OPC DataHub™
Version 6.4
Cogent Real-Time Systems, Inc.
February 19, 2010
OPC DataHub™: Version 6.4
A memory resident real-time database that acts as a hub, providing fast and efficient concentration and distribution of
data for OPC and other Windows applications.
Published February 19, 2010
Cogent Real-Time Systems, Inc.
162 Guelph Street, Suite 253
Georgetown, Ontario
Canada, L7G 5X7
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Revision History
Revision 6.4-1 September 2007
Web server, Data Logging and Email/SMS interfaces.
Revision 6.2-1 September 2005
Initial release of documentation.
Copyright, trademark, and software license information.
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