Controllers, PLCs and HMIs
Kinco DTools / DToolsPro controllers, PLCs and HMI
Free Kinco HMI configuration software with tag-based ST-style logic, templates, multi-terminal and VNC/DTP View remote access, database links and drivers for major PLC brands.
Need this part, a replacement or a complete package? Our experienced UK engineering team helps you select, source and obtain the right products, with pricing, delivery coordination and after-sales support.
Pricing and availability
Get pricing, sourcing and replacement support
Need Kinco parts, a replacement or a suitable alternative? Send us a part number, or tell us what the machine needs to do. Our UK engineers will come back with the right product, pricing, lead time and delivery, whether that is the original part, a checked alternative or a complete axis.
- Original parts or a checked alternative
- Pricing, lead time and delivery in one reply
- Components, complete axes and ongoing support
No obligation. Add what you know and an engineer will help with the rest. Prefer to configure it? Build a specification.
Spec builder
Configure Kinco DTools / DToolsPro
Select every part you need and answer the questions an applications engineer would ask. Our engineers use your specification to come back with the right products, pricing and lead times. You see your summary before we ask for any details.
Already know the part number? Send it to us directly.
- 1Products
- 2Performance
- 3Environment
- 4Volumes
- 5Your spec
What are you specifying?
Select everything you need. A motor, drive and gearbox can be specified together as one axis.
Key specifications
| Comms | OMRON, Siemens, Codesys, Rockwell, Juncauto drivers, VNC, DTP View |
|---|---|
| Databases | SQLite, MySQL, SQL Server, PostgreSQL |
Series ranges as published; individual models vary. The full datasheet, drawings and CAD models are available on request.
Engineer support
Speak to our engineers about your project
Our experienced engineers are on hand, ready to help with your project. Whether you need the Kinco DTools / DToolsPro itself, help sourcing it, or a modified or custom design built around your load, speed and space, tell us what the machine has to do and we'll come back with the right option.
- Help sourcing DTools / DToolsPro and spares for installed machines
- Modified and custom designs when a catalogue part doesn't fit
- Complete axis: motor, drive, gearing and feedback matched together
Typical applications
What a controllers, PLCs and HMI is
This group covers controller software and accessories that sit alongside PLCs, HMIs and motion controllers rather than being hardware controllers themselves, such as HMI configuration software, programming tools and remote access utilities. Configuration software is used to design operator screens, define tags linked to PLC data, set alarms and recipes, and download projects to panels. Remote access tools let engineers view and update machines over a network. These tools determine how efficiently a control system can be built and maintained.
When engineers choose a controllers, PLCs and HMI
Engineers evaluate these tools when choosing a control platform, because software determines engineering time, licensing costs and long-term support. Free or included software lowers entry costs. The trade-offs are compatibility and lock-in: tools are usually tied to a vendor's hardware, and project files may not port easily. Remote access brings convenience but needs secure configuration. Check driver support for the PLCs and drives in the machine.
How to specify the Kinco DTools / DToolsPro
Send these with your enquiry and an engineer can confirm the right DTools / DToolsPro variant:
- Hardware supported
- Licensing model and cost
- PLC and device drivers
- Scripting and logic features
- Remote access and security features
- Version control and project compatibility
- Operating system requirements
Common mistakes to avoid
- Choosing hardware without checking software licensing
- Ignoring project compatibility between versions
- Leaving remote access unsecured
- Overlooking driver support for third-party PLCs
Kinco DTools / DToolsPro: frequently asked questions
Can you help replace Kinco DTools / DToolsPro or source the original?
Send the full model code, quantity and required date. Our engineers can check original-part availability and assess suitable alternatives, including supply-network options where appropriate. We confirm compatibility and any changes needed before recommending a replacement.
What is the Kinco DTools / DToolsPro?
Free Kinco HMI configuration software with tag-based ST-style logic, templates, multi-terminal and VNC/DTP View remote access, database links and drivers for major PLC brands. It is available through our supply network, and our engineers can confirm the right variant for your application.
Who makes the Kinco DTools / DToolsPro?
The Kinco DTools / DToolsPro is made by Kinco (Kinco Automation) available through our supply network. Send us your requirement for pricing, lead time, datasheets and CAD.
Is there an alternative to the Kinco DTools / DToolsPro?
We can assess suitable replacement options. Our engineers can review the original model and propose options for your load, speed and environment. An engineer confirms the fit against your application before recommending anything.
Is HMI configuration software usually free?
Some manufacturers supply HMI configuration software free with their panels, while others charge licences, sometimes by feature or runtime. Check licensing for development and runtime, and whether updates are included. Total cost should include engineering time as well as licences.
How should remote access to machines be secured?
Use encrypted connections, strong authentication, user access control and logging, and restrict remote access to authorised users. Follow guidance such as the IEC 62443 series for industrial cybersecurity. Avoid exposing controllers directly to the internet without a secure gateway or VPN.
Further reading: How to select an hmi and remote io · How to select a motion controller or plc · Controllers and PLCs
Engineer support
Need Kinco DTools / DToolsPro or a complete system around it?
Tell us the part or application, quantity and timing. Our UK engineers will come back with the right product, pricing, lead time and delivery.
- Reviewed by an engineer, not an autoresponder
- Like-for-like and better-fit alternatives
- Standard, modified and custom options
Prefer to configure it? Use the spec builder.
How it works
From enquiry to delivery
Send a part number or describe the application. Our engineers take it from there: the right product, a clear quotation, and delivery and support arranged.
- 01Tell us what you needSend a part number, or configure the application, quantities and timing.
- 02An engineer reviews itWe check the specification and find the original part, a checked equivalent or a complete axis.
- 03Receive your quotationProducts, pricing, lead time and compatibility notes in one reply.
- 04Order and deliveryWhen you are happy, the order is placed and delivery and after-sales support are arranged.