Creating OPC data sources


The data source input mask opens, in which you can select the OPC data source as "Type" as a first step.

However, if you first assign a name to the data source and if this contains the word "opc", then "OPC" is already

preselected as the data source type. (This works with all data source types)



After this, the data source-specific settings adapt automatically to the OPC data source.




OPC Specific:


  • Connection type

Here you can choose between OPC “Classic” DA and OPC “UA”.


  • Discovery URL

The Discovery URL connects you to the server and provides information about which destination addresses are available with which settings.


  • Endpoint URL

The endpoint URL describes the server network address.


  • Security mode

Various security modes for communication with the server.

You can choose between "None", "Sign" and "Sign & Encrypt".


  • Authentication

This regulates the possibilities of authentication.

You can choose between "Anonymous", "UserName" and "Certificate".