Uploaded September 2018 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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In these 3 videos I will demonstrate how to use OPC UA on the PLCnext Starter kit

Part 1 will show how to set up the environment
youtu.be/dpsrbr-MqbQ

Part 2 will configure the parameters and mapping to physical IO prior to use and confirm remote availability using PCWorx
youtu.be/J2acU_2SbxU

Part 3 (This Video) will configure Node-Red on a Raspberry PI 3B+ with OPC UA modules leveraging Secure and Encrypted communications.
youtu.be/PzkDqGkZR3U

In order for this all to work you will need to follow my initial startup guide here youtu.be/7fweqZ9pwdI

The Node-Red OPC UA module can be found here flows.nodered.org/node/node-red-contrib-opcua

PLCnext Starter Kit :- RS-Components part number 177-1390
uk.rs-online.com/web/p/plc-cpus/1771390

Phoenix Contact Forums
plcnext-community.net/index.php?lang=en

AXC F 2152 STARTERKIT - 1046568
Phoenix Contact PLC Next Datasheets, Sample Programs etc
phoenixcontact.net/product/1046568


The AXC F 2152 starter kit includes the following

PLCnext Control AXC F 2152,
Supply voltage switch module
Digital input (8) and output (8) module
Analog input (2) and output (2) module,
Potentiometer module
8 Switch module to stimulate the Digital Inputs
1 year PROFICLOUD license
24V 1A universal power supply unit with country-specific adapter plugs
CAT5 patch cable
Getting Started Documentation.

There is an online forum you can join and plenty of examples for you to try

I would like to thank RS-Components and Phoenix Contact for providing me this starter kit for review at no cost.

The Starter kit was provided to me free of charge for review but no other fees or payments have been exchanged