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Version: 5.4

Update process for Windows

Updating the OPC Router from a version in the 5 series to the next higher version involves uninstalling the current version and then installing the new version. It is important to note that your project files and configuration settings will not be affected by this process.

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Note: To ensure that your current configuration is compatible with the new version of OPC Router, we strongly recommend that you perform a preliminary test on the production server before updating. This can be done on a virtual machine, for example. In general, OPC Router is designed to automatically adjust existing projects after an update, if necessary.

1. Compatibility check

  • Before updating the production server, ensure that your current project configuration is compatible with the new OPC Router version. This can be done by performing a preliminary test on a virtual machine. In most cases, the OPC Router automatically adapts existing projects after an update, if necessary.

2. System backup

  • Perform a full backup of your system to ensure that you can revert to the previous configuration in case of a problem.

3. Preparation

  • Since the OPC Router setup may update or install Windows system components, close all open programs before starting the setup.
  • Make a note of the user account under which the OPC Router service runs, as you will need this information later.

4. Uninstalling the old version

  • Uninstall the existing OPC Router 5.x version via the Control Panel. Your project configurations and files will be retained.

5. Checking the system requirements

  • Ensure that all system requirements for the new version of OPC Router are met.

6. Installing the new version

  • Run the setup.exe file from your installation source to install the new version of OPC Router.
  • Follow the instructions in the installation routine carefully.

7. Configuring the user context

  • Configure the user context of the OPC Router service according to the notes from step 3.

8. Project activation

  • Once the installation is complete, open the OPC Router configuration environment.
  • Switch your project to productive mode.

9. Restarting the OPC Router service

  • Restart the OPC Router service to apply the changes and complete the update.