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Configuration software for SINAUT ST7
1.2 Creating a project in the SIMATIC Manager
Software
System Manual, 07/2009, C79000-G8976-C222-07
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After changing or adding new subscribers or connections, the connection configuration and
then the subscriber administration must be called in the SINAUT configuration tool to
generate the SDBs there.
The activities required following a configuration change are summarized in the section
Change matrix (Page 169).
1.2 Creating a project in the SIMATIC Manager
The first step in configuring a new installation is to create a new project in the STEP 7
SIMATIC Manager . This project serves as a directory for all the configuration data of the
installation. You create the project in the SIMATIC Manager by selecting the
File / New...
menu and entering the name of the project. After creating the project, the SIMATIC Manager
displays the following dialog:
Figure 1-3 New project in the SIMATIC Manager in the Details view
The newly generated project is empty except for one MPI network. During configuration, the
project will be gradually filled with other stations and networks. Double-clicking on the MPI
network opens the
NetPro network configuration tool.
1.3 Creating stations and networks in network configuration
The STEP 7 NetPro tool is used for graphic configuration of network topologies. During
network configuration, networks and stations are added to a new project, given parameter
settings, and interconnected. The various network types and stations are available in the
network and station catalog. The basic functions and possible settings are described in the
STEP 7 documentation.