Issue
When managing a large site, adding a new Xenta controller can be time-consuming if using the System Plug-in to create group bindings. This process often requires taking controllers offline. This article outlines a manual method to add group bindings efficiently without downtime.
Product Line
TAC Vista
Environment
- TAC Vista Server
- NL2220
Cause
The manual method is effective and reliable if the steps are followed correctly. It allows integration of a new Xenta controller into existing TAG 0 and TAG 1 bindings.
Resolution
Follow these steps to manually bind a new Xenta controller in NL220:
Step 1: Enable Message Tags Connections Tree
- Open NL220 and go to Project Settings.
- Under the Trees tab, enable Message Tags Connections Tree.
- This will add a new tree view labeled Message Connections.
Step 2: Add to TAG 0 Binding
- In the Message Connections tree, locate the TAG 0 connection (covers all Xenta controllers).
- Right-click TAG 0 and select Edit.
- In the Connection Window, switch to Subsystem View.
- Drag the TAG 0 from the new Xenta controller into the window.
- Click Update to apply changes to the database.
Step 3: Add to TAG 1 Binding
- Locate the appropriate TAG 1 Xenta group for the new controller.
- Identify the correct TAG 1 connection by the controller name.
- Right-click the TAG 1 connection and select Edit.
- In the Connection Window, switch to Subsystem View.
- Drag the TAG 1 from the new Xenta controller into the window.
- Click Update to apply changes to the database.
