FlexLink YOUTILIZE - Manual (Page 64)

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• PLC Item Index: This is also known as the Tag in the PLC.
• Route Index: Not required for iMonitor express leave as is. Factory model required with
routing information.
• FlexLink Identifier: Identifying name FlexLink uses to describe the Work Station.
• Name: Name used to identify the item in the iMonitor Express GUI.
• Description: Field for entering a description for the device.
• Enabled: Checked by default and should remain checked.
• Associated Function:
o Function: Select from a list of available Functions.
o Lane: Select from the list of available lanes.
Repeat the above steps for adding a new motor for each Analog Sensor controlled by the ‘Work
Station
Adding Entry Point
• Not required for Youtilize leave as is. Factory model required with routing information.
Adding Exit Point
• Not required for Youtilize leave as is. Factory model required with routing information.
Matrikon OPC Server
As mentioned earlier the Matrikon OPC Server is used for communication between the PLC
Controller used in the FlexLink Line and the Youtilize solution. In this section we will go over the
configuration of the OPC Server to establish a connection with the PLC Controller. Once the
connection is configured the file created using the FlexLink Configuration Tool (covered in the
previous section, System Configuration -
FlexLink Configuration Tool ) and the configuration of the
xLink Adapter (covered in the System Configuration - Youtilize Solution ) will allow intelligent
communication between the PLC Controller and the Youtilize Solution.
New configuration
Open the Matrikon OPC Server by selecting it from start menu. Start Æ MatrikonOPC Æ
MatrikonOPC Server. The OPC server name varies on which PLC suite installed.
The MatrikonOPC start page will be presented. Click ‘New Node’ on the toolbar and select the option
with Ethernet/IP in the drop-down list.