Connector
To configure the connector to the FactoryTalk View SE Data Agent Real-time values, from the Project Explorer select Connect, Connectors.
Click Add
Select Rockwell Automation, FactoryTalk View SE Data Agent Real-time values
Click OK
Connection Tab
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The settings on this tab define where the FactoryTalk View SE Data Agent is located and how to connect to it.
Setting | Description |
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Protocol | Please note, if using https, bind the certificate to the SSL port, and then https protocol will work properly. |
IP Address | The IP address of the machine where the FactoryTalk Data Agent service is running. |
Port | The port number configured for the FactoryTalk Data Agent service. By default, this is 12344. |
User Name | A valid user name configured within the FactoryTalk View SE application. |
Password | The corresponding password for the specified User Name. |
Application Location | Once these settings are configured, click Connect to verify a connection to the FactoryTalk Data Agent. |
Application Tab
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The settings on this tab define the FactoryTalk View SE application where data can be retrieved from.
Name
The application name. A list of applications is provided based on the settings in the Connection tab.
HMI Path
The HMI path for the Name. A list of paths is provided based on the selected Name.
Settings Tab
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The settings on this tab define tuning parameters that should only be altered if there are issues connecting to or retrieving data from the FactoryTalk View SE Data Agent.
Setting | Description |
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Request timeout | The number of seconds to wait for a request to complete before a timeout error occurs. The default is 20 seconds. |
Wait before request | The number of milliseconds to wait between connecting to the FactoryTalk Data Agent and requesting data. The default is 0 milliseconds. |
request retries before fail | If a request fails, this is the number of times the request is retried before it is considered an error. The default is 2. |
Request retry interval | The number of milliseconds to wait between each retry if a request fails. The default is 100. |