Vertical integration into higher-level systems

Telematic Data Collector (TDC): the gateway system for process analysis and monitoring

SOPAS OPC server

OPC technology is used to exchange data between field devices and Windows-based applications. OPC is suitable only for non-deterministic communication. The SOPAS OPC server from SICK follows the OPC-DA specifications and therefore can be used on Windows operating systems. In addition to the standard data types, our OPC server also supports methods that enable unlimited access to the SICK sensors from an HMI.

SOPAS OPC server download

The following sensor solutions can be operated with the SOPAS OPC server:

bar code scanners, RFID, image-based code readers, 2D LiDAR sensors, track and trace systems, distance sensors, gas flow meters, gas analyzers, dust measuring devices, tunnel sensors

Sensor Integration Machine (SIM): data interface and real-time fusion of sensor data

Web server

The SOPAS web server from SICK can be applied in situations where the use of OPC technology is not possible or desired but where a web browser is available. The web server sets itself apart in that as well as exchanging data, it also provides visualizations of the devices – a major benefit particularly with regard to vision sensors. It supports ZeroConfig, DHCP, and UPnP, thereby enabling rapid and straightforward communication via the Ethernet interface. Additional knowledge of IP addresses is not necessary.

The following devices have a web server:

AFM60A, Inspector PI series, Inspector PIM series, CLV62x-65x, LECTOR62x, LECTOR65x, RFU6xx