The SECSConnect^TM software product is an easy-to-use library of functions for sending and receiving SECS-II messages (E5). SECS-II messages can be transported by either the HSMS-SS or the SECS-I protocols. The product includes features that support message logging and communication diagnostics. SECSConnect is available stand-alone or bundled with the CIMConnect product.

Both equipment suppliers and factories use SECSConnect as a driver for SECS messaging or to develop tests to verify an interface.

Cimetrix products are supported on Microsoft software development packages and platforms, along with VMware implementations of supported platforms. For more information about the specific development environments and platforms, request the SECSConnect Technical Overview.

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Equipment Side Applications

Factories Use:
SECSConnect to generate an equipment simulator to test a host application with a known set of messages and content to send to the host, then verify appropriate responses back from the host.

Equipment Supplier Use:
SECSConnect as part of their equipment control application to generate and send messages to, and receive messages from, a host application.

Equipment Supplier Use:
SECSConnect to develop a station controller for internal communications with equipment components that use a SECS interface.

Diagram 1 – Equipment Side Application

Host Side Applications

Equipment Supplier Use:
SECSConnect to generate a set of regression tests to verify the SECS interface prior to shipment.

Factory Use:
SECSConnect for developing equipment acceptance tests. The application acts as a host simulator that has a known set of messages and content to send to the equipment to verify the SECS interface. 

Factory Use:
SECSConnect as part of their host application to generate and send messages to and receive messages from a tool application.

Diagram 2 - Host Side Application

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Supported SEMI Standards

• E4 SECS-I (serial protocol)
• E5 SECS-II
• E37 HSMS-SS (Ethernet protocol)

Additional Resources

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• Request the SECSConnect Technical Overview
• Visit the SECSConnect Resources page for more information on the product
• Download the complete white paper on the SEMI SECS/GEM Standards
• Learn more about High-Speed SECS Messaging (HSMS) and SECS-II(SEMI E5)
• See a sample GEM Compliance Statement
• View the complete list of Cimetrix's SECS/GEM software products

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