Overview
The FrameworX Connectivity Hub provides comprehensive industrial connectivity with over 100 connectors spanning PLCs, protocols, databases, cloud services, and specialized interfaces. This reference guide helps you identify and configure the right connector for your integration needs.
Navigation Guide
Browse by:
Industrial Vendors - Find connectors by manufacturer
Protocol Standards - Locate by communication protocol
Application Type - Search by use case
Complete Index - Alphabetical listing
Industrial Vendors
Vendor | Available Connectors | Primary Applications |
|---|---|---|
Allen-Bradley/Rockwell | ControlLogix/CompactLogix, MicroLogix, PLC5/SLC, PLC5/SLC with AB 1761, PLC5 with 1756 DHRIO, Serial MicroLogix | Manufacturing automation, Process control |
Siemens | S7 Devices, TI505 Devices | Process industries, Factory automation |
Schneider Electric | UnityPro (Quantum, M340, M580) | Energy management, Industrial control |
Mitsubishi Electric | FX Serial, MELSEC FX, Q Series | Discrete manufacturing, Motion control |
Omron | CIP Driver, FINS Driver, Hostlink Master, FINS Commands | Packaging, Assembly automation |
Beckhoff | TwinCAT devices | PC-based control, Building automation |
Automation Direct | Koyo | Cost-effective automation |
Bailey | INFI90 DCS | Distributed control systems |
Bosch | Rexroth IndraControl, Security Praesensa | Motion control, Security systems |
Codesys | IEC-61131-3 Controllers, PLC Handler | Software PLCs, Multi-vendor support |
CTC | 5300 model | Specialized control applications |
Fatek | FBs PLCs (Facon protocol) | Small to medium automation |
GE Fanuc | Ethernet SRTP | Legacy GE control systems |
National Instruments | LabVIEW Legacy, LabVIEW Data Sockets | Test and measurement systems |
Protocol Standards
Open Industrial Standards
Protocol | Implementations | Typical Use |
|---|---|---|
OPC UA | Client Driver, Server Configuration, Server Simulator, Kepware (Secured/Unsecured) | Universal industrial connectivity |
MQTT | Built-in Broker, HiveMQ Broker, Client (flat), Client (WEG), Sparkplug B Collector, Sparkplug B Publisher, Sparkplug B Publisher Simulator | IIoT and cloud connectivity |
Modbus | Master Protocol, Slave Protocol | Simple field devices |
HART | Emerson WirelessHART - HartIP | Smart instrumentation |
Industry-Specific Protocols
Industry | Protocol | Application |
|---|---|---|
Building Automation | BACnet | HVAC, lighting, access control |
Energy/Utilities | DNP3 L3 V2 Master, DNP3 L3 V2 Slave Server | SCADA, grid automation |
Oil & Gas | WITS Level 0 Pason, WITS Level 0 Passive, WITSML Service | Drilling operations, well data |
IT Enterprise Connectors
Databases
SQL Databases
Database | Connector Type |
|---|---|
SQL Server | Native Connection |
Oracle Database | Native Connection |
MySQL | Native Connection |
PostgreSQL | Native Connection |
IBM Informix | Native Connection |
SQLite | Embedded Database |
Database Providers
Provider | Supported Connections |
|---|---|
ADO.NET | Universal .NET data access |
ODBC | Standard database connectivity, Excel |
OleDB | Legacy database access, Excel |
Process Historians
Historian | Components | Data Type |
|---|---|---|
Canary | Historian, Integration Module, Installation Package, Labs Driver | High-speed time-series |
OSIsoft PI | PI System and AF | Enterprise historian |
GE Proficy | Proficy Historian | Manufacturing data |
InfluxDB | Time-Series Database, Connector Settings, Installation/Setup | Open-source time-series |
Prediktor | Historian Connector | Industrial analytics |
Cloud and Analytics
Service | Purpose |
|---|---|
AWS IoT Core | Amazon cloud integration |
Azure IoT Hub | Microsoft cloud integration |
Snowflake Connector | Data warehouse integration |
MCP Server and REST APIs | Analytics platform |
Sorba.AI Analytics | AI-powered analytics |
Edge and Deployment
Technology | Application |
|---|---|
Docker Deployment | Containerized deployment |
Microsoft Azure Deployment | Cloud deployment |
Cisco Router App Hosting | Edge computing |
EdgeConnect on Router IR1101 | Industrial edge gateway |
Specialized Interfaces
Factory Floor Devices
Device Type | Protocol/Interface |
|---|---|
Cincinnati Test Systems | Sentinel I28 devices |
Desoutter | CVIC II devices |
eWON | Synchronization Protocol |
Aesys | VerbaInfo Service |
CST | CSI Server |
Control and Display Unit | CDU |
Genisys and Microlok plus | Specialized control |
IPC Filmex and Varex | Extrusion control |
LCP | Interface Control |
TTS08 | SD50 Server |
Communication Interfaces
Interface | Purpose |
|---|---|
ASCII Master Protocol | Generic ASCII device communication |
ASCII Slave Protocol CSV | CSV data import |
Barcode Reader | ASCII protocol |
UDP Tag Exchange | Receiver and Sender for data exchange |
UNS Tags Synchronization | Unified namespace sync |
CoreM Connector | Core system integration |
Server to Server Communication | Direct server links |
Development and Testing
Tool | Purpose |
|---|---|
Value Simulator | Testing and simulation |
Raspberry Pi GPIO | Prototyping and education |
System Monitor | Performance monitoring |
Ping (ICMP) | Network connectivity testing |
SNMP Driver | Network management |
Implementation Guide
Quick Start Templates
Most Common Integrations:
Allen-Bradley PLC to SCADA - Use ControlLogix connector
Cloud connectivity - Use MQTT Sparkplug B Publisher with Azure IoT Hub
Database logging - Use SQL Server Connection with ADO.NET Provider
Historian integration - Use appropriate historian connector (PI, Canary, etc.)
OPC connectivity - Use OPC UA Client Driver
Security Considerations
Secure Connections Available:
OPC UA with security certificates
MQTT with TLS encryption
SQL connections with Windows Authentication
Cloud services with token authentication