Kepware OPC Technology (Modules 1-2)
Automation Training has partnered with Kepware Technologies to provide comprehensive OPC Data Access training. This two-day course is designed for the engineer and maintenance professional that will be in charge of commissioning and maintaining an OPC infrastructure. The lessons are supplemented with practical hands-on examples using real PLCs from Allen Bradley and Siemens. On completion of the course the student will be able to install, configure, troubleshoot and optimize a complete OPC system for data collection and storage.
Duration: 2 days
Course Outline
Module 1
This module takes a fundamental approach to learning OPC. It starts off with an introduction for the reasons behind the creation of OPC and the technologies it relies upon. Students will receive a thorough background into the OPC Data Access specifications. Finally, the theory will be put into practice by configuring a server and client.
Lessons
- Introduction
- Underlying Technologies
- Specification Overview
- Configuring a Server
- Configuring a Client
- Configuring RSView
Module 2
This module starts off by discussing data logging terms and techniques. It continues by focusing on networks and getting OPC to work between remote computers. How to set up and secure Microsoft’s DCOM technology is discussed at length. There are two lessons on troubleshooting common problems and increasing performance throughput. Finally, the module wraps up with a look at implementing redundancy for critical applications.
Lessons
- Data Logging
- Networking Essentials
- DCOM Settings and Security
- Troubleshooting
- Performance
- Redundancy
