Using Multiple Channels in TOP Server to Optimize Performance
The Toolbox OPC Power Server can be optimized for performance by configuring of multiple channels. If your project is connecting to one serial device, you simply configure one channel and one device, but if you’re connecting to more than one device there are options you must consider.
The Choice is Yours: One Channel per Device or all under One Channel
If you configure all your devices under one channel then when your Client program asks for information from the devices the TOP Server will have to read or write the data requested one device at a time. This is a good thing for some modem or radio networks, but may not take full advantage of your hardware’s capabilities.
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One Channel with 4 Devices: Only one device communicates at a time
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4 Channels with 4 Devices: Each device communicates at the same time
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If you configure each device under its own channel, the TOP Server can request the information from all the devices at the same time and you can get data from all your devices when you need it. Click Here to See More |
