Configuration and operation 
  4.5 Configuration with STEP 7 Basic / Professional 
IE/PB LINK PN IO 
Operating Instructions, 11/2017, C79000-G8976-C393-02 
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Configuration with STEP 7 Basic / Professional 
4.5.1
 
Configuring the LINK 
Creating the LINK and assigning the mode 
For addressing the LINK the first time and configuring it you require STEP 7 Basic / STEP 7 
Professional. 
For the version and required support package, refer to the section Requirements for use 
(Page 19). 
 
Note 
Operation in compatibility mode 
You can operate the LINK with a compatible setting to the previous version 
(6GK1
 411-5AB00). 
For operating the LINK in the compatibility mode, refer to the manual 
/2/ (Page 90) of the 
 411-5AB00. 
For the configuration, follow the steps below: 
1.  Create a STEP 7 project. 
2.  Insert a LINK from the catalog: 
"Network components" > "Gateways" > IE/PB Link PN IO > 6GK1 411-5AB10 
For the further configuration as a PROFINET I/O proxy, refer to the section Use as a 
PROFINET IO device (Page 57). 
For the further configuration as a gateway, refer to the section Use only as a gateway in 
standard operation (Page 59). 
 
Note 
Support during configuration: Online help 
The information system of STEP 7 will provide you with detailed information on the 
procedure.
 
 
Use as a PROFINET IO device 
Configuring the LINK as a PROFINET IO device. 
The following is required for further configuration: You have created a project with the LINK, 
see section Configuring the LINK (Page 57).