ExtDeviceTemplateImport is an extension developped by Apitech for ScadaAdmin.
This extension allows the user to import a configuration file (previously taken from a PLC) and automatically create a device template from it, with associated channels.
Apitech website : https://apitech.net/
Rapid Scada Website : https://rapidscada.org
Installation
Before installing, make sure you already have ScadaAdmin installed on your computer.
Then, execute install-windows-extimport.exe. It will automatically add the plugin files into your Rapid Scada files.
Once installed, you need to activate the plugin. Click Tools > Options, and activate ExtImport plugin.
Usage
The plugin supports configuration files generated by PL7 or Control Expert.
Create a device
You have to create a device in ScadaAdmin in order to import a configuration into it.
Add a communication line using this button :
Name it and click OK
Then, create a device using this button :
Name it and link it to the new communication line :
Import your configuration file
Open ExtDeviceTemplateImport from the toolbar :
Click ... in the window :
Choose your file exported from your PLC, and then choose the device you want to apply your config.
Resolve channels conflicts
The extension will create a device template according to the content of your configuration file. It will also create channels for each variable of the new template.
During this step, it can happen that created channels are similar to existing ones. To solve these conflicts, click on Solve conflicts :
A window opens, allowing you to choose if you want to replace existing channel or ignore the new one :
Once the choice done, clic Add to finish conflict resolution process.
Adress gap
Some PLC needs a gap in their variables addresses, and you can apply this gap with the input Start element address gap. By default you can enter 0.
Prefix & Suffix
You can choose a prefix and/or a suffix to the channel name :
Available prefixes/suffixes are :
- TagCode
- Mnemonic
- Format
- Comment
Byte Order
You can also choose the byte order used to read the variables (Just like in the device configuration interface)
Clic OK, choose the location of the created device template, and now you can explore your device template by right click on your device > Properties
You can also see new channels created in the cannel list