Omron CX-SUPERVISOR - V2.0, User Manual

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OMRON CHAPTER 14 – Using CX-Supervisor as an OPC Client
Release 2.0 Page 235
Server: This shows the name of the communications object to connect to the
server i.e. OMRONCXOPCCommunicationsControl. If you wish to use a different
object make your selection from the drop down list. To Add, Modify or Delete an
object click the Info button. You will only need 1 communications object per OPC
server but note you can connect to more 1 server at a time if desired using this
setting.
This field is initially blank and an OPC control should be added. Select the Add
option, which will open the Communications Control dialog. From the list of
control objects select the one to be added and click the OK button.
Note: On adding, the Communication Control Properties dialog is automatically
shown as detailed below. To edit these properties later select Modify from the Info
menu.
Group: Select the Group containing the required item from the dropdown list. To
Add, Modify or Delete a Group click the Info button.
Items: The Items within the selected Group are listed. The Item Attributes dialog
can be used to add or edit the items. To Add, Modify or Delete an Item click the
Info button. Selecting the Add or Modify option will open the Items Attributes