Link an I/O Device to an External Data Source

When you add an I/O device to Citect SCADA, you can choose to link it to an external data source. This provides a link to the tag data that was saved when the I/O device was programmed.

1. In the Topology activity, select I/O Devices.
2. Scroll to the relevant I/O device.
3. Set the Linked property to True in the Grid Editor or the Property Grid.
4. Complete the remaining fields as required.
5. Click Save.

1. In the Topology activity, select I/O Devices.
2. On the Command Bar, select New Device. The Device Communications Wizard is displayed.
3. Complete the wizard screens one by one, selecting the relevant I/O device, and so on.

When the Link to External Database screen appears, select the Link I/O Device to an external tag database check box and complete the remaining details.

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Published June 2018