OPC Connectivity

OPC is the primary standard manner of communicating with automation centers and is rapidly being introduced higher in the control chain. IAS is one of very few integrators certified in all levels of OPC training, including the new OPC-UA (Unified Architecture).

Using OPC to connect automation systems together can allow a firm to open a door to a tremendous amount of vital statistics and information that can be used in a variety of ways from synchronizing business operations to monitoring process metrics. Many technologies have evolved over time to provide this essential connectivity. At IAS we have the experience and training to provide standardized communications required from the demands of contemporary manufacturing. We realize that your process and control requirements are unique, and standardizing on a communication layer/protocol based on OPC-DA and OPC-UA will provide many benefits like extensibility, reliability, supportability, ROI. IAS’s integration expertise using OPC as a foundation is a key enabling factor to coalesce your automation systems communications.

The systems start by developing a plan based on current and future needs. Before embarking on a solutions path and choice of OPC technologies IAS carefully analyzes your existing investments makes recommendations that assist in expansion as your needs develop. OPC-UA is the communications standard which is based on SOA. The new standard is backwardly compatible with OPC-DA and enables users to implement more secure systems and ultimately eliminating the need for complicated DCOM configuration. Many additional integration features can be easily incorporated into the system resulting in a deployment that advances your competitive advantage with increased throughput, decreased maintenance, and comprehensive monitoring and control across all your automation systems.
OPC Connectivity:

• Connect new/legacy systems with OPC-UA and OPC-DA
• Integrate using off the shelf servers from Matrikon, Iconics, Kepware, and IAS Custom Developed Tools
• IAS Staff trained and certified by OPCTI – Level IV

Contact us to learn more about how IAS can help you realize your plant communication goals.