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Overview of Operating Procedure Section 1-5
1-5 Overview of Operating Procedure
Follow the steps below to install and use a CompoNet Network.
1. Install and wire the system. ... SECTION 4 Installation and
Wiring
Wire the network, the communications power supply, and the I/O power
supply.
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2. Select the communications mode number on the front of the Master Unit. ...SECTION 2 Master Units
Set the communications mode number to 0, 1, 2, 3, or 8.
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3. Make the following settings on the DIP switch on the front of the Master Unit.
SW1 (DR0) and SW2 (DR1): Set the baud rate.
SW3 (ESTP): Set whether communications are to stop when an error
occurs.
SW4 (REGS): Enable or disable the Registration Table.
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4. Set the unit number on the front of the Master Unit.
Set a number from 0 to 95.
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5. Set the Slave Unit node addresses.
Set a node addresses from 0 to 63 for Word Slave Units and from 0 to
127 for Bit Slave Units.
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6. Connect the computer running the CX-Integrator to the PLC where the Master
Unit is mounted.
...CX-Integrator Operation
Manual
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7. Turn ON the power to the PLC.
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8. Using the CX-Integrator, edit and download the Master Unit device parameters.
1. Connect online to the PLC where the Master Unit is mounted.
2. In the Online Connection Information Window, right-click the Master
Unit under the connected PLC, and then select Connect.
3. Right-click the Master Unit under the connected PLC, and select
Transfer [Network to Computer].
4. Double-click the Master Unit in the Network Configuration Window,
and then edit and download the device parameters.
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9. Turn OFF the power to the PLC.
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10.Remote I/O communications will start when all registered Slave Units are partic-
ipating.
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11.Using the CX-Integrator, monitor the participation status of the Slave Units.
1. While online, upload the network configuration.
2. Right-click the Master Unit in the Network Configuration Window and
select Monitor to monitor the participation status on the Status/Unit
Status Tab Page.
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