Connect to OPC Server

Explanation

Use this activity to connect to the OPC Server. This connection is necessary when data acquisition is to be initiated.

Prerequisites

An OPC Server must be established on the IFS/OPC Client.

System Effects

The gateway to the OPC Server to retrieve OPC data into the IFS/OPC Client, is opened.

Related Window Descriptions

N/A

Procedure

1. Click the File menu and click Open.
2. Browse for and select the configuration XML file you saved with all your configurations.
3. Open the Demo OPC Server and restore the tag list with your OPC Configuration.
4. Right click on the server you created and click Properties. (Alternatively you can right click on the OPC server and click Connect)
5. On the OPC Configuration tab, click Connect.
6. Click OK. Observe that the yellow server icon is now green.