RX72M Group
Single-Chip Motor Control via EtherCAT Communications
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After you start the project, the device tree is displayed.
6.7.3 Starting the PLC
Check the state of the software PLC operation from the system tray. If it is stopped, right-click on the PLC
window and select "Start PLC" to start it. The software PLC usually starts automatically as a service when
Windows is activated.
The icon in the system tray at the bottom right of the desktop shows the operating status.
Note: When the icons is not in the system tray
Start the gateway server by selecting [All Programs] > [CODESYS] > [CODESYS Gateway V3] >
[CODESYS Gateway V3] from the Start menu. If the icon is not displayed in the system tray after
starting the gateway server, try restarting the device.