Configuring SORIS Using the Network Wizard

Scenario: You want to integrate proprietary subsystem devices into Desigo CC.

Reference: For background information, see the reference section.

 

Workflow Diagram:

Prerequisites:

  • The SORIS EM is installed.
  • A project is created and started in SMC.
  • System Manager is in Engineering mode.

 

Steps:

1 – Select the SORIS Subsystem
  1. Select Project > Field Networks.
  1. Click the Network Wizard tab.
  • The Subsystem selection section displays.
  1. From the Available subsystems drop-down list, select SORIS.
  1. Click Next page .

 

2 – Add Network Information
  1. In the network information section, do the following:
  • Enter the Network name and Network description.
  • (Optional) To change the language selection, click the flag icon in the Network description field, select the desired language, enter the desired text, and then click OK.
  1. In the adapter information section, do the following:
  • Enter the Adapter name and Adapter description.
  • (Optional) To change the language selection, click the flag icon in the Network description field, select the desired language, enter the desired text, and then click OK In the Discovery/Import Mapping section, do the following:
  • Enter the Adapter URL, which must include the port number.
    Example: http://136.xxx.xxx.xxx:8080
  • (Optional) If you want to create the adapter later, select I’ll create the adapter later.
  1. Click Next page .

 

3 – Select a Workstation and Driver
  1. From the Station Selection drop-down list, select the workstation your subsystem will be connected to.
  1. From the Driver selection drop-down list, do one of the following:
  • If you select a new driver, click Next page . The wizard displays Step 4 of 5. Go to the Enter Driver Information topic.
  • If a SORIS driver already exists, it is selected by default. Click Next page . The wizard displays Step 5 of 5. Go to the Review Summary Information topic.

 

4 – Enter Driver Information
  1. (Optional) In the Driver description field, change the descriptive text. To switch languages, click the flag icon, select the desired language, enter the desired text, and then click OK.
  1. Click Next page .

 

5 – Review Summary Information
  1. Review the network information for accuracy. If you need to modify any of it, click Previous page until you arrive at the location where you need to modify information, and then resume the Network Wizard steps until you are satisfied with the configuration.
  1. Click Run Configuration.
  1. Click Yes.
  • The Network Wizard adds a SORIS network, driver, and adapter (if you chose to add it now) to Field Networks in System Browser.