OLE for process controls: communication standard for components in the automation field. The target of the OPC development is to make available an open interface based on the Windows-based technology of
OLE,
COM and
DCOM, which enables a faultless data exchange between controls, operating and monitoring systems, field devices and office applications of different manufacturers. This development is supported by the OPC foundation, whose members are well-known companies, e. g. Microsoft.
Links:
OPC Foundation
OPC Europe
