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Data Flow Systems RTU (UDF)
OPC Server Data Sheet

Devices Supported: Data Flow Systems Remote Terminal Unit (RTU)
Device Manufacturer: Data Flow Systems
Profile Built For: UOS
Platform: Windows NT4.0 / 2000 / XP
Interface Type: RS-232
Max Devices Supported: 15
Protocol: Proprietary Data Flow Systems RTU Protocol
Comment: UDF is comprised of the Universal OPC Server (UOS) for Serial and TCP/IP Devices and a device profile. The UDF mnemonic is used to identify this unique combination. UOS will also support many other serial or TCP/IP device profiles. Please refer to our web site for the current list.
UOS is a stand-alone OPC Server that can be used with any OPC compliant Client such as Intellution’s FIX® or FIX Dynamics® or OA’s Enterprise Automation software. UOS has many advanced features like: DataView, DataScope, Serial and TCP/IP communications support, and multiple "different" device support. Please refer to our web site for more information on UOS capabilities.
Contact: Dimension Software, Inc.
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References:  UOS (Universal OPC Server) Electronic Documentation
 
Introduction
This document provides general information on the device commands supported by UOS and the profile. If you have installed UOS, you should also review the sections titled About the I/O Driver, How Do I…, Setting up The I/O Driver, and Using the PowerTool in the UOS electronic documentation. To get there, click on Help and Help Topics on the PowerTool menu bar. The PowerTool is a client application with a graphical user interface that accesses the UOS OPC Server and lets you view and modify communications channel, device, and datablock properties.
 
Device Commands Supported
UDF supports the following commands:
Profile Command Group

Description

Digital Status Query Read digital points
Digital Status Update Write digital points
Quick Analog Status Read analog points (short)
Analog Status Query Read analog points (long)
Analog Status Update Write analog points
Reset Reset the RTU
Digital Pulse Output Pulse a digital point
Version Read version information
 
Signal Conditioning:
 

Signal Conditioning Name:

Description:

NONE

No Scaling

LIN

Value Scaled Linearly to EGUs.

3BCD

3 Digit Binary Code Decimal.

4BCD

4 Digit Binary Code Decimal.

8BN

8 Bit Binary Scaled to EGUs - No Alarming on out of range.

8AL

8 Bit Binary Scaled to EGUs - Alarming on out of range.

12BN

12 Bit Binary Scaled to EGUs - No Alarming on out of range.

12AL

12 Bit Binary Scaled to EGUs - Alarming on out of range.

13BN

13 Bit Binary Scaled to EGUs - No Alarming on out of range.

13AL

13 Bit Binary Scaled to EGUs - Alarming on out of range.

15BN

15 Bit Binary Scaled to EGUs - No Alarming on out of range.

15AL

15 Bit Binary Scaled to EGUs - No Alarming on out of range.

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