About This Manual - Hirschmann RS20 User Manual

About this Manual

About this Manual
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 following thematic sequence has proven itself in practice:
Device configuration in line with the "Basic Configuration" user manual
Check on the connection Switch <–> PLC
Program the PLC
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.
You will find detailed descriptions of how to operate the individual functions
in the "Web-based Interface" and "Command Line Interface" reference
manuals.
The Network Management Software HiVision/Industrial HiVision provides
you with additional options for smooth configuration and monitoring:
Configuration of multiple devices simultaneously.
Graphical interface with network layouts.
Auto-topology discovery.
Event log.
Event handling.
Client / Server structure.
Browser interface
ActiveX control for SCADA integration
SNMP/OPC gateway
Industrial Protocols
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