Operating instructions

Commissioning a project
7.8 Installing and removing options
MP 377, MP 377 PRO (WinCC flexible)
Operating Instructions, 10/2008, 6AV6691-1DR01-0AB0
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7.8.2 Installing and removing options using WinCC flexible
Requirements
● No project is open on the configuring PC in WinCC flexible.
● The HMI device is connected to this configuring PC.
● The data channel is configured on the HMI device.
Procedure for installing an option
Proceed as follows:
1. On the configuring PC, select the "Communication settings" command in the menu
"Project > Transfer" in WinCC flexible.
The "Communication Settings" dialog opens.
2. Select the type of HMI device.
3. Select the type of connection between the HMI device and the configuring PC, then set
the connection parameters.
4. Close the dialog with "OK".
5. Select the "Options" command in the menu "Project > Transfer" in WinCC flexible.
6. Select the desired option under "Available options".
7. Set "Transfer" mode on the HMI device.
If automatic transfer mode is enabled on the HMI device, the device automatically sets
"Transfer" mode when the installation of an option is initiated.
8. Start the installation of the option in WinCC flexible on the configuring PC with
the ">>" button.
Follow the instructions in WinCC flexible.
A status display appears indicating the progress of the installation.
Result
The option has now been installed on the HMI device.