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Can control 2 PLCs with a Basic HMI panel?

10/5/2021 6:22 PM	Rate (0)
GatewayCTC Member Joined: 9/20/2017 Last visit: 1/9/2024 Posts: 1 Rating: (0)	Can you control 2 PLCs to a 7' Basic HMI panel? It show having wired connections in the devices and networks screen, but in the connections screen, it only shows plc_1 and will not allow to add another. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Split from Connecting One HMI to Two PLCs.
	Last edited by: Jen_Moderator at: 10/06/2021 10:27:19 New subject after splitting
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10/6/2021 1:57 PM	Rate (0)
Cookie_M0nster Bronze Member Joined: 10/16/2020 Last visit: 4/23/2025 Posts: 146 Rating: (13)	Dear GatewayCTC, Yes, it is possible. You must add the connections to your HMI so that the PLC variables are accessible from the Panel. Regards. Cookie_M0nster
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10/14/2021 2:21 PM	Rate (0)
Murof Platinum Expert Joined: 8/3/2009 Last visit: 4/24/2025 Posts: 15350 Rating: (1895)	Hello GatewayCTC You can use up to 4 PLC connection s at the same time with a Basic Panel 2nd Generation: https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/109798671/78120935179 Bye Murof
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