Rockwell Automation 1426 PowerMonitor 5000 Unit - Manual (Page 199)

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Communication Chapter 9
Testing the OPC Server by Using Microsoft Excel Software
Follow these steps to test the OPC server.
1. From the Edit menu, choose Copy DDE/OPC Link to check out the
RSLinx Classic OPC server and the new power monitor topic.
2. In the left pane, browse to Online > MeteringResults >
RealTime_VIF_Power and select a tag on the right, then click OK.
3. Open Microsoft Excel software.
4. Right-click a cell and choose Paste Special.