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6.
Notice that Slot1 is now identified with the proper IO module, along with a description and memory address
allocation. You can also take a look at the Tag Database to see the tags created for Slot 1 module:
Once memory addresses have been assigned to the module, you can then reference and use the module in your project.
For more information on wiring the I/O module, please check
Expansion Modules
appendix in the HMC7000 Series
Programming Manual.
PLCs/Controllers
All of the HMC7000 Series have at least one serial port that can be used to connect to an external programmable logic
controller (PLC). The MAPware-7000 configuration software supports most major PLC manufacturers including PLCs
from Allen Bradley (Rockwell Automation), Schneider Electric (Modbus RTU), Siemens, Omron, and GE Fanuc.
Finally, many of the HMC7000 models have two serial ports which allow simultaneous connections to two PLCs. Each
serial port is individually configured so that you are not restricted to using only one PLC communications driver.
Connecting to a PLC
As mentioned above, an external PLC can be connected to the HMC7000 Series via a serial port using RS232, RS422 four
wire, or RS485 two wire connections.
In addition to making the physical connection to the external PLC, you must also configure the communications
parameters (i.e. communications driver, baud rate, etc.) using the MAPware-7000 software:
1.
Open a new project and select which product you wish to use. Click OK.
2.
On the Project Configuration dialog box, click on the COM1/COM2/Ethernet tabs to configure the HMC7000
communication port attached to the external PLC: