SEW-Eurodrive MFE Series - Serial Communication (RS485) Via Interface Adapters

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Operation with the MOVITOOLS
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MotionStudio engineering software
Serial communication (RS485) via interface adapters
Manual – EtherCAT
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Interfaces, Field Distributors
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INFORMATION
• The "Online" connection status is NOT a response message which informs you
that you are currently connected to the unit or that your unit is ready for commu-
nication. If you need this response message, pay attention to the chapter "Setting
up the cyclic availability test" in the online help (or in the manual) of MOVITOOLS
®
MotionStudio.
• Project management commands (such as "download" and "upload"), the online
device status, and the "device scan" operate independently of the set connection
mode.
• MOVITOOLS
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MotionStudio starts up in the connection state that you set before
you closed down.
13.3.2 Selecting the communication mode (online or offline)
Proceed as follows to set the connection mode:
1. Select the connection mode:
ð "Switch to online mode" [1] for functions (online tools) that should directly influ-
ence the device.
ð "Switch to offline mode" [2] for functions (offline tools) that should influence
your project.
[1] [2]
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[1] "Switch to online mode" icon
[2] "Switch to offline mode" icon
2. Select the device node.
3. Right-click to open the context menu and display the tools for configuring the
device.
13.4 Serial communication (RS485) via interface adapters
13.4.1 PC connection
Underneath the screw plug, the fieldbus interfaces have an RJ10 diagnostic interface
for startup, parameterization, and service. The diagnostic interface is connected to a
commercially available PC/Laptop via the interface adapter with USB port.
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RJ10
USB
Interface adapter
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