D410
Commissioning Manual, 08/2008 Edition 43
Configuring SIMOTION D410 3

3.1 Software requirements

SIMOTION SCOUT Engineering System

The SIMOTION SCOUT Engineering System must be installed on your programming device
/ PC in order to commission the SIMOTION D410. Observe the information on the current
"SIMOTION SCOUT" CD.
For information on how to install SIMOTION SCOUT on your programming device / PC, refer
to the
SIMOTION SCOUT
Configuration Manual.

3.2 Inserting SIMOTION D410 into a project

Creating a project and configuring the programming device / PC interface

Proceed as follows in order to create a project in SIMOTION SCOUT and to insert a
SIMOTION D410:
1. Select the "Project > New..." menu.
2. Enter a name for your project in the "New Project" dialog box and confirm your entry with
"OK".
A new folder is generated in the Project Navigator and assigned the name of the project.
3. Double-click "Create new device" in the Project Navigator. The "Create New Device"
dialog box opens. Select D410 from the "CPU type" field and the characteristic of your
module (D410 DP or D410 PN) from the "Variant" field. Confirm with "OK".
4. The "Properties" dialog box of the (PROFIBUS or PROFINET) interface opens where you
set up the connection to the programming device / PC according to the module
characteristics.