After downloading the configuration and programming files from the virtual to the physical device, you can use the commissioning function to check if the physical terminals are connected as configured in the tool. For example, you can modify an output value to see if the corresponding input value changes. The labels for all configured terminals display on screen (just like simulation) once commissioning starts. The following information also displays: IP address; baud rates of RS485 and EM Bus; RS485 transmission format; and communication failure status (whether the I/O module is properly connected). The device firmware version also displays on the tool's device picture.
- Make sure that the configuration and program files are downloaded to the physical device.
See "Downloading configuration and program files".
- Reconnect the tool to the current physical device. See "Connecting to a physical device" for details.
- Locate and expand the virtual device bound to the physical device in the "Projects" area of the primary side bar.
- Click Device.efc, and click "Commission" on the device configuration page.
- The button "Commission" changes to "Commissioning" and indicates that commissioning has started. At this point, the RUN LED changes from solid green to slow green flash, and the logic programming file in the controller stops running. You can then view and modify the output values to verify that each physical terminal is connected as configured. To stop commissioning, click "Commissioning". The RUN LED turns solid green, and the logic programming file starts running.
- Check if a physical device is connected where an I/O terminal label is red. If it is, check for the following issues: Input out of range, device short circuit, device power-off and I/O extension module (if applicable) offline.
- Check the communication status indicators on an I/O extension module picture to see if the corresponding physical module is properly connected to the controller. The indicators are yellow if it is connected and red if not.