
Example:
You want to replace a defective FF device in process mode.
Recommendation:
Set the device address and the device parameters in a test environment before physically
connecting these FF devices to an active FF segment in process mode.
Requirements
● The FF device has been created in HW Config.
● The configuration for the FF device is complete.
● The FF device has been connected to the FF segment.
Procedure
1. If you want to find an FF device with an unknown device address in the plant, select the
following command in SIMATIC Manager: 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.
5.3
Parameter assignment
5.3.1
How to assign parameters of the FF devices
You configure FF devices in PCS 7 systems with SIMATIC PDM.
Note
Device-specific menu commands and help in SIMATIC PDM
Device-specific menu commands and the Help for them are derived from the device description
assigned to the object. Device-specific information can be found in the online help and
documentation of the device manufacturer.
Requirements
● SIMATIC PDM is installed together with the licenses.
● The device descriptions of the FF devices have been integrated.
Engineering
5.3 Parameter assignment
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