Today we are going to show you how to save the device name of an IM151 interface module to an MMC Card.
Knowing how to backup and restore the device name can save you valuable time in the field.
If a device must be replaced, restoring settings from a previously created backup will be much faster than using your computer to configure the new device.
If your computer only has one network adapter, you may need to use a USB to Ethernet adapter such as this one, available on Amazon. https://amzn.to/2HpOcBK
The purpose of this video is to:
1. Demonstrate the process of assigning a Device Name to a Profinet device using a Micro Memory Card,
2. Demonstrate that a Profinet device can communicate with a PLC using only a device name
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