Solution Import Tags (Reference)

Import Tags provides wizards for bringing tag definitions from external sources including CSV files, PLCs, OPC servers, and other systems.

Access: Solution → Import Tags

Parent Page: Solution Settings & Tools (Reference)

Import Sources

Available Wizards

Wizard	Source Type	Data Format
CSV Import	Spreadsheet files	CSV, TXT
ControlLogix	Rockwell PLCs	L5X export
OPC Server	OPC DA/UA servers	Browse tree
Modbus	Modbus devices	Address ranges
IEC 61850	Power systems	SCL files
BACnet	Building automation	Device discovery
SNMP	Network devices	MIB files

CSV Import Wizard

File Format Requirements

Column	Required	Type	Example
TagName	Yes	Text	Tank1_Level
Type	Yes	DataType	Double
Description	No	Text	Tank 1 Level
InitialValue	No	Value	0
Min	No	Number	0
Max	No	Number	100
Units	No	Text	meters
Category	No	Text	Tanks

Import Process

Select File - Browse for CSV
Map Columns - Match to tag properties
Preview - Review import data
Options - Set import behavior
Import - Execute import

Import Options

Option	Description	Default
Skip Duplicates	Ignore existing tags	Checked
Update Existing	Overwrite properties	Unchecked
Create Devices	Auto-create channels	Checked
Apply Template	Use tag template	None

ControlLogix Import

Requirements

L5X export file from RSLogix/Studio 5000
Controller tags exported
Proper file encoding (UTF-8)

Tag Mapping

ControlLogix	Platform Tag	Notes
BOOL	Digital	Direct map
INT	Integer	16-bit
DINT	Integer	32-bit
REAL	Double	Float point
STRING	Text	String type
UDT	Template	Creates template

Import Features

Feature	Description
Preserve Structure	Maintains UDT hierarchy
Create Templates	Converts UDTs
Map Arrays	Creates array tags
Import Comments	Uses as descriptions

OPC Import

Server Types

Type	Protocol	Discovery
OPC DA	COM/DCOM	Local servers
OPC UA	TCP/HTTP	Network browse
OPC XML	HTTP/SOAP	Web services

Browse Options

Option	Description
Browse Depth	Levels to explore
Filter	Name patterns
Include System	System tags
Flat List	Remove hierarchy

Tag Creation

OPC Property	Tag Property	Mapping
ItemID	Name	Modified for validity
DataType	Type	Type conversion
Description	Description	Direct copy
AccessRights	ReadOnly	Based on rights
EU	Units	Engineering units

Modbus Import

Address Ranges

Range	Type	Tags Created
1-9999	Coils	Digital
10001-19999	Discrete Inputs	Digital ReadOnly
30001-39999	Input Registers	Integer ReadOnly
40001-49999	Holding Registers	Integer

Import Configuration

Setting	Purpose	Example
Start Address	First register	40001
Count	Number of tags	100
Prefix	Tag name prefix	MB_
Device	Target device	ModbusDevice1

Import Results

Success Tracking

Metric	Description
Total Processed	Rows/items examined
Tags Created	New tags added
Tags Updated	Existing modified
Tags Skipped	Duplicates/errors
Errors	Failed imports

Error Handling

Error Type	Cause	Resolution
Invalid Name	Special characters	Auto-cleaned
Type Mismatch	Wrong data type	Use default type
Duplicate	Tag exists	Skip or update
Template Missing	Unknown template	Create basic tag

Post-Import Tasks

Verification

Task	Purpose	Location
Review tags	Check accuracy	UNS → Tags
Check devices	Verify channels	Devices → Channels
Test communication	Confirm data	Devices → Monitor
Validate templates	Review structure	UNS → Templates

Best Practices

Preparation

Clean source data first
Standardize naming
Remove duplicates
Validate data types
Document sources

During Import

Use preview feature
Start with small batch
Check error log
Verify mappings
Save import settings

After Import

Validate all tags
Configure devices
Set up alarms
Test communication
Document changes

Troubleshooting

Issue	Cause	Solution
Import fails	File format error	Check encoding/format
Tags missing	Filter too restrictive	Adjust filter settings
Wrong types	Mapping error	Review type mappings
No devices created	Option unchecked	Enable device creation
Duplicates created	Skip option off	Enable skip duplicates

Import Wizards

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