Chapter 1 Introduction 1.1 Introduction of Delta OPC and System Requirements Delta OPC is a Delta communication tool. SCADA and OPC clients can communicate with and monitor Delta products by means of Delta OPC. Besides, users can set communication and devices which they want to monitor by means of OPC configurators. 1.1.1 Characteristics Most SCADA software and OPC client software on the market is supported, e.g. iFIX and Matrikon OPC Explorer. Simple user interface and complete functions Conversions: The states or values that an OPC server receives from a PLC can be converted or processed. For example, the square root of a value can be calculated. Simulation:
Users can set the signal function generated by a PC to simulate the state of a register or the value in a register in a PLC. For example, they can set a wave. Alternatively, the users can set a particular value or state to execute simulation. Monitor View: It is a simple quick client. When users do not use SCADA, they can use Monitor View to test a connection, and check whether setting is correct. Files whose formats are different can be imported/exported. Users can copy a large quantity of data conveniently. 1.1.2 System Requirements Before using Delta OPC, users have to make sure that an operating system meets the requirements below. Table 1-1 System requirement table *.
Delta OPC can be connected to multiple clients. Before users connect a client to Delta OPC, they have to make sure of the communication port with which the model used is equipped, and the connection mode supported by the model used. 1.2 Installing Delta OPC Users have to install OPC Core Components before they install Delta OPC. Delta OPC can run normally only after OPC Core Components and Delta OPC are installed. 1.2.1 Installing OPC Core Components OPC Core Components is software provided by the OPC authorities. First, users need to visit the OPC Foundation official website (https://www.opcfoundation.org/Login.aspx?PageState=2), and create an account.
Then, they need to download OPC Core Components from the website http://www.opcfoundation.org/Downloads.aspx?CI=280. If a 32-bit operating system is used, they have to download OPC Core Components 3.00 Redistributable (x86). If a 64-bit operating system is 1-3 Item System requirement Operating system Windows XP/7/8 (32/64 bits) CPU Pentium 1.5 G or above Memory 256 MB or above (A memory having a capacity of 512 MB or above is recommended.) Hard disk drive Capacity : 500 MB or above CD-ROM drive For installing software (It is optionally required.) Monitor Resolution:
800×600; 16-bit color quality or above Keyboard/Mouse A general keyboard/mouse, or devices compatible with Windows USB port For testing Hard Key (It is obligatorily required.) Models and (1) Ethernet: AH series (2) Serial port: AH series connection modes supported