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OPC Classic and UA Overview and Concepts

November 18-19, 2024

Virtual Training Americas

Language: English

Cost: 495 USD

Professional Development Hours: 14

Registration Deadline: Monday, November 11, 2024

Course Information

Overview

This two-day workshop covers the evolution of data connectivity from proprietary data connectivity and custom protocol translation to the latest in OPC Unified Architecture (OPC UA) data interoperability. The workshop provides an overview of the OPC Specifications and common use cases for applications that implement them. Participants will gain an understanding of:
-          the communication fundamentals related to OPC client and server based architectures;
-          the principles of data connectivity to the end devices which are the building blocks of a modern industrial process control system;
-          the basic functionality of OPC based applications and the underlying technology behind OPC UA and OPC Classic.

This workshop is delivered in a series of presentations interspersed with practical exercises to demonstrate and reinforce the concepts presented.

Objectives

Completion of this workshop provides the participant with a solid understanding of the following;

The evolution of OPC and the usage requirements that drove the development of the OPC Specifications and the applications they define
The basic functionality of OPC applications
How the Microsoft Component Object Model is used in OPC Classic applications
How the OPC Classic specifications define communication between client and server applications, including the roles supported by each of these applications
The OPC Classic specifications, DA, HDA, and A&E, and how they define access to the data structures supported by each
The basics of security in OPC Classic
The OPC UA specification structure
How the OPC UA applications provide standardized communications and access to data, including secure communications and information modeling

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Abstract

Day 1 Modules

The Evolution of OPC
The OPC Classic Specifications
Security in OPC Classic
The OPC Classic Specification for Data Access (OPC DA)
The OPC Classic Specification for Historical Data Access (OPC HDA)
The OPC Classic Specification for Alarms & Events (OPC A&E)

Day 2 Modules

The OPC Unified Architecture (OPC UA) Specification
Security in OPC UA
Information Modelling
OPC UA Client/Server Interactions

Materials Included

Each participant will be provided

Access to the VMs required to carry out the practical exercises in this workshop
Electronic copies of all required documentation
A certificate of completion

Learning Environment

This workshop is made up of lectures, PowerPoint presentations and hands-on exercises. It is run in an open and friendly environment that encourages discussion and participation. Students are welcome to discuss current connectivity issues they are faced with and learn from one another.

Instructor Information


Chris Carew

	Languages: English, French Over the course of a 30+ year career, Chris has worked as a trainer in both the Royal Canadian Air Force and civilian industry. In addition to his Training roles, he has worked as a technician in the avionics, computer, and process control environments. In the Lead Trainer role at MatrikonOPC, Chris has been responsible for executing the OPC Workshops, development of the OPC training material and certification of OPC trainers both within MatrikonOPC and amongst our training partners. Over the past 4 years, Chris has circled the globe, delivering OPC training to customers in industries as varied as automobile manufacturing, oil and gas, and wind turbine power generation.

Contact Information:
Email: chris.carew@matrikonopc.com
Ph: +1 780 945 4054

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