SIMATIC IPC Industrial Edge Device - Operation V1.3 
Operating Manual, 09/2021, A5E51396302-AA 
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Connecting an IPC Edge Device
 
You have the following options to connect the IPC Edge Device to the IEM: 
•  Connecting through an USB flash drive 
•  Connecting through the IPC Edge Device UI 
Both options require the IPC Edge Device configuration file. 
Requirements for adding an Edge Device 
•  The IPC Edge Device is switched on. 
•  The IPC Edge Device is connected to the local network.