Add Server

Explanation

Use this activity to add a new server, to the configuration for the IFS/OPC Client, which will communicate with the OPC Server that reads data from shop-floor devices.

Prerequisites

An OPC Server installed on the client machine or another machine on a connected network.

System Effects

A server is established on the IFS/OPC Client which holds the connection information to the OPC server.

Related Window Descriptions

N/A

Procedure

  1. Open the configuration file with extended server connection details.
  2. Click the New Server button in the OPC Client toolbar (alternatively right click in the OPC Configuration pane and click New Server).
  3. Click the OPC Configuration tab.
  4. In the Name field, enter a name for the OPC Server. By default the first server will be named Server 1.
  5. In the Node Name or IP field, enter the computer name or IP address on which the OPC Server resides or click the List of Values button to browse the network and select the desired host.
  6. In the Prog ID field, use the List of Values to select the ProgID of the OPC Server. Note: When the host is identified, the List of Values will populate with a list of registered OPC Servers from which you can select one.
  7. Click OK. A new server node is displayed in the OPC Configuration Pane.
  8. Click the File Menu and click Save.