Step
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Action
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Comment
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1
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Set up the PLC hardware configuration through Control Expert.
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Configure the RTU module in the PLC rack. Set the Ethernet parameters and assign a valid IP address.
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2
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Log in to the module website and set the module and protocol parameters and the data object mapping.
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Any configuration parameter changes require a module reset.
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3
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Export the module website and protocol parameter configuration to a local storage media (*.XML file)
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This creates a backup of the configuration parameters.
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4
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Export the data object mapping to a local storage media.
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5
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Import the *.XSY file into the Control Expert application.
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This allows you to import the RTU data such as unlocated variables as symbols for PLC programming.
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6
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Complete the PLC application program.
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Consider your application requirements, scan time, etc.
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7
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Download the application to the PLC.
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The RTU functionalities are ready to use.
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8
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RTU module firmware:
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The new configuration is effective.
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