Configuring the OPC Fire Network

Scenario: You want to configure the OPC fire network to support a 3rd-party system.

 

Reference: For background information, see the reference section.

 

Workflow diagram:

 

 

Prerequisites:

  • System Manager is in Engineering mode.
  • System Browser is in Management View.

 

Steps:

1 – Creating and Configuring an OPC Network

See the Third-party OPC Client section.

 

2 – Linking a Function to a Data Point of the OPC Network

To use the customized OPC library, you need to link the customized OPC functions to the OPC Network data points. Proceed as follows:

  1. In System Browser, select Project > Field Networks > [OPC Network].
  1. Select a data point in the structure of the OPC Network.
  1. Open the Main expander.
  1. From the Function drop-down list, select the OPC function to link to the data point.
    NOTE: Unselect the All check box to display the default available function for the selected data point.
  1. Click Save .
  1. Repeat the procedure for all data points of the OPC Network.
Selection of a Function to Link to a Data Point of the OPC Network