Importing the Definitions File

To complete the DeviceXPlorer OPC Server configuration, import the downloaded definition files. The definition files represent the structures (or templates) for the tank farm equipment, and the scripts dynamically generate the simulation data.

  1. From the ribbon, select File > Import > Definition. The Import Wizard appears.
  2. Select CSV File and click Next.

  3. Click Browse and browse to the location of the definition files.

    You can only open and import one file at a time. Import the files in the order listed in step 4. You need to click Finish and OK for each successful import.

  4. Import the definition files in this order: 
    • Structures definitions: 1Structures.csv
    • Devices definitions: 2PLC01.csv
    • Scripts definitions: 3SYSTEM_Scripts.csv
  5. In the Project Explorer pane under DataSource, select PLC01 [Mitsubishi MELSEC].
    1. In the ribbon, select Device Monitor (or press F3).
    2. In the toolbar, select File > Save.

    We are using the demo version of the DeviceXPlorer OPC Server. After three continuous hours, the service stops generating data. To restart the server, select Runtime > Restart from the toolbar.

  6. Open Workbench to connect to the OPC UA Server.