Starting Up The Cp 340 - Siemens SIMATIC CP 340 User Manual

Starting up the CP 340

Step sequence
Before commissioning the CP 340 you will need to perform the following operations in the
order given.
1. Install the communication processor
2. Configure the communication processor
3. Assign the communication processor parameters
4. Back up parameterization data
5. Create a user program for the CP
Installing the communication processor
Installation of the CP comprises the integration of the CP into the rack of your automation
system.
You can find a detailed description in Section "Mounting the CP 340 (Page 89)" of this
manual.
Configuring the communication processor
The CP configuration includes its entry in the configuration table. Configure your CP using
STEP 7 software.
You can find a detailed description in Section "Configuring the CP 340 (Page 96)" of this
manual.
Assigning the communication processor parameters
Parameterizing the CP involves creating the specific parameters of the protocols and
configuring message texts for printout. Configure the CP using the Point–to–Point
Communication, Parameter Assignment user interface.
You can find a detailed description in Section "Parameterizing the Communications
Protocols (Page 94)" of this manual.
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