Kepware Recommended Third Party OPC Training

OPC Training Institute

OPCTI offers hands-on classes, both in-person and online. OPCTI is the only company in the world that can provide the Certified OPC Professional Designation. Level 1 – 4 training is available, covering OPC & DCOM, OPC Security, OPC UA (Unified Architecture), and OPC Integrated Objects. OPC Xi information is also available through OPCTI.

OPCTI's comprehensive workshops provide automation professionals with a proven training program that enables them to quickly take on the challenging task of establishing a robust communication infrastructure. Each workshop is composed of various units that increase in complexity. In each unit, students first learn the theory followed by hands-on exercises that demonstrate common contemporary issues. Each unit has additional exercises to challenge even the most advanced students.


Automation Training - Training for Industry

Automation Training has partnered with Kepware Technologies to provide comprehensive OPC Data Access training. This two-day course is designed for the engineer and maintenance professional that will be in charge of commissioning and maintaining an OPC infrastructure. The lessons are supplemented with practical hands-on examples using real PLCs from Allen Bradley and Siemens. On completion of the course the student will be able to install, configure, troubleshoot and optimize a complete OPC system for data collection and storage.

Technology Resource Center

Technology Resource Center (TRC) has partnered with Kepware Technologies to provide training for Kepware products. Training is provided for KEPServerEX, LinkMaster, RedundancyMaster and the Kepware DataLogger. The lessons are supplemented with hands-on exercises using PLCs from Allen-Bradley and GE Intelligent Platforms (GE Fanuc). We also offer PLC and HMI/SCADA training and will work with you to develop a comprehensive training plan.

Unified Automation - OPC UA Training
Unified Automation GmbH has established a world wide OPC UA training program that includes OPC UA introduction webinars and hands-on developer training in Europe and North America.

Unified Automation has partnered with the leading OPC UA consulting companies to provide high quality training to jumpstart your OPC UA development. All trainers and presenters are members of the OPC UA core working group. Unified Automation, ascolab and DSInteroperability join together to provide a complete infrastructure to enable rapid deployment of OPC Unified Architecture in Europe and North America for Microsoft and non-Microsoft platforms.

The staff from the three companies have been actively engaged in the development of the OPC technology since the late 90s, bringing a significant portfolio of experience along with a detailed understanding of the problems suppliers and end-users face developing product software that truly supports the OPC vision of multi-vendor multi-platform secure reliable interoperability. The OPC Unified Architecture technology is ideal for moving data and information from the factory floor to the enterprise with stops in between.


Kepware Managed Training

Kepware offers a number of training classes, hosted at our offices in Portland Maine. Classes are kept small and comfortable and offer a high degree of hands-on. Additional classes can be scheduled on an as needed basis. Please contact Kepware for additional information.

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Hands-on Kepware Products Training Course Name: Hands-On Kepware Products (PDF)
Course Name: Hands-On U-CON Training (PDF)
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Description: A comprehensive overview of OPC followed by an in-depth discussion of OPC enabled software products by Kepware Technologies. The course will provide substantive knowledge of the OPC server & plug-in driver architecture in the KEPServerEX product line. Additional hands-on exercises will be provided for OPC server bridging with LinkMaster, configurable device communications with U-CON Protocol Server, or other Kepware products by request.

Provider: Kepware Technologies: Kepware specializes in OPC and device-communication technologies for the industrial automation market. For automation professionals interested in fast-tracking their experience with Kepware products, this Hands-On Kepware Products training is the best way to do so. Leverage our 10+ years of experience to take your skills to a whole new level.

Outcome: On completion of the course the student will be able to install, configure, troubleshoot and optimize a KEPServerEX project as well as two other products of the customer's choosing.


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Hands-on U-CON Training Course Name: Hands-On U-CON

Description: A brief overview of OPC client/server principles followed by an in-depth discussion of device communications for serial and Ethernet connections. The course will provide a working knowledge of creating communication transactions with U-CON's Transaction Editor interface. Our experienced trainers will provide practical hands-on examples using real devices such as: barcode scanners, controllers, I/O, RFID readers, weigh scale terminals, and a variety of sensor hardware.

Provider: Kepware Technologies: Kepware specializes in OPC and device-communication technologies for the industrial automation market. Data acquisition can be puzzling! How often have you needed to get data from common industrial devices but have been hindered by the lack of an available driver or OPC server? This course leverages Kepware's OPC server technology and User-Configurable driver to help you solve this connectivity puzzle. You may not become a device communications expert but you will be confident in creating device communication profiles for a variety of real-world industrial devices.

Outcome: On completion of the course the student will be able to install, configure, troubleshoot and optimize a U-CON Protocol Server project to acquire important device data into their OPC client-enabled applications.