18.5.5 Adding hardware components
Most of the hardware components supplied by Siemens are already electronically acquired.
You can add further hardware components.
You can view and supplement the hardware components in the version screen at the user
interface.
All of the hardware components are listed in the version display and in the configuration data.
Precondition
You require access level 2 (service) to add more hardware components.
Entering additional components
If new hardware components are added, they must be assigned to the appropriate categories.
The "Select component" drop-down list box offers the following categories in the "Add HW
Comp." window:
Category
● NCU/PLC
● Operator Panel
● PLC-peripheral devices
● Drive/Motor
● Cable
● Accessories/Miscellaneous
You record the following data in the "Enter Additional Components (Configuration Data)"
window.
Entries Meaning
Name Hardware designation
Version Version of the program
Order No.[MLFB] Order number
Serial number Serial number
Number Number of components
Service and diagnostics
18.5 Machine identity
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