“NETWORK” Tab

The “NETWORK” tab contains functions that specifically relate to the display and scanning of devices in the network.

The “NETWORK” tab contains the following operating elements:

“NETWORK” Tab Operating Elements
Symbol	Function	Description
“View” Group
	Network	Opens the Network view
“Display” Group
	Grid	Shows or hides the grid in the Network view
“Scan Settings” Group
	Scan	Starts the scan operation via the selected PC interface
	Interface	Selects the interface used for the scan (e.g., COM1, ETHERNET)
	Refresh	Updates the list of available communications drivers
	Settings	Opens the Settings dialog for the selected interface
“Connection” Group
	Connect	Opens an online connection to one or several selected devices. The CODESYS application is connected with the target system. An ongoing online simulation is closed. The status of the button depends on the devices selected: “Connect” if no device is connected, “Disconnect” if all selected devices are connected. If the selected devices have different connection states, all devices are disconnected on the first click and connected with a second click. Connection requirements: - error-free program compilation - correctly configured communication device settings Connection to the selected device (login) is performed for all applications. A download is executed, if necessary.
	Disconnect	Disconnects the development and target systems (controller or simulated device) and returns to offline mode

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