Installation of the In-Sight OPC Classic Server

Note: You must be logged on as a user with full administrative privileges in order to install the In-Sight OPC Classic Server.

Microsoft .NET Framework

The In-Sight OPC Classic Server requires the Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5 SP1. This will be installed automatically if not detected on the target system.

Windows Service

The In-Sight OPC Classic Server (version 3.2.0+) runs as a Windows Service. Only one version of this service can be active at a time; if you have multiple versions of the In-Sight OPC Classic Server installed, only one will function at a time. To change the active server, run the In-Sight OPC Service Manager located at C:\Program Files\Cognex\In-Sight\In-Sight OPC Server X.X.X\OpcServiceManager.exe. This utility lists all versions of the In-Sight OPC Classic Server installed on your PC and allows you to set the active version.

Sample Projects

Sample Projects that demonstrate usage of the In-Sight OPC Classic Server from various programming and HMI environments are installed by default into the following location:

  • Windows 7 & Windows 10/Server 2008: C:\Users\Public\Documents\Cognex\In-Sight\In-Sight Sample Projects X.X.X

OPC Foundation Modules

The In-Sight OPC Classic Server installs and makes use of the following OPC Materials from the OPC Foundation.

  • OPC Foundation Core Components 2.00
  • OPC Foundation Data Access Automation 2.02

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