Security Guidelines
OPC Router is being installed via a simple setup program. The GUI makes configuration and development (of Router projects) simple as can be. Nonetheless it is very important to read and follow these guidelines carefully to avoid data loss and resulting damages and ensure data and system integrity.
Important: Please consult your system administrator before installing or updating and follow your company's own policy or code of conduct concerning software. We strongly recommend that access to the computer with OPC Router installed is limited and for authorized staff only. Keep in mind that access data to connected systems have to be stored on this computer.
Knowledge assumed
Installation, configurations and administration (as well as understanding the manual) assumes the following knowledge: Administration of Windows operating systems, IT security, knowledge about 3rd party systems connected (e. g. database administration, OPC Servers, MES, ERP systems used in this context).
Installation and Update
- We recommend to backup your production system before installing or updating.
- OPC Router Setup might update or install Windows components. Please exit all running programs before installing.
- We strongly recommend to ensure that existing configuration is compatible with any update before updating your production system (e. g. update test within quality control environment)
- If you change the installation path proposed by the setup routine, please remember your settings to simplify any support by inray.
Development
Router projects can be developed within your production system. However, we recommend to backup your system before installing new plug-ins or activate new transfers. If you are testing new transfers within your production system, please remember to backup your database and ensure data consistency. We recommend to test all Router projects thoroughly before going productive.
DANGER
Testing your Router projects within production environment might, dependent on your transfer configuration, result in changing your production facilities' configuration (via programmable logic controllers, PLCs) and result in loss of material or severe damage of machinery. Please be sure that only authorized and qualified staff activate such projects. inray takes no liability for such self-inflicted damages (see below).
Limitations of Liability and Warranty
The OPC Router and its manual are provided by inray Industriesoftware GmbH “as is” and any express or implied warranties, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose and non-infringement, are disclaimed. In no event shall inray or their suppliers be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, exemplary, or consequential damages (including, but not limited to, procurement of substitute goods or services; loss of use, data, savings or profits; or business interruption) however caused and on any theory of liability whether in contract, strict liability, or tort (including negligence or otherwise) arising in any way out of the use of this software, even if advised of the possibility of such damage.
inray Industriesoftware advises you to double check Router projects carefully before going productive. inray does not guarantee that Router projects developed according to this manual are compatible with future versions. Limitations of liability and warranty included in the end user license agreement EULA and/or other agreements between inray and the licensee remain unaffected.
Errors Excepted
This manual is adapted to the Router's development. However, inray Industriesoftware does not guarantee that the information in this manual is always consistent with the current version of OPC Router. The manual is therefore subject to errors, especially where 3rd party systems are concerned (Windows components, OPC configuration). Please check manuals of 3rd party systems regularly.