Siemens SIMATIC 505 - Communications Setup for PLC Connection

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Setting Up Communications
The Communications Setup allows pre-configure of serial ports, a modem
board, or network interface boards in your computer that are used for
communications with a SIMATIC 505 PLC.
To access the Communications Setup:
1. Select Communications Setup from the F
ile menu.
Result: The Communications Setup dialog box appears (Figure
4.2).
Figure 4.2
2. Select the appropriate PLC communications that you wish to set
up (Serial Ports, TCP/IP, TIWAY, or Profibus FMS).
Serial or Modem Communication
To configure your serial port or modem connection with a PLC:
1. From the Communications Setup dialog box, click the Serial
Ports button.
Result: The Settings for Serial Ports and Modem dialog box
appears (Figure 4.3).