FEC AFC1500 - Manual (Page 90)

AFC1500 Multi-2 Unit Hardware Manual (Rev2.1)
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Chapter 5: Control Interfaces
5.9.2 User Console Software Settings
The Anybus board is set up by sending a Fieldbus Configuration File (*.fcf) containing initialization
messages from the Multi-2 Unit to the board during power up. This string of data initializes different
characteristics required for the board to communicate over the CC-Link network. In this string are
messages which set the length of I/O data as well as other messages. Since the board is only
initialized during power-up, the Multi-2 Unit MUST have the power cycled OFF/ON after the “fcf” file
is downloaded.
To download the fcf file, select “Field Bus Setup” from the “Multi” pull down menu. Select the
appropriate “Bus Type” and click “Browse” to locate the correct fcf file. After the file has been
selected, click “download” to send the file data to the Anybus board.
If no file exists (or if the settings need to be changed), after the Bus Type has been selected click on
the Setup Tab.
Select the desired settings from the pull downs. When finished, go back to the General Tab and
click “download” to send the file data to the Anybus board.
The CC-Link (Version 2) interface also has the ability to transfer message data. Refer to the
AFC1500 User Console Manual for message setup information.