Version 1.0, August 31, 2001, Copyright, Hugh Jack 1993-2001

38.1.3 Connecting to the PLC

· Up to this point the program has been running by itself. Next we must connect to the PLC, and send our program,

<CNTL>O

· A new menu appears at the bottom of the screen. From this select PC connect.

<F!>

· The top of the screen will indicate that you are connected, and the PLC mode.

· The PLC may, or may not, be running a program. But, to send a new program, the PLC must be in programming mode.

· Next, you must send the program to the PLC. Bring up the main menu,

<CNTL>M

P: Tranfer Program

R: PC->Computer

E: Send to end

· At this point the program should be in the PLC and can be run,

<CNTL>O

<F2>

· If <PGUP> is pressed a few times, the ladder will appear on the screen. And, as inputs and outputs are activated, it will be shown on the screen.