Yaskawa MP900 Series Machine Controller for Standard Operation - Manual (Page 93)

Manager Functions
2.4.1 Starting the Communications Manager
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2.4 Communications Manager
The Communications Manager function provides communications services between the engi-
neering Tool and the MP900-series Machine Controllers. The Communications Manager is
called the Communications Process in the CP-717.
The Communications Manager itself supports various physical lines, but the MP900-series Con-
trollers can only support serial communications.
2.4.1 Starting the Communications Manager
Start the Communications Manager by double-clicking the Communications Manager
Icon in the applications folder set during installation.
Normally, however, there is no need to start the Communications Manager manually, as it
starts automatically when the CP-717 is started.
2.4.2 Communications Manager Operations
Click the Communications Process icon on the task bar to display the Communications
Process Window.
Use the Communications Manager to update and check the communications parameters, and
to check the communications status.
Do not close the Communications Manager by selecting File (F) and then Exit (X) during online com-
munications, as a communications error will occur.
During communications, keep the Communications Process Window closed.
2.4.3 Closing the Communications Manager
Click the Communications Process icon on the task bar to display the Communications
Process Window.
Select File (F) and then Exit (X) from the menu bar. A confirmation dialog box will be displayed.
Click the OK Button to continue. The Communications Manager and the communications process
will be closed.
The Communications Manager starts at the same time as the CP-717, but does not close at the same
time. They must be closed separately.
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