ePAC OPC Proxies
Industrial IoT Integration Platform Production
🏭 Project Overview
A comprehensive OPC UA proxy platform developed for ePAC, enabling secure integration and data collection from industrial facilities across multiple plants and customers. This production system bridges legacy industrial control systems with modern cloud and enterprise applications through standardized OPC UA protocols and MQTT integration.
- Multi-Plant Deployment - Customized OPC proxy solutions for different industrial plants and customers
- OPC UA Protocol Support - Industry-standard communication with industrial automation systems
- MQTT Integration - IoT messaging for cloud connectivity and real-time data streaming
- Data Bridging - Secure transformation and routing of industrial data to enterprise systems
- Legacy System Integration - Support for diverse industrial equipment and control systems
- Real-Time Monitoring - Live data collection with low latency requirements
- Industrial-Grade Reliability - 24/7 operation in mission-critical environments
- Custom Plant Solutions - Tailored implementations for specific plant requirements
🎯 Key Features
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OPC UA Protocol Implementation - Full OPC UA server and client support for industrial data exchange
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MQTT Messaging - IoT-ready message broker integration for cloud and enterprise connectivity
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Multi-Plant Support - Independent proxy instances for different plants and customers
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Data Transformation - Intelligent mapping and transformation of industrial data formats
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Error Handling & Resilience - Robust error handling with automatic recovery and failover
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Data Logging & Analytics - Comprehensive logging for troubleshooting and performance analysis
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Security & Access Control - Authentication, authorization, and secure data transmission
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Configuration Management - Flexible configuration for different plant setups and equipment
🏗️ Architecture & Technology
Technology Stack
Industrial Protocols
OPC UA MQTT Industrial IoT Data Streaming
.NET Framework
C#/.NET Windows Services Cross-Platform High Performance
Integration Points
Legacy Systems Cloud Services Enterprise Apps Monitoring Tools
Deployment
Multi-Plant On-Premises Containerized 24/7 Operations
Core Proxy Solutions
- DyneaGent - OPC proxy solution for Dynea plant integration
- DyneaNorway - Specialized implementation for Norwegian Dynea facility
- opcProxyMQTT - General-purpose OPC UA to MQTT bridging platform
System Architecture
Each OPC proxy deployment operates as an independent service, enabling:
- OPC UA Connection - Connects to industrial control systems via OPC UA protocol
- Data Collection - Continuous monitoring and collection of process parameters
- Data Transformation - Mapping and normalization of industrial data
- MQTT Publishing - Real-time streaming to cloud and enterprise systems
- Logging & Monitoring - Comprehensive operational logging and analytics
🏭 Plant Integration
Multi-Plant Capability
The ePAC OPC Proxy platform is deployed across multiple industrial plants and customer installations, each with custom configurations:
- Dynea Plants - Integration with Dynea chemical production facilities (multiple locations)
- Customer-Specific Deployments - Tailored solutions for different industrial customers
- Equipment Variety - Support for diverse industrial equipment and control systems
- Regional Variants - Different implementations for regional requirements (e.g., Norway)
Operational Requirements
- High Availability - 24/7 operation in production environments
- Low Latency - Real-time data collection with minimal transmission delays
- Reliability - Automatic recovery and failover for mission-critical operations
- Scalability - Support for multiple concurrent data streams
- Maintainability - Easy deployment, configuration, and troubleshooting
🔒 Security & Compliance
Industrial Security
- OPC UA Security - Industry-standard encryption and authentication
- Access Control - Role-based authorization for data access
- Data Integrity - Validation and error checking for data transmission
- Network Isolation - Secure separation between industrial and enterprise networks
Compliance & Monitoring
- Operational Logging - Detailed logs for compliance and troubleshooting
- Performance Monitoring - Real-time metrics and health checks
- Error Tracking - Comprehensive error reporting and analysis
- Audit Trails - Complete history of data access and modifications
🎓 What This Project Demonstrates
ePAC OPC Proxies showcase expertise in:
- ✅ Industrial Protocol Implementation - OPC UA and MQTT integration
- ✅ Real-Time Systems - Low-latency data collection and processing
- ✅ IoT Integration - Bridging legacy industrial systems to modern cloud platforms
- ✅ Multi-Plant Deployment - Scalable solutions across multiple installations
- ✅ High-Availability Operations - 24/7 production reliability
- ✅ Custom Solutions - Tailored implementations for specific customer needs
- ✅ Data Transformation - Intelligent mapping between different data formats
- ✅ Industrial-Grade Reliability - Proven performance in mission-critical environments
📋 Project Status
ePAC OPC Proxies are production-deployed solutions running continuously across multiple industrial plants. The platform demonstrates proven reliability and operational excellence in challenging industrial environments.
- ✅ Multiple plant installations in production
- ✅ 24/7 operational reliability proven
- ✅ Continuous data collection and transmission
- ✅ Ongoing support and optimization
- ✅ Customer-specific enhancements and maintenance