Rockwell Automation GMLC Reference Manual - Manual (Page 866)

Publication GMLC-5.2 - November 1999
Chapter
40
Going Online
You can build and edit your diagram, create variables, and test program
syntax without being online with your controller, but you must go online
to test the logic of your program. Also, certain Axis Use options are only
available when you are online.
This chapter contains step-by-step procedures for going online. The
topics in this chapter are:
• Using the online toolbar
• Accessing your controller
• Translating a diagram to a program and downloading
• Choosing the information view mode
• Running a program
• Monitoring program flow
• Monitoring variable, I/O, and general watch status
• Send commands directly to the motion controller
• Upload options
Using the Online Toolbar
The online toolbar buttons, like their menu command counterparts, enable
you to communicate with the motion controller. You use these commands
to translate diagrams to programs that are downloaded and executed.