Konnections October 2006

Maybe Gove needs more OPC

Join in the open discussion and examine a case in Gove, Australia where MatrikonOPC Data Manager was used in a unique configuration to solve a redundancy problem for Alcan.

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Ensuring OPC Connectivity
in Mission Critical Applications

What does mission critical mean and how does OPC provide the solution?

From oil refining to industrial manufacturing to power generation, no matter what business people are in, they depend on certain systems to run their business. Today’s world turns on the uninterrupted flow of data and communications, and to keep it flowing OPC is increasingly playing a mission-critical role in the enterprise.

Read the article, and see the value adding redundancy holds for your system ...

Get your system in shape
with OPC Boot Camp - Basic Training

If you are interested in building a "lean and mean" standards-based communication system that will provide you maximum flexibility and efficiency then this training is for you.

OPC Boot Camp provides something for everyone. Weather you are an advanced user, or just starting out, OPC Boot Camp will provide you the knowledge to hone your skills. Come ready to learn... now drop and give me 20!

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Other Webcasts:

Master Historical Data Archiving in Minutes
October 12, 2006
1:30:00 PM - 2:30:00 PM
Eastern Time (USA, Canada)

Proactive Disaster Planning with OPC
October 19, 2006
11:30:00 AM - 12:30:00 PM
Eastern Time (USA, Canada)

Case Studies: OPC Satisfies
Data Connectivity Requirements

ScadaOne Uses MatrikonOPC to Connect SCADA Devices to ODBC Compliant SCADA System

New Jersey based integration company ScadaOne, had developed a revolutionary product which enabled users to access their Scada systems via the internet. ScadaOne needed to find a reliable and secure means to provide data connectivity from any OPC server to a real-time web application.Find out how MatrikonOPC technology was used to build the gateway ...

OPC used in Greenhouse Gas Reduction Project

The problem ARC faced was getting the Java application to communicate with the HMI. Because the two applications were on different domains, standard DCOM settings would not allow the OPC applications to exchange data. Rather than attempt to bypass DCOM security, ARC chose to use MatrikonOPC Tunneller. Discover Arc's unique solution ...

MatrikonOPC Transporter:

Featured Download: MatrikonOPC Transporter

MatrikonOPC Transporter has been updated to provide redundancy between two peer Transporters. Users still get the same level of control over their data migration, but have a little extra piece of mind. This makes MatrikonOPC Transporter an extremely flexible lightweight software solution for moving critical and environmental control systems data. Learn more about MatrikonOPC Transporter ...

Other October Downloads:

• OPC Server for BUSWARE E151-FB00
• OPC Server for QuickSilver Controls SilverNugget Servo Controller
• OPC Server for Rosemount RNI
• Archived Webcast- OPCIT Health Monitor
• Easily Share Data Between Process Control Systems Using OPC

Move your data into any Historian with no post processing!

MatrikonOPC File Collector is designed to effortlessly, and automatically, search a specific directory for CSV files and loads the data directly into any historian. Even if you have a system that doesn't have OPC Connectivity, MatrikonOPC File Collector is flexible enough to get the job done. If you are in the market for a light weight software solution to move your historical data then MatrikonOPC File Collector is for you. Read more about what MatrikonOPC File Collector can do for you:

Other Product releases:

• MatrikonOPC Compliance Optimizer
• MatrikonOPC Tunneller 3.0 - With Improved Security Features
• MatrikonOPC Server for Triconex Version 4.1.0.0

Question: How can I configure the Modbus Server for TCP/IP Communications?

OPC Experts Answer: Modbus and OPC are two protocols that work extremely well together. There is a great document on the MatrikonOPC Support Knowledge portal that deals with setting up your Modbus Server to receive data. Get the document ...

Need some advice? Have a question?

Get your answers from the OPCExperts at MatrikonOPC by emailing us at: opcexperts@matrikonopc.com

Between complex Windows security using DCOM and interoperability issues, automation professionals are frequently faced with system architecture, configuration and rollout challenges. Work with industry peers and learn from OPC experts ...

Next Workshops:

 Level 1 & 2 OPC Integration & Diagnostics Oct. 16 - 17, Atlanta, GA FULL
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 Level 1 & 2 OPC Integration & Diagnostics Nov. 6 - 7, St. Louis, MO
 Level 1 & 2 OPC Integration & Diagnostics Nov. 27-28, Calgary, AB
 Level 1 & 2 OPC Integration & Diagnostics Nov 30 - Dec. 1, Edmonton, AB


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