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Programming Manual AS-i Gateway AC14 (4.2.x)
12/2017
Getting started
Set the programming interface
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5.3
Set the programming interface
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To download the created projects and applications to the device a valid network path between the
CODESYS programming system and the PLC of the device has to be selected.
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5.3.1
Set communication path to PLC
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To configure the connection between CODESYS programming software and the PLC of the AS-i
Gateway AC14:
1 Preparations
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Connect CODESYS PC/laptop and configuration interface (X3) 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 [Device ifm_SmartPLC_StandardLine]
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In the editor window: Click on [Communiation Settings] tab.
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Editor window shows the communication settings of the device.
3 Select gateway
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Select the required gateway from the [Gateway] list.
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List shows the selected gateway.
4 Select network path
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Press [Scan network...].
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[Select Device] window appears.
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Select gateway and press [Scan network] to start the scanning process.
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CODESYS scans the Ethernet network for accessible devcies.
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Window shows network path and detected devices.
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Select the [AS-i Gateway AC14] node.
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Information field displays detailed information of the selected node.
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Press [OK] to select the network path to the PLC.
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CODESYS is able to download data to the PLC of the AS-i Gateway AC14.