Applies To:
  • CitectSCADA 3.xx, 4.xx, 5.xx
Summary:
1. Do we need the configuration software from Siemens in order to configure the CP5412 A2 card?

2. How can we assign the local station, baud rate and other parameters used in CP 5412 A2 if a setup program is not required? Can these parameters be configured in the citect.ini file?

 

Solution:
1. No. you don't need any confguration software from Siemens in order to configure the CP5412 A2 card on the computer side.

2. You can assign the baud rate in Citect Communication's Port Form. please note that the desired baud rate may not be in the pull down list, in this case, you may simply type it in your self. e.g. 500000 for 500 kb. the local station number is specified in the Citect Communication's IODevice Form, Address field. for the detailed format, please refer to the ProfiB or ProfiBNT specification document. Most of the parameters are assigned in the Citect.ini file, please refer to the specification document again for a detailed list and explanation.

In addition, if you configure your PLC first (recommended), then configuring Citect (ProfiB & ProfiBNT) is simple and straight forward.

 
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