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The syntax of this system function is described in detail in the "System Functions/Variables
Devices" List Manual (reference list) and in the online help (see index).
Note
The activation and the deactivation of the SelfAdaptingConfiguration functionality only take
effect the next time the SIMOTION device is switched on (POWER ON).
Note
In a communication network (PROFIBUS subnet or PROFINET or Ethernet segment), only
one SIMOTION device may be started concurrently with the SelfAdaptingConfiguration
functionality.
The existence of several nodes with the same communication addresses in a communication
network causes a fault.
Note
When activating a configuration through an initial configuration, please note:
● Retentive global device variables are always initialized.
● The values of the following variables of the last active configuration can be preserved:
Note
If one or more CX32 controller extensions are connected to a SIMOTION D4x5, please note
the following when activating a configuration with the _activateConfiguration function:
The activated configuration will only take effect on the CX32 controller extension after the
CX32 has been restarted. This restart must be specifically initiated by the user, as the
_activateConfiguration function does not perform a restart automatically.
Note the information in the section titled "Special considerations when a CX32 controller
extension is connected" (Page 91).
Basic Functions for Modular Machines
Function Manual, 04/2014
6.3 Selecting and activating a configuration using an initial configuration
Retentive unit variables and retentive system variables of the technology objects.
Please note in this regard:
– The restrictions for the initial configuration given in the Notice information at the start
of this section
– The measures for the configuration to be activated described in "Retaining retentive
data in the event of a configuration change" (Page 105)
Changing the active configuration or the active kernel
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