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Automated Configuration Chapter 4
9. Change the existing program file to ensure that the data points
in the UDT that you want to use in the FactoryTalk Metrics
application contain accurate and timely data.
In general, the type of instruction that you will add to the
program depends on the destination data type:
For this data
type:
Used in the UDT by:
Use these instructions:
Integer
Part Counts
Move (MOV)
Boolean
Event Triggers
A combination of Examine If
Open (XIO) and Output
Energize (OTE)
String
Part ID, Flex_String
Copy File (COP)
In the Length box of the
COP instruction, specify the
Source_Tag.LEN value.
TIP
For information about adding instructions to your program file,
refer to the RSLogix documentation.
10. On the Communications menu, click Download.
The Download dialog box appears.
11. Click Download.
When the program is loaded to the controller, you can run the
program file.
The following message appears:
12. Click Yes.
13. Repeat the steps for each controller program that will be used
by FactoryTalk Metrics.
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