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Communi­cation Drivers

Understand the Device with
the Right Protocol

Endpoint Adapters as HMI Communication Drivers

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.

General Endpoint Adapters

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.

Unified-E Allen-Bradley Adapter

This adapter allows access to Allen-Bradley controllers from Rockwell via Ethernet/IP and CIP. Supported controllers include the Micro800, CompactLogix, and ControlLogix families.

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Unified-E Siemens S7 Adapter

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.

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Unified-E OPC UA Adapter

The OPC UA adapter is used for communication with OPC UA servers.

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Unified-E Modbus Adapter

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.

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Windows Endpoint Adapters

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.

Unified-E Beckhoff Adapter

This adapter provides access to all Beckhoff controllers via ADS communication.
To use this adapter, you must install the free TC31 package from Beckhoff.

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Unified-E Jetter Ethernet Adapter

This adapter allows communication with Jetter controllers via Ethernet.

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Unified-E Standard WebHttp-JSON Adapter

This adapter enables communication with endpoints via HTTP.

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Unified-E Windows Application Adapter

This adapter enables communication with a Windows application. It also allows integration with LabVIEW applications.

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Unified-E SQL Adapter

The SQL adapter is used for communication with SQL databases.

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