Step 1: Server settings

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Step 1: Server settings

Step 1 Server settings

As preparation, we will register tags. Here, we will create tags for virtual devices.

 

1.Right-click "Driver" in the tree on the left and select "Add Unit".
 
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2.Select "Memory", "Virtual Communications", and "Virtual Device", then press "OK".
 
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3.Right-click "U01" and select "Add Folder".
 
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4.Right-click "F01" and select "Add Tag".
 
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5.Right-click "T01" from the list on the left and select "Properties".
 
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6.Select "04 - D Data Register" from the "Address Settings" tab and press "OK".
 
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*Here, D0000 (word register) is set as the numeric tag (integer binary).