ControlLogix families.
This adapter enables communication with Siemens S7 controllers from the S7-200, 300, 400, 1200, 1500 families,
S7-200 Smart, and Logo series via Ethernet.
The OPC UA adapter is used for communication with OPC UA servers.
This adapter enables communication with endpoints that support the Modbus protocol.
The endpoint can be connected via a serial interface or via an Ethernet connection.
The following protocol interfaces are available exclusively for the Windows platform. Direct communication with Android or iOS devices is not possible via these adapters. However, through
gateway communication,
the respective endpoints can also be accessed from Android and iOS devices – for example, for
mobile remote monitoring via smartphone.
Other use cases for these adapters include classic
machine control
on a Windows device or
plant control
using the
Unified‑E App Manager
as an HMI server.
This adapter provides access to all Beckhoff controllers via ADS communication.
To use this adapter, you must install the free TC31 package from Beckhoff.
This adapter allows communication with Jetter controllers via Ethernet.
This adapter enables communication with endpoints via HTTP.
This adapter enables communication with a Windows application. It also allows integration with LabVIEW applications.