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118 | DPI
620G Instruction Manual–English
Chapter
11.
Profibus® PA
11.7 Scanning for Devices
The following steps describe how to scan for PROFIBUS® PA devices over a PROFIBUS® PA
connection:
1. Connect DPI
620 Genii to network. Refer to Section
2. Select the OPEN CONNECTION icon on the toolbar to enter device scan screen.
Figure
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6: Profibus® Device Scan Screen
3. Select the 'Scan' button.
The scanning progress dialog view will open. Any devices found will appear in the tree
window list. All scanned devices are shown as a bold icon with an associated descriptor and
ABORT
Abort Update of parameters, reverts to previous values
(refer to Section
11.10.7).
STATUS
Provides device profile of currently connected device
(refer to Section
11.10.1).
FUNCTION FINDER
Search FF variables and device functions.
HOME
Returns to Main Application. Allows user to either
minimize or exit. If Profibus® readings are to be
referenced in Main Application, then minimize should
be selected.
DEVICE COMMUNICATIONS ON
Indicator showing active communication.
DEVICE COMMUNICATIONS OFF
Indicator showing no active communication.
Icon
Name
Description
