1 Communication via Ethernet CPs in S7 Stations
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S7-CPs for Industrial Ethernet Configuring and Commissioning
Release 01/2007
C79000-G8976-C182-07
1.3.2 OP Operation: Connecting Operator Interface Devices via
Industrial Ethernet
Requirements
Operation allowing operator interface functions is possible when the following
conditions are met:
The following are installed in the operator control and monitoring device:
- an Ethernet CP
- SOFTNET S7 for Ind. Ethernet or software from the SIMATIC NET CD.
The CPs in the S7 stations are supplied with a MAC/IP address (use the default
MAC address or set an IP address).
Procedure
To be able to use S7 communication, address the required module in the SIMATIC
S7 PLC on your operator interface system.
For more detailed information, please refer to the description of your operator
control and monitoring devices and in /4/.