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Creating the mechatronic component for the controller

The SiemensCPU controller requires a mechatronic component that can be used to calculate parameter values during the generation of the addresses.

  1. Select the ControllerComponents unit.
  2. From the popup menu, select New > Mechatronic > Functionunit.
  3. In the Name field, enter the text S7_313C.
  4. Open the Interfaces editor.

  1. Click .
  2. Click [Search].
  3. Select the IController interface.
  4. Confirm with [OK].

Due to the interdependencies, the ICoupler and ITerminal interfaces are also inserted.