Connecting via USB port

The USB cable connects the commissioning laptop to the device.

Furthermore, the device establishes the additional connection to the IP or MS/TP network. If the connected device restarts (for example, during configuration, etc.), the connection between the commissioning laptop and the IP or MS/TP network is interrupted.

Connect the USB cable

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A USB cable is available (type A plug on one end and type B on the other).
The USB driver RNDIS is installed (Windows 10 or later) or exists locally.

Older devices may still use the Siemens USB Remote NDIS Network device driver.

  1. Plug in the USB cable to the commissioning laptop and device.
  2. A new USB IP network connection is created.
  3. In the Common toolbar, select the arrow beside the Connect button.
    Connect and disconnect
  4. Select the USB tab.
  5. Configure the connection.
    • Select the device type: IP for DXR2.E../PXC..E.. devices or MS/TP for DXR2.M../TXB3.M devices or PTP for all DXR1.. devices.
  6. Click Connect.
  7. The connection is made to the Ethernet/IP network.
  8. Select Startup > Configure and download.
    The device can now be discovered.