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Reading/Writing Controller Parameters - 'Online Parameters' Editor

The 'Online Parameters' editor enables access to various controller functions, for example, LAN settings, realtime clock settings, or FTP settings. The editor allows to read parameter values from the device, modify them and write values to the device.

  1. Connect to the controller and login with a suitable user role. It is not necessary to switch to debug mode.
  2. Double-click the 'PLCnext' node.
    In the editors area, open the 'Online Parameters' editor.
  3. Select the required category at the left.
  4. Use the commands described in the table below.

Toolbar buttonDescription
Reads the values from the device and displays them.
Writes the values entered in the editor to the device and applies them.
Reboots the controller. The operation corresponds to a Power Off/On operation. The loaded application (code and network configuration) is deleted from the RAM. The controller reboots with the settings stored last and loads the boot project stored in the Flash Memory, if available.
The command is also available in the Cockpit.

Further Info
Refer to the PLCnext Info Center and the respective device manual for details and further information.