Link an I/O Device to an External Data Source
- Last UpdatedJul 18, 2023
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When you add an I/O device to Plant SCADA, you can choose to link it to an external data source. This provides a link to the tag data that was saved when the I/O device was programmed.
To link an I/O device to an external data source:
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In the Topology activity, select I/O Devices.
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Scroll to the relevant I/O device.
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Set the Linked property to True in the Grid Editor or the Property Grid.
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Complete the remaining fields as required.
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Click Save.
To link an I/O device to an external data source using the Device Communications Wizard:
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In the Topology activity, select I/O Devices.
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On the Command Bar, select New Device. The Device Communications Wizard is displayed.
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Complete the wizard screens one by one, selecting the relevant I/O device, and so on.
When the Link to External Database screen appears, select the Link I/O Device to an external tag database check box and complete the remaining details.