Redundant use of OPC servers

A redundant OPC UA server system comprises the following:

Server PC with

• Operating system for Windows server
• SOFTNET-PB S7 or HARDNET-PB S7 software based on OPC UA server
• S7 OPC Redundancy software

The redundant operation of up to two OPC UA servers is possible.

Client PC (HMI)

• Software for OPC clients that supports OPC UA (incl. REDCONNECT functionalities in accordance with OPC UA specification)

The communication parameters are configured using STEP 7 or SIMATIC NET NCM PC. A configuration tool is included in the scope of delivery of the SIMATIC NET PC products.