Advanced features and topics for more experienced users. Learn how to manually configure expansion modules, set PLC passwords, cross reference registers, and more.
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Compare Downloaded Program Within MapleLogic, it is possible to compare downloaded programs on the PLC to the MapleLogic program itself. Step 1: Left-click Online and left-click Compare/Verify. The above message apprears if the program in MapleLogic matches the program on the PLC. The above message appears if the program in MapleLogic does NOT match the program on the PLC.
Expansion Module Configuration
Expansion Module Configuration Before proceeding, connecting to the PLC to display the full chassis in the Project Window under Card Properties. Refer to the Connection Setup guide for more information. Step 1: After connecting to the PLC CPU, all modules within the chassis will appear in the Project Window under Card Properties. Step 2: Double…
Changing Existing Properties In MapleLogic, it is possible to change the existing properties of the current project. Whether it's changing the PLC CPU type, project location, or adding a PLC password, all are possible. Step 1: To open the project properties, left-click Project and left-click Prj Property. The Project Properties window allows the user to…
PLC Password MapleLogic provides the ability to password-protect PLCs. REMEMBER PASSWORDIf the password is lost, the project cannot be recovered. Set Password Ensure the PLC is connected to the computer beforehand Step 1: Left-click Online and left-click PLC Password. Step 2: In the Password Setup window, input the password in the New and Confirm box.…
Project Password A password can be set on to the project itself. REMEMBER PASSWORDIf the password is lost, the project cannot be recovered. New Project To add a password to a new project, first create the project by left-clicking New Project. Existing Project Step 1: To add a password to a new project, left-click New…
Program Password A password can be set on individual PLC programs. Set Program Password Step 1: To set a password for the project, left-click Project and left-click Prj Properties. Step 2: Left-click Security Settings. Step 3: Acknowledge the warning message. Left-click OK when finished. BACKUP PROJECTCreate a backup of the project (if it previously exists)…
Upload Project from PLC Programs can be uploaded to the computer from a PLC CPU Upload Step 1: Ensure the PLC is connected to the computer beforehand. Left-click Home and left-click Connect. Step 2: Left-click Home and left-click Upload. Step 3: If an existing project is open, left-clickYes to back it up. Step 4: Specify…
Cross Reference The cross-reference tool is used to display all information about data registers in a report window. Open Cross Reference Step 1: To open the cross reference window, left-click Home and left-click Cross Ref. The report window will open up. The results of the report window depend on the MapleLogic project. Default Step 1:…
Find & Replace The Find and Replace tool will find contents in the ladder diagram program and replace the found contents with a Device/String. Step 1: Left-click the rung to start the search. This will be where the search function begins searching from. Step 2: Left-click Find, and left-click Find and Replace or type CTRL…
Bookmark Bookmarks allow quick navigation between rungs in a ladder logic program. Save Step 1: To save a bookmark location, select the rung to bookmark and left-click Tool, left-click Bookmark, and left-click Save/Delete Bookmark. Saved bookmarks will display a red flag at the beginning of a rung. Delete Current Step 1: To delete a bookmark location, select the rung to bookmark…
Copy Project Step 1: To copy an existing MapleLogic project, left-click Project and left-click Clone Project. Step 2: Input a name for the copied project, select the file path newly copied project, and left-click OK. Step 3: Left-click: Yes to open the copied project. No to continue in the original project.