Install OPC Tag Database Manager

The Tag Database Manager is used to connect to devices using the OPC protocol. Runtime can then connect to, monitor, and control the connected devices. The OPC Tag Database Manager must be installed alongside the OPC servers in order to communicate with connected devices.

To install OPC Tag Database manager, you must first download the installer.

Warning: OPC Tag Database Manager is only compatible with OPCData 5.23. If you have another version, it must be uninstalled first.
  1. Unzip the installer and run the enclosed setup.exe file.
  2. In the Tools section, select OPC Tag Database Manager.
    OPC Tag Database Manager Tile
  3. Click Install.
    Note: If the type of tag that will be used in the project is an OPCDA Source tag, you will need a license. Continue with the steps below to install the QuickOPC 5.2 License.

Troubleshooting

OPCData License is Missing

While installing OPC TDM will automatically provide a license, if the BIN file is not found here: C:\Program Files (x86)\IPFusion\OPC Tag Database\1952000417.bin, please contact support. Once you have it, you can install it to OPCData by:

  1. Navigate to C:\Program Files (x86)\Software Toolbox\OPCData 5.2\Bin\x64.
  2. Run LicenseManager.exe.
  3. In the Component drop-down, select QuickOPC.
  4. Click Install License.
  5. Select the license file provided, and click Open.
  6. Confirm that your license is now listed, then Close the License Manager.