The top 10 considerations when implementing OPC UA technology

摘要

The OPC Unified Architecture (UA) is a leading open data connectivity standard for industrial automation. It is recognised as an enabling technology for the IIoT and Industrie 4.0, supporting multi-vendor, multi-platform interoperability for moving data and information from the embedded world to the enterprise. By Arun Ananthampalayam of Honeywell Process Solutions A well-functioning software development kit (SDK) is essential for deploying IIoT connectivity across automation product lines. Robust, user-friendly tools can also be used to embed OPC UA functionality in devices or microchips to shorten time to market. Discrete and process industry manufacturers, commercial customers, and automation OEMs choosing an OPC UA SDK should be mindful of the following 10 key considerations.