MatrikonOPC
Supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) software
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What is MatrikonOPC
MatrikonOPC is an industrial connectivity software suite centered on OPC standards (primarily OPC DA/A&E/HDA) to enable data exchange between control systems, devices, and SCADA/HMI applications. It is commonly used by automation engineers and integrators to connect PLC/DCS data sources to supervisory applications, historians, and analytics tools. The product set includes OPC servers, OPC clients, and tunneling/bridging components intended to simplify interoperability across heterogeneous industrial environments. It is typically deployed as part of a broader SCADA architecture rather than as a full SCADA/HMI platform itself.
Broad OPC Classic interoperability
MatrikonOPC is widely used for OPC Classic connectivity, including common interfaces such as Data Access (DA), Alarms & Events (A&E), and Historical Data Access (HDA). This supports integration with many legacy SCADA/HMI and industrial software stacks that still rely on OPC Classic. It can reduce custom driver development when connecting older control systems to supervisory layers. The focus on standards-based interfaces helps in mixed-vendor environments.
Industrial connectivity building blocks
The portfolio includes OPC servers/clients and related components that can be combined to fit different integration patterns (device-to-SCADA, SCADA-to-historian, or application-to-application). This modular approach is useful for system integrators who need to solve connectivity gaps without replacing existing SCADA/HMI. It also supports incremental modernization by adding connectivity layers around existing assets. In practice, it often functions as middleware within an OT data architecture.
Tunneling for segmented networks
MatrikonOPC offers tunneling/bridging options that can help move OPC Classic traffic across network boundaries where DCOM configuration is difficult. This can simplify deployments across sites or between OT and IT network segments compared with raw DCOM-based OPC Classic setups. It is relevant in environments with strict segmentation and multiple subnets. The approach can reduce operational effort associated with DCOM troubleshooting.
Not a full SCADA platform
Despite being used in SCADA environments, MatrikonOPC is primarily a connectivity layer rather than an HMI/SCADA application with visualization, alarming, and supervisory workflows. Organizations typically still need a separate SCADA/HMI product for operator interfaces and control-room functions. This can increase solution complexity when buyers expect an end-to-end SCADA suite. Fit and scope should be validated during requirements gathering.
OPC Classic and DCOM complexity
Many MatrikonOPC use cases center on OPC Classic, which commonly involves Windows and DCOM-related configuration and troubleshooting. Even with tunneling options, deployments can inherit legacy constraints such as Windows patching, permissions management, and endpoint hardening. This can add administrative overhead compared with architectures built around newer protocols. Security and network teams may require additional controls and documentation.
OPC UA coverage varies by component
OPC UA is often a requirement for modern industrial connectivity and security models, but MatrikonOPC is best known for OPC Classic products. Depending on the specific MatrikonOPC component selected, OPC UA support and feature depth may not match solutions designed primarily around OPC UA-native architectures. Buyers may need to confirm UA server/client features, certificate handling, and platform support for their target environment. This can affect long-term modernization plans.
Plan & Pricing
Pricing model: Per-product perpetual license (one-time purchase) with optional add-ons/support; Matrikon also offers free utilities and time-limited trial downloads.
Free tier/trial: Some products/utilities are available as free downloads (see Free Downloads / Simulation Server). Trial/evaluation downloads are offered for many products.
Example costs (official store pages):
- OPC Server for Modbus – USD $1,195.00 (one-time).
- OPC Excel Reporter (Licensing) – USD $1,750.00 (one-time).
- OPC Server for Citect SCADA (Licensing) – USD $5,800.00 (one-time; includes support & maintenance).
- OPC Desktop Historian (15K tags) – USD $12,400.00 (one-time; includes support & maintenance).
Notes:
- Many product pages show an "Add to cart" price (one-time license) and indicate inclusive support/maintenance for the first year on some SKUs.
- Matrikon provides free utilities (e.g., Simulation Server, OPC Explorer Mobile) as downloads and states it offers free trial versions for many products on its Downloads portal.
Discounts / purchasing: For volume, enterprise or custom deployments the site directs customers to contact Matrikon/Honeywell sales or partner channels (contact links present on store/product pages).
Seller details
Honeywell International Inc.
Charlotte, North Carolina, USA
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