Carlo Gavazzi, a manufacturer of products for industrial automation, launched a new OPC Server software for interfacing the company’s Energy Meters and EOS Array products with other OPC devices.
OPC (OLE for Process Control) is a worldwide standard for industrial data communication. It enables reliable data exchange among products and applications from different manufacturers or developers.
The software enables users to manage real-time data from electrical or photovoltaic installations using the OPC Client of choice. Up to 10 concurrent connections with 32 devices connected can be managed by single-server installation, as long as hardware and network speeds permit.
The main technical features include:
- OPC-DA specifications release 2.04 compliant
- Real-time data and alarm management
- Plug-and-play configuration of connected devices
- Multiple connections manageable by a single server
The OPC Server software connects to the following:
- Supported RS-485 meters: EM21, EM24, EM26, WM5, WM30 & WM40
- Supported Ethernet meters: WM5, WM30 & WM40
- Supported Eos-Arrays: Eos and Eos-Lite
The software is distributed as a free utility for Carlo Gavazzi distributors, integrators and customers.
Based in Buffalo Grove, Ill., Carlo Gavazzi manufactures, markets, and sells a range of products for industrial automation, energy and renewable energy, and building automation.