Configuring Hardware and Communication Connections STEP 7.pdf

Basics of Configuring Hardware with STEP 7
1.5.3 Displaying Information on Components in the Hardware Catalog
Requirements
In HW Config, you can access information on modules and components on the
Internet.
You programming device (PG) has an Internet connection and a browser installed
to view Internet pages.
There is information on a module available on the Internet. (The exact extent of the
information available will depend on the module and when you are searching for
information.).
You have enabled the function in HW Config (menu command Options >
Customize) and have selected and found a valid Internet page.
Procedure
1. In the hardware catalog or in the module rack, select the component for which
you need information.
2. Right-click to display a context menu with the following options:
Product Support Information
FAQs or
Manuals
If an Internet page is available, it will contain links to FAQs or product information
that have to do with the component selected. If you select "Manuals", a search is
carried out for manuals or operating instructions that contain a description of the
selected component.
Other Sources of Information
The Help page for a component property sheet or the module-related Help on a
message also provides links to "More Information and FAQs". STEP 7
automatically searches for appropriate information on the Internet. The results of
this search are displayed in the browser.
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