Assigning The Ip Address / Device Name With The Pst - Siemens SIMATIC RF185C Operating Instructions Manual

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 "Module replacement (Page 141)".
Device flash test using the TIA Portal
If several IO devices are connected to the controller, it is possible to make the LEDs of the
device flash. In this case, compare the MAC address of the device with the MAC address
displayed and then select the desired IO device. With the help of the device flash test you
can quickly and easily identify the desired IO device.
Proceed as follows to identify the relevant IO device using the flashing test:
1. In the üroject tree, select the menu command "Online access > Your online access >
Update accessible devices".
The available devices are displayed.
2. Select the required RF18xC 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.
Reaction: The LEDs on the selected communications module flash.
5. Click the "Flash LED" button again to stop the flashing.
6.1.2

Assigning the IP address / device name with the PST

Requirements
The Primary Setup Tool (V4.2 or higher) is installed and the communications module is
connected and running. You can find the Primary Setup Tool on the DVD accompanying the
communications module or on the Internet at "Ident Systems, Software & Documentation
(https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/109482436)".
Procedure
Proceed as follows to assign a new, unique IP address and a unique device name to the
communications module:
1. Open the Primary Setup Tool with "Start > All Programs > Siemens Automation >
SIMATIC > Primary Setup Tool".
2. In the menu bar under "Settings > Set PG/PC interface..." select the network adapter
through which the communications module is connected to the PC and confirm with "OK".
SIMATIC RF185C, RF186C, RF188C
Operating Instructions, 10/2018, C79000-G8976-C512-01
6.1 Assign the IP address / device name
Configuring
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