Siemens C79000-G8976-C156-07 quick start Create New Variables, Adding and Monitoring Variables

17 OPC Scout

17.6Create New Variables

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You can create new variables using the OPC Navigator window.

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In the left column of the OPC Navigator window, select the entry for which you want to create a new variable.

All variables that have already been defined are displayed in the middle column.

Double-click the entry New Definition.

The Define New Variable window opens.

Enter the data type and the related information in the appropriate boxes.

Enter and name for the new variable (optional) in the Item Alias box.

Click the OK button.

The window is closed and the newly defined variable is displayed in the middle column of the OPC Navigator window.

17.7Adding and Monitoring Variables

The first step is to add the variable you want to monitor to the current group.

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In the middle column of the OPC Navigator window, select one or more variables you want to monitor.

Click the button with the arrow pointing right. The selected variable is entered in the right-hand pane.

Repeat steps 1 and 2 until all variables you want to add to the current group are displayed in the right-hand field of the OPC Navigator window.

Click the OK button.

The OPC Navigator window closes. The selected variables are displayed with their attributes in the main window of the OPC Scout.

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