In plant operations operators are often faced with the challenge of having to share data between two or more control systems (i.e. PLC and a DCS). The challenge lies when there is the need for two OPC servers to exchange data, and by design two OPC servers cannot respond to the request for data transfer without an OPC Client. The use of OPC in this situation proves invaluable because it enables plants to capitalize on the "plug-and-play" OPC technology and easily implement an out-of-the-box solution like MatrikonOPC Data Manager.
MatrikonOPC Data Manager solves data problems by acting as a "double-headed" or "thin" OPC client to both servers. It is easy to integrate into existing systems, and is specifically designed to request data from one OPC Server and immediately send it to another OPC server or visa versa.
There many other situations where the use of MatrikonOPC Data Manager can save both time and money with it's ease of installation and use. Some real life examples would be:
Console Replacement
Multiple Console integration across production units
The need to obtain information from different process units
This webcast is designed for anyone who has a need to quickly and easily move large quantities of data. The presenter will discuss some of the problems associated with data transfer needs, specifically control system interconnectivity, as well as:
Non OPC Data Transfer Options
A brief review of OPC client and server architecture
Data Transfer Using OPC,
The presenter will also highlight the value of standardized OPC Technology by explaining how the implementation of MatrikonOPCs Data Manager can further benefit them with new features such as Redundancy and a new level of support in writing to HDA Servers.