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At first, the variable table is empty. Enter the symbolic names or the addresses for
the "Getting Started" example according to the illustration below. The remaining
details will be added when you complete your entry with Enter.
Change the status format of all the speed values to DEC (decimal) format. To do
this, click the corresponding cell and select DEC format using the right mouse
button.
Switching the Variable Table Online
STEP 7 Getting Started
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Downloading and Debugging the Program
Save your variable table.
Click the ON button in the toolbar of
the "Monitoring and Modifying
Variables" window to establish a
connection to the configured CPU. The
word "ONLINE" will appear in the
status bar.
Set the keyswitch of the CPU to
RUN-P (if you have not already done
so).
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