The PLC shell is used for requesting specific information from the controller. By entering a device-specific command the response is returned in a result window. The PLC shell can be issued without login.
Proceed as follows:
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Ensure the gateway is configured properly and a connection to the controller can be established.
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In Automation Builder double-click the PLC node and open the tab “PLC Shell”.
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Enter
"?"in the command line of the tab window. All available PLC commands are listed.
If the gateway is able to establish a connection to the controller, an online connection to the PLC is opened automatically.
The commands listed in online mode can differ from the commands shown when pressing the button [...] as Automation Builder version and firmware version can differ.