Opc Ua Server; Introduction; Preconditions - Siemens SITOP UPS1600 Manual

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3.8 OPC UA server

3. In the editor area, click on "Browse", and in the file dialog, select the path where the
configuration file should be saved.
4. Click on the "OK" button to load the configuration.
3.8 OPC UA server
3.8.1

Introduction

OPC UA (Open Platform Communications - Unified Architecture) for non-proprietary
communication in automation systems.
You can find information in the Internet at opcfoundation.org
(https://opcfoundation.org/about/opc-technologies/opc-ua/).
3.8.2

Preconditions

Note
Example of an installation
Using "UaExpert" as example, this section describes how, using a client, you access
SITOP UPS1600 data.
● UaExpert V1.4.4 is installed.
The OPC UA client for Microsoft Windows can be downloaded from the Internet site of
Unified Automation:
https://www.unified-automation.com/downloads/opc-ua-clients.html
automation.com/downloads/opc-ua-clients.html)
● Main module SITOP UPS1600 operates with firmware version v2.2.0 or higher.
● The IP address of SITOP UPS1600 is configured.
● The OPC UA server of the SITOP UPS1600 is activated.
Note
For OPC UA, every device is assigned a profile, which describes the capability of the
particular device.
The OPC UA server of the SITOP UPS1600 corresponds to the "Micro Embedded Device
Server" profile.
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