Working With The Configuration Editor - Siemens SIMATIC S7-1500 Function Manual

Configuring

6.3 Working with the configuration editor

6.3 Working with the configuration editor
You configure the properties of a technology object in the configuration window. To open the
configuration window of the technology object in the project view, follow these steps:
1. Open the device "Technology objects" group in the project navigator.
2. Select the technology object and double-click on "Configuration".
The configuration is divided into categories which depend on the object type, for example:
Basic parameters, hardware interface, extended parameters.
Configuration editor icons
Icons in the area navigation of the configuration show additional details about the status of
the configuration:
The configuration contains default values and is complete.
The configuration contains only default values. With these default values you can use the technology object without
additional changes.
The configuration contains values set by the user and is complete.
All input fields of the configuration contain valid values and at least one preset value has changed.
The configuration is incomplete or incorrect
At least one input field or drop-down list contains an invalid value. The corresponding field or the drop-down list is
displayed on a red background. Click the field shows you the roll-out error message that indicates the cause of error.
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