Changing Mpi/Profibus Dp Settings - Siemens SIMATIC KP400 Comfort Operating Instructions Manual

4.4.11.2

Changing MPI/PROFIBUS DP settings

Introduction
The communication settings for MPI or PROFIBUS DP are defined in the project of the HMI
device.
In the following cases, the transfer settings might have to be changed:
● The first time the project is transferred
● If changes are made to the project but are only applied later
Requirement
● The Transfer Settings dialog is open.
● "MPI" or "PROFIBUS" is selected.
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NOTICE
Transfer mode using MPI/PROFIBUS DP
The bus parameters are read from the project currently loaded on the HMI device.
The settings for MPI/PROFIBUS DP transfer can be modified. The following steps are
required:
 Close the project.
 Change the settings on the HMI device.
 Then return to "Transfer" mode.
The changed MP/PROFIBUS DP settings will be overwritten in the following cases:
 The project is started again
 A project is transferred and started
Transfer settings
If the HMI device is in "Transfer" mode while changes are made to the transfer settings,
the settings only go into effect after the transfer function is restarted.
Commissioning the device
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