
5.4.3
Specifying the device identification of the FF devices (TAG name and address)
With SIMATIC PDM, you can use the Start LifeList menu command to find the FF devices that
are connected to the FF segment. Use the "Assign address and TAG..." button to change the
following parameters for device identification:
● Address (device address).
● TAG (device designation in the system).
Use this procedure, for example, to detect a connected backup device after replacement of a
device. Then, assign the parameters for device identification to this FF device.
Requirements
● FF devices have been created.
● An online connection to the FF segment is possible.
● The bus parameters may be set in such a way that all addresses are in the "polled range"
(FUN = 232).
Note
Unpolled range
In SIMATIC PCS 7 , the FF devices with addresses from 36 to 231 are not processed by
default (unpolled range). This range can be reduced by changing the bus parameters.
You can find information about this in the section "How to assign bus parameters
Procedure
Note
Restart
Changing the address will restart the device.
1. Open the project in the process devices network view.
2. Open the network view of the automation system.
3. Select the bus link of the FF segment in the tree view.
4. Select the shortcut menu command Open Object.
The "SIMATIC PDM" dialog box opens.
5. Select the bus link.
6. Select the menu command View > Start LifeList .
The "LifeList" dialog window opens.
7. Select the "Start" menu command.
All detected FF devices are displayed in the table.
8. Select the FF device (replacement device) in the tree view.
Engineering
5.4 Using the applications
FOUNDATION Fieldbus
Commissioning Manual, 02/2015, A5E32711026-AC
55