Adding an RIO Drop Using the Virtual Connected Mode

Introduction

To switch to virtual connected mode, select Tools → Project settings → General → Build settings in Control Expert, and select the Virtual connected mode check box.

When you add an to a running system, the cycle time and bandwidth usage may increase.

NOTICE

UNINTENDED EQUIPMENT OPERATION

Verify that the margin between watchdog timers and task execution times is great enough to handle the increased processing time required to support the CCOTF modification.
Anticipate performance decrease due to the increased traffic resulting from the new RIO drop in the system.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in equipment damage.

Two stages are required in the virtual connected mode:

The Offline stage is the preparation in Control Expert.
The Online stage is the physical action and downloading to the PAC.

Stage 1: Adding an RIO Drop in Offline Mode

This describes the process of adding an RIO drop using the virtual connected, offline mode:

NOTE: An RIO drop contains 1 or 2 racks (linked with a cable).

Stage 2: Adding an RIO Drop in Online Mode

This describes the process of adding an RIO drop in the virtual connected, online mode when Control Expert is connected to the PAC:

RIO drop

One of the three types of RIO modules in an Ethernet RIO network. An RIO drop is an M580 rack of I/O modules that are connected to an Ethernet RIO network and managed by an Ethernet RIO adapter module. A drop can be a single rack or a main rack with an extended rack.