Integrate tags from AutomationDirect PAC 3000

This task describes how to add an AutomationDirect Productivity3000 Programmable Automation Controller (also known as PAC 3000) as a tag integration source in your project.

This tag integration is based on our PAC3K driver, which communicates with the PAC over Ethernet using the Modbus Extended protocol.

Note: This feature has been deprecated and is included only to maintain backward compatibility with existing projects. For all new projects, please use the ADPRO driver instead. For more information, see Integrate tags from AutomationDirect P Series.

Before you begin this task, you should do the following:

• Review the manufacturer's documentation for your AutomationDirect PAC 3000;

• Download and install the Productivity Suite Programming Software from AutomationDirect, and then use it to export the PAC program's tags as a comma-separated values (CSV) file;

• Read the documentation for the PAC3K driver (on the Help tab of the ribbon, in the Documentation group, click Communication Drivers, and then select PAC3K); and

• Make sure the PAC is running and accessible on your network, and then note its network address.

To add an AutomationDirect PAC 3000 as a tag integration source:

1. On the Project tab of the ribbon, in the Settings group, click Communication.

   The Project Settings dialog is displayed, with the Communication tab selected.

   

2. In the Tag Integration area, click Add.

   The Tag Integration Source dialog box is displayed.

3. In the Type list, click Integrated.

4. In the Provider list, click AutomationDirect PAC 3000.

5. In the Name box, type an appropriate name for the tag integration source.

   This name will be used as a prefix on the names of the integrated tags. The default is DEV, which is short for "device".

6. Click Add.

   The PAC 3000 Tag Integration dialog box is displayed.

   

7. In the PLC Station box, type the IP address of the PAC.

8. Select the CSV file that you exported from your PAC program:

   1. Click Browse.

      A standard Open dialog box is displayed.

   2. Locate and select the CSV file (.csv).

      In most cases, the file should be saved in the Config sub-folder of your project folder (for example, <project name>\Config\<PAC program name>.csv).

   3. Click Open.

   For more information, see Export tag information from an AutomationDirect P Series PAC program.

   The selected file is displayed in the CSV File box.

9. Click OK to finish the configuration and add the source.

If the source is added successfully, the PAC's tags will be immediately available in the Object Finder in the Studio development environment. For more information, see Use the Object Finder to select integrated tags.