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Industrial Automation Engineer
Professional Services

Expert OPC Server Setup & Configuration

Let our industrial connectivity experts configure your OPC server infrastructure—fast, secure, and optimized from day one.

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28+
Years OPC Experience
140+
Supported Protocols
1000s
Servers Configured
5-10
Day Avg Implementation

Why Professional OPC Server Setup?

Setting up an OPC server can be deceptively complex. What seems like a straightforward task often turns into weeks of troubleshooting.

Driver Complexity

Each PLC manufacturer has unique protocols and configuration requirements that can take weeks to master.

Network Issues

IP conflicts, firewall rules, and network segmentation can prevent communication between devices.

Performance Tuning

Incorrect polling rates and scan frequencies can overload networks or miss critical data changes.

Security Concerns

Improperly configured OPC UA servers can expose your industrial network to security vulnerabilities.

The Result: Projects that should take days stretch into weeks. Production systems run unoptimized. Security vulnerabilities go unnoticed. And your team loses valuable time that could be spent on higher-priority work.

What's Included in OPC Server Setup

Our comprehensive service covers every aspect of your OPC server deployment.

Complete PLC Device Connection

  • Survey and document all PLC devices across your facility
  • Configure drivers for Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Modbus, and 140+ protocols
  • Test and validate communication with each device
  • Map all required data points and tag names

Driver Troubleshooting & Optimization

  • Diagnose and resolve connectivity issues
  • Optimize driver settings for your network topology
  • Configure redundancy and failover where needed
  • Document all driver configurations for future reference

Performance Configuration

  • Determine optimal scan rates for each device type
  • Configure data change triggers vs. polling frequencies
  • Balance network load with data freshness requirements
  • Implement buffering and store-and-forward where appropriate

Secure OPC UA Server Setup

  • Configure OPC UA security policies and authentication
  • Set up user credentials and access control
  • Enable encryption for data in transit
  • Implement certificate management and trust lists

Our Proven Implementation Process

A structured, efficient approach that gets you operational quickly.

1

Discovery & Planning

1-2 days

We start with a comprehensive assessment of your automation infrastructure, documenting all PLCs, networks, and data requirements.

2

Configuration & Testing

3-5 days

Our engineers configure TOP Server with all necessary drivers, test connectivity, and optimize performance settings.

3

Security Implementation

1-2 days

We implement OPC UA security best practices, configure authentication, and establish encrypted connections.

4

Documentation & Training

1 day

We provide complete documentation of the setup and train your team on monitoring and basic troubleshooting.

5

Go-Live & Support

Ongoing

We oversee the transition to production and provide 30 days of post-implementation support.

Benefits of Professional Setup

Faster Time to Value

Get your OPC server operational in days instead of weeks or months of trial and error.

Expert Implementation

Leverage our 28+ years of OPC expertise to avoid common pitfalls and configuration mistakes.

Security Best Practices

Ensure your OPC infrastructure follows industry security standards from day one.

Optimized Performance

Properly configured scan rates and network settings prevent data bottlenecks and missed values.

Complete Documentation

Receive detailed documentation of all configurations for compliance and future maintenance.

Knowledge Transfer

Your team learns best practices and gains confidence in managing the OPC infrastructure.

What Our Customers Say

"

We were struggling to connect our new Siemens S7-1500 PLCs to our existing Wonderware SCADA. Software Toolbox had us up and running in three days with rock-solid performance.

Automotive Manufacturer

Controls Engineer

Result: 3-day implementation vs. 3-week estimate

"

The team not only configured our OPC server perfectly but taught us how to maintain it. The documentation they provided has been invaluable for our compliance audits.

Chemical Processing Facility

Automation Manager

Result: 100% audit compliance, zero connectivity issues

"

After weeks of failed attempts to get our ModBus devices talking to our historian, Software Toolbox solved it in one day and optimized our entire data collection strategy.

Food & Beverage Plant

Plant Engineer

Result: 1-day resolution, 40% reduction in network traffic

Network server setup

Ready to Get Started?

Don't let OPC server configuration slow down your automation projects. Our expert team can have you operational in days, not weeks.

Fixed-Price Packages

Clear, upfront pricing with no hidden costs or hourly surprises.

Dedicated Engineer

Work with the same expert throughout your entire project.

30-Day Support

Post-implementation support included to ensure smooth operations.

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Stop Struggling with OPC Configuration

Let our experts handle the technical complexity while you focus on what matters most—running your operations.

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