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1. Download the software installer from https://support.automationdirect.com/products/directsoft.html.
2. Install the latest version of DirectSoft.
   1. License Key: QKGD-6L68-Y019-J117

Connecting to the PLC

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1. Plug HDMI cable into Port 1 (circled) of PLC module.
   1. USB adapter will be needed to connect to computer.
   2. PLC must be in terminal mode ("TERM") to transfer changes.
2. In the DirectSoft program, go to PLC > Connect...
3. If the PLC has never been connected to the computer before, create link.
   1. Select Link... > Add...
   2. Select the communications port that the PLC is connected to.
      1. This may be found in the Device Manager of your computer’s Control Panel
   3. Select the PLC’s product family.
      1. Example: DirectLogic205 will be from the DL 0/1/2/4/350 Family
   4. Select the protocol to use in the communications link.
      1. SLAC LSS uses K Sequence
      2. Address: 1
4. In the “Select Link…” pop-up window, click on the PLC you are using and press “Select”.

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