Connection Siemens PLC S7 300 via CP1613 PCI card (via SImatic net software) with Lookout scada

[Ognjo]

Hi,

for automation one mill is used Siemens PLC S7 300, CPU 317-2DP. It communicate with PC station where will be installed Lookout scada, via Siemens ethernet card CP1613 A2. Also, on PC station is installed SImatic net software for making link between CP1613 and PLC via industrial ethernet connection. Also, Simatic net software can adjust as OPC server for PC clients. And my question is: how can I connect Lookout with SImatic net software? Is it possible? What is need to adjust or add in Lookout for exchange date between this points: Lookput and S7 300 PLC.

Thank you in advanced,

Ognjo

[Ryan.S]

Use OPCClient object in Lookout. Set up the OPC Server, including the configuration of items, then the OPCClient is able to connect the OPC Server and read or write items. In this way, Lookout just talks to the OPC Server. The communication with the PLC is handled by the OPC Server.