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How to use OPC Server in InTouch (FactorySuite Gateway) |
It introduces the setting when our OPC Server is used with FactorySuite Gateway in "InTouch" of Wonderware.
FS Gateway was released as new gateway software that replaced OPCLink in 2004.
It is utility that converts four protocols (OPC/DDE/SuiteLink/MX) mutually, and operates as a universal protocol converter.
Our company doesn't answer details concerning the setting of SCADA, so please get the inquiry in the SCADA vendor or the shop.
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How to Install FS Gateway |
 Download the installation module of FS Gateway from the WEB site of Wonderware. Install it by default setting after defrosting the ZIP file.
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How to Start FS Gateway |
Select Program->Wonderware->System Management Console from Start Menu. SMC is started.
When you develop DAServer Manager, "ArchestrA.FSGateway" is displayed. |
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Definition of OPC Server |
 When you click right button in "Configuration", the pop-up menu is displayed. Select "Add OPC Object".
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Server Node
Specify the node name that the OPC Server works. When it works on same PC, specify "localhost".
Server Name
Specify Prog.ID of OPC Server. In case of our MELSEC OPC Server, specify "Takebishi.Melsec".
# Other items are assumed like default.
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Definition of OPC Group |
 When you click right button in the generated OPC Server definition (In this case, "New_OPC_000"), the pop-up menu is displayed. Select "Add OPCGroup Object".
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Update Rate
Specify the polling cycle to PLC.
# The topic name of DDE is Port Name + "_" + Group Name.
# Other items are assumed like default.
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Browse OPC Item
The dialog that browses definition of OPC Servers is displayed when you click this button, and you can register tag by drag & drop.
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Definition of InTouch Access Name |
Select "Access Name" from "System" menu of InTouch. The screen in figure below opens when you click "Addition", so define access name for OPC.
Access Name
Specifiy an arbitrary name defined in InTouch.
Application Name
Input "FSGateway".
Topic Name
Specify the topic name defined in SMC (In this case, "New_OPC_000_New_OPCGroup_000").
Protocol
Select "DDE" or "SuiteLink".
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Definition of InTouch Tag Name |
Specify tag name accessed FS Gateway from InTouch.
Tag Name
Specify tag name like "i" + PLC Device Name + PLC Device Number.
Tag Type
If the tag type is integer, specify "I/O Integer".
Access Name
Specify the access name to connect to FS Gateway. |
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Execute |
The pop-up menu is displayed when you click right button in "ArchestrA.FSGateway.1" of DAServer manager.
Select "Activate Server" and activate FS Gateway. The value of OPC Server can be got through FS Gateway when executing InTouch.
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Notes |
# If FS Gateway is started as "outproc" from OPC Client, it connects through DCOM.
And if OPC Server has already started, the message of "already started" is shown.
In this case, select "The interactive user" by the DCOM setting of OPC Server.
# When you access from VB6.0 that cannot specify "outproc" in CoCreateInstance function, you cannot use OPC protocol and DDE/SuiteLink protocol at the same time. |
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