Configuration
The TOP Server configuration is one of its key features. Providing you with the ability to quickly and effectively make the connections you require, while providing the flexibility and control you need to optimize your system. If you haven’t used the TOP Server before, take a few minutes to review our Quick Start Guide
Below is a list of some of the key configuration feature. Click on links for more information on the topics.
Single Unified Interface:
Multiple drivers can be "plugged in" to one OPC Server application which centralizes communications and greatly reduces user learning curves. While licenses for each driver/Suite or plug-in are sold separately, each can be used together in one TOP Server process.
NOTE: Version 6 now provides a unified tree view incorporating all connectivity configuration and plug-ins into one easy-to-use tree hierarchy. Also, the new standardized properties editor makes it easy to find the setting you’re looking for
Channel/Device Wizards
TOP Server channel and device configuration is easy with step-by-step wizards with detailed explanations for each setting.
NOTE: Version 6 wizards include more detailed explanations and are resizable. Also includes a configurable channel and device summary, allowing you to apply any last second changes at the end of the wizard.
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A number of the drivers support automatic generation of the tag database in the TOP Server by reading from a program file, export file or directly from the PLC in the case of the ControlLogix Ethernet Driver for example.
The TOP Server supports the import and export of tag data in a CSV (comma separated variable) file. The CSV functions are only available when a Device or Tag Group is selected. Using CSV import and export, tags can be created quickly in the application of your choice.
New for V6 - JSON Project Files
The TOP Server project file can be saved as a JSON file, so any JSON editor can be used to make changes to the project.
The TOP Server has project settings like Identification that will help with project management. Check out all the settings included in your TOP Server project file, making it easier than ever to reuse existing TOP Server configurations on other machines.
NOTE: Version 6 adds new project tree view
The ability to configure channels of communications to your devices is in your control. Do you need independent threads of communication to your Ethernet devices or more than one connection to the same device? You can do all this and more with the TOP Server.
Static or Dynamic Tag Configuration Support
Learn more about the advantages of using Static tags in the TOP Server that you can access from any Client Application or the ability to request device addresses directly from your Client Application “dynamically” without having to configure tags in the TOP Server.
Did you know that the TOP Server Channel and Device configuration supports copy and paste changes as well as the tag configuration? If you have to make changes to your project or have a lot of devices to connect to, one fast way to get it done is with simple copy and paste.
If you are connecting to the TOP Server using one of the native connection like, SuiteLink or DDE the Alias Map will show you the default Topics and let you change the scan or polling rate. The Alias Map can also be used with OPC Clients if you don’t want to use the standard ChannelName dot DeviceName path. That’s right, you can configure the path you want to use to connect to the TOP Server.
NOTE: On version 6 the alias map is now part of the project tree.
The TOP Server's built-in User Manager and other security features will help you prevent unauthorized changes to your configuration. Learn how to use these security features to protect against cyber threats.
NOTE: Version 6.5 focuses on maximizing your TOP Server system security adding the ability to specify an Administrator password during installation, password protection/encryption of the configuration .opf file and updates to underlying cryptographic and third-party components.
TOP Server takes configuration to a new level. This lets you make changes to your configuration without applying your changes and gives you project management abilities built right in. The Event Log also capture who connects to the runtime configuration to maintain traceability with your system.
TOP Server support for the OPC Unified Architecture specification. This lets you use TOP Server with any OPC Client that support OPC UA DA Profile now or in the future. The UA Client Driver also let you connect to OPC UA DA Profile Servers. The OPC UA Configuration Manager is used to configure your UA connections and security for both the built-in UA Server support and optional OPC UA Client Driver.
NOTE: Version 6 provides enhances UA performance
TOP Server supports the OPC .NET 3.0 specification. This lets you use the TOP Server with any OPC .NET 3.0 client that support the OPC .NET 3.0.
The TOP Server V6 provides remote API Configuration ability. This will make using the TOP Server easier to access and use in your environment. Let us know if this is something you want to take advantage of.
TOP Server can share a COM port or modem connection with multiple protocols for select drivers. This is typically useful in telemetry situations with remote sites having multiple protocol types at each site.
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