You can assign parameters to some devices, preferably in small hardware setups, directly online. You do not need to create a project or have offline data to do this. In this way, you can quickly and easily change the device configuration. You do not need to compile the hardware configuration or perform a download. Depending on the device, either all changes become active immediately or they are written to the device only after confirmation.
Requirement
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The device must support online parameter assignment. You can learn whether or not your specific devices support this function in the device manual.
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The device must be connected to the PG/PC and available in the list of accessible devices.
Procedure
To change the device configuration online, follow these steps:
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Show the accessible devices on the interface via which the device is connected. To learn how to show the accessible devices, see the chapter "Showing accessible devices".
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Expand the device to display the lower-level elements.
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Double-click the "Parametrize device" item.
A configuration page for the device opens in the work area.
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Make all required settings.
With some devices, the new settings take effect immediately.
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Optionally, depending on the device: Click on the "Upload to device" button.
The settings are transferred to the device.