Verifying server setup using client simulation software
This procedure uses the ProSys OPC UA Client software to verify the OPC UA server setup. Several other OPC UA clients are
available. The procedure remains basically the same for all clients.
Prerequisites:
- You are connected to a running station that is configured with the OpcUaServer.
- OPC UA client simulation software is installed.
- The station does not already have control points available.
- You have an Internet connection.
- Client user credentials (username and password) exist in the station’s UserService.
- Expand , right-click OpcUaServer and click .The AX Property Sheet opens.
- Copy the Opc Tcp Connection Address.NOTE: The port specified in this address may be blocked by the PC/network firewall. The firewall settings may need to be adjusted to allow data transfer on this port.
- Open the simulation software.The Prosys OPC UA Client window opens.
- Paste the Opc Tcp Connection Address into the available field and click the security options button (
).The Security Settings window opens.
- Select the
Security ModeandSecurity Policysettings required by the server, for exampleSign & EncryptandBasic256SHA256, and click Ok.The focus returns to the Prosys OPC UA Client window. - To define the user, click a user ID button (
).The Select User Authentication Mode window opens.
- Select a user authentication mode as required by the server, for example:
Username and Password, enter a validUsernameandPasswordand click Apply.The focus returns to the Prosys OPC UA Client window. - To connect to the server, click the connect button (
).The client connects to the OPC UA server.In the example, expanded Objects reveal the OPC UA namespace with server points. The right-side Data View tab monitors data values for the selected points.