Connect to the Controller

KAS provides all the commands for controlling the target in the Device toolbar:

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• If a previous download failed (due to the disconnected Ethernet or the controller is turned off), the application cannot be started.

  Additionally: 

  • No version information is shown in the web server or status bar.
  • The Start, Cold Start, and Download buttons are not available on the web server.
  • If the AKD PDMM or PCMM tries to auto-start, an E24 error is flashed on the 7-segment display.
    Review the Controller logs for more information.

Click the button to verify the Simulated device mode is active.

Click the Connect Device button () to establish the connection with the target controller.

Actions to Prevent Compatibility Issues

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• The software versions of the KAS-IDE and the KAS Runtime MUST match to avoid compatibility issues.

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• The software versions of the KAS-IDE and the KAS Runtime are available in the local log messages (the level for this message is INFO).
  See Information and Logs window.

When another KAS-IDE is already connected to the controller, a warning opens and the connection is discarded to prevent any conflict.