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Controller
5 Controller
iX panels can be connected to many types of automation equipment, such as
PLCs, servos, and drives.
The expression controller is used as a g eneral term for the connected equipment.
It is possible to connect a tag to more than one controller sim ultaneously.
This makes it possible to use the same application with different controllers.
Controllers can be enabled and disabled in runtime. A project can contain
multiple controller connections.
A project can also be connected to an external OPC server.
Relatedinformation
Multiple Controllers
ExternalOPC Server
InternalTags
5.1 AddingaController
When a new project is created, one of the steps is to choose which controller brand
and model to connect to. Clicking on Tags in the Project Explorer, selecting the
Controller tab displays the Controller configuration page.
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