Communication
11.5 S7 communication
S7-1200 Programmable controller
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The inspector window displays the properties of the connection whenever you have selected
any part of the instruction. You can configure the communication parameters in the
"Configuration" tab of the "Properties" for the communication instruction.
Note
V4.1 and later CPU program GET/PUT operation is not automatically enabled
A V3.0 CPU program GE
T/PUT operation is automatically enabled in a V4.1 and later CPU.
However, a V4.1 and later CPU program GET/PUT operation in a V4.1 and later CPU is not
automatically enabled. You must go to the CPU "Device configuration", inspector window
"Properties"tab,
"Protection" property to enable GET/PUT access (Page 210).
The "Connection parameters" page allows you to configure the necessary S7 connection
and to configure the parameter "Connection ID" that is referenced by the GET/PUT block
parameter "ID". The page's content has information about the local endpoint and allows you
to define the local interface. You can also define the partner end point.
The "Block parameters" page allows you to configure the additional block parameters.