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IO Server

Topic - IO Servers & Tags

IO Servers tell the eWON Flexy how to communicate with different field devices. The eWON Flexy supports a wide variety of industrial protocols.

In this video series, learn about the Flexy’s embedded IO Servers and their configuration.

Lessons

Configure an IO Server

The eWON Flexy understands multiple IO protocols. All those protocols are handled by an IO server.

Learn how to display and configure an IO server to establish a proper communication with field devices.

1 - IO Server - Configure an IO Server

 OPC UA Client - Communication settings

The eWON Flexy can act as an OPC UA client to retrieve data from 3rd-party devices (which are the OPC UA server).

In the settings of the Flexy, you'll need to set up all communication related information (certificates, user management, ...). Check how to deal with it!
OPC UA Client - Communication settings

 OPC UA Client - Authentication settings

The eWON Flexy can be used as an OPC UA client to retrieve tags from an OPC UA server.

In the settings of the Flexy, you'll need to configure the authentication process. CHeck how!
opcua-client-authentication

Tags

Topic - Tags

Tags are data elements monitored by the eWON Flexy from a data source such as PLC registers or the Flexy’s local inputs and outputs.

In this video series, learn how to create tags for different data sources and how to view and change those tags through the Flexy’s web interface.

Lessons

Tag Management

Tags in an eWON Flexy are used to received or set values from / to third-party devices that are linked to the eWON device.

Learn how to access the tags page of an eWON Flexy and receive explanation on the interface of this page.

1 - Tags - Tag Management

Create a MEM Tag

The eWON Flexy is capable of dealing with Memory tags which are stored in the memory of the eWON itself.

Learn how to create and manage MEM tags on an eWON Flexy.

Thumbnail - Create MEM tag

Create a eWON Tag

The eWON Flexy can communicate with external devices through tags. These tags can also represent values, status, … of the eWON device itself.

Learn how to set up an eWON tag to access information on (for example) DO, AI, …

3 - Tags - Create an eWON Tag

Create a Tag linked to an IO Server

The eWON Flexy can communicate with other devices through tags.

Learn how to set up a tag in order to communicate with a device plugged in the eWON Flexy.

4 - Tags - Create an IO Server Tag

 Create an OPC UA Tag

The eWON Flexy can act as an OPC UA client, retrieving data from 3rd-party devices (which are the OPC UA servers).

In this video, learn how to create a Flexy tag linked to OPC UA protocol.

Thumbnail - Create OPC UA tag

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