{"id":277,"date":"2022-04-07T23:34:11","date_gmt":"2022-04-07T23:34:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mitechservices.ca\/MITS\/?page_id=277"},"modified":"2024-01-02T01:20:49","modified_gmt":"2024-01-02T01:20:49","slug":"help-section","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/mitechservices.ca\/MITS\/mi-learning-plc-fundamentals\/help-section\/","title":{"rendered":"Help Section"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"167\" height=\"132\" src=\"https:\/\/mitechservices.ca\/MITS\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/help.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-258\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>A collection of helpful guides for activities related to the training series.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69ef49b8de5bd\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69ef49b8de5bd\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/mitechservices.ca\/MITS\/mi-learning-plc-fundamentals\/help-section\/#Check_The_COM_Port_In_Windows_Device_Manager\" >Check The COM Port In Windows Device Manager<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/mitechservices.ca\/MITS\/mi-learning-plc-fundamentals\/help-section\/#Check_Properties_On_Your_PC\" >Check Properties On Your PC<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/mitechservices.ca\/MITS\/mi-learning-plc-fundamentals\/help-section\/#Check_What_Version_Of_CODESYS_Control_Win_Soft_PLC_Is_Installed\" >Check What Version Of CODESYS Control Win Soft PLC Is Installed<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/mitechservices.ca\/MITS\/mi-learning-plc-fundamentals\/help-section\/#Start_Or_Stop_CODESYS_Control_Win_Soft_PLC_And_Gateway\" >Start Or Stop CODESYS Control Win Soft PLC And Gateway<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/mitechservices.ca\/MITS\/mi-learning-plc-fundamentals\/help-section\/#Slave_Device_Communication_Troubleshooting\" >Slave Device Communication Troubleshooting<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/mitechservices.ca\/MITS\/mi-learning-plc-fundamentals\/help-section\/#Step_1\" >Step 1<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/mitechservices.ca\/MITS\/mi-learning-plc-fundamentals\/help-section\/#Step_2\" >Step 2<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/mitechservices.ca\/MITS\/mi-learning-plc-fundamentals\/help-section\/#Step_3\" >Step 3<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/mitechservices.ca\/MITS\/mi-learning-plc-fundamentals\/help-section\/#Step_4\" >Step 4<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/mitechservices.ca\/MITS\/mi-learning-plc-fundamentals\/help-section\/#Communication_Settings_Connection_Path_To_PLC\" >Communication Settings Connection Path To PLC<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/mitechservices.ca\/MITS\/mi-learning-plc-fundamentals\/help-section\/#To_Create_Password\" >To Create Password<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/mitechservices.ca\/MITS\/mi-learning-plc-fundamentals\/help-section\/#Device_User_Logon\" >Device User Logon<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Check-Com-Port\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Check_The_COM_Port_In_Windows_Device_Manager\"><\/span>Check The COM Port In Windows Device Manager<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>To check what COM port is connected to Arduino, you can check in the Device Manager.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From the Start menu, begin typing \u201cdevice manager\u201d in the search field. When the Device Manager icon appears, click to open.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"494\" height=\"408\" src=\"https:\/\/mitechservices.ca\/MITS\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Start-Device-Manager.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-279\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mitechservices.ca\/MITS\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Start-Device-Manager.jpg 494w, https:\/\/mitechservices.ca\/MITS\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Start-Device-Manager-300x248.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 494px) 85vw, 494px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Expand the heading labelled Ports (COM &amp; LPT) to view connected COM ports. The microcontroller board will be visible only when it is connect via USB cable.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"402\" height=\"332\" src=\"https:\/\/mitechservices.ca\/MITS\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/com-port-in-device-manager.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mitechservices.ca\/MITS\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/com-port-in-device-manager.jpg 402w, https:\/\/mitechservices.ca\/MITS\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/com-port-in-device-manager-300x248.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 402px) 85vw, 402px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Check-properties\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Check_Properties_On_Your_PC\"><\/span><strong>Check Properties On Your PC<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>To determine if a 32 bit or 64 bit version of Windows on your PC, you can check from the File Explorer by right clicking on This PC and then select Properties. A dialog box with device specifications will appear. Other PC properties are displayed including the device name.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"737\" height=\"544\" src=\"https:\/\/mitechservices.ca\/MITS\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Determine-OS-is-32-or-64-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-304\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mitechservices.ca\/MITS\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Determine-OS-is-32-or-64-1.jpg 737w, https:\/\/mitechservices.ca\/MITS\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Determine-OS-is-32-or-64-1-300x221.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 737px) 85vw, 737px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"642\" height=\"356\" src=\"https:\/\/mitechservices.ca\/MITS\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Determine-OS-is-32-or-64b.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-306\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mitechservices.ca\/MITS\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Determine-OS-is-32-or-64b.jpg 642w, https:\/\/mitechservices.ca\/MITS\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Determine-OS-is-32-or-64b-300x166.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 642px) 85vw, 642px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Check-what-version\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Check_What_Version_Of_CODESYS_Control_Win_Soft_PLC_Is_Installed\"><\/span>Check What Version Of CODESYS Control Win Soft PLC Is Installed<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>If you don\u2019t recall if the 32 bit or 64 bit version was installed you can check by clicking the \u201c <strong>^<\/strong> \u201d symbol on the taskbar.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"390\" height=\"182\" src=\"https:\/\/mitechservices.ca\/MITS\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Show-icons.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-282\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mitechservices.ca\/MITS\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Show-icons.jpg 390w, https:\/\/mitechservices.ca\/MITS\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Show-icons-300x140.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 390px) 85vw, 390px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Right click the icon for the soft PLC and then click on About<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"355\" height=\"260\" src=\"https:\/\/mitechservices.ca\/MITS\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Click-on-about.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-284\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mitechservices.ca\/MITS\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Click-on-about.jpg 355w, https:\/\/mitechservices.ca\/MITS\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Click-on-about-300x220.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 355px) 85vw, 355px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The version is displayed<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"573\" height=\"289\" src=\"https:\/\/mitechservices.ca\/MITS\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Codesys-version.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-285\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mitechservices.ca\/MITS\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Codesys-version.jpg 573w, https:\/\/mitechservices.ca\/MITS\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Codesys-version-300x151.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 573px) 85vw, 573px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Start-stop-codesys\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Start_Or_Stop_CODESYS_Control_Win_Soft_PLC_And_Gateway\"><\/span>Start Or Stop CODESYS Control Win Soft PLC And Gateway<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>The soft PLC and gateway must both be running to work online with the soft PLC. You can see the status of by clicking the \u201c <strong>^<\/strong> \u201d symbol on the taskbar to show hidden icons.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"390\" height=\"182\" src=\"https:\/\/mitechservices.ca\/MITS\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Show-icons.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-282\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mitechservices.ca\/MITS\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Show-icons.jpg 390w, https:\/\/mitechservices.ca\/MITS\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Show-icons-300x140.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 390px) 85vw, 390px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;If the services are not running, then the icon will appear greyed out.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"682\" height=\"282\" src=\"https:\/\/mitechservices.ca\/MITS\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Services-not-running.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-286\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mitechservices.ca\/MITS\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Services-not-running.jpg 682w, https:\/\/mitechservices.ca\/MITS\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Services-not-running-300x124.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 682px) 85vw, 682px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>You can access control to start \/ stop the services by right clicking the icon.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"659\" height=\"243\" src=\"https:\/\/mitechservices.ca\/MITS\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Start-Stop-Gateway-PLC.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-287\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mitechservices.ca\/MITS\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Start-Stop-Gateway-PLC.jpg 659w, https:\/\/mitechservices.ca\/MITS\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Start-Stop-Gateway-PLC-300x111.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 659px) 85vw, 659px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"slave-device-coms\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Slave_Device_Communication_Troubleshooting\"><\/span>Slave Device Communication Troubleshooting<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>If the slave device communication is not working, try the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_1\"><\/span>Step 1<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>With the application running, from the Online menu select Reset Warm. After the reset the application will be stopped. Click the Play button to restart the application. Check for the green circular arrows in the devices view, that indicate slave device communication status. Or check for blinking yellow TX and RX LEDs on the board. Still not working? Move on to step 2.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"733\" height=\"286\" src=\"https:\/\/mitechservices.ca\/MITS\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/reset-warm.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-288\" style=\"width:836px;height:326px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mitechservices.ca\/MITS\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/reset-warm.jpg 733w, https:\/\/mitechservices.ca\/MITS\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/reset-warm-300x117.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 733px) 85vw, 733px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><br><br><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_2\"><\/span>Step 2<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>From the Online menu select Multiple Download to reload the project.&nbsp; You will be prompted with a dialog box. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Select Always perform a full download and release any forced variables<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Make sure there is no checkmark for Start all applications after download or online change<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Then click OK to download.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"524\" height=\"308\" src=\"https:\/\/mitechservices.ca\/MITS\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Multiple-download.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-289\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mitechservices.ca\/MITS\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Multiple-download.jpg 524w, https:\/\/mitechservices.ca\/MITS\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Multiple-download-300x176.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 524px) 85vw, 524px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>After the download the application will be stopped. Click the Play button to restart the application.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"113\" src=\"https:\/\/mitechservices.ca\/MITS\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/then-restart.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-290\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Check for the green circular arrows in the devices view, that indicate slave device communication status. Or check for blinking yellow TX and RX LEDs on the board. Still not working? Move on to step 3.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_3\"><\/span>Step 3<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>From the Online menu select Logout. &nbsp;Return to the section <em>Add Slave Device Configuration To Project<\/em> and check parameters. Confirm the correct COM port is selected. To check what COM port is connected to the slave device, see Appendix section <em>Check The COM Port In Windows Device Manager<\/em>. Also check baud rate and parity. For Channels 0 to 3 check access types, offsets and lengths. Be aware that the offsets will be displayed in hex. #16 0000 and 0X0000 are OK. If you find errors, correct them then login to the online PLC again. You will be prompted to download, select yes. Start the application again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Check for the green circular arrows in the devices view, that indicate slave device communication status. Or check for blinking yellow TX and RX LEDs on the board. Still not working? repeat the warm reset procedure from step 1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_4\"><\/span>Step 4<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Save the project then close the CODESYS session and stop the Soft PLC. Return to the section for the microcontroller board <em>Modify Sketch and Upload to Microcontroller Board<\/em>. &nbsp;Confirm that the sketch is correct and the ID changed from 0 to 1. Re-upload the sketch if necessary. Then re-open the CODESYS project, Start the soft PLC and repeat section <em>Connecting To PLC Online<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Check for the green circular arrows in the devices view, that indicate slave device communication status. Or check for blinking yellow TX and RX LEDs on the board. Still not working? repeat the warm reset procedure from step 1.<br><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Set-PLC-path\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Communication_Settings_Connection_Path_To_PLC\"><\/span>Communication Settings Connection Path To PLC<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When a new CODESYS project is created, or working with a fresh install of the soft PLC, steps need to be taken to define the connection path to the PLC and setup the PLC login.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To work online with the soft PLC, both the gateway and PLC must both be running. To see how to check the status and start \/ stop the services, check in the <a href=\"https:\/\/mitechservices.ca\/MITS\/mi-learning-plc-fundamentals\/help-section\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Help Section<\/a>. The guide is titled <a href=\"https:\/\/mitechservices.ca\/MITS\/mi-learning-plc-fundamentals\/help-section\/#Start-stop-codesys\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Start Or Stop CODESYS Control Win Soft PLC And Gateway<\/em>.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To proceed, open the desired CODESYS project. Double click the Device object to open the editor. The Communication Settings tab should be selected. A graphic image of the PLC network is displayed. The image shows icons for the PC to the left, the gateway to the middle and the PLC to the right. The gateway and the PLC icons both have a round dot status indicator at the lower right. When the dot is green it means the device is connected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To define the connection path, select the Scan Network tab at the top of the window.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"556\" src=\"https:\/\/mitechservices.ca\/MITS\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Scan-network-1024x556.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-413\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mitechservices.ca\/MITS\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Scan-network-1024x556.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mitechservices.ca\/MITS\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Scan-network-300x163.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mitechservices.ca\/MITS\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Scan-network-768x417.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mitechservices.ca\/MITS\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Scan-network.jpg 1246w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The scan will detect any devices connected to the gateway. A dialog box titled Select Device will appear, showing devices found under the gateway heading. The soft PLC should appear here. Since it is installed on your PC, the name will match device name of your PC. If you unsure what the device name is for your PC, see the guide <em><a href=\"https:\/\/mitechservices.ca\/MITS\/mi-learning-plc-fundamentals\/help-section\/#Check-properties\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Check Properties On Your PC<\/a><\/em> in the <a href=\"https:\/\/mitechservices.ca\/MITS\/mi-learning-plc-fundamentals\/help-section\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Help Section<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Select the desired device and then click OK to accept the change.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"972\" height=\"622\" src=\"https:\/\/mitechservices.ca\/MITS\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Select-desired-device.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-415\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mitechservices.ca\/MITS\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Select-desired-device.jpg 972w, https:\/\/mitechservices.ca\/MITS\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Select-desired-device-300x192.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mitechservices.ca\/MITS\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Select-desired-device-768x491.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"To_Create_Password\"><\/span>To Create Password<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If this is a fresh in install of the soft PLC you must set up user management and create a password. Otherwise skip to <a href=\"#device-user-logon\">Device User Logon<\/a> below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A message will appear asking if you wish to activate user management. This will prompt you to create an administrator account to access the PLC. You must select Yes to proceed.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"583\" height=\"408\" src=\"https:\/\/mitechservices.ca\/MITS\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/prompt-user-managment.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-416\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mitechservices.ca\/MITS\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/prompt-user-managment.jpg 583w, https:\/\/mitechservices.ca\/MITS\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/prompt-user-managment-300x210.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 583px) 85vw, 583px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The add device user dialog box will appear. Enter a user name and password to for the new account. Remember the user name and password to access the PLC in the future. Click OK to create the account.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"583\" height=\"316\" src=\"https:\/\/mitechservices.ca\/MITS\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/add-device-user-dialog.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-417\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mitechservices.ca\/MITS\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/add-device-user-dialog.jpg 583w, https:\/\/mitechservices.ca\/MITS\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/add-device-user-dialog-300x163.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 583px) 85vw, 583px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"device-user-logon\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Device_User_Logon\"><\/span>Device User Logon<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Next you will be prompted to provide a user name and password to connect to the PLC. Enter the user name and password from the account you just created. Then click OK<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"601\" height=\"294\" src=\"https:\/\/mitechservices.ca\/MITS\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/user-mname-and-password.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-418\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mitechservices.ca\/MITS\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/user-mname-and-password.jpg 601w, https:\/\/mitechservices.ca\/MITS\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/user-mname-and-password-300x147.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 601px) 85vw, 601px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The image of the PLC network should show green status for both the gateway and the PLC.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"504\" src=\"https:\/\/mitechservices.ca\/MITS\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/PLC-network-green-status-1024x504.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-419\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mitechservices.ca\/MITS\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/PLC-network-green-status-1024x504.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mitechservices.ca\/MITS\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/PLC-network-green-status-300x148.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mitechservices.ca\/MITS\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/PLC-network-green-status-768x378.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mitechservices.ca\/MITS\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/PLC-network-green-status.jpg 1099w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A collection of helpful guides for activities related to the training series. 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