UA Generic Server Overview

The generic OPC UA Server was the original reference implementation that was first used to introduce the technology and for early testing purposes. Since then, many new purpose-built examples have been built which have employed characteristics from this server.

OPC UA Generic Server User Interface:

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Screen Elements

Banner

Shows the OPC Foundation logo and a [clickable] link to the website, shows the application name in large text, and shows the Certification logo with a link for more information online.

Server Endpoint URLs

A dropdown showing the different endpoints that are available. You can simply copy and endpoint and then paste it into a UA Client to establish a connection (assuming certification validation passes).

Sessions

Displays the number of sessions currently  open, and includes additional information for identification of the application/user of the session.

Subscriptions

Displays the number of subscriptions currently established, and also includes some statistical information about each subscription.

Status Bar

An "at-a-glance" display of the current status (running, shutdown etc.) and the current time.