OPC Driver for Cisco WLC Overview

Bridge Cisco WLC Data with Industrial Automation Systems

Plug-and-play OPC client for integrating Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers with industrial automation systems
Securely collects real-time wireless access point data from Cisco WLC devices using the SSH protocol
Transfers Cisco WLC data seamlessly to OPC DA servers
Enables monitoring within SCADA, HMI, and Manufacturing Execution Systems
Provides unified visibility of wireless infrastructure alongside operational technology assets
Designed for fast deployment with minimal configuration

OPC Driver for Cisco WLC Features

Automatic generation of OPC items based on discovered Cisco WLC data sources
Customizable tag naming and organization using the driver’s intuitive graphical interface
Built in data quality indicators to reflect communication and connection status with both the WLC and the OPC DA Server
Real time value updates from the Cisco WLC to the OPC DA Server with configurable behavior (including deadbands if applicable on the server side)
Bidirectional configuration support for mapping WLC data to OPC items through drag and drop or CSV import and export
Seamless connectivity with any compliant OPC DA server, including OPC DA 2.05 and OPC DA 3.0 versions
Reliable communication handling, including automatic reconnection after communication glitches and continuous background monitoring when running as a Windows Service

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