New Feature - Online Equipment

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

CFW300

1) "New Resource" Button/Menu Item

On the File menu, click New Resource.

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

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.

3) Communication Configuration

The next window defines the communication options for the device.

4) Communication Options Selection

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; if not, update it as necessary.

ℹ️ Note: In this example, the CFW300-CUSB accessory is being used, which appears in Windows as a USB serial port (virtual COM port). When the cable is connected to the PC/device, Windows Device Manager displays the name of the created USB serial port.

5) Testing Communication

You can verify that communication is correct by clicking the Test button in this window. The Status field is updated; the connected device appears as the status.

Then click Next.

6) Device Selection

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

7) Import from WLP

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

Click Finish to complete the wizard.

8) Configuration Tree

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

9) Resource Properties

Setup settings can be changed later in Resource Properties.

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