OPC UA Compliance Test Tool (UACTT) Verifies Compliance of
OPC UA FX controllers for Controller-to-Controller (C2C) communication
Scottsdale, AZ – November 12th, 2024 – The OPC Foundation, a global organization dedicated to building industrial interoperability to exchange standardized information from the sensor to the cloud, is proud to announce the addition of OPC UA FX (Field eXchange) capabilities to its certification program. This marks a significant milestone in supporting manufacturers, system integrators, and end-users in deploying fully interoperable and standardized automation systems for Controller-to-Controller (C2C) communication that enhance connectivity, streamline processes, and reduce the cost of integration.
With this the OPC UA Certification Program provides a formal testing and certification process for controllers that implement the OPC UA FX specification series (OPC 10000-80, OPC 10000-81, OPC 10000-82, OPC 10000-83 and OPC 10000-84). The program is based on the OPC UA Compliance Test Tool (UACTT) that has been extended to include now more than 350 test scripts for testing the OPC UA FX functionality in addition to the existing test capabilities for OPC UA and for the Companion Specifications.
Through this validation program, participating vendors can certify their controllers as compliant with the OPC UA FX standards, providing confidence to end-users that their devices will operate seamlessly with other OPC UA FX-compliant systems. The validation process includes rigorous testing procedures to ensure that controllers meet the OPC Foundation’s strict requirements for performance, reliability, and interoperability.
Alexander Allmendinger, Test Lab Manager of the European Certification Test Lab, explained “Vendors using the UACTT during their development process can confidently prepare their OPC UA FX controllers for certification by the OPC Foundation’s test laboratories. After that, they can bring their products to market, ensuring smooth integration and high customer satisfaction regarding interoperability.”
Stefan Hoppe, President and CEO of the OPC Foundation, emphasized the importance of this important milestone: “Adding OPC UA FX Controller testing to our Certification Program is a landmark development for the OPC Foundation and the industry as a whole. By certifying controllers that meet the OPC UA FX standards, we are setting a new benchmark for interoperability and enabling a more connected, integrated, and efficient automation landscape for horizontal communication on the shopfloor. This program is a testament to our commitment to open standards that empower end-users and strengthen the global industrial automation ecosystem.”
About the OPC Foundation’s Field Level Communications Initiative:
The following companies are members of the Field Level Communications Initiative’s Steering Committee, providing both technical and much-appreciated financial support:
ABB, Beckhoff, B&R, CoDeSys, Emerson, Festo, Hilscher, Hirschmann, Huawei, Intel, Lenze, Mitsubishi Electric, Molex, Moxa, Murrelektronik, Omron, Phoenix Contact, Pilz, Rexroth, Rockwell Automation, Schneider Electric, Siemens, Wago, Weidmüller, Yokogawa.
The technical working groups of the OPC Foundation’s Field Level Communications Initiative are open to all OPC Foundation members.
About the OPC Foundation
The OPC Foundation has been promoting the development and adoption of the OPC information exchange standard since 1996. As an advocate and steward of these specifications, the OPC Foundation’s mission is to help vendors, end users, and software developers achieve interoperability of their manufacturing and automation resources. The OPC Foundation’s mission is to provide the best specifications, technologies, processes, and certification to ensure interoperability between different vendors and different platforms securely and reliably from embedded systems to the enterprise cloud. The Foundation supports over 1000 members from around the world in industrial automation, IT, IoT, IIoT, M2M, Industry 4.0, building automation, machine tools, pharmaceuticals, petrochemical, and smart energy in achieving this goal.
More information: www.opcfoundation.org
Contacts:
Peter Lutz
Director Field Level Communications
OPC Foundation
Peter.Lutz@OPCFoundation.org
Stefan Hoppe
President and Executive Director
OPC Foundation
Stefan.Hoppe@OPCFoundation.org
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