

The server must remain connected for the duration of the synchronization.ġ. Synchronizing the New FactoryTalk Project with the OPC Server Even though a server has been added, the new FactoryTalk project will not be able to access server tags until the following synchronization steps are completed. Note: The project tree should now contain the icon KepEx.ĥ KEPServerEX Client Connectivity Guide for Rockwell Softwares FactoryTalk View StudioĤ. In OPC Data Server Properties, make sure that the server name is visible and then click OK to accept the configuration. Select the server for the desired connection, and then click OK.Ĥ KEPServerEX Client Connectivity Guide for Rockwell Softwares FactoryTalk View Studioħ.

For more information, refer to the "DCOM Configuration for KEPServerEX manual.Ħ. Note: Users who have selected a remote server connection and are unable to browse for the server may need to configure DCOM security. If the server has been installed and started on the machine, Kepware Communications Server 5.2 should be visible in the list. Next, click Browse in order to locate the OPC server. Then, select the Server will be hosted on local computer radio button.ĥ. In OPC Data Server Properties, enter a name for the server connection. Hover over Add New Server and then select OPC Data Server.ģ KEPServerEX Client Connectivity Guide for Rockwell Softwares FactoryTalk View StudioĤ. In the project tree, right-click on KEPDemo to invoke the context menu.ģ. In the main FactoryTalk View Studio window, locate Explorer KEPDemo.Ģ KEPServerEX Client Connectivity Guide for Rockwell Softwares FactoryTalk View StudioĢ. Adding a New Data Server to the Project 1. Faceplates will not be used in this tutorial. In Add Process Faceplates, click Clear All. Descriptions are optional and may be added if desired. In this tutorial, the application is named KEPDemo. In New/Open Site Edition (Local) Application, select the New tab and then enter a name for the application being created. In Application Type Selection, select Site Edition (Local) and then click Continue.ģ. Start the program FactoryTalk View Studio.Ģ. Creating a New FactoryTalk Project Note: For this tutorial, FactoryTalk View Studio version 5.10.00 will be used.ġ. Once the server project has been loaded, open the Runtime menu on the main menu bar and verify that the server project has been connected.Ģ.
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Start KEPServerEX and load the Simulation Driver Demo project. The Simulation Driver Demo project will be used for all examples in this tutorial. Users must complete the following before continuing with this tutorial:Ĭonfigure a server project: Users may either select the appropriate driver and settings or run the Simulation Driver Demo that is included with KEPServerEX.
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Overview and Requirements This guide will demonstrate how to establish a connection between the KEPServerEX OPC server and a FactoryTalk runtime project. Creating an SE Client Configuration File. Synchronizing the New FactoryTalk Project with the OPC Server. Kepware Technologies KEPServerEX Client Connectivity Guide for Rockwell Softwares FactoryTalk View Studio
