How to Delete/Move/Duplicate a Bus Device
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Procedure for Deleting a Device
This operation is used to delete, via the software, a device connected to the CANopen bus:
Step
Action
1
Access the CANopen configuration screen.
2
Right-click on the connection point of the device to be deleted, then click on Delete the drop.
Procedure for Moving a Device
Moving a device does not involve a physical move on the bus, but rather a change in the device address logic. A movement thus triggers modification of the address of inputs/outputs objects in the program and movement of the variables associated with these objects.
Step
Action
1
Access the CANopen configuration screen.
2
Select the connection point to be moved (a frame surrounds the selected connection point).
3
Drag and drop the connection point to be moved to an empty connection point.
Result: the Move Device screen appears:
4
Enter the number of the destination connection point.
5
Confirm the new connection point by pressing OK.
Result: the Move Device screen appears:
6
Confirm the modification by pressing Yes to modify the addresses of the inputs/outputs objects in the program and move the variables associated with these objects.
Procedure for Duplicating a Device
This feature is similar to the function for moving a device:
Step
Action
1
Access the CANopen configuration screen.
2
Right-click on the device to be copied, then click on Copy.
3
Right-click on the connection point desired, then click on Paste.
Result: the New Device screen appears:
4
Enter the number of the destination connection point.
5
Confirm the new connection point by pressing OK.