About This Manual - Hirschmann RS20 User Manual

About this Manual

About this Manual
The "Basic Configuration" user manual contains all the information you need
to start operating the device. It takes you step by step from the first startup
operation through to the basic settings for operation in your environment.
The following thematic sequence has proven itself in practice:
Set up device access for operation by entering the IP parameters
Check the status of the software and update it if necessary
Load/store the configuration
Configure the ports
Set up protection from unauthorized access
Optimize the data transmission with network load control
Synchronize system time in the network
Function diagnosis
The "Installation" user manual contains a device description, safety instruc-
tions, a description of the display, and all the other information that you need
to install the device before you begin with the configuration of the device.
The "Redundancy Configuration" user manual contains all the information
you need to select a suitable redundancy procedure and configure it.
The "Industry Protocols" user manual describes how the device is connected
by means of a communication protocol commonly used in the industry, such
as EtherNet/IP and PROFINET.
The "Web-based Interface" reference manual contains detailed information
on using the Web interface to operate the individual functions of the device.
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