Overview
The Nexus RF extension can be used to collect data from a Nexus RF database periodically and to display it in the item tree. The data exchange is uni-directional, data is only read but never written to the database.
Installation
The Nexus RF extension is provided as an extension and is not included within the default setup.
In order to install the Nexus RF extension open the Core Studio and shutdown the Core Server. Then start the Extension Manager via the menu Extensions > Manager > Start Extension Manager ....
In the Extension Manager select "NexusRf" and click the Install button. After having installed the Nexus RF extension, close the Core studio and reopen it. Within the Core Studio you will find a new menu Nexus RF. It contains all the configuration needed for the extension.
Configuration
Within this configuration file the connections settings for the Nexus RF extension are configured.
File location
<WorkspaceDirectory>\ConfigFiles\xio.NexusRf.cfg
| Parameter | Description | Scope | Unit | Default value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| xio.NexusRf.DatabaseIpAddress | Host name or IP address where the Nexus RF database is running | string | none | localhost |
| xio.NexusRf.DatabasePort | Communication port of the Nexus RF database. If not set, the default 3306 will be used | 1 – 65535 | none | 3306 |
| xio.NexusRf.DatabaseName | The Nexus RF database name | string | none | empty |
| xio.NexusRf.DatabaseUsername | User name to connect to the Nexus RF database | string | none | empty |
| xio.NexusRf.DatabasePassword | Password to connect to the Nexus RF database | string | none | empty |
xio.NexusRf.DatabaseTimeout | Database connection and command timeout | 0 - 3600 | seconds | 30 |
| xio.NexusRf.PollingInterval | Interval for refreshing data from the Nexus RF database | 0 - 86400 | seconds | 60 |