System Platform I/O Communications Course Description

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System Platform I/O Communications

What does every SCADA project require? A network to allow communications, hardware to host communications and applications, and software to provide the desired functionality. But that's not all, communication between the various software components that reside on the hardware must be established. If they can't 'talk' to one another there is no data for the applications!

IO or Data Acquisition communications are the foundation of all SCADA software projects. Communication issues are constantly overlooked in the process of deploying software products. The majority of Technical Support calls fielded could be easily avoided with a basic understanding and grounding in the communication between PLCs and Wonderware Applications.

Why avoid Tech Support calls? Generally, you are calling because you have a problem that was unanticipated. You are working on a project with a deadline and for some reason the application you've spent a lot of time developing simply won't communicate with it's data sources. You are under the gun to deliver. What many times are simple communication configuration issues end up costing you valuable time that could be spent adding value to your project not making it functional. Why not avoid that cost?

InSource is pleased to offer a low cost flexible solution to get you prepared to meet the communication challenges you'll face on your SCADA projects. The QuickStart training series begins with IO/DAServer communications. This 4 hour, one- on-one class is made available when you are. We'll schedule a time that works for you and take you through all you need to know to get a solid grounding in setting up your communications. You can choose the environment in which you do most of your development; either InTouch or Application Server. And, if you'll give us a little information up front, we'll tailor the session to the PLCs you most commonly use.

Once you register, we'll get back to you to setup a convenient time. We're all about Intelligent Productivity; in this case saving you time, money and making your SCADA projects as successful as possible.

Course Outline

What you will learn:

1. IO/DA server

· Explaining the need for a IO/DA server

· Showing where IO/DA servers can be accessed

· Installing IO/DA server

· Licensing a DA server

· Configuring IO/DA server

· Activating IO/DA server

· Using WWClient to test connectivity

2. TestProt

· Explaining what TestProt does

· Using WWClient to display a value from TestProt

· Using WWClient to poke values into TestProt

3. DDESuiteLink Object

· Configuring a DDESuiteLink Object to communicate with a DA Server

· Configuring a User-Defined Object to communicate with a DDESuiteLink Object

· Configuring InTouch to communicate with a User-Defined Object

HANDS-ON LAB1

4. Excel

· Displaying a value from a User-Defined Object in Excel

· Using WWClient to display a value from Excel

· Using WWClient to poke values into Excel

· Displaying a value from Excel in a User-Defined Object

HANDS-ON LAB 2

5. InTouchPro

· Configuring InTouchProxy Object

· Receiving a value of another InTouch application

HANDS-ON LAB 3

6. Where to find assistance

7. Conclusion

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