The software framework can create tags and map communication based on the OPC server's connections. To commence this, select the created OPC node and choose the "Import" option.
After you create an OPC communication node, you can select the node and click "Import" to import the OPC items to the solution.
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OPC UA Server Import
Server Types
| Type | Protocol | Discovery |
|---|---|---|
| OPC DA | COM/DCOM | Local servers |
| OPC UA | TCP/HTTP | Network browse |
| OPC XML | HTTP/SOAP | Web services |
Browse Options
| Option | Description |
|---|---|
| Browse Depth | Levels to explore |
| Filter | Name patterns |
| Include System | System tags |
| Flat List | Remove hierarchy |
Tag Creation
| OPC Property | Tag Property | Mapping |
|---|---|---|
| ItemID | Name | Modified for validity |
| DataType | Type | Type conversion |
| Description | Description | Direct copy |
| AccessRights | ReadOnly | Based on rights |
| EU | Units | Engineering units |
The tutorial in the image below shows how to import tags from OPC servers.
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