BACnet is arguably one of the most popular standardized protocols in the building automation industry yet, despite its ability to facilitate communications with a wide range of devices; sharing this data with applications throughout the enterprise is often challenging if not impossible. This paper looks closer at the root of these issues and explains how BACnet and OPC are used together to resolve the enterprise-wide data sharing puzzle. |
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 Need to move data from your PLC into your HMI or historian? Have PLCs from different vendors but don’t have the drivers needed to move data between them? No problem. If you need to read data from or write data to PLC(s) - Check out MatrikonOPC’s PLC suite of OPC connectors and see how easy it is share data between your PLCs and any other OPC enabled applications (such as an HMIs and Historians almost all of which already support OPC communications).Check out the MatrikonOPC PLC Suite here ... Other Downloads
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Access to historical process control data and the ability to use it to make effective decisions throughout the enterprise is a modern business requirement. Before OPC this was a difficult and expensive proposition to implement – but no longer. Attend this webinar to learn how historical data can be reliably collected, shared, and analyzed using OPC technology no matter how remote your location, how many sites are involved, or how many different devices and historians you’re using. Sign up for the webcast today! Think you have a good idea for an OPC web cast? We’re interested and others may too; send your webcast ideas to opcexperts@matrikonopc.com today! |
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The ongoing discussion on ‘Is OPC really considered an open standard if you have to pay for the specifications’ has recently gathered steam again on the forums and other sites. I posted on this topic last summer and the same arguments and counter arguments are still going around. Most center on two points ... Read the rest of the article at the OPC Exchange Blog ... |
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MatrikonOPC Tunneller - (Version 3.1.1.0) – Maintenance release includes refined installation process, minor GUI enhancements, and improved NT4 support. MatrikonOPC Server for GCOM - (Version 2.0.0.0) – enhanced read/write operations, efficient received data processing, improved detection of network device drop off and network breaks MatrikonOPC Simulation Server - (Version 1.2.4.1) – Maintenance release; updated installation package. MatrikonOPC Server for BACnet - (Version 5.1.0.0) – Added support for calendar objects and automatic configuration. Enhanced logging for failed writes. Hardware licensing now supported. MatrikonOPC Server for ABB UN5000 - (Version 1.1.2.0) – Maintenance release; enhanced continuous DA Alarm capture. MatrikonOPC News Reader - (Version 1.0.0.0) – Minor revision |
 Automation professionals are frequently faced with a variety of connectivity challenges. Work with industry peers and OPC experts to learn how to take full advantage of OPC technology.Get the skills to position yourself as an expert in your field by learning the secrets of OPC Technology directly from the World’s Largest OPC Developer. |
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Level 1 & 2 - OPC Integration and Diagnostics  Boston (Burlington), MA, United StatesJune 5 - 6, 2008 |
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