Assigning parameters for the HMI device in STEP 7
6.3 KP8 and KP8F
KP8, KP8F, KP32F
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6.3.5 KP8F – Configure Shared Device
KP8F is designed for shared device.
Shared Device is the parallel and independent access from two different controllers to the
same HMI device. A fixed assignment of the different modules that are used in an
automation device must be configured to a select controller. The unique assignment of the
module to the controller is always guaranteed and visible for the user.
Requirement
● A project is open in "HW Config".
In the following image, the module to be configured is labeled in red.
Procedure
1. Double-click in the station window on the marked device.
The following dialog appears.
2. Select the "Shared" tab.
The buttons are gray as long as no device is selected.
3. In the "Shared Device" group, select the device to be coupled to the KP8F.