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About OPC UA
The OPC United Architecture is a machine to machine communication protocol for
industrial automation, providing a platform independent, service-oriented architecture
that integrates all the functionality of the OPC Classic specifications into one extensible
framework.
This multi-layered approach accomplishes the original design specifications goals of:
1.
Functional equivalence: all COM OPC Classic specifications are mapped to UA
2.
Platform independence: from an embedded micro-controller to cloud-based
infrastructure
3.
Secure: encryption, authentication, and auditing
4.
Extensible: ability to add new features without affecting existing applications
5.
Comprehensive information modelling: for defining complex information
Detailed information about the OPC United Architecture is available at