Event Details
OPC Interoperability Workshop 2024, Europe
Date:
Location:
Siemens AG, Nürnberg
Nürnberg
Bavaria
90475
Germany
Map and Directions
Overview
This workshop from October 21th – 25th is the event in Europe for testing OPC products for interoperability and preparing them for market. Vendors can test and debug their products against one another for interoperability, compliance and reliability. IOP workshops also provide an ideal opportunity to network with your peers, learn about OPC technology and interact with industry-leading experts.
Plan on debugging issues that occur and be prepared to modify your software components if required. Testing will be primarily for the successful operation between clients and servers; we will test for failures as time permits.
The 2023 IOPs were very successful, with several members reporting that it was “extremely valuable” in preparing their products for release.
The OPC Interoperability Workshops are open to OPC Foundation member companies only at a cost of US $750 per person. The space is limited to 40 attendees, so check back and register in time!
Because of the on-going pandemic this event will take place as hybrid event. With the capability to participate in person or virtually we will provide this important testing opportunity again to all our members around the world. This allows our attendees from other regions to participate in the testing. If you desire to participate virtually due to travel restrictions, please book the “Virtual” ticket.
The IOP Workshop, like any event in Germany, is subject to the COVID-19 meeting rules of Germany/Bavaria. The rules may change and will be made available in advance of the event.
Note: Because of national restrictions due to COVID-19 in the hosting country, this event may get canceled on short notice. We recommend to use flexible tariffs for your travel arrangements.
Available OPC Technology For Testing
- OPC Unified Architecture (UA) – Windows, Linux, Embedded
Provided Infrastructure For Testing
- Local Area Network consisting of a standard CAT5 Ethernet cable
- Internet access
- Web-based application providing Test suggestions and for recording test results
- Global Discovery Server
What to Bring
- Computer (laptops are preferred) containing your OPC product(s) for testing.
- Backup drives and/or restoration DVDs in the event your PC crashes.
- Any additional hardware/software needed to conduct your testing.
Agenda
Interoperability Workshop Preparations
Attendees will be asked to specify their products in the OPC Interoperability Test Application in order to have more time for testing during the workshop. Instructions will be provided in the event payment conformation email.
In addition, it is required for all attendees to acknowledge the Siemens Terms and Conditions for taking part in an event hosted by Siemens. You will receive a personalized document describing the event, its IT Infrastructure and the terms and conditions to be signed. If you are interested in the Terms and Conditions beforehand, you can check them here.
Monday, 21 October
12:00 – 17:30
- Network and Computer Setup
- Verify Connectivity
- Begin General Testing
We will start with network configuration. This will be done step-by-step with on-screen instructions. After successful configuration all PCs will be part of the test network. A “share” partition on the server will be used to exchange files, if necessary.
Introduction to the infrastructure and the test procedure:
- All Servers have to be specified by means of a web-based entry form (general properties, supported optional interfaces, supported ItemIDs/Conditions, etc.). This test data will be available for the clients.
- Clients will also use web-based entry forms to find available servers, view their properties, select them for testing, fill in test results, etc..
Tuesday, 22 October – Thursday, 24 October
08:30 – 17:30
- General Testing
These three and a half days will be available for general testing. Every client has to perform an IOP test with every server of different vendors. Web-based forms will show the status with respect to available servers and clients.
From past experience, we estimate an average of one hour for each test combination.
Each client vendor must enter the test results for each tested server into a web-based database. The database will be available to all participants at the end of the workshop.
Friday, 25 October
08:30 – 12:00
- General Testing
Location
Description:
Directions to Siemens
By Car
From: München / Berlin
Take motorway A9 towards Nürnberg until motorway intersection Nürnberg-Ost (do not drive towards Heilbronn at the exit Feucht already!);
Now take motorway A6 towards Heilbronn;
Exit the motorway at “Langwasser”, heading for Innenstadt/Messe;
SIEMENS is the first building on the right hand side (approx. 600 meters from the motorway exit);
Please, use the visitor parking area and entrance (second drive).
From: Karlsruhe / Stuttgart / Heilbronn / Amberg
Take motorway A6 towards Heilbronn;
Exit the motorway at “Langwasser”, heading for Innenstadt/Messe;
SIEMENS is the first building on the right hand side (approx. 600 meters from the motorway exit);
Please, use the visitor parking area and entrance (second drive).
From: Würzburg / Frankfurt
Take motorway A3 towards Nürnberg / München until motorway intersection Nürnberg;
Now take motorway A9 towards München until motorway intersection Nürnberg-Ost;
Take motorway A6 towards Heilbronn;
Exit the motorway at “Langwasser”, heading for Innenstadt/Messe;
SIEMENS is the first building on the right hand side (approx. 600 meters from the motorway exit);
Please, use the visitor parking area and entrance (second drive).
By plane or train
From the Airport by public Transportation
Take subway no. 2 towards Nürnberg main station;
Exit at Nürnberg main station and change to subway no. 1 towards Langwasser;
Exit at Langwasser-Mitte and take bus no. 57 towards Fischbach;
Exit at Moorenbrunn-Feld, SIEMENS is right across the street.
From the Main Station by public Transportation
Exit at Nürnberg main station;
Take subway no. 1 towards Langwasser;
Exit at Langwasser-Mitte and take bus no. 57 towards Fischbach;
Exit at Moorenbrunn-Feld, SIEMENS is right across the street.
From the Airport or Main Station by Taxi
The taxi stand is right in front of the exit from the airport or main station. The length of the trip and its costs applies to normal traffic circumstances.
From the airport to SIEMENS Moorenbrunn
Length of time: about 25-30 min.
Price: about €45
From the main station to SIEMENS Moorenbrunn
Length of time: about 15-20 min.
Price: about €30
Siemens AG
Nürnberg
90475
Germany
Venue Website: http://www.siemens.com/entry/cc/en/#/startscreen
Hotels
Attendees are responsible for making their own travel and hotel reservations.
Following is a list of hotels in the vicinity:
1.) H+ Hotel Altenfurt (1 KM to campus):
Ölser Straße 2
90475 Nürnberg, DE
Phone: +49 911 984649-0
Fax: +49 911 984649-500
E-Mail: nuernberg@h-hotels.com
Web: https://www.h-hotels.com/de/hplus/hotels/hplus-hotel-nuernberg
2.) Hotel Gentner (1 KM to Campus):
Bregenzer Straße 31
D-90475 Nürnberg
Phone: +49 (0)911 / 8007 – 0
E-Mail: info@landgasthof-gentner.de
Web: https://landgasthof-hotel-gentner.de/
3.) Arvena Park Hotel Langwasser (2 KM to campus):
Görlitzer Straße 51
90473 Nürnberg
Phone: 0911 / 8922-0
E-Mail: info@arvenapark.de
Web: https://www.arvena-park.de/
Primary Contact
If you have questions about the OPC Interoperability Workshop, please contact:
Frank Volkmann, Siemens AG
frank.volkmann@siemens.com
Phone: +49-911-895-2129
Fax: +49-911-895-152129
