For user authentification, HEIDENHAIN OPC UA uses X.509 certificates by default. Logins via user name and password are also possible. Permissions are managed through the control's user management functionality. A connection assistant ensures easy and dependable integration into IT and OT structures.

Compared with conventional interface such as HEIDENHAIN DNC, the information model of the HEIDENHAIN OPC UA NC Server is application-oriented. It describes data not only structually but also within the ocntext of the given industrial application precisely as needed.

OPC UA is the communication standard for secure, efficient machine communication. This cross-platform standard transmits not only raw data but also its meaning, including unit of measure and value range. As a result, developers save time during the integration and operation of heterogenious systems.  

The range of functions was selected for real-world use cases and is being continually expanded. With new functions aimed at specific requirements, continuous development offers true added value to users.