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  • Last UpdatedMay 22, 2024
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This section outlines the general procedures required to configure a Communication Driver once it is installed in the OCMC.

  1. Configure your Communication Driver for run-time. Refer to 'Configuring Your OI Server' in the AVEVA™ Communication Drivers Pack User Guide for more information on each of the following steps:

    1. Add a new PLC connection.

    2. Rename the PLC connection.

    3. Instantiate data sources (requires an AVEVA Communication Drivers Pack Professional License.)

    4. Enable/Disable a PLC connection.

    5. Configure parameters of the PLC (Network Address and Port Number).

    6. Archive configuration sets.

    7. Reset a PLC connection.

    8. Delete a PLC connection.

  2. Configure the global parameters in the Configuration node.

    Refer to 'Configuring Global Parameters' in the AVEVA™ Communication Drivers Pack User Guide for more information on each of the global parameters.

  3. Configure the device groups. Refer to 'Managing Device Groups' in the AVEVA™ Communication Drivers Pack User Guide more information on each of the following steps:

    1. Add a device group.

    2. Rename a device group.

    3. Modify the update interval.

    4. Delete a device group.

  4. Configure the device items. Refer to 'Managing Device Items' in the AVEVA™ Communication Drivers Pack User Guide for more information on each of the following steps:

    1. Add a device item.

    2. Rename a device item.

    3. Set the item reference.

    4. Export and import CSV files.

    5. Delete a device item.

    6. Clear all device items.

  5. Add a redundant device (optional).

    Refer to 'Configuring Device Redundancy' in the AVEVA™ Communication Drivers Pack User Guide for more information.

  6. Activate/Deactivate your Communication Driver.

    Refer to 'Managing Your OI Server' in the AVEVA™ Communication Drivers Pack User Guide for more information.

  7. Troubleshoot any issues using the Diagnostics node and Log Viewer.

    Refer to 'Troubleshooting' in the AVEVA™ Communication Drivers Pack User Guide for more information.

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