FlowWeb OPC Controller

The FlowWeb OPC Controller is designed to enhance bioprocess technology and control by integrating data from various analytical instruments into existing DCS/SCADA systems. It is suitable for networking single bioreactor systems, entire PD labs, or multiple labs and suites. The controller supports any OPC-enabled process management system, facilitating seamless data acquisition and integration from online, at-line, and offline analytical instruments.

Data is exported to any OPC-enabled DCS/SCADA system or data historian, with web-based OPC communication that can be established across any network without the need for additional servers. Some external devices can also be remotely controlled.

FlowWeb OPC Server Product Description

The FlowWeb OPC Controller requires the FlowWeb OPC Server Software, which acts as a bridge in OPC-enabled systems. This software responds to requests and provides data to OPC clients, connecting to hardware to send commands or receive data. In systems where both applications are OPC servers, a thin client OPC client is used to connect them, requesting data from one server and sending it to the other.

Product Specifications

• Requires Windows PC hardware with Ethernet connectivity
• 512 MB RAM and 10 MB of available hard disk space
• Compatible with Windows 2000, XP, Vista (32-bit), 7 (32/64-bit), and 10

Features of the FlowWeb Controller

• Supports simultaneous online monitoring of up to 20 analytical devices
• Exports data into any OPC-enabled DCS/SCADA system
• Facilitates real-time process monitoring and control
• Enables the conversion of data into actionable information
• Highly flexible with multiple communication options
• Supports OPC Data Access (DA & UA)
• Web-based software for smooth integration into existing networks
• Remote access via IP address and web browser
• No annual license fees

FlowWeb Controller Interfaces

• Advanced Instruments (AI) Osmometers
• Beckman Coulter Vi-CELL XR Cell Viability Analyzer
• Roche Cedex Bio HT Bioprocess Analyzer
• Siemens RAPIDLab 1200 Blood Gas Analyzers (BGA)
• All YSI Biochemistry Analyzers

Features of the FlowWeb Server

• Easy configuration and supports tag browsing
• Fully compliant with OPC DA 1.0 and 2.0
• Permits read and write access to data points
• Performs extensive error tracking and management
• 21 CFR, part 11 compliant