
Getting Started: Connecting the Controller to the SIMATIC NET OPC Server
Windows Automation Center, WinAC Slot Version 4.0
Hardware Installation and Operating Manual, Edition 02/2006, A5E00273194-02
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8.6.3
Configuring the Items to be Accessed (Using Absolute
Addressing)
Note:
This procedure describes how to use absolute addressing when configuring
the OPC server. You can also use the STEP 7 symbol table to connect the OPC
server. This procedure is described in "Configuring the Items to be Accessed
(Using the STEP 7 Symbol Table)".
Use the following procedure to configure the OPC server to use an absolute
address for accessing data in the controller:
1. Open the OPC Navigator by double-clicking the connection (Group1) for the
OPC server.
2. To add an item to be accessed, expand the \S7: folder and select OPC_1.