Baumer GK473 - Manual (Page 5)

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2. Gateway Settings
As described in the GK473 manual, set the Node ID in the gateway to an ID of your choice between 04
and 99. In the following example it is „42“.
If the gateway is either the only DP slave or the last DP slave in the Profibus line, the Bus terminator is
activated by setting both DIP switches to ON. In any other case set both DIP switches to OFF.
3. Simatic Manager (Step7 Software)
3.1 Creating a new project
Open Simatic-Manager (Step7 Software). For creating a new project call the assistant („File“ Æ
Assistant „New Project“).
Click on „Next“.