OPCUA32: Communication with a specific OPC UA server using username / password for authentication, does not work

OPCUA32: Communication with a specific OPC UA server using username / password for authentication, does not work

Description

The OPCUA32 OPC UA client driver cannot communicate correctly with an OPC UA Server requiring authentication using username/password under specific circumstances. The OPC UA client incorrectly sends password in plain text whereas the OPC UA server expected an encrypted password without specifically asking for the password to be encrypted. 
To allow communication in these circumstances: 
  • Update to the latest build of zenon 8.20, 10 or 11.  


Item ID: 252224
Version: 10.00 Build: 100998
Version: 8.20 Build: 102334

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