Opc Ua Client Device Manager
The Opc Ua Device Manager is the default view of a OpcUaNetwork, which helps to access OPC UA device components.
To view, right-click a OpcUaNetwork and select .
| Column | Description |
|---|---|
| Name | Reports the name of the entity or
logical grouping. |
| Type | Displays the type of device. |
| Exts | Displays the device extension’s hyperlinks,
including: Points, Alarms, Schedules, Trend Logs and Config. |
| Status | Reports the current
condition of the entity as of the last refresh: {alarm}, {disabled},
{down}, {fault}, {ok}, {stale}, {unackedAlarm} |
| Server Endpoint Url | Displays the connection address (URL) for the Opc Ua Server. |
| Security Mode | Displays the security applied to message exchange during a session. |
| Certificate | Displays the selected certificate. |
| Enabled | Indicates if the network, device,
point or component is active or inactive. |
| Health | Reports the status of the network,
device or component. This advisory information, including a time stamp,
can help you recognize and troubleshoot problems but it provides no
direct management controls. The Niagara Drivers Guide documents the these properties. |
Buttons
New Folder creates a new folder for devices. Each such folder provides its own set of manager views.
New creates a new device record in the database.
Edit opens the device’s database record for updating.
Discover runs a discover job to locate installed devices, which appear in the Discovered pane. This view has a standard appearance that is similar to all Device Manager views.
Cancel ends the current discovery job.
Add inserts into the database a record for the discovered and selected object.
Match associates a discovered device with a record that is already in the database.
TagIt associates metadata, such as location or unique configuration with the object.
Template Config accesses the station template that defines configuration options. You would select a template to set up the device with pre-configured properties.