Visual Industrial Data Integration
The visual platform for industrial data integration
OPC Router connects PLCs, SCADA systems, databases, ERP platforms, cloud services, and industrial equipment through a visual workflow designer. Build automated data flows, transform information, and connect OT with IT using configurable plug-ins and reusable logic.
OPC UA / DAMQTT
SQL databases
SAP ERP
REST / SOAPCSV & files
SQL & InfluxDBCloud platformsMQTT brokersSAP & MESEmail & alertsOPC UA / DASQL databasesSAP ERPREST / SOAPSQL & InfluxDBSAP & MESEvery PLC tag change fires the trigger. A change gate passes only real changes, packaged as JSON for MQTT.
Real-World Industrial Integration Applications
Explore practical patterns for moving information between production and business systems.
Swipe horizontally to explore each workflow scenario.
Select any step to see the data at that point.
Log every part to SQL, automatically
When a part completes, OPC Router reads the line values, converts units, adds shift context, and writes a production record through a stored procedure.
- A complete production record for every part, with no manual entry
- Units and shift codes added before the data lands
- Event-driven, so the database is never polled
Load SAP recipes straight into the PLC
An operator request on the HMI fires the Flow. OPC Router pulls the order's recipe from SAP, checks every setpoint against limits, and writes them to the PLC.
- No retyping setpoints from a printed order
- Out-of-range values stopped before they reach the machine
- SAP stays the single source for recipes
Post production confirmations to SAP
When an order finishes, OPC Router totals good and scrap counts, maps them to the SAP structure, and posts the confirmation.
- Orders closed in SAP the moment the line finishes
- Accurate good and scrap quantities, no end-of-shift paperwork
- Inventory and costing stay current
Publish clean plant data to MQTT
OPC Router watches the line, lets only meaningful changes through, builds a JSON payload, and publishes it to your broker with Sparkplug B.
- Only real changes on the wire, not every scan
- Payloads shaped for the systems that consume them
- No custom publisher service to maintain
Send alarms where people will see them
When an oven zone runs hot, OPC Router checks the limit, writes a plain-language message, and posts it to a Microsoft Teams channel.
- The right people hear about problems in minutes
- Messages with the value and the limit, not a cryptic tag name
- Alerts only when a condition is actually met
Turn test-stand files into searchable data
Each new results file fires the Flow. OPC Router parses it, filters out bad rows, calculates first-pass yield, and inserts everything into SQL.
- Test results searchable by serial number
- Incomplete rows caught, not silently imported
- Yield calculated on arrival, ready for reports
How OPC Router Works
Connect your systems, trigger Flows, transform data, and automate information exchange across your operation.
1. Connect Your Systems
Use plug-ins to connect OPC Router to OPC UA/DA, databases, SAP, REST APIs, MQTT, and other industrial applications.
2. Trigger a Flow
Automatically execute a Flow when a data value changes, a schedule runs, a request arrives, or another configured event occurs.
3. Process & Transform Data
Use Transfer Objects, conditional logic, calculations, filtering, and reusable functions to process information within your Flow.
4. Deliver & Automate
Send information to databases, ERP systems, MQTT brokers, APIs, printers, and other connected applications.
Connect the Systems Your Operation Depends On
From OPC UA and SAP to databases, MQTT, and cloud platforms, explore the technologies OPC Router can connect.
Build Powerful Integrations Without Traditional Programming
Design and maintain industrial data Flows visually while retaining the logic, diagnostics, and control expected in production integration projects.
- Drag-and-drop Flow configuration
- Reusable functions and logic
- Data transformation
- Conditional branching
- Testing and diagnostics
OPC Router Visual Workflow Designer
Conditional Branching
Use IF conditions to direct Flow execution based on data values or business rules.
Reusable Functions
Create callable visual logic once and use it from multiple Flows to reduce duplication.
Try/Catch Error Handling
Contain Flow errors and define an appropriate recovery path inside the integration.
Improved Variables
Organize, secure, summarize, and share information more effectively within projects.
Change Gate
Allow data to continue only when values change, avoiding repeated delivery of identical information.
OPC UA GDS
Use Global Discovery Server support to make OPC UA certificate and trust management more scalable.
Advanced Capabilities for Complex Industrial Integrations
Build resilient, reusable, observable data Flows without hiding technical depth.
Store & Forward
Buffer data locally when a destination is unavailable.
Store & Forward can retain a configurable amount or timespan of data in a local database when a database, MQTT broker, or another destination is unreachable, then deliver it automatically when the destination returns. Additional licensing applies.
Read MoreRedundancy & High Availability
Deploy monitored primary and secondary OPC Router systems.
Redundancy supports primary/secondary OPC Router deployments that monitor each other and provide failover and failback. Advanced Redundancy can cover supported destination connections. Confirm licensing and architecture for the application.
Read MoreTemplates & Reusability
Scale repeatable patterns without rebuilding every Flow.
Use reusable Flow templates, variables, functions, and mass-created dynamic instances to standardize common integrations across equipment, lines, and sites.
Read MoreMonitoring & Diagnostics
Observe execution, diagnose failures, and export metrics.
Built-in dashboards, logging, and troubleshooting views provide operational insight. Enterprise+ or Enterprise subscriptions can export detailed diagnostics to OpenTelemetry-compatible observability workflows for tools such as Grafana or Power BI.
Git Version Control
Manage accountable configuration versions with Git.
Versioning and integration with supported external Git repositories help teams review, preserve, and manage OPC Router configuration changes. Availability depends on licensed functionality.
Read MoreAdvanced Data Processing
Build industrial ETL and business logic visually.
Combine ETL operations, calculations, variables, reusable functions, conditional logic, Try/Catch error handling, and JSON/XML processing inside managed Flows.
Read MoreOPC UA Methods, Events & History
Call or serve OPC UA Methods, integrate supported OPC UA Events, and access OPC UA historical data through licensed OPC Router functionality.
Read MoreOPC UA Companion Specifications
Use semantic structures from supported OPC UA companion specifications in integration projects.
JSON Schema & REST Endpoints
Validate standardized JSON structures and create or consume REST endpoints for governed application integration.
Read MoreMQTT Storage
Persist event-driven MQTT information so Flows can access retained data beyond the original message event.
Snowflake
Create bidirectional industrial data Flows with Snowflake for modern analytics and AI-ready data architectures.
Model Context Protocol (MCP)
Provide controlled integration points for MCP-compatible AI applications and tools.
Enterprise+
Adds advanced functionality such as expanded monitoring/OpenTelemetry, versioning, and other enterprise capabilities; confirm current bundle contents before licensing.
Deploy Where Your Industrial Data Lives
Choose an architecture that matches the plant, edge, and enterprise systems involved.
Windows
Traditional Windows-based deployment for plant and server environments.
Docker
Containerized OPC Router deployment for supported Windows and Linux edge environments.
Kubernetes
Container orchestration for supported editions and deployment architectures.
Edge & Enterprise
Distribute OPC Router near data sources and connect governed Flows across sites.
Deployment support and included functionality vary by OPC Router version, edition, plug-ins, operating system, and container architecture. Confirm CPU, memory, storage, network access, certificate, database-driver, and redundancy requirements before production deployment.
Trusted for Real Industrial Integration Challenges
Verified customer statements from real industrial integration projects.
"OPC Router has enabled Kennametal to not just stream machine data up into the cloud seamlessly, it also allows us to pull and combine information from SAP and other data sources to have a more uniform data set for machine learning and dashboarding."
"The OPC Router can be used flexibly as well as installed in an uncomplicated and cost-effective way – the ideal solution for integrating our measuring systems into different plant types."
"All OPC Router-based processes are consistently robust and steady. Implementing phased automation with the OPC Router for better connectability of our production has proven to be successful."
Built for Real Industrial Integration Challenges. From machine data collection to enterprise system integration, OPC Router helps manufacturers automate information exchange across production and business systems.
Explore OPC Router Customer StoriesOPC Router Pricing & Licensing
Choose the functionality and licensing model that fits your integration requirements.
Standard Getting Started
$2,388 billed annually
Part # 41303301-SUB
- All base functionality
- Category 1 plug-ins
- Support, updates, and upgrades included
- Future Category 1 plug-ins included
Enterprise Everything
$6,600 billed annually
Part # 41303303-SUB
- All base functionality
- Enterprise plug-ins and add-ons
- SAP and ERP integration
- Enterprise+ bundle features
Enterprise Everything + Redundancy
$11,880 billed annually
Part # 41303302-SUB
- Enterprise Everything functionality
- Additional redundant system license
- All plug-ins and add-ons
- Enterprise+ bundle features
Displayed prices apply only to customers in the United States and Canada. Confirm current configuration, plug-ins, and license terms before purchase.
Perpetual
By paying a one-time license fee, you receive unlimited usage rights to the OPC Router and have the option to add a maintenance contract. This provides you with support for problems and the latest updates.
The following features are already included in the price of the OPC Router 5 basic license:
- Scripts
- Calculator
- XML transfer / XPath
- JSON transfer
- CSV transfer
- Time trigger / Cron trigger
- Variables
- Constants
- Text replace
- File transfer (not over network)
You can also add further plugins, add-ons, and ETL tools as perpetual licenses. Please contact our sales team for pricing information.
Base: visual workflows, local file transfer, calculator, XML/XPath, JSON, CSV, time/Cron triggers, variables, constants, text replacement, and C# scripts.
Category 1 examples: OPC UA/DA, OPC UA server and Pub/Sub, supported databases, REST, MQTT/Sparkplug, Excel, email, network files, RFID AutoID, printers, and barcode scanners.
Subscription: annual recurring licensing; support, product updates, and upgrades are included, and the software requires renewal to continue operating.
Perpetual: a one-time license fee provides unlimited usage rights to the licensed version. An optional maintenance contract provides support and the latest updates.
Licenses apply to a single computer or applicable Docker deployment. Store & Forward, Redundancy, Enterprise+, and other modules can require additional licensing.
Technical Resources & Documentation
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Contact a Specialist →- Docs Online Product ManualOfficial OPC Router documentation and reference material.
- Guide Quick Start & Application GuidesConfiguration guidance and practical application examples.
- Guide License ActivationOnline and offline activation instructions.
- Guide System RequirementsCurrent installation and platform prerequisites.
- Video OPC UA Methods TutorialConfigure and use OPC UA server Methods in OPC Router workflows.
- Guide MQTT & Sparkplug BMQTT client and Sparkplug B integration.
- Guide SAP IntegrationSAP RFC, BAPI, IDoc, and plant integration patterns.
- Guide REST & DatabasesREST endpoint and supported database integration resources.
- Guide Store & ForwardLocal buffering and later delivery after destination recovery.
- Guide RedundancyHigh-availability architectures and licensing considerations.
- Guide Templates & VersioningReusable configurations and accountable version management.
- Guide Docker & KubernetesContainer and edge deployment options.
- Video OPC Router Video LibraryOn-demand training and product demonstrations.
- Articles Technical BlogCurrent tutorials, releases, and application examples.
- Stories Customer Use CasesPublished industrial application examples and customer statements.
- Release Release NewsCurrent OPC Router release information and product updates.
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Request your free download link for the latest version now. You will receive a fully functional demo version with no-code data transfers and all connection options (OPC UA, REST, MQTT, SQL, SAP). Tutorials and example flows are included in the solutions gallery. The demo will operate on a 2 hour timer and can be reset by restarting the runtime service.