OPC Interface Basics

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OPC Interface Basics

Basic Settings

In the basic settings of the OPC interface, you can configure the following items:

 

Interface Specifications

Basic Settings

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Each item is set to operate as a OPC server with the default settings. Explanations of each item are omitted here.

 

*For Yokogawa Electric Exaquantum, please refer to "Connection Precautions".

 

 

 

OPC Reference Specifications

The technology and specifications of OPC are published on the OPC Foundation website.

 

OPC Council (Japanese)

https://jp.opcfoundation.org/

 

OPC Council (English)

https://opcfoundation.org/

 

If you want to learn more about technology, here are some useful reference books:

 

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Book title: "Introduction to OPC Application Development - From OPC DA to OPC UA" (edited by the Japan OPC Association)

 

This is an introductory book for creating applications (OPC applications) based on OPC DA, which is the basic specification among the OPC Classic specifications, and OPC UA.

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Book title: "Introduction to OPC Applications" (edited and written by the Japan OPC Association)

 

The attached CD-ROM version sample server enables learning about OPC and application development.

This book provides a simple explanation of OPC technology, from the basics to building OPC client applications in Visual Basic using automation functions, so that even beginners can understand.