Opc Ua Server; Introduction; Preconditions - Siemens SITOP PSU8600 Manual

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7.8 OPC UA server

7.8 OPC UA server
7.8.1

Introduction

OPC UA (Open Platform Communications - Unified Architecture) for non-proprietary
communication in automation systems.
You can find information in the Internet at opcfoundation.org
(https://opcfoundation.org/about/opc-technologies/opc-ua/).
Note
In order to guarantee the optimum performance regarding the data transfer rate, the number
of simultaneously used communication interfaces (PROFINET, OPC UA, Web) should be
kept as low as possible.
7.8.2

Preconditions

Note
Example of an installation
Using "UaExpert" as example, this section describes how, using a client, you access SITOP
PSU8600 data.
● UaExpert V1.4.4 or higher is installed.
The OPC UA client for Microsoft Windows can be downloaded from the Internet site of
Unified Automation:
clients.html)
● Basic unit SITOP PSU8600 has firmware release V1.2.0 or higher.
● The SITOP PSU8600 does not have a valid IP address.
● The OPC UA server of the SITOP PSU8600 is activated (default setting).
Note
Additional information on the OPC UA client is provided in the online documentation in menu
"Help > UaExpert Manual".
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(https://www.unified-automation.com/downloads/opc-ua-
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