Server Extension configuration

To view an XTS system in the XTS View, you must configure a connection to the target PC. On the target PC, an XTS project must be in Run Mode. A local connection is preconfigured.

Server Extension configuration 1:
►Expand Solution Explorer > TcHmiProject > Server
►Double click on TcXtsHmiServerExtension
Server Extension configuration 2:

The TwinCAT HMI Server Configuration tab opens in the project window.

►Click on TcXtsHmiServerExtension
►Expand TARGET_SYSTEMS
►Click + Add
Server Extension configuration 3:

Assign names for better overview

The name for the connection has no function. Beckhoff recommends assigning a name in order to identify the target PC.

Server Extension configuration 4:

The dialog box Add opens.

►Enter a name for the connection in the input field Name
►Enter the AMS Net Id of the target PC with which the connection is to be established in the input field NETID
►If necessary, adjust the value in the input field UPDATE_RATE
►Confirm with Add
►Add more connections in the same way
Server Extension configuration 5:
►Confirm with Accept to complete the configuration
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