Inserting a further SIMOTION device
If
you insert a further SIMOTION device using "Insert SIMOTION device", the PG/PC interface
selection dialog box is not displayed. Any further SIMOTION device is automatically connected
to the PG/PC via PROFIBUS and a new unique DP address (address 4, 5 ... up to 125) is
calculated.
Additional references
Further information on the topic of "Going online" can be found
● In the online help via the "Contents" tab at
– "Diagnostics" > "Overview of service and diagnostics options" > "Part III" > "Go online"
– "Insert device and connect to target system" > "Go online/offline"
● On the Internet at Internet address (
http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/
22016709)
●
In SIMOTION Utilities & Applications, FAQ "Online connections to SIMOTION devices".
SIMOTION Utilities & Applications is part of the scope of delivery of SIMOTION SCOUT.
6.2.3 Configuring the Ethernet PG/PC interface
Requirements
The following requirements must be satisfied in order to configure the PG/PC interface:
● You have completed the "Insert SIMOTION Device" dialog box with "OK".
● A PG/PC has not yet been configured in the project.
If these prerequisites have been satisfied, you can configure the interface for the PG/PC
connection in the "Interface selection ‑ D410" dialog box.
Proceed as follows to configure the Ethernet interface:
Parameter assignment / addressing
6.2 Creating a project and configuring the communication
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