Device item definitions

The device item name is an “alias” or a label for the data in the device. It is an alternative name for the item reference, and can be used instead of the item reference when you create the client application. Device item configuration is optional, but is strongly recommended.

To create or add device items

1. Right-click anywhere in the table, and then select Add.

2. In the Name column, type a unique item name. The maximum is 32 characters.

3. In the corresponding line, double-click the Item Reference column and enter the correlated item reference for the name you created.

To rename device items

Right-click the device item to be renamed and select Rename. Make the changes.

To delete device items

Right-click the device item to be deleted from the list and select Delete.

To clear all device items

Right-click in the Device Items box and select Clear All. All the device items listed are cleared after you confirm their deletion.

NOTE: You can import a .csv file containing your item definitions to help streamline configuration. See "Export and import CSV Files" in the Communication Drivers Pack Help.