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2.2 MultiFieldbus engineering
2.2
MultiFieldbus engineering
MultiFieldbus Configuration Tool (MFCT)
You create the configuration and parameterization of the MultiFieldbus Devices
(IM 155-6 MF HF, PN/MF Coupler) with MFCT. You download the configuration and
parameterization to the MF device with MFCT. The configuration and parameterization are
retentively stored in the MF device. For structured access to the I/O data with EtherNet/IP, you
can export a UDT file (file extension *.l5x).
Note
For commissioning with MFCT, the MF device must be connected via an Ethernet connection
with 100 Mbps full duplex.
Note
Only one instance of MFCT or PRONETA may be active in a network.
If PRONETA and MFCT are simultaneously active in the network, you must deactivate cyclic
scanning in PRONETA.
Installation requirements for MFCT
You also need to install the following software for MFCT:
• Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6.1 (Offline Installer)
US/download/confirmation.aspx?id=49982)
• WinPcap from directory "Misc"
• Microsoft C++ Redistributable:
– For x86 systems (https://aka.ms/vs/15/release/vc_redist.x86.exe)
– For x64 systems (https://aka.ms/vs/15/release/vc_redist.x64.exe)
Electronic Data Sheet (EDS)
For integration in EtherNet/IP configuration systems, a generic EDS file according to CIP
specification Vol.1 is available for download
(https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/ps/27993).
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