Issue
When trying to connect to the CPU along with the above message it states: Do you wish to use "Monitoring" connection mode instead? (PLC is already reserved by entity : xxxxx.)
Product line
Unity Pro, Control Expert
Resolution
This means that either a second programming window is open on this PC and it is already connected to the PLC or someone else is already connected to the PLC remotely.
If this FAQ did not solve your issue, you can chat with us at chat with us or e-mail us at customer.services@se.com to create a case with our Technical Support Team.
If you are not located in North America, please contact your local Customer Care Center for assistance:
Support | Schneider Electric Global (se.com)
When trying to connect to the CPU along with the above message it states: Do you wish to use "Monitoring" connection mode instead? (PLC is already reserved by entity : xxxxx.)
Product line
Unity Pro, Control Expert
Resolution
This means that either a second programming window is open on this PC and it is already connected to the PLC or someone else is already connected to the PLC remotely.
If this FAQ did not solve your issue, you can chat with us at chat with us or e-mail us at customer.services@se.com to create a case with our Technical Support Team.
If you are not located in North America, please contact your local Customer Care Center for assistance:
Support | Schneider Electric Global (se.com)
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