Industrial data is most valuable when it can be seen, understood, and acted upon. OPC UA has long been a widely adopted standard for securely exchanging data in industrial automation, but many users still face challenges: quickly visualizing live values without heavy software, sharing those values with non-technical stakeholders, and reducing setup complexity.
That’s why we’re excited to announce a new feature in DataCaster: direct OPC UA connectivity. So excited that we made a video about it that you can watch further down this blog in which I will show you how easy this new feature is to implement. With this enhancement, DataCaster can now connect to your OPC UA servers, browse and select tags, and stream live data values into simple displays where they matter most: bridging the gap between raw data and real-time decision-making with just a few clicks.
By making OPC UA data instantly visible and easy to share, teams can make faster, better-informed decisions, reduce the risk of miscommunication, and unlock the value of their industrial data without needing extensive technical expertise or additional software investments.
See It in Action: Performing an OPC UA Read with DataCaster
In under 3 minutes, you saw how easy it was to configure DataCaster to read values from an OPC UA server and display them in real time:
- Connecting to an OPC UA Server: We entered the server endpoint, saved it, and tested the connection.
- Creating an OPC UA Read: We browsed to the desired tag and added it as a Data Item.
- Building a Layout: We created a simple display and mapped the Data Item.
- Viewing Live Data: We previewed the layout as DataCaster actively read values directly from the OPC UA server in Live View.
With the addition of OPC UA support, DataCaster has become even more versatile for industrial teams who need fast, reliable, and accessible ways to visualize their data. Whether you’re showcasing values for management or providing operators with clarity, DataCaster makes OPC UA data actionable.
Ready to try it out? Download the DataCaster Solution brief to learn more.
