The PLC shell is used to request 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 that the gateway is configured properly and that a connection to the controller can be established.
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In Automation Builder, double-click the PLC node and open the “PLC Shell” tab.
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Enter
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If the gateway can 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 [...] because the Automation Builder version and firmware version can differ.