Assigning parameters for the HMI device in STEP 7
6.2 Integrating GSDML in STEP 7
KP8, KP8F, KP32F
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Requirement
● The GSD is installed.
Information on installing the GSD can be found online at:
Integrating a GSD File (http://support.automation.siemens.
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om/WW/view/en/22817133)
● STEP 7 applications, e.g., the LAD/STL/FBD editor or the symbol table, are closed.
● SIMATIC Manager is open.
Displaying the HMI device
● Catalog structure with KP8 and KP8F
KP8 and KP8F are displayed in the catalog structure of the HW Config, "GSD" folder -
see red labeling in the following image.
● Catalog structure with KP32F
KP32F devices are displayed in the catalog structure of the HW Config, "GSD" folder -
see red identification in the following figure.