Hi everyone,
I am currently working on a Digital Twin project using an ABB IRC5 controller and Visual Components Premium 4.8.
My goal is to synchronize real robot data (I/O and variables) with the simulation via OPC UA.
Current setup:
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Controller: ABB IRC5
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OPC UA Server: Enabled (Port 4840)
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Visual Components: Version 4.8 Premium
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Connection: Successful
Issue:
I can connect to the OPC UA server, but I am having trouble accessing or mapping variables correctly in Visual Components. The data is either not visible or not updating as expected.
Questions:
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What is the best practice for exposing RAPID variables or signals for OPC UA?
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How can I properly map OPC UA nodes to the robot or simulation properties in Visual Components?
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Is OPC UA suitable for real-time synchronization, or should I combine it with another method?
Any advice or examples would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!
