A new plug-in for the creation of OPC servers based on EcosimPro© simulation software

OPC (Ole for Process Control) is an Interoperability Standard that is being extensively used at industry because it facilitates integration and communication between heterogeneous subsystems. From the point of view of the simulation software, OPC support is a bonus that enhances the communication capability between simulation models. In this paper, we describe the development issues for incorporating OPC support into the EcosimPro© modelling and simulation software. The result of this project is a commercially available plug-in that transforms an EcosimPro© model into an OPC server ready to exchange data with other subsystems. Possibilities of the new functionality of the tool are also discussed.