iFix to read Unity Pro via Schneider OFS

[Derp-Dee-Drrr]

I've got a client who wants to pilot a Schneider's M580 controllers in Unity Pro and use their OFS OPC server to read tags straight out of the controller.

What I can't seem to find a resource for is how to allow iFix 5.5 to recognize the driver. Whether I need to actually load a new driver on the iFix configuration side or if its just a matter of setting up the syntax to point to OFS. I'm not finding anything online. Has anyone dealt wit this?

I'm using iFix 5.5, OFS v.3.6, and Unity Pro v13.1

 

[Ken Moore]

It's been awhile since I messed with iFix. But as I recall, you will need an OPC driver in iFix, that is connected to the OFS OPC server. I think, the generic OPC driver is included on the install DVD.
Then you will have to build your tags in iFix.

 

[SNor]

iFix come with a built in OPC Client. All you need to do is to add it to add it to configured I/O drivers and configure it using PowerTool like any other driver.