Hi Dojo!
I noticed there is an element type called OPC:
But I can't find that much information about it. Can anyone explain to me what it is and maybe give some examples?
Thanks in advance!
OPC is a type of communication protocol/standard (like snmp). Typically this is used in PLC Devices e.g the Siemens S7
PLC Devices are typically used in industrial automation like automated pick and pack order system e.g Palletisers
All of the hardware machines that are part of that automation chain can report their status to the PLC .
A monitoring and control system then can talk to that PLC via the OPC protocol.
(OPC UA)
In our domain we don't typically encounter this method of communication as we have more direct methods of communications.
We did do some integrations with the S7 in DataMiner, so DM can talk via OPC to the PLC. However typically this kind of communication will be phased out in preference of a more direct connection to the end device.