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2.3.2 Installing the PCU Base Software attended
If you want to operate a PCU as a headless system or start up several PCUs with identical
settings, use unattended installation.
Precondition
● The PCU is in the delivery condition and switched off.
● A USB flash drive is available (e.g. SIMATIC PC USB-FlashDrive).
● The answer file "unattend.xml" has been adjusted to your settings and at least one
Procedure
Proceed as follows to start unattended installation:
1. Copy your adjusted answer file "unattend.xml" directly into the root directory of the USB
2. Connect the USB flash drive to the PCU.
3. Switch on the PCU.
Result
The first startup is performed as an unattended installation, using the settings that you
specified in the answer file.
PCU Base Software (IM10)
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administrator account with password is defined.
See: Configuring an answer file (Page 17).
flash drive.
2.3 Unattended installation of the PCU Base Software
Initial commissioning
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