The new OPC Router version 5.3 not only adds the new Cloud File Access plug-in but also a number of new features for the OPC Router. It is now possible to browse MQTT topics and Open Telemetry is also supported. Read on to find out what else is new.
Cloud File Access: Seamless integration into the cloud
The new Cloud File Access plug-in enables the direct connection of production data to leading cloud storage such as Amazon S3 and Microsoft Azure Blob Storage. Companies can securely store, retrieve and share files over the internet, significantly increasing collaboration and flexibility.
The key benefits:
- Enhanced connectivity: transfer data from various sources such as OPC UA, MQTT, databases or local file systems directly to the cloud.
- Flexible data formats: Process data in formats such as CSV, JSON, XML and Excel.
- High security standards: Encrypted transmissions and authentication mechanisms from cloud providers guarantee secure communication.
- Scalability: Adapt storage and resources flexibly without having to invest in additional hardware.
MQTT Topic Browsing: Working more efficiently with MQTT
MQTT topics are central communication channels in the MQTT protocol that enable messages to be efficiently distributed and organized between devices and systems in a publish-subscribe architecture. With the new OPC Router 5.3 version, browsing of existing MQTT topics is now available.
What does this mean for you?
- Quick overview: The OPC Router can now retrieve and list the topics available in the MQTT Broker.
- Easier configuration: Select the desired topics directly from a list without having to enter them manually.
- More efficient use: Find the relevant topics faster and use them immediately for your applications.
This function makes working with MQTT much easier and saves time when setting up and managing your communication channels.
OpenTelemetry: Seamless integration into your IT monitoring landscape
With version 5.3, the OPC Router supports OpenTelemetry, which enables integration into monitoring tools such as Prometheus, Grafana or Splunk. This allows the OPC Router’s data and information to be monitored centrally, which facilitates the early detection of bottlenecks and the optimization of system performance. The integration of OpenTelemetry brings several advantages:
- Integration with leading monitoring tools: Seamlessly integrate the OPC Router into well-known monitoring solutions such as Prometheus, Grafana, Datadog or Splunk.
- Centralized monitoring: Keep an eye on all important logs and performance metrics of the OPC Router within your familiar IT environment.
- Early problem detection: Proactively identify potential bottlenecks or outages before they affect your operations.
- Increased efficiency: Optimize the performance of the OPC Router through targeted analyses of the collected data.
With the Enterprise+ add-on, you can take the monitoring of your OPC Router to a new level and integrate it seamlessly into your existing enterprise IT landscape.
Further new features in Release 5.3
Influx DB Plug-in
The new OPC Router version 5.3 offers some performance enhancements with regard to the Influx DB plug-in. The OPC Router is now able to write approximately 2,500 inserts per second. This means that the OPC Router can write even very large amounts of data into one or more Influx databases without any problems and without reaching its performance limit.
OPC UA 1.05
The new OPC Router 5.3 version now also supports OPC UA 1.05. The new OPC UA version has, in particular, expanded communication in the MQTT and PubSub area. The new options can now also be used with the OPC Router.
More security for your data: Secure Redundancy
Security is our top priority. With the new OPC Router version 5.3, we are introducing Secure Redundancy, a function that enables encrypted communication between the primary and secondary OPC Routers. By using pre-shared keys, a secure and trustworthy connection is established between the redundant systems.
Your benefits:
- Encrypted communication: Protect the data transfer between the primary and secondary OPC Routers with strong encryption.
- Secure redundancy: Ensure maximum availability of your systems without compromising on security.
- Easy implementation: Setting up Secure Redundancy is straightforward and can be seamlessly integrated into existing projects.
- Retroactive availability: For optimized integration into existing projects, we have also made this function retroactively available for versions 5.1 and 5.2.
By introducing Secure Redundancy, we are significantly increasing the security of your data and systems. You can rest assured that your communication is not only reliable, but also optimally protected.
Summary
The OPC Router version 5.3 offers a wealth of new features and improvements that will take your industrial data communication to the next level. From seamless cloud integration, improved monitoring capabilities and enhanced security to performance optimizations for companies of all sizes, the OPC Router is the ideal solution for modern industrial applications.
Discover the new possibilities with the OPC Router 5.3 now and get your processes on the road to success.
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