How To Configure An Os Client - Siemens SIMATIC PCS 7 Function Manual

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4.5 Operator stations
4.5.10

How to configure an OS client

Introduction
The following section describes how to configure two OS clients, for example, that can be
interconnected with a redundant pair of OS servers.
Requirements
● The PCS 7 project is open in SIMATIC Manager.
● Each PC has a standard network adapter for connection to the terminal bus.
Procedure
1. In the component view of SIMATIC Manager, select the project in which you want to
2. Select the menu command Insert > Station > SIMATIC PC Station.
3. Select the SIMATIC PC station, select the menu command Edit > Object Properties and
4. In the component view, select the SIMATIC PC station and double-click the "Configuration"
5. If the hardware catalog is not visible, select the menu command View > Catalog.
6. In the hardware catalog under "SIMATIC PC Station > HMI...", select the "WinCC
7. Select the menu command Station > Save.
8. Close the hardware catalog.
9. Repeat steps 2 to 8 for the second OS client.
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configure the OS clients.
A new SIMATIC PC station is inserted in the selected project.
enter the desired name.
object in the detail window.
The hardware configuration of the SIMATIC PC station opens.
The hardware catalog opens.
application client" and insert it in the configuration table by means of drag-and-drop.
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