Table 5- 5
Configuring the connection path for S7 communication (Device configuration)
S7 communication (GET and PUT)
For S7 communication, use the "Devices &
networks" editor of the network to configure the
Local/Partner connections. You can click the
"Highlighted: Connection" button to access the
"Properties".
The "General" tab provides several properties:
"General" (shown)
"Local ID"
"Special connection properties"
"Address details" (shown)
Refer to "Protocols" (Page 399) in the "PROFINET" section or to "Creating an S7
connection" (Page 464) in the "S7 communication" section for more information and a list of
available communication instructions.
Table 5- 6
Parameters for the multiple CPU connection
Parameter
Address
General
End point
Interface
Subnet
Interface type
Connection type
Connection ID
Connection data
Establish active
connection
Address
End point
details
Rack/slot
Connection resource
Port (decimal):
S7-1200 Programmable controller
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Connection properties
Definition
Assigned IP addresses
Name assigned to the partner (receiving) CPU
Name assigned to the interfaces
Name assigned to the subnets
S7 communication only
: Type of interface
Type of Ethernet protocol
ID number
Local and Partner CPU data storage location
Radio button to select Local or Partner CPU as the active connection
S7 communication only
: Name assigned to the partner (receiving) CPU
S7 communication only
: Rack and slot location
S7 communication only
: Component of the TSAP used when configuring an
S7 connection with an S7-300 or S7-400 CPU
TCP and UPD: Partner CPU port in decimal format
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