# PowerShell snippet for DCOM config (run as Admin) $appID = "B2C5D6A3-8F1E-4B9A-9C2D-3E4F5A6B7C8D" # Replace with actual FactorySoft AppID Grant-DCOMAccess -AppId $appID -Account "DOMAIN\OPCClientSvc" -Permissions Launch,Activation
Industrial automation relies heavily on seamless data communication. Object Linking and Embedding for Process Control (OPC) serves as the standard protocol bridging the gap between Windows applications and hardware devices on the factory floor. Among the various testing and diagnostic utilities available, the FactorySoft OPC Client is a lightweight, reliable tool used by automation engineers to verify connectivity with OPC DA (Data Access) servers. factorysoft opc client install
Before you run the installer, ensure you have the following in place. Attempting to install without these will likely result in "Class not registered" errors or failed COM connections. # PowerShell snippet for DCOM config (run as
: Ensure that the appropriate ports (standard for OPC DA is usually RPC port 135) are open in the Windows Firewall. Before you run the installer, ensure you have