$650 one-day session
 $950 for both days

 Call 978. 499. 9271
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If you have heard of OLE for Process Control and only have very limited or no knowledge of OLE and OPC at all, then this "introductory" seminar will provide a suitable introduction for you!

You will receive an overview about OLE for Process Control as the standard for data access in PC-based automation systems. In addition, you will become acquainted with the essential components of OPC based on common-day applications.

This seminar will allow you to gain hands-on knowledge of the new technology.

Which solutions does OPC offer?

What functions are included in OPC (General Overview)?

What´s new with Data Access 2.0?

How can you benefit by using OPC?

Which development tools are available?

Which companies presently implement OPC?

Where can you obtain further information?

If you already have knowledge of OLE and OPC (for example, acquired via the introductory seminar) and would like to become more familiar with the possibilities and conditions for applying OPC technology, then this seminar will provide in-depth coverage beyond that of the introductory level.

The OPC specification will be presented to you in detail. In addition, you will be introduced to the development of OPC Servers and OPC Clients. By means of implemented OPC Clients and OPC Servers, concrete statements can be made regarding the efficiency of OPC.

In an exercise, you will have the opportunity to gather practical experience in dealing with the new technology. The interaction between OPC and Distributed COM (DCOM) is subject of this exercise.

Which functions does OPC feature (technical background)?

How can an OPC Server be designed?

How can an OPC Client be designed?

OPC Data Access 2.0

Demonstration and classroom exercise.

Exchange of experience and discussion.