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8. Click [Finish].
The configuration wizard is closed. In the Control Panel the node name is shown on the left side
underneath the smartLink HW-DP. The question mark on a yellow background means that the
connection to the smartLink HW-DP has not yet been tested.
9. Confirm your settings with [Apply] and [OK].
The PROFIBUS Control Panel tests the connection to the smartLink HW-DP. After a short while,
the yellow question mark is replaced by a green check mark. If a red cross appears instead,
check the network cables and the IP settings of your PC and the smartLink HW-DP. Ensure that
the PC and the smartLink HW-DP are on the same IP subnet.
10. Continue with Chapter
4.3.1.3
Accessing PROFIBUS devices with PACTware
The following chapter briefly outlines how to access PROFIBUS devices using Softing PROFIdtm with the
FDT frame application PACTware. For a detailed description of the PROFIdtm functionality, please read
the corresponding manual.
1. Start PACTware.
2. Create a new Project and save the project.
3. Right-click Host PC
A new window appears with the available devices.
Version EN-012025-1.32
Accessing PROFIBUS devices with PACTware
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Add Device in the device tag column of the project view.
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