OPCNet Broker® DA HDA AE is an all-in-one OPC tunneling product
- Eliminates DCOM configuration headaches.
- Provides secure and encrypted communications.
- Supports OPC Data Access, Historical Data Access, and Alarms and Events.
- Works seamlessly across firewalls and segmented networks.
- Enables reliable remote OPC connectivity in minutes, not hours
OPC Support & Services
OPC DA
Secure tunneling for OPC DA servers.
- Full compliance with the OPC DA specification (2.05a and 3.0)
- Address-space browsing and tag translation from the source server
- Read, write, and subscriptions with full value, quality, and timestamp fidelity
OPC HDA
Historical data tunneling
- Full compliance with the OPC HDA specification
- Support for both raw and aggregated (processed) data
- Standard HDA aggregates (average, min/max, interpolative, time-average, count, etc.)
- Raw, processed, and read-at-time queries with end-to-end timestamp/quality fidelity
OPC AE
Event and alarm tunneling.
- Full compliance with the OPC AE specification
- Support of alarm acknowledgement across the tunnel
- Condition, tracking, and simple event handling with area/source browsing
- Event filtering and condition-state refresh for a complete, accurate alarm picture
It replaces DCOM with a reliable TCP-based communication layer that operates through a single configurable port, simplifying connectivity, and improving resilience.
Yes, OPCNet Broker is completely transparent to existing OPC applications. It acts as a proxy, allowing any OPC DA, HDA, or AE client to connect to remote servers without requiring application modifications or updates.
OPCNet Broker ensures communication integrity through data encryption, user authentication, application whitelisting, and the Tag Security add-on, while aligning with ISA/IEC 62443 industrial cybersecurity principles.
OPCNet Broker supports communication across firewalls, NAT devices, different domains, VPNs, and DMZ configurations. It only requires a single TCP port to be opened, simplifying firewall configuration.
OPCNet Broker is optimized for minimal latency and high throughput, making it suitable for real-time industrial applications.
Most installations can be completed in under 30 minutes using the configuration wizard and the graphical configuration interface. No complex DCOM settings or registry modifications are required.
OPCNet Broker® DA HDA AE Resources
Product Datasheet
Comprehensive technical specifications and features overview
Related Blogs
See the OPC product in action with real-world examples
User Guide
Step-by-step installation and configuration guide
Whitepaper
Industrial Network Security with OPC Tunneling