Benefits
- Native OPC UA server functionality ensures broad interoperability with third-party systems.
- Future-Proof Integration
- Bridge legacy Siemens PLCs to modern OT/IT systems without costly infrastructure replacements.
- Enhanced Security
- OPC UA encryption and certificate-based authentication safeguard your critical operational data.
- Reduced Engineering Effort
- Automatic configuration tools and centralized management simplify deployment and maintenance.
Key Features
- Direct OPC UA Server Access: Effortlessly connect to Siemens PLCs, including S7-200, S7-300, S7-400, S7-1200, and S7-1500 models.
- S7 Secured Connections: Protect your data with encryption and authentication for S7-1200 and S7-1500 PLCs.
- Automatic Data Block Import: Simplify configuration by importing STEP 7 and MicroWIN project files.
- Advanced Data Integration: Leverage MDB to federate OT data and enable enterprise-wide distribution.
- Dynamic Configuration: Update address spaces without requiring server restarts.
Applications
- Real-Time Monitoring: Access operational data to optimize decision-making processes.
- Enterprise Integration: Connect Siemens PLC data to SCADA systems, MES, ERP platforms, and cloud-based solutions.
- Predictive Maintenance: Monitor equipment health to prevent downtime and improve reliability.
- Data Analytics: Aggregate Siemens PLC data into a unified OT data layer for actionable insights.
Technical Specifications
System Requirements
- Hardware: Minimum 8GB RAM, 4-core i5 CPU or better, 1GB free disk space.
- Software: Matrikon Data Broker v2.3.2 or later; Matrikon OPC UA Explorer v2.3.4 or later.
- Operating Systems: Windows 10 (64-bit), Windows 11, Windows Server 2016/2019/2022.
Supported PLCs
- Models: S7-200, S7-300, S7-400, S7-1200, S7-1500.
Connection Types
- S7 ISO on TCP
- S7 Secured Connections (for S7-1200 and S7-1500)
Supported Standards
- OPC UA Specification 1.04
Next Steps
Download Matrikon OPC UA Server for Siemens(Siemens MDB Adapter)
Step 1: Download and Install the MDB Adapter
Step 2: Configure and use the MDB Adapter
All MDB Adapters are plug-ins used with MDB instances. Configure and access your MDB Adapter via Matrikon UA Explorer to:
- Register the MDB Adapter with one or more of your MDB instances.
→ If you do not have MDB installed, download MDB here.
- Configure your MDB Adapter.
Additional Resources:
Siemens MDBA User Manual
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Matrikon OPC to UA MDB Adapter: OPC UA enable your OPC Classic DA Servers
Matrikon Data Broker: Federate OT data from multiple sources into a single enterprise-ready OT data layer.
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