OPC - FieldServers for OPC
OPC and FieldServer Technologies
FieldServer Technologies has been offering OPC solutions for over 10 years, now offering OPC gateways ranging from OEM embedded modules to multi-channel gateways to OPC Servers. Each FieldServer OPC gateway has successfully passed tests for compliance to OPC standards. FieldServer Technologies enables interface between any of the 100+ protocols in the extensive FieldServer protocol library to OPC.
OPC is open connectivity in industrial automation and the enterprise systems that support industry. Interoperability is assured throught the creation and maintenance of open standards specifications. Based on fundamental standards and technology of the general computing market, the OPC Foundation adapts and creates specifications that fill industry-specific needs.
OPC is implemented in server/client pairs. The OPC server is a software program that converts the hardware communication protocol used by a PLC or similar device into the OPC protocol. The OPC client software is any program that needs to connect to the hardware, such as an HMI. The OPC client uses the OPC server to get data from or send commands to the hardware.
OPC Data Access is used to move real-time data from PLCs, DCSs and other control devices to HMIs and other display clients. The current standard, Data Access 2.0 is used on all FieldServer OPC Products.
OPC Solutions from FieldServer Technologies
- FS-QS-1010 QuickServer - Low-cost gateway OPC to Serial or Ethernet devices
- FS-QS-1011 QuickServer - Low-cost gateway OPC to LonWorks
- FS-B2010 Serial-Ethernet Gateway - OPC gateway to Serial or Ethernet devices
- FS-B2011 LonWorks Gateway - OPC gateway to LonWorks
- FS-B3510 Multipot Gateway - Multiport OPC gateway to multiple devices/protocols (Serial/Ethernet/LonWorks) - versions available for DeviceNet, ControlNet, Profibus
- FS-B4010 10-port Gateway - 10-port OPC gateway to multiple devices/protocols (Serial/Ethernet/LonWorks) - versions available for DH+ and Modbus Plus
- OPC Server, FS-B-OPC - Stand-alone OPC Server
- FST OPC Server for FieldServers - OPC Server Software for use with all FST gateways
- ProtoCessor FFPETH - Embedded protocol gateway for OEMs to incorporate into their devices
- ProtoCessor/ProtoCarrier FPC-CD2 - Protocol gateway daughter card for OEMs to quickly adapt their device to OPC
- ProtoNode RER - External Serial/Ethernet protocol gateway for OEM applications enabling fast adaptation to OPC
- ProtoNode LER - External LonWorks protocol gateway for OEM applications enabling fast adaptation to OPC
OPC Foundation - the organization that develops and supports OPC Standards
OPC Conformance Tested Products - products that have been tested at OPC Compliant and conform to OPC standards