dataFEED OPC Data Handler

Wide Range of Functionalities for Advanced Industrial Data Communication

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dataFEED OPC Data Handler is a dataFEED OPC Suite component and combines different complementary functionalities in a comprehensive package offering an improved and extended OPC Classic (optional OPC UA) communication. dataFEED OPC Data Handler enables the simple and efficient storage of process data in SQL (ODBC) and NoSQL (MondoDB, CouchDB) databases. The data logging function stores the process data in a data file and enables later evaluation for quality and management tasks.

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Overview

Comprehensive Processing System

  • Wizards for fast and easy setup of database connections
  • Storage of production data in NoSQL Big Data Storage solutions, e.g. MongoDB and CouchDB
  • Buffering of data in case of database connection aborts
  • Features for performing required proof and analysis tasks
  • Suitability for use in process optimization

Data Exchange With No Additional Components Required

  • Easy-to-use application for data exchange between controllers
  • Connection of different automation worlds (e.g. between Siemens and Rockwell)
  • Access through proprietary protocols
  • Cost savings by eliminating need for expensive gateways and complex OPC Clients
  • Unification of different communication structures into one OPC Namespace

Flexible Logging in Data Files

  • Support of different file formats
  • Proof of process data
  • Processing and analysis of stored data using standard software
  • Verification and documentation of implemented functionality

Technical Details

Supported dataFEED OPC Suite FeaturesDatabase Access, File Access, Data Exchange (between OPC Servers or between PLCs), Filter, Optimizer, Concentrator, Bridge, ocal Items (between OPC Clients), optional: OPC UA support
Supported OPC SpecificationsOPC Classic Data Access V1.0a, V2.05, V3.0, optional: OPC Unified Architecture V1.02
Supported OPC Data TypesVARIANT Data Types I1, UI1, I2, UI2, I4, UI4, R4, DATE, BSTR, BOOL and arrays (VT_Array) of these data types
Maximum Number of Items10,000
Operation ModeApplication (OutProc Server), Windows Service
Logging, DiagnosticsLogging of OPC Calls and Notifications, OPC Data, OPC Tunnel frames, text file access, database access, configurable via integrated web server diagnostic interface
Supported DatabasesNoSQL databases, e.g. MongoDB, CouchDB
ODBC enabled databases, e.g. Oracle, MySQL, Microsoft SQL Server, IBM DB2
other NoSQL- and ODBC-enabled databases upon inquiry
Supported Database Functionality
(NoSQL Databases)		Write access
TCP,HTTP, HTTPS
Methods: PUT, POST
Security SSL and user authentication
Supported Database Functionality
(SQL Databases)		Read and write access (Select, Insert)
Tables, views, functions, Stored Procedures, SQL instructions
extensive Trigger options
Supported Text File FormatsASCII, HTML, XML
LicensingRuntime license per computer
Supported Operating SystemsWindows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Embedded 8.1 Industry, Windows 10, Windows 10 IoT Enterprise
Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012,
Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019
Demo VersionFull dataFEED OPC Suite, time limited to 72 hours

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Order Numbers

LRL-DY-134301dataFEED OPC Data Handler component of dataFEED OPC Suite, Version 4.01 and higher, for extended OPC for data exchange, database access and file access, includes dataFEED OPC Organizer Classic functionality
LRL-DY-134201dataFEED OPC Organizer UA component of dataFEED OPC Suite, Version 4.01 and higher, suitable for access by any number of OPC UA Clients and for access to 1 OPC UA Server, includes dataFEED OPC Organizer Classic functionality
LRL-DY-134401dataFEED OPC Server Extension License 50 for dataFEED OPC Suite, Version V4.01 and higher, for simultaneous access to a total of up to 50 OPC UA Servers, OPC Servers and dataFEED OPC Tunnel Servers
LRL-DY-134601dataFEED OPC Server Extension License 100 for dataFEED OPC Suite, Version V4.01 and higher, increases the total number of simultaneous accesses to OPC UA Servers, OPC Servers and dataFEED Tunnel Servers from 50 to 100, requires dataFEED OPC Server Extension License 50
HUA-DD-130001USB Hardware Key for dataFEED OPC Suite, Version V4.01 and higher, replacing the standard Software Key

 

Scope of Delivery

SoftwaredataFEED OPC Data Handler
DocumentationManual, online help in English and German

 

Additional Products and Services

LRL-DY-134501  dataFEED OPC Suite, Version 4.01 and higher
LRL-DY-134001dataFEED OPC Tunnel component of dataFEED OPC Suite, Version 4.01 and higher
LRL-DY-132101dataFEED OPC Server Siemens component of dataFEED OPC Suite, Version 4.01 and higher
LRL-DY-132301dataFEED OPC Server Rockwell component of dataFEED OPC Suite, Version 4.01 and higher
LRL-DY-132401dataFEED OPC Server Modbus component of dataFEED OPC Suite, Version 4.01 and higher
LRL-DY-132601dataFEED OPC Server Mitsubishi component of dataFEED OPC Suite, Version 4.01 and higher
LRL-DY-132901dataFEED OPC Server B&R component of dataFEED OPC Suite, Version 4.01 and higher
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