Chapter 20 Network Configuration and Data Exchange 20.1 Network Configuration Tool - NWCONFIG 20.1.1 Introduction of NWCONFIG NWCONFIG is the network configuration tool provided by ISPSoft. Users can configure the network in a project and set up a mechanism for data exchange through NWCONGIF. The functions of NWCONFIG are listed below. They will be described in the following sections.
(a) Creating networks in a project, and selecting paths along which data is sent (b) Performing data exchange through an RS-485 cable ─ PLC Link (c) Performing data exchange through Ethernet ─ Ether Link NWCONFIG is used to create a network framework for projects, and therefore it is at the top of the project management area. If users want to start NWCONGIF, they can double-click NWCONFIG in the project management area. Working area : It is a main working area. Users can create a network framework in this area. Device list : All the devices which can be used are listed in a catalog. Message display area : The messages related to operation are displayed in this area. 20-3