Chapter 20 Network Configuration and Data Exchange (c) Users can select multiple devices by dragging a selection net around them. If the users press Ctrl+A on the keyboard, all the devices and networks in the working area are selected. (d) If users select a node which consists of a PLC and a module, and the PLC and the module conform to the principles listed above, the system will connect a port of the PLC and a port of the module to the network selected. Automatically connecting a single device or several devices to a new network (1) The users hold down Shift on the keyboard while they click devices. PLCs and modules are independent devices.
A device that the users click must have at least one port which is not connected to any network, and matches the new network added. (2) After the users click Connect Devices on the Edit menu, or on the toolbar, the system will connect the devices clicked to the new network added. Additional remark (a) If the devices selected do not conform to the principle described in (1), the system will not connect the devices selected to a new network, and a warning message will appear. (b) If a device selected has more than one port which is not connected to any network and matches the new network added, the system will connect the port whose port number is smaller to the new network added. 20-21