For user authentification, HEIDENHAIN OPC UA uses X.509 certificates by default. Logins via user name and password are also possible. Permissions are managed through the control’s user administration function. A connection wizard ensures easy and dependable integration into IT and OT structures.

Compared with conventional interfaces such as HEIDENHAIN DNC, the information model of the HEIDENHAIN OPC UA NC Server is application-oriented. It describes data not only structually but also precisely as needed within the context of the industrial application.

OPC UA is the communication standard for secure, efficient machine communication. This platform-agnostic standard transmits not only raw data but also its meaning, including the unit of measure and value range. As a result, developers save time during the integration and operation of heterogenious systems.

The range of functions was selected for real-world use cases and is being continually expanded. Newly developed functions are based on realistic requirements, ensuring that the continuously developed HEIDENHAIN OPC UA NC Server delivers true value to users.