Make run mode changes

Run mode change (RMC) allows specific project changes without interrupting the controller mode. RMC is available for projects using
Micro820
 L20E,
Micro850
 L50E, and
Micro870
 L70E controllers.
Prerequisites
The controller is in one of the following modes after downloading, uploading, or discovering a project:
  • Remote program
  • Remote run
    . The controller must be free of faults and is not in Hard Run, Hard Program, Fault, Suspend, or Download mode.
To make RMC changes
  1. From the RMC toolbar, select Enter RMC button icon. to enter RMC mode.
  2. Make the changes as needed.
  3. Download the project to the controller by doing one of the following:
    • Select Finalize edit icon in the RMC toolbar. to download the project to the controller without testing. The finalize action cannot be undone.
      When you select Finalize edit icon in the RMC toolbar. to finalize edits:
      • First, any untested or unaccepted edits are accepted. If a verification error occurs in any of these edits, the finalize process will stop.
      • Next, if there is no verification error, all RMC changes will be downloaded to the controller.
      • Finally, if the controller is in
        Run
         mode, the edits will begin to execute.
    • Select Test RMC edits button icon to build the Program Organization Unit, resolve errors or warnings as needed, and then select Accept edits button icon in the RMC toolbar. to download the project to the controller.
    TIP: If your changes are not tested, accepted, or finalized before disconnecting from the controller, when reconnecting to the controller, you can enter the previous stage to continue making the RMC changes.
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