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Choose 'On-line / Set up communication' to configure it
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1. Ensure the correct port is configured for the Modbus protocol:
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1. Select **On-line > Set up communication**.
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1. Click on **Properties** to open the Modbus configuration.
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1. Under Communication, ensure the right **Port** is selected.
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1. See the [If you can't find the serial port for your device](#if-you-cant-find-the-serial-port-for-your-device) section for help finding the right port.
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1. Close other applications that may be using the port of your PLC device, such as the Serial Monitor in Arduino IDE.
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Try again after each step:
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1. Close other applications that may be using the port of your PLC device, such as the Serial Monitor in Arduino IDE. Alternatively, try restarting your computer.
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1. Ensure the correct port is configured for the Modbus protocol.
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Do one of the following:
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- Reinstall the runtime in bootloader mode to automatically configure the port:
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1. Double-press the RESET button.
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1. If a green LED is pulsing, the device is now in bootloader mode.
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1. Find the panel “<Devicename> Configuration” panel for your device:
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1. If necessary, scroll down inside the configuration panel until you see the “Other” section.
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1. Open the Port menu and select **Automatic (bootloader)**.
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1. Click on **Download**.
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1. The process is complete when a line like this appears in the **Resources tab** of the **Output** panel:
1. Click on **Properties** to open the Modbus configuration.
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1. Under Communication, ensure the right **Port** is selected.
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1. See the [If you can't find the serial port for your device](#if-you-cant-find-the-serial-port-for-your-device) section for help finding the right port.
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### If PLC IDE becomes unresponsive when connecting to the device
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