MatrikonOPC’s green and renewable energy offering expands with OPC connectivity for Vestas Wind Turbine

 

EDMONTON, ALBERTA. November 23rd, 2010 – MatrikonOPC™ today released its OPC Server for Vestas Wind Turbine Controllers. By providing secure and open connectivity between all Vestas Wind Turbine Controllers and the decision-making points at power utility companies, this OPC Server is a main building block in MatrikonOPC’s Green and Renewable Energy initiative.

Vestas Wind Turbine Controllers are specifically designed for commercial wind power generation systems. The OPC Server for Vestas Wind Turbine Controllers supports a variety of different Vestas Wind Turbine Controllers, enabling users to integrate those controllers to other automation components in the enterprise such as HMIs, historians, ERP and more.

“This OPC Server was designed specifically with maximum integration in mind. Ease of integration, the ability to monitor and control Vestas Wind Turbine Controllers’ data points and continuous technical support were all metrics applied when we designed this product. Users can feel confident not only in the product, but also in MatrikonOPC’s commitment to delivering secure, reliable and intuitive products to the industry,” said Sean Leonard, Matrikon’s vice president of OPC products.

To learn more about the OPC Server for Vestas Wind Turbine Controllers, please visit: http://www.matrikonopc.com/opc-drivers/opc-vestas/base-driver-details.aspx.

About MatrikonOPC
MatrikonOPC provides equipment data connectivity software based on the OPC standard. The MatrikonOPC promise is to empower customers with reliable data access to all major automation vendors’ systems, provide practical OPC training and deliver superior client care. MatrikonOPC builds close relationships with its customers to best address their business and technical needs. With offices in North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Middle East, MatrikonOPC provides local presence on a global scale. MatrikonOPC is a vendor neutral connectivity supplier. Visit MatrikonOPC at www.MatrikonOPC.com.

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Wassim Daoud
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