Commissioning Manual
42 6FC5397-4EP10-0BA8, 07/2018
Establishing a connection with the software tools
2.2.2.1
Secure access and communication is achieved through the security function of the integrated firewall. To connect the
software tools successfully, you must first enable the corresponding communication ports in the firewall configuration.
Select the system data operating area on the PPU.
Press this key to view the extended softkeys.
Open the window for firewall configuration through the following softkey operations:
The window below shows three configurable ports which are di
sabled by default:
Select the desired communication port with cursor keys and press either of these keys to
enable it.
his softkey to confirm your settings.
Network security risks due to improper firewall configuration
Improper firewall configuration may cause network security risks, for example, data leakage, virus invasion, and hacker
attack. This may lead to incorrect parameterization or machine malfunction, which in turn can result in death, severe
injuries and/or property damage.
• Do not use the control system inside a network infrastructure without an additional security product.
•
You must make sure you disable all ports not needed in the firewall configuration.
ble a communication port, the existing connection established earlier via this port will not be disabled until you
manually disconnect it or the control system restarts/powers off. Therefore, it is recommended that you disconnect the
established connection
s or restart the control system after disabling the ports.
Connecting with PLC Programming Tool
Note
Before connecting PLC Programming Tool, make sure you enable the communication port 102 on the HMI. For more
information about enabling the communicat
ion ports, see Section "Configuring the firewall (Page 42)".
You can establish a connection between the control system and a computer installed with PLC Programming Tool via the
Ethernet interface (X130). The following Ethernet connections are possible:
● Direct connection: connecting the control system directly to a computer
● Network connection: integrating the control system into an existing Ethernet network
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