Setting The Device Name Of The Hmi Device - Siemens SIMATIC KP400 Comfort Operating Instructions Manual

Commissioning the device
4.4 Configuring the device
Printing via a network printer
The HMI device's operating system does not support line by line alarm logging via a network
printer. All other printing functions, for example, hardcopy or logs, are available without
restriction via the network.
Preparation
Before beginning the configuration, request the following network parameters from your
network administrator.
● Does the network use DHCP for dynamic assignment of network addresses?
● Which TCP/IP address does the default gateway have?
● If a DNS network is used, what are the addresses of the name server?
● If a WINS network is used, what are the addresses of the name server?
General procedure for configuring the network
The HMI device must be configured prior to network operation. The configuration is basically
divided into the following steps:
Proceed as follows:
1. Enter the device name of the HMI device.
2. Configure the network address.
3. Set the logon information.
4. Save the settings.
Alternatively, you can configure the network address in the "Devices & Networks" editor in
WinCC. You can find more information on this topic in the online help of WinCC.
See also
Reference for functions (Page 79)
4.4.12.2

Setting the device name of the HMI device

The HMI device uses the device name to identify itself in the communication network.
Requirement
The Control Panel is open.
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If not, get a new TCP/IP network address for the HMI device.
Operating Instructions, 03/2012, A5E03404994-02
Comfort Panels