HEIDENHAIN OPC UA NC Server
The industry standard for machine tools

Application-based monitoring and control

HEIDENHAIN OPC UA NC Server

Future-ready communicationEfficient production data collectionCurrent machine messages

Centralized automationVersatile extensibility

Virtual testingYour path to OPC UA applications

Superior industrial applications
Anyone wishing to digitally network their manufacturing environment needs effective
technology with an assured future. Discover the HEIDENHAIN OPC UA NC Server, which
provides HEIDENHAIN controls with an interface based on the OPC UA standard. This
internationally standardized and widespread communication protocol makes it fast andeasy to connect machines to your production IT network.
Effortlessly connect standard software applications, and save considerable time when
implementing your own unique solutions.

Future-ready communication
Efficient and secure digital communication in a machine-tool context requires standardized

You also save time when integrating new functions because the application-based

components, application-based information models and adherence to current IT security

presentation of information considerably reduces programming and configuration effort.

guidelines.
As an open communication standard, OPC UA is also ideal for translation into other
The HEIDENHAIN Connection Assistant simplifies the process of setting up a certificate-protocols, including MQTT or REST, which can be realized via appropriate protocol

supported connection. Through the authentication, authorization and encryption of all

gateways.

communication, the product’s security standard meets the recommendations of theGerman Federal Office for Information Security (BSI).
The OPC UA NC Server lets you connect applications featuring various operating systems,
including Windows, Linux and MacOS, to the HEIDENHAIN control.

HEIDENHAIN OPC UA NC Server

Secure communication
 Security Mode: SignAndEncrypt Security Policies: B asic256Sha256,

Standardization andstandards compliance

Aes128Sha256RsaOaep,

Cross-platform flexibility

Fast setup

Aes256Sha256RsaPss User Authentication: Certificate X.509 v3

Application-oriented designState-of-the-art IT security

Current machine messages
Stay informed by knowing when to change out a tool at the end of its service life or when torefill critical fluid levels to avoid program interruptions.
PDC applications use machine messages to notify you of important events within yourmanufacturing environment. These machine messages are recorded by the HEIDENHAINOPC UA NC Server and forwarded to the OPC UA application, allowing you to quickly
respond to machine downtime or avoid it completely.

Efficient production data collection
Software applications for production data collection (PDC) provide a real-time view of theMessenger functions

production status and productivity of your machines.
 Events during program execution,

Is the current job still running, or was there an interruption?
How long did it take to run the job?
For questions like these, your PDC application requires information from your machine's
CNC control. The HEIDENHAIN OPC UA NC Server reliably delivers the required
information, thus providing a foundation for efficient production data collection. The analysis

such as program end or abort
 Messages derived from themachine status, such as pending
maintenance or malfunctions
 Custom-configured messages

and presentation of your production data are key factors in attaining process transparency

straight from the NC program,and optimization.

such as after a completed
machining step

Versatile extensibility
Whether you wish to record your production data, provide maintenance personnel withcurrent machine messages or automate your machine, the HEIDENHAIN OPC UA NC Server
provides proven information models to make your job easier.
It’s also a fast and flexible solution for obtaining more information. The machine
manufacturer can extend the HEIDENHAIN OPC UA NC Server, giving you accessto additional sensors, machine subsystems or values from PLC programs. As a result,
you can also provide your applications with relevant units of measure, limit values andother information from your machine through OPC UA.

Centralized automation
Efficiently automated machine tools minimize costs and ensure high availability during
production. But constant pricing pressure and growing machine variety represent hugechallenges for automation solutions.
The HEIDENHAIN OPC UA NC Server provides useful functions for every application:easy transfer of NC programs, control of the running program, transmission of tool data
and automatic synchronization with a database.
Should the CAM system automatically transfer the program to the machine?
Should the tool presetter automatically send the tool geometry to the machine?
From the smallest function to an extensive network: save time, and increase your process
stability by avoiding manual input.

Enhancements (dependingon the machine): Temperatures and fill levels(e.g., cooling lubricant) Counters and program durations(e.g., for maintenance tasks)
 Statuses and characteristics(e.g., of pallet storage magazines)

Your path to OPC UA applications
The HEIDENHAIN OPC UA NC Server is available on the following controls:
 TNC7: software version 81762x-16 or later
 TNC7 basic: software version 81762x-18 or later
 TNC 640: software version 34059x-10 or later
 TNC 620: software version 81760x-08 or later

You can connect up to ten OPC UA applications with one TNC control, and each application
with one software option. If you have an OPC UA-capable industrial application and anetwork-connected machine, you can carry out a one-time, 90 trial of the software option.
More information:www.heidenhain.de/opcua-nc-server

Virtual testing
HEIDENHAIN programming stations are based on the same software as the controls.
They permit the creation, testing and optimization of programs away from the machine.
Explore the HEIDENHAIN OPC UA NC Server live for yourself, or test new OPC UAapplications on a virtual machine such as a HEIDENHAIN programming station.
Current versions of the programming station feature a free, full-version demo ofthe OPC UA NC Server.

Free download:www.heidenhain.com/programming-stations

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