This how-to article explains step by step how to set up UPC UA communication between FACTORY I/O , ctrlX COREvirtual and Selmo studio.
Requirements
- Selmo Studio 2023.3 SP1 or higher
- Selmo Basic library 3.0.3.13
- ctrlX WORKS 1.18.1 or higher
- ctrlX CORE 1.18 or higher
- ctrlX PLC app 1.18 or higher
- ctrlX OPC UA Server app 1.12.5 or higher
- FACTORY I/O v2.5.2 or higher
- Trial or permanent licenses for apps listed above
Setup of ctrlX COREvirtual
Step 1 - Installation
Install ctrlX WORKS 1.18.1 or higher.
Step 2 - Virtual Control settings
Use Virtual Control with the following settings
Virtual Control settingStep 3 - Login
Start Virtual Control and login by clicking "Virtual Control-1“
Step 4 - Login interface
user: boschrexroth
password: boschrexroth
Step 5 - Install an app
Click field "Install an app“.
Step 6 - Install PLC and OPC UA app
Install PLC and OPC UA app from local directory.
Step 7 - Server settings
Go to Server Settings, activate "NONE Mode“ and save changes.
Step 8 - Change to "Service"-Mode
Change PLC from "Operating“ to "Service“.
Step 9 - Open Server settings
Click button "Install an app“.
Step 10 - Select OPC UA Server
Choose OPC UA Server.
Step 11 - Diable Server
Activate button "Disable“.
Step 12 - Enable Server
Click button "Enable“ to save changes.
Step 13 - Change to "Operating"-Mode
Change PLC from „Service“ to „Operating“.
Settings ctrlX PLC project
Step 1 - Scan Network
"Scan Network“, than search for active devices and log in with your IP address.
Step 2 - Change Runtime Security Policy
Active "Allow anonymous login“.
Step 3 - Install Rexroth License Service Library
Install ctrlX library
Step 4 - Install Selmo Basic Library
Install Selmo library
Step 5 - Build Symbol Configuration
In the Tab "Symbol Configuration“ click "Build“.
Settings Factory I/O
Step 1 - Open Console
Tab "VIEW“ and choose "Open Console“.
Step 2 - Change User Name
Change user name for OPC UA login to: drivers.opc_client.ua_username="boschrexroth".
Step 3 - Change Password
Change password for OPC UA login to: drivers.opc_client.ua_password="boschrexroth".
Step 4 - Search for Host
Search in the field “Host name” for the server: "opc.tcp://virtualcontrol".
Make sure that the following settings are configured:
Selmo Studio OPC UA settings
Password: boschrexroth
OPC Server Address: specify the Virtual Control used
Support
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Selmo Helpcenter
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