Installing NimOPC

Copy all files in the NimOPC folder to the C:\Program Files\Nimbus Alarm Server folder.

Create a shortcut to NimOPC.EXE

Edit the NimOPC.INI file and change the ProgId parameter to reflect the correct OPC-server.

Startup Nimbus Explorer, create a new Generic TCP item in SCADA Import. Use the default values if NimOPC is installed in the same PC as Nimbus. It is possible to have NimOPC running on a separate PC (ex where the OPC-server resides).

Ensure NimOPC is started when the computer starts by either placing the shortcut in the Startup folder or installing it as a service.

Running NimOPC as a service

Install NimOPC as a service by running:

InstSrv NimOPC "C:\Program Files\Nimbus Alarm Server\SrvAny.EXE"

(ensure the path is correct)

Run RegEdit, find following key:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\NimOPC

Create a new key with the name "Parameters"

Add a string value, name it "Application", and set its value to "C:\Program\Nimbus Alarm Server\NimOPC.EXE"

Add a string value, name it " AppParameters", and set its value to "C:\Program\Nimbus Alarm Server"

Use the Service Control Manager (Services in Control Panel) to set how NimOPC should start. Set also the user name NimOPC should use. If it will run connected to a local OPC server the Local System account will be enough.