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8.3 Edit Connection
Name of the Connection
This field displays the connection name which can be changed here.
Connection Active
Shows whether the connection is active or not. If not, you cannot register items and
there will be no connection to the PLC. This feature allows you to disable a connection
temporarily without deleting it so that you can re-enable it later without having to
enter all parameters again.
Write allowed
For some connections, you can disable the Write function.
Poll interval ... ms
Here, you can specify the poll rate the device will use for reading data from the PLC.
Buttons
Depending on the connection type, you can edit further parameters.
TCP/IP Connect Parameters or
H1 Connect Parameters or
Mail Connect Parameters
Opens the dialog box for protocol-specific parameters.
The data you have entered is saved in the device and
then tested. For this purpose, the device will log on to
the server.
The number of available options depends on the type of connection.
8.4 Copy Connection
It is possible to copy a connection. All parameters (except the connection name) of
the highlighted connection will be copied. Make sure to specify the new connection
name before saving the connection. Then, the connection will be displayed in the
Connections list.
8.5 Delete Connection
The highlighted connection will be deleted. This process cannot be undone!
As an alternative to deleting, you can disable a connection using the Switch on/off
option.
8.6 Disable Connection
To disable a connection, do one of the following:
Menu: Connection > Switch on/off
Highlight the connection, right-click and select Switch on/off