The Import Tag Wizard facilitates importing UnityPro tags into solutions developed on the software platform. Users configure UnityPro connection parameters by specifying the IP address, port, and authentication parameters. To use it, go to Solution/Import Tags, double-click on the UnityPro import wizard, or click to select UnityPro and press the Execute button to open the configuration dialog.

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Instructions

Wizard Startup

On the Solution Designer, go to Solution → Import Tags and select "Import UnityPro configuration." Double-click on the selected wizard or press the "Execute" button to open the initial configuration popup.

Initial Configuration

In the initial configuration dialog, enter the following information:

  • Station IP: Specifies the network IP address of the UnityPro PLC (Programmable Logic Controller). This address allows the importing software to locate and communicate with the PLC over a network. Users must enter an IP address corresponding to the PLC they wish to access. For example, "192.168.1.1" is a shared private IP address used within local networks that can be designated for a PLC.
  • Port: Specifies the network port number used to establish a communication link with the UnityPro PLC. This port facilitates the network traffic between the PLC and the computer system from which tags are imported. Port 502 is typically used for Modbus TCP/IP communications, a standard protocol for networking industrial electronic devices.
  • Slave ID: Refers to the unique identifier for a server device on a Modbus network. It allows the master device (in this case, the system importing the tags) to direct queries to the correct slave device on the network. Setting the Slave ID to "1" typically denotes the primary or first slave device in a chain of devices. This ID must be unique among all devices on the same network to avoid communication overlaps.

Sync Device Node

The "Sync Device Node" dialog will appear. Here, you have the following import option:

  • From a file: Provide the path of your stored file.

Prefix Option (Optional)

Select "Add NodeName as Prefix" option to automatically add the PLC's name as a prefix to all imported tags. It improves organization, especially in solutions with multiple PLCs.

Refresh

Click "Refresh" to display a preview of available tags.

Import

Finally, press "Ok" to start the import process.

Tutorial

The tutorial in the image below shows how to import tags from UnityPro.

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