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[1] Backstage section |
Open the backstage section of the Festo Automation Suite. The search field in ‘Repositories’ can be used to search and add IODD files from the Internet in the IODDfinder. A local IODD file can be installed in ‘Repositories’ with the ‘Install Local File’ function. Local IODD files are stored on the computer in C:\Devices\IOLink. After installation the data and icons of the device are available in the topology editor. |
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[2] Program section of the Festo Automation Suite |
Opens the program section of the Festo Automation Suite. |
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[3] Open devices |
Tabs of the open plug-ins |
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[4] Toolbar |
Buttons for updating parameter values. The buttons are active if the plug-in is connected to a device. |
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‘Write Process Data’ Updates the parameter values cyclically at specified times. If the plug-in is connected to a device, the plug-in automatically ensures that the data remain synchronised. Entries by the user are immediately transferred to the device on exit from an input field or when the [Enter] key is pressed. |
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Back up the current parameterisation permanently on this device or on a new device. Prerequisite: the plug-in is connected to a device. |
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Additionally in the ‘Parameterization’ context |
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‘Block-Write Mode’ When activated, current parameter values are simply transferred by clicking the ‘Synchronize’ button. When deactivated, parameter values are transferred automatically and cyclically. |
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‘Synchronize’ Active if the ‘Block-Write Mode’ button has been activated. Allows selective transfer of modified parameter values from or to the device. |
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Additionally in the ‘Diagnosis’ context |
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‘Start Trace’ Start currently configured recording on the device ⮫ Configure recording. Requirements:
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[5] Right sidebar |
Displays device catalogue, device scan, and device properties. The watch list, device details and support information are displayed for open devices. |
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‘Watch List’ |
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‘Device Details’ |
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‘Virtual Assistant’ |
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[6] Working section |
Displays the working section of a context and the following functions: |
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Delete |
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Refresh |
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Undock Open content in new window |
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[7] Navigator |
Navigation in the panels of a context. |
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[8] Connection control |
To connect to or disconnect from the device ⮫ Connect to the device. |
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[9] Contexts |
Contexts contain the functions of the plug-in. The IO-Link plug-in contains the following contexts: |
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If a recording is active or the device is waiting for a trigger, an information symbol
is displayed over the deactivated