Assigning parameters for the HMI device in STEP 7
6.3 KP8 and KP8F
KP8, KP8F, KP32F
Operating Instructions, 11/2011, A5E03284305-02
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6.3.2 Setting the properties for PROFINET
Requirement
● A project is open in "HW Config".
The setting described in the following uses KP8 as an example and applies similarly for
the KP8F.
Procedure
1. Double click in the station window on the module.
The "Properties – [Name]" dialog box opens.
2. Select the "General" tab.
Parameter Meaning
Device name The IO controller addresses the IO device using its device name.
The device name must be unique within the computer network.
The device name is connected with the IP-address, which is set for
the HMI device.
Device number You can identify an IO device in the user program with its device
number. STEP 7 assigns the device number.
3. Change the entries, if required.
The changes are displayed in the detail view.
4. If you want to change the current IP address, click the "Ethernet" button.
A dialog window is displayed.
5. Change the entries, if required.
6. Click "OK".
The entries are saved. The dialog box closes.