The ports group consists of tags that enable communications between a VTS application and a physical system. The ports group is composed of the following members:
• Serial port
• TCP/IP port
When Ports is selected in the Tag Browser's Types drop-down list, and the New button is clicked, the Ports Group dialog will open, enabling you to select the type of tag you wish to create.
To create a new tag, select the radio button corresponding to the type of tag you wish to create, and then click the OK button. A new tag properties folder associated with the selected tag type will open for configuration.