Introduction
In this guide, we’ll explore how to efficiently utilize the Devices module in FrameworX for seamless communication and data exchange with field devices. We’ll cover the essentials of configuring communication protocols, managing channels, nodes, and points, and offer tips for troubleshooting common issues.
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Design Concepts
The following main concepts are key when setup the devices Communication.
Configuration Workflow
Creating Device Channels
Navigate to Devices → Protocols
Select the Protocol that supports the connection if you Device and press Create New Channel
Go to Devices → Channels to Customize Protocols Options, if needed. The Protocol Options is dependent on the protocol, use the Help button to go open the online documentation of the protocol you are using.
Defining Nodes and Stations:
Go to Devices → Nodes
Use the Plus button to create a new Node, selecting the Channel (and consequently the Protocol) that device shall use.
Define the contents for PrimaryStation, which is the physical network address of the device you want to connect with.
Mapping Tags to the Device Addresses
- Go To Devices → Points to map Tags in your solution to valued within your field Device
The key columns to setup are the TagName, the Node (that identifies the device), and the Address. Each device has its syntax for the address, but the concept of address applies to all protocols.
Use the column AccessType to define if you want the tag and the device be connected with Read, Write or both Read and Write modes.
- Custom behavior can be defined extending the AccessTypes.
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