7-2 CompoWay/F Slaves Connected to a PLC
7-2-1 Communications with CompoWay/F Slaves through a PLC
Uploading the CompoWay/F Network Configuration
1. With the CX-Integrator online, right-click the Serial Communications Unit under the
target PLC in the Online Connection Information Window and select Connect.
2. A dialog box will be displayed to select one of the Serial Communications Unit’s
serial ports. Select PORT1 (RS-422A/RS-485 port) and click the OK Button.
3. A dialog box will be displayed to select the communications protocol.
Select CompoWayF as the Port 1 (RS-422A/RS-485 port) protocol and click the
OK Button.
Note: The CompoWay/F protocol communications will be enabled when CompoWayF is
selected in the dialog box above and Serial Gateway is selected for port 1 in the
Serial Communications Unit’s Unit parameters.
4. The
icon will be displayed next to the Serial Communications Unit to indicate
that the Serial Communications Unit’s serial port (port 1) can be accessed through
CompoWay/F protocol communications.
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