Transmission via the serial interface

Everything that can be programmed and parameterized with TwinCAT BC can also be handled with TwinCAT. A special feature of TwinCAT BC is that it operates both under Windows 95/98/ME or under NT/2000/XP. Program download via Ethernet, however, is not possible with TwinCAT BC.

Every Bus Terminal Controller can be programmed via the PC's RS232 interface. A special cable to be used for this purpose is supplied along with TwinCAT BC and the KS2000 configuration software.

Select the serial interface in TwinCAT PLC Control.

Transmission via the serial interface 1: — Selecting the data transfer route - serial interface

The settings for the serial interface, port number, baud rate etc. are found under Online/Communication parameters in PLC Control. The Bus Terminal Controller requires the following setting:
Baud Rate: 19200
Stop bits: 1
Parity: even

Transmission via the serial interface 2: — Parameterization of the serial interface