Step 2.2.1. Create a New Connection to an OPC Alarm and Event Server

  1. Fill in the fields in the OPC A&E Client dialog box as follows.

Option

Description

Server

The OPC Alarm and Event Server that this client connects to.

The server can be selected by double-clicking one of the configured OPC Alarm and Event Servers that display in the Server list in the bottom half of the OPC A&E Client dialog box.

Node

The computer name on which the server is located.

Notes

If the OPC Alarm and Event Server is on the local computer, the Node field can be blank.

One client can connect to one OPC Server. If you have multiple OPC Servers, create multiple OPC clients.

Resource ID

Factory resource the OPC Alarm and Event Server will use to collect alarm data.

Filter

Opens the OPC Filter window to select alarm filter criteria.

Message

Attribute entries configure the alarm message that displays for the source alarms.

Fields

Opens the OPC Fields browser to list the attributes that can be selected for the Message field.

Refresh

Refreshes the display.

 

  1. Click OK.

Result: The OPC A&E Client dialog closes.

Alarms from projects that are configured for the OPC Alarm and Event Server will display in the client's Alarm Viewer.

When there is no filter all of the alarms generated on the source and client computers display in the Alarm Viewer.

A

Alarms from a source project.

B

Alarms from a client project

C

Alarms from a source project.

More information

Step 2.2. Select the client Alarm Viewer display criteria.