5.2.4
Status bar
The status bar shows current state and drive connection details.
5.2.4.1
Connection state icons
Icon
Description
No connection.
This sign blinking means connection attempt. If it lights up
constantly it means
the
connection was established and is
active.
5.2.4.2
Connection interface
Sign
Description
RS232
Direct connection with a PC through serial RS232 port
(COM port or USB-RS232 converter)
CSMIO/IP->CAN
Connection through LAN network, a PC communicates via
CSMIO/IP controller in this case. CAN bus drive
connection with CSMIO/IP controller is required.
5.2.4.3
Port
Sign
Description
COMx
COM port number when direct connection through RS232
port.
x.x.x.x (name)
If it's connection through CSMIO/IP controller the
controller's IP address and name is displayed.
5.2.4.4
An address of a device
If we connect directly (RS232) the address is always 1 but if we connect with a drive through CAN bus
and CSMIO/IP controller then simDrive CAN address is displayed.
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