Start the I/O Driver from the iFIX SCU

IMPORTANT: You must install the OPC Client in your root iFIX or Dynamics directory to start it from the SCU. If you have not installed the driver in this directory, uninstall it and then re-install it in the proper path.

 To start the OPC Client from iFIX SCU:

  1. Start the System Configuration Utility (SCU):
    1. From the Start menu, select Programs.
    2. From the Programs menu, select Dynamics or iFIX.
    3. Choose System Configuration from the menu that appears.
  2. From the Configure menu, choose SCADA.
  3. Click the ? button next to the I/O Driver Name field for a list of available drivers.
  4. Select the OPC Client.
  5. Click Add, then click Configure.
  6. On the Power Tool, click the Start button.

NOTES:

  • You must have an OPC Client configuration file in your root iFIX or Dynamics directory with a name of nodename.OPC. This file is necessary for iFIX to load the driver and is created by the installation program when you install the OPC Client driver. You also need a configuration file with a different name that defines your servers, groups, and items.
  • If you are using iFIX, nodename.OPC resides in your Database path (C:\FIX32\PDB, by default). Do not move or delete this file. iFIX uses the file to load the driver. Use nodename.OPC to define your servers, groups, and items.