Siemens SIMATIC NET SCALANCE WxM763, Operating Instructions Manual

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Description of the device
4.9 Configuration License PLUG
SCALANCE WxM763
Operating Instructions, 03/2022, C79000-G8976-C653-01
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4.9 Configuration License PLUG
The CLP (Configuration License PLUG) is used to transfer the configuration of the old
device to the new device when a device is replaced. The CLP is also referred to as PLUG
in the description.
The PLUG is available in the following variants:
•
PLUG Configuration: The exchangeable storage medium only saves the configuration
data of the device.
• PLUG License: In addition to the configuration data, the exchangeable storage
medium contains a license with which special functions are enabled, e.g. iFeatures.
NOTICE
Loss of the degree of protection
When the cover is not mounted correctly, the device loses its degree of protection IP30.
Position
The CLP slot is at the bottom of the device enclosure under a cover, see Reset button
(Page 31).
Function
Devices with a CLP slot support the following operating modes:
•
Without CLP
The device saves the configuration data in the internal memory. This mode is active
when no CLP is inserted.
• With CLP
In the startup phase:
– When an empty CLP (delivery state) is inserted into the device, the device
automatically backs up the configuration data on the CLP during startup. After
that, it behaves like a CLP with data.
– When a CLP with data is plugged into a device, the device automatically adopts
the configuration of the CLP during the startup phase. The prerequisite for this is
that the configuration data was written by a compatible device type.
One exception to this can be the IP configuration if it is set using DHCP and the
DHCP server has not been reconfigured accordingly. Reconfiguration is necessary
if you use functions based on MAC addresses.