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Real world OPC-UA

use cases

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• About Kepware

• KEPServerEX® - Universal Communications Platform

• Real world KEPServerEX® use cases

• Resources and Services

CONTENTS

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About Kepware Technologies

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PROSPECTUS

Extending PTC’s reach

in Manufacturing with

industrial connectivity

solutions for the IoT

Established in

1995

Manufacturing Oil & Gas Building Automation Power IT & InfrastructureInd

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Strong History of Growth and Expansion

Located in

Portland, Maine

20+ YEARS

of developing connectivity

software for the Industrial

Automation Industry

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KEPServerEX® Universal Communications Platform

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BUT MODERN COMMUNICATIONS ARE MORE DEMANDING• Global Connectivity – across a shop-

floor or across the world

• Integration & interoperability between

production, non-production, business &

IT systems

• Data security and integrity at every

level

• Real-time performance & 24/7/365

reliability

• Centralisation, simplification & standardisation of industrial data

solutions

• Business continuity, through

Diagnostics, Redundancy & Recovery

capabilities

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IS DESIGNED FOR THESE TYPES OF APPLICATIONS

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A ENTERPRISE-WIDE CONNECTIVITY PLATFORM

• 150+ Data Source Drivers

• High-performance server core

• Deep diagnostics on all source drivers

• Media level redundancy for critical data

• Multi-Language support

• English, German & Japanese

• Multi-layer Interoperability

• Production layer connectivity

• IT & business-system layer connectivity

• IoT & Cloud connectivity

• Deep diagnostics on all client-side interfaces

• Programmatic KEPServerEX configuration from

3rd-party, custom applications

• Extended functionality through Plug-in options

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HA

SNMP

ROUTERS

OPC DA

DATABASES &HISTORIANS

ODBC

BAC/net Driver

HVAC

Building Mgmt

OPC DA/UA Client Driver3rd PARTY OPC

MES/ERP

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Speciality Drivers

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HMISCADA

PLC/DSC/RTU

150+ Drivers

OPC UAODBC

CORP HQ

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REMOTESITES

REST / MQTT/OPC-UA

IDF Splunk

CLOUD

IoT

BIG DATA

DASHBOARDS ANALYTICS

PREDICTIVE…

UCON Driver

Weigh Scales etc.

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ENTERPRISEDATABASES

Sensors Motion

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Machines

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SECURE DATA TUNNELING

OPC UA Client Driver

• Utilises OPC UA, a non-proprietary, open-standard protocol

• Creates a secure, authenticated connection through firewalls and across networks, with any standard OPC-UA Server

• Can be added to legacy OPC-DA installations, to eliminate reliance on Microsoft COM and DCOM technology

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Real world KEPServerEX® use cases

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REMOTE OPC-DA CONNECTION – OIL&GAS

OPC DA Client

OPC UA Server

OPC DA Client

OPC DA Server OPC DA Server OPC DA Server OPC DA Server OPC DA Server OPC DA Server OPC DA Server OPC DA Server

OPC DA Server

OPC UA Client

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REMOTE OPC-DA CONNECTION – OIL&GAS

OPC DA Client

OPC UA Server

OPC DA Client

OPC DA Server OPC DA Server OPC DA Server OPC DA Server OPC DA Server OPC DA Server OPC DA Server OPC DA Server

OPC DA Server

OPC UA Client

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CONNECT IT AND OT NETWORKS - PHARMA

PI_1 PI_2

UA Server

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CUG_1

DA ClientDA Client

CUG_2

UA Server

DA

Client

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RCN_1

DA Server

UA Client

RCN_2

DA Server

UA Client

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INTERNET OF THINGS (THINGWORX PLATFORM)

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KEPServerEX KEPServerEX KEPServerEX KEPServerEXKEPServerEX KEPServerEX

Siemens S7 Siemens PCS ABB 800 xa

OPC DA Server OPC DA Server

S7 Client S7 Client OPC DA Client OPC DA Client OPC DA Client OPC DA Client

OPC UA OPC UA OPC UA OPC UA OPC UA OPC UA

KEPServerEX

OPC UA Client

IoTGATEWAY

HistorianSite Historian

OPC DA Server

HistorianEnterprise Server

ThingWorx

Automation system Automation system Automation

Industrial Gateway

Historian OPC Collector

Historian S2S Collector

REST

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Resources & Services

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Product Training explores Kepware’s solutions for Industrial Automation and the Internet of Things.• Monthly training course in Portland, Maine

• On-site classes available upon request

• On-the-road training opportunities at special events

Topics include:• Optimizing server communications

• Implementing diagnostic tools for troubleshooting and debugging

• Using leading technology like REST for web connectivity and OPC UA for tunneling secure data

HANDS-ON TRAINING

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Kepware.com• Access fully-functioning demo

downloads, in-depth product information, an extensive video collection, and case studies, whitepapers, and eBooks

Social Media• Stay up to date on product

news, job opportunities, industry events, and photographs

Blog• Explore industry trends and

technology, Kepware’s culture and news, and tradeshow and event synopses

ONLINE RESOURCES

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CONNECT WITH US

SalesRequest a pre-sales consultation or pricing information• x208• sales@kepware.com

TrainingAttend hands-on, customized training classes

• x155 • training@kepware.com

www.kepware.com

Technical SupportGet assistance from experienced engineers• x211• technical.support@kepware.com

BlogStay up to date on the latest in automation and communications• https://info.kepware.com/blog/

Social MediaFind product news, industry updates, event coverage, and more

Kepware official Preferred Distributor

in the Nordics and Benelux

• www.novotek.com

• info@novotek.fi

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Thank you!