The Browse OPC Server dialog box provides a graphical means of configuring the OPC Client. Instead of you having to remember or refer to notes to determine what data is available in the OPC server, you can display a tree browser and select the data you require.
To browse an OPC Server:
- In the Tree Browser, select the item you want to obtain an item ID or access path for.
- Click Browse Server. The Browse OPC Server (Datablock Browser) dialog box appears. If a message box appears instead, then an error has occurred or the OPC server does not support browsing.
- From the Item IDs list, select the item ID you want to use. Use the plus and minus buttons to expand and collapse the tree.
- If necessary, edit the text in the ItemID and Access Path boxes to match what you need. Some servers return hints that need to be edited.
- From the Access Paths list, select the access path. Use the plus and minus buttons to expand and collapse the tree.
- Click OK. The item ID and access path you select are displayed in the correct fields in the Properties Viewer.
NOTE: Not all OPC servers support browsing. Contact your OPC server’s software vendor or refer to your OPC server documentation to determine if your server supports this feature.
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