Driver Manager Status File

The Driver Manager Status file provides a detailed snapshot of the current driver configuration and runtime status. This information is useful for monitoring, debugging, and verifying driver operation.

The file includes the following data:

• Driver Type: Specifies the driver interface in use (e.g., opcua_client).
• Driver Status: Indicates the current state of the driver (RUNNING, STOPPED, ERROR).
• Parameters: Displays driver-specific configuration parameters (e.g., OPC UA server URL).
• Handles: Lists the internal handle identifiers assigned to the driver.
• Variable Count: Total number of variables managed by the driver.
• Variables: Detailed list of each variable including:
  • Variable identifier (e.g., h00001)
  • Current value
  • Access rights (R:x W:y)
  • Setup status and assigned variable name

Example

In the example, the driver type is opcua_client, the status is RUNNING, and the OPC UA server endpoint is opc.tcp://127.0.0.1:4840. Two variables are listed: OutputCard and InputCard, along with their respective handles, current values, and access configurations.

File Location

The Driver Manager Status File is located at: C:\Users\yourusername\Simumatik\gateway

Replace yourusername with your actual Windows user profile name. The file is typically named Driver_Manager_status.text. You can open this file in Visual Studio Code (VS Code) for instant update.