Course Description
This course provides a practical understanding of OPC (Open Platform Communications) as a standard for interoperable communication between PLCs, DCS, SCADA, HMI, historians, and other industrial systems.
The training covers OPC DA (Data Access) for real-time data exchange and OPC UA (Unified Architecture) for secure, platform-independent industrial communication. Participants will learn OPC architecture, configuration, connectivity, security, diagnostics, and practical implementation through classroom instruction and hands-on laboratory exercises.
Course Outline
Professional OPC Connectivity & Industrial Data Integration Training
Module 1 — OPC Fundamentals & Architecture
- Introduction to OPC and Industrial Connectivity
- OPC Architecture and Communication Structure
- OPC DA, OPC HDA and OPC UA Overview
- OPC Data Quality, Timestamp and Status
- OPC Connectivity: Traditional vs Modern Architecture
Module 2 — OPC Communication & DCOM
- Introduction to Windows DCOM and OPC Communication
- DCOM Configuration and Security Concepts
- OPC/DCOM Connectivity and Authentication
- Common OPC and DCOM Errors
- DCOM Connectivity Testing and Troubleshooting
Module 3 — OPC Server Configuration
- OPC Server Installation and Configuration
- Creating OPC Projects and Communication Channels
- Configuring PLC/Device Connections
- Creating and Managing OPC Tags
- OPC System Tags and Status Monitoring
Module 4 — OPC Client & Application Integration
- OPC Client Architecture and Configuration
- Browsing and Selecting OPC Tags
- Reading and Writing OPC Data
- Data Quality and Communication Status Monitoring
- Integrating OPC with HMI, SCADA and Applications
Module 5 — OPC Security & Network Configuration
- OPC Security Fundamentals
- Windows User and Permission Management
- DCOM Security Configuration
- Windows Firewall and Network Configuration
- Secure OPC Communication Best Practices
Module 6 — OPC Diagnostics & Troubleshooting
- OPC Server and Channel Diagnostics
- OPC Client and Communication Diagnostics
- Troubleshooting OPC/DCOM Errors
- Network Packet Analysis with Wireshark
- Systematic OPC Troubleshooting Methodology
Module 7 — OPC Performance & Optimization
- OPC Project Optimization
- Tag Configuration and Scan Rate Optimization
- Communication Performance Monitoring
- OPC Server Resource and Performance Analysis
- Benchmarking OPC System Performance
Module 8 — Advanced OPC Components & Solutions
- OPC Tunneling Architecture and Configuration
- OPC Data Manager and Data Routing
- OPC Redundancy and Failover Configuration
- OPC Data Logger and Historical Data Collection
- High Availability and Reliability Concepts
Module 9 — OPC UA & Modern Industrial Integration
- OPC UA Architecture and Key Concepts
- OPC UA Client and Server Configuration
- OPC UA Security and Certificates
- OPC UA Data Modeling and Information Structure
- OPC UA Integration with Modern IT/OT Systems
Module 10 — Industrial Data Integration
- PLC → OPC → SCADA Architecture
- OPC Integration with Historian and Databases
- OPC Integration with MES and Production Systems
- IT/OT Data Integration Concepts
- Industrial Data Flow and System Architecture
Module 11 — Hands-On OPC Implementation
- Build an OPC Communication Project
- Configure PLC/Device, Channel and Tags
- Configure OPC Client and Data Monitoring
- Implement Diagnostics and Troubleshooting
- Testing, Documentation and Commissioning
Module 12 — Industrial Case Studies
- PLC–OPC–SCADA Integration
- Multi-PLC OPC Communication
- OPC Data Collection and Historian Integration
- OPC Redundancy and High-Availability Architecture
- Real-World OPC Troubleshooting Case Studies
Laboratory Exercise
- OPC Software
- Simulator
Objectives
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Understand OPC architecture, communication concepts, OPC DA, OPC UA, data quality, and industrial connectivity.
- Configure and manage OPC Servers, Channels, Devices, Tags, and OPC Client applications.
- Configure DCOM, network, firewall, and security settings for reliable OPC communication.
- Perform OPC diagnostics, troubleshooting, and performance optimization
- Implement advanced OPC solutions, including tunneling, redundancy, data logging, and integration with SCADA, HMI, Historian, and other IT/OT systems.
Who Should Attend ?
This class is ideal for instrument and control system engineer, process engineer, supervisors, plant floot operatiors and other individuals charged with the responsibility of deploying and/or maintaining Process Control System.