Configuring the OPC UA Application Identity

When configuring the OPC UA application configuration file, complete the following identification settings in the ApplicationConfiguration section.

Setting

Value

Description

ApplicationName

FrameWorX Server

A human-readable name for the application instance.

ApplicationUri

urn:localhost:ICONICS:FrameWorXServer

An identifier for the application instance that must be unique across all OPC UA applications.

Format Guidelines:

  • Use the urn: scheme for local applications.
  • Use the http:// or https:// scheme for web-based applications.
  • Include the organization domain for uniqueness.
  • Include the host name for network-deployed applications ('localhost' is replaced with the actual host name at runtime).

The URI is used for certificate validation and application identification; the certificate's Subject Alternative Name (SAN) must include this exact URI.

ProductUri

uri:iconics.com:FrameWorXServer

A unique identifier for the product family. This URI is shared by multiple instances of the same product.

ApplicationType

ClientAndServer_2

Indicates that the application functions as both an OPC UA client and server.

Possible types of OPC UA applications:

  • Server_0: OPC UA Server
  • Client_1: OPC UA Client
  • ClientAndServer_2: Combined Client and Server
  • DiscoveryServer_3: Discovery Server

What's Next?

Configuring the OPC UA Application Security