In industries where reliability and uptime are non-negotiable, many manufacturers still depend on legacy systems built around OPC Classic (DA, HDA, AE). These systems may be stable, but they weren’t designed for today’s fast-paced, connected world.
So, what happens when your old systems need to talk to new ones?
You don’t have to rip and replace everything. With OPC UA Wrapper, you can bridge legacy OPC Classic servers to modern OPC UA clients, efficiently, securely, and cost-effectively.
Beyond Connectivity: Secure, Scalable, and Future-Ready OPC UA Integration for Legacy Systems
In industrial environments, legacy systems built on OPC Classic (DA, HDA, AE) are still at the heart of many operations. They’ve proven reliable over the years, but they weren’t built for today’s digital and connected ecosystem. As manufacturers embrace cloud platforms, IIoT architectures, and modern analytics, the gap between old and new technologies becomes harder to ignore.
Our OPC UA Wrapper bridges that gap securely, and without disrupting your existing infrastructure. It’s more than just a communication tool. It’s a strategic enabler that lets you modernize your plant floor while preserving valuable investments.
- Unlock Interoperability with Minimal Effort
The OPC UA Wrapper allows your OPC Classic servers to seamlessly connect to OPC UA clients, platforms, and software, no custom development or reengineering required. Whether you’re working with legacy devices or advanced cloud-based applications, the wrapper ensures they can all communicate in real time.
With this interoperability in place, you gain a unified data ecosystem where all systems, regardless of age, work together efficiently.
- Enhance Security with Modern Standards
OPC Classic systems were not designed with today’s cybersecurity needs in mind. The OPC UA Wrapper upgrades these systems to benefit from OPC UA’s robust security protocols, including encryption, authentication, and user access control.
This means you can confidently apply modern security policies across your network, ensuring safe and reliable data transmission even as you expand and connect more systems.
- Boost Scalability and Flexibility
As your operations grow, your infrastructure needs to adapt. OPC UA Wrapper makes your architecture ready by enabling smooth integration of new systems, applications, and data sources. No need to overhaul your entire setup, simply scale as needed.
This flexibility is key for manufacturers moving toward Industry 4.0. You’re not locked into costly replacements; instead, you build on top of what already works.
- Extend the Life of Legacy Assets
Replacing legacy systems is expensive, risky, and often unnecessary. The OPC UA Wrapper helps extend the value and lifespan of these assets by making them compatible with modern technologies.
You protect your existing investments while still gaining access to the latest innovations, a win-win for both your operations and your budget.
Without the OPC UA Wrapper, companies would face costly and complex infrastructure changes to upgrade to OPC UA. The wrapper preserves existing investments while enabling:
- Interoperability: Connect legacy devices with modern OPC UA clients and software.
- Security: Benefit from OPC UA’s advanced encryption and authentication.
- Scalability: Future-proof your data architecture for Industry 4.0 and beyond.
What Does This Mean for Your Business?
Imagine your factory floor has many different machines and control systems speaking different “languages”. The OPC UA Wrapper acts like a universal translator, allowing all these machines to talk to each other and to your cloud or analytics software smoothly and securely.
You don’t have to rip and replace your existing equipment. Instead, you add this smart software bridge that connects old and new, letting you:
- Save money by avoiding costly infrastructure changes
- Get better insights with higher-quality and real-time data
- Improve safety and security of your data
- Move confidently into Industry 4.0 and IIoT environments
OPC UA Wrapper & OPC UA Proxy: The Twin Bridge Strategy
The two powerful solutions to bridge the gap between legacy OPC Classic systems and modern OPC UA platforms, boosting integration efficiency and unlocking the full value of your industrial data:
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OPC UA Wrapper:
Allows OPC UA clients to access data from legacy OPC Classic servers without changing your existing infrastructure. You get OPC UA capabilities with minimal effort and maximum performance. It supports:
- Reading and writing real-time data
- Accessing historical data
- Managing alarms and events
- Handling security with encryption and authentication
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OPC UA Proxy:
Enables legacy OPC Classic clients to communicate with modern OPC UA servers, providing backward compatibility. It extends the lifespan of legacy applications while giving them access to new systems through:
- Translating OPC UA protocols for OPC Classic clients (DA, HDA, AE), presenting OPC UA servers as classic servers.
- Supporting reading/writing real-time and historical data, managing alarms/events
- Handling security translation to ensure safe communication back to legacy applications
Together, the Wrapper and the Proxy create a bi-directional bridge between the old and the new, extending the life of your systems while enabling transformation.
How to Get Started: Step-by-Step Guide for OPC UA Wrapper and OPC UA Proxy
Each tool serves a different integration scenario and requires a tailored setup approach. Follow the step-by-step instructions below to choose and deploy the right solution for your digital transformation journey.
How to configure OPC UA Wrapper
When to Choose Wrapper or Proxy?
- Use the OPC UA Wrapper if your priority is to modernize access to legacy OPC Classic servers by OPC UA clients, without replacing your existing infrastructure.
- Use the OPC UA Proxy if you need to maintain legacy OPC Classic client applications while accessing data from new OPC UA servers.
Both tools enable secure, reliable, and scalable integration, accelerating your Industry 4.0 and digital transformation initiatives.
What Our Clients Say About Our OPC UA Wrapper
“Excellent technical support.
Each IO employee I interfaced with was highly qualified, professional, and retained a ‘can-do’ attitude even during challenging moments.”
– IT-OT Integration Manager, Oil & Gas Industry
“Thanks to Integration Objects’ OPC UA Wrapper, we successfully secured the data flow from our control network, improving operational visibility and enabling faster decision-making across multiple plants.”
–- Operations Manager, Oil & Gas
“The solution’s ease of deployment allowed us to integrate diverse legacy systems without disruption. Integration Objects’ professional approach and ongoing support have been key to our digital transformation success.”
–Digital Transformation Lead, Automotive Manufacturing
Ready to Transform Your Industrial Data Flow?
Our OPC UA Wrapper is a secure, and user-friendly plug and play product to unify your industrial data flow without the headache of replacing or revamping your legacy systems.
If your company is ready to break free from isolated data and unlock the full potential of your industrial information, the OPC UA Wrapper is the key to a smoother, safer, and more connected digital transformation.
