Devices in the Project

The “Devices in the Project” area shows the device to which the configuration in the workspace refers. In a project, exactly one device is configured.

Device information, connection and status information, as well as a button for establishing or disconnecting the connection related to the respective device are displayed. The information displayed for devices that are connected online may be more extensive than for devices that are offline.

Devices can be renamed, deleted or reconfigured with a different firmware from the context menu.

Pos.	Description
1	Expand/collapse the view
2	Device Name Initially, the item number is used as the device name after the device has been added. The device name can be changed from the context menu and [Rename].
3	Removes the device from the project. This function is also available via the context menu.
4	Markings for additional device information:
		Not all functions of this device are available in the WAGO Device Manager. Restrictions may apply to configurations or the support of I/O modules, for example.
		Conformity with IEC 62443-4-2 is no longer guaranteed due to modifications to the software (disclaimer from WAGO).
	For more information, see tooltip.
5	Item description of the device
6	Item number and firmware version of the device The firmware version can be changed from the context menu and [Configure different firmware version]. All firmware versions available for the device in WAGO Device Manager can be selected (see  Configure Other Firmware).
7	[Connect] / [Disconnect] If the device is offline, a button for connecting the device is displayed (see also  Connect to Device. If the device is online, a button for disconnecting the device is displayed. Note: Disconnect the device after completing the configuration to close the session on the device.
8	The icon indicates when the SSL certificate is not trusted (for more information, see  Handling Certificates).
9	The status of a device connected online is displayed by an LED indicator. Note: • When the device is offline, the LED indicator is grayed out. • Detailed LED indicators, see  I/O Check or  Settings “LEDs” tab. • Explanations of LED indicators and flash codes can be found in the relevant product manual.
	PLC	PLC No application available Application running or application in debug Application stopped, not configured, in error state or in unknown state
	CON	Connection Device not connected Device connected