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4 - 505 SoftShop Setup
505 SoftShop for Simatic 505
Fast PLC Setup
The Fast PLC Setup allows you to configure a single PLC Connection
when using Fast PLC Connection.
To access the Fast PLC Setup:
1.
Select Fast PLC Setup from the File menu.
Result: The Fast PLC Setup dialog box appears (Figure 4.17).
Figure 4.17
2.
To configure and select your serial port or board for
communication with a PLC:
•
Select the appropriate Communication Port from the list in
the Fast PLC Connection Setup dialog box. If you need to
configure a port, click Serial Ports (Refer to
Communications Setup
for more information.)
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Click OK or press Enter to accept the settings. Click Cancel
to disregard changes.
NOTE
The connection options for your Fast PLC Connection is stored in
the 505-registry. If you attempt to use Fast PLC Connection and the Fast
PLC Setup has not been configured, the Fast PLC Connection Setup
window automatically displays before continuing.Connecting to a PLC
using Fast PLC Connection does not load any documentation or tag
information. If you need to load documentation or tags, use Open
Program.
