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Configuration
Communication
Configure MPI connection
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5.2.4 Configure MPI connection
Via the MPI interface (multi−point interface), an "EL1xx MPI" can communicate with an S7
PLC.
Configuring a channel
Prerequisite:
ƒ The EL1xx is connected via LAN to the PC on which VisiWinNET
â
Smart has been
installed.
ƒ The EL1xx is connected to the PLC via MPI.
For more information, please read the documentation for the EL1xx and the PLC.
Proceed as follows:
Prerequisite:
1. Create a new channel in Project Explorer: highlight the Channels folder, right−click it
and select New.
2. In the line OPC−Server/Driver, click [...] and select the communication driver
LenzeMPI.
3. Close the dialog with OK.
The channel is created and displayed in the project tree.
4. Double−click the new channel in the object tree and configure it on the Properties
page.