6.1 Video Kit

To start the OPC UA server on the Video Kit, perform the following steps:

  1. Program the job file on the Video Kit. For more information on installing the job file, see Programming the Device.
  2. Install the wic image on the Video Kit. For more information on installing the wic image, see Flashing Linux .wic Image in eMMC Mode.
  3. Reboot and login as root.
  4. Check the IP address of the machine. Note and keep the IP address handy.
  5. Navigate to the /opt/microchip/opcua/video-kit/ folder, execute the ./video-kit-server.py & or python3 video-kit-server.py & command, and wait for the terminal to display the following logs.
    Video Kit OPC-UA Server Started

    The server starts and runs in the background at port 4840.

  6. Connect to this server using the UAExpert OPC UA client. For information on connecting to the server, see Establishing a Connection Between OPC UA and Client/Server.