Go Online, Go Offline

The Go Online command in RMCTools connects RMCTools to an RMC. The Go Offline command stops communication between RMCTools and the RMC.

Going Online or Offline

To go online or offline, select the desired controller in the Project pane, then, on the toolbar, click the Controller button and choose Go Online or Go Offline. The toolbar controller indicator shows whether RMCTools is online or offline:

	Offline.
	Online and the controller is in PROGRAM Mode.
	Online the controller is in RUN Mode.
	Online the controller is in the Disabled state (RMC200 Only).

Connecting to a Controller

Use these steps to connect from RMCTools to the RMC using the monitor port:

RMC75E, RMC150E, or RMC200:
Connect a USB cable from the PC to the USB Monitor port on the RMC.

RMC75S or RMC75P:
Connect a null-modem cable from the PC to the RS-232 Monitor port on the RMC. See the RS-232 Monitor Port Wiring section above for cable details.
In RMCTools, in the Project Pane, right-click the desired controller you wish to connect to and choose Connection Path.
RMC75E, RMC150E, or RMC200:
Choose USB and click Browse. Choose the desired RMC and click OK.

RMC75S or RMC75P:
Choose the COM port that the RMC is connected to.
Click Go Online.