Creating a Datasource

Once you have TilliT onboarded and online, you’re able to start connecting TilliT to a data source.

TilliT supports connecting to an OPC_UA server (which is recommended) or directly to a PLC via PROFINET, MODBUS, or using a RevPi Module. We also have a simulator that pushes data to the cloud without needing to be connected to any data source. Great for testing connectivity, setting up training or demos.

1. Click the +Create button; this will open a new pop-up config window.
2. In the pop-up window, complete the following:

   • Name** ** - Create a name for this datasource, making sure you can recognise it later on.

   • Datasource type - the protocol TilliT will use to communicate with the datasource.

   • Endpoint - this will be the data source address. Below are some details on how to populate this field.

   • Options - for advanced networking options.

3. Click Save and open

Observe that the Connected checkbox will display a tick when the edge has connected to the datasource. This value is updated every poll cycle (60 sec).

Data source address:

Ethernet IP

plcIP/plcSlot (plcSlot defaults to 0)

Note: Ethernet IP is compatible only with controlLogix and compactLogix controllers.

e.g. 192.168.253.1/5

Modbus

plcIP:plcPort (plcPort defaults to 502)

e.g. 192.168.2.2:502

OPC UA

opc.tcp://192.168.9.102:49320

Note the port as it may vary depending on how the OPC Server is configured.

For advanced options and usage details see here

Profinet

plcIP:plcPort/Rack/Slot (defaults are port:502, rack:0, slot:2)

e.g. 192.168.60.2:102/1/5

RevPi_Module

This option should only be used if there is EthernetIP module connected to the base RevPi device for interfacing with older microLogix type devices.

watchDogEnabled

Set boolean value as address if watchdog is setup on the RevPi Module

e.g. true

RevPi_Profibus

This option should only be used if there is Profibus module connected to the base RevPi device for interfacing with Siemens PLC's with a serial bus connector.

watchDogEnabled

Set boolean value as address if watchdog is setup on the RevPi Module

e.g. true

SIMULATOR

An address for the simulator is required, but it can be any text.