Siemens Sm@rt DAS User Manual page 15

Chapter 4
Communications
Set up and installation of Sm@rt DAS MODBUS Comm
Module
The setup file can be downloaded from the Siemens
Download Center. Once downloaded to the user's computer,
open the setup file and click "Install". It will create and install
all necessary files to run the program.
Figure 4.5: Sm@rt DAS MODBUS Communication Module Setup
Once open, go to the start menu, select the Siemens folder,
select the Sm@rt DAS folder, and then select "Sm@rt DAS" to
open the user interface.
Connecting to Sm@rt DAS System:
Network switch: This should be the easiest connection. Just
plug an Ethernet cable into the network switch and you
should be connected to the network. Additionally, you can
connect through the gateway directly.
Direct to the PLC: Start by plugging an Ethernet cable directly
into the PLC and ensure all other network connections are
closed. Once plugged in, open the control panel on the PC
and follow the following menu options:
 Go to the Network and Sharing Center
 Select "Change Adaptor Settings"
 Right-click on "Local Area Network" and select "Properties"
 Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and click
"Properties"
 Use the following IP address:
- Type in 192.168.0.xx (typically something like 0-35
should work)
- Type 255.255.255.0 for subnet mask
- Click "OK"
You should now be able to connect to the PLC.
Note: When directly connected to the PLC, you will not be able
to turn DAS on until the Ethernet connection of the PLC is
plugged back in.
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