Overview

DeviceGateway OPC Server is a compact, Linux-based OPC server deployed via Docker container, making it ideal for modern industrial edge computing and embedded environments. Designed for flexibility and interoperability, it enables seamless connectivity between industrial devices and software systems. The solution supports integration with the MEIDS IoTWorX Embedded Gateway and facilitates communication using both OPC UA and MQTT standards. With support for over 70 vendor protocols and 170+ device types, DeviceGateway ensures broad device compatibility. Configuration is handled through an intuitive web portal, and licensing is aligned with the MEIDS IoTWorX framework to simplify deployment across scalable applications.

Features and Capabilities

• Containerized Deployment: Runs in a Docker container for easy portability, edge compatibility, and consistent behavior across systems.
• OPC UA Support: Implements OPC UA (IEC 62541) with support for HTTP/TCP transport, binary/XML encoding, user authentication, and data encryption.
• MQTT Communication: Enables lightweight, efficient IoT messaging via MQTT protocol for edge-to-cloud integration.
• Broad Protocol Support: Offers connectivity to 70+ vendor protocols and more than 170 device types, covering a wide range of industrial hardware.
• Web-Based Configuration: Features a browser-accessible web portal for streamlined setup, monitoring, and management.
• OEM Licensing Options: Available with OEM licensing for integration into custom gateways or other OPC client environments.
• Embedded Use Cases: Optimized for use in embedded systems and automation devices capable of running Docker images.
• Edge-to-Cloud Compatibility: Designed for scalable deployment in modern industrial IoT architectures, from edge nodes to centralized platforms.