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KEPServerEX

KEPServerEX is the leading industrial connectivity platform to streamline the exchange of data across automation systems, offering a reliable, centralised source of industrial data.

KepServerEX is widely used in industrial environments to connect devices, systems, and software applications through a single, unified interface.

This powerful platform serves as a unified solution that enables users to connect, manage, monitor, and control a wide range of automation devices and software applications from a single, intuitive interface.

  • Connectivity
  • Security
  • Scalability
  • Reliability

Kepware Ex for Industrial Connectivity

KepServerEX enables industrial organisations to standardise communication between devices and higher-level applications such as SCADA, MES, and analytics platforms. By acting as a central data hub, KepServerEX reduces the need for multiple point-to-point integrations and simplifies system architecture.

Whether deployed at a single site or across multiple facilities, KepServerEX supports reliable data exchange between legacy equipment and modern enterprise systems.

Connectivity

KEPServerEX supports a broad array of drivers, for current and legacy devices, wired and wireless networks, and custom software applications.

  • 60+ standard industrial drivers.
  • 12 premium drivers.
  • 6 special purpose drivers.
  • 3 user configurable drivers.
  • 7 plug-ins

KepServerEX provides consistent device connectivity across diverse automation environments, supporting both legacy protocols and modern industrial standards.

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Aggregation

KEPServerEX provides a single point of entry for all industrial data, removing the need for multiple solutions for your OPC connectivity.

“One version of the truth”

By centralising data flow, kepware ex helps improve visibility and reduces duplication across industrial systems.

Security

KEPServerEX has 4 types of security: OPC UA security, data access security, configuration security, and protocol security.

  • OPC data security, through SSL and TLS, for safeguarding data across network topologies
  • Granular OPC client access to the server data for read/write access, by client, by tag group, by tag, and global.
  • Controlled access to the KEPServerEX configuration to ensure change logs, including Microsoft Active Directory for Enterprise applications, to help maintain compliance with industry standards.
  • Wherever possible KEPServerEX provides encrypted, secure device level protocols.

Security features within kepware ex support controlled access, encrypted communication, and audit capabilities suitable for industrial environments.

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Scalability

KEPServerEX offers a scalable architecture that allows users to integrate multiple drivers and protocols within a single server.

This flexibility ensures seamless adaptation to diverse systems, enabling businesses to grow and modify their infrastructure without limitations.

KEPServerEX offers benefits across the whole enterprise, bringing security, reliability and scalability to your business.

Kepware EX can be deployed from small installations through to enterprise-level environments, maintaining consistent performance as system requirements evolve.

Reliability

KEPServerEX is a trusted solution, used on over 75,000 sites worldwide, and many of the worlds largest manufacturers.

Built by experts in industrial automation, it ensures reliable connectivity and consistent performance across diverse applications.

Its solid track record highlights its dependability in managing industrial data and supporting seamless integration.

Kepware EX is designed for continuous operation in industrial settings where stable connectivity is critical.

Diagnostics

KEPServerEX provides multi-level diagnostic for isolating issues related to devices and applications.

Real-time fault finding and diagnostics, historical view of OPC events and protocol frame capture.

Diagnostic capabilities within kepware ex support troubleshooting and performance monitoring across connected devices and applications.

Diagnostics

KepServerEX FAQs

What Is KepServerEX?

KepServerEX is an industrial connectivity platform that enables communication between automation devices and software applications using standardised protocols such as OPC.

What Is KepServerEX Used for?

KepServerEX is used to connect PLCs, controllers, and industrial devices to SCADA, MES, historians, and analytics systems, helping centralise and standardise industrial data.

Can KepServerEX Support Legacy Devices?

Yes. KepServerEX supports a wide range of legacy and modern protocols, allowing integration of older equipment into current systems.

Is KepServerEX Suitable for Enterprise Deployments?

KepServerEX can scale from single-server installations to larger deployments across multiple sites, depending on system requirements.