Steps For Initial Configuration - Siemens SIMATIC NET Manual

2 Getting Started "Configured Mode"
2.2

Steps for Initial Configuration

For the initial configuration, use one of the following tools depending on the
procedure:
S Station Configuration Editor
S STEP 7 / NCM PC
Why do we need an initial configuration?
When a module is started up for the first time, it must be configured. This initial
configuration is necessary for all newly installed modules.
After the initial configuration of the modules, the PC station is prepared to receive
project engineering data. This step is comparable with inserting components in the
rack of an S7-400 station.
Result
When you start the PC station, the PC module of the PC station is initially in the
PG operation mode.
By adding the communication module in the Station Configuration Editor, the
module is automatically switched to the "configured mode" and the index (the
"virtual slot number") of the module is set.
Interaction between Initial Configuration and Project Engineering
Depending on the area of application, two situations must be distinguished:
S Case a) Initial configuration using remote configuration with STEP7 / NCM PC
S Case b) Initial configuration with existing project engineering data (XDB file)
S Case c) Initial configuration without existing project engineering data (XDB file)
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Commissioning PC Stations - Manual and Quick Start
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