Device configuration
5.7 Configuring the CPU for communication
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Table 5- 5 Configuring the connection path for S7 communication (Device configuration)
S7 communication (GET and PUT)
For S7 communication, use the "Devices &
networks" editor of the network to configure the
Local/Partner connections. You can click the
"Highlighted: Connection" button to access the
"Properties".
The "General" tab provides several properties:
• "General" (shown)
• "Local ID"
• "Special connection properties"
• "Address details" (shown)
Refer to "Protocols" (Page 517) in the "PROFINET" section or to "Creating an S7
connection" (Page 591) in the "S7 communication" section for more information and a list of
available communication instructions.