Configuration and operation
4.4 Configuration with STEP 7 V5.5
IE/PB LINK PN IO
Operating Instructions, 11/2017, C79000-G8976-C393-02
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4.4
Configuration with STEP 7 V5.5
4.4.1
Configuring the LINK
Overview of configuration
Note the required version of the STEP 7 V5, see section Requirements for use (Page 19).
NCM S7 is integrated in STEP 7 V5. With NCM S7 you additionally obtain direct access to
NCM diagnostics via the Start menu and the firmware loader, see section Loading firmware
(Page 71).
Note
Operation as LINK with settings compatible with the previous version
You can operate the LINK with a setting compatible with the previous version
(6GK1 411-5AB00).
For information on the previous version (6GK1 411-5AB00), refer to the manual /2/
(Page 90).
Depending on the area of application of the LINK, configuration involves the following steps:
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Use as PROFINET IO device and as gateway
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Assign the LINK the PROFINET device name the first time.
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Configure the LINK as a PROFINET IO device. During this, a DP Master system is
assigned to the LINK.
During startup the configuration data is automatically downloaded from the PROFINET
IO controller.
For information on further configuration, refer to section Use as PROFINET IO device and
as gateway (Page 52).
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Use only as a gateway
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Assign the IP parameters the first time.
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Configure the LINK as an S7-300 station and download the configuration data to the
LINK.
For information on further configuration, refer to section Use only as a gateway in
standard operation (Page 53).
Note
Support when configuring: Online help
You will find detailed information on the procedure in the online help of STEP 7 V5.x.
