Nexto XF #63 – Project Download and PLC Login

The purpose of this tutorial is to explain how to download the project and perform the login on the PLC.

Components

Equipment: 1 computer/laptop.

                            1 XF300/315/325/325-W

Software:  MasterTool X

Tutorial Sections

1. ARCHITECTURE
2. DEVELOPMENT

1.ARCHITECTURE

A computer/laptop will be required to use MasterTool X.

Figure 1. Computer running MasterTool X

2.DEVELOPMENT

Network Configuration (Prerequisite)

Before starting, it is essential that the computer and the PLC are on the same network range.

This means that:

• The first three octets of the IP must be the same
• Only the last number (device identifier) should be different

Example:

• PLC → 192.168.15.10
• Computer → 192.168.15.100

Gateway Configuration

After ensuring network communication, follow these steps:

1. In the project tree, click on Device
2. Locate the Gateway field
3. Click on Add a new Gateway

When the window opens:

1. Select the option Local Host
2. In the address field, enter the PLC IP
3. Optionally, change the Gateway name (can be any identification)
4. Click OK

Figure 2. Creating and configuring a new gateway

Device Selection and Mapping

After creating the Gateway:

1. Click the Gateway selection combo box
2. Select the newly created Gateway
3. Click Map Network

After this:

• The software will search for the device
• The PLC information will be displayed on the right side
• This indicates that the device was found correctly

At this point, we already have a pre-established connection

Figure 3. Mapping the network with the created gateway

Performing the Login

With the device mapped:

1. Access the Communication menu
2. Click Login
3. Confirm the messages displayed by the software

During this process:

• The application will be transferred to the PLC (if necessary)
• The CPU may automatically go into STOP mode

Figure 4. Downloading the code to the PLC

Putting the CPU in RUN

After login:

1. Access the Debug menu
2. Click Restart (Run)

With this:

• The CPU will enter RUN mode
• The logic will begin to execute

Figure 5. Putting the PLC into RUN mode

Expected Result

After these steps:

• The PLC will be running the program
• The user will be able to monitor variables in real time
• It will be possible to perform tests and validations of the logic

Important Notes

• The IP of the computer and the PLC must be on the same network
• The Gateway must be configured correctly
• Mapping is essential before login
• The CPU may enter STOP during the process
• It is necessary to manually put it in RUN after login

In summary, the download and login process involves correctly configuring the network, creating the Gateway, mapping the device, and then establishing the connection, allowing the execution and monitoring of the program on the PLC.