Configure the Controller

  1. In the Project Explorer, right-click the new controller to open the menu and click Properties.
    The Controller Properties dialog box opens. (Figure 1)

    2. Configure the Controller

    Figure 1: Controller Properties dialog box

  2. Define the IP address.

      • For the KAS Runtime Simulator, enter the local host IP address: 127.0.0.1.
      • The KAS-IDE supports accessing controllers configured using Fully Qualified Domain Names (FQDN) (e.g., 10.8.45.212.ip.net, kas-pcmm2g-01.lap.company.com), instead of raw IP addresses.
        • This enables seamless connectivity in environments where hostname-based access is required.
        • This capability is particularly beneficial in enterprise environments with remote or secure access configurations and for customers utilizing similar DNS-based setups.
  3. Optional: Specify a version number (the string can be composed of any character).

      • Versioning is useful to make improvements to the application and if a version control system is needed.
      • The version is saved in your project file.
      • See Use a Version Control System.
  4. Optional: Choose whether the project's source code should be downloaded to the controller.
    • This is enabled by default and your preference is saved with the project.
    • Disabling this option means a comparison of source on the controller and in the IDE is not available.
  5. Optional: Choose whether PLC variables are read/written via an HTTP connection.
    This requires that the source be downloaded to the controller.
    By default this option is disabled so unauthorized changes may not be made.

    • Recompile the project before downloading it to the controller.

  6. Select whether Modbus goes to a KVB Panel or is handled by another Modbus device.
  7. Set the Cycle Time (i.e., the communication update frequency).
    See Modbus Slave.

      • If KVB Panel is selected, there is no node to add a Modbus configuration in the Fieldbus Editor. (Figure 2)

        • Figure 2: Example: KVB Panel

      • If Other Modbus devices is selected, the KVB checkbox for Dictionary items is hidden. (Figure 3)
        Motion configuration must be added from the Fieldbus Editor.

        • Figure 3: Example: Other Modbus Devices

  8. Click OK to save the changes or selections and close the dialog box.