The TDatabase Access TagProvider connects to project databases at runtime, enabling data querying without local Tags. Configure this TagProvider to display queried data on TrendCharts and other application areas, enhancing real-time access and utilization of database information within the Unified NamespaceTcpDataAccess TagProvider facilitates the Server to Server communication, allowing two solutions to interact directly with another, exchanging and synchronizing data efficiently. This is especially useful in scenarios where you need to relay data from one system to another without manual interventions, ensuring data continuity and real-time updates.
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Configuration
Initiate the configuration process by navigating to To set up TcpDataAccess as a TagProvider, navigate to Unified Namespace → External TagProvider Connections and selecting select the Server to Server Communication.
Connection Parameters
Field | Description |
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Provider | Specifies the system the TagProvider will interface with. In this case, it interfaces with Server to Server Communication. |
Access Mode | Determines permissions for interacting with tags. Read allows data reading. Write permits data writing. |
Station Configuration
The station syntax is:
ReadWrite enables both reading and writing. | |
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. |
TagHistorian | Enables the TagHistorian feature for storing historical data. |
TagProperties | Enables the TagProperties feature for managing tag metadata. |
Connection | Defines connection settings for the server, including host, port, username, password, and additional options. |
Station Parameters
The Test button verifies the connection settings to ensure successful communication with the specified server.
Field | Description |
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Host | Specifies the IP address of the Server system. It directs the client to connect to the specified server. Example: 192.168.1.1. |
Port | Indicates the |
TCP/IP port of the Server system |
. It allows data transmission via the specified port. Example: 8080. | |
UserName | Identifies the username with ClientStart permission in the Server system. It authenticates the user attempting to access the server. This parameter is optional and defaults to the startup user. Example: admin_user. |
UserPassword | Provides the password for the user. It secures the connection by verifying the user's identity. This parameter is optional and defaults to the startup user. Example: password123. |
WindowsAuthentication | Enables Windows-based authentication. It allows users to authenticate using their Windows login credentials. Check the box to enable. |
Update Write Rate | Specifies the frequency at which data updates are written or synchronized with the server. It helps manage bandwidth and ensures timely data relay. Example: 5 seconds. |
StoreAndForward | Enables temporary data storage if the server is unreachable. It stores data locally and forwards it once the connection is re-established. Check the box to enable. |
Data Access and Visibility
Not all tags on the remote server will be accessible by the TagProvider. The visibility of the data and its access permissions (read or write) are defined by the remote system, according to the Visibility property of the tags in the remote system.
The available options are:
Private: The tag remains visible only to the local project and its redundant pair. Use this setting to restrict the tag's visibility, ensuring that only the local project and its backup can access the tag. Private tags will not be visible to remote servers using the TagProvider connection.
Protected: The tag becomes visible to external connections for read-only operations. This setting allows external systems to read the tag's value without permitting any modifications, ensuring that the data remains unchanged. Protected tags are accessible to TagProvider connections for read-only operations.
Public: The tag becomes visible to external connections for both reading and writing. This setting provides full access to the tag, allowing external systems to both read and modify the tag's value. Public tags are accessible by TagProvider for both read and write operations
. Optional parameter. Default value is the startup user- UserPassword : The password for the user. Optional parameter. Default value is the startup user
- WindowsAuthentication : Check this box if you're using Windows-based authentication.
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StoreAndForward: By enabling this feature, the system can store data temporarily if the target server is unreachable. Once the connection is restored, the stored data is forwarded to the target server, ensuring no data loss.
Update Write Rate: This specifies the frequency at which data updates are written or synchronized with the target server. It helps in managing the bandwidth and ensuring timely data relay.
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