Matrikon OPC
Industrial Data Connectivity for Any Application.
Overview
Matrikon is a long-standing brand in the industrial automation space, specializing in OPC (OLE for Process Control) technology. They provide a wide range of OPC servers for specific devices, as well as tools like OPC Tunneller for secure remote connectivity and OPC DataHub for bridging different data sources. Their focus is on providing reliable, standards-based data access.
✨ Key Features
- Wide range of device-specific OPC UA and DA servers
- OPC Tunneller to overcome DCOM issues
- Data aggregation and bridging tools
- Redundancy and security features
- OPC compliance testing
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Deep expertise and long history in OPC technology
- Focus on security and reliability with tools like Tunneller
- Broad portfolio of individual OPC servers
Unique Value: Provides robust, secure, and standards-compliant OPC connectivity solutions built on decades of industry expertise.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Using an OPC server to connect a Siemens S7 PLC to an AVEVA HMI
- Using OPC Tunneller to securely connect a plant-floor OPC server to a corporate historian over a firewall
- Aggregating data from multiple vendor PLCs into a single OPC UA interface
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Cloud-native IoT applications
- Applications that do not use the OPC standard
🏆 Alternatives
While Kepware offers an all-in-one suite, Matrikon provides a broad portfolio of specialized tools. It is more focused on pure OPC connectivity than platforms like Ignition.
💻 Platforms
✅ Offline Mode Available
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Varies tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
✓ 14-day free trial
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