OEM OPC UA
Confirm protocol, topology, access role, data consumer and lifecycle before final selection.
Softing Industrial · Solution area 06
Embedded & OEM Industrial Communication
Integrate OPC UA, industrial protocols and fieldbus connectivity into OEM devices, software and industrial PCs using SDKs, libraries, modules and interface cards.
siAccess
Application-led selection
Selection by function and lifecycle
Current platforms, family selection pages and installed-base products are deliberately distinguished.
Pre-certified hardware modules and protocol software for integrating Industrial Ethernet and fieldbus communication into OEM devices.Embedded Communication ModulesFamily selection
Softing software development kits for embedding OPC UA client, server and PubSub functions into OEM and application software.OPC UA SDKsCurrent family
Software library for direct access to compatible Siemens S7 PLC and SINUMERIK CNC data from Windows and Linux applications.siAccessCurrent library
PCI, PCI Express and USB interface family for connecting industrial PCs to supported PROFIBUS, CAN and CANopen networks.Industrial PC Interface CardsFamily selection; lifecycle checks
System architecture
Embedded & OEM Industrial Communication
Use this as a selection framework; exact protocol roles, firmware, licences and certification remain product-dependent.
01OEM device / software
02Softing SDK / module / card
03Industrial protocol
04PLC / network
05Machine / plant system
Keep deterministic control in the controller/DCS. Softing provides access, standardization, diagnostics, asset-management or information-layer connectivity.
Dedicated pages
Softing product and family routes
Open the dedicated page for technical data, lifecycle status, comparison guidance and official resources.
Embedded communication
Embedded Communication Modules
Pre-certified hardware modules and protocol software for integrating Industrial Ethernet and fieldbus communication into OEM devices.
Family selectionView dedicated page →Embedded communication
OPC UA SDKs
Softing software development kits for embedding OPC UA client, server and PubSub functions into OEM and application software.
Current familyView dedicated page →siAccess
Embedded communication
siAccess
Software library for direct access to compatible Siemens S7 PLC and SINUMERIK CNC data from Windows and Linux applications.
Current libraryView dedicated page →
Embedded communication
Industrial PC Interface Cards
PCI, PCI Express and USB interface family for connecting industrial PCs to supported PROFIBUS, CAN and CANopen networks.
Family selection; lifecycle checksView dedicated page →Application fit
Typical engineering objectives
Siemens software access
Confirm protocol, topology, access role, data consumer and lifecycle before final selection.
Embedded Ethernet/fieldbus
Confirm protocol, topology, access role, data consumer and lifecycle before final selection.
Industrial PC interface
Confirm protocol, topology, access role, data consumer and lifecycle before final selection.
Protocol integration
Confirm protocol, topology, access role, data consumer and lifecycle before final selection.
Device development
Confirm protocol, topology, access role, data consumer and lifecycle before final selection.
Engineering inputs
Model selection criteria
Installed systemController/device models, firmware, network protocol and topology.
Data / asset objectiveRead/write variables, parameterization, diagnostics, monitoring or development role.
Northbound interfaceOPC UA role, MQTT broker, API, FDI/FDT, SCADA/MES or application library.
DeploymentWindows, Docker, gateway, DIN rail, OEM device or industrial PC.
CybersecurityNetwork zones, certificates, identities, remote access and patch ownership.
Commercial scopeLicences, runtime/redistribution terms, quantity, support and lifecycle.