OPC is an industry standard communication mechanism that is used by FactorySQL to access devices. OPC Servers provide an interface to the device, so that the client doesn't need to know many different proprietary communication protocols.
Below are links to some companies that produce OPC servers, as well as server "emulators", which provide a virtual PLC that you can use for testing and learning FactorySQL.
Kepware OPC Server
Kepware's KEPServerEX is the leading OPC Server providing unsurpassed industrial connectivity with over 90 downloadable device driver plug-ins that support 100's of device model types.
Matrikon is the world's largest OPC server, OPC Client and OPC Driver developer that provides connectivity to every major control system and application on the market.
A web demo is a live 45 minute demonstration of Inductive Automation's products. The demonstration is held over GoToMeeting, a program that allows you to view the presenter's desktop. You do not need to install any software prior to the demonstration. You can have multiple people attend the demonstration.
The demonstration covers the basics of FactorySQL and FactoryPMI. You will learn how to read data from a PLC and store it into a database using FactorySQL. You will then display that data in FactoryPMI. Once the demo is completed you will have the opportunity to ask any questions that you may have. Even if you choose not to use Inductive Automation's products you will still learn something about Enterprise Integration.
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