Mitsubishi PLC OPC Server

With Mitsubishi Electric’s MX OPC Server reaching end of production, Mitsubishi PLC users now need to reconsider their options. This article summarizes alternative options that can make use of your existing MELSEC environment.

MX OPC Server End of Production: March 31, 2025

Mitsubishi Electric ended production of MX OPC Server DA/UA on March 31, 2025^*1.

For projects that used MX OPC Server, it is important to identify an alternative early in order to maintain upper-level connectivity while making use of the existing MELSEC environment.

Alternatives to MX OPC Server

Mitsubishi Electric lists alternative options in its end-of-production notice. Let’s look at how they differ.

OPC UA server module

Both are official Mitsubishi Electric replacement products that ^{support only the OPC UA standard}*2. Because the OPC UA server is embedded in the equipment, these products are suited to cases where you want to complete upper-level connectivity within a single device.

DeviceXPlorer OPC Server

DeviceXPlorer OPC Server is the only product named as a non-Mitsubishi Electric alternative in Mitsubishi Electric’s end-of-production notice^*3. It is developed and offered by TAKEBISHI CORPORATION.

In India, Choose an OPC Server with Mixed Environments in Mind

Manufacturing sites in India often run a mix of existing MELSEC systems, third-party PLCs, robots, machine tools, and upper-level systems. For this reason, DeviceXPlorer OPC Server, which can connect and manage equipment from multiple manufacturers on one platform, is a practical option to consider. It can also make future line expansion easier and reduce the workload for maintenance and operations.

Why DeviceXPlorer OPC Server Fits Mixed Environments

Easy to Scale Connectivity

With a maximum of 255 connected devices^*3 and an unlimited number of tags^*4, it far exceeds MX OPC Server, which supports a maximum of 10 connected devices and 1,000,000 tags. For manufacturing sites in India that are adding equipment or expanding lines, it can be an option designed with future scale-up in mind.

Manage a Wide Range of Equipment on One Platform

DeviceXPlorer OPC Server supports 400+ device series from 100+ manufacturers^*5. It makes it easy to manage not only Mitsubishi PLCs but also other PLCs, robots, and machine tools on one platform, making it a suitable option for organizing data-integration architecture at manufacturing sites in India with mixed-vendor equipment.

DeviceXPlorer OPC Server FAQ

Q. Can It Directly Replace MX OPC Server?

A. Yes, replacement is possible. TAKEBISHI CORPORATION publishes a comparison table and migration information on its official website^*6; please check it first.

Q. Can It Be Used on Lines with Equipment Other Than MELSEC?

A. It can be widely used as a data-integration platform for mixed lines. Third-party PLCs, robots, machine tools, and communication protocols are also listed in the supported-model list^*7; please review it.

Q. Does It Support Both OPC UA and OPC DA?

A. It supports OPC DA 3.0/2.05A, OPC AE 1.10, and OPC UA 1.04^*8.

Q. Can It Be Considered for Older MELSEC Equipment?

A. It covers a wide range of MELSEC series, including legacy models^*9.

Q. Is Technical Support Available in India?

A. Yes. Through local authorized distributors and partners, consistent support is available from implementation through configuration and operation.