Configuring
6.1 Assign the IP address / device name
SIMATIC RF185C, RF186C, RF188C, RF186CI, RF188CI
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12.Select the required node from the list.
13.Now click the "Assign Name" button to assign the PROFINET device name to the
communications module.
Result: The configured PROFINET device name from the project is assigned to the
communications module.
Note
Assigning a device name when replacing a module
When you replace a module, you can assign the device names automatically. You will find
more information on this in the section "Module replacement (Page 174)".
Device flash test using the TIA Portal
If several IO devices are connected to the controller, it is possible to make the LEDs of the
device flash. In this case, compare the MAC address of the device with the MAC address
displayed and then select the desired IO device. With the help of the device flash test you
can quickly and easily identify the desired IO device.
Proceed as follows to identify the relevant IO device using the flashing test:
1.
In the project tree, select the menu command "Online access > Your online access >
Update accessible devices".
The available devices are displayed.
2.
Select the required RF18xC/RF18xCI and click the entry "Online & Diagnostics" in the
folder of the selected device.
3.
Select the option "Functions > Assign name".
4.
Click the "Flash LED" button.
Reaction: The LEDs on the selected communications module flash.
5.
Click the "Flash LED" button again to stop the flashing.
