7 Establishing a Connection Between OPC UA and Client/Server

The following steps establishes a connection between the OPC UA and Client/Server.

  1. Launch the UAExpert OPC UA client.
    Figure 7-1. UAExpert OPC UA Client Window
  2. Connect to the ICICLE or Video Kit using the IP address.
    Figure 7-2. Adding a Server IP Address
    Graphical user interface, text, application Description automatically generated
  3. In the Add Server dialog box, click the Advanced tab, enter the Configuration Name, specify the Endpoint Url, and then click OK as shown in Figure 7-3.
    Important: You can choose to enter any name in the Configuration Name field, but the IP address must be that of the PolarFire SoC Video Kit or ICICLE Kit. For example, opc.tcp://192.168.2.1:4840.

    The following table lists the Add Server details.

    Table 7-1. Adding Server Details
    FieldValue
    Configuration NamePolarFire SoC Stepper Motor Control
    Endpoint Urlopc.tcp://<IP Address>:4840
    Figure 7-3. Add Server Dialog Box
    Graphical user interface, application Description automatically generated
  4. The server name is displayed in the Servers tab. Right-click the server name and click connect. Alternatively, you can click the Connect Server icon from the toolbar as shown in Figure 7-4 (A). A connection is established with the OPC server based on the specified IP address as shown in Figure 7-4 (B).
    Figure 7-4. Connecting to the Server
    Graphical user interface, application Description automatically generated

Similarly, you can connect the video board by repeating the steps from 1 to 4.