Configuration With Step 7 Basic / Professional; Configuring The Link; Use As A Profinet Io Device - Siemens IE/PB LINK PN IO Operating Instructions Manual

4.5

Configuration with STEP 7 Basic / Professional

4.5.1

Configuring the LINK

Creating the LINK and assigning the mode
For addressing the LINK the first time and configuring it you require STEP 7 Basic / STEP 7
Professional.
For the version and required support package, refer to the section Requirements for use
(Page 19).
Note
Operation in compatibility mode
You can operate the LINK with a compatible setting to the previous version
(6GK1 411-5AB00).
For operating the LINK in the compatibility mode, refer to the manual /2/ (Page 90) of the
previous version 6GK1 411-5AB00.
For the configuration, follow the steps below:
1. Create a STEP 7 project.
2. Insert a LINK from the catalog:
"Network components" > "Gateways" > IE/PB Link PN IO > 6GK1 411-5AB10
For the further configuration as a PROFINET I/O proxy, refer to the section Use as a
PROFINET IO device (Page 57).
For the further configuration as a gateway, refer to the section Use only as a gateway in
standard operation (Page 59).
Note
Support during configuration: Online help
The information system of STEP 7 will provide you with detailed information on the
procedure.
4.5.2

Use as a PROFINET IO device

Configuring the LINK as a PROFINET IO device.
The following is required for further configuration: You have created a project with the LINK,
see section Configuring the LINK (Page 57).
IE/PB LINK PN IO
Operating Instructions, 11/2017, C79000-G8976-C393-02
Configuration and operation
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