An OPC Tag is an object to read or write values from a device. An OPC Tag reading is performed automatically by an OPC Server, with a scan time defined by an OPC Tag Group where it is inserted. To use this resource, follow these procedures:

1.Right-click an OPC Tag Group and select the Insert - OPC Tag option.

Inserting an OPC Tag

2.A window is opened asking for a number of OPC Tags to create in this OPC Tag Group, as well as their names. This name is auto-incremented and if this option remains blank, OPC Tags are created with a default name.

Adding OPCTag window

Some OPC Tag properties can be configured using Properties List, without creating scripts for this. To configure any property, locate it on Properties List and perform the necessary adjustments. The description of the properties of this object can be found on the Elipse E3 Reference and Scripts Manual.