Configuration And Operation; Note On Operation; Configuration In Step 7 - Siemens CP 1243-1 PCC Operating Instructions Manual

Configuration and operation

5.1

Note on operation

NOTICE
Closing the front panels
To ensure interference-free operation, keep the front panels of the module closed during
operation.
5.2

Configuration in STEP 7

Configuration in STEP 7
You configure the modules and networks in SIMATIC STEP 7. You will find the required
version in the section Software requirements (Page 15).
You can configure a maximum of three CMs/CPs per station.
STEP 7 online help in "Support Packages"
The current online help topics dealing with the CP and the security functions are available in
the STEP 7 information system under the entry "Support Packages".
Requirement for configuring the Plant Cloud Communication
One requirement for configuring communication between CP and operation center is the
programming of the assigned CPU and the input and output data of the station.
PLC tags must also be created to assign the user data to be transferred to the data points.
When assigning the PLC tags to your communications partners, you can select both
operation centers.
For more detailed information, refer to the following sections.
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