Assigning parameters for the HMI device in STEP 7   
6.4 KP32F 
  KP8, KP8F, KP32F 
88  Operating Instructions, 11/2011, A5E03284305-02 
6.4.5  Setting the properties of the digital inputs/outputs 
Requirement 
●  A project is open in "HW Config". 
Procedure    
1.  Double-click slot 4 in the detailed view. 
The dialog box "Properties – 16 DI/DO 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.  Select the "Parameters" tab. 
5.  Open the "Parameters > Device-specific parameters" folder. 
 
Parameter  Meaning 
Function of terminal 16 
(IO.16) 
Adjustable: 
Input or output, default setting is input 
…  Adjustable: 
Input or output, default setting is input 
Function of terminal 31 
(IO.31) 
Adjustable: 
Input or output, default setting is input 
6.  Change the entries, if required. 
7.  Open the "Addresses" tab. 
In the "Inputs" and "Outputs" groups, the start values of the address areas are 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. 
Outputs > Start  Start of the address range in which the user data of the HMI device 
are mapped. 
Outputs > Process Image  Process image to which the address range belongs. 
This parameter cannot be entered with a controller of the 
SIMATIC CPU 300 type.