Using the Reset PLC, Clear PLC, and Clear All PLC Commands with the XMC
Commands covered in this topic are Reset PLC, Clear PLC and Clear ALL PLC.
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XG5000 should be connected to the XMC to use these commands.
Command Descriptions
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
| Reset PLC (Reset) | Reset PLC will reboot the XMC. When the XMC is finished rebooting, it will delete error/warning information to allow boot up. Errors/warnings could occur again even after rebooting. |
| Reset PLC (Overall Reset) | Overall reset PLC will reboot the XMC. When the XMC is rebooted, it will delete error/warning information, Latch 1 (retain) area, I/O Skip, fault mask, and Forced I/O. Errors/warnings could occur again even after rebooting. |
| Clear PLC | Clear PLC is used to delete selected items (memory, configuration or programs) from the connected XMC. |
| Clear ALL PLCs | Clear ALL PLCs is used to delete everything from the XMC. |
Definition of Terms in Reset PLC
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
| Error/Warning Information | Error/Warning information shows the current errors and history of errors. |
| Latch 1 (retain) Area | Latch 1 area is a feature where data can be stored when a defined event happens. |
| Forced I/O | This is an area that keeps track of which I/O is being forced to a certain value. |
| Fault Mask | Fault mask is used to decide if the PLC will keep running when a fault occurs. |
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