To configure the tags from which the SINUMERIK Connector shall deliver the values, open the connection and add each tag using the "Add tag" functionality of the Common Configurator.
Alternatively, you can import the data by using the "Restore" function.
Configuring high frequency data
If you have installed the HF_Probe and its belonging components to the SINUMERIK controller, the SINUMERIK Connector can expose a limited number of special high frequency data points on the IED. These data points are recorded in the frequency of the position control cycle of the SINUMERIK controller.
Perform the following configuration:
Enter a valid HF_Probe data point address of your SINUMERIK controller under "Address".
Refer to the FAQ to find available data points.
Enter any comment into the "Comment" field.
Enter the value "High frequency data" into the "Acquisition mode" field.
Enter an appropriate value under "Acquisition cycle" representing the respective IE Databus topic that is used to publish the data and is important for the client application that receives the data.
Refer to the FAQ to learn how this can be done.
Note:The SINUMERIK Connector will send the data independent of the selected acquisition cycle value. It publishes the data as fast as they are received from the SINUMERIK controller.
Activate "Publish on the databus" if the data shall be provided via IE Databus.
Deploy the tag configuration to the SINUMERIK Connector by clicking the "Deploy" button.
If the deployment was successful, a green checkmark appears next to the button.
SINUMERIK Connector can deliver up to 100 high frequency data points in parallel. The data points “CYCLE” and “HF_EVENT” do not count.
Configuring low frequency data
When a client subscribes to a tag as low frequency data, the client is getting cyclical notifications about the current value of the tag, independent of any value changes.
SINUMERIK Connector currently supports only one fixed acquisition cycle of approximately 100 ms. The value can also be slightly higher depending on the system load of the IED. The client cannot rely on receiving equidistant values.
Perform the following configuration:
Enter a valid OPI address of your SINUMERIK controller under "Address".
There is one exceptional case: the optional data point “SYNC_CYCLE_HF”.
Refer to the FAQ for more details.
Enter any comment into the "Comment" field.
Enter the value "Low frequency data" into the "Acquisition mode" field.
Enter an appropriate value under "Acquisition cycle" representing the IE Databus topic that is used to publish the data.
Note:The SINUMERIK Connector will send the data independent of the selected acquisition cycle value.
Activate "Publish on the databus" if the data shall be provided via IE Databus.
Deploy the tag configuration to the SINUMERIK Connector by clicking the “Deploy” button.
If the deployment was successful, a green checkmark appears next to the button.
Configuring data events
When a client subscribes to a tag as a data event, the client is notified about any value changes.
Perform the following configuration:
Enter a valid OPI address of your SINUMERIK controller under "Address".
Enter any comment into the "Comment" field.
Enter the value "Data event" into the "Acquisition mode" field.
Enter an appropriate value under "Acquisition cycle" representing the IE Databus topic that is used to publish the data.
Note:The SINUMERIK Connector will send the data independent of the selected acquisition cycle value. It only publishes the data when the value changes on the SINUMERIK controller.
Consider that value changes within 200 ms may not be recognized.
Activate "Publish on the databus" if the data shall be provided via IE Databus.
Deploy the tag configuration to the SINUMERIK Connector by clicking the “Deploy” button.
If the deployment was successful, a green checkmark appears next to the button.
Note:The initial value is not sent to the client. The client is only notified about value changes.