Configuring With The Wbm; Starting Wbm - Siemens SIMATIC RF650R Configuration Manual

Configuring with the WBM

This section is intended for both S7 and XML users (RF650R/RF680R/RF685R).
The RF650R, RF680R and RF685R readers are equipped with a Web server that provides a
Web Based Management (WBM) for configuring the reader. The connection is via Ethernet.
Settings such as transmit power, number and type of the antennas etc. can be made with the
WBM. This can be called up using a Web browser such as the Microsoft Internet Explorer,
Mozilla Firefox or Google Chrome.
6.1

Starting WBM

Requirement
The reader is connected, turned on and ready for operation ("RS" LED is lit or flashing
green) and the relevant reader has been assigned an IP address.
To achieve a good workflow with the WBM, we recommend that you use a PC that meets the
following minimum requirements:
● CPU: DualCore with 3 GHz
● RAM: 2 GB
You can start the WBM with the following Web browsers: Microsoft Internet Explorer V9 or
higher, Mozilla Firefox V30 or higher and Google Chrome V36 or higher. The user interface
of the WBM is designed for a screen resolution of 1366 x 786 pixels.
Procedure
Follow the steps below to start the WBM:
1. Start your Web browser.
2. Enter the IP address of the reader in the address field of your browser.
3. Confirm your entry by pressing the <Enter> key.
Result: The WBM of the reader opens.
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