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Configuration and programming
6.1
Configuration in STEP 7
Configuration in STEP 7
You configure the modules, networks and connections in SIMATIC STEP 7. You will find the
required version in the section Requirements for operation (Page 13).
You can configure a maximum of three CMs/CPs per station. If you insert several modules of
the type CP 1242-7 GPRS V2 in an S7-1200, you can, for example, establish redundant
communications paths.
When you load the station, the configuration data of the CP is stored on the CPU.
How to configure in STEP 7
Follow the steps below when configuring:
1. Create a STEP 7 project.
2. Insert the required SIMATIC stations.
3. Insert the CPs in the relevant stations.
4. Configure the inserted CPs.
5. Save the project.
You will find more detailed information on configuring the CP in the help system of STEP 7.
6.2
Information required for configuration
To configure and commission the CP and the connected telecontrol system, the following
information is required:
CP 1242-7 V2
Operating Instructions, 05/2014, C79000-G8976-C311-00
No Ethernet network needs to be created for the GPRS communication of the CP 1242-7
GPRS V2.
A telecontrol server or a TeleService- gateway cannot be configured in STEP 7.
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