Get Started with OpenOpcUa
Start Your OPC UA Project in Minutes
OpenOpcUa is an industrial‑grade OPC UA framework designed for quick evaluation, training, prototyping, and production integration.
This guide helps you run your first OPC UA server and build your first Proof‑of‑Concept (POC) with a ready‑to‑use demo configuration.
Audience: Anyone interested in OPC UA — engineers, integrators, developers, and technical decision‑makers.
1. Quick Installation
OpenOpcUa is delivered with a fully prepared demo package that includes:
- Pre‑built binaries
- A set of ready‑to‑use configuration files
- Example information models
The configuration files are identical on Windows and Linux.
Only the binaries differ.
Windows
- Download the Windows package
- Unzip the package in a folder
- Move to this folder
- Start the server:
StartServer.bat - Connect using any OPC UA client
- No compiler.
- No environment setup.
- Ready in seconds.
Linux (Debian recommended)
The Linux package contains the same ready‑to‑use configuration files as Windows, plus Linux binaries compiled for Debian‑compatible systems.
OpenSSL requirement
OpenOpcUa requires OpenSSL 3.5.3 on Linux.
1. Check your OpenSSL version
openssl version
Expected:
OpenSSL 3.5.3
2. Install OpenSSL on Debian (if needed)
- sudo apt update
- sudo apt install openssl
3. Start the server
./StartOpenOpcUaCoreServer.sh
2. First Configuration
The server starts with a ready‑made configuration so you can begin testing immediately.
Typical next steps:
- Review the default namespace
- Load or adjust the provided demo model
- Add a variable node or simple data point
- Restart the server to apply changes
The same configuration applies identically to Windows and Linux.
3. Run Your First POC
Once your server is running, you can quickly evaluate OPC UA features such as:
• Telemetry POC
Expose values like counters, metrics, machine states, or sensor data.
• Client/Server Interaction
Use your preferred OPC UA client to read, write, or subscribe to nodes.
• Integration Testing
Connect OpenOpcUa to SCADA/MES systems to validate interoperability.
This allows you to verify technical feasibility before larger integration work.
4. Grafana Integration (Optional)
OpenOpcUa includes an official Grafana plugin for live visualization of OPC UA data.
This plugin allows you to:
- Browse OPC UA nodes directly inside Grafana
- Build dashboards for your POC
- Display live values and historical telemetry
On the Get Started page, this section will include screenshots only (model not finalized).
A neutral CTA will be included:
→ Contact us for early access or evaluation options.
5. Training & Expert Support (4CE INDUSTRY)
To accelerate your OPC UA project, 4CE INDUSTRY provides:
- OPC UA Fundamentals Training
- OPC UA Advanced Training
- POC Support & Technical Guidance
- Architecture Review
- Long‑term Support Options
These programs help teams evaluate OPC UA, build prototypes, and structure production deployments.
6. Next Steps
- Download binaries
- Explore example models
- Install a client (UaExpert)
- Contact us for support or training
Start experimenting today — OpenOpcUa allows you to validate OPC UA concepts quickly and efficiently.