Assigning parameters for the HMI device in STEP 7 
  6.4 KP32F 
KP8, KP8F, KP32F 
Operating Instructions, 11/2011, A5E03284305-02 
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Result 
The switch states of the digital inputs/outputs of the HMI device are stored in the specified 
address area of the controller. 
6.4.4  Setting the properties of the digital inputs 
Requirement 
●  A project is open in "HW Config". 
Procedure    
1.  Double-click slot 3 in the detailed view. 
The dialog box "Properties – 16 DI DC24V" is displayed. 
2.  Select the "General" tab. 
 
Parameter  Meaning 
Name  The name is displayed in the detail view, "Module" column 
Comment  The name is displayed in the detail view, "Comment" column 
3.  Change the entries, if required. 
4.  Open the "Addresses" tab. 
In the "Inputs" group, the start value of the address range is set depending on the 
controller used. The signals of the HMI device are mapped in these address ranges. 
 
Parameter  Meaning 
Inputs > Start  Start of the address range in which the user data of the HMI device 
are mapped. 
Inputs > Process Image  Process image to which the address range belongs. 
This parameter cannot be entered with a controller of the 
SIMATIC CPU 300 type. 
5.  Check the standard entry of the addresses. 
Change the entries, if required. 
6.  Click "OK". 
The entries are saved. The dialog box closes. 
Result 
The switch states of the digital inputs of the HMI device are stored in the specified address 
area of the controller.