Description of the device
4.9 Functions
SCALANCE XM-400
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Operating Instructions, 09/2018, C79000-G8976-C306-08
4.9.3
Near Field Communication
Information on Near Field Communication
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Near Field Communication (NFC) is a wireless communications technique.
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With a mobile end device that supports NFC Forum Type 4 Tags, you can read out
information via the SCALANCE XM-400.
Position
Figure 4-2
Position of Near Field Communication on the SCALANCE XM-400
Reading out information
To read out information via the SCALANCE XM-400 using NFC, follow the steps below:
1.
Turn on Near Field Communication on the SCALANCE XM-400.
As default, the function is deactivated.
2.
Turn on Near Field Communication on your mobile end device.
3.
Hold the mobile end device directly in front of the marked area on the SCALANCE XM-
400.