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What
is OPC?
OLE for Process
Control (OPC) is a new technology designed to
bridge Windows based applications and process
control hardware.
It is an open
standard that permits a consistent method of
accessing field data from plant floor
devices.
This method remains
the same regardless of the type and source of data.
Therefore, end users are free to choose the
software and hardware that meets their primary
production needs, without having to consider the
availability of proprietary drivers
OLE for Process
Control (OPC) is a new technology designed to
bridge Windows based applications and process
control hardware.
Key
Benefits
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No
need to develop specific drivers for
applications
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Standard
bridge to other
applications
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Allows
Datascan to interface to MMI and SCADA
packages with ease
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OPC allows various
OPC Clients
and Servers
to exchange data
The
Datascan
OPC
interface allows hardware to be configured from a
standard Windows application
NEWS - An OPC Server is now available for
Datascan Solo- Contact MSL for more
information
Microsoft
OPC is built using
Microsoft's OLE technology, which is a well tested
and proven foundation.
Also, the OPC
specification was designed by an open foundation to
meet the general needs of industry - not the
specific needs of a few software or hardware
manufacturers.
The specification
also provides for a robust evolution of
functionality over time, so OPC components can stay
on top of the emerging needs of industry.
For More information
on OPC goto http://www.opcfoundation.org
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