HOW TO: Hot Switch PLC Nodes

Also See: Hot Switch Drivers

 

Hot Switch PLC Nodes

PLC Node Hot Switch is available on both SoloLink and Full Version servers.

 

Step 1 – Create a Device

Create a device that references the PLC Node or CPU Slot/CIP Route in the Device Properties dialog box

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PLC Node

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CPU Slot / CIP Route

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See: Configuring Server Devices

 

The System Tag _Attributes._Node tag will show the current PLC Node, or CIP Slot/Route Path

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Step 2 – Client Changes _Attributes.Node

The OPC Client writes a new PLC Node or CIP Slot/Route Path to the _Attributes.Node tag.

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The server will respond by directing communications to the updated PLC Node / CIP Route Path.