Access data using PCS

The PCS item syntax for an IData client to communicate with a Communication Driver is:

<PCS Scope Name>:<TopicName>.<ItemName>

• PCS Scope Name: The scope name configured for PCS connectivity for the Communication Driver.The syntax of the PCS Scope Name is OI

  lt;OIServerInstanceName>
  lt;ComputerName>.

• TopicName: A device group that is configured in the Communication Driver.

• ItemName: The full name of the item required by the specific protocol of the Communication Driver where the item is being subscribed.

Example of the PCS item syntax:

You can configure the PCS Scope Name of a Communication Driver instance to any name of your choice in the Configuration node. Refer to Configure client connectivity for more details.