Operating Modes - Siemens SIMATIC HMI Unified Comfort MTP700 Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating modes

Operating modes
The HMI device can be in the following operating modes:
● Offline
● Online
● Transfer
Changing the operating mode
The configuration engineer must have configured appropriate operating elements to allow a
change of the operating mode on the HMI device during ongoing operation.
If available, you can find additional information in your plant documentation.
"Offline" operating mode
In this mode, there is no communication between the HMI device and the controller. Even
though the HMI device can be operated, it cannot exchange data with the controller.
"Online" operating mode
In this operating mode, there is a communication connection between HMI device and the
controller or between HMI device and the configuration PC.
● In online operation between HMI device and controller, operate the plant with the HMI
device according to the configuration.
● In online operation between HMI device and configuration PC, extended functions such
as "Online & diagnostics" are available.
"Transfer" mode
In this mode, you can transfer a project from the configuration PC to the HMI device or
backup and restore HMI device data, for example.
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