Integration into an automation system
6.3 Transferring authorizations
SIMATIC HMI IPC677C
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Operating Instructions, 04/2013, A5E02722710-04
6.3
Transferring authorizations
Note
The device has no floppy disk drive. Therefore, where necessary, transfer the authorizations
for SIMATIC HMI software from a USB floppy disk drive.
The following devices have been tested:
SINUMERIK floppy disk drive, order number 6FC5235-0AA05-1AA2
NOTICE
The USB floppy disk drive is only suitable when mounted in a control cabinet.
6.4
Networking via Industrial Ethernet
You can establish a network between the device and other computers via Industrial Ethernet.
The on-board LAN interface is a twisted-pair (TP) interface for data transfer rates of
10/100/1000 Mbps.
Note
A catagory 6 Ethernet cable is required for 1000 Mbps operation.