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