Siemens SIMATIC PCS 7 Operating Manual page 101

Higher-level object
Header module (selection: remote I/O)
Modules (selection: module)
1. Select the higher-level object in the tree structure in the window on the left.
2. In the shortcut menu, select the menu command Insert New Object > Object.
3. Make the following settings for the inserted object.
4. Select the object. In the shortcut menu, select the menu command Object Properties.
5. Select the "Communication" tab.
6. Apply the following settings to the input boxes:
7. Repeat these steps until all remote I/O, modules, and HART devices have been added.
Configuring devices with SIMATIC PDM
1. In the process device network view, select the PROFIBUS DP network or the PROFINET
2. Select the Open Object command in the shortcut menu.
3. Assign a function individually to the added objects (corresponding with the actual
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The "Insert Object - <...>" dialog box opens.
You can find additional information on this in the section "Inserting objects (Page 77)".
The dialog box "<Inserted Object> Properties" opens.
– For the remote I/O: Enter the PROFIBUS address or the PROFINET IP address.
– For the module (HART module): Enter the slot.
– For the HART device: Do not make changes to the channel settings.
network that is the higher-level network of the inserted HART devices.
SIMATIC PDM opens and the PROFIBUS DP network or the PROFINET network is
represented in the structure view.
You can find the remote I/O, modules, and HART devices by opening the tree structure.
configuration in HW Config and the connected equipment):
– Open the object by selecting its icon in the structure view.
– Select the parameters required for the function in the parameter table.
Make the required settings and save the object.
Note
Objects can be detected automatically if an online connection exists to the devices.
The automatic detection of the modules depends on the type of remote I/O, the
modules used, and on the device description.
Object to be inserted
Modules (selection: module)
Field device (selection: HART device)
Functions
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