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I tried to connect to my existing configured profibus network (I'm using SST CLX) using SST configurator software..at the beginning I closed all the programs which may interrupt the serial communication (i.e Rslinx)then I set the configuration for the serial port to 115200 Bps ,8 data bits,parity to None, 1 Stop Bit, Flow Control to none.I put the CLX PLC on program mode then I wait till the ok led is green (on the SST)and the screen shows COPN (on the SST)..At this point I started to connect to the sst using the Backup copy Which I have for the scanner configuration.I got the following message which is quit normal:This configuration does not match the configuration found on scanner SST-PFB-CLX,Do you want to retain this information?Click No to upload configuration.So I clicked yes Then I got serial communication failure. I tried to cycle the power and start again with no improvement. I tried to change the RPI from the CLX PLC(originally it was 5 ms)I made 8,10,15,1,0.2 with no improvement.

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If u don't mind ,can u tell me the time which u normally be online cause i need to get more information from u regarding that..or can u give me your MOBILE No. So I can call u for support while doing that..Thanks If u don't mind ,can u tell me the time which u normally be online cause i need to get more information from u regarding that..or can u give me your MOBILE No. So I can call u for support while doing that..Thanks

after doing that the configuration will be saved in the scanner?!! But I can read on the sst manual that I have to use the upflash command...what is this???

:) yes I can read that but i don't know what is the RecBssXmodem command and how to issue it and I don't know what is meant by"initiate an XModem file download from your communication software".

fine...but...after pressing * to get the scanner attention ....how should I browse the network by the hyper terminal or download the binary file config....could you please provide me with detailed procedure to do it..again many thanx 4 your appreciated assistant. fine...but...after pressing * to get the scanner attention ....how should I browse the network by the hyper terminal or download the binary file config....could you please provide me with detailed procedure to do it..again many thanx 4 your appreciated assistant.

ok..can u tell me what do u mean by connect to the serial port using any software which is the 4th step on the procedure u sent it..also how to convert to binary file.thanx alot.

I did the following steps To Download to the Scanner Via the SST PROFIBUS Configuration Tool 1. Verify the CLX PLC is in Program mode or if using PlantScape, the PBIM block with the Clear mode enabled must be inactive in Control Builder. 2. Connect the modem serial cable between the PC COM port and the scanner serial port (top one). 3. In your Master configuration, right-click on Master to display the shortcut menu. 4. Select Connect from the shortcut menu. You can also select the first icon above PROFIBUS-DP *. If you do not have a mouse, select Connect from the Edit menu. SST-PFB-CLX Users Guide 70 You may be a prompted with a message indicating a configuration mismatch between what is in the scanner and your current PROFIBUS project. In this case select Yes to retain your configuration. Any configuration mismatches display for the Master status. 5. Load the configuration to the Master through one of the following methods: - Right-click on the Master and select Load Configuration from the shortcut menu. NOTE * Wait for the OK LED on the scanner to display green before connecting. Then after I did step 5 I always stop by serial comm failure. I didn't use the hyper terminal before..I'm only using sst configurator with the same port settings which u mentioned.

I would like your support for this problem. I have an existing configured profibus network,I'm trying to connect to SST CLX scanner(for AB contrologix PLC)by my laptop using the serial communication by the sst configuration software(in order to add a new slave).My problem that I always have serial communication failure.Please be noted that I closed all the programs which may affect serial communication(i.e RSlinx).Please tell me the necessary settings to overcome that problem.

I'm connecting to CLX sst

Dear All, I really have a trouble.I'm facing a problem on connecting to sst by my laptop through serial communication. offcourse I shutdown the rslinx before starting to communicate. I tried to change the Bps setting from the control panel to different speed. I was able to enter the communication for 2 times ...but when the message of the configuration missmatch came(which is normal message on sst configuration) and I started to load the configuration then the serial failure came again. I appreciate any help.

Yes I already changed the settings to half slot rack addressing and the chassis type to 1771 A2B (8slots). and i cleared the alarms but still the problem exist!!!

that's my zipped ladder...I'm infront the PLC any help will be appreciated kiko.zip

actually I have a problem while uploading the ladder (upload failed.you are not permitted to upload a file with that file extension). I just want to tell u the last situaion,now all the hardware configuration are set as per drawing but still slot 3 output module 1771 OBN is not active.if i put it on slot 4 it will be active so the module is ok, some of the freinds replies mentioned that it should be a problem with slot 3. is it possible to use any other slot of the remaining empty slots for that module.and if so,how?