Configuring The Pg/Pc Interface - Siemens SIMATIC 6ES7 972-0CB20-0XA0 Manual

Working with the PC Adapter USB
5.3

Configuring the PG/PC Interface

You are prompted to configure the PG/PC interface during the installation of the
software.
1. Check the PG/PC Interface dialog field for the following interface settings.
The following points should be available in the selection list:
PC Adapter (Auto) (only when STEP 7 is installed)
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PC Adapter (MPI)
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PC Adapter (PROFIBUS)
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If something is missing:
Click on the Select... button for adding/removing interfaces. A dialog for
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installing/uninstalling interfaces is subsequently displayed.
Select the PC Adapter module from the list and install it. Exit the dialog
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with the Close button.
2. Now select the interface configuration in the Set PG/PC Interface dialog with
which you intend to communicate, for example, the PC Adapter (MPI). Click on
the Properties button.
3. In the Properties dialog of the PC Adapter (see table below) check if the
parameters set fit your system configuration and change the settings if
necessary:
Interface Configuration
PC Adapter (Auto)
PC Adapter (MPI)
PC Adapter (PROFIBUS)
4. The Properties dialog for the PC Adapter (MPI) is displayed. Select the local
connection in the Local tab. Set USB in the selection field for the COM port (or
Connection to:).
5. Exit the Properties dialog for the PC Adapter by clicking the OK button.
6. Exit the Set PG/PC Interface dialog by clicking the OK button.
7. A warning appears if you have changed an access path during the
configuration. Acknowledge the message with OK if you wish to accept the
changes.
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Check in the tab
Automatic bus profile detection
MPI
PROFIBUS
PC Adapter USB
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