> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.cybus.io/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.cybus.io/2-6-1/connectors/shop-floor-connectors.md).

# Shop Floor Connectors

Configure connectors to connect the industrial devices on your shop floor.

Shop Floor connectors enable Connectware to communicate directly with industrial devices, machines, and controllers on the shop floor. They support common industrial protocols and machine interfaces, allowing Connectware to read data from equipment and interact with automation systems.

These connectors are typically used to integrate PLCs, CNC machines, sensors, and other industrial devices into a unified data infrastructure. Each connector provides configurable connections and endpoints that define how Connectware connects to a device and which data points or operations are exposed.

## Supported Shop Floor Connectors

* [ADS](/2-6-1/connectors/shop-floor-connectors/ads.md)
* [BACnet](/2-6-1/connectors/shop-floor-connectors/bacnet.md)
* [Ethernet/IP](/2-6-1/connectors/shop-floor-connectors/ethernet-ip.md)
* [FANUC FOCAS](/2-6-1/connectors/shop-floor-connectors/focas.md)
* [Heidenhain DNC](/2-6-1/connectors/shop-floor-connectors/heidenhain-dnc.md)
* [Modbus/TCP](/2-6-1/connectors/shop-floor-connectors/modbus-tcp.md)
* [MTConnect SHDR](/2-6-1/connectors/shop-floor-connectors/shdr.md)
* [OPC DA](/2-6-1/connectors/shop-floor-connectors/opc-da.md)
* [OPC UA](/2-6-1/connectors/shop-floor-connectors/opc-ua.md)
* [Siemens SIMATIC S7](/2-6-1/connectors/shop-floor-connectors/siemens-simatic-s7.md)
* [Siemens SIMATIC S7+](/2-6-1/connectors/shop-floor-connectors/siemens-simatic-s7-plus.md)
* [SINUMERIK](/2-6-1/connectors/shop-floor-connectors/sinumerik.md)
* [SOPAS](/2-6-1/connectors/shop-floor-connectors/sopas.md)
* [WERMA-WIN Ethernet](/2-6-1/connectors/shop-floor-connectors/werma-win-ethernet.md)

Each connector supports specific read, write, and subscribe operations depending on the protocol capabilities. Configuration parameters include connection settings, addressing schemes, data types, and polling intervals.

For other connector types, see [Enterprise Connectors](/2-6-1/connectors/enterprise-connectors.md) for IT system integration, [Servers](/2-6-1/connectors/servers.md) for exposing data to external clients, or [Custom Connectors](/2-6-1/connectors/custom-connectors.md) for creating custom protocol implementations.

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