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COMPRESSED AIR
Atlas Copco has put theory into practice with the introduction of OPC UA-enabled compressors
allows different technologies to “talk” to each other without the risk of miscommunication. This ensures a smoother automated production environment. The ultimate objective is to ensure that all
business and control information can be based on a single source of relevant data in order that companies can maximise growth, productivity, and profitability. OPC UA is also an important step toward
Industry 4.0. It is the standard that solves interoperability challenges and acts as an ecosystem enabler to ensure that multiple open standards, such as Industry 4.0, NAMUR NOA, OPAF and Ethernet APL can work seamlessly together. Furthermore, the versatility of the platform
offers a range of benefits that go far beyond simply standardising machine-to-machine communications: Security In a world in which hackers get
more sophisticated and more and more equipment is connected online, the security of sensitive machines also has to improve to keep ahead of potential threats. OPC UA technology has security built into its design and is a firewall-friendly platform that features
a variety of encryption levels, as well as authentication, auditing, and user control. Platform independenceOPC UA is not tied
to any specific operating system or programming language. That means it can be used on different hardware platforms, such as PC hardware or cloud-based servers, and is compatible with the majority of Windows, Apple OSX, and Android operating systems, as well as others. ExtensibilityOPC UA is a future-oriented
system that is designed to incorporate the technologies of tomorrow. In other words, it is capable of accommodating technologies yet to be developed, while continuing to be backwards compatible for existing products even as it evolves. Functional equivalenceOPC UA is an
extension of the original OPC technology, which can still be integrated easily into any new and improved system. Smart insights and improved productivity
Finally, the application of OPC UA technology will make it easier for an industry operator to gather data from all of its different machines and to optimise production operations. Atlas Copco’s OPC UA-enabled
compressors can be combined with other innovative systems: Atlas Copco’s well- established SmartLink cloud platform offers insights, dashboards to enhance energy saving, and the possibility to let the system supplier take on total responsibility for a compressed air installation. Together, OPC UA and SmartLink offer the benefits of real-time on-site and remote monitoring, as well as smart insights and improved productivity opportunities, from anywhere in the world.
Atlas Copco
https://www.atlascopco.com/en- uk/compressors/customerbenefit/atlas-copco- industry-4-0/gateway/opc-ua-enabled- compressors
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