The OPC UA™ North Connector enables OIBus to write data to OPC UA servers, allowing seamless integration with
industrial systems, PLCs, and other OPC UA-compatible devices. Unlike
the OPC UA South Connector which reads data from OPC UA servers, this North connector
sends data from OIBus to OPC UA servers.
Example Use Cases
- Process Control: Write setpoints to PLCs
- Configuration Management: Update device parameters from centralized systems
Specific Settings
Connection Configuration
| Setting | Description |
|---|
| Endpoint URL | URL of the OPC UA server (e.g., opc.tcp://localhost:4840) |
| Keep session alive | Keep session alive between messages |
| Retry Interval | Delay between retries (in milliseconds) |
Security Settings
| Setting | Description |
|---|
| Security Mode | Security mode for the connection (None, Sign, SignAndEncrypt) |
| Security Policy | Security policy for the connection (None, Basic128Rsa15, Basic256, etc.) |
Authentication Methods
| Method | Description | Required Parameters |
|---|
| Anonymous | Connect without authentication. | None |
| Username/Password | Standard username/password authentication. | Username, Password |
| Certificate | Authentication using client certificates. | Client Certificate, Private Key |