OPC UA over TSN (EN)

Technology

Combination of OPC UA with Time-Sensitive Networking for deterministic real-time communication

Architecture

flowchart LR   A[OPC UA Client] --> B[TSN Switch 1]   B --> C[TSN Switch 2]   C --> D[OPC UA Server]   B --> E[Time Source PTP]   D --> F[Database/IT System]   D --> G[Control/OT System]      classDef tsn fill:#f9f,stroke:#333,stroke-width:2px;   classDef opc fill:#ccf,stroke:#333,stroke-width:2px;   classDef system fill:#9f9,stroke:#333,stroke-width:2px;      class B,C tsn;   class A,D opc;   class E,F,G system;

In Context

  • Typically used together with Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN), OPC UA and IEEE 802.1 Qav/b/c/v
  • Related to: Industry 4.0, IIoT, Deterministic Communication, IT/OT Convergence
  • Example use: Control of manufacturing plants with time-critical requirements
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