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New Feature - Offline Equipment

In the following example, we'll create a new resource with the CFW300. The windows may look different if you configure other devices.

CFW300

  1. "New Resource" Button/Menu Item

On the File menu, click New Resource.

New Resource

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

2) "New Configuration" Window

A window will appear for entering the name of the configuration and the first resource to be created. Enter the names in the respective fields and click Next.

New Configuration

3) Communication Configuration

The next window sets the communication options for the device.

Communication Configuration

4) Selecting Communication Options

Choose the correct communication options. If you select a device, the device's default communication configuration will be loaded in the window. Verify that the configuration in the window matches the device's configuration; if not, update it as needed.

Selecting Communication Options

Note: In this example, the CFW300-CUSB accessory is being used, which appears as a USB serial port (virtual COM port) in Windows.

Note: When the cable is connected to the computer/device, Windows Device Manager displays the name of the created USB serial port.

Then click Next.

5) Device Selection

The window displays the device connected to the created resource. To proceed to the next step, click Next.

Device Selection

6) Import from WLP

A new window allows you to import a CFW100 Ladder project developed in WLP (WEG Ladder Programmer).

Import from WLP

Click Finish to complete the wizard.

7) Configuration Tree

At the end of these steps, the configuration tree should look similar to the following image.

Configuration Tree

8) Resource Properties

Setup settings can be changed later in Resource Properties.

Resource Properties

Note: Depending on the device, new windows may appear after this step, with initial configuration and guided startups.