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Configuring
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6.1
Configuring ET 200SP
Introduction
You can configure and parameterize the ET 200SP distributed I/O system with STEP 7
(CPU/interface module, I/O modules, motor starter and server module) or with the
configuration software of another manufacturer (interface module, I/O modules, motor starter
and server module).
"Configuring" is understood to mean arranging, setting and networking devices and modules
within the device or network view. STEP 7 represents modules and module racks
graphically. Just like "real" module racks, the device view allows the insertion of a defined
number of modules.
When you insert the modules, STEP 7 automatically assigns the addresses and the unique
hardware identifier (HW ID). You can change the addresses later. The hardware identifiers
cannot be changed.
When the automation system is started, the CPU/interface module compares the configured
planned configuration with the system's actual configuration. You can make parameter
settings to control the response of the CPU/interface module to errors in the hardware
configuration.
"Parameterizing" the components used signifies setting their properties. During parameter
assignment, the hardware parameters are set and the settings for data exchange are made:
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Properties of the modules to which parameters can be assigned
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Settings for data exchange between components
The parameters are loaded into the CPU/interface module and transferred to the
corresponding modules during startup. Modules can be replaced very easily because the set
parameters are automatically loaded into the new module during startup.
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