Using the Software
The main PCS window opens on the Configuration page and the Input/Output Config panel selected. Under the device tab, PCS has two
Figure 20. New Device Page
Connections Menu
The Connections menu contains options for connecting, disconnecting, and exiting the program. In the toolbar, click Connections below the device tab.
Figure 21. Connections Menu (MPS 601)
Connect
If the connection to the MPS 601 has not been made, use the following to connect.
The Connect indicator is grayed when the MPS 601 is connected.
NOTE: If a device is already connected, the Connect option is disabled until the device is disconnected or the connection times out.
1.From the toolbar, select Connections>Connect. The Connect to Device dialog opens (shown at right).
2.Select the connection method from the options (see Connect to Online Device on page 29).
3.Click Connect in the bottom right corner to connect to the device.
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