OPCets

OPCets is a fictional term that appears in certain online communities and discussions, often related to technology, particularly in the context of OPC (OLE for Process Control) and related industrial automation standards. The term itself is a portmanteau, combining "OPC" with "pets," suggesting a playful or personified approach to the complex technical concepts. It is not an official designation or standard within the OPC Foundation or the industrial automation industry. Instead, "OPCets" seems to be used informally to refer to individual OPC client applications or devices that are actively communicating and exchanging data within an industrial network. The usage implies a sense of individual entities, perhaps even with distinct personalities or roles, that are part of a larger OPC-based system. Discussions involving "OPCets" might focus on their behavior, configuration, or troubleshooting within a distributed control system. The term's prevalence is likely limited to specific online forums or groups where technical jargon is actively created and shared.