Column | Description |
Name | Enter a name for the node. The system lets you know if the name is not valid. |
Channel | Select the channel for this node. For more information about the configuration for common protocols, click Help at the top of the tab. |
PrimaryStation | Enter the information required to access the primary node, based on the protocol selected.  Note: The Protocol options are dependent upon the Selected Protocol. Select the protocol on the ComboBox on the top of the page and press the HELP button on its side to access the specific protocol documentation.For Modbus protocol: •For a Serial interface, the SlaveID is the device slave address on the Modbus network. Valid addresses are 1-247. •For a MultiSerial interface, select the number of the ComPort and enter the SlaveID the device slave address on the Modbus network. Valid addresses are 1-247. •For a TCPIP interface: •IP—Identification of the slave device address. •Port—TCP port where the slave device is connected (default is 502). •SlaveID—Device slave address on Modbus network. Valid addresses are 1-247. For OPC interfaces: •Service URL—Defines the location of the OPC server. •You must configure the DCOM settings to access an external OPC server. Contact support for assistance. •RefreshRate—Server refresh rate. •AllTemsSameGroup—Adds all items in a single group OPC. In this way, only one connection is created with OPC server. •WaitAfterConnect—Time to communicate after the application is running. |
BackupStation | Enter the information required to access the backup node, based on the protocol selected. When defined, and a communication failure occurs on the primary station, the system automatically attempts to establish communication with the backup station. |
Description | Enter a description for this node. |