Configuration
4.2 Configuration in STEP 7
CP 1243-1
36 Operating Instructions, 12/2016, C79000-G8976-C365-02
443 (TCP) Closed Open after configuration Yes
For information on avoiding opening the port during diagnostics, see section Online
security diagnostics via port 8448 (Page 92).
Configuration in STEP 7
Configuration in STEP 7
You configure the modules and networks in SIMATIC STEP 7. You will find the required
version in the section Software requirements (Page 19).
The following points regarding configuration relate to STEP 7 Basic / Professional V14.
You can configure a maximum of three CMs/CPs per station.
Requirement for configuring the communication
One requirement for configuring communication between CP and TCSB is the programming
of the assigned CPU and the input and output data of the station.
PLC tags must also be created to assign the user data to the data points.
For more detailed information, refer to the following sections.
How to configure telecontrol communication in STEP 7
Follow the steps below when configuring:
1. Create a STEP 7 project.
2. Insert the required SIMATIC stations.
Configuration of TCSB and connections between CP and TCSB is neither possible nor
necessary.
3. Insert the CPs and the required input and output modules in the stations.
4. Create an Ethernet network.
5. Connect the stations to the Ethernet subnet.
6. Configure the inserted CPs.
For details on configuring the communication, refer to the following section.
7. Save the project.