A TCP/IP channel must be linked to a TCP/IP telegram. The TCP/IP telegram is shown in the plant tree as an item below a CMU.

Configuration information

Two different methods exist for adding TCP/IP channels to a telegram.

Adding channels to a telegram (method 1)

The first way of adding data to a TCP/IP telegram is to configure it manually in the TCP/IP settings. A new channel can be added using the <+ Channel> button in the toolbar. In the configuration window that opens, one or more new channels can then be added. It is also possible to select channels from the list of unlinked channels (if any exist) and add them.

Note
	With TCP/IP telegrams, it is important that both communication partners have identical parameterization in terms of the number of channels and the associated number of bytes. Otherwise, the received data cannot be correctly interpreted and you will obtain implausible values.

Adding channels to a telegram (method 2)

The second method of adding a TCP/IP channel starts with the plant configuration, where a TCP/IP channel can be added to an aggregate from the library. The selected TCP item is simply dragged to the aggregate. A TCP/IP channel must be linked to a TCP/IP telegram. The TCP/IP telegram is shown in the plant tree as an item below a CMU.