SmartPLC SafeLine AC4S with fieldbus interfaces
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5.5
Configure programming interface
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To transfer the created project to AC4S a valid communication path has to be configured between the
programming system CODESYS and AC4S.
Standard PLC and fail-safe PLC of AC4S use a separate hardware. Therefore it is necessary to set
the communication paths for both controllers separately.
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5.5.1
Set communication path of Standard PLC
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The following interfaces can be configured as programming interface:
Ethernet configuration interface 1 (X3)
Ethernet configuration interface 2 (X8)
To configure the connection between CODESYS programming software and Standard PLC of the
AC4S:
1 Preparations
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Connect CODESYS PC/laptop and configuration interface 1 (X3) or 2 (X8) of the device.
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Optional: Adjust IP settings of the Ethernet interfaces.
2 Select communication settings
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In the device tree: Double click on the [ifm_SmartPLC_SafeLine] symbol
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In the editor window: Click on [Communication Settings].
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The editor window shows the communication settings of the PLC.
3 Select gateway
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Select the requested gateway in the [Gateway] list.
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List shows selected gateway.
4 Set communication path
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Click on [Scan Network...]
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Window [Select Device] appears.
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Select the gateway node and click on [Scan network] to start the scan process.
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CODESYS scans network for devices.
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Window shows network path and detected devices.
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Select node of the AC4S.
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Information field shows detailed information about selected node.
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Click on [OK] to set the communication path to Standard PLC.
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CODESYS can transfer data to the Standard PLC of the AC4S.
