Note
If you insert a C-PLUG in a compatible device, the system name of the original device is entered
both in the system name as well as in the PROFINET IO device name of the compatible device.
Using a previously written C-PLUG
If you want to insert a C-PLUG that has already been used and written to into a new differently
configured X-200 IE switch, you will first need to delete the existing data on the C-PLUG. You will
find information about this in the configuration manual of the SCALANCE X-200 in the section
on the WBM menu items.
Note
The X-200 IE switches normally start up with the configuration of the C‑PLUG, assuming this was
written to by a compatible device type. If the C‑PLUG was written to by an incompatible device
type, the basic device will not start up fully and signals an error. The WBM menu "System C-PLUG"
is displayed automatically. Here, use the "Modify C-PLUG" function to specify whether or not the
device operates with a C-PLUG.
If you operate a device with a C-PLUG, the C-PLUG can either be initialized with the factory
settings or with the settings stored internally on the device.
Diagnostics
The following events are signaled by the diagnostics mechanisms of the X-200, such as LEDs,
WBM etc.:
• Inserting a C-PLUG that contains the configuration of an incompatible device type.
• The accidental removal of a C-PLUG
• General malfunctions of the C-PLUG.
The C-PLUG does not ship with the product
The C-PLUG is not supplied with the IE switches X-200, see section "Accessories (Page 26)".
Inserting in the slot
NOTICE
• Insert and remove the C-PLUG only when power is off.
• In a device with a varnished printed circuit board, you may only use a C-PLUG with a
varnished board.
Description of the device
3.7 The C-PLUG
SCALANCE X-200
Operating Instructions, 11/2021, C79000-G8976-C284-15
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