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MatrikonOPC Explorer

Built for integrators, developers, and others using OPC, MatrikonOPC Explorer is a free OPC utility packed with functionality for testing and troubleshooting OPC servers and OPC connections. Unlike other OPC utility clients, MatrikonOPC Explorer installs easily and provides results quickly thanks to its intuitive user interface and streamlined workflow. Beyond simple connection testing, MatrikonOPC Explorer provides advanced functions including OPC server load testing, identifying secure OPC Servers and the ability to connect to them to test for proper configuration.

Download MatrikonOPC Explorer now!


CONNECT with an Expert:

Question:  Dear Mr. OPC Expert, how can I control data access on a per user level? Signed, Confused and Unsecure.

Answer (from Sean Leonard, VP MatrikonOPC):
The answer to this access problem is simple: use MatrikonOPC Security Gateway. Security Gateway makes it possible to secure entire OPC Architectures from a single application. Its compliance with the OPC Foundation’s OPC Security Specification allows it to work seamlessly with other vendors’ secure OPC Servers and secure-aware OPC Clients. Security Gateway customizes what individual users can access on any given OPC Server (regardless of what vendor the OPC server is from) – right down to the tag level. This per-user-per-tag security granularity effectively allows the same unsecure OPC server to service all user groups without compromising overall system security.

Try MatrikonOPC Security Gateway today!


Eric Murphy
MatrikonOPC Explorer

Looking for some new stuff to explore this week? The venerable OPC Explorer has gotten a new update and some neat new features. On connection to an OPC server, the Status panel now shows what OPC interfaces a server supports, including OPC DA, HDA, A&E and OPC Security. OPC Explorer now provides an interface to connect to servers using the OPC Security options, and when connected to a MatrikonOPC server you can launch server configuration panels and security setting dialogs. The GUI has been streamlined a bit, some minor bugs squashed and other routine maintenance items. Check it out. Check it out here...


New Releases

Siemens S7 PLCs - Most Secure OPC Servers for Siemens PLCs on the Planet!
  • Easy to use. Offers a wizard-based configuration that takes users through an easy step-by-step process.
  • Offline mode allows you to test HMI screens or historian calculations without actually being connected to the device.
  • Can be secured down to the tag with built in OPC Security
Download Now:http://matrikonopc.com/opc-drivers/2335/index.aspx


To search for the newest drivers MatrikonOPC offers, click here:   http://matrikonopc.com/opc-drivers/index.aspx


Training

Position yourself as an expert in your field by learning the secrets of OPC Technology directly from The World's Industrial Connectivity Experts.

Level 1 & 2 - OPC Integration and Diagnostics
Canada Edmonton, AB, Canada
November 12-13, 2008

Level 1 & 2 - OPC Integration and Diagnostics
Mexico Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico
November 13-14, 2008

OPC Level 3 - OPC Application Programming
Canada Edmonton, AB, Canada
November 14, 2008



Come see us:

OPC Foundation - OPC Seminar
United States November 13, 2008
Richmond, VA USA

Rockwell AUTOMATION FAIR 2008
United States November 19-20, 2008
Nashville, Tennessee USA



Spotlight on MatrikonOPC Integrators

Integrator: Logical Innovations
CEO: Chris Peters
Locations: Richmond, VA and Louisville, KY
Industry: Instrumentation & Controls

Logical Innovations chose MatrikonOPC as its exclusive OPC solutions provider and joined the MatrikonOPC Integrator Program. Ranked in the top 100 fastest growing service companies in North America, Logical Innovations identified the need for a one-stop-shop OPC connectivity supplier as a key to its sustainable growth strategy.

"With a rapidly growing customer base, we needed an OPC supplier that understood our changing requirements and had the horse-power in terms of products, experience, and support needed to effectively service them" said Chris Peters, CEO of Logical Innovations. "With OPC compatibility from MatrikonOPC, our customers can now more seamlessly integrate their DCS system. By utilizing MatrikonOPC drivers, we can offer our customers the most cost effective solution for connectivity throughout their plant. Logical Innovations is excited to further maximize our customer’s process control investment by partnering with MatrikonOPC."

To read more about MatrikonOPC’s Integrator Program, please click here:
http://www.matrikonopc.com/partners/integrators.aspx