For GE controllers

  • Open the TagsCollector Editor and select the Data Collection tab from the top of the page.
  • In the data entry section at the bottom of the page, locate the Protocol drop down box in the Tag Type section and select the appropriate controller (Series 90, PAC Systems) from the list of available options.


     


  • Enter the IP address for the controller you would like to access
  • Leave the Routing Path blank. It is not needed for the GE PLCs.  
  • Next, you will need to either enter the Memory Location in the absolute addressing format that is utilized in GE devices. E.g. %R1, %I10, %W65535, etc.  
  • Select the Data Type of the tag added that matches the data type in the PLC.
  • Enter an Update time that is desired for the tag. See the Tag Update Time section for additional help in selecting optimum update times while reducing system overhead.  
  • Once the tag name has been entered, click the Read button to verify operation and see the current value of the tag.


Model Types (Each Model will be listed under “Protocol”)

Member

Description

PAC_SYSTEMS

Includes GE PACSystems RXi, RX3i, and RX7i

SERIES_90

Includes GE Series 90-30 and VersaMax


Data Types

Member

Description

BCD16

16-bit BCD integer.

Occupies a single register on the hardware device.

BCD32

32-bit BCD integer.

Occupies two contiguous registers on the hardware device.

Int16

16-bit signed integer.

Occupies a single register on the hardware device.

Int32

32-bit signed integer.

Occupies two contiguous registers on the hardware device.

Single

32-bit floating point.

Occupies two contiguous registers on the hardware device.

String

ASCII string that can hold up to 254 characters.

UInt16

16-bit unsigned integer.

Occupies a single register on the hardware device.

UInt32

32-bit unsigned integer.

Occupies two contiguous registers on the hardware device.