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Matrikon OPC UA Tunneller

Matrikon OPC UA Tunneller for Secure OP Communication

Matrikon OPC UA Tunneller and Industry 4.0

In today’s industrial environments, secure and reliable communication between systems is essential for operational efficiency. Matrikon OPC UA Tunneller simplifies industrial connectivity by securely tunneling OPC data across networks, firewalls, domains, and remote locations without the complexity of DCOM configuration. Whether you are connecting SCADA systems, PLCs, HMIs, historians, or enterprise applications, Matrikon OPC UA Tunneller provides a secure and dependable way to transfer real-time industrial data while minimizing communication failures and downtime.

At EMI, we help organizations across the Middle East, Africa, and GCC deploy industrial connectivity solutions that improve visibility, security, and operational performance.

What is Matrikon OPC UA Tunneller?

Matrikon OPC UA Tunneller is an industrial software solution designed to securely connect OPC systems across networks, domains, and firewalls without relying on complex DCOM settings. Traditional OPC communication often faces challenges such as firewall restrictions, Windows security limitations, cross-domain connectivity issues, and unstable remote communications. OPC UA Tunneller addresses these challenges by creating a secure communication tunnel between OPC servers and OPC clients, enabling seamless and reliable industrial data exchange.This makes it an ideal solution for organizations looking to improve connectivity between plants, substations, remote facilities, SCADA systems, and industrial automation platforms.

Matrikon OPC UA Tunneller helps you prepare for increased use of OPC UA, ensuring smooth communication between OPC Classic and OPC UA, and across different networks. It's the ideal tool for quickly setting up OPC Classic and Classic-to-UA connections.

Reliable, secure connectivity is central to IIoT and Industrie 4.0, and is the function of the OPC UA protocol. Migration to this technology provides the best in open data transport today and in the years ahead.

1 - Makes OPC data connectivity painless regardless of whether you need to connect between different enterprise levels or across the globe. 
2 - Allows OPC UA-enabled client applications to communicate with OPC Classic Servers and Clients, as well as OPC UA Servers and vice versa.

For the past 10 years, Matrikon® OPC Tunneller™ has delivered a best-in-class solution to eliminate the majority of OPC Classic connectivity problems via a single, easy-to-use package. With Matrikon OPC UA Tunneller, Matrikon continues this legacy while adding powerful functionality to extend the useful life of your OPC Classic components.

 

Eliminate Complex DCOM Configuration

Secure OPC Communication Across Firewalls and Domains

One of the biggest challenges in traditional OPC communication is configuring DCOM settings. Matrikon OPC UA Tunneller removes the need for complicated DCOM setup, significantly reducing engineering effort, troubleshooting time, and maintenance complexity. Matrikon OPC UA Tunneller allows industrial systems to securely communicate across firewalls, domains, VPNs, remote locations, and segmented networks, ensuring uninterrupted access to operational data.
Why Choose Matrikon OPC UA Tunneller?
Industrial operations require secure, stable, and high-performance communication between systems. Matrikon OPC UA Tunneller offers a reliable way to improve industrial connectivity while reducing operational risk.

Improve Reliability and Minimize Downtime

Simplify Industrial Network Integration

Unstable communication between industrial systems can lead to delays, production losses, and operational risks. OPC UA Tunneller provides dependable communication channels that help reduce interruptions and improve uptime. Whether integrating legacy OPC DA systems or modern industrial applications, Matrikon OPC UA Tunneller simplifies communication across diverse automation environments.

Enhance Industrial Cybersecurity

Enable Remote and Multi-Site Connectivity

By reducing reliance on traditional DCOM communication and enabling secure tunneling across networks, OPC UA Tunneller helps organizations strengthen industrial communication security. For organizations operating across multiple facilities, remote assets, or distributed operations, OPC UA Tunneller helps maintain reliable communication between geographically separated systems.
Industrial Applications of OPC UA Tunneller
Matrikon OPC UA Tunneller supports a wide range of industrial environments and automation systems.
Oil & Gas Manufacturing and Smart Factories Power and Utilities
Improve secure communication between field systems, control rooms, and enterprise applications. Enable reliable real-time data exchange across production systems and industrial automation platforms. Maintain stable communication between power generation systems, substations, and monitoring applications.
Water and Wastewater Process Industries    
Improve operational visibility by securely connecting remote pumping stations and treatment facilities. Support continuous operations with reliable industrial communication across distributed systems.    

Compatible Systems and Platforms

SCADA systems PLCs and HMIs Industrial historians Enterprise applications OPC DA and OPC UA environments Distributed control systems (DCS)

Compatible with leading industrial platforms including:

AVEVA / Wonderware Siemens Rockwell Automation Schneider Electric GE Systems
Honeywell Yokogawa Emerson ABB PI Historians
Any OPC compatible device or software

Looking for Secure OPC Connectivity?

EMI helps industrial organizations deploy Matrikon OPC UA Tunneller to simplify connectivity, eliminate DCOM issues, and improve secure communication across industrial systems. Contact our experts today to discuss your industrial connectivity requirements.

Why Choose EMI for Matrikon OPC Solutions? EMI provides industrial organizations across the Middle East, Africa, and GCC with advanced OPC and industrial connectivity solutions tailored to operational requirements. Our expertise extends beyond software supply—we help customers successfully implement, configure, and optimize industrial communication systems.

Features

Enables seamless OPC data transfer through multiple mediums across geographical locations
Addresses problems with using OPC Classic components based on DCOM
Eliminates permission issues encountered across domains and workgroups
Provides 64-bit support for both client-side and server-side connections
Employs an intuitive, user-friendly interface
Operates in the familiar Microsoft Windows environment
Requires minimal user knowledge of OPC UA
Eliminates rip-and-replace of OPC Classic assets

Software Requirements

The following Microsoft Operating Systems have been tested with this OPC Server:
Microsoft Windows 7 (32/64 bit)
Microsoft Windows 10 (64-bit)
Microsoft Windows 11
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 (64-bit)
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 (64-bit)
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows Server 2022

Hardware Requirements

Intel CORE i5
4 GB RAM
80 GB 7200 RPM Hard Drive
Supported OPC Specification

Supported OPC Spec

Classic to Classic: DA 3.0, HDA 1.2 and A&E 1.1
Classic to UA: OPC classic DA/UA DA
UA to Classic: OPC classic DA/UA DA, classic HDA/UA HA (vendor specific), classic A&E/UA AC

Key Features

Covert DA to UA Tags
Converting OPC DA (Data Access) to OPC UA (Unified Architecture) tags is achieved easily and robustly.
Firewall-Safe OPC Communication
Connect industrial systems securely across firewall-protected environments without compromising performance.
DCOM-Free Connectivity
Avoid the complexity and maintenance burden associated with DCOM configuration.
Cross-Domain Communication
Enable reliable OPC communication across Windows domains and segmented industrial networks.
Secure Data Exchange
Ensure industrial data moves securely between systems while maintaining operational reliability.
Easy Deployment and Maintenance
Reduce engineering effort with simplified setup and faster implementation.

Benefits

Allows easy access to OPC Classic sources
Aligns OPC Classic connectivity with IT best practice
Eliminates rip-and-replace of OPC Classic assets
Encryption feature secures data from unauthorized access. 
The Data Compression feature reduces network loading. 
Data sent over satellite and other per Megabyte connections can be reduced for significant cost savings.
Historical data can be compressed to a  size much smaller than the original data, all without any data loss