Adding receive channel

Use this procedure to specify the valid channels to receive messages.

  1. From the PA tool menu, select Manage > Communication.

    The Communication window is displayed. By default, the Receive tab is shown.

  2. Click New.

    The Create new receive channel object window is displayed.

  3. In the Name field, specify a unique channel name.
  4. In the Protocols list, select a protocol to use.
  5. Under Values column, click to add a protocol value.
  6. Click OK to store the receive channel in IEC database.

Each protocol has its own set of defined properties, for example, a property name, value, and description. Required fields are marked with an asterisk. These fields must have an associated default value or a user-added value.

See Polling type channel properties and Server type channel properties.