14.3.1.8        OPC Server

This is the name of an OPC Server to be used.  This can be either a Remote or Local OPC Server.

It is recommended to use the "Browser OPC Server" button and then select the name of the OPC Server you want to use from the OPC Server List.   This ensures proper spelling and syntax.

To enter the OPC Server:

5)     Select Local or Remote OPC Server Type.  Local is an OPC Server installed on the SCADA node.

6)     If using Remote OPC, enter

                                                              i.      The IP Address or Computer name of the Remote OPC Server.

                                                             ii.      The primary TCP Port of the remote OPC Service (0 = default).

                                                           iii.      The Remote Access Code of the remote OPC Service.

7)     Press the "Browse OPC Server Names" button.

8)     Select the desired server from the OPC Server List. This will enter the OPC Sever name in the OPC Server field.

You can also type the name of the OPC Server, if you know the registered name.  It is recommended to use the "Browse OPC Sever" button and select the OPC Server from the list to avoid spelling and syntax errors.

OPC Server List

This is a list of local OPC Servers on the local Project/SCADA node or a list of OPC Servers on the Remote OPC Server. It is recommended to use this list to update the OPC Server field. This list is updated by pressing the Browse OPC Server Names button.

It is recommended to use the "Browser OPC Server" button in order to update this entry.  This ensures proper spelling and syntax.

To update the OPC Server List:

1.      Select Local or Remote OPC Server Type.  Local is an OPC Server installed on the SCADA node.

2.      If using Remote OPC, enter

                                                                          i.      The IP Address or Computer name of the Remote OPC Server.

                                                                         ii.      The primary TCP Port of the remote OPC Service (0 = default).

                                                                       iii.      The Remote Access Code of the remote OPC Service.

3.      Press the "Browse OPC Server Names" button.

4.      Select the desired server from the OPC Server List. This will enter the OPC Sever name in the OPC Server field.

Browse OPC Server Names

If OPC Server Type is Local, this updates the OPC Server List by browsing local OPC Servers on the SCADA node.

If OPC Server Type is Remote, this updates the OPC Server List by browsing remote OPC Servers specified in Remote OPC Server Address.