Overview
Each device connected to the system through channels is called a Node. Nodes can be individual devices or groups of devices. Each node contains one or more Points. The configuration of Nodes is on the Solution Explorer, at Devices → Nodes. This page explains how to create nodes and also how to import them from various sources.
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Configuring Device Nodes
To create a new node, follow these steps:
- Access Devices → Nodes.
- Click the plus icon to add a new node.
- Select a channel to associate the node, and fill in its name and description.
- Click Ok.
After completing the above steps, the Node is created.
You can configure and existing node by double-clicking the property you want to edit on the corresponding row.
DeviceNode Properties
The following table describes each available property you can configure when editing a Node:
If a property column is not visible on the grid, enable it by right-clicking the grid header and selecting it from the list.
Column | Description |
|---|---|
Name | Name of the Node. |
Channel | The Device Channel for this Node. For more information about the configuration for common protocols, click Help at the top of the tab. |
Primary Station | The information required to access the primary Node, based on the protocol selected. |
Backup Station | The required information to access the backup Node. When the backup station is defined, and a communication failure occurs on the primary station, the system automatically attempts to establish communication with the backup station. |
Sync Date | The date that the import was done. |
Sync Station | Information about the station where the import was done Station IP, Port and Slot. |
Sync Settings | Information about the settings used by the system to import the file. |
Description | Description for this Node. |
Importing Nodes from PLC Addresses
Additionally, you can simplify the creation of communication Nodes with various methods for automatic data configuration import.
→ Read more about Importing PLC Addresses.
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