Operating system and configuration
6.3 Network operation
TP 270, OP 270, MP 270B (WinCC flexible)
Operating Instructions, Edition 03/2004, 6AV6691-1DD01-0AB0
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6.3.3 Test network
Procedure
When the HMI device has been configured for network operation, connect the network
server via Windows Explorer to test the network. Proceed as follows:
1. Start Windows Explorer via the Windows CE Start menu.
– Keyboard unit:
The Windows CE Start menu can be opened by pressing the key combination
CTRL
+
ESC
.
– Touch panel unit:
– The Windows CE Start menu can be opened by pressing the
button twice
(locking key) on the alphanumeric screen keyboard.
Select the "Windows Explorer" application from the "Programs" program group.
2. Use the "Address" input field to enter the UNC name of the folder or drive provided on the
server.
Example:
The server is called: mrnbg2
The name provided is: data
The resulting UNC name is: \\mrnbg2\data
Note
The use of TCP/IP addresses to address PCs is not supported by the operating system.
For example, the use of the UNC names "\\130.170.10.45\data" is not permitted.
3. After entering the UNC name, press the <ENTER> key.
Result
When all the network settings are correct, Windows Explorer displays the files located under
the directory provided on the TCP/IP server.
Note
In addition, the network program "ipconfig" is available in the operating system.
See also
Configuring the HMI device for network operation (Page 6-19)