ProSoft Technology MVI46-DFNT - Manual (Page 140)

Reference MVI46-DFNT ♦ SLC Platform
User Manual EtherNet/IP Client/Server Communication Module
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October 12, 2010
OPC Connection
This section discusses setting up an OPC connection to the module in order to
transfer data between the module and an OPC compliant client. Follow the
instructions for setting up the DDE connection outlined in the previous section.
This will define the connection required by the OPC server. RSLinx will now be
configured to interface with an OPC client application.
The example used in this section uses the OPC test client (opctest.exe) available
from Rockwell Automation. First start the application and select the Connect…
option from the Server Menu. In the dialog box shown, select the RSLinx OPC
server. Next add a group using the Group menu option and fill in the Group
Name using any name that is meaningful for the points to be monitored and
controlled. The following dialog displays an example:
Next, add items to the client. The following shows an example dialog used to add
a floating-point data item: