Database Synchronization

Assuming that no errors are detected at startup, the configuration Link database (cfgLinkDB) is synchronized with the Process Model database. The first time FoxDCSLink starts, synchronization can take several minutes. For subsequent starts, the time is significantly reduced.

During synchronization, each Model tag is retrieved and verified against the Link database. If a Model tag does not exist in the Link database, it is added. If a Model tag exists in the Link database, but is deleted from the Model database, the corresponding tag also is deleted from the Link database.

As each tag is added to the Link database, Foxboro DCS Linker determines what tag mapping category should be assigned and stored with the tag. When the Link database is synchronized with the Model database, the Foxboro DCS Linker (IALink) dialog box appears.