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APPLICATION EXAMPLE
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DOWNLOADING THE
CONFIGURATION FILE
Save the configuration file for future use. The save command is available in File menu. The
following procedure demonstrates how to save the configuration file to the P485.
1.
To open the saved configuration file, select the File > Open menu item. The following
window will appear.
Figure 9-25: Opening a saved configuration file
2.
To connect to the P485, select the Tools > Port menu item, then select the port
connected to P485.
3.
Click on the Connect icon.
4.
Verify that the green LED is shown in the right corner of the configuration tool, then
click the download icon in the toolbar. The download in progress bar will appear.
Figure 9-26: Download in progress
5.
If the P485 does not respond to the download, ensure all connections are OK and that
the port selection is valid. On some laptop computers, it might be worth trying the
other serial ports. Also ensure that no other software (such as any PLC communication
drivers) are blocking access to the serial ports.