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In Device
Similarly "Transmission medium" should be automatic and "Monitor" checkbox needs to be
activated for Port1 and Port 2 of all the SIMOCODE pro V PN devices (see figure) except for
the last device in the network loop where Port 2 should be disabled as shown in figure.
These settings are applicable in both internal PROFINET interface of the PLC and external
PROFINET interface of CP Card.
Figure 1-8 Standalone configurations
Note
By default when you add a device "Transmission medium" is set to Automatic and Monitor"
checkbox is disabled.
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