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February 2006

OPC Downloads


OPC Webcasts

Prevent data loss and system downtime with an OPC redundancy broker

Wednesday
February 22, 2006
1:30 PM to 2:30 PM EST
(GMT -5:00)


A must for integrators, end-users, developer and anyone who has critical process data, this online seminar provides an introduction to the for implementation of communication redundancy using standards-based OPC products.



How to analyze and report with real-time data

Tuesday
February 28, 2006
1:30 PM to 2:30 PM EST
(GMT -5:00)


This presentation looks at the intricacies of the OPC HDA (Historical Data Access) specification and how it differs from OPC DA (Data Access). When and why OPC HDA is used is also explained. Common OPC client applications such as trenders and spreadsheets will be demonstrated and OPC utilities will be used to transport and migrate historical data from one source to another.



Webcasts presented by:
Presenter - Darek Kominek

Eric Murphy P.Eng. (Alberta)
HDA Chair - OPC Foundation
MatrikonOPC Solutions Architect




 

MatrikonOPC Tunneller™2.3 New Release!

MatrikonOPC Tunneller provides an easy, reliable and effective way to communicate between networked computers. It does away with the headaches typically associated with DCOM configuration. No longer are different protocols, security settings or locations a factor when sharing data between computers.






Hub and Spoke: OPC Historian

Off-line analysis of historical process data is an integral part of process optimization and production Tracking. The MatrikonOPC Desktop Historian helps to create a total OPC history solution. Read the white paper and explore Hub and Spoke Architecture from MatrikonOPC.



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New OPC Product Releases

MatrikonOPC Server for Foxboro
The Matrikon OPC Server for Foxboro I/A provides read and write access to a Foxboro I/A system. This multi purpose server can be used for supervisory control and for data acquisition and storage. The server uses FoxAPI for its connectivity and provides access from both Solaris and Windows NT platforms.
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MatrikonOPC Server for HMS Anybus-PCI
The MatrikonOPC Server for HMS Anybus-PCI enables any OPC client application to access a Profibus, DeviceNet or AS-I network via the HMS Anybus-PCI interface card. The MatrikonOPC server is installed on a Windows PC and communicates directly with the HMS Anybus-PCI interface card.
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Shell Enables Real-Time Access to Remote Field Data
Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria (SPDC) produces 43% of Nigeria’s Oil and is the pioneer and leader of Nigeria’s petroleum industry. Operating in the Niger Delta and adjoining shallow offshore areas, Shell has over 3,000 kilometers of pipelines, 81 flowstations, 8gas plants and more than 1,000 wells. Learn more about how Shell utilized MatrikonOPC’s standard-based connectivity solution to create a truly scalable system.
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Oracle uses MatrikonOPC to unify control systems and improve data analysis capabilities
As part of a plant expansion, Oracle was looking to streamline building operations, and improve operator decision making. They needed to bring HVAC and Electrical control systems together without losing any existing functionality, with the added requirement of making historical data and trends available to desktop users. They turned to MatrikonOPC for the solution.
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Global Workshop Schedule                                                                    Certification Benefits

  • Quickly troubleshoot and diagnose Windows security problems
  • Solve system connectivity issues using field-tested OPC technology
  • Reduce integration time by learning to install, configure & test OPC
  • Improve system reliability using standards-based technology
  • Reduce long term ownership costs by building robust systems

"Anyone thinking of implementing OPC should consider taking this course."


Lynn Wheeler
DuPont





Matrikon Valued Partners Event
Partners for Success, Reaching New Heights

Matrikon - One of North America's fastest growing Total Solution Providers for Integrated Industrial Intelligence is pleased to invite you to our Annual Users Group: Matrikon Valued Partners Event - MVP2006!

MVP2006 promises to deliver an unequaled agenda of general and parallel track sessions that will include top executive level presentations, insightful panel discussions, actual case studies describing business benefits, and high quality technical content delivered at the solution showcase and hands-on demonstration sessions.

MVP North America
May 8 - 10, 2006
The RimRock Resort Hotel
Banff, AB, Canada
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MVP Australia
March 29 - 30, 2006
Shoal Bay Resort
Shoal Bay, Australia Capital Territory, Australia
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