You can control and configure the OPC I/O Server remotely using the Power Tool or any other client application. To set up remote control of the I/O Server, you can install the Power Tool or your client application on a computer that does not have the server software installed. However, you must install the I/O Server on the computer used to communicate with the process hardware.
To install the Power Tool for
remote communication:
- Insert the I/O Drivers and OPC Server CD into the remote computer’s CD-ROM drive.
- When the start-up screen appears, click the Install Driver button.
- Select the OPC Client from the list and click the Install Now button.
- Click the I Agree button to accept the user license and continue with the installation.
- Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation. When the Install program prompts you for the node type, select Client.
- After installation is complete, open the Power Tool and connect to the I/O Server using the Network list box. Refer to Set Up the OPC I/O Server Connection to learn more about establishing a connection to the OPC I/O Server.
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