Overview
The Advanced Devices Topics section provides resources for specialized device configurations and an in-depth understanding of the Devices module. It includes methods for simplifying device setup, such as importing PLC addresses from Excel, CSV files, or using Import Wizards. Additionally, the Devices Runtime Attributes feature allows users to manage security attributes for critical data, utilizing properties and methods exposed by the Devices Namespace to enhance system integrity.
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Importing PLC Addresses
Simplify the creation of communication nodes and point addresses with various methods for automatic data configuration import. Users can copy and paste tables from Excel, import data from CSV files, and use Import Wizards for diverse data sources.
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Devices Runtime Attributes
The Devices Namespace exposes properties and methods from the .NET objects used by the Device Module execution. You can use these methods to configure security attributes to protect critical data and ensure system integrity.
Native Driver vs OPC Server
Presents the additional set of features when using the native protocol for the Devices, instead of a third-party vendor OPC Server.
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Protocol Implementation Concepts
Deeper discussion on Protocols, intend to who develop communication drivers, or requires advanced diagnostics in existing protocols.
→ Read more about Protocol Implementation Concepts→ Read more about Devices Runtime Attributes.