Configure OPC Server V3

  1. Start 3S IEC 61131-3 editor/ CoDeSysOPC Server V3/OPC Configurator.

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    The current configuration of the OPCServer.ini is shown.

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  2. If the configuration is needed furthermore, store it under a new name.

    The actual configuration at start of OPC server will always be read from OPCServer.ini.

  3. Note

    Update Rate may not be 0 (ms)!

    The default value of 200 ms is suitable value of many applications.

    The adjustment for the Update Rate depends on the number of symbols (variables).

    For a big number of sysmbols it can be better to increase the update rate.

  4. If the *.sdb files should be loaded from the Gateway Files directory on PC, the project name must be identical with project name in IEC 61131-3 editor. The extension is not necessary.

    If the symbol information should be loaded from AC500 V2.x, the project name is not required, can also be empty.

    The checkboxes Active, Motorola Byteorder and No Login-Service must be checked.

    The checkbox Enable logging allows a later diagnosis.

  5. For AC500 V3 please choose Gateway 3

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  6. Push Edit.

  7. Fill in TCP/IP Address of Target PLC and mark the checkbox Use Tcp/Ip blockdriver.

  8. Fill in TCP/IP Address a second time.

  9. Push OK.

  10. Save OPCserver.ini and close OPCConfig.