Siemens SIMATIC TIM 3V-IE DNP3, System Manual

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Configuration in STEP 7
5.6 Configuring networks and network nodes in STEP 7 / NetPro
TIM DNP3
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● The
Date of the last modification
is displayed.
● In the
Comment
input box, you can enter comments of up to 254 characters.
5.6.3 Generating network attachments
To network a project, the communication-compliant modules (for example CPU or TIM) must
be connected to suitable networks. The modules in the station icons in the project window of
the network configuration include interface and network node icons displayed in different
colors according to the network type.
Image 5-14 Station with two network nodes, one of which is networked
Note
After changing connections, even if these are re-established again later, the SINAUT
configuration tool with the
connection configuration
and the
subscriber administration
must be
called.
Printing network information
The project can be printed and documented as a graphic or as text using the
Network / Print
menu.
5.6.4 Configuring WAN network nodes
Tabs of the dialog
Configure the WAN network nodes in the "Properties - DNP3 Dedicated Line / "Properties -
SINAUT Dial-up Network dialog in the tabs described below:
● "General" tab
with general information on the network node and entry of comments
● "Network Connection" tab
for setting the most important network properties