Configuring I/O
6.4 Inserting SINUMERIK MCP/MPP
6.4
Inserting SINUMERIK MCP/MPP
Requirement
● The respective PROFIBUS GSD file or PROFINET GSDML file is installed.
See: Installing general station description files for SINUMERIK I/O (Page 142)
● The network view is active.
Procedure
Proceed as follows to insert a SINUMERIK MCP/MPP:
1. In the hardware catalog, navigate to the respective device:
– MCP/MPP (PROFIBUS): "Further field devices > PROFIBUS DP > NC/RC >
– MCP/MPP (PROFINET): "Further field devices > PROFINET IO > I/O > SIEMENS AG
2. Use drag-and-drop to move the corresponding MCP/MPP from the hardware catalog to
the network view.
3. Interconnect the inserted SINUMERIK I/O with the NCU.
See TIA Portal online help, search term "Interconnect devices in the network view"
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SINUMERIK STEP 7 Toolbox V14 SP1
Configuration Manual, 05/2017, A5E41846325