Convert OPC HDA connector that connects to PI server to a PI connector

Convert an existing OPC HDA connector to a PI connector to avoid recreating tags and configuration on the new PI connector. Before converting, make sure to stop the OpcHdaDataSource item first. For more information about the PI connector, see PI connector.

To convert to PI connector

1. In the Project Explorer, right-click an OpcHdaDataSource item and select Convert to PI connector.

   

2. In the PI conversion confirmation dialog box, enter CONFIRM in the text box and select OK to continue.

   

   The system converts the OPC HDA data source, connection, and group items to PI connector items. The system retains the item names, but converts the properties to their corresponding PI item properties.

3. Select the connection item. In the Properties pane, under Connection, specify the PI server name to connect to.

   The system converts the OPC HDA variables or tags to PI points. You can verify this after you select a variable under the group item, the Properties pane displays the OpcItemID property as PiPointName under Variable.

4. Select the Project menu and select Validate. You should see a successful project validation message in the Output pane.

5. Select the converted data source item, and select Start. In the Properties pane, verify that ConnectionState is set to Open and RunState is set to Running.