Configuring - Siemens SIMATIC S7-1500 System Manual

Configuring

Introduction
You transfer the configuration (preset configuration) and mode of operation to the S7-1500
automation system/ET 200MP distributed I/O system by configuring, assigning parameters to
and connecting the individual hardware components. The work needed for this is undertaken
in the device and network view in STEP 7.
"Configuring" is understood to mean arranging, setting and networking devices and modules
within the device or network view of STEP 7. STEP 7 graphically represents modules and
racks. Just like "real" module carriers, the device view allows the insertion of a defined
number of modules.
When the modules are plugged, STEP 7 automatically assigns the addresses and a unique
hardware identifier (HW identifier). You can change the addresses later. The HW identifiers
cannot be changed.
When the automation system is started, the CPU/interface module compares the configured
preset configuration with the actual configuration of the system. You can assign parameters
to control the response of the CPU/interface module to errors in the hardware configuration.
"Parameter assignment" is understood to mean setting the properties of the components
used. The hardware parameters and the settings for data exchange are thereby assigned:
● Properties of the modules to which parameters can be assigned
● Settings for data exchange between components
The parameters are loaded into the CPU and transferred to the corresponding modules
when starting up. Modules can be replaced with ease since the parameters set are
automatically loaded into the new module during startup.
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