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Industrial Communication
Brochure • November 2009

SIMATIC NET
Answers for industry.
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Totally Integrated Automation

Rely on new productivity standards
for sustained competitive advantages

To be able to respond to the increasing international
competitive pressure, it is more important than ever
to consistently make full use of the potential for opti-
mization – over the complete lifecycle of a machine or
plant.
Optimized processes reduce the total cost of owner-
ship, shorten the time to market, and improve quality.
This perfect balance between quality, time and costs
is now, more than ever, the decisive success factor in
industry.

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Contents

Totally Integrated Automation is optimally aligned to all

Totally Integrated Automation 2
requirements and open for international standards and
third-party systems. With its six characteristic system Productivity standards 2
features (engineering, communications, diagnostics,
Contents 3
safety, security, and robustness), Totally Integrated
Automation supports the complete lifecycle of a ma- SIMATIC system features 4
chine or plant. The complete system architecture offers
holistic solutions for every automation segment on the Overview 4
basis of a comprehensive range of products. Introduction 6

SIMATIC: more efficient and systematic automation Industrial communication 8

SIMATIC, a core component of Totally Integrated Industrial bus systems 10
Automation, includes a variety of standardized, flex-
ible, and scalable products. Industrial Ethernet/PROFINET 12
Industrial Ethernet 12
SIMATIC is currently considered to be the global num-
ber one in automation. One of the decisive reasons for Network performance and technologies 15
this is that SIMATIC exhibits the six system features of
Network infrastructure 16
Totally Integrated Automation:
• Engineering PROFINET 18
• Communication
Industrial Wireless Communication 23
• Diagnostics
• Safety PROFIBUS 26
• Security
• Robustness AS-Interface 28
IO-Link 30
In addition, SIMATIC features two additional system
features: System topics and components 32
• Technology Security & Safety 32
• High availability
Fail-safe communication PROFIsafe 34
One essential system feature of Totally Integrated Fail-safe communication ASIsafe 36
Automation is communication that we will present to
you in this brochure. The basis for this are the various Network transitions 38
bus systems with network components and interfaces
High availability communication and redundancy 39
to the connected stations. Choose the communication
systems and components appropriate to your solution Database connection 40
from this comprehensive range.
Diagnostics 41
Telecontrol – Remote control and
remote maintenance 44
Remote maintenance via TeleService 46
Remote access via the Internet via the GPRS router 47
Telecontrol with standardized protocols 48
Practical data 49
Devices and services for Industrial Ethernet 50
Devices and services for PROFIBUS 54
Advantages at a glance 58
Fax form 59

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SIMATIC system features

Overview

Maximum engineering efficiency –

Engineering

in all phases of the lifecycle of the machine and plant

With SIMATIC you rely on an integrated engineering environment. Efficient software supports
you over the complete lifecycle of your machine or plant – from the planning and design
stages through configuring and programming as far as commissioning, operation and up-
grading. With its integration capability and harmonized interfaces, SIMATIC software supports
a high degree of data consistency – throughout the entire engineering process.
Communications

Maximum data transparency on all automation levels –

based on proven standards
SIMATIC creates the foundations for unlimited integration in communication – and thus for
maximum transparency on all levels, from the field and control level to the operations man-
agement level all they way up to the corporate management level. SIMATIC relies on interna-
tional, cross-vendor standards which can be combined flexibly: PROFIBUS, the global No. 1
fieldbus, and PROFINET, the leading Industrial Ethernet standard.

Minimization of downtimes –
Diagnostics

through efficient diagnostic concepts

All SIMATIC products feature integrated diagnostic functions with which a fault can be identi-
fied and eliminated to provide increased system availability.
Even with larger plants, the Maintenance Station provides you with a uniform view of the
maintenance-relevant information of all automation components.

Protection of personnel and machines –

within the framework of an integrated complete system
Safety

SIMATIC Safety Integrated offers TÜV-certified products, which facilitate compliance with rel-
evant standards: IEC 62061 up to SIL 3, EN ISO 13849-1 up to PL e, as well as EN 954-1. Due
to the integration of safety technology in standard technology, only one controller, one I/O,
one engineering, and one bus system are required. Thus the system advantages and compre-
hensive functionality of SIMATIC are also available for fail-safe applications.

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Data security in the networked world – through harmonized, scalable

security systems

Security
With SIMATIC you can use all the advantages that result as the worlds of automation and of-
fice grow together more and more: Seamless exchange of data across all levels (Collaborative
Manufacturing), or access to production data via the Internet from any location. In order to
meet the resulting increased security requirements, SIMATIC offers you IT Security for the pro-
tection of production and data, e.g. by means of firewall functions, access protection, encryp-
tion, and Virtual Private Networks.

Maximum industrial suitability – through increased robustness

Robustness
Each standard product from the SIMATIC range is characterized by the highest quality and
robustness and is perfect for use in industrial environments. Specific system tests ensure the
planned and required quality. SIMATIC components meet all relevant international standards
and are certified accordingly. Temperature and shock resistance are defined in the SIMATIC
quality guidelines, as are vibration resistance or electromagnetic compatibility.
For demanding to extreme rated conditions, special versions such as SIPLUS or special ver-
sions of SIMATIC ET200 are available. These include an increased degree of protection, ex-
tended temperature ranges, and exceptional environmental stress.

Integrated technology functions –

Technology
counting, measuring, positioning, closed-loop control, and cam control
Counting and measuring, cam control, closed-loop control, or motion control: You can in-
tegrate technological tasks in many different combinations and with various degrees of
complexity without a system changeover into the world of SIMATIC – easily, conveniently,
consistently. Parameter assignment and programming are implemented in the familiar STEP 7
environment.

High availability

Maximum availability –
with integrated high availability concepts
Siemens offers a comprehensive high availability concept to ensure high availability for the
entire plant: from the field level to the control level all the way up to the management level.
For example, field-tested controllers ensure high availability through bumpless switching with
automatic event synchronization.

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Introduction
Your requirements
Do you want to bring new products quickly onto the mar-
ket? And at the same time be flexible and in a position to
change your product range at short notice and shorten
your time-to market? Do you want to be able to manufac-
ture efficiently at low costs? And at the same time optimize
the capacity of your plant/machine and minimize possible
downtimes?
Then all the machines in your plant should work together
perfectly. Therefore, rely upon open, integrated automa-
tion communication not just within the whole company
but also for external communication. Avoid isolated auto-
mation and information technology solutions by assuring:
• A seamless flow of information from the actuator/sensor
level through to the corporate management level
• Availability of information at any location
• High-speed data exchange between the different plant
sections
• Easy, plant-wide configuration and efficient
diagnostics
• Integrated security functions that prevent unauthorized
access
• Fail-safe and standard communication via the same
connection
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Our range
Communication networks are of utmost importance for au-
tomation solutions. SIMATIC NET – Networking for Industry
– stands for a diverse range of modular blocks – Designed
for Industry – which contribute to efficiently solving your
communications tasks:
• In the different automation areas
• Across the entire workflow
• For the complete plant life cycle
• For all sectors
SIMATIC NET offers solutions which both maximize the
benefits of Ethernet and simply integrate fieldbus systems.
Noticeable examples are:
• The penetration of the field level for the use of
Industrial Ethernet
• The integration from the field level right down to the
corporate management level
• The implementation of new solutions by means of wire-
less communication
• The integration of IT technologies
Worldwide trends
Decentralization has been gaining worldwide importance
for a number of years now. The distributed plant struc-
ture can reduce installation, maintenance and diagnostics
costs. This involves intelligent devices working locally and
being connected together across networks. Openness and
flexibility are important in order to expand existing setups
and to connect up different systems. For this reason, inter-
national committees define and standardize the standards
for bus systems.
All configurations
shown in this bro-
chure should be
regarded as ex-
amples only.
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PROFINET/Industrial Ethernet
Industrial Ethernet
(IEEE 802.3)
PROFINET
(IEC 61158/61784)
Industrial Wireless LAN
(IEEE 802.11)
– the industrial standard based on the inter-
national Ethernet standard
– the open Industrial Ethernet standard for
automation
– the industrial standard for wireless communi-
cation based on the international standard

PROFIBUS
PROFIBUS – the international standard for the field level is the
(IEC 61158/61784) global market leader among fieldbus systems

AS-Interface
AS-Interface – the international standard which, as an economi-
(IEC 62026-2/EN 50295) cal alternative to the cable harness, links sensors
and actuators by means of a two-wire line

IO-Link
IO-Link – the standard for intelligently connecting sensors
and actuators from the field level to the G_IK10_XX_00002
MES level

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Industrial communication with Totally Integrated Automation
With Totally Integrated Automation (TIA), Siemens is the
only manufacturer to offer an integrated range of products
and systems for automation in all sectors – from incoming
goods and the production process to outgoing goods, from
the field level through the production control level to con-
nection with the corporate management level.
The advantages of Totally Integrated Automation already
pay off as regards design and engineering, but also assem-
bly and commissioning and operation and maintenance.
Automation solutions can be implemented at little cost.
New scope for development allows a quicker and more
flexible response to new market requirements.
Systems can be easily expanded or converted without
having to interrupt ongoing operations.
Thanks to the increased use of Industrial Ethernet in auto-
mation all the way down to the field level, the following
topics within Totally Integrated Automation are becoming
more and more important:
• PROFINET, including failsafe communication
PROFIsafe
• Industrial Wireless Communication with GSM/GPRS,
IWLAN and WirelessHART
• Industrial security concepts, e.g. with SCALANCE S
PROFINET ...
for increasing the productivity of your plant
You need a seamless information flow for your strategic
decisions within your company – from the first manufac-
turing step through operation up to the corporate manage-
ment level. In order to achieve this, you rely on efficiency
and transparency already during engineering.
PROFINET, the open and innovative Industrial Ethernet
standard fulfils all the demands of industrial automation
and ensures integrated, company-wide communication.
PROFINET supports the direct connection of distributed
field devices to Industrial Ethernet and the solution of
isochronous Motion Control applications. PROFINET also
allows distributed automation with the support of com-
ponent technology, as well as vertical integration and the
solution of safety-oriented applications. PROFINET also
supports controller-controller communication.
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Wirelessly networked with Industrial Wireless Commu-
nication – the future of industrial communication has
begun
The key to market success lies in the provision and avail-
ability of information, no matter when or where you need
it. With Industrial Wireless Communication, the efficiency
processes can be significantly improved. The primary of
benefit of wireless solutions is the simple and flexible
availability of mobile or hard to access stations.
The use of wireless communication to automation devices
helps to achieve greater flexibility. As a result, it is possible
to simplify maintenance work, reduce service costs and
downtimes and optimize the utilization of personnel. With
Safety, even fail-safe communication is possible via a wire-
less network. This increases a company’s competitiveness
considerably.
Industrial Security – playing safe
Due to its widespread use in industrial automation,
Ethernet offers numerous advantages in terms of costs and
productivity, but also makes greater demands in terms of
IT security. Industrial plants must be protected with
appropriate industrial solutions. The “cell protection con-
cept” represents the basis for this. This is implemented
using the industrial security product SCALANCE S. The con-
cept is supplemented by numerous security mechanisms
in the automation and communication modules that look
after access protection, secure authentication and encryp-
tion of data, for example.
PROFINET permits horizontal
integration
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An overall solution consists of the following:

• Bus system with Use of communication systems
- passive network components, e.g. cables

AS-Inteface
- active network components, e.g. switch

PROFIBUS
PROFINET
Industrial
Ethernet

IO-Link
• Interfaces for connecting automation devices to the bus
systems

DP
- integrated interfaces
- own communications processors Enterprise Resource
Planning (ERP) n -
• Components for the wireless networks, e.g. SCALANCE W
(e.g. PC)
• Components for information security,
e.g. SCALANCE S Control
(e.g. SIMATIC S7-300) n n n -
• Network transitions, e.g. IE/PB Link PN IO
• Software for configuring the networks
• Tools for servicing and diagnostics, e.g. SINEMA Motion Control
(e.g. SIMOTION) - n n
SIMATIC NET offers all the components necessary for an
integrated overall solution and supports the following com- Intelligent field devices
(e.g. ET 200S/CPU) n n n n
munication systems:

Industrial Ethernet (IEEE 802.3) – Simple field devices

(e.g. ET 200) n n n n
The international standard for area networking with a cur-
rent market share of over 90%, is network number one in
today‘s global LAN environment.
Sensors/actuators n n n n
Powerful communications networks with long ranges
can be established via Industrial Ethernet. On the basis of
global wireless standards, e.g. IEEE 802.11a,b,g, GSM or Drives
(e.g. SINAMICS) - n n n
GPRS, reliable wireless networks can be constructed in the
industrial environment.
SIRIUS
motor starters n n n
PROFINET (IEC 61158/61784) –
The international standard uses Industrial Ethernet and al-
lows real-time communication all the way to the field level,
SINUMERIK - n n
but also integrates the enterprise level. With the full utiliza-
tion of existing IT standards, PROFINET allows isochronous
motion control applications, efficient cross-manufacturer Safety-oriented
communication n n n G_IK10_XX_00003
engineering and high availability of machines and systems
on the Industrial Ethernet.
PROFINET supports distributed automation (and controller- not suitable - suitable n ideally suitable

controller communication) and it allows fail-safe applica-

tions – over wireless connections as well.

PROFIBUS (IEC 61158/61784) – IO-Link –

The international standard for the field level is the global
market leader among fieldbus systems. It is the only field-
bus to allow communication both in manufacturing applica-
tions and in process-oriented applications.
AS-Interface (IEC 62026/EN 50295) –
The international standard, which, as an alternative to the
cable harness, links especially cost-effective sensors and
actuators by means of a two-wire line.
The standard for intelligently connecting sensors and
actuators from the field level to the MES level.
The basis for building automation is the global standard
KNX/EIB (EN 50090, ANSI EIA 776).
Network transitions are implemented via controllers or
links. Configuration and diagnostics can be performed
from any point in the system.

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Laptop
Industrial bus systems
Remote access, e.g.
via teleservice
The graphic shows the connec-
tion of different automation
systems to the standardized
networks.
Controller

Control and Motion Control

monitoring system Systems

Telecontrol and
substation control

Numeric
Control
PROFINET

Industrial Ethernet

Controller

Notebook

Numeric
Control
PC/PG/IPC

Field device for Monitoring and

intrinsically safe area control system

Coupler

PROFIBUS PA PROFIBUS

Field devices
SIMOCODE Mobile
pro Panel
Code reading systems

Link
IO-Link
module

SINAMICS Drives
Compact feeder Sensors
arrangement

KNX

Sensors

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Telecontrol and
substation control

PC

Controller

PC/PG/IPC
Database
Server

Security
WLAN Controller

Access
Point
Industrial Ethernet
Controller Notebook IWLAN Access
Switches
RCoax Cable Point

Controller

Link

Wireless
Devices
Link

Field devices Code

Wireless reading
Devices systems

Drives
IO-Link RFID
master System Access
Motion Control Point
Systems Link
Link
IO-Link
module
Power Power Client
supply supply Module
LOGO! Controller

Compact feeder Sensors

arrangement

AS-Interface
Compact Compact
starter feeder Field device
G_IK10_XX_00001

Slaves Slaves
Signalling column

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Industrial Ethernet/PROFINET
Industrial Ethernet
Industrial Ethernet offers a powerful area and cell
network conforming to IEEE 802.3 (ETHERNET) and
IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/h (Wireless LAN) for industrial applica-
tions. Ethernet is the basic Internet technology for world-
wide networking.
The numerous various options of the intranet, Extranet
and Internet that are already available today in the office
sector can also be used in factory and process automation
by means of the Industrial Ethernet.
Ethernet technology has been successfully used for many
years for switching, Industrial Wireless LAN and security
and gives users the opportunity to adapt the required per-
formance precisely to the requirements in their network.
The user can select a data rate of 10 Mbit/s, 100 Mbit/s or
1000 Mbit/s, depending on their needs, as integrated com-
patibility makes it possible to introduce new technology in
stages.
Ethernet offers important advantages:
• Fast commissioning thanks to a simple connection tech-
nology
• High availability, as existing plants can be expanded
without any side effects
• Virtually unlimited communication capabilities, since
scalable performance using switching technology and
high data rates are available if required
• Networking of many different applications such as of-
fice and production applications
• Company-wide communication due to interface options
via WAN (Wide Area Network) technology such as ISDN
or the Internet
• Precise time-based assignment of events in the
overall plant by means of plant-wide clock control.
• Flexibility due to wireless expansion using Industrial
Wireless LAN (IWLAN)
SIMATIC NET relies on this proven technology. Siemens has
established well over two million connections worldwide in
tough industrial environments subject to electromagnetic
interference.
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SIMATIC NET provides important supplements to Ethernet
technology for industrial environments:
• Network components for use in harsh industrial environ-
ments
• Fast local assembly using the FastConnect cabling sys-
tem for electrical and optical cabling
• Failsafe networks due to high-speed redundancy
and redundant power supply
• Continuous monitoring of network components by
means of a simple yet effective signaling concept
• Future-proof network components for switching
(SCALANCE X), Industrial Wireless LAN (SCALANCE W)
and Security (SCALANCE S)
• Gigabit communication at the control level for large
amounts of data, e.g. WinCC, web applications, multi-
media applications, etc.
• Network separation, e.g. by means of
CP 443-1 Advanced
Communication functions/services
PG/OP communication
Comprises integrated communication functions which
allow data communication via SIMATIC, SIMOTION and
SINUMERIK automation systems with every HMI device and
SIMATIC PG (STEP 7), also beyond network boundaries
(S7 Routing).
S7 communication
S7 communication is the integrated communication func-
tion (System Function Block) for S7-400 or loadable func-
tion blocks for S7-300, that have been optimized within
SIMOTION, SINUMERIK and SIMATIC S7/WinAC. It also en-
ables PCs and workstations to be connected.
The S7 communication provides simple, powerful and net-
work-independent communication services.
Open communication
Open communication permits communication between the
SIMATIC S7 controllers and other SIMATIC S7-,
SIMATIC S5 controllers, PCs/IPCs and third-party systems.
CPs support open communication by means of the SEND/
RECEIVE function blocks. CPUs with an integral PROFINET
interface use T-blocks for the open communication.
For the simple connection of HMI stations, FETCH and
WRITE are offered.
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MD741-1 S7-200 with

SINAUT MICRO
S7-300 with
Database
SINAUT ST7
Mobile Panels Server
Field PG PC with
WinCC flexible
or SINAUT
MICRO SC

S7-400

SINUMERIK SIMOTION
SCALANCE SINAMICS
SIMATIC PC/MP C/P/D
W-780
with WinAC
S7-300

PROFINET S7-1200 SCALANCE S

Industrial
Ethernet SCALANCE X
SCALANCE
W-780

SINAMICS
RF 180C
ET 200S with
VS130-2 IM 151-3 PN FO

SCALANCE Industrial Ethernet (optic)

W-740

SIMOTION C/P/D ET 200S with

IM 151-3 PN FO

ET 200 SIMATIC PC

G_IK10_XX_10230
with WinAC

ET 200
SIRIUS M200D

Complete overview of Industrial Ethernet

Socket interface for Industrial Ethernet
allows data communication with computers via TCP/IP.
On this interface which is widespread in the PC and UNIX
world, users can freely program the data exchange. In the
SIMATIC S7 and SIMATIC TDC, the SEND/RECEIVE blocks are
used as an access to TCP/IP.
OPC (Openness, Productivity & Collaboration)
is a standardized, open, vendor-independent interface.
This permits the connection of OPC-capable Windows
applications to S7-communication, open communication
(SEND/RECEIVE) and SNMP.

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Industrial Ethernet
Information technology (IT) with e-mail, FTP and
web technology
integrates SIMATIC, SIMOTION and SINUMERIK into the
information technology via Industrial Ethernet. In the of-
fice environment, e-mail and web browsers have prevailed
as widespread means of communication. The file transfer
protocol (FTP) permits simple, universal coupling, e.g. PLCs
can be connected to various computers or embedded sys-
tems. Ethernet is used as the main communication route,
in addition to telephone cables and the Internet.
Other services
Media redundancy with MRP
In the standard IEC 61158 Type 10 this procedure is
specified for increasing the network availability in a ring
topology.
Clock synchronization
By means of the SIMATIC procedure or NTP (Network Time
Protocol), plant-wide time synchronization is achieved.
SNMP
SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) is a stan-
dardized protocol for the transport of network manage-
ment information that has been specifically designed for
administration of TCP/IP networks. The individual nodes in
the network (network components or data terminals) are
equipped with an SNMP agent that provides information in
structured form. By means of this access to device informa-
tion, for example, it is possible to implement a network
visualization, system diagnosis or the monitoring of plant
states.
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Vertical integration
For the vertical integration, i.e. the consistent communica-
tion from the field level up to the management level (ERP/
MES), not only network separation, but also the option of
the direct coupling of controllers to the management level
is available.
Network separation
The network infrastructure enables two completely inde-
pendent IP subnetworks to be constructed. This in turn
enables a selective decoupling of the load to be achieved
in the network or the different responsibilities within an
enterprise (e.g. office and production network) to be con-
trolled.
Via a defined interface, selective communication between
the subnetworks is possible.
ERP interface
Based on TCP/IP, a universal database interface is made
available via the communications processor CP 343-1 ERPC
which supports the database applications of ORACLE,
MySQL, MS-SQL, DB2 by means of partner software.
To a large extent, the CP processes the protocol autono-
mously, thereby removing the burden of memory-intensive
function blocks from the CPU.
The necessary parameter settings, e.g. of which data area
on the CPU is transferred to the database, are performed
with a simple PC tool belonging to the partner software.
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Network performance and network technologies with

Industrial Ethernet

Data throughput

1000 Mbit/s full duplex 2000 Mbit/s

1000 Mbit/s switched 1000 Mbit/s

100 Mbit/s full duplex 200 Mbit/s

100 Mbit/s switched 100 Mbit/s

100 Mbit/s shared 40 Mbit/s *)

10 Mbit/s full duplex 20 Mbit/s

10 Mbit/s switched 10 Mbit/s

G_IK10_XX_10050
10 Mbit/s shared 4 Mbit/s *)

*) Effective data throughput due to collisions

Network performance with Industrial Ethernet

When combined, the current Industrial Ethernet technolo- • Autocrossover automatically crosses the send and re-
gies can boost performance in the network by a factor of ceive cables on twisted pair interfaces.
50 and more in comparison with the original 10 Mbit/s • Autosensing describes the characteristic of network
technology. These technologies are: nodes (data terminals and network components) that
automatically detect the transmission rate of a signal
• Fast Ethernet at 100 Mbit/s: (10 Mbit/s, 100 Mbit/s or 1 Gbit/s) and support auto-
Messages are transported much faster than Ethernet negotiation.
at 10 Mbit/s and therefore only occupy the bus for an • Autonegotiation is a configuration protocol in
extremely short time. Fast Ethernet. Before the actual data transfer the devices
• Gigabit Ethernet with 1 Gbit/s: on the network agree a transfer mode that each partici-
Gigabit Ethernet is faster than Fast Ethernet by a fac- pating device can master (1000 Mbit/s, 100 Mbit/s or
tor of 10, the bus is occupied for only one tenth of the 10 Mbit/s, full or half duplex)
time. • Gigabit cabling system
• Full duplex prevents collisions: The 8-wire FastConnect cabling system of SIMATIC NET
The data throughput increases enormously because the with cables, plugs and outlets supports transmission
usual message repetitions are avoided. Data can be sent rates of up to 1 Gbit/s.
and received simultaneously between two stations. The
data throughput for a full-duplex connection therefore
rises to 200 Mbit/s with Fast Ethernet and to 2 Gbit/s
with Gigabit Ethernet. With full duplex, a greater exten-
sion of the network is possible. This means, for example,
that when glass fiber-optic cables of 50/125 µm are
used, distances of up to 26 km can be achieved.
• Switching supports parallel communication:
When a network is subdivided into several segments
using a switch, this results in load separation. Data
communication is possible in each individual segment
independently of the other segments. In the overall net-
work, several message frames can therefore be en-route
simultaneously. The performance gain is due to the Preassembled cables
simultaneity of several message frames.

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Network infrastructure

Network Topologies Tree

Network topologies are oriented toward the requirements
of the devices to be networked. The commonest topolo-
gies include star, line, tree and ring structures. In practice,
however, plants usually consist of a mixture of topologies.
These can be implemented not only with copper cabling,
but also with fiber-optic (FO) cables. Glass fiber-optic
cables are used for long distances.
The FastConnect system enables users to assemble both
copper and glass fiber-optic cables themselves. Plastic
fiber-optic cables such as polymer optic fibers (POF) or
polymer cladded glass fibers (PCF) are an easy, do-it-your-
self alternative for short distances. Industrial Ethernet
switches and media converters, as well as distributed field
devices with integral POF / PCF interfaces are available
for PROFINET.
Star
The characteristic feature of the star topology is a central
switch with individual connections to all terminals in the
network. Applications for star structures include areas with
a high device density and short distances, for example
small production cells or a single production machine.
The tree structure arises from the connection of several stars
to create one network – possibly combining fiber-optic and
twisted pair cabling. This structure is used when dividing
complex plants into subsystems.
Line
The linear topology can be implemented by a switch near
to the terminal device to be connected – or by a switch
that is integrated into the terminal device. A line topology
is preferred in plants with an extensive configuration, e.g.
conveyor systems and for connecting production cells.
Ring
If the two ends of a line are connected by means of an ad-
ditional connection, a ring topology is created. This is used
in plants with higher availability requirements to provide
protection in the event of a cable break or the failure of
a network component. This media redundancy is made
possible by implementing the media redundancy protocol
(MRP) in controllers, devices and network components and
guarantees reconfiguration times of 200 ms.

S7-400

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Industrial Ethernet

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S7-300 S7-300 S7-300

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S7-400 S7-400 S7-400

ET 200S ET 200S ET 200S ET 200S

Star network topology

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Cabling system
For quick and error-free installation or changes on site,
with FastConnect, Siemens has developed a sophisti-
cated quick-assembly system of cables, plug-in connec-
tors and assembly tools. FastConnect is available for
Industrial Ethernet/PROFINET and PROFIBUS, for RJ45, M12
or sub-D/RS485. FastConnect components are also avail-
able for fiber-optic cables (BFOC and SC-duplex) of up to
3 km in length.
Industrial Ethernet switching components
The communication network is of the utmost importance
for automation solutions. With SIMATIC NET, Siemens of-
fers Industrial Ethernet switching components for structur-
ing networked machines and plants, and for integrating
into the overall corporate network. A graded portfolio of
switches (CSM, SCALANCE X) in various designs and also
of communications processors with integral switch enables
optimum solutions for all types of switching tasks, and not
only in harsh industrial environments.
Different topologies such as line, ring or star offer wide-
ranging possibilities, e.g. when implementing a production
line or manufacturing cell.
Extremely fast reconfiguration of the network in a ring fol-
lowing an error is indispensable for industrial applications,
because the connected data terminals will otherwise dis-
connect logical communication links. This would result in a
process running out of control or emergency shutdown of
the plant. In order to achieve the very fast reaction times
required, various standardized procedures are used.
SCALANCE X308-2 switch
Simple and quick installation
with FastConnect
In addition to the possibility of configuring and diagnosing
SCALANCE X switches in STEP 7, they provide optimized
data transmission of the PROFINET real-time messages by
means of prioritization.
Industrial Wireless LAN (IWLAN)
Thanks to wireless communication with programmable
controllers, even greater flexibility is achieved, mainte-
nance work is simplified, and service and standstill times
reduced. The IWLAN solution from Siemens Industry makes
these advantages available through a coordinated portfolio
of WLAN equipment for industrial use, even for fail-safe
communication in the context of operator and machine
safety. This includes IWLAN access points and client mod-
ules (SCALANCE W), wireless interfaces for PROFIBUS and
distributed I/O, mobile operator panels, planning software,
and extensive accessories.
Industrial Security
By integrating into the corporate network, the increased
wired and wireless networking of industrial plants enables
a degree of integration and openness that provides many
benefits such as remote access to plant sections over the
Internet. However, this also results in certain risks with
regard to data security. With its industrial security concept,
Siemens offers a safety solution specially designed for in-
dustrial automation engineering that satisfies the specific
requirements of this application environment.
The security modules (SCALANCE S) and software are easy
to handle, and reaction-free integration into existing net-
working concepts is possible.
Industrial Ethernet/PROFINET 17
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PROFINET –
the open standard for automation

Fieldbus systems such as PROFIBUS can be easily inte-

grated without any modification of existing devices.
PROFINET takes account of the following aspects:
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PROFINET is the innovative and open Industrial Ethernet
standard (IEC 61158/61784) for industrial automation.
With PROFINET, devices can be linked up from the field
level through to the MES level. PROFINET enables system-
wide communication, supports plant-wide engineering
and uses the IT standards right down to the field level.
optimized real-time communication channel. This mini-
mizes throughput times and accelerates process data
updates. The performance exceeds that of conventional
fieldbuses and allows response times in the microsecond
range. The processor performance required in the device
is significantly reduced at the same time. RT is the real-
time communication for standard applications in order
to connect field devices, e.g. distributed peripherals and
drives, or implement distributed automation structures
with PROFINET CBA.

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Isochronous Real-Time (IRT):

For especially challenging applications, there is the hard- IO Controller PG/PC
Super-
ware-supported real-time communication Isochronous
visor
Real-Time (IRT) – for such things as motion control applica-
tions and high-performance applications in factory auto-
PROFINET
mation.
With IRT, a cycle time of up to 250 μs with a jitter (syn- Industrial
chronization accuracy) of less than 1 μs is achieved. To this Ethernet
end, the communication cycle is split by means of band- RF
width reservation into a deterministic part and an open 180C
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part and is presented to the other nodes in the network by ET 200M Link LINK
200S
a Sync-Master. The cyclical IRT message frames are sent in PN IO PN IO
the deterministic interval and TCP/IP communication takes Field devices
IO Devices
places in the open interval. Thus, both data transmissions

exist side-by-side without interfering with each other.
Thanks to the IRT functionality, some SIMATIC controllers
with an integrated PROFINET interface can also handle
high-speed processes. For example, process data and stan-
dard Ethernet data can be sent in a network with large
volumes of data (e.g. Voice over IP) without affecting the
process data. In addition, machine/system structures with
linear interconnection can be made up of many stations,
which nevertheless have a short updating time.
ERTEC (Enhanced Real-Time Ethernet Controller)
The ASIC family of ERTEC supports PROFINET real-time
communication (RT and IRT) and it is the basic technology
for integrated system solutions with PROFINET.
The ERTEC 400 is integrated in controllers and network
components and the ERTEC 200 is integrated in simple
field devices (I/Os, drives). Development Kits and Com-
petence Centers support the user in developing his own
devices.
Distributed field devices (PROFINET IO)
PROFINET enables distributed field devices (I/O devices
such as signal modules) to be integrated directly in Indus-
trial Ethernet. During configuration with STEP 7, these field
devices are assigned to a central controller (IO Controller).
Existing modules or devices can continue to be used with
PROFINET-compatible interfaces or links, thereby safe-
guarding investments already made by PROFIBUS or
AS-Interface users. A configuration with standard and
failsafe modules in one station is also possible.
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PROFINET with distributed field devices
From the viewpoint of programming with STEP 7 there is
no difference between PROFIBUS and PROFINET when ac-
cessing an I/O device. Users can thus very easily configure
field devices on Industrial Ethernet on the basis of the
know-how acquired with PROFIBUS.
By retaining the device model of PROFIBUS, the same diag-
nostics information is available on PROFINET. As well as de-
vice diagnostics, module-specific and channel-specific data
can also be read out from the devices, enabling simple and
fast location of faults.
Alongside the star, tree and ring topologies, PROFINET also
supports the line topology shaped by established field bus-
es. By integrating switch functionality into the devices, for
example as with the S7-300 with CP 343-1 Lean, CP 343-1,
or the SIMATIC ET 200S, ET 200M or ET 200pro distributed
field devices, line topologies that are oriented around the
machine or plant structure can be formed. This results in
savings in cabling overhead and cuts down on components
such as external switches.
In addition to the products with degree of protection IP20,
a complete portfolio is available for IP65, such as the
ET 200pro field device or the SCALANCE X208PRO switch.

An IO Supervisor serves HMI and diagnostics purposes – as

on PROFIBUS – using hierarchical diagnostics dialogs (over-
view and detailed diagnostics). The user data is transferred
by means of TCP/IP or IT standards. The simple engineering
field-proven with PROFIBUS was adopted for PROFINET.

Industrial Ethernet/PROFINET 19
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PROFINET –
the open standard for automation

The Fast Start-Up function allows rapid start-up

of PROFINET IO Devices that are connected to SIMATIC con-
trollers within less than a second. This allows tool changes
for robotics applications to be accelerated. It optimizes the
time linking of robot applications, enabling a faster retool- PROFINET
ing of robots, e.g. in the body shop of a car production
plant. Industrial
Ethernet
IE/PB
Replacement of devices without replacement Link
medium /PG and simple commissioning of series PN IO
machines IE/AS-i
During startup, the IO controller determined the config- LINK
ured names and the topology of the connected devices. PN IO
When replacing a device due to a defect, a new device can
be given a name with the aid of the the topology. The pro-

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cess can run completely automatically even at the initial PROFIBUS
commissioning of a complete plant. For this reason, series AS-Interface
machines can very quickly be brought into operation.

Fieldbus integration
Fieldbus integration via a proxy
PROFINET permits easy integration of existing fieldbus sys-
tems. This requires the use of a proxy, which is a master of
the PROFIBUS or AS-Interface system on the one hand and
a station in the Industrial Ethernet on the other hand and Moving towards the green factory: PROFIenergy
which supports PROFINET communication. This protects
the investments of plant operators, mechanical and plant PROFIenergy is a profile that provides functions and
engineers, and device manufacturers. mechanisms for PROFINET field devices that sup-
port energy-efficient production. The cross-vendor
profile defined by the PNO is independent of devices
and enables the user to reduce energy consumption
• PROFINET is the open Industrial Ethernet standard
and costs significantly: PROFIenergy enables specific
for automation
loads that are not required to be switched off. This
• PROFINET is based on Industrial Ethernet
noticeably reduces energy costs during pauses in
• PROFINET uses TCP/IP and IT standards
production. PROFIenergy facilitates automated ac-
• PROFINET is Real-Time Ethernet
tivation and deactivation of technologically related
• PROFINET permits seamless integration of fieldbus
plant sections. The coordination is performed cen-
systems
trally by means of a higher-level controller, and the
• PROFINET supports fail-safe communication
networking via PROFINET. This means that during
via PROFIsafe over IWLAN as well
long pauses, as much energy as possible is saved.
Plant sections that are switched off for short periods
contribute to the even distribution and most effi-
PROFIenergy cient use of energy. The use of PROFIenergy is made
Driven by legal requirements, such as the obligation to re- easier for the machine builder by its integration into
duce CO2 emissions, but also economic considerations, the well-known series of products.
Automation Initiative of the German Automobile Industry In addition, PROFIenergy is defined in such a way
(AIDA) commissioned the PROFIBUS Organisation (PNO) to that the necessary function blocks can be integrated
define a new PROFINET profile. Similar to the overrun fuel- into existing automation systems at a later date.
cut off of the engine and automatic engine start-stop for
cars, loads that are not required during production breaks
should also be switched off.

20 Industrial Ethernet/PROFINET
 © Siemens AG 2009

Motion Control Isochronous real-time communication and standard IT

communication can be implemented simultaneously on
Extremely fast isochronous automatic speed control for the same cable without affecting each other.
high-performance Motion Control applications can be
achieved with isochronous real-time based on PROFINET. Distributed intelligence with component-based auto-
The standardized drive profile PROFIdrive enables vendor- mation
independent communication between motion controllers
and drives, regardless of whether the bus system is For the implementation of modular plant structures
Industrial Ethernet or PROFIBUS. PROFIBUS and PROFINET International have defined a
standard: PROFINET CBA (Component Based Automa-
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real-time channel.

Flexible software components

Software components are understood to be encapsulated,
reusable software functions. These can be individual
technological functions such as closed-loop controllers,
or user programs for entire machines. Like blocks, they
can be flexibly combined and easily re-used – regardless
of their internal programming. Communication between
the software components is carried out exclusively via the
component interfaces. On the outside, only those variables
are accessible on these interfaces which are required for
interaction with other components.
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Industrial Ethernet/PROFINET 21
 © Siemens AG 2009
PROFINET –
the open standard for automation
Software components are created with STEP 7 or other
vendor-specific tools. SIMATIC iMap is used for plant-wide
configuring of the overall plant using graphical intercon-
nection of the components. The degree of modularization
does not determine the number of programmable control-
lers required. Allocation to one central automation device
or several distributed automation devices allows optimum
utilization of the automation hardware.
Network installation
With PROFINET, the network can be installed without any
specialist knowledge. The open standard based on Indus-
trial Ethernet meets all the requirements relevant to the
industrial sector. PROFINET permits the simple construc-
tion of the usual network topologies such as star, tree, line
and ring for greater reliability and using industry-standard
cabling.
The “PROFINET Installation Guide” provides network instal-
lation support for manufacturers and users. Symmetrical
copper cables or RFI-resistant fiber-optic cables are used de-
pending on the application. Devices from different manu-
facturers are easily connected via standardized and rugged
plug connectors (to IP65/IP67).
For address assignment and network diagnostics,
PROFINET uses the IT standards DCP (Discovery Configura-
tion Protocol) and SNMP (Simple Network Management
Protocol).
PROFINET offers new functions and applications for wire-
less communication with Industrial Wireless LAN. This en-
ables technologies subject to wear, such as contact wires,
to be replaced and permits automated guided vehicle
systems and mobile operator panels to be used. Industrial
WLAN is based on standards, but also offers additional
functions.
In wireless transmission, these industry features (iFea-
tures) ensure the deterministics required in automation
processes when communicating between controllers and
IO devices and also ensure uninterrupted roaming when
mobile stations move from one cell to the next.
IT standards & security
In the context of web integration, the data of PROFINET
components is presented in HTML or XML format. Regard-
less of the tool used, information at the automation level
22 Industrial Ethernet/PROFINET
can be accessed from any location using a standard Inter-
net browser, which considerably simplifies commissioning
and diagnosis.
PROFINET defines a graduated security concept that can be
used without any special knowledge and that largely rules
out any operating errors, unauthorized access or manipula-
tion without impeding the production operation. For this,
the SCALANCE S product range is available with software
or hardware modules.
Safety
The PROFIsafe safety profile, which has been tried and
tested with PROFIBUS and which permits the transmission
of standard and safety-related data on a single bus cable,
can also be used with PROFINET. Standard switches, prox-
ies and links can also be used for fail-safe communication.
In addition, fail-safe communication via Industrial Wireless
LAN (WLAN) is possible.
PROFINET thus permits the implementation of standard
and fail-safe applications with integrated configuration
throughout the network – not only when designing new
plants, but also when upgrading existing ones.
Process
PROFINET is the standard for all applications in automa-
tion. By means of the PROFIBUS integration, it also in-
cludes the process industry - including hazardous areas.
Sensor technology
Sensors are an important part of a transparent manufac-
turing industry. They allow production and quality data to
be acquired in an integrated way and logistics processes to
be efficiently controlled.
Reliable, wireless communication with IWLAN
 © Siemens AG 2009
Industrial Wireless Communication
Components for Industrial Wireless LAN
Wireless communication is in no way the only option for
improving the convenience of an application by eliminat-
ing the need for cables. In fact, it is the key to new kinds of
application and offers enormous advantages – particularly
when used in the industrial environment:
• Increased competitiveness with higher
mobility and flexibility
• Reduced maintenance work, service costs and down-
times by using low-wear components
• Constant availability and accessibility of data regardless
of the network connections indoors and outdoors
Siemens Industrial Wireless Communication offers the op-
timum solution for each task by the use of the best techno-
logy for each application, regardless of whether it is mobile
radio (GSM/GPRS), Industrial Wireless LAN (IWLAN) or
WirelessHART.
GSM/GPRS
Industrial Wireless LAN
WirelessHART
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Mobile technology on the basis of uniform standards per-
mits world-wide access to machines and plants in every
sector. The field of application extends from tasks involv-
ing remote maintenance and diagnostics, through the
continuous communication between distantly located
stations, to the transmission of job, position, or video data
between mobile vehicles (e.g. buses, trains, trucks) and a
control center. Mobile radio modems and routers from the
telecontrol product range
are used for this purpose
and ensure reliable con-
nections. This makes it
possible, for example, to
reduce or eliminate costs
for service calls, to monitor
distributed stations eco-
nomically and to improve
safety in the vehicles.
Wireless router and modem
Industrial Wireless LAN
Industrial Wireless LAN (IWLAN) offers a reliable, robust
and secure complete solution on the basis of the WLAN
standard IEEE 802.11 for local wireless networking. Ap-
plications range from networking across machines and
buildings, through the connection of mobile stations (e.g.
automated guided vehicle systems, overhead monorails,
cranes), to mobile plant operation by means of SIMATIC
Mobile Panels.
The IWLAN complete solution includes:
• SCALANCE W Access Points and Client Modules for the
construction of the radio infrastructure and for the wire-
less connection of terminals and even PROFIBUS seg-
ments
• an extensive range of accessories with antennas, con-
necting cables, connectors, mounting brackets and
power supply units
• Software for the planning, simulation, illumination and
documentation (SINEMA E)
• Wireless devices such as the SIMATIC Mobile Panel
277(F) IWLAN for the wireless operation of standard
and safety-related plants (PROFINET with
PROFIsafe Profile) and the distributed IO module
ET 200pro IWLAN.
Industrial Ethernet/PROFINET 23
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Industrial Wireless Communication

With Industrial Wireless LAN, extensions to the IEEE 802.11

standard are made available that address the requirements
of industrial customers in particular with regard to deter-
ministics and redundancy (iFeatures). This gives custom-
ers a single radio network for process-critical data (e.g. IO
communication, safety-related communication) and for
non-critical communication (e.g. service and diagnosis).

Other advantages are the multifunctional infrastructure,

e.g. for both voice and data transmission across corporate
areas, as well as the elimination of complicated and expen-
sive cable and contact-wire installations.

SCALANCE W – Infrastructure for wireless

communication
IWLAN/PB Link PN IO

In the case of SCALANCE W, it is a matter of IWLAN access

points and client modules for the construction of the
wireless infrastructure and connection of terminals in the
industrial environment. The products offer a unique com-
bination of reliability, robustness and security. The IWLAN
components SCALANCE W and the PROFINET communica-
tion that can be implemented over them provide a mobile
solution for applications right down to the the field level.
The reliability of the radio channel is reflected in the
dustproof and waterproof design (IP65) of the rugged en-
closure, with the high demands on mechanical stability fa-
miliar from SIMATIC. Modern security mechanisms for user
identification (authentication) and data encryption protect
against unauthorized access and can be integrated in exist-
ing security policies without any problems.
RCoax radiating cable – the special antenna for
particularly demanding installations
• In areas with difficult radio coverage (e.g. in tunnels,
channels and elevator shafts) where a mechanically wear-
free and thus low-maintenance solution is important for
ensuring reliable data transmission. This is made pos-
sible by the defined, spherical radio field along the RCoax
cable.
• RCoax cables offer a wear-free and reliable radio link,
especially for conveyor systems, robots and every type of
rail-mounted vehicle.
Application examples

Wireless devices – panels and IO • Suspended monorail • Transfer lines

Automated guided • Tool change trolleys
In order to make optimum use of the IWLAN infrastructure, vehicles (AGV) • Robots
mobile operator panels and distributed I/O devices with inte- • Cranes • Railway stations
grated wireless clients are part of the complete solution: • Storage and retrieval • Lifts
• SIMATIC Mobile Panel 277(F) IWLAN for mobile HMI systems • Theater stages
even of safety-related applications with integral emer-
gency stop pushbutton
• SIMATIC ET 200pro IWLAN for control cabinet and wire-
less construction of a distributed I/O directly at the ma- WirelessHART
chine
WirelessHART is an open industry standard, developed
for the particular requirements of wireless communica-
tion at the field level in the process industry. It meets all
specific requirements for reliability, safety, economy and
user-friendly operation. WirelessHART opens up new com-
munication options that were previously not practicable
or possible due to the operating environment or for eco-
nomic reasons.

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temporary measurements and for measurements on ro-
tating equipment. Industrial Ethernet
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PROFIBUS

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PROFIBUS is used to link field devices such as distrib-
uted I/O devices or drives with automation systems such
as SIMATIC S7, SIMOTION, SINUMERIK or SIMATIC IPCs.
PROFIBUS, which is standardized in IEC 61158/61784 is
a powerful, open and rugged fieldbus system with short
response times. PROFIBUS is available in different forms for
various applications.
PROFIBUS DP
(distributed I/O)
connects distributed field devices, e.g. SIMATIC ET 200 or
drives with very fast response times. PROFIBUS DP is used
when actuators/sensors are distributed on the machine or
in the plant (e.g. field level). The actuators and sensors are
connected to the field devices.
The field devices are supplied with output data in accor-
dance with the master/slave technique and transfer input
data to the controller or Industrial PC.
Openness all along the line
Thanks to the openness of PROFIBUS DP, standardized
components from different manufacturers can also be con-
nected. The IEC 61158/61784 standard provides future
protection for your investment.
Member companies worldwide offer the most diverse
products with PROFIBUS DP interface for the field area.
Siemens has a complete range of products of standard
and fail-safe controllers, network components, commu-
nication software and field devices. And for field device
manufacturers, Siemens offers everything to do with the
PROFIBUS DP interface, such as ASICs, training, certifica-
tion, and much more.

Fail-safe communication PROFIsafe

on PROFIBUS with PROFIsafe permits standard and safety-related communication
on one and the same bus cable. It is an open solution
See page 34 for safety-related communication over standard buses and
uses the PROFIBUS services.

26 PROFIBUS
 © Siemens AG 2009

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different manufacturers. It is thus possible to implement
not only motion control tasks, but also general closed-loop
control and measuring tasks.

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AS-Interface

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tion. This enables the use of AS-Interface as a subnet for
PROFIBUS DP. The IE/AS-i LINK PN IO allows AS-Interface to
be connected to Industrial Ethernet and thereby a direct
embedding in the PROFINET environment.

Fail-safe communication
at the AS-Interface with ASIsafe

See page 36 Automation in the

beverages industry

28 AS-Interface
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Cost savings This concept is extremely flexible and has a big effect on
AS-Interface replaces costly cable harnesses and connects savings. No expert knowledge is required for installation
binary actuators and sensors such as proximity switches, and commissioning. Furthermore, through simple cable
valves or indicator lights, as well as analog signals with a laying and the clear cable structure as well as the special
controller such as SIMATIC. design of the cable, you not only significantly reduce the
risk of errors, but also service and maintenance costs.
In practice this means: Installation runs smoothly because
data and power are transported together over one single
line. Thanks to the specially developed ribbon cable (yel-
low in color) and insulation piercing technology, the
AS-Interface slaves can be connected anywhere.

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IO-Link
New communication standard for sensors and actuators

Transparency and on-of-a-kind integration thanks
to Totally Integrated Automation
As an innovative and standardized point-to-point connec-
tion, the IO-Link standard is the logical extension of func-
tions of the fieldbus systems to the field devices. With the
Siemens IO-Link solution, sensors and actuators with all of
their performance capability are optimally integrated be-
low the fieldbus level into the Totally Integrated Automa-
tion (TIA) environment.
In addition to process data, diagnostic interrupts and sen-
sor and switchgear parameters are also available through-
out the plant. This accelerates commissioning, increases
plant availability and reduces maintenance costs that typi-
cally arise due to the large number of sensors and switch-
ing devices in the plant. Recurring parameterizations of
sensors or switching devices can be reconstructed as often
as necessary thanks to central data management and the
devices do not have to be set individually. This shortens
downtimes, because the parameters are automatically
reloaded after a device is replaced. The compatibility with
conventional sensors and switchgear always remains in-
tact, because conventional field devices can also be oper-
ated on IO-Link interfaces.
The connection is made in the proven flexible layout via
the master module of the ET 200S or ET 200eco PN, each
with 4 IO-link ports. In addition to sensors and switchgear,
IO-Link devices and IO-Link field distributors with 4 or 8
digital standard inputs in IP67 are available for the cost-
effective integration of standard sensors.
The integration of the device configuration into the STEP 7
environment allows faults to be found and cleared quickly
and easily. Thus, productivity is increased across all phases
of the machine cycle – configuration, commissioning and
operation .

Visualization: MES
WinCC SIMATIC IT
Engineering:
STEP 7

PROFINET

Industrial Ethernet
Controller Controller
S7-300/ S7-300/
S7-400 S7-400
Communication

PROFIBUS PROFINET

Distributed I/Os SIMATIC ET

SIMATIC ET 200S 200eco PN ET 200S

IO-Link IO-Link
module module
G_FS10_XX_00302

Compact feeder Sensors Compact feeder Sensors

arrangement arrangement

Networking with IO-Link

30 IO-Link

Engineering
Reduced engineering costs
• Faster configuring thanks to
central data management and
reproducibility of sensor and
switchgear parameters
• Considerable reduction of the
parameterization tools thanks to
central configuration and data
management in STEP 7
• Easier integration of devices
thanks to defined profiles
• The greatest flexibility: third-par-
ty devices can be integrated in a
similar way to PROFIBUS GSD by
means of the open IO-Link solu-
tion with IODD standard device
description
• Reduced engineering costs and
lower error rate in CAD circuit
diagram design thanks to reduc-
tion in control circuit wiring
• Investment protection by retain-
ing proven topologies and com-
patibility with the conventional
connection
© Siemens AG 2009
Commissioning
Reduced commissioning times
• Homogeneous and considerably
reduced wiring outlay for various
sensors and actuators thanks to
standardized, unshielded 3-wire
connections
• Saves time, as no individual
parameterization is necessary.
Parameters can be copied for
similar device configurations
• Uncomplicated parameterization
thanks to central data manage-
ment – repeated presetting of
sensors and switchgear is pre-
vented
• High degree of flexibility for sen-
sor/switchgear parameterization
thanks to optional editing or
teaching of setting data
• Faster installation and lower er-
ror rate thanks to reduction in
control circuit wiring
Operation and maintenance
Increased plant availability
• Maximum transparency all the
way to the field level thanks to
integration of the IO-Link stan-
dard into Totally Integrated Auto-
mation
• Shorter conversion times thanks
to central parameter and recipe
management for field devices as
well
• Reduced downtimes due to
plant-wide diagnostics all the
way to the field level and fast
fault clearing and thanks to
reporting and displaying pre-fail-
ure messages by means of pre-
ventive maintenance of sensors
and switchgear
• Easy fault clearance by repla-
cing devices during operation
without resetting parameters,
because integrated parameter
storage is provided in the PLC
• Absolute reliability of all of the
Siemens components in the
Siemens system – thanks to
comprehensive system tests
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System topics and components

Security & Safety

Service computer with WAN Router MD741-1

SOFTNET software
Security client
Firewall
Production computer
with SOFTNET Security Client software PC with PC
software
Server SOFTNET
Security
Client
Security Module
SCALANCE S

MES level Office network

PC
SINAUT ST7sc/cc
Switch SCALANCE X-400 Switch SCALANCE X414-3E

Automation network

PROFINET PROFINET
Secure access (VPN tunnel)

Industrial Ethernet Industrial Ethernet

Security Module Security Module Security Module

SCALANCE S SCALANCE S SCALANCE S

G_IK10_XX_30010
Panel
PC Robot cell Robot cell Robot cell

Human machine interface Automation cell

Secure communication with SCALANCE S

Modern automation systems must be secure. The terms In this manner, industrial communication interacts increas-
“secure” or “security” have different meanings in connection ingly with the IT environment and is subjected to the same
with automation devices and networks. dangers that are known from the office and IT environment,
• Information security – Industrial security such as hackers, viruses, worms and Trojan horses.
• Machine safety – Safety
Industrial security
New challenges for
Automation networks Industrial Security safeguards industrial networks both lo-
cally and when accessing the Internet and differs from con-
Communication and the increasing networking of individual ventional IT security as follows:
manufacturing cells are of great importance in automation • Protection from data espionage and data manipulation
technology. It is becoming more and more important to inte- • Protection against overloading of the communication system
grate all the manufacturing components into an integrated • Protection against mutual interference
network that merges with the office network: • Protection against addressing errors, e.g. by means of access lists
• Remote access options only for service purposes • User-friendly and simple configuration and administration
• Increasing use of IT mechanisms such as web server and without specialist knowledge of IT security
e-mail for programmable controllers • No changes or modification of the existing applications or
• Use of Wireless LANs network stations or structures are necessary
• Rugged, industry-standard design

32 System topics and components

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With its industrial security concept, Siemens has created a
security solution especially for industrial automation technol-
ogy and its specific requirements. SCALANCE S security mod-
ules from Siemens offer a scalable security functionality:
• Firewall for protecting the programmable controllers from
unauthorized access regardless of the size of the network
to be protected.
• Supplementary or alternative VPN (Virtual Private Net-
work) for reliable authentication of the communication
partners and encryption of the transmitted data.
• SOFTNET Security Client for secure access of PCs/note-
books to programmable controllers protected by
SCALANCE S.
Security Module SCALANCE S613 Devices for Safety Integrated
Example configuration with safety and security components
Machine safety – Safety
The aim of safety technology is to protect personnel, ma-
chines and the environment from danger and damage
caused by the malfunction of the machine (hardware faults
or software errors).
Here it is always necessary to consider the entire system,
from the sensor via the evaluation unit to the actuator.
This objective is achieved with functional safety: This means
that the machine always performs the safety function cor-
rectly. The capacity for resisting faults that may occur de-
termines the safety integrity of a machine (i.e. what effects
does a fault have on a machine). The safety integrity can be
increased using the following technical measures:
• Diagnostic functions
• Redundant configuration
• Selection of interference-resistant and rugged compo-
nents
With “Safety Integrated”, Siemens provides an integrated,
secure system, certified according to IEC 61508, that meets
the most stringent safety requirements and thus facilitates
compliance with the relevant standards:
EN 954-1 up to Cat. 4, IEC 62061 up to SIL 3, and EN ISO
13849-1 up to PL e. For communication, it is supported by:
• PROFIsafe, the safety profile that is based on PROFIBUS
and PROFINET
• ASIsafe, the safety-oriented characteristic of the actuator-
sensor communication system AS-Interface

Internet Safety Controller Fail-safe communication

via PROFIsafe profile
HMI
Controller

Security IPC 427C-

RTX F
Switch
PROFINET PROFIsafe

Industrial
Ethernet
Access
Point
IE/PB ET 200pro
Link RCoax Cable
Distributed l/O
PN IO
HMI
Code reading systems
Proxy
SIMATIC Laser scanner
FS400 FS600
PROFIsafe
SINAMICS Drives
PROFIBUS
SINAMICS DP/AS-i
Drives F-Link
other field busses
G_IK10_XX_30118

SINAMICS
SINUMERIK G120 Distributed I/O
840D sl AS-Interface

System topics and components 33

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Fail-safe communication
PROFIsafe

Expansion by PROFINET
This range has been expanded by PROFINET-enabled com- Fail-safe Standard Fail-safe Standard
ponents, thus providing a complete product range with data data data data
fail-safe controllers, fail-safe I/O and a corresponding engi-
neering environment. This includes controllers for the mid
to upper performance range, digital input/output modules,
motor starters and frequency converters with IP20 and
also with IP65/67 degree of protection for a cabinet-free
configuration. The fail-safe controllers have interfaces PROFIsafe PROFIsafe
layer layer
for PROFIBUS and PROFINET. The fail-safe input/output
modules can be operated via corresponding interface mod-
ules either on PROFIBUS or PROFINET. Standard Standard
bus protocol bus protocol

„black channel“
PROFIsafe protocol
The communication between the fail-safe controllers

G_ST70_XX_00617
(SIMATIC, SINUMERIK) and the fail-safe I/Os takes place via PROFIBUS DP
the protocol profile initially developed for PROFIBUS DP, i.e. or
“PROFIsafe”. PROFIsafe was the first communication stan- PROFINET

dard according to IEC 61508 that permits both standard

and safety-related communication on one bus. With SIL 3 Transmission of safety-oriented and standard data with PROFIsafe
and PL e, PROFIsafe meets the strictest requirements in the
production and process industry. PROFIsafe is tested and
authorized by the TUEV Group (German Technical Inspec- Some advantages of Safety Integrated at a glance
torate) and by the BGIA (institute for work safety of the
statutory industrial accident institutions).
• The same operating philosophy for standard
Openness of PROFIsafe and safety-oriented automation
The PROFIsafe protocol V2 supports secure communica-
• One PROFIBUS/PROFINET cable for standard and
tion for the open standard buses – whether it is the proven
safety-related communication
PROFIBUS DP or all variants of the new, fast bus system
PROFINET IO. With the transmission variant PROFIBUS PA • Uniform configuration of the standard and
(IEC 61158-2), the integrity of the distributed automation safety-oriented communication
extends into the processing world, e.g. in hazardous envi-
• One engineering tool for creating both stan-
ronments. PROFIsafe is also used in modern radio technol-
dard and safety programs
ogy.
• Ability to conveniently duplicate a solution
PROFIsafe functionality on multiple machines/systems by copying the
PROFIsafe prevents errors such as false addressing, loss, safety program
delay, etc. when transmitting messages, e.g. by consecu-
• Common data management for standard and
tive numbering of the PROFIsafe data and time monitoring.
safety program
By means of slave nodes, safety-related encoder signals of • Shorter downtimes due to integrated diagnos-
a BUS node reach the safety-oriented CPU. After these sen- tics from the sensor and controller to the HMI
sor signals are linked, a corresponding output signal is sent system
to a fail-safe slave. The transmission takes place on a single
• Support of fail-safe communication via
channel without the use of a redundant path.
Wireless LAN

34 System topics and components

 © Siemens AG 2009

Communication with the PROFIsafe profile

IO-Controller
Fail-safe S7 communication
PROFIBUS IO-Controller
• Master/master communication between DP masters
across subnet limits – for example, between fail-safe 2
CPUs via DP/DP coupler PROFINET
• Master to I-DP slave communication between DP master Industrial Ethernet
PN/PN-Coupler
and I-DP slave in the same subnet – for example, be- 1
tween fail-safe CPU and ET 200S CPU
• Master to slave communication between DP master and
1
DP slave in the same subnet – for example, between

G_ST70_XX_00619
IO-Device
fail-safe CPU and ET 200 system with fail-safe modules
IO-Device
• Communications between I-DP slave and DP slave with-
out switching the DP master – for example, between 1IO-Controller / IO-Device communication
intelligent slave (fail-safe CPU) and slave (ET 200 with 2IO-Controller / IO-Controller communication

failsafe modules). No fail-safe DP master is needed for

Fail-safe communication via PROFINET
this (fail-safe CPU), a standard DP master is sufficient.

Network transitions
Network transitions enable fail-safe communication be-
1 SINAMICS
tween different bus systems:

DP/DP Coupler • Communication between IO Controller and DP slave, for

example, via IE/PB Link
PROFIBUS • Master/slave communications between IO controller and
intelligent DP slave – for example via IE/PB Link
• Communications between CPU and AS-Interface: with
the DP/ASi F-Link, fail-safe signals can be read in at the
I-DP-Slave DP-Slave DP-Master DP-Master
3 4
AS-Interface and the fail-safe CPU can be made available
via PROFIsafe
G_ST70_XX_00618

DP-Slave
1 Master- / I-DP Slave communication
2 2 I-DP-Slave / DP-Slave communication
3 Master- / Slave communication
4 Master- / Master communication 1 IO-Controller / I-DP-Slave communication IO-Controller
2 IO-Controller / DP-Slave communication
3 CPU / AS-Interface communication
Fail-safe communications via PROFIBUS
3

IO-Controller PROFINET
PROFINET
PROFINET provides the following options for fail-safe com- 2 Industrial Ethernet

munication: IE/PB-Link PN IO
• Communication between IO Controllers across subnet 1
PROFIBUS
limits – for example, between fail-safe CPUs via PN/PN
coupler
G_ST70_XX_00620

• Communication between IO Controller and IO Device in DP/AS-i

the same subnet (also wireless) – for example between I-DP-Slave DP-Slave F-Link DP-Master
DP-Slave
fail-safe CPU and ET 200 system with fail-safe modules AS-Interface

Fail-safe communications via PROFIBUS

System topics and components 35

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Fail-safe communication
ASIsafe

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integrated diagnostics
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PLC or special master
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cal configuration
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ASIsafe Solution local: Design and components
ASIsafe Solution local: the safety monitor
For the local ASIsafe solution, the safety monitor monitors
the safe inputs acquired via the safe slaves, links them us-
ing a parameterizable logic, and ensures safe shutdown by
means of built-in safety relays. In the event of a tripping
operation or a communication failure, the safety moni-
tor disconnects its two-channel enabling circuits with a
maximum response time of 40 ms. At the same time as the
second enabling circuit of the safety monitor, distributed
valves or motor starters could also be activated for safety
(device version 3).
All of the data is transferred via a dynamic, safe protocol.
In each bus cycle, the safety monitor expects from each
slave a specific message frame that changes continuously
in accordance with a defined algorithm. The asimon con-
figuration software is used to parameterize the shutdown
logic of the safety monitor and it can respond accordingly
in each case when the safe nodes trip. The safety monitor
can be diagnosed via the controller. No additional wiring is
necessary for the safety components.
Ready-made images for operating and monitoring
tasks allow users to visualize the safety-oriented events
on SIMATIC HMI Panels.
 © Siemens AG 2009

SIMATIC S7-300F

Visualization
HMI panel

PROFIBUS
SIMATIC
DP/AS-i F-Link ET 200S

DI/DO and AI/AO

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AS-Interface
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slave EMERGENCY- slaves
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dwon to the PLC (PROFIsafe level)
Signal flow for digital and analog standard signals

ASIsafe Solution PROFIsafe: Design and components

PROFIsafe ASIsafe solution: the DP/AS-i F-link Configuration software asimon V3

The DP/AS-i F-link allows the use of AS-Interface among
fail-safe SIMATIC or SINUMERIK controllers and converts
the ASIsafe input signals into the PROFIsafe protocol. Safe
signals are recorded with ASIsafe modules or safety sen-
sors with integral ASIsafe slave. The existing fail-safe con-
troller takes over the analysis. On the PROFIsafe level, the
F-Link is the best choice:
• Pixel-graphics editor for the safety logic
• Expanded functionality, e.g. filtering out of transient
single-channel interruptions in the sensor circuit
• Activation of safe AS-i actuators
• Coupling of several safe AS-i networks

• When large quantities of safe slaves are used

• When numerous trip circuits have been installed
• For safety-oriented further processing at the higher-
fieldbus levels
• For extensive, nested logical operations

Configuration and parameterization are done via STEP 7

HWConfig. The safe logic is programmed with the aid of
STEP 7 Distributed Safety in F-LAD or F-FBD. Diagnosis is
carried out using the system functions provided by STEP 7
as well as locally on the devices by means of messages on
the display.

Fail-safe network transition

DP/AS-i F-Link

System topics and components 37

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Network transitions

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Network transitions between the bus systems

Network transitions from one bus system to another are
implemented using links, controllers (PLC) or PCs. In the
case of controllers or IPCs, this can take place via integrat-
ed interfaces and communications processors (CPs). Links
pass on the data from one network to the other without
further linking.
The following links are available:
• IE/WSN-PA LINK for the transition between
WirelessHART and Industrial Ethernet
• IE/PB Link PN IO for the transition from
Industrial Ethernet to PROFIBUS
• IE/AS-i LINK PN IO for the transition from
Industrial Ethernet to AS-Interface
• IWLAN/PB Link PN IO for the transition from IWLAN to
PROFIBUS
• DP/AS-i LINK Advanced, DP/AS-Interface Link 20E and
DP/AS-i F-Link for the transition from PROFIBUS to
AS-Interface
For controllers such as SIMATIC S7-200, S7-300,
S7-400, SINUMERIK or SIMOTION C, data is exchanged be-
tween the individual networks via communications
processors or integrated interfaces. The data is linked by
means of a controller, and therefore passed on to the other
network already preprocessed.
PROFINET network transition with proxy functionality
PROFIBUS segments can be connected to Industrial
Ethernet via PROFINET proxies. This connection can be
made not only with the SIMATIC WinAC PN optional pack-
age, SIMATIC S7-300/400 CPUs with DP and PN interface,
but also via the IE/PB Link PN IO.
For a wireless network transition, a SCALANCE W-700
access point with the IWLAN/PB Link PN IO can be used.
This allows all PROFIBUS standard slaves to be used un-
changed for PROFINET.

38 System topics and components

 © Siemens AG 2009

High availability communication

and redundancy

Process or field communication Redundant networks

Production plants are designed and calculated for 24-hour
operation. The consequences of a system failure are costly
downtimes, high restarting costs and the loss of valuable
data or materials. Redundant control systems, such as the
SIMATIC S7-H system, protect against failures of the auto-
mation systems.
High availability systems
The S7-400H is a high-availability controller. Handling, pro-
gramming, configuring and communicating are all done
as in the standard systems. Depending on the network
topology, redundant connections are created to which the
system can automatically switch in the event of a fault
without any loss of data. The peripherals are connected
via redundant PROFIBUS DP cables to S7-400H. For the
safe, fault-tolerant design, the communication takes place
between the fail-safe CPUs via fail-safe S7 communication
blocks.
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(e.g. WinCC) via redundant networks with S7-400H is en-
sured by S7-REDCONNECT. PC applications that already use
S7 communication today (e.g. via the OPC interface) can
be adopted unchanged.
Media redundancy
To achieve the extremely fast response times required
by the industry, SIMATIC NET uses a specially developed
procedure for controlling the redundancy. The reconfigura-
tion of a network after a fault (broken cable or switch fail-
ure) into a functioning network infrastructure is ensured in
the sub-second range (less than 0.3 seconds in a ring of 50
switches) and no logical connections are disconnected.
Media Redundancy Protocol (MRP)
A greater plant availability can be achieved with a redun-
dant installation (ring topology). The media redundancy
can be created on the one hand with the aid of switches,
and, on the other hand, directly via the PROFINET inter-
faces to SIMATIC controllers and distributed IOs.
Thanks to the MRP (IEC 61158 Type 10), reconfiguration
times of just 200 ms, depending on number of stations,
can be achieved. In the event of a break in communication
in just one part of the ring installation this means that a
plant standstill is prevented.
Router redundancy
SCALANCE X414-3E allows router redundancy in order
to increase the availability of a network considerably and
is therefore suitable for use in high-performance plant
networks (e.g. with high-speed redundancy). Due to the

modular design, the switch can be adapted to the task at

hand. Due to the support of IT standards (e.g. VLAN, IGMP,
(70 RSTP), the seamless integration of automation networks
352),%86
into existing office networks is possible. Routing functions
Highly available communication with Industrial Ethernet on Layer 3 support communication between different IP
subnets.

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Database connection

Management
Level
Database
Server
Ethernet

Operations Level
SCALANCE SCALANCE
X414-3E X414-3E

Industrial Ethernet

Control Level IP
SCALANCE SCALANCE
camera 1000 Mbit/s
X308-2 XR324-12M 1000 Mbit/s

SCALANCE WinCC
X308-2M Server
with
1000 Mbit/s 1000 Mbit/s CP 1623
SIMATIC S7-400
with 1000 Mbit/s
CP 443-1 Advanced IPC with
Gigabit interface
SIMATIC S7-300 and CP 1616
with
CP 343-1 Advanced

Field Level
PROFINET 100 Mbit/s

Industrial Ethernet

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ET 200S S7-300 with ET 200S ET 200pro Drives
CP 343-1 Lean

Industrial Ethernet (Twisted Pair)

Industrial Ethernet (Fiber Optic)

The availability of production data in higher level data-
bases for analyses and subsequently the optimization of
processes is essential for the lasting success of businesses,
but has until now been associated with certain expense.
Connection to databases can be configured without inter-
mediate network transitions or PCs. The path leads via con-
trollers at the control level with connection to databases
via Industrial Ethernet.
The communication processor CP 343-1 ERPC,
together with a partner software package, connects the
SIMATIC S7-300 Controller directly to databases over
Industrial Ethernet and converts the data between formats
as required.
Simple solutions to demanding problems
In addition to the familiar communication possibilities with
programming devices, operator control and monitoring
devices and SIMATIC S7 systems, direct interfacing to da-
tabase applications such as ORACLE, MySQL, MS-SQL and
DB2 can be implemented easily. Controllers can therefore
be supplied by means of CP 343-1 ERPC with data or or-
ders from the databases of the Manufacturing Execution
Systems (MES) or the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
level.

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Diagnostics

Network and device diagnostics simplify commissioning
and the operation of the system. They keep network fail-
ures to a minimum and increase the operational reliability
and system availability.
Diagnostics on Industrial Ethernet/PROFINET
The exchange of process and control data almost always
takes place via Industrial Ethernet/PROFINET in modern
production plants. Diagnosis is Essential for this. Most
analysis and management systems are complicated and
expensive, however.
• the statuses of the connected I/O systems and
• the station statuses of an I/O system.
The diagnostic analysis and operation are done completely
via the visualization with WinCC flexible or WinCC. The
SCALANCE network technology is also integrated in this
system solution. The tried and tested Industrial Ethernet
switches are configured with STEP 7 and diagnosed during
operation like field devices. The diagnostic information is
processed in the PLC user program. This integrated func-
tionality has advantages for engineering, commissioning
and operation of the plant.

Diagnostics concept Topological plant view for more transparency

PROFINET IO supports an integrated diagnostics concept

for being able to efficiently find and clear any faults. If a
fault occurs, the faulty IO Device sends a diagnostic alarm
to the IO Controller. This in turn calls up a corresponding
program routine in the user program in order to respond
to faults. Alternatively, diagnostic information can be read
directly from the field device (IO Device) and displayed
on an IO Supervisor (PG or PC). The IO Device then gener-
ates a diagnostic alarm if a fault occurs on a channel. An
acknowledgement mechanism allows the faults to be pro-
cessed sequentially in the IO Controller.

Topology editor: graphical representation of communicating ports

For PROFINET networks, the topology editor in

Integrated diagnostics concept: graphical display of system faults on
the HMI
Within the scope of Totally Integrated Automation
Siemens provides the freely downloadable PNIODiag di-
agnostics package on the Internet, in order to simplify the
diagnostic analysis of distributed I/O systems in connection
with SIMATIC S7. A function block in the CPU determines
such things as:
SIMATIC STEP 7 or SIMOTION SCOUT can graphically dis-
play the port interconnections of the devices quickly and
easily. Devices can be combined into groups so that the
presentation is clearer when there are large numbers of
components. In addition, SIMATIC IPCs and HMI stations
are recognized and displayed. An offline/online compari-
son identifies the communicating ports and presents them
in tabular or graphical form. By detecting, presenting and
monitoring the physical connections between devices on
PROFINET IO the administrator can monitor and service
even complex networks more easily. In addition, with the
topology editor the user receives comprehensive diagnos-
tics functions for all of the components during operation
and support in generating the system documentation.

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Diagnostics
Swapping a device without PG or swap medium
If a device has to be swapped in the event of a failure, a
setpoint topology is specified via the topology editor or
it is acquired online. The replacement device must be in-
stalled in the same location with the same port cabling.
The IO Controller can accommodate the device indepen-
dently in the production communication.
Electronic rating plate
The “electronic rating plate”, e.g. for SIMATIC ET 200
field devices, simplifies maintenance planning. Specifying
the manufacturer and serial number, for example, allows
the respective device to be identified. Other data, e.g.
plant ID, installation date, facilitate the maintenance itself.
Diagnostics via the web
System diagnostics
Via integrated web servers, template diagnostics pages can
be called up from any location in the plant using standard
web browsers. In this way, the topology and module status
of connected PROFINET and PROFIBUS field devices can be
displayed. The module status and variable status are au-
tomatically updated. Various controllers, communications
processors and network components support the diagnos-
tics via IT functions.
Status display of a PROFINET CPU in the Internet browser
42 System topics and components
Process diagnostics
Via the PLC program, simple process diagnostics can be im-
plemented via e-mail, via FTP functions or custom-made,
dynamic websites. This is supported by various Industrial
Ethernet communications processors.
Monitoring and diagnosis of networks
The network management product SNMP-OPC-Server pro-
vides support when monitoring and diagnosing wireless
and wired networks. It is used exclusively for the process-
ing of SNMP message frames and their forwarding for dis-
play in other systems.
The SNMP OPC Server enables diagnostic and configura-
tion data to be read from any Ethernet devices and dis-
played on the Maintenance Station. Alongside standard
maintenance data, simple plant network problems such
as failure of a line can be quickly and easily detected by
means of this software.
Diagnostics options with Industrial Ethernet
switches
• Call-up of status information about the network status
• On-site diagnostics for data traffic via LED
• Remote diagnostics, integrated in STEP 7
• PROFINET diagnostics
• Cable diagnostics for POF cables
Graphic topology display in the Internet browser
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Diagnostics for PROFIBUS

Commissioning with the bus tester

The BT200 but tester can ensure the functional capability
of bus segments in offline mode, i.e. without a connected
master.
The bus tester provides the following functions, for ex-
ample:

• Bus cable diagnostics, e.g. broken cable, short circuit

• Testing of the PROFIBUS interfaces of master and slaves
• Testing of the availability of all slaves (life list)

Operating with the diagnostics repeater

The diagnostics repeater is available for cable diagnostics
during normal plant operation. It shows the topology of
the automation system and detects the following cable
faults, for example:

• Broken cable
• Short circuit in signal line Modules with diagnostics functionality
• Absent bus terminating resistors

Diagnostics in STEP 7/SIMOTION SCOUT

STEP 7/SIMOTION SCOUT provide an “overview diagnos-
tics”. Diagnostics symbols refer to diagnostic information
of the monitored devices (e.g. PROFIBUS slave faulted).
A detail window shows addition information with exhaus-
tive fault information for the individual modules (module
status), e.g.

• Module slot
• Channel number
• Cause of fault in plain text

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Telecontrol
Remote control and remote maintenance

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SINAUT MICRO The routing functionality of the OPC server

SINAUT MICRO is a low-cost supplement for monitoring
and controlling simple telecontrol tasks. It consists of a
GSM-GPRS modem, OPC and connection management
software optimized for GPRS, and an S7-200 program block
package. With this package, up to 256 SIMATIC S7-200
stations per OPC server (cascadable) can easily and safely
communicate with one another and with the control cen-
ter using GPRS mobile radio. They remain permanently
online.
SINAUT MICRO is suitable for use wherever small volumes
of data have to be transferred via wireless connections.
The system is configured using STEP 7 Micro/WIN.
The maintenance personnel can access the secured center
even from home via an Internet browser and query or set
current values of connected S7-200 stations. In this way,
for example, text or fax fault messages which are sent
directly from S7-200 remote stations and are received via
mobile telephone can be analyzed via the center. Corre-
sponding modems are connected via the serial interface
or Industrial Ethernet to the communications module TIM.
This allows a faster response to process interrupts.
SINAUT MICRO SC also allows bi-directional communica-
tion between S7-200 stations that are connected via the
SINAUT MD720-3 modem. Under WinCC, the OPC server
SINAUT MICRO can be combined with SINAUT ST7cc to
form a cost-optimized central fault message and telecon-
trol system that can grow to meet increased requirements.
SINAUT ST7
Transmission networks
SINAUT ST7 demonstrates its versatility in the selection
of the transmission network. In the classical WAN sector,
these are:
• Dedicated lines (private or leased)
• Private radio networks (optionally with time slot proce-
dure)
• Analog telephone network
• Digital ISDN network
• Mobile radio network (GSM)
For this purpose, SINAUT ST7 also offers appropriate
modems for conventional WANs. In addition to classi-
cal networks, SINAUT communication is also possible
over Ethernet-based WANs, namely:

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• Via Ethernet-based wireless systems, e.g. Industrial
Wireless LAN with SCALANCE W
• Via fiber-optic conductors, e.g. through use of
SCALANCE X switches with optical ports; distances of up
to 120 km can then be spanned
• Via public networks and Internet using DSL and/or GPRS
All networks can be combined as required in a SINAUT proj-
ect. Star, line, node and mixed network topologies of these
basic structures can be established.
A station can be linked to two transmission paths for re-
dundant data transmission. The two paths can be of the
same type or also different, e.g. dedicated line combined
with telephone network or ISDN with DSL.
SINAUT ST7cc/sc control center system
SINAUT ST7cc is the standard SINAUT I&C system based on
WinCC. Using the SINAUT ST7sc program package with the
Data Access OPC interface, the the SINAUT ST7 stations
can also be linked to control systems from other vendors.
It supplies the archives with process data in line with the
provided time stamp and is also able to link sector-typical
logging systems such as ACRON. In order to increase the
availability, the control center can also be designed as a
redundant system in conjunction with the WinCC redun-
dancy package.
Remote programming and diagnostics
Both in the commissioning phase and during operation,
program modifications or remote diagnostics are easy to
carry out in the remote stations via the SINAUT telecontrol
network, even without interrupting ongoing process data
communication. This saves travel times and maintenance
visits.
Future-oriented and economical
SINAUT ST7 is a telecontrol system produced on the basis
of the SIMATIC S7 automation system and it resumes and
continuously evolves the successful properties of the previ-
ous SINAUT ST1 system based on SIMATIC S5. The consis-
tent use of the SIMATIC platform ensures the long service
life and economy of plant investments and ensures com-
patibility with previous and future systems.

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Remote maintenance via TeleService

Machines and plants are increasingly being at locations

that are distant from the point of generation. Plant con-
structors must nevertheless be able to provide support
in the event of a fault. In particular during the warranty
period this can result in high costs. TeleService helps to
reduce this risk.
The possible applications for TeleService are manifold.
Plants can be diagnosed, values set and data transmitted
from any place on earth via a telephone cable.

TeleService contributes significantly to reduce travel and

personnel costs for service calls and has therefore been a
standard tool in automation for a long time.

Field of application

Remote connections with TeleService can be used for

remote maintenance and remote linking. Remote main-
tenance permits access to a CPU with STEP 7 or an HMI
device over WinCC. A remote link is a connection for data
transmission. As an additional function, TeleService en-
ables text messages to be sent to cell phones or as e-mail
through SIMATIC controllers.
Remote maintenance
For remote maintenance a technician dials into a remote
plant by telephone. STEP 7 can be used to read status in-
formation or to correct the user program remotely.
Remote link
Remote links are used to transmit data over the telephone
network. TeleService supports program-controlled connec-
tion buildup between the PG or PC and automation system.
Process data exchange between several automation sys-
tems can also be coordinated.
TeleService adapter with integrated modem
Connection build-up
Access to the automation network is not implemented via
the virus-prone office network, but instead using a login
and password over a secure connection from the telephone
network through the TeleService adapter directly into the
automation network.
In addition to password protection, a call-back function is
provided. If this function is activated, the plant calls back a
predefined number and only establishes a connection with
this number. In the case of Industrial Ethernet, the firewall
integrated into the TeleService Adapter IE that is pre-pa-
rameterized for automation tasks ensures that only the
relevant ports and utilities are enabled.

The call is dialed up on the TeleService adapter via the

integrated analog or ISDN modem, or alternatively via an
externally connected GSM modem MD720-3.

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Remote access via the Internet via the GPRS router

SCALANCE DSL
S61x router VPN tunnel 2
S7-300 with
CPU 315-2 DP
and CP 343-1
VPN VPN Lean
Service Center tunnel 1 tunnel 3

Internet SCALANCE S

PROFIBUS

GPRS Industrial Ethernet

Provider Remote Station 2

S7-300 with
S7-300 CP 343-1
with CP 343-1 Advanced Service PC with
Software SOFTNET
VPN tunnel 3 Security Client

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Remote Station 1

Typical remote access scenarios to distributed S7 stations via a secure GPRS-based Internet connection

Remote diagnostics and remote maintenance of production
plants have become indispensible in modern automation
technology. They are more efficient and more cost-effec-
tive than an on-site service employee on site. This allows
faults to be detected and cleared much faster, downtimes
of machines are reduced and their availability is increased.
In all cases, the communication is reliably protected by
authentication and encryption via a virtual private network
(VPN) tunnel, in order to rule out the possibilty of indus-
trial espionage or manipulation.
Some advantages at a glance

Optimum remote maintenance is based on reliable, per-
manently available, secured and economical data connec-
tions.
Depending on the application, SIMATIC NET provides the
appropriate solution to this:
• For continuous connections or simultaneous access to
several plants, a solution using SCALANCE S is recom-
mended, both on the service and the plant side.
• For flexible access for remote maintenance from any
Internet connection – whether in the office, home of-
fice or hotel room – SOFTNET Security Client is the right
software solution for connecting to the SCALANCE S
installed on the system.
• For plants, on which a wired network connection
is not possible or not desirable, the mobile router
MD741-1 establishes remote maintenance access to the
SCALANCE S in the Service Center.
Optimized servicing of remote plants
External stations can be reached around the world
All remote stations can be parameterized and
diagnosed using standard STEP 7 resources
High availability of the communication by means of
standardized mobile radio and Internet technology
GPRS ensures short transmission times and continu-
ous online connection
Economical data transmission by billing on the basis
of the data volume
VPN functionality allows a secure, protected and en-
crypted data connection via the standard IPSec
High degree of security thanks to integrated firewall
Simple and user-friendly configuration of the VPN
tunnel using the Security Configuration Tool

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Telecontrol with standardized protocols

Future-oriented and economical – with standards of Types of communication

SIPLUS RIC
SIPLUS RIC (Remote Interface Control) is a telecontrol system
based on the SIMATIC S7 automation system with interna-
tionally standardized communications protocols for:
• Serial transmission IEC 60870-5-101
• Ethernet (TCP/IP) IEC 60870-5-104
• Protective equipment connection IEC 60870-5-103
It provides secure communication with reduced data vol-
ume for reliable operation in the Wide Area Network (WAN)
thanks to event-driven, time-stamped transmission and
monitored output of commands.
SIPLUS RIC is an integrated, scalable system with the same
functionalities, starting with the ET 200S as compact device
all the way to the fault-tolerant S7-400H system, as well as
for PCS7 systems. The SIPLUS RIC software libraries are based
on the standard SIMATIC Manager and can be used on vari-
ous, mutually compatible types of SIMATIC S7 devices. This
saves hardware and programming costs.
SIPLUS RIC is available in bundles based on the SIMATIC S7
standard components or on SIPLUS extreme components
with:
• extended temperature range
• Protection against increased humidity, condensation and
corrosive conditions
Classical WAN
• Dedicated line via modems, e.g. SINAUT MD2
• Dedicated line via fiber-optic cables
• Private radio networks
TCP/IP-based WAN
• Ethernet networks, e.g. SCALANCE X with fiber-optic cables
• Wireless, e.g. SCALANCE W with Ethernet wireless
• Public networks and the Internet using DSL and/or GPRS
• Satellite communication, e.g. Inmarsat
Data security
• Time stamp at the data source
• Time synchronization is possible via the NTP or IEC protocol
• Data buffer for bridging communication breaks
• Monitored output of commands for reliable detection of
malfunctions
Applications
• Easy integration of SIPLUS RIC products into SCADA systems
• Migration of legacy SCADA systems
• Migration of automation functions into existing third-party
systems
• With SIPLUS RIC, you can set up star and line topologies.
• A station can be linked to two transmission paths for redun-
dant data transmission.

Control center

SINAUT IEC60870-5-104
MD741-1
DSL Router SCALANCE S612,
Security Module Radio

SCALANCE SINAUT
X101-1LD MD2
SIMATIC S7-400, SIMATIC S7-300,
CPU 414/416PN, CP341,
SIPLUS RIC Software Fiber optic cable SIPLUS RIC Software

IEC60870-5-101
SIPROTEC SCALANCE
7SJ63 X101-1LD

SINAUT SINAUT SINAUT SINAUT

MD741-1 MD741-1 MD2 MD2
IEC60870-5-103

SIMATIC S7-300, SIMATIC ET 200S, SIMATIC S7-400H , SIMATIC ET 200S, SIMATIC S7-300,
CPU 315/317/319PN, IM151-8 PN/DP CPU, CP443-1EX20, IM151-8 PN/DP CPU, CP341,
SIPLUS RIC Software SIPLUS RIC Software SIPLUS RIC Software SIPLUS RIC Software SIPLUS RIC Software

Flexible communication options with SIPLUS RIC in a wide area network (WAN)

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Practical data

Communication Systems Compared in Practice

Industrial PROFINET PROFIBUS DP AS-Interface IO-Link
Ethernet
Criteria

Data rate 10/100 Mbit/s 9,6 Kbit/s – 12 Mbit/s Send cycles 5 ms 4.8/38.4 Kbit/s or
1 Gbit/s Adjustable SIO (switching operation)
(not with PROFINET)
31.25 Kbit/s 1)

Number of nodes more than 1000 125 62 2

Maximum

125 DP/PA links 1)

31 field devices per 1)
DP/PA link

Length of the network
between two nodes: For the entire network:
Electrical up to 100 m:
optical up to 3 km
(Multimode) or up to
120 km (single mode)
For the entire network:
electrical up to 10 km:
- + without repeaters
up to 1 km
- + with repeaters up
to 10 km
optically with optical
link modules (OLM)
up to 1875 km
electrical up to Electrical up to 20 m:
600 m:
- with extension plug
up to 200 m
- with repeater or
extender up to
300 m
- with repeater and
extension plug up to
600 m

Topology Line Tree Ring Star Line Tree Ring Star Line Tree Star Point-to-point

Power supply - separate 24 V DC separate 24 V DC Sensors and modules: Integrated

- Power-over-Ethernet (also via hybrid cable) over bus cable actuators:
(PoE) over UAUX 2 V DC (stan-
dard case) or
over bus cable (30 V)
G_IK10_XX_00004

Fail-safe communication PROFIsafe SIL3, PL e PROFIsafe SIL3, PL e ASIsafe SIL3, PL e -

The table contains empirical values that can serve as recommenda- 1) For PROFIBUS PA
tions for selecting the optimum network.

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Devices and services for Industrial Ethernet

Communications processor (CP) and network components –
supported functions

The following products support the listed Product PG/OP S7 Open PROFINET PROFINET Web PROFI-
functions or can be used in combination communi- communi- CBA IO diagnos- safe
with these functions cation cation tics

SIMATIC

S7-200 CP 243-1 ● ●
CP 243-1 IT ● ● ●
S7-300 CP 343-1 Lean
13)
● ●1) ● ●2) ●
CP 343-1
13)
● ● ● ● 8)
●
CP 343-1 Advanced
10)
● ● ● ● ● ●9)
CP 343-1 ERPC ● ●1) ● ●14)
TIM 3V-IE
13)
● ●3)
TIM 3V-IE Advanced ● ●3)
S7-400 CP 443-1
10)
● ● ● ● ● ●4)
CP 443-1 Advanced
10)
● ● ● ● ● ●9) ●4)
SIMATIC CP 5100 ●
TDC
CP 51M1 ●
PCS 7 CP 443-1 ● ● ● ● ●
PC
S7-1613
S7-REDCONNECT
CP 1613 A2/CP 1623 ● ● ● ●
Development Kit
DK-16xx PN IO CP 1616 ● ●
SIMOTION

MCI-PN 5) ● ● ● ● ●
CBE30 6) ● ● ● ● ●
SIMATIC IPC/PG

Microbox PC S7-1613
S7-REDCONNECT CP 1613 A2/CP 1623 ● ● ● ●
Box PC
Rack PC CP 1616 ●12) ● ●
Panel PC Development Kit
DK-16xx PN IO
Field PG CP 1604 ●12) ● ●
CP 1616 onboard 11) ● 12)
● ●
SOFTNET PN IO 1612 A2 ●
PN CBA
OPC server 1612 A2 ●
SOFTNET S7/
SOFTNET-S7 Lean 1612 A2 ● ● ●
PC-based Automation
G_IK10_XX_10231

WinAC CP 1613 A2/CP 1623 7) ● ●

WinAC RTX/RTX F
CP 1604/CP 1616 ● ● ● ● ● ●15)
1) Only as server 7) Also with integrated Ethernet-interface 11) Not for field PG
2) Only IO Device of the SIMATIC IPC 12) In combination with WinAC
3) Only within the scope of the telecontrol 8) As IO controller or IO device 13) CPs for S7-300/S7-400 are also available as SIPLUS components
protocol SINAUT ST7 9) FTP, web, e-mail for corrosive atmosphere/condensation
4) With CPU 416F 10) CPs for S7-300/S7-400 are also available as 14) MES/ERP interface via partner software
5) In connection with SIMOTION P SIPLUS components for corrosive atmosphere/con- 15) With F variant
6) In connection with SIMOTION D densation

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The following products support the listed Product PG/OP S7 Open PROFINET PROFINET Web PROFI-
functions or can be used in combination communi- communi- CBA IO diagnos- safe
with these functions cation cation tics

SINAMICS

S120
CBE20 for SINAMICS
S120 multi-axis layout ● ● ●
with CU320

SINUMERIK

840D CP 343-1 ● ● ● ●2) ●

CP 343-1 Advanced ● ● ● ● ● ●3)
Network components 1)

4)
SCALANCE X-200
X-200 XF-200
X-200IRT
4) ● ● ●
XF-200IRT

5)
SCALANCE X-300
X-300 XR-300
X-300EEC
● ● ●
XR-300EEC

SCALANCE
X-400 X-400 ● ● ●

SCALANCE W-780
W-700 W-740
● ● ●

Network transitions

IE/AS-i LINK PN IO ● ● ●

IWLAN/PB Link PN IO ● ●
G_IK10_XX_10232

IE/PB link PN IO ● ●

1) The components of the SCALANCE X, SCALANCE W and
SCALANCE S product families can be used with all indus-
trial Ethernet networks for setting up a network and for
processing data
2) As IO controller or IO device
3) FTP, web, e-mail
4) Some SCALANCE X200/200IRT are available as SIPLUS
components also for extended temperature range
-25 ... +60/+70°C and corrosive atmosphere/condensa-
tion
5) As SIPLUS component also available for corrosive
atmosphere/condensation

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Devices and services for Industrial Ethernet

Integrated interface – supported functions

The following products support the listed Product PG/OP S7 Open PROFINET PROFINET Web PROFI-
functions or can be used in combination communi- communi- CBA IO diagnos- safe
with these functions cation cation tics

SIMATIC Controllers
2)
S7-1200 CPU 1211C
CPU 1212C
2)
2)
● ● ●1) ●
CPU 1214C

S7-300 CPU 315/317-2 PN/DP

2)
● ● ●1) ● ● ●
CPU 315/317F-2 PN/DP
2)
● ● ●1) ● ● ● ●
CPU 319-3 PN/DP ● ● ●1) ● ● ●
● ● ●1) ● ● ● ●
Modular

CPU 319F-3 PN/DP

S7-400 CPU 414-3 PN/DP ● ● ●1) ● ● ●

CPU 416-3 PN/DP
3)
● ● ●1) ● ● ●
CPU 416F-3 PN/DP ● ● ●1) ● ● ● ●
ET 200pro IM 154-8 PN/DP CPU ● ● ●1) ● ● ●
ET 200S
IM 151-8 PN/DP CPU
2)
● ● ●1) ● ● ●
IM 151-8F PN/DP CPU
2)
● ● ●1) ● ● ● ●
S7-mEC RTX /RTX F
3)
● ● ●1) ● ● ● ●4)
Embedded

IPC427C-RTX /RTX F
3)
● ● ●1) ● ● ● ●4)
HMI IPC477C-HMI/RTX ● ● ●1) ● ● ●
WinAC MP 177/277/377 ● ● ●1) ● ● ●
5)
PC-based

Standard PC or
SIMATIC IPC with ● ● ●1) ● ● ●4)
WinAC RTX/RTX F

SIMATIC Distributed I/O

IM 151-3 PN 2)
ET 200S
IM 151-3 PN HS
● ●
IM 151-3 PN HF
IM 151-3 PN FO
● ● ●
ET 200M IM 153-4 PN 2)
● ●
ET 200pro IM 154-4 PN HF
IM 154-6 PN HF IWLAN
● ● ●
ET 200eco PN
● ●
SINAMICS

S120 CU310 PN for

SINAMICS S120 AC ● ● ●
Drives

G120
G120 central
G_IK10_XX_10233

Frequency converter
and G120D distributed ● ● ●
frequency converter
(CU240S PN/PN-F)

1) Open Industrial Ethernet communication 3) As SIPLUS component also available for corrosive
2) As SIPLUS component also available for extended atmosphere/condensation
temperature range -25…+60/+70 °C and aggres- 4) For F variant only
sive atmosphere/condensation 5) Selected Ethernet interface only

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The following products support the listed Product PG/OP S7 Open PROFINET PROFINET Web PROFI-
functions or can be used in combination communi- communi- CBA IO diagnos- safe
with these functions cation cation tics

SINUMERIK

840D sl ● ● ● ● 2) ●

SIMOTION

SIMOTION C240 PN ● ● ● ● ● ●
D410 PN ● ● ● ● ●
D4x5 ● ● ● ●
P350 ● ● ● ●
SIMATIC IPC/PG

Microbox PC 1) SOFTNET S7/

S7 Lean Integrated interfaces ● ● ●
Box PC
Rack PC
Panel PC
SOFTNET
PN IO Integrated interfaces ●
Field PG M
PN CBA
OPC server Integrated interfaces ●

SIMATIC HMI

Multi Panel
Panels
177/277/377 1)
● ● ●
TP/OP 177/277 1) ● ● ●
Mobile Panel 177/277 1) ● ● ●
Mobile Panel 277
IWLAN
● ● ●
Mobile Panel 277F
IWLAN
● ● ● ●
Visualization WinCC flexible ● ●
software
PC/PG
WinCC ● ● ●
SIMATIC Sensors

Code-reading VS 130-2 ● ●
systems
MV440 ● ●
RFID RF180C ● ●
systems
RF182C ●3)
RF170C ●
G_IK10_XX_10234

ASM 475 ● ●
SIMATIC software
RF-MANAGER
●
1) As SIPLUS component also available for corrosive 2) NCU 720.2 PN, 730.2 PN only
aggressive atmosphere/condensation 3) TCP/IP only

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Devices and services for PROFIBUS

Communications processor (CP) – supported functions

The following products support the listed Product PG/OP S7 Open DP/PA FMS OPC PROFI-
functions or can be used in combination communi- communi- safe
with these functions cation cation

SIMATIC

S7-300 5)
7)
CP 342-5 / CP 342-5 FO ● ● ● ●
CP 343-5 ● ● ● ●
S7-400 CP 443-5 Basic ● ● ● ●
CP 443-5 Extended
5)
● ● ● ● ●3)
IM 467/467 FO ●
SIMATIC
TDC CP 50M0 ●

SINUMERIK

840D CP 342-5/CP 342-5 FO ● ● ● ●

CP 343-5 ● ● ● ●
SIMATIC IPC/PG

Microbox PC Development Kit

DK-56xx CP 5603
Box PC
Rack PC CP 5512/CP 5611 A2/
Panel PC
SOFTNET-DP
SOFTNET-DP slave CP 5621/CP 5711
●1) ●2) ● ●
Field PG
CP 5512/CP 5611 A2/
IPC427C SOFTNET-S7
CP 5621/CP 5711
●1) ● ● ●
CP 5613 A2/CP 5613 FO/
DP-5613
CP with DP-Base CP 5623
● ● ● ●
S7-5613 CP 5614 A2/CP 5624 ● ● ● ●
FMS-5613 CP 5614 A2/CP 5624 ● ● ● ●
PC-based Automation

WinAC CP 5603 /
WinAC RTX/RTX F CP 5613 A2/CP 5623 ● ● ●4) ●6)
CP 5611 A2/CP 5621

PC/Notebook
CP 5512/CP 5611 A2/
PC SOFTNET-DP
SOFTNET-DP slave CP 5621/CP 5711
●1) ●2) ● ●
CP 5512/CP 5611 A2/
SOFTNET-S7
CP 5621/CP 5711
●1) ● ● ●
CP 5613 A2/CP 5613 FO/
DP-5613
CP with DP-Base ● ● ● ●
G_IK10_XX_50101

CP 5623

S7-5613 CP 5614 A2/CP 5624 ● ● ● ●

FMS-5613 CP 5614 A2/CP 5624 ● ● ● ●
1) in combination with STEP 7 5) CPs for S7-300/S7-400 are also available as SIPLUS components
2) Not for SOFTNET-DP slave for corrosive atmosphere/condensation
3) With CPU 416F 6) for F-Version only
4) Without PA 7) As SIPLUS component also available for extended temperature
range -25…+60/+70 °C and aggressive atmosphere/condensation

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Integrated interface – supported functions

The following products support the listed Product PG/OP S7 Open DP/PA FMS OPC PROFI-
functions or can be used in combination communi- communi- safe
with these functions cation cation

SIMATIC
4) 4)
CPU 315F /317F /
S7-300
319F
● ● ● ●
CPUs with
DP interface
3) ● ● ●
S7-400 CPU 414H/417H
3)
● ● ● ●
CPU 416F ● ● ● ●
3)
CPU 41x -2/3
FM 458-1 DP ● ● ●
(isochronous)
CPUs with
DP interface
3) ● ● ●
ET 200S IM 151-1
4)
● ●
IM 151-1 HF
4)
● ● ●
IM 151-7 CPU
4)
● ● ●
IM 151-7 F-CPU
4)
● ● ● ●
ET 200iSP
IM 152-1 ● ●2)

ET 200eco
BM 141/142/143/148 ● ● ●1)

ET 200M IM 153-1
4)
● ●
IM 153-2
4)
● ● ● ●
● ● G_IK10_XX_50102
ET 200pro IM 154-1 DP

IM 154-2 DP HF ● ● ●
1) Only BM 148 4) as SIPLUS components also available
2) With 1.5 Mbit/s, via RS485-iS coupler for extended temperature range
3) As SIPLUS component also available for corrosive -25 ... +60/+70°C and corrosive
atmosphere/condensation atmosphere/condensation

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Devices and services for PROFIBUS

Integrated interface – supported functions

The following products support the listed Product PG/OP S7 Open DP/PA FMS OPC PROFI-
functions or can be used in combination communi- communi- safe
with these functions cation cation

SINUMERIK

810D/840Di/840Di sl ● ● ●
840D/840D sl ● ● ● ●2)
SIMOTION

SIMOTION C240, C240 PN ● ● ● ● ●

C/P/D
P350 ● ● ● ●
D410, D425/435/445 ● ● ● ● ●
SINAMICS

G120/G130/G150,
S110/S120/S150
● ● ●3)

SIMATIC IPC/PG

Microbox PC
IPC427C
Box PC
Rack PC
SOFTNET-DP Box PC 627B/847B ●1) ● ● ●
Rack PC 847B
Panel PC
Field PG

SOFTNET-DP HMI IPC477C/577C/677B

Slave Field PG M2
●1) ● ●

PC-based Automation

G_IK10_XX_50103
WinAC
WinAC MP ● ●4)

1) in combination with STEP 7

2) software version 2.5 or higher
3) SINAMICS G120, S110, S120 only
4) DP only

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The following products support the listed Product PG/OP S7 Open DP/PA FMS OPC PROFI-
functions or can be used in combination communi- communi- safe
with these functions cation cation

SIMATIC HMI

Panels

OP, TP, MP
1)
● ● ●

Visualization WinCC flexible ● ●

software
PC/PG
WinCC ● ● ●
SIMATIC sensors

Code reading VS 130-2 ● ● DP

systems
MV440 ● ● DP
RFID ASM 456 ● ●
systems

ASM 475 ● ●
RF170C ● ●
SIMATIC software
RF-MANAGER
●

Failsafe Light arrays SIMATIC

G_IK10_XX_50104
sensors FS 400 PROFIBUS/ ● ●
PROFIsafe
Laser scanner
SIMATIC FS600
● ●
1) As SIPLUS component also available for corrosive
atmosphere/condensation

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Advantages at a glance

Overall solution from the bus system to engineering

and diagnostic tools

Security of investment due to compatible, continu-

ing development based on international standards

Setting up of networked, safety-oriented applica-

tions through the PROFIsafe safety profile for
PROFIBUS and PROFINET

Integrated communication from the field level to the

enterprise resource planning (ERP) level

Real-time communication and data transmission on

an Ethernet bus system

High degree of mobility and flexibility through

industrial wireless communication

Reliable protection of the automation solution, e.g.

against addressing errors or unauthorized access

Reliable, rugged and safe network components with

integrated diagnostics functions

In various SIMATIC NET components (e.g. SCALANCE,

OSM/ESM, CPs with IT functions), extensive parameter-
ization and diagnostics functions are provided through
open protocols and interfaces (e.g. web server, net-
work management).
These open interfaces provide access to those compo-
nents which can also be used for illicit activities.

When the above-mentioned functions and the open

interfaces and protocols are used (e.g. SNMP, HTTP
and Telnet), appropriate security precautions must be
implemented to suppress unauthorized access to the
components or network, especially from the WAN/In-
ternet.
For this reason, automation networks can be isolated
from the remaining corporate network using suitable
firewall systems (e.g. SCALANCE S).

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