Configure a communication driver

Configure a communication driver to import tags in the online or offline mode.

Prerequisites

  • Learn about any specific considerations for your controller. See Communication drivers overview.

  • If you import tags in the offline mode, export tags from a supported controller to a file. See the controller user assistance.

To configure a communication driver
  1. From the toolbar, select Open dashboard page.
  2. Select Configure communications to devices.
  3. Select New station.
  4. Select a station type.
  5. (optional) Edit the name of the station.
  6. Select Next.
  7. Fill in the properties and select Next.
  8. Select Next.
  9. Configure tags import for the station:
    Tip: Some communication drivers may not support importing tags from controllers in the online mode, offline mode, or both modes.

    • To import tags in the online mode, set the toggle to Online.

    • To import tags in the offline mode, set the toggle to Offline and in File path, provide a path to the file with exported controller tags.

    Tip: To select the station object in Project view, select Select in property view.
  10. Select the tags of interest and select Next.
  11. (optional) To configure another communication driver, select Configure another device and repeat the procedure.
  12. Select Exit.

In Project view, the variables corresponding to the selected tags are added.

If you imported tag types, create instances from the imported tag types. See Create an instance of a tag type.