Prerequisites
Before proceeding, review the article:
“SCADAPack 47xi Application Note – Docker App Connectivity and Redis Overview”
Link: https://www.se.com/in/en/download/document/SCADAPack47xiDockerAppConnect/
Installing OPC UA on SCADAPack using Node-RED
You can install OPC UA on SCADAPack via Node-RED using two methods:
Method 1: Update the Bundle_NodeRed.sh Script
- Modify the SDK script Bundle_NodeRed.sh to include node-red-contrib-opcua.
Method 2: Install from Node-RED Palette
- Requires internet connectivity on the SCADAPack Edge device.
Here, I have used two packages to demonstrate these two methods(node-red-contrib-opcua, node-red-contrib-iiot-opcua )
Method 1: Update the Bundle_NodeRed.sh Script
(No internet required on SCADAPack Edge)
- Locate the SDK script Bundle_NodeRed.sh on your development system.
- Edit the script to include the package:
node-red-contrib-opcua
- Save the updated script.
- Deploy the modified script to the SCADAPack Edge board.
- Open Node-RED in a browser.
- Navigate to Manage Palette → Nodes.
- Verify that the OPC UA package is listed as installed.
Method 2: Install from Node-RED Palette
(Requires internet connectivity on SCADAPack Edge)
- Ensure the SCADAPack Edge board has an active internet connection.
- Open Node-RED in a browser.
- Go to Manage Palette → Install.
- Search for:
node-red-contrib-iiot-opcua
- Click Install and wait for completion.
- Confirm the package appears under Manage Palette → Nodes.