5 Configuring Communication Connections
A-139
S7-CPs for Industrial Ethernet Configuring and Commissioning
Release 01/2007
C79000-G8976-C182-07
5.7 Configuring UDP Connection Properties
Introduction
When you create a connection in the New dialog, you specify the connection type
and, as far as possible, the connection partner.
When necessary, you can adapt other connection partners that are set as default
when you create a new connection as described below.
Opening the Dialog
To call the dialog for special connection properties, follow the steps outlined below:
1. Select the required connection in the connection table.
2. Select the menu option Edit
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Object Properties
Result The “Properties - UDP Connections“ dialog appears.
Tabs
The following tabs are available for UDP connections:
General
Displays parameters that identify the connection.
Addresses
Displays the local and remote address information.
Overview
Overview of all configured UDP connections of the selected S7 station with
corresponding parameters and the status of the connection.
Status Information
This tab displays the current status information for the connection (valid at the
time the dialog is opened). This information corresponds to that displayed by
NCM diagnostics.