Configuration
3.20 Configuring data points
Configuration - DNP3
104 Configuration Manual, 11/2018, C79000-G8976-C508-01
Configuring the data points and messages in STEP 7
You configure the data points in STEP 7 in the data point and message editor. You can open
both editors alternatively as follows:
● Selecting the communications module
Shortcut menu "Open the data point and messages editor"
● Via the project navigation:
Project > directory of the relevant station > Local modules > required communications
module
By double-clicking on the entry, the data point or message editor opens.
Figure 3-7 Configuring data points and messages
After opening the editor window using the two entries to the right above the table, you can
switch over between the data point and message editor.
Figure 3-8 Switching over between the two editors
With the data point or message editor open, create a new object (data point / message) by
double clicking "<Add object>" in the first table row with the grayed out entry.