Downloading the Application

Overview

Step

Action

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1

Connect your PC to the controller via Ethernet.

The controller and the PC must be connected to the same Ethernet network.

2

Open the application example in EcoStruxure Machine Expert.

3

Double-click the MyController node in the Devices tree.

Result: A network scan is performed. Available controllers are provided in the Controller selection view of the device editor.

4

Select the target controller from the list.

5

Right-click the controller entry and execute the command Process communication settings... from the contextual menu.

6

Enter the Communication parameter.

7

Activate the option Save settings permanently and click the OK button.

Result: The communication parameters are stored on the controller. They are retained if it is restarted. These parameters override the application settings.

8

Execute the Multiple Download... command from the Online menu.

9

In the Multiple Download dialog box, select the application, and click the OK button.

Result: The application is downloaded to the previously selected controller.

For more information on downloading an application and the communication settings, refer to the EcoStruxure Machine Expert Programming Guide.