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Configuring Access Types
You can configure access types that control the read, write, and other settings when the application accesses PLC data.
FactoryStudio comes with a few predefined access types that you can use, or you can create your own.
To configure access types:
1. Go to Edit > Devices > AccessTypes.
2. Do one of the following:
To edit an existing access type, double-click a field.
To create a new access type, click Create New.
3. Enter or select information, as needed.
 
Column
Description
Name
Enter a name for this access type.
Read
 
ReadPolling
Select when you want to enable read polling.
ReadPollingRate
Enter how often to retrieve the address value.
ReadTrigger
Enter an object property to tell the system when to read the value.
ReadOnStartup
When selected, the system reads the value on startup.
ReadStatus
Enter an object property to receive the status of the read communication
ReadCompleted
Enter an object property to receive an indication that the reading is completed. The value will change between 0 and 1 every time a reading was completed.
Write
 
WriteEventEnable
Select to enable writing of values to the PLC.
WriteEvent
Select when to write the value.
WriteTrigger
Enter an object property to tell the system when to write the value.
WriteStatus
Enter an object property to receive the status of the write communication.
WriteCompleted
Enter an object property to receive an indication that the writing is completed. The value will change between 0 and 1 every time a writing was completed.
Settings
 
AcceptUnsolicited
When selected, the system accepts values from the PLC, even if the polling time has not yet elapsed.
UseStaticBlocks
Select when you want to use the block command field
BlockCommand
Enter a definition for each block that will be created. CHeck the driver documentation to see if the specific drive uses this filed and the valid values.
Description
Enter a description for the access type.
[Other columns]
For definitions of other columns that are available in many tables, see Common Column Definitions.