/PLC, PAC and Dedicated Controllers

Logic Controller - EcoStruxure™ OPC UA Server Expert

Product Description

About EcoStruxure OPC UA Server Expert

  • EcoStruxure OPC UA Server Expert is a state-of-the-art communications platform seamlessly linking our PLCs and connected devices to enterprise information systems and the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) via the OPC Foundation’s Open Platform Communications – Unified Architecture (OPC UA) service-orientated architecture standard.

FEATURES & BENEFITS

Facts about EcoStruxure™ OPC UA Server Expert:

OPC UA Server Expert provides the following features:

  • Compliance with OPCUA standard
  • Routable, bandwidth efficient IP connectivity, compatible with modern communications infrastructure
  • Robust end to end cyber security including certificate-based authentication and encryption
  • Highly available redundant architectures with auto change over
  • Flexible ‘many to many’ device to OPC UA client connectivity
  • Online service and symbol discovery with real-time update capabilities
  • Symbolic access to asset data (simple or structured, located or unlocated)
  • Read only access to Modicon M580 Safety symbols
  • Online variable changes with no break in system communications
  • Demo mode 72 hours

Devices supported:

  • Modicon Process Automation Controllers
  • Modicon M340, M580
  • Modbus/TCP devices via Ethernet connection
  • In a later release: Quantum, Premium PACs

Networks and protocols supported:

  • OPC UA binary
  • Modbus/TCP

Benefits of EcoStruxure™ OPC UA Server Expert

Efficiency and profitability

Gain direct real-time insight into your process to improve financial performance.Connect workers to operational data to improve fault finding, decision making and support continuous improvement.

Reliability and performance

Lower engineering overhead reduce time to production and minimised project risk.Support effective operation and maintenance of capital assets.

Safety and security
Connect process and safety systems and protect your people, assets, and the environment.Ensure business continuity, data integrity and confidentiality.

Applications

  • Data centre
  • Mining, minerals, and metals
  • Water and wastewater
  • Energies and chemicals