OPC UA Manual

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Practical 01 - Install OPC UA Client Tool

Philosophy: Open the software, open the Softwell manual, and perform the practical.

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Software: OPC UA server/client tools, PLC or simulator, optional Node-RED/Python client
Setup: Engineering laptop, OPC UA endpoint, sample process tags and certificates
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STEP 01
Open OPC UA server/client tools and load the training project for OPC UA Practical Manual.
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STEP 02
Create or open the practical object for Install OPC UA Client Tool.
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Configure the required tags, parameters, blocks or screen objects for this OPC UA connectivity workflow.
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Run compile, simulation, runtime or online monitoring as applicable and verify the practical behavior.
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Save the work, record the result and tick Practical Install OPC UA Client Tool as complete.

Expected Result

Install OPC UA Client Tool is completed, verified and documented inside the OPC UA Practical Manual workflow.

Talk to Automation Advisor

Get expert guidance for course selection, corporate training, project support and practical learning path.

Course GuidanceSelect the correct PLC SCADA, corporate, online or Industry 4.0 path.
Batch SupportGet schedule, duration, mode and prerequisite guidance.
Project AdviceDiscuss plant, automation, reporting or training requirement.
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Practical 02 - Connect to OPC UA Server

Philosophy: Open the software, open the Softwell manual, and perform the practical.

OPC UAClient ServerCertificatesIndustry 4.0
Software: OPC UA server/client tools, PLC or simulator, optional Node-RED/Python client
Setup: Engineering laptop, OPC UA endpoint, sample process tags and certificates
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STEP 01
Open OPC UA server/client tools and load the training project for OPC UA Practical Manual.
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STEP 02
Create or open the practical object for Connect to OPC UA Server.
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STEP 03
Configure the required tags, parameters, blocks or screen objects for this OPC UA connectivity workflow.
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Run compile, simulation, runtime or online monitoring as applicable and verify the practical behavior.
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Save the work, record the result and tick Practical Connect to OPC UA Server as complete.

Expected Result

Connect to OPC UA Server is completed, verified and documented inside the OPC UA Practical Manual workflow.

Skills & Tools You Will Learn

Important automation skills are arranged for job-level, project-level and Industry 4.0 learning.

PLC ProgrammingLadder, SCL/ST, hardware, I/O mapping and troubleshooting.
SCADA / HMITags, screens, alarms, trends, scripts and reporting.
Industry 4.0 ToolsOPC UA, SQL Server, Python, dashboards and Excel/PDF reports.
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Practical 03 - Browse Address Space

Philosophy: Open the software, open the Softwell manual, and perform the practical.

OPC UAClient ServerCertificatesIndustry 4.0
Software: OPC UA server/client tools, PLC or simulator, optional Node-RED/Python client
Setup: Engineering laptop, OPC UA endpoint, sample process tags and certificates
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STEP 01
Open OPC UA server/client tools and load the training project for OPC UA Practical Manual.
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Create or open the practical object for Browse Address Space.
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STEP 03
Configure the required tags, parameters, blocks or screen objects for this OPC UA connectivity workflow.
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STEP 04
Run compile, simulation, runtime or online monitoring as applicable and verify the practical behavior.
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STEP 05
Save the work, record the result and tick Practical Browse Address Space as complete.

Expected Result

Browse Address Space is completed, verified and documented inside the OPC UA Practical Manual workflow.

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Practical 04 - Read Single Tag Value

Philosophy: Open the software, open the Softwell manual, and perform the practical.

OPC UAClient ServerCertificatesIndustry 4.0
Software: OPC UA server/client tools, PLC or simulator, optional Node-RED/Python client
Setup: Engineering laptop, OPC UA endpoint, sample process tags and certificates
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STEP 01
Open OPC UA server/client tools and load the training project for OPC UA Practical Manual.
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STEP 02
Create or open the practical object for Read Single Tag Value.
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STEP 03
Configure the required tags, parameters, blocks or screen objects for this OPC UA connectivity workflow.
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STEP 04
Run compile, simulation, runtime or online monitoring as applicable and verify the practical behavior.
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STEP 05
Save the work, record the result and tick Practical Read Single Tag Value as complete.

Expected Result

Read Single Tag Value is completed, verified and documented inside the OPC UA Practical Manual workflow.

Why Choose Softwell Automation

Learn automation with practical examples, industrial troubleshooting approach and complete IT/OT learning path.

Industry Experienced TrainerReal plant examples and project based training.
Hands-on LearningPLC logic, SCADA, VFD, communication and reporting practice.
Flexible ModesOnline, classroom, corporate and in-plant options.
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Practical 05 - Read Multiple Tags

Philosophy: Open the software, open the Softwell manual, and perform the practical.

OPC UAClient ServerCertificatesIndustry 4.0
Software: OPC UA server/client tools, PLC or simulator, optional Node-RED/Python client
Setup: Engineering laptop, OPC UA endpoint, sample process tags and certificates
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STEP 01
Open OPC UA server/client tools and load the training project for OPC UA Practical Manual.
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STEP 02
Create or open the practical object for Read Multiple Tags.
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STEP 03
Configure the required tags, parameters, blocks or screen objects for this OPC UA connectivity workflow.
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STEP 04
Run compile, simulation, runtime or online monitoring as applicable and verify the practical behavior.
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STEP 05
Save the work, record the result and tick Practical Read Multiple Tags as complete.

Expected Result

Read Multiple Tags is completed, verified and documented inside the OPC UA Practical Manual workflow.

Course Contents / Curriculum

The curriculum follows a practical sequence from fundamentals to project integration.

Level 01Basic PLC, wiring, addressing and ladder logic.
Level 02Advanced PLC, networking, SCADA and diagnostics.
Level 03OPC UA, SQL, Python, reports and IT/OT integration.
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Practical 06 - Write Test Tag Value

Philosophy: Open the software, open the Softwell manual, and perform the practical.

OPC UAClient ServerCertificatesIndustry 4.0
Software: OPC UA server/client tools, PLC or simulator, optional Node-RED/Python client
Setup: Engineering laptop, OPC UA endpoint, sample process tags and certificates
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STEP 01
Open OPC UA server/client tools and load the training project for OPC UA Practical Manual.
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STEP 02
Create or open the practical object for Write Test Tag Value.
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STEP 03
Configure the required tags, parameters, blocks or screen objects for this OPC UA connectivity workflow.
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STEP 04
Run compile, simulation, runtime or online monitoring as applicable and verify the practical behavior.
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STEP 05
Save the work, record the result and tick Practical Write Test Tag Value as complete.

Expected Result

Write Test Tag Value is completed, verified and documented inside the OPC UA Practical Manual workflow.

Frequently Asked Questions About OPC UA Practical Manual Industrial Data Connectivity Practical Manual

Who can join this training?

Students, freshers, working engineers, maintenance teams and corporate plant engineers can join based on their requirement.

Is practical training included?

Yes. The training is focused on PLC, SCADA, HMI, VFD, communication, troubleshooting and project based practice.

Can I request online or corporate training?

Yes. Softwell Automation provides classroom, online, corporate and in-plant training options.

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Practical 07 - Create Subscription

Philosophy: Open the software, open the Softwell manual, and perform the practical.

OPC UAClient ServerCertificatesIndustry 4.0
Software: OPC UA server/client tools, PLC or simulator, optional Node-RED/Python client
Setup: Engineering laptop, OPC UA endpoint, sample process tags and certificates
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STEP 01
Open OPC UA server/client tools and load the training project for OPC UA Practical Manual.
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STEP 02
Create or open the practical object for Create Subscription.
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STEP 03
Configure the required tags, parameters, blocks or screen objects for this OPC UA connectivity workflow.
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STEP 04
Run compile, simulation, runtime or online monitoring as applicable and verify the practical behavior.
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Save the work, record the result and tick Practical Create Subscription as complete.

Expected Result

Create Subscription is completed, verified and documented inside the OPC UA Practical Manual workflow.

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Practical 08 - Monitor Live Data Change

Philosophy: Open the software, open the Softwell manual, and perform the practical.

OPC UAClient ServerCertificatesIndustry 4.0
Software: OPC UA server/client tools, PLC or simulator, optional Node-RED/Python client
Setup: Engineering laptop, OPC UA endpoint, sample process tags and certificates
01
STEP 01
Open OPC UA server/client tools and load the training project for OPC UA Practical Manual.
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STEP 02
Create or open the practical object for Monitor Live Data Change.
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STEP 03
Configure the required tags, parameters, blocks or screen objects for this OPC UA connectivity workflow.
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STEP 04
Run compile, simulation, runtime or online monitoring as applicable and verify the practical behavior.
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STEP 05
Save the work, record the result and tick Practical Monitor Live Data Change as complete.

Expected Result

Monitor Live Data Change is completed, verified and documented inside the OPC UA Practical Manual workflow.

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Practical 09 - Certificate Trust Setup

Philosophy: Open the software, open the Softwell manual, and perform the practical.

OPC UAClient ServerCertificatesIndustry 4.0
Software: OPC UA server/client tools, PLC or simulator, optional Node-RED/Python client
Setup: Engineering laptop, OPC UA endpoint, sample process tags and certificates
01
STEP 01
Open OPC UA server/client tools and load the training project for OPC UA Practical Manual.
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02
STEP 02
Create or open the practical object for Certificate Trust Setup.
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STEP 03
Configure the required tags, parameters, blocks or screen objects for this OPC UA connectivity workflow.
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STEP 04
Run compile, simulation, runtime or online monitoring as applicable and verify the practical behavior.
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STEP 05
Save the work, record the result and tick Practical Certificate Trust Setup as complete.

Expected Result

Certificate Trust Setup is completed, verified and documented inside the OPC UA Practical Manual workflow.

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Practical 10 - Security Policy Test

Philosophy: Open the software, open the Softwell manual, and perform the practical.

OPC UAClient ServerCertificatesIndustry 4.0
Software: OPC UA server/client tools, PLC or simulator, optional Node-RED/Python client
Setup: Engineering laptop, OPC UA endpoint, sample process tags and certificates
01
STEP 01
Open OPC UA server/client tools and load the training project for OPC UA Practical Manual.
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02
STEP 02
Create or open the practical object for Security Policy Test.
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STEP 03
Configure the required tags, parameters, blocks or screen objects for this OPC UA connectivity workflow.
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STEP 04
Run compile, simulation, runtime or online monitoring as applicable and verify the practical behavior.
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STEP 05
Save the work, record the result and tick Practical Security Policy Test as complete.

Expected Result

Security Policy Test is completed, verified and documented inside the OPC UA Practical Manual workflow.

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Practical 11 - User Authentication Test

Philosophy: Open the software, open the Softwell manual, and perform the practical.

OPC UAClient ServerCertificatesIndustry 4.0
Software: OPC UA server/client tools, PLC or simulator, optional Node-RED/Python client
Setup: Engineering laptop, OPC UA endpoint, sample process tags and certificates
01
STEP 01
Open OPC UA server/client tools and load the training project for OPC UA Practical Manual.
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02
STEP 02
Create or open the practical object for User Authentication Test.
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STEP 03
Configure the required tags, parameters, blocks or screen objects for this OPC UA connectivity workflow.
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STEP 04
Run compile, simulation, runtime or online monitoring as applicable and verify the practical behavior.
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STEP 05
Save the work, record the result and tick Practical User Authentication Test as complete.

Expected Result

User Authentication Test is completed, verified and documented inside the OPC UA Practical Manual workflow.

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Practical 12 - Namespace and NodeId Study

Philosophy: Open the software, open the Softwell manual, and perform the practical.

OPC UAClient ServerCertificatesIndustry 4.0
Software: OPC UA server/client tools, PLC or simulator, optional Node-RED/Python client
Setup: Engineering laptop, OPC UA endpoint, sample process tags and certificates
01
STEP 01
Open OPC UA server/client tools and load the training project for OPC UA Practical Manual.
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STEP 02
Create or open the practical object for Namespace and NodeId Study.
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STEP 03
Configure the required tags, parameters, blocks or screen objects for this OPC UA connectivity workflow.
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STEP 04
Run compile, simulation, runtime or online monitoring as applicable and verify the practical behavior.
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STEP 05
Save the work, record the result and tick Practical Namespace and NodeId Study as complete.

Expected Result

Namespace and NodeId Study is completed, verified and documented inside the OPC UA Practical Manual workflow.

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Practical 13 - Data Logging from OPC UA

Philosophy: Open the software, open the Softwell manual, and perform the practical.

OPC UAClient ServerCertificatesIndustry 4.0
Software: OPC UA server/client tools, PLC or simulator, optional Node-RED/Python client
Setup: Engineering laptop, OPC UA endpoint, sample process tags and certificates
01
STEP 01
Open OPC UA server/client tools and load the training project for OPC UA Practical Manual.
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02
STEP 02
Create or open the practical object for Data Logging from OPC UA.
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STEP 03
Configure the required tags, parameters, blocks or screen objects for this OPC UA connectivity workflow.
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STEP 04
Run compile, simulation, runtime or online monitoring as applicable and verify the practical behavior.
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STEP 05
Save the work, record the result and tick Practical Data Logging from OPC UA as complete.

Expected Result

Data Logging from OPC UA is completed, verified and documented inside the OPC UA Practical Manual workflow.

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Practical 14 - OPC UA to SQL Flow

Philosophy: Open the software, open the Softwell manual, and perform the practical.

OPC UAClient ServerCertificatesIndustry 4.0
Software: OPC UA server/client tools, PLC or simulator, optional Node-RED/Python client
Setup: Engineering laptop, OPC UA endpoint, sample process tags and certificates
01
STEP 01
Open OPC UA server/client tools and load the training project for OPC UA Practical Manual.
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02
STEP 02
Create or open the practical object for OPC UA to SQL Flow.
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STEP 03
Configure the required tags, parameters, blocks or screen objects for this OPC UA connectivity workflow.
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STEP 04
Run compile, simulation, runtime or online monitoring as applicable and verify the practical behavior.
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STEP 05
Save the work, record the result and tick Practical OPC UA to SQL Flow as complete.

Expected Result

OPC UA to SQL Flow is completed, verified and documented inside the OPC UA Practical Manual workflow.

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Practical 15 - OPC UA to MQTT Bridge

Philosophy: Open the software, open the Softwell manual, and perform the practical.

OPC UAClient ServerCertificatesIndustry 4.0
Software: OPC UA server/client tools, PLC or simulator, optional Node-RED/Python client
Setup: Engineering laptop, OPC UA endpoint, sample process tags and certificates
01
STEP 01
Open OPC UA server/client tools and load the training project for OPC UA Practical Manual.
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02
STEP 02
Create or open the practical object for OPC UA to MQTT Bridge.
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STEP 03
Configure the required tags, parameters, blocks or screen objects for this OPC UA connectivity workflow.
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STEP 04
Run compile, simulation, runtime or online monitoring as applicable and verify the practical behavior.
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STEP 05
Save the work, record the result and tick Practical OPC UA to MQTT Bridge as complete.

Expected Result

OPC UA to MQTT Bridge is completed, verified and documented inside the OPC UA Practical Manual workflow.

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Practical 16 - Alarm Tag Monitoring

Philosophy: Open the software, open the Softwell manual, and perform the practical.

OPC UAClient ServerCertificatesIndustry 4.0
Software: OPC UA server/client tools, PLC or simulator, optional Node-RED/Python client
Setup: Engineering laptop, OPC UA endpoint, sample process tags and certificates
01
STEP 01
Open OPC UA server/client tools and load the training project for OPC UA Practical Manual.
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02
STEP 02
Create or open the practical object for Alarm Tag Monitoring.
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STEP 03
Configure the required tags, parameters, blocks or screen objects for this OPC UA connectivity workflow.
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STEP 04
Run compile, simulation, runtime or online monitoring as applicable and verify the practical behavior.
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STEP 05
Save the work, record the result and tick Practical Alarm Tag Monitoring as complete.

Expected Result

Alarm Tag Monitoring is completed, verified and documented inside the OPC UA Practical Manual workflow.

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Practical 17 - Connection Loss Troubleshooting

Philosophy: Open the software, open the Softwell manual, and perform the practical.

OPC UAClient ServerCertificatesIndustry 4.0
Software: OPC UA server/client tools, PLC or simulator, optional Node-RED/Python client
Setup: Engineering laptop, OPC UA endpoint, sample process tags and certificates
01
STEP 01
Open OPC UA server/client tools and load the training project for OPC UA Practical Manual.
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02
STEP 02
Create or open the practical object for Connection Loss Troubleshooting.
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STEP 03
Configure the required tags, parameters, blocks or screen objects for this OPC UA connectivity workflow.
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STEP 04
Run compile, simulation, runtime or online monitoring as applicable and verify the practical behavior.
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STEP 05
Save the work, record the result and tick Practical Connection Loss Troubleshooting as complete.

Expected Result

Connection Loss Troubleshooting is completed, verified and documented inside the OPC UA Practical Manual workflow.

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Practical 18 - Firewall and Port Check

Philosophy: Open the software, open the Softwell manual, and perform the practical.

OPC UAClient ServerCertificatesIndustry 4.0
Software: OPC UA server/client tools, PLC or simulator, optional Node-RED/Python client
Setup: Engineering laptop, OPC UA endpoint, sample process tags and certificates
01
STEP 01
Open OPC UA server/client tools and load the training project for OPC UA Practical Manual.
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02
STEP 02
Create or open the practical object for Firewall and Port Check.
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STEP 03
Configure the required tags, parameters, blocks or screen objects for this OPC UA connectivity workflow.
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STEP 04
Run compile, simulation, runtime or online monitoring as applicable and verify the practical behavior.
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STEP 05
Save the work, record the result and tick Practical Firewall and Port Check as complete.

Expected Result

Firewall and Port Check is completed, verified and documented inside the OPC UA Practical Manual workflow.

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Practical 19 - Integrated OPC UA Dashboard

Philosophy: Open the software, open the Softwell manual, and perform the practical.

OPC UAClient ServerCertificatesIndustry 4.0
Software: OPC UA server/client tools, PLC or simulator, optional Node-RED/Python client
Setup: Engineering laptop, OPC UA endpoint, sample process tags and certificates
01
STEP 01
Open OPC UA server/client tools and load the training project for OPC UA Practical Manual.
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02
STEP 02
Create or open the practical object for Integrated OPC UA Dashboard.
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STEP 03
Configure the required tags, parameters, blocks or screen objects for this OPC UA connectivity workflow.
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STEP 04
Run compile, simulation, runtime or online monitoring as applicable and verify the practical behavior.
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STEP 05
Save the work, record the result and tick Practical Integrated OPC UA Dashboard as complete.

Expected Result

Integrated OPC UA Dashboard is completed, verified and documented inside the OPC UA Practical Manual workflow.

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Practical 20 - Final OPC UA Practical Project

Philosophy: Open the software, open the Softwell manual, and perform the practical.

OPC UAClient ServerCertificatesIndustry 4.0
Software: OPC UA server/client tools, PLC or simulator, optional Node-RED/Python client
Setup: Engineering laptop, OPC UA endpoint, sample process tags and certificates
01
STEP 01
Open OPC UA server/client tools and load the training project for OPC UA Practical Manual.
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STEP 02
Create or open the practical object for Final OPC UA Practical Project.
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STEP 03
Configure the required tags, parameters, blocks or screen objects for this OPC UA connectivity workflow.
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STEP 04
Run compile, simulation, runtime or online monitoring as applicable and verify the practical behavior.
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STEP 05
Save the work, record the result and tick Practical Final OPC UA Practical Project as complete.

Expected Result

Final OPC UA Practical Project is completed, verified and documented inside the OPC UA Practical Manual workflow.

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Content reviewed: 14 July 2026

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