Operating system and configuration
6.3 Network operation
TP 270, OP 270, MP 270B (WinCC flexible)
Operating Instructions, Edition 03/2004, 6AV6691-1DD01-0AB0
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Printing via a network printer
The HMI device's operating system does not support the direct alarm logging via a network
printer. All other printer functions such as hardcopy or shift log, are possible via the network
without restriction.
6.3.2 Configuring
the HMI device for network operation
Overview
The HMI device must be appropriately configured before setting into network operation. The
configuration is basically divided into the following steps:
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Set computer name of the HMI device
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Configure the network address.
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Set login information
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Save settings
Preparations
Before beginning the configuration, request the specific network parameters from the
network administrator. The following information is of particular interest:
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Does the network use DHCP for dynamic assignment of network addresses? If not, get a
new TCP/IP network address for the HMI device.
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What is the TCP/IP address of the default gateway?
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What are the DNS addresses of the name server?
(If DNS is used in the network)
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Which WINS addresses has the name server?
(If WINS is used in the network)
Procedure
The following instructions describe how to define the general settings. Additional steps or
procedures may be necessary depending on the network infrastructure.
1. Open the Control Panel.
2. Set computer name of the HMI device.
In order to identify the HMI device within the network, it must be assigned a unique name
(device name) within the network using the Control Panel option "Communication"
.
Apply the settings and close the dialog by pressing <ENTER>.
