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3.1
Plan for Engineering Station
3.1.1
Platform requirements
The SoftMaster is installed in the Engineering station. The following table lists the system requirements
for installing SoftMaster.
Table 21: System requirements for installing SoftMaster
Item
Specification
Personal computer and memory
A Pentium computer and 128 MB memory
COM port
RS-232C serial port or USB port
Hard disk
At least 100 MB or more of space.
Monitor
Monitor must have 1024 x 768 and higher
resolution
Operating System
Compatible with Windows XP/Vista/7
Only the RS-232C or USB port must be used while configuring the PLC for the first time (PLC without
any data). After the IP for FEnet module is configured the Ethernet option can be used for connecting
SoftMaster with PLC, provided the system has Ethernet port.
ATTENTION
Refer to the ML200 CPU and SoftMaster User’s Guide for further information about installation.
3.1.2
Prerequisites for Installation
The PLC system is designed to withstand extreme climatic conditions. However, to ensure reliability
and stability ensure that the following conditions are considered.
Essential devices
Ensure that the following devices are available for the installation.
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