OPC UA FX (Field eXchange)
Connections to other Concepts
- Part of OPC UA (Open Platform Communications Unified Architecture)
- Defined by OPC UA FLC (Field Level Communications) Initiative
- Uses AML (AutomationML) and TSN (Time-Sensitive Networking)
Short Description
- Extension of the OPC UA framework for the field level
- Covers requirements of the field level, especially deterministic and functionally safe communication
- Example Communication between controllers, communication between controllers and field devices
- Defines OPC UA Core Specifications (Parts 80-84)
Facts and Figures
- First release Nov. 2022
Stakeholders
Use Cases
- Alternative to conventional fieldbuses
- M2M communication in real-time / controller-to-controller communication
- Vertical integration: from sensor and actuator to the cloud
- Data exchange (OPC UA Safety) (see Safety-related control)
Industry Sectors
- Manufacturing companies from the process industry and discrete manufacturing: from semiconductor manufacturers, to automotive, to aerospace.
International Distribution
Google Trends
Sources
https://opcconnect.opcfoundation.org/2021/06/opc-ua-fx-field-exchange-release-candidate-1-completed/