OPC Unified Architecture (OPC UA) is a secure and reliable protocol that enables seamless data exchange in industrial automation and IoT. It improves communication and connectivity across devices and systems.
Independent platform
OPC UA provides a standardized framework across various hardware platforms and operating systems, enabling seamless communication.
Scalability
Whether you operate a single machine or a global network, OPC UA scales to meet your needs, from small installations to complex, multi-vendor environments.
Interoperability
OPC UA supports a wide range of communication patterns, including client-server and publish-subscribe models, ensuring compatibility with diverse applications.
Data modeling
Offering a rich data model for the representation of complex data structures and real-time information, OPC UA makes it easy to interpret machine data.
Key features
- Built-in security mechanisms such as encryption, authentication and integrity checks ensure that data remains protected during transmissions.
- OPC UA can be extended to include new features and adapted to emerging industry standards, ensuring future-proof connectivity
KPI measurements
OPC UA machine states are compliant with ISO 22400 time model for work units
Evaluation
Measure production lead times
Monitoring
Feed custom dashboards
OPC UA for third party software usage
GF Machining Solutions' OPC UA standard Interface enables easy integration of machines with ERP and MES systems using plug-and-play capabilities. It provides refined machine state data for personalized KPI tracking, enhancing production efficiency. The scalable interface follows an industrial automation standard, allowing seamless third-party software connectivity for optimized data exchange.
The main contents of GF Machining Solutions OPC UA Standard Inferface are:
- Machine identity
- Machine states and modes
- Process and job Information
- Machine Messages
- Precomputed KPIs
