CHAPTER 14 – Using CX-Supervisor as an OPC Client OMRON
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window from where the item details can be added or updated.
Array Size: Enter the number of array elements in the CX-Supervisor point that
this item should have. If not an array, enter 1.
1) OPC
COMMUNICATIONS CONTROL PROPERTIES
a)
Server Tab
The options in this window allow you to select the correct
name of the computer with the OPC Server and select the appropriate
server.
OPC Communication Control Settings
Name: – This is the name of the selected communications control. The
default name for the first control is
OMRONCXOPCCommunicationsControl. For each additional control
added the number increments by one.
Computer Name: – This shows the system name for the computer with
the OPC server. If the server is on the same computer as CX-Supervisor,
set to ‘(Local)’. If the OPC server is on a remote computer click the
Show All button and select the correct name from the list. If you cannot
identify the PC in the list contact your system administrator.
Server Name: – This shows the names of the OPC Version 2 compliant
servers installed on the specified computer. Make your selection from the
drop down list. Clicking the Info button opens the Server Status
Information dialog for the selected server, check the information is
correct and click the OK button.
Note: If the server is not shown in the drop down list, the server may not