MatrikonOPC Systems Integrator Certification

Take your career to the next level with MatrikonOPC’s Systems Integrator Certification. Learn from instructors that work with the application of OPC technology every day.

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Runtime Free OPC DA or A&E client application development software for any application type, in any environment. .NET & ActiveX. WinForm, WebForm, Console & Services.

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OPC Crosslink Premier Suite with Real-Time, Compiled Math & Logic

Program complex mathematical, logical functions in OPC servers. Results appear as data items that are available to the OPC clients. Familiar C syntax, preprogrammed functions, multiple outputs, arrays and more. Dynamically create data items as inputs/outputs. Trigger item, fixed interval, scheduled or input change execution. Compiled to execute in microseconds.

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Kepware OPC Server and Communications Platform

Kepware Technologies, established in 1995, develops a wide range of communication and interoperability software solutions for the Automation industry. Kepware Technologies' mission is to be “Your Standard for Connectivity.”

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Effective OPC security for control systems - Part 2  
What’s New in Process Technology, July 2011
By Darek Kominek, Matrikon
Any OPC server or product has the option to implement one of three levels of security: disabled, DCOM or OPC security. Each level offers more security and control over who has access to data within the OPC architecture.

Redundancy for OPC  
Automation.com, June 2011
By Robert McIlvride and Andew Thomas, Cogent Real-Time Systems
What does redundancy look like in an OPC-based system? A typical scenario would have two OPC servers connected either to a single device or PLC, or possibly duplicate devices or PLCs. Those two OPC servers would then connect to some kind of OPC redundancy management software.

Effective OPC Security for Control Systems
Automation.com, April 2011
By Eric Byres, Byres Security, and Darek Kominek, MatrikonOPC
White Paper explains the security advantages of limiting network interfaces and protocols, and recommends using OPC as a communications standard because of its ease of use and its widespread deployment. Registration required to view paper.

Identifying Automation System Tribbles  
Automation.com, April 2011
By Roy Kok
How did Scotty know? How do you know when your systems are normal? Are the Dilithium crystals at their proper temperature and vibrational frequency for this Warp Speed and area of space? Could he be sure he caught every last Tribble, and none are blocking the cooling ducts to the Anti- Matter Drive?

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Softing announces Easy-Connect-Suite
This intelligent set of OPC middleware products simplifies the commissioning and operation of OPC clients and servers in OPC DA, OPC AE, and XML DA-based applications.

Kepware Technologies enhances KEPServerEX
Enhancements in version 5.6 include a Weatherford 8500 Serial Driver and a Media Level Redundancy plug-in option.

MatrikonOPC announces OPC server for Mitsubishi wind turbine
This OPC Server enables Mitsubishi wind turbine controllers to be easily integrated with other automation components such as HMIs, historians, and ERP systems.

Other Product Announcements

• Exele enhances OPCcalc and EDICTvb.Net software
• Remote Process Alarms releases Watch*IT BlackBerry app
• OPC Training Institute releases OPC Rescue
• MatrikonOPC enhances OPC Tunneller

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Dart Oil and Gas accesses meter data from an iPhone  
By Dennis Brown, Dart Oil and Gas
Dart Oil and Gas exploited the flexibility of the OPC Systems library to create a unique plug and play solution containing: OPC Systems Trend, OPC WebControls, OPCDatabase and OPCExcel.

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MatrikonOPC Server achieves OPC Foundation's UA Certification  
UA Certification provides users with impartial verification that the OPC server delivers solid performance in a wide range of adverse operating conditions, and is fully compliant with OPC Specifications.

MatrikonOPC to supply OPC servers to IFCS
IFCS will be integrating the OPC Servers with its DABO (Buildings Diagnostic Agent for Building Operation) – a tool that analyzes and stores all data read by the centralized control system.

OPC Training Institute releases 2011 training schedule
OPCTI provides Certified OPC Professional courses, as well as customized on-site training for companies looking to train groups of employees while minimizing costs and scheduling conflicts.

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Softing supplies OPC Technology to monitor Wind Farms  
Softing is providing OPC components to ifm electronic to support a Condition Monitoring System for wind turbines.

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OPC Rescue Webinar
September 14, 2011
Various Times/Time Zones
This webinar will provide insight into the functionality and benefits of OPC Rescue®. OPC Rescue® is a groundbreaking tool for anyone in automation. The easy to use interface walks users through a wizard that quickly and effortlessly diagnoses and repairs communication, configuration and security.

OPC & DCOM Diagnostics
September 20, 2011 - September 21, 2011
Location: Mumbai, India
Students learn the fundamental concepts and vision of OPC. Students compare traditional connectivity methods to OPC and discuss the strength each method offers. All the OPC specifications are briefly discussed and the class delves into OPC Data Access (OPC DA) for real-time data access.

OPC Security
September 22, 2011 - September 23, 2011
Location: Mumbai, India
Students apply security measures that comply with IT policies, industrial best practices, and government (SOX) regulations for cybersecurity. Students learn how to configure the Windows Firewall, and the minimal set of users and groups that are necessary to include in the System Access Control Lists.

OPC Unified Architecture (OPC UA)
October 24, 2011 - October 25, 2011
Location: Houston, United States
Students learn the fundamental concepts and vision of OPC UA. Students compare traditional connectivity methods to OPC and discuss the strength each method offers. The class also compares Classic (DCOM-based) OPC and OPC UA. Hands-on examples help build the framework by which students learn how to apply each technology appropriately.

DCOM 101 Training
November 8, 2011
Various Times/Time Zones
In this webinar, find out how OPC works with DCOM communication infrastructure. We will discuss the top 5 problems people experience with DCOM when they connect to OPC applications on remote computers, and how to overcome them.

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OPC European Interoperability Workshop 2011
September 19, 2011 - September 21, 2011
Location: Nuremberg, Germany
All OPC Foundation members are once again encouraged to use this upcoming test session as not only a mechanism to validate their products, but to also debug and diagnose any interoperability problems that may be discovered.

AUTOMATION 2011
September 20, 2011 - September 23, 2011
Location: Mumbai, India
Automation 2011 will highlight products trends, services and solutions in the field of Factory Automation, Process Automation & Control System, Field Instrumentation, Robotics, Drives & Various Bus Technology, Building Automation, Hydraulics & Pneumatics

ISA Automation Week 2011
October 17, 2011 - October 20, 2011
Location: Mobile, AL, USA
This world-class conference will cover seven technical tracks in depth and will be designed with information critical to several identified automation and control career paths. ISA Automation Week provides you with the opportunity to get the best unbiased knowledge available to help you in your jobs and your future.

2011 Emerson Global Users Exchange
October 24, 2011 - October 28, 2011
Location: Nashville, TN, USA
Exchanging Ideas...Creating Solutions is the theme of this year's conference, to be held at the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center. Attendees overwhelmingly feel the different ideas and proven solutions from the presentations of users and experts at the conference is the main driving force to attend.

Invensys OpsManage'11
November 8, 2011 - November 10, 2011
Location: Nashville, TN, USA
Invensys Operations Management hosts a multi-discipline event for collaborating on your journey towards manufacturing enterprise optimization.

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