Siemens Commissioning PC Stations C79000-G8976-C156-07 - Manual (Page 154)

12 Station Configuration Editor Tool
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Commissioning PC Stations - Manual and Quick Start
Release 5/2005
C79000-G8976-C156-07
Area of Application / Use Cases
S Initial configuration (commissioning)
When a module is started up for the first time, it must be configured. This initial
configuration is necessary for all newly installed modules. When you first
configure the module, an index (the “virtual slot number”) is assigned.
After the initial configuration of the modules, the PC station is prepared to
receive project engineering data. This step can be compared with inserting the
component in the rack of an S7 station.
S
Project Engineering and Maintenance
Changes in the project engineering and in the configuration data can be
downloaded from the project engineering tool to the PC station (local and
remote). As an alternative, it is possible to transfer data using an XDB file (if the
station is not networked).
Using the Station Configuration Editor, you can check the effects in the
“Components” tab. The “Diagnostics” tab provides you with information on the
operating state at any time.
By adding the communication module in the Station Configuration Editor, the
module is automatically switched to the “configured mode”; as default, modules are
set to “PG operation”.
How to Start the Station Configuration Editor
The Station Configuration Editor is always available and started on the PC station
on which you have installed the SIMATIC NET CD. You can bring it to the
foreground by clicking the icon shown here in the taskbar of the Windows desktop
(SYSTRAY).
12.2 Managing Components: “Components” Tab
In the “Components” tab, you will find the essential functions for PC configuration
and project engineering.
S Assigning the station name
S
Creating new components
S
Adopting a component configuration and project engineering data (online or
offline mode)
S Setting the mode - online or offline
S Checks and diagnostics