MatrikonOPC now offers industrial strength data connectivity for FINS Protocol

 

EDMONTON, ALBERTA, April 6, 2010 – MatrikonOPC™ is pleased to announce the support for FINS communication protocol in the OPC Server for OMRON. This OPC Server enables automation professionals to integrate their engineering systems with HMI, Historians, ERP and MES securely and reliably via the power of OPC.

“Not only can our customers use MatrikonOPC Server for OMRON to communicate with OMRON’s PLCs over C-Mode, they can now also use the FINS protocol. Unlike other OPC Servers on the market, this OPC Server will enable them to communicate over TCP or UDP to FINS PLCs allowing them to access their data faster and easier than before. This OPC server can be installed and configured to access your data within minutes,” said Sean Leonard, Matrikon’s Vice President of OPC products.

Manufacturers must leverage their engineering systems with an important communication tool to achieve operational excellence. The MatrikonOPC Server for OMRON provides manufacturers who have utilized standards such as OPC DA with a low cost solution for extracting the information needed to manage their operations and increase their productivity and profitability.

Features and Benefits such as auto-detection of FINS PLCs modes, Channel Level Redundancy, Tag Level Security to grant and deny access to OPC items and many more!

To learn more about OPC Server for OMRON, please navigate to:
http://www.matrikonopc.com/opc-drivers/opc-omron/base-driver-details.aspx

About MatrikonOPC (a division of Matrikon Inc.)
MatrikonOPC™ provides software to access device data using the OPC standard. Their promise is to help clients unlock the potential of their data and provide them with vendor neutral training and superior client care. MatrikonOPC builds close relationships with their customers, which allows them to have a true understanding of their business. MatrikonOPC helps them attain operational efficiency from both a technical and business perspective. With offices in Canada, the United States, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Middle East, they provide local presence on a worldwide scale. MatrikonOPC is committed to connectivity. Visit MatrikonOPC at www.MatrikonOPC.com.

MatrikonOPC and Matrikon are trademarks or registered trademarks of Matrikon Inc.

For more information, contact:
Wassim Daoud
Online Marketing Communication Specialist, OPC
+1 780-448-1010 extension 4632
email: wassim.daoud@matrikonopc.com

For business and investor related information, contact:
Nicole Sayler
Corporate Communications & Investor Relations
+1 780-945-4010
email: nicole.sayler@matrikon.com