Siemens SIMATIC MV440 - Establishing a connection to the reader and starting the user interface

Commissioning
8.3 Establishing a connection to the reader and starting the user interface
SIMATIC MV420 / SIMATIC MV440
Operating Instructions, 04/2013, A5E02371045-06
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8.3 Establishing a connection to the reader and starting the user
interface
Steps for initial commissioning
Step Activity
1 Connect the reader and PC using an Ethernet cable.
2 Turn the reader on.
3 Configure the connection between reader and PC.
4 Start the user interface with the Internet Explorer.
5 Adjust the reader using the user interface.
Note
The user interface of the reader is known as the adjustment support. The adjustment support
takes the form of a Java applet stored on the reader and this can be activated using an
Internet browser.
Step 1
Connect the reader and PC using an Ethernet cable
Connect the reader directly to your PC/programming device over an Ethernet cable.
Note
You do not need a crossover cable because the reader is capable of autocrossing and
automatically detects the type of cable you are using.
Step 2
Turn the reader on
Turn on the power supply for the reader. The reader is supplied with power either via a
connected ASM cable or via the power IO RS-232 cable or PoE cable, see also Connecting
(Page 119) .
● Eac
h time it is started, the reader runs a self-test. This is indicated by the Power LED
flashing.
● After a period of between several seconds and 2 minutes, the self-test is completed and
the Power LED shines green. The reader is ready for operation.