Quick Start Guide
RE
X
300
PG/PC-interface for MPI/PROFIBUS-PLCs
(Not possible with REX 300 eco)
In order to reach the REX 300 MPI/PROFIBUS-SPSs,
the following steps must be carried out.
Install the NETL ink®-S7-NET driver, either from the
accompanying CD or download the latest version from
the Internet at www.helmholz.com.
During installation of the driver, add the interface
NETLink®-S7-NET PRO Family, afterwards, the REX 300
can be used from the PG/PC interface.
After this step, the system can be worked on from the
S7 software.
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Next, open the PG/PC interface and select the proper-
ties of the NETLink® PRO Family. New routers can be
added via the register “Local connections” using the
“New” key. Enter the IP address and the name of the
router. Here, enter the LAN IP address of the REX 300.
If either a VPN connection or myREX24 are to be used,
also enter the LAN IP address of the REX 300 here.
Note:
By default, in a REX 300, the ports required for
communication are enabled by the driver. These settings
are in the menu “Interfaces -> MPI/PROFIBUS -> Enable
Ports through firewall”.
