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4.9
Programming additional encoders
4.9.1
Programming an encoder from the same product family (cloning)
Note:
SOPAS does not repeat any security prompts during this procedure. For this reason,
ensure that you are using the same encoder type each time.
1. Remove the encoder from the project.
2.
Stop the connection once the first encoder has been programmed and a device file
has been created (
).
3. Connect the next encoder to be programmed.
4.
Load the saved device file from the previous encoder.
5. Click the button on the quick access bar. The encoder is programmed directly.
6. Check the newly programmed settings using the relevant tab.
7. Remove the encoder from the project.
8. Stop the connection to the encoder.
9. Repeat steps 2–7 if you wish to program additional encoders from the same prod-
uct family.
4.9.2
Programming encoders from a different product family
Note:
If you want to program a different encoder type or product family, the programmable
parameters and, possibly, the connection method will change. It is therefore necessary
to treat the next encoder in the same way as the first one.
1. Close the project and stop the connection to the encoder which has already been
programmed.
2. Connect the next encoder to be programmed.
Always ensure that you are using the correct cable (
).
3. Follow the instructions given in "Setting up the encoder" (