OPC unified architecture explained

International independent training organisation OPC Training Institute (OPCTI) will, on 16 September, address the impact of the OPC Foundation's OPC unified architecture (UA) specification on the worldwide manufacturing industry.

The OPC UA specification was first proposed in 2004; however, integrators have not seen products available with the UA wrapper until 2008. The evolution of OPC has many automation personnel and engineers wondering if the new standard is making their existing OPC data communication networks obsolete.

"OPCTI is regularly asked to explain what impact the UA spec has on industry," said Randy Kondor, president of the OPC Training Institute.

"People are confused and are looking for answers. The role of the OPC Training Institute is to provide answers and help end users and integrators understand the ins and outs of OPC technology."

Managers, automation and IT personnel, engineers and others are invited to register for the complimentary one-hour, online symposium taking place on 16 September 2008. For more information, visit the OPCTI website.