Scientists and engineers can use any OPC-enabled software - LIMS, spreadsheets, databases, etc - to communicate with the new Microlink OPC devices for measurement and control.
Scientists and engineers can use any OPC-enabled software - LIMS, spreadsheets, databases, etc - to communicate with the new Microlink OPC devices for measurement and control.
Microlinks can manage the initial data collection and use your favourite software to store, process and present the data.
The OPC Microlinks connect to a PC over either RS232 or RS485 cables. They allow monitoring and control of, for example, voltage, temperature, pH, strain, humidity, force, pressure, current, resistance, level, flow, displacement, vibration, speed and concentration.
Part of Microsoft Windows, the OPC (open process control) standard specifies a common software interface that eliminates the need for individual drivers for each piece of equipment.
It makes it easy to combine hardware and software from many different manufacturers into one integrated system.
The Microlinks' new OPC capabilities mean they can be quickly added to any OPC-enabled system - working alongside third-party hardware and software with no system-integration headaches or installation downtime.
Current serial Microlink users can add OPC compatibility simply by purchasing some OPC-server software from Biodata.
This costs œ145 (around $230 US or 230 Euros) and runs under Windows 95 and later.
