7. For each of the questions marks, create and link a new tag array.
The AOI includes a new type of User Defined Tag (UDT), a custom array of tags meant specifically for this AOI.
a) In the AOI, right-click on the question mark on the line labeled "Banner_ABR_IO_Data" and click New Tag. In this
example, use the name "Banner_ABR1_AOI."
Figure 98. New Tag
b) Click the question mark on the RawDataFromABR line.
A list of tags displays.
c) Select the appropriate tag. In this example, select Banner_ABR1:I.Data.
This tag was created automatically when the new Ethernet Module was named (see
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d) Click the question mark on the RawDataToABR line.
e) Select the appropriate tag. In this example, select Banner_ABR1:O.Data.
f) In the AOI, right-click on the question mark on the line labeled "ABR_AOI_Tags" and click New Tag. In this
example, use the name "Banner_ABR1_Tags."
Figure 99. New Tag
The AOI is ready to run.
8. Download the program to the PLC, run it, and put the PLC into Online mode to view live data.
Figure 100. AOI Rung After All Tags are Assigned
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