What is an OPC server and how does it work?
Wondering if OPC is a client/server technology? It is. One application acts as the
server providing data, and the other as a client using data. OPC is an industrial
communication standard that enables data exchange between multi-vendor devices and
control applications without proprietary restrictions.
What are the benefits of OPC adoption?
OPC adoption offers several key benefits including interoperability, open
solutions, and freedom of choice. Automation suppliers can provide solutions that
are truly open, which in turn gives users more choices in automation applications.
This is an exciting time in the industry�with OPC adoption, automation
professionals around the globe are realizing the advantages of incorporating OPC
into their industrial applications.