The Mitsubishi Slave driver uses Source database items to represent groups of data. For example, a Source item can represent a block of registers that are scanned by a particular Master.
The configuration of each Source defines the location of the data that is:
- Reported by the Slave to its Master
- Updated by the Slave following a request from its Master.
You can configure one Source per Slave address (emulated PLC) per channel.
Before configuring a Mitsubishi Slave Source in ClearSCADA, you need to perform the necessary Preparation. When you have prepared your system appropriately, you can configure each Source by using the fields on the Mitsubishi Slave Source Form.
The Mitsubishi Slave Source Form has several tabs. This section explains the fields on the Source tab. Use the fields on the Source tab to:
For information on the fields on other tabs, see Tabs That are Common to Many Configuration Forms in the ClearSCADA Guide to Simple Drivers.