NOTICE
SIMOTION P Runtime
During the runtime of SIMOTION P, the Windows settings must be activated for the onboard
Ethernet interface.
The onboard Ethernet interface must not be deactivated or activated during operation.
9.5.5
Establishing the active flag for an external PG/PC
Requirement
A PG/PC is required to create projects and download them to the target device.
SIMOTION SCOUT can only be installed on the SIMOTION P320‑4 S.
Note
Observe the online access point for SIMOTION P320-4 S
For SIMOTION P320-4 S, use S7ONLINE as access point to avoid inconsistencies.
Procedure
Proceed as follows to open NetPro and assign an interface in the PG/PC:
1. Open the project in SIMOTION SCOUT.
2. Click the button Open NetPro.
NETPRO is accessed, and the configured network is graphically displayed. The PG/PC
connection to the configured network is shown not bold and in a color other than yellow.
3. Double-click on the PG/PC that you would like to configure.
The Properties - PG/PC dialog box is displayed with the Assignment tab in the foreground.
4. In the field Assigned: select the interface and activate S7ONLINE access by clicking the
corresponding checkbox.
5. Accept the settings by clicking OK.
The PG/PC connection to the configured network is now displayed in bold and yellow.
6. Save the changes via Network > Save and compile and upload them to SIMOTION P320-4.
Result
Now you can go online via the PG/PC.
Parameter assignment/addressing
9.5 Ethernet communication
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