Configuring Communication Connections

4.6Configuring TCP Connection Properties

Introduction

When you create a connection in the New dialog, you specify the connection type and, as far as possible, the connection partner.

When necessary, you can adapt other connection partners that are set as default when you create a new connection as described below.

Opening the Dialog

To call the dialog for special connection properties, follow the steps outlined below:

1.Select the required connection in the connection table.

2.Select the menu option Edit " Object Properties Result: The “Properties – TCP Connection” dialog appears.

Tabs

The following tabs are available for TCP connections:

SGeneral

Displays parameters that identify the connection.

SAddresses

Displays the local and remote address information.

SOptions

Here, you can decide whether or not you want to use the connection for one of the access types FETCH or WRITE.

SOverview

This is an overview of all the configured TCP connections of the selected S7 station with their parameters and the status of the connection.

SStatus Information

This tab displays the current status information for the connection (valid at the time the dialog is opened). This information corresponds to that displayed by NCM diagnostics.

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