Device Nodes
To Add a Device Node:
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Expand your project in the Workbench and then the Data Connectivity and Modbus nodes. Double-click on the Device Nodes node or right-click it in the Project Explorer, then select Edit, as shown below.
Editing the Device Nodes Node in the Project Explorer in the Workbench
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Select the Device Nodes node then click on the Edit button, shown below, in the Edit section of the Home ribbon in the Workbench.
Edit Button
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This opens the Device Nodes properties window in the Workbench, shown below.
Device Nodes Properties
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Machine Name - Enter a Machine Name, in the text entry field, connected to the device associated to each node.
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Device - Enter a Device, to associate to each node, in the text entry field.
Once these fields are completed, you can then click on the to jump to the device's configuration properties.
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Click on Apply, then Close to return to the Workbench.
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