Client Install [new] | Factorysoft Opc

FactorySoft provides development toolkits for building reliable OPC DA (Data Access) and A&E (Alarms & Events) client applications on Windows systems. These toolkits are often integrated into larger automation environments like or custom industrial servers. Step-by-Step Installation & Configuration Software Installation

# 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 factorysoft opc client install

| Error Message | Likely Cause | Fix | |---------------|--------------|------| | "Class not registered (0x80040154)" | 64-bit/32-bit mismatch or missing COM registration | Reinstall as Admin. Run regsvr32 FactorySoftOPC.dll from elevated command prompt in SysWOW64 folder. | | "Access Denied (0x80070005)" | DCOM permissions not propagated | In dcomcnfg , set to include INTERACTIVE and NETWORK SERVICE . | | "OPC Server connection timeout" | Firewall blocking RPC | Add inbound rule for svchost.exe and TCP 135. Reboot. | | "Cannot browse tags – empty tree" | OPC server not exposing namespace | Connect with a different OPC client (e.g., Matrikon Explorer) to isolate whether the issue is FactorySoft or the server. | Run regsvr32 FactorySoftOPC

After installation, you need to configure FactorySoft OPC Client to connect to an OPC server and access data from devices. Here's a step-by-step guide: Reboot

Open a Command Prompt as Administrator. Navigate to the installation folder and type: regsvr32 fsOPCClient.dll (Note: Filename may vary by version). DCOM Setup: Type dcomcnfg in the Windows search bar.