Add and configure a Device Selector object

The SOMAC Communication Driver can connect to different Windows agents, PLCs, and other data sources. These connections are modeled in the hierarchy by means of Device Selector objects, each of which models the end-point of the communications path.

From the ChannelSelector branch of the Communication Driver hierarchy, create the new DeviceSelector object.

Add a Device Selector connection to your SOMAC hierarchy

1. Right-click the New_ChannelSelector_000 object, and select Add DeviceSelector Connection.

   The New_DeviceSelector_000 object is created.

2. Rename the object as appropriate.

3. The New_DeviceSelector_000 Parameters configuration view is displayed.

To configure the Device Selector connection

• Configure the Station.

  The Station field cannot be empty. The syntax of the Station depends on the ARTI3 or the gateway being used by the Communication Driver. For more information, see Set the station ID of a device.

Configure a secure device connection

4. In the Authentication section, click the Security dropdown and select Authentication.

5. If the connection to the data source is unsecure, select No Security.

6. In the Username field, enter the name of the user with access to the secure device.

7. In the Password field, enter the password that is associated with the secure device.