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

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Instructions

Wizard Startup

Go to Solution → Import Tags on the Designer workspace and select "Import SNMP 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:

  • Server: Specifies the server where the GE Proficy system is hosted. Users enter the network address or hostname of the Proficy server.
  • Username: Provides the username required for authentication with the GE Proficy server. Users enter the credentials needed to access the system.
  • Password: Stores the password associated with the username. Users enter this password to authenticate and gain access to the Proficy server.

Sync Device Node

The "Sync Device Node" dialog will appear. Here, you have two import options:

  • 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.

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