Configuring A Communication Connection - Siemens SIMATIC HMI Series Operating Instructions Manual

Parameterizing the Mobile Panel
5.15 Functions for service and commissioning
8. Select the target device whose IP address and device name you want to change. The
following figure shows an example.
To identify the selected device in the plant, you can use the "Device > Flash" function.
The "Flash" function causes the display of the selected HMI device or the "RUN/STOP"
LED of a controller to flash.
To reset the IP address and device name of the target device to factory settings, you use
the "Device > Reset to Factory" function. This function can only be run if it is supported by
the target device and permitted by its security settings.
9. Make the desired changes in the entry fields.
10. Transfer the data to the target device using "Device > Download" and one of the following
options.
– "IP": The IP address on the target device is updated.
– "Device name": The device name of the target device is updated.
– "All": The IP address and device name of the target device are updated.
A status message is output at the bottom right indicating whether the update was successful.
5.15.6.3

Configuring a communication connection

If you have changed one or more IP addresses of controllers using the "Assign IP" function,
you must then adapt the associated configured connections so that your device can
communicate with the controller. You do this using the "Set Connection" function.
Requirement
● The Control Panel is open.
● For HMI devices, the following applies: The project that runs on the target device is
closed.
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