Configuration

To configure this Protocol as a ExternalTags, go to Unified Namespace → External TagProvider and create a new provider for OPC UA Client Driver.

The configuration includes:

• URL: Enter the endpoint URL of the OPC UA server.
  • You can discover a OPC UA Server clicking on the Discovery button next to the URL field.
  • A new window will appear. Here, enter the IP Address and Port Number where the OPC UA server is running.
  • Click the Search button. This will scan for available OPC servers on the specified port.
• Domain: Provide the domain name for the server (if applicable).
• User Name: Input the username for your OPC UA server connection.
• Password: Enter the corresponding password for the provided username.

• Certificate Configuration:

  • Certificate: Choose between "Custom" (if you have a specific certificate) or "Default" based on your setup requirements.

• Additional Settings:

  • Windows Authentication: Check this box if you're using Windows-based authentication.
  • Disable Security: Enable this if you wish to disable security features (Note: Use with caution).
  • Refresh Rate: Specify the rate at which data will refresh or update in milliseconds.
  • All Items Same Group: Check this option if you want all items to be grouped together.
  • Enable Read Pooling: Enable this to enable read pooling for data acquisition.

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