Setting the KP8 and KP8F
6.5 Setting KP8F - STEP 7
KP8, KP8F
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12.
Select the required partner port from the "Partner port" list box.
The selected partner is therefore defined as the next partner of the MRP. If you select
"Any partner", MRP will not work. A message is displayed.
Parameter
Meaning
Any partner
Any device is partner of the MRP
317F_2\(11) X317-2-KP8F
The device 317F_2\(11) X317-2-KP8F\Port 2 (X1 P2) is the next
partner of the MRP
13.
Click "OK".
The entry is saved. The dialog box closes.
Result
The KP8 is configured for the MRP This is illustrated by the following topology view with the
Master CPU "KP8" and three Clients in a ring structure. The KP8F is a client in this case.
6.5
Setting KP8F - STEP 7
This chapter applies for the setting of the fail-safe slot 2 of the KP8F.
Requirement
● The password for the security program must be known.
● The SIMATIC Manager opens in "HW Config".