Sistema de comunicación industrial basado en OPC UA para la operación y monitoreo multi estación de procesos industriales

Abstract

The main objective of this study is to develop and implement a highly reliable and efficient industrial communication system based on OPC UA technology. The main focus of this research is on the operation and monitoring of industrial processes involving multiple stations. To achieve this purpose, a detailed analysis of OPC UA technology was carried out, with emphasis on SIEMENS S7-1500 PLCs. In addition, WINCC RT-based monitoring stations were examined. The research focused on exploring how this technology can be integrated with OPC UA to achieve efficient multi-station operation and monitoring. To validate the feasibility and effectiveness of the proposed system, practical implementation was carried out by controlling and monitoring an industrial engine. During this phase, the variables of interest that would later be monitored by the HMI stations were generated and collected. The implementation of the HMI system using WINCC RT allowed the visualization and control of the stations involved in the industrial process, ensuring a friendly and accessible interface for operators and monitoring personnel. The culmination of the work consisted of the integration of the HMI stations with the industrial controller using OPC UA communication technology. This step was crucial to ensure a smooth and secure interaction between the different components of the system, enabling the transfer of data and commands in real-time.