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			Once the installation and configuration of the '''''IBHNet''''' driver has been completed successfully, please run your copy of STEP<sup>®</sup>7. To choose '''''IBHNet''''' as communication driver, select "Extras ⇒ Set PG/PC interface" from the STEP<sup>®</sup>7 menu bar. Alternatively "Set PG/PC interface" can also be accessed via the Windows control panel.

	By defining a symbolic name for the PLC, it is not necessary to always remember the IP addresses of the CPU. In the next step, we will assign the '''''IBH Link''''' IP address to a symbolic name for the PLC.

	~~From "Start ⇒ Programs ⇒ IBHNet" run the program "Administrate IBHNet stations"~~. ~~The screen as shown below will be displayed:~~		[[Image:image018.jpg\|frame\|none]]


	~~[[Image:image012~~.~~jpg\|frame\|none]]~~		Starting with Version 1.19 of the '''''IBHNet''''' network driver, the installation of the Siemens driver for the PC-Adaptor (MPI) for the Siemens STEP<sup>®</sup>7 software is not required any more. It simply appears in the list.

			Select '''''IBHNet''''' as your default communication driver.

	In the list, existing stations can be selected. If "Change Station" is clicked, changes can be applied to definitions of already existing stations. The buttons "IBH Link S7" and "IBH Link S5" will lead to the '''''IBH Link S7''''' respectively the '''''IBH Link S5''''' settings.

	~~We assume, that no station has yet been defined~~. ~~Click "New Station" to define a new symbolic name. The dialog below will appear:~~		[[Image:image019.jpg\|frame\|none]]


	~~[[Image:image013~~.~~jpg\|frame\|none]]~~		Click "properties" to select an already defined PLC or "IBH Network Settings" to define a new name for a PLC.

			Confirm your selection by clicking "OK". When closing the dialog "Set PG/PC interface", STEP<sup>®</sup>7 will inform you that driver selections have been altered.

	Enter the IP address of an '''''IBH Link''''' or a S7-PLC. The correct device type must be selected. Enter a time for a connection timeout. For Step7 a time about 2000 ms has approved, for ProTool CS 4000 ms, for ProTool RT or OPC Servers use 1000 ms. For an S7-300/400 or OP it needs to be chosen, whether the '''''IBH Link S7''''' is connected to the MPI<sup>®</sup> or Profibus interface. For the S7-200 the PPI interface needs to be selected.<br />
	If the '''''IBH Link''''' is used with Step<sup>®</sup>7 in a profibus network, the profibus parameters can also be dynamically taken from the project. Therefore it is required, that the PU is networked with the profibus. Assign IBHNet(Profibus) as S7ONLINE Access of the PU and set it active.


	~~Type a unique name for the PLC and click "Apply". The dialog will close upon clicking "OK".~~

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	If "IBH Link S5" is selected, the "Advanced connection settings" will change. Of course the '''''IBH Link S5''''' can not be used for S7-PG-functions. With the IBHNet drivers it is only possible to read/write data in an S5-PLC via IBHNet object using Delphi, VisualBasic a.s.o.. For using PG functions with S5 software separate drivers are supplied with the '''''IBH Link S5'''''.

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			If you are using an '''''IBH Link''''', the configuration is now complete.

	~~Enter the port in the field "S5-PG-Port".~~

	A valid licence need to be entered in order to use the '''''IBH Link S5'''''. The licence information is supplied with the '''''IBH Link S5'''''. To enter the licence information press "Enter registration". It will open the following dialog:<br />		[[Image:image022.jpg\|frame\|none]]
	~~'''Attention~~:~~''' Minimum requirements are at least default user rights to complete this step successfully~~.


	~~[[Image:image015~~.~~jpg\|frame\|none]]~~		If a '''''SoftPLC''''' in the version 2.x is used, the option "TCP/IP" (available starting with version 2.10) needs to be selected. To apply the settings, the '''''SoftPLC''''' needs to be restarted.

			Starting with version 3.x of the '''''SoftPLC''''', the TCP/IP protocols are ON by default. A separate driver installation and/or configuration is not required with the '''''SoftPLC''''' Version 3.x or better.

	Enter your name and company. In the field "Serial number" enter the serial number of the '''''IBH Link S5''''' in the following format: "S5L-XXXXXX-XXXX". Then enter the PIN supplied with your '''''IBH Link S5'''''. If you do not have a valid serial number and/or PIN code, please contact our support.<br />
	~~If all information is correct, "Add licence" will activate itself. To apply your registrations press this button.<br />~~
	~~Attention: Every serial number can be entered only once.<br />~~
	~~With a click on "Exit" all entered changes are committed, if the dialog is closed by pressing "[x]" all changes are lost. The '''''IBH Link S5++''''' don't need a license.~~

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	~~By clicking "Language" in the "IBH Network settings" window, the user interface language can be chosen.<br />~~
	~~The software needs to be restarted to apply the changes.~~

			All required settings are completed. The PLC can now be reached by the Simatic<sup>®</sup> Manager via the '''''IBH Link'''''. Access to the PLC or the '''''SoftPLC''''' will now be performed via TCP/IP.

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	After all names for the PLC have been defined, these can be chosen by selecting the symbolic name, since the IP address is assigned to that name. The dialog below shows, how to select a PLC from STEP<sup>®</sup>7.


	[[Image:~~image017~~.jpg\|frame\|none]]


	~~Depending on~~ the ~~software,~~ the ~~configuration dialogues may~~ be ~~different~~. ~~Please read~~ the ~~corresponding manual for details~~.		The '''''IBH Link''''' displays the real MPI respectively Profibus address of the PLC. To work with hardware PLC – as you would with a PC Adaptor – the address of the CPU need to be selected. The '''''SoftPLC''''' always shows the MPI address 2. Work with the Simatic<sup>®</sup> Manager, as you are used to.

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By defining a symbolic name for the PLC, it is not necessary to always remember the IP addresses of the CPU. In the next step, we will assign the '''''IBH Link''''' IP address to a symbolic name for the PLC.

From "Start ⇒ Programs ⇒ IBHNet" run the program "Administrate IBHNet stations". The screen as shown below will be displayed:

[[Image:image012.jpg|frame|none]]

In the list, existing stations can be selected. If "Change Station" is clicked, changes can be applied to definitions of already existing stations. The buttons "IBH Link S7" and "IBH Link S5" will lead to the '''''IBH Link S7''''' respectively the '''''IBH Link S5''''' settings.

We assume, that no station has yet been defined. Click "New Station" to define a new symbolic name. The dialog below will appear:

[[Image:image013.jpg|frame|none]]

Enter the IP address of an '''''IBH Link''''' or a S7-PLC. The correct device type must be selected. Enter a time for a connection timeout. For Step7 a time about 2000 ms has approved, for ProTool CS 4000 ms, for ProTool RT or OPC Servers use 1000 ms. For an S7-300/400 or OP it needs to be chosen, whether the '''''IBH Link S7''''' is connected to the MPI® or Profibus interface. For the S7-200 the PPI interface needs to be selected. 
If the '''''IBH Link''''' is used with Step®7 in a profibus network, the profibus parameters can also be dynamically taken from the project. Therefore it is required, that the PU is networked with the profibus. Assign IBHNet(Profibus) as S7ONLINE Access of the PU and set it active.

Type a unique name for the PLC and click "Apply". The dialog will close upon clicking "OK".

If "IBH Link S5" is selected, the "Advanced connection settings" will change. Of course the '''''IBH Link S5''''' can not be used for S7-PG-functions. With the IBHNet drivers it is only possible to read/write data in an S5-PLC via IBHNet object using Delphi, VisualBasic a.s.o.. For using PG functions with S5 software separate drivers are supplied with the '''''IBH Link S5'''''.

[[Image:image014.jpg|frame|none]]

Enter the port in the field "S5-PG-Port".

A valid licence need to be entered in order to use the '''''IBH Link S5'''''. The licence information is supplied with the '''''IBH Link S5'''''. To enter the licence information press "Enter registration". It will open the following dialog: 
'''Attention:''' Minimum requirements are at least default user rights to complete this step successfully.

[[Image:image015.jpg|frame|none]]

Enter your name and company. In the field "Serial number" enter the serial number of the '''''IBH Link S5''''' in the following format: "S5L-XXXXXX-XXXX". Then enter the PIN supplied with your '''''IBH Link S5'''''. If you do not have a valid serial number and/or PIN code, please contact our support. 
If all information is correct, "Add licence" will activate itself. To apply your registrations press this button. 
Attention: Every serial number can be entered only once. 
With a click on "Exit" all entered changes are committed, if the dialog is closed by pressing "[x]" all changes are lost. The '''''IBH Link S5++''''' don't need a license.

By clicking "Language" in the "IBH Network settings" window, the user interface language can be chosen. 
The software needs to be restarted to apply the changes.

[[Image:image016.jpg|frame|none]]

After all names for the PLC have been defined, these can be chosen by selecting the symbolic name, since the IP address is assigned to that name. The dialog below shows, how to select a PLC from STEP®7.

[[Image:image017.jpg|frame|none]]

Depending on the software, the configuration dialogues may be different. Please read the corresponding manual for details.

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