Windows Automation Center, WinAC Slot Version 4.0
Hardware Installation and Operating Manual, Edition 02/2006, A5E00273194-02
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Getting Started : Connecting the Controller
to the SIMATIC NET OPC Server
The CPU 41x-2 PCI can use the SIMATIC NET OPC Server to read and write data
over the network. You use the following tools to configure the OPC connection:
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OPC Scout for configuring the connection to the SIMATIC NET OPC Server
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STEP 7 (HW Config and NetPro) for configuring the CPU 41x-2 PCI
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Station Configuration Editor for configuring the PC station
Configuring an OPC Server connection requires the installation of SIMATIC NET.
Note:
The critical step most frequently overlooked is Step 3: Configuring the S7
connection for the OPC server in NetPro. After adding the connection for the OPC
server, you must set the connection type to "S7 connection" and enter a Local ID for
the connection.
8.1 Task
Overview
Step 1:
Station Configuration Editor (SIMATIC NET)
Add the OPC server to the PC station.
Step 2: HW Config (STEP 7)
Add the OPC server to the hardware configuration in STEP 7.
Step 3: NetPro (STEP 7)
Add an S7 connection for the OPC server to the configuration of the
CPU 41x-2 PCI.
Step 4: SIMATIC Manager (STEP 7)
Download the configuration to the controller
Step 5:
OPC Scout (SIMATIC NET)
Connect the controller to the OPC server.
