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If a remote gateway instead of a local one has to be used it can be configured in the [Advanced Settings...].

  1. Right-click the top node “PLC_AC500 <...>” and select “Communication Settings” from the context menu.

    Dialog box “Communication Settings <...>” appears.

    Change_selected_Gateway_V3

  2. Enable checkbox “Use advanced settings” and click [Advanced Settings...].

    Tab “Communication Settings” opens.

  3. Check gateway or change if required.

    Successful connection is indicated by green dot on the gateway icon.

  4. Manual entry of the IP address.

    Check IP address or change if required.

  5. Press ENTER to confirm changed IP address.

    Successful communication is indicated by green dot on the PLC icon.

  6. Or instead of the last two steps:

    Set the IP address via a scan.

    Click [Scan Network], select your desired PLC and click [OK].

    Scan_Network_Communication_Settings

    Successful connection is indicated by green dot on the gateway icon.

  7. Click Login to log in the “PLC_AC500_V3” project.