STEP7 PLC network configuration steps tutorial: This guide explains how to set up a network and configure communication between devices. Here are the detailed steps:
1. After completing the hardware setup, switch to the main screen and click the appropriate button to start the network configuration.
2. The system will display the network configuration window. Click on "VIEW" > "Catalog" to open the component library.
3. Drag the "PG/PC" under "STATION" into the configuration area. Double-click "PG/PC" to open its configuration window. Navigate to the "INTERFACES" tab, click "NEW," select the MPI interface, and confirm with "OK."
4. In the MPI configuration window, set the MPI address to 0. Choose "MPI(1)" under the "SUBNET" option and click "OK."
5. Go to the "Assignment" tab. Select "MPI INTERFACE(1)" and "PC ADAPTER(MPI)." Click "ASSIGN," then "OK" to complete the PG/PC configuration.
6. Now configure the PC STATION. Drag "PC-STATION" into the configuration window. Double-click it to open the configuration screen.
7. Under "PC-STATION," drag "CP PROFIBUS\cp5611" into the first slot of the PC. Open the CP5611 configuration window, select "PROFIBUS (1)," and click "OK." Then click "SAVE AND COMPILE" to save and apply the changes.
8. Go to "STATION" > "Properties" to open the PC STATION Properties window. On the "CONFIGURATION" page, you'll see the folder path and name of the configuration file. This file is used to configure the CP5611 network card on your PC.
By following these steps, you can successfully configure the network settings for your STEP7 PLC system, ensuring smooth communication between all connected devices. Make sure all connections are secure and the correct drivers are installed before proceeding with the configuration.
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