SafetyController CR7132
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6 Set-up
WARNING
Observe the introduction (→ pages II ff)!
● Functions and features
● Programming and important additions to these instructions
● Set-up
6.1 Interfaces and system requirements
The user can easily create the application program by means of the IEC 61131-3
compliant CODESYS programming system�
The "Downloader" software tool is used for the download to the controller� This tool
ensures error-free data transfer via redundancy check (CRC)�
System requirements for RS-232 and CAN1-4:
Microsoft Windows XP, SP1/2 or higher
System requirements for USB (virtual COM port):
Windows XP, SP2 or higher
For usable CODESYS and Downloader versions see CR7132
SafetyController system manual�
6.2 Programming via USB interface
Note in general:
● The controller can be connected to any USB interface� The number of
the COM port does not change�
● Only connect one controller for programming to the PC�
● Special USB and COM port drivers are required�
6.2.1 Install the USB drivers
These drivers provide a "virtual COM port", i�e� another artificial serial interface, on
the PC�
The drivers can be found on the ifm ecomat mobile CD�
Changes to the system settings of the PC require extended user rights�
Contact your system administrator�
The following descriptions point out the installation under Windows XP� In
other Windows versions there may be different menu names or structures�
► Connect the controller to the PC via the USB interface�
> When started for the first time, the Windows dialogue box "Found New
Hardware Wizard" automatically appears�
