The MatrikonOPC Server for ABB IMS (Information Management Station) enables data interchange between OPC clients and ABB Controllers via the ABB IMS (Information Management Station). A data server, provided by Matrikon, resides on the IMS computer (running HPUX) and utilizes the ABB AdvaInform API to communicate with the controllers. The OPC server communicates with the data server via TCP/IP providing read and write data access, as well as enabling the cross-platform functionality.