Provider

Specifies the system the TagProvider will interface with. In this case, it interfaces with the Codesys PLC Handler Communication Driver.

Access Mode

Determines permissions for interacting with tags.

Read allows data reading.

For this External TagProvider option only read is allowed. So, it is Read-Only.

Name

User-defined name for the TagProvider instance. Identifies the specific configuration in the system.

Description

Explains the TagProvider's purpose or the systems it interfaces with. Provides context for its usage.

ProtocolOptions

Defines specific communication settings for the connection to the device. True or False.

Connection

Defines a string for the Codesys PLC connection settings, including PLC address, port, protocol, and gateway settings.

PLC Address

Specifies the address of the PLC to establish a connection.

PLC Port

Sets the port number used for communication with the PLC.

Protocol

Defines the communication protocol used for the connection. Options include Tcp/Ip (Level 2 Route), Tcp/Ip (Level 2), Tcp/Ip (Level 4), and Serial (RS232).

Motorola ByteOrder

Configures the byte order for Motorola devices.

Gateway DeviceProto

Specifies the protocol for the gateway device. Options include Tcp/Ip, SharedMemory, and NamedSharedMemory.

Gateway Address

Specifies the address of the gateway device to establish a connection.

Gateway Port

Sets the port number used for communication with the gateway device.

Gateway Password

Specifies the password for authentication with the gateway device.

Logon UserName

Specifies the username for authentication with the PLC or gateway device.

Logon Password

Specifies the password for authentication with the PLC or gateway device.

Test

Verifies the connection settings to ensure successful communication with the specified device.