OPC DA Protocol Essentials: Simulator, Client, and Basics

  • Course Title: OPC DA Protocol Essentials: Simulator, Client, and Basics
  • Duration: ~2.5 Hours
  • Level: Beginner
  • Prerequisites: Basic networking knowledge
  • Mode: Personal Training (Instructor-Led) | Online (MS Teams, Google Meet, Zoom, Etc.)

📝Course Description:​

Master OPC DA in this 2-hour hands-on course. Learn to configure the Prosys OPC DA Server or Matrikon OPC DA Server, use Matrikon OPC Explorer to read/write data, and understand OPC DA communication for industrial automation, IoT and IIoT. Ideal for engineers and technicians starting with OPC DA systems.

🎓What You’ll Learn:

  • Understand OPC DA protocol and its role in automation
  • Set up Prosys or Matrikon OPC DA Server to simulate data
  • Use Matrikon OPC Explorer to read/write OPC DA items
  • Master OPC DA communication (item addressing)
  • Troubleshoot common connection issues

🧩Course Structure:

  • Module 1: OPC DA Protocol Basics
    • Overview of OPC DA and its role in industrial automation
    • Key concepts: OPC DA server-client model, items, tags, properties
    • Local OPC DA communication: COM-based, running on the same Windows PC
    • Comparison: OPC DA vs. OPC UA (legacy vs. modern)
  • Module 2: OPC DA Server and Client Setup
    • Install and configure Prosys OPC DA Server or Matrikon OPC DA Server
    • Install Matrikon OPC Explorer (free client)
    • Connect locally to server: Browse and read items (e.g., Random.Int1) using Matrikon OPC Explorer
  • Module 3: Hands-On Data Manipulation
    • Read/write data to OPC DA items locally using Matrikon OPC Explorer
      • Example: Read a simulated tag, write a value to any tag
    • Monitor communication: Analyze data updates in Matrikon OPC Explorer
    • Troubleshoot issues

🛠️Tools Required:

  • Prosys OPC DA Server (trial) or Matrikon OPC DA Server (free simulation version)
  • Matrikon OPC Explorer (free client)
  • Windows PC
  • Internet Connection

🌟Certification:

  • No certificate provided.

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💵Course Pricing and Payment:

  • Base Fee: 2000₹ / 35 USD

  • Promotional Offer: 999₹ / 20 USD

  • Payment: Full payment required upfront via a secure platform (UPI / Bank Transfer / PayPal / Cashfree). No refunds will be issued.