
NOTICE
Symbolic address assignment has to be checked
You may receive the following message if you change addresses at a later time:
"You are assigning parameters that will change the I/O address range of the module. Check
the symbolic address assignment afterwards."
It is imperative that you perform this check and make any necessary corrections.
Specifying the device name and object properties
1. Double-click on the inserted FF device in HW Config.
SIMATIC PDM opens.
2. Select the top node in the tree view.
3. Select the Device > Object Properties menu command.
4. In the "Object name" text box of the "General" tab, enter the following:
<the plant-specific device name (TAG)>
5. For devices to be operated as Backup Link Master :
– Select the Device > Object Properties menu command.
– Select the "Parameters" tab.
– Activate the "Backup Link Master" check box.
6. Click "OK".
7. Select the menu command File > Save.
8. Open SIMATIC PDM.
Notes on downloading
Download when "Address" and "TAG" match
● The FF device can be downloaded if the "Address" and "TAG" in the configuration match
the settings of the FF device.
Downloading when device address of the device in the system is unknown
1. Select the following menu command in SIMATIC Manager to find the FF device in the
system: Edit > SIMATIC PDM > Start LifeList.
2. When you find the desired device, do the following:
– Select the Device > Assign address and TAG menu command.
– Transfer the correct address and TAG to the FF device.
Note: Changing the address will restart the device.
– Download the configuration to the device.
Engineering
5.2 Configuring
FOUNDATION Fieldbus
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Commissioning Manual, 02/2015, A5E32711026-AC