Quick Start > New Configuration

In the following example, we will create a configuration with the CFW300. The windows may be different if other equipments are configured.

CFW300

1) New Configuration Menu Item/Button

In the File menu, click New Configuration.

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You can also use the keyboard shortcut (Ctrl+Shift+C) or the New Configuration button on the Toolbar:

2) New Configuration Window

A window will pop up prompting you to enter the configuration name and the first resource to be created. Enter the names in the respective fields and click Next.

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NOTE!

This window allows you to create a Resource or an Application.

Applications are restricted to specific product versions.

Please consult equipment´s manual for more information about Applications.

3) Communication Configuration

The next window defines the options for communication with the equipment.

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4) Select the Communication Options

Choose the correct communication options.

If you select one equipment, the default communication configuration of the equipment will be loaded.

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Depending on the physical layer, it will be necessary to review this configuration when the equipment is connected to the WPS.

For example, if the CFW300-CUSB accessory is used on the CFW300, Windows creates a USB serial port which is only known at the moment of the connection of the equipment and personal computer.

5) Testing the Communication

At this moment, it is not possible to test the communication (equipment is not connected).

Thus, when you click Test, the status indicates Equipment offline.

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6) Equipment Selection

The window shows the equipment that is connected to the resource that was created. When offline, fill informations manually.

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7) Read ID

If you click the Read ID button, as there is no equipment connected, a fault window pops up (Device connection Failure). Click OK to close it.

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In order to go to the next step, click Next.

8) Import from WLP

A new window pops up enabling to import from the CFW100 a Ladder project developed on the WLP (WEG Ladder Programmer).

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Click Finish to close the wizard.

9) Configuration Tree

After those steps, the tree with the configurations should look like the following image.

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10) Resource Properties

The settings made in the setup can be changed later in resource properties.

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