Virtual Unplugging Of Devices From The Configuration - Siemens S7-1200 System Manual

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Virtual unplugging of devices from the configuration

S7-1200 Programmable controller

System Manual, 03/2014, A5E02486680-AG

STEP 7 programming software

2.3 Easy-to-use tools

STEP 7 provides a storage area for

"unplugged" modules. You can drag a

module from the rack to save the

configuration of that module. These

unplugged modules are saved with your

project, allowing you to reinsert the

module in the future without having to

reconfigure the parameters.

One use of this feature is for temporary

maintenance. Consider a scenario where

you might be waiting for a replacement

module and plan to temporarily use a

different module as a short-term

replacement. You could drag the

configured module from the rack to the

"Unplugged modules" and then insert the

temporary module.