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title: "MDLC Services"
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> Macro (toc)

The following services are included in the Rubicon MDLC driver package for a standard SCADA system using Motorola SCADA (MOSCAD) components:

| **Property** | **Description** |
| --- | --- |
| MDLC Database interface | Defines the connection between the MDLC Gateway interface and the host database. Receives data from the collection system and stores it in the host database. |
| MDLC Get Time | Handles time read requests to the gateway and to RTUs |
| MDLC Primary Gateway | Handles communication between the gateway device and the Rubicon data collection service. |
| MDLC Read Device | Specifies how the data collection service reads data from the MDLC devices. |
| MDLC Set Time | Handles time write requests to the gateway and to RTUs |
| MDLC Write Device | Specifies how the data collection service writes data to the MDLC devices. |

> ℹ️ **Note**
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> ℹ️ The server and ports specified for the MDLC Get Time, Set Time, Read Device, and Write Device must be accessible from all clients. Only the **Connection Host** and **Connection Port** must be specified.

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