What is OPC client in SAP PP-PI - Production Planning for Process Industries?

SAP Term: OPC client

• Component: PP-PI

• Component Name: Production Planning for Process Industries

• Description: A client that uses the public interfaces of an OPC server by means of COM mechanisms to read data from the server or write data to it. The SAP system is an OPC client, for example.

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• Key Concepts: 
  OPC Client is a component of SAP's Production Planning for Process Industries (PP-PI) module. It is a software application that allows users to access and control data from OPC servers. OPC stands for "OLE for Process Control" and is a standard protocol used in industrial automation systems. OPC clients can be used to monitor and control production processes, as well as to collect data from various sources. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use an OPC client, users must first connect it to an OPC server. This can be done by entering the IP address of the server into the client's configuration settings. Once connected, users can access and control data from the server, such as production process parameters, alarms, and other information. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using an OPC client, it is important to ensure that the connection between the client and server is secure. This can be done by using a secure connection protocol such as SSL or TLS. Additionally, users should ensure that the client is configured correctly in order to ensure that data is being collected accurately. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on OPC clients and how they can be used in SAP's PP-PI module, please refer to SAP's official documentation on the topic. Additionally, there are many third-party resources available online that provide further information on OPC clients and their usage in industrial automation systems.