Import Configuration

Associated with: Sofrel Outstations.

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You can use the Import Configuration action to import a Sofrel configuration file into ClearSCADA.

Importing a Configuration File

The Import Configuration action is available for all Sofrel outstations. The outstations should be pre-configured before being connected and setup within ClearSCADA. You can use the Import Configuration action to import the configuration of points from the outstation when you have configured the following Sofrel items:

When you select the Import Configuration action, the Import Configuration window is displayed:

This allows you to enter the filename directly or browse to the location containing the file. When you select the OK button, ClearSCADA begins the import process.

When you initiate the import process the configuration for each point that exists within the import file is created within ClearSCADA, within the same group as the outstation. If the points already exist in the database they are just updated.

ClearSCADA only supports importing files containing the configuration for a single outstation. If multiple outstations are found the import fails and error report is generated listing all of the outstations that were found in the file.

If the import process is unsuccessful, no changes are made to the configuration and an error report is generated. The report indicates the reasons for the import failure (see Display Config Report).

Some or all of the following settings may be included for each point:

If the outstation is using the LACBUS-RTU protocol the following differences occur when the configuration is imported:

If the outstation is using the SOFBUS-PL protocol the following differences occur when the configuration is imported:

If the outstation in ClearSCADA has a different protocol to the file being imported then the import will fail unless the outstation in ClearSCADA has no points. This is because the two protocols uses different addressing for the points and therefore the existing points can't be matched to the points being imported if the protocol is different.

NOTICE

INCORRECT CONFIGURATION

Always verify that the configuration you are importing is the correct configuration for the Outstation. If you import incorrect files, the incorrect configuration may replace any correct configuration that is already in place in ClearSCADA. For this reason, take care when selecting the import configuration files.

ClearSCADA checks whether the file is for the same outstation, using the RTU Number and ID code. If there is a mismatch then the import fails (the error report describes the mismatch). If the file does not contain the RTU Number or ID code, this check can not be carried out.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in incorrect configuration.

Disclaimer

ClearSCADA 2017 R3