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Siemens Simotion controller

How can I connect to my Siemens Simotion controller?

Siemens Simotion controllers with an embedded OPC XML-DA server can communicate with the TOP Server OPC XML-DA Client driver. This driver is included in the TOP Server OPC Client Suite (41233217)

The OPC XML-DA Client driver was added starting with TOP Server v5.11 - the release note information is below:

  • Added the OPC XML-DA Client driver to the Communication Drivers feature tree. This driver has been added to the OPC Connectivity Suite. The OPC XML-DA Client driver can be installed and activated for unlimited use with an existing OPC Connectivity Suite (OPC DA and OPC UA Client Drivers) license. Simply re-process the existing activation ID through the license utility and online license portal.

The information you need to create a successful connection with a Siemens Simotion controller:

  1. Server Endpoint URL
    1. This parameter specifies the address that will be used to connect to the remote XML-DA server. Ex. http://localhost:80/xmldaservice.asp
  2. If the server uses item paths, we will need to know Item Path Delimiter.
    1. This option specifies the item path delimiter, which is used in the tag address with the format <ItemPath><Delimiter><ItemName>. Options include backslash, forward slash, exclamation point, vertical bar, period, underscore, and dash.
  3. If the server URL begins with "https," you will need to know the Trusted Certificates Path.
    1. This parameter specifies a path to a file that contains certificates that the client driver should trust. This parameter is required when using SSL.
  4. If an HTTP Proxy is being used, you will need to know the Server Address, Port, Username and Password.
    1. Either an IP or a Domain name may be used for the Server Address.
    2. The valid port range is 0 to 65535. The default setting is 8080.
    3. The Username and Password parameters are only required if the proxy requires authentication.
  5. If HTTP Authentication is required by the XML-DA server, we will need the user name and password.
    1. HTTP Authentication is not secure. User names and passwords will be transmitted in plain text.

You can import items from the XML-DA Server by going to the Import tab in the Device Properties, choosing "Select import items," and browsing to the tags you would like to add.