FDI and OPC UA – Key elements of Industry 4.0

Authors

  • Daniel Großmann Technische Hochschule Ingolstadt
  • Sven Seintsch Bilfinger Maintenance

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.17560/atp.v58i01-02.549

Keywords:

field device integration, OPC UA, IIoT, CPS

Abstract

A key element of the application of Industry 4.0 is the flexible networking of the relevant systems and tools. We show how the open access to field device information by means of Field Device Integration (FDI) and OPC UA is already possible. After positioning the topic in the context of Industry 4.0, the Industrial Internet of Things und cyber-physical systems, FDI und OPC UA technologies are considered in more detail, with a focus on the FDI information model for OPC UA. Finally, possible benefits are outlined on the basis of a demonstrator.

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Published

2016-01-01

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