Specifications

Defining Channels

PlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 101

Defining Channels

To define channels with Quick Builder:

Create a channel item for each channel in your system.

Note When you create a channel item, you need to select a controller

type; for example, Allen-Bradley, LCS620, Network Node, and so on.

Select the channel item(s) in the item list and complete the relevant fields on

each tab.

The information you need to specify depends on the type of channel. For details,

see the Quick Builder online help.

Defining Redundant Communication Links

For devices that support communications redundancy, Quick Builder displays a

Redundant Port tab, where you can configure the redundant link if you require it.

The fields in the Redundant Port tab are identical to those in the Port tab.

However, when you first display the Redundant Port tab, it shows only the Port

Type and Port Name fields. The appropriate additional fields are displayed after

you select a port type. For details, see the Quick Builder online help for the

device.

Configuring Stallion EasyConnection Adapter Channel

The Stallion EasyConnection Adapter is suitable for use with RS-232, RS-422, and

RS-485 serial devices. Make a note of which logical Windows ports relate to

which physical ports on the Stallion EasyConnection board.

To build a channel using the Stallion EasyConnection ports, first use Quick

Builder to create a new channel of the correct device type.

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