Siemens Simatic PCS 7 Function Manual page 181

Requirements
● The SIMATIC Route Control software package (Route Control Engineering) has been
installed in addition to the PCS 7 software.
● The PCS 7 project is open in SIMATIC Manager.
Procedure
1. In the component view of SIMATIC Manager, select the project into which you want to insert
the Route Control client.
2. Select the menu command Insert > Station > SIMATIC PC Station.
A new SIMATIC PC station is inserted in the selected project.
3. Select the SIMATIC PC station, select the menu command Edit > Object Properties and
enter the desired name.
4. Enter the name of the computer to be used as the Route Control client in the "Computer
name" box.
5. In the component view, select the SIMATIC PC station and double-click the "Configuration"
object in the detailed view.
The hardware configuration of the SIMATIC PC station opens.
6. If the hardware catalog is not visible, select the menu command View > Catalog.
The hardware catalog opens.
7. Under "SIMATIC PC Station > Route Control ..." in the hardware catalog, select "RC
application client" and insert it in the configuration table by means of drag-and-drop.
8. Save your current settings and close HW Config.
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5.7 SIMATIC Route Control stations
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