What is the OPC Server?
OPC is an open interface standard for accessing process and factory automation data. OPC provides a seamless interface for exchanging data between a process control system (PCS) and a manufacturing execution system (MES).
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Functions of Exaopc
Benefits of the OPC Server
Integration of CENTUM and MES data
Yokogawa's Exaopc interface package is compliant with the OPC standards. Exaopc works in association with a variety of OPC tools with client applications such as the Exaquantum plant information management system (PIMS), the Exapilot operation efficiency improvement package, and general-purpose OPC-compliant applications. By interfacing with Yokogawa's CENTUM VP, CENTUM CS 3000, and CENTUM CS production control systems, Exaopc provides additional functions for enhanced productivity.
Industrial Applications of the OPC Server
Main features
- Exaopc interfaces with Yokogawa's CENTUM VP, CENTUM CS 3000, and CENTUM CS production control systems (PCS).
- Exaopc consists of a common user interface layer and an I/O cassette layer. The I/O cassette layer supports a wide range of PCS interface software, thus minimizing the number of changes that need to be made to PCS programs and reducing maintenance cost.
- Exaopc complies with OPC specifications such as DA, AE, HDA, security, and batch. It is DA3 certified as well.
- Exaopc has strengthened IT security functions.
Original Yokogawa functions
- Automatic saving and storage of process data acquired by the DA server in a historical database (HDA). Access to stored data is enabled by an HDA server function
- Equalization of CENTUM tag lists by Exaopc, enabling online updates of function block information
- Connection with CENTUM systems via VI702/VF702 cards and V net communication.
- Detailed security settings for clients
- Control of data access volume to prevent excessive loads on CENTUM field control stations (FCSs)
- Virtual test functions for engineering and testing of OPC clients (does not require the use of an actual FCS)
- Multiple project connection function for handling of CENTUM project data on Exaopc
- Various viewer tools and functions for monitoring of Exaopc operation status
- Enhanced IT security functions that allow users to select the optimum security level
Exaopc Release Information
Overview of the latest Release Information
R3.80 (December, 2021)
- Support of CENTUM VP R6.09
- Support of the latest operating system
Windows Server 2019 Standard (64-bit)
Archive of Release Information
R3.79 (May, 2021)
- Support of CENTUM VP R6.08
- Support of the latest operating system
Window 10 Enterprise 2019 LTSC
R3.78.10 (November, 2020)
- Support of Unified Alarms and Conditions Server (UACS) of CENTUM VP R6.07.10
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- Implementation of AOA package for improved grade-change operation
- Dramatically reduced operators' workload and transient products, as well as sharable operation know-how
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Exaquantum is a comprehensive Plant Information Management System (PIMS) incorporating a data historian for real time and historical data, alarms, and events along with aggregations, role-based views and KPIs, graphical HMI, trends, reports, and integration with different systems. It provides a cetralized repository for users throughout the plant and is the foundation for most of Yokogawa's production, safety, and alarm optimization solutions and operator effectiveness solutions. Exaquantum can acquire data from all facets of a process and transform that data into easily usable, high-value actionable information that can be made avaialable across the enterprise.
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