External Device Selection - Siemens SIMATIC S7-200 Series Manual

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External Device Selection

Select the External Device to be connected to the Display.
Setup Items
Number of Devices/PLCs
Manufacturer
Series
Port
Use System Area
GP-Pro EX Device/PLC Connection Manual
Use an integer from 1 to 4 to enter the number of Devices/PLCs to connect to the
display.
Select the manufacturer of the External Device to be connected. Select "Siemens
AG".
Select a model (series) of the External Device to be connected and connection
method. Select "Ethernet Gateway for SIMATIC MPI/PROFIBUS".
Check the External Device which can be connected in "Ethernet Gateway for
SIMATIC MPI/PROFIBUS" in system configuration.
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"1 System Configuration" (page 3)
Select the Display port to be connected to the External Device. Select "Ethernet
(TCP)".
Check this option to synchronize the system data area of the Display and the device
(memory) of the External Device. When synchronized, you can use the External
Device's ladder program to switch the display or display the window on the Display.
Cf. GP-Pro EX Reference Manual "LS Area (Direct Access Method
Area)"
This feature can also be set in GP-Pro EX or in the Display's offline mode.
Cf. GP-Pro EX Reference Manual "System Settings [Display Unit] -
[System Area] Settings Guide"
Cf. Maintenance/Troubleshooting Guide "Main Unit - System Area
Settings"
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Ethernet Gateway for SIMATIC MPI/PROFIBUS Driver
Setup Description