Siemens SIMATIC RF650R Configuration Manual page 27

Note
Assigning a device name when replacing a module
When you replace a module, you can assign the device names automatically. You will find
more information on this in the section "Replacing a module (Page 243)".
Station buzz test
If several readers are connected to the controller, it is possible to make the LEDs of the
device selected in the output window flash. In this case, compare the MAC address of the
device with the displayed MAC address and then select the required reader. Using the node
flash test, you can identify the required reader quickly and simply.
Follow the steps below to identify the relevant reader using the flash function:
1. In the Project tree, select the menu command "Online access > <your online access> >
Update accessible devices".
The available devices are displayed.
2. Select the required RF680R and click the entry "Online & Diagnostics" in the folder of the
selected device.
3. Select the option "Functions > Assign name".
4. Click the "Flash LED" button.
The two LEDs on the selected reader flash.
5. Click the "Flash LED" button again to stop the flashing.
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4.4 Assign the IP address / device name
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