OPC Buffer

Matrikon OPC Buffer is a local historian that collects/stores OPC data, and makes it available to any OPC Client.

Storing process data in the field or on the fly just got easier

What Is It?

Matrikon OPC Buffer is an off-the-shelf solution for remote data collection, buffering, and with the optional History-Link module, historical data transfer to a central process historian. The historian employs a rolling internal buffer so that it can store configurable amounts of data internally and then over-write the oldest data when the buffer length is full. An OPC Client is used to collect data, and an OPC Server distributes the information to any client that may require it.

Matrikon OPC Buffer is ideal for engineers and project managers who need guaranteed data collection and delivery from geographically remote sites. The flexible historian enables users to store process data in the field or on the fly. It is an easy-to-integrate “store and forward” solution that moves data from any OPC-enabled system to any historian.

Unlike other remote data collection applications, it allows users to trend and view data at the source for on-the-spot troubleshooting and data analysis without the inconvenience of access to the enterprise historian. The historian can be configured remotely via wireless or Ethernet network

How Does It Work?

Matrikon OPC Buffer with History Link can be seamlessly paired in series to provide a quick and easy, field-redundant data architecture. This makes it perfect for operational sites that are remote or isolated from the main historical network

 

Ensure reliable remote data collection with Matrikon OPC Buffer

Easily collect, buffer, and transfer historical data to a central process historian. Ideal for engineers and project managers needing on-the-spot data analysis and seamless integration. Start optimizing your data management today!

Matrikon OPC Buffer is a local historian that collects/stores OPC data, and makes it available to any OPC Client

Supported OPC Specs

OPC DA (OPC Data Access) 1.0a
OPC DA (OPC Data Access) 2.0a
OPC DA (OPC Data Access) 2.05a
OPC DA (OPC Data Access) 3.0a
OPC HDA (OPC Historical Data Access) 1.00
OPC HDA (OPC Historical Data Access) 1.10
OPC HDA (OPC Historical Data Access) 1.20

Software Requirements

Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 3 (32-bit)
Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2 (64-bit)
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server Service Pack 2 (32-bit and 64-bit)
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server R2 Service Pack 2 (32-bit and 64-bit)
Microsoft Windows 2008 Server Service Pack 2 (32-bit and 64-bit)
Microsoft Windows 2008 Server R2 (64-bit)
Microsoft Windows 7 Service Pack 1 (32-bit and 64-bit)
Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1

Hardware Requirements

Intel CORE2 Duo Processor
2048 MB RAM
~80 GB 7200 RPM Hard Drive

Remote Configuration

MatrikonOPC Buffer can be configured remotely via wireless or Ethernet network. This is especially useful for remote sites that are logistically hard to get to, or in climate prevents manual retrieval of data 

Typical Applications

Rolling Buffer Mode: Loop performance analysis and tuning, short term
historical monitoring, store and forward...
Continuous Storage Mode: Long term process analysis, process tracking...