MOPS INTEGRATION

OPC UA is the next generation of OPC technology. OPC UA is a more secure, open, reliable mechanism for transferring information between servers and clients

OPC UA is the next generation of OPC technology. OPC UA is a more secure, open, reliable mechanism for transferring information between servers and clients. It provides more open transports, better security and a more complete information model than the original OPC, “OPC Classic". OPC UA provides a very flexible and adaptable mechanism for moving data between enterprise-type systems and the kinds of controls, monitoring devices and sensors that interact with real world data.

OPC Unified Architecture (UA) follows today’s and future requirements of industrial communication needs. It unifies and extends the individual standards of the first generation OPC (also called OPC COM or OPC Classic) using a service oriented architecture (SOA) paradigm. This result is platform independent, scalable and high-performance communication infrastructure. The use in small devices of process and measurement technology with their specialized operating systems is just as well possible as the use in enterprise applications on Unix/Linux machines or Mainframes.

The rich information model can represent complex relationships of data and its semantics. Specially designed transport protocols offer highest communication speed and interoperability.

Furthermore OPC UA provides security mechanisms like authentication, authorization, encryption and data integrity based on the latest cryptographic standards such as PKI, AES, and SHA.

MOPS OPC UA – receives data from one OPC UA server and writes the data (possibly modified using calculation) to another OPC UA server.

MOPS OPC UA is a communication application designed to exchange data between OPC UA servers where MOPS Historian can be the data destination or source. This information can be processed and entered into the MOPS Historian database. See How MOPS OPC UA interacts with MOPS Historian for system overview. Once configured and started up, this program will run continuously until explicitly stopped by issuing the proper command.

Features of this product:

  • Receives the updates from an OPC UA server and stores the data in the MOPS Historian database
  • Sends out data from the MOPS Historian database and updates an OPC UA Server
  • Replicates data between OPC UA Servers
  • Displays communication statistics via the standard performance monitor
  • Buffering, recovering and acknowledgments of transmitted data
  • Heartbeat for connection monitoring in both directions; i.e. the server as well as the client recognize failures
  • Redundancy support on client and server side, multiple redundancy

Frequently asked questions

We’ve compiled answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about MOPS. If you have additional questions about our systems, projects, or services, don’t hesitate to reach out to us!

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What’s the ROI of MOPS?

Every mill is unique, and the benefits of MOPS can vary. Common areas of return include cost savings in processes and improved data management across mill-wide and enterprise-wide operations. Customers have reported significant improved results as:

  • Yield improvement
  • Chemical savings
  • Reduction in off-grade products

While we can’t promise specific outcomes for your mill, we can guarantee that MOPS provides the tools you need to drive measurable improvements.

What are the benefits of MOPS?

MOPSsys serves as a Manufacturing Information Warehouse for your mill, delivering key advantages such as:

  • Improved customer service
  • Reduced quality losses
  • Increased production
  • Seamless support for corporate ERP systems
  • Greater production flexibility
  • Reduced downtime
  • Enhanced environmental control and reporting
  • Lower raw material, energy, and chemical costs

MOPS provides the tools you need to optimize operations and drive efficiency across your mill.

We already have a Process Database. Why add MOPS?

You don’t need another database if you already have one—that’s great! But what about the applications? MOPS isn’t just a database; it’s a Manufacturing Information Warehouse with specialized tools for:

  • Automating production loss time reporting (PLA)
  • Analyzing paper and bale quality information (PQIS, BQIS)
  • Evaluating and reporting quality production statistics (QPS)
  • Tracking machine equipment performance (MET)

MOPS adds value by delivering actionable insights and streamlining processes beyond what a standard database can offer.

What makes MOPSsys different?

MOPSsys is dedicated exclusively to the pulp, paper and tissue industry, but works in other production or laboratory business also. Our deep understanding of the challenges modern mills face allows us to deliver proven, cost-effective solutions tailored to your needs. Customers value our expertise in implementing systems because we don’t just provide technology—we understand your business. From process databases to specialized mill applications, we offer tools designed to help you improve operations and profitability.

What technology powers MOPS?

MOPS is built for the Windows platform using technologies making access available from other platforms. The MOPS platform is modular, composed of micro-services and micro-frontends, making it possible to customize and extend installations to meet the needs of each customer. The user interface is based on standard web browsers. Communication protocols are HTTP for regular service requests and MQTT (Message Queue Telemetry Transport) for asynchronous event distribution, ensuring access from any system.