Siemens SIMATIC Field PG P4, Manual

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Configuring the SIMATIC Field PG P4
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5.1 Changing the Device Configuration with SETUP
Changing the Device Configuration
Your PG configuration is set for working with the software supplied with the unit.
You should only change the preset values if you have modified your Field PG P4 in
any way or if a fault occurs when the unit is powered up.
SETUP-Program
The SETUP program is in the ROM-BIOS. Information about the system
configuration is stored in the battery-buffered RAM of the SIMATIC Field PG P4.
You can use SETUP to set the hardware configuration (for example, hard disk
type) and define the system characteristics. You can also use SETUP to set the
time of day and date.
Incorrect SETUP Data
If incorrect SETUP data are detected when you boot the system, the BIOS
prompts you to:
•
Start SETUP by pressing F2 or
•
Continue booting by pressing F1.
Starting SETUP
On completion of the startup test, the BIOS gives you the opportunity of starting
the SETUP program by displaying the following screen prompt:
PRESS
<
F2
>
to enter SETUP or <ESC> to show Bootmenue
To start SETUP, proceed as follows:
1. Reset your PG (warm or cold restart).
2. Press the F2 key as long as the BIOS prompt appears on the screen.
SETUP Menus
The various menus and submenus are listed on the following pages. You can get
all the information you need for the SETUP entry selected from the “Item Specific
Help” part of the relevant menu.