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5.5. Topology planning
Topology planning is mandatory for IRT Class 3 operation and / or retrieving feature
„support device
replacement without exchangeable medium
“ to communicate component wiring and cable length to the
system. This way, the system will consider individual component runtimes for optimum performance.
Topology planning is included in the topology view in TIA Portal
®
.
The screenshot below (topology view / topology overview) shows a project without topology planning. PLC
(left) and encoder are not interconnected. The table at right does not include any partner data.
To execute topology planning use the mouse to drag a connection between the selected ports and bus
users.
The table now contains partner interface information. The values can be modified as required.