Industrial Communication

for Automation and Drives

Overview
automation
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Open communication at a glance

Data communication

Data communication is used for data

interchange between programmable
controllers or between programmable
controller and intelligent peers (such as
PCs, computers, etc.).
Network communication
The communication link can be estab- Point-to-point
lished using integrated interfaces in the
programmable controller (CPU) or by
using communications processors
(CPs/TIMs). Multi-point Interface
Data transmission is event-controlled,
and is initiated by calling a communica-
tion block.
SIMATIC S7 and SIMOTION provide multi- PROFIBUS
point interface (MPI), PROFIBUS and
Industrial Ethernet for data communica-
tion.
Industrial mobile communication Industrial Ethernet
The basis for industrial mobile communi-
cation are worldwide networks such as
WLAN, GSM or, in the near future, UMTS
which implement simple, secure solu-
tions for local or worldwide company
networks. The basis for secure global
data communication is TCP/IP.

Process or field communication

Process or field communication is used

to interface actuators/sensors to a
programmable controller by means of
distributed I/O.
The link can be established via integrated AS-Interface
interfaces on the CPU or by means of
interface modules (IMs, CPs).
The exchanging of process signals from
the actuators/sensors can take place
cyclically via the process image or
individually via control command.
SIMATIC provides PROFIBUS DP and
PROFIBUS
AS-Interface for process or field
communication. It also provides EIB,
which forms the link between production
automation and building services
automation.

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General 2
High-availability and fail-safe
communication 26
Network interfaces 28
Transmission media 29
Data communica-
tion is implemented
Totally Integrated Automation 30
using MPI, PROFIBUS PROFInet 31
and Industrial Manufacturing Execution Systems 32
Ethernet. Glossary 33

In point-to-point communication, two stations interchange data with

one another. The point-to-point structure represents the simplest form
of communication.

The multi-point interface (MPI) is an integrated interface on Data communication systems 5

programmable controllers such as SIMATIC® or SIMOTION as well as on
SIMATIC PCs, PGs and Panels. Point-to-point communication 3
Multi-point interface (MPI) 18
PROFIBUS is for data communication between programmable controllers PROFIBUS 19
made by different manufacturers. Industrial Ethernet 20
Worldwide communication 22
Industrial Ethernet (IEEE 802.3 and 802.3u) is the international standard Network performance and power 23
for area networks, and is currently the number one network in the LAN
landscape worldwide.
Typical practice-related data (Table) 24

Process or field communication 5

PROFIBUS DP/PA 10
- PROFIBUS DP master 10
- PROFIBUS DP slaves 12
Typical practice-related data (Table) 14
As low-cost alternative to a wiring harness, AS-Interface connects
sensors and actuators using a two-wire cable.

PROFIBUS (IEC 61158/EN 50170) is the international field standard, and AS-Interface 8
is the world market leader among field buses. - AS-Interface master 8
- AS-Interface slaves 9
DP/AS-Interface link 8
Process or field Safety at work 8
communication is
Typical practice-related data (Table) 14
supported by the
AS-Interface and
PROFIBUS DP
networks. 3
Industrial communication
This brochure provides an
overview of Siemens products
for industrial communication
in automation.
The following criteria are avail-
able as selection assistance:
Types of communication:
process or field communi-
cation and data communica-
tion with typical applica-
tions.
Sample configurations
which demonstrate a wide
variety of possible solutions.
Comparisons between the
technical specifications for
the various bus systems.
Totally Integrated Automation
Totally Integrated Automation® (TIA)
stands for a complete line of automation
components providing the very highest
level of integration: three-fold integration.
• An integrated software toolset supports
all project phases, from hardware
selection over programming and
operation to diagnostics and
maintenance.
• All tools access a common database,
saving configuring overhead and
ensuring project-wide data consistency.
• Communication within TIA is integrated
from the field level to the process
control level: Industrial Ethernet,
PROFIBUS with AS-Interface as
extended arm (for interfacing switching
and installation technology),
For information
on Component
based Automa-
tion and
PROFInet,
see page
4 via programmable controllers or links.
Protocol applications (e.g.
PROFIBUS DP).
Allocation of products (e.g.
CP) to automation systems
(e.g. controllers) in the
relevant bus system (e.g.
Industrial Ethernet).
Navigation assistance for
obtaining more detailed
information.
A glossary of the most
important abbreviated
terms.
The configurations shown in
the brochure must be regard-
ed as sample configurations
for informative purposes only.
EIB (for integrating building services
automation). Centralized and
distributed I/O are configured in the
exact same way.
SIMATIC IT
Siemens recently expanded the Totally
Integrated Automation solution platform
to include Manufacturing Execution
Systems (MES). SIMATIC IT forms the
bridge between automation level and
corporate management level.
Component based Automation
based on PROFInet
Component based Automation is the TIA
concept for modular plant and machine
construction. It utilizes the benefits of
component technology, which has
already successfully established itself in
the software world. PROFInet, the
communication standard developed by
PROFIBUS International, is used for
communication.
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Integrated communication plays a
decisive role
As economically-priced alternative to the
cable harness, AS-Interface connects
sensors and actuators over a two-wire
cable.
The basis for building services automation
is the international EIB standard
(EN 50090, ANSI EIA 776).
The multi-point interface (MPI) is an
interface integrated in SIMATIC® S7®/C7®
programmable controllers, SIMOTION,
and SIMATIC PCs, PGs and OPs/PPs/TDs.
The MPI makes it possible to set up short-
distance communication networks.
PROFIBUS (IEC 61158/EN 50170) is the
international standard for the field level,
is the world market leader among field
buses, and provides powerful process or
field communication.
Industrial Ethernet
(IEEE 802.3 and 802.3u) is the
international standard for area networks.
At present, Industrial Ethernet is the
number one network in the LAN
landscape, with a market share of over
80%. Industrial Ethernet is used to set up
powerful long-distance communication
networks.
Industrial Mobile Communication
Industrial Mobile Communication is the
term used for industrial mobile
communication products (such as MOBIC)
from SIMATIC NET which use wireless
communication. The basis for Industrial
Mobile Communication are worldwide
networks such as WLAN (to IEEE
802.11b), GSM, or the networks of the
future, UMTS. Thanks to the growing
versatility of information technology,
Industrial Mobile Communication is being
used with increasing frequency in the
world of automation.
Network interfaces are implemented
 Bus system allocation
and performance
range coverage
The various bus systems are divided into
Automation level
buses for:
Process or field communication
Process communication or field

Data communication
Management
communication is used to interface
sensors and actuators to a programmable
controller.
Enterprise level
These devices can be linked via integrated
interfaces on the CPU or by means of
interface modules (IMs, CPs).
SIMATIC and SIMOTION provide PROFIBUS Control level
DP and AS-Interface for process or field
communication, as well as EIB, which
serves as bridge between production
automation and building services Field level
communi-

automation.
or field-
Process

cation

Integrated interface
For PROFIBUS DP and AS-Interface
(SIMATIC S7 only), integrated interfaces
are available on the CPUs for SIMATIC
S7/C7 programmable controllers,
SIMOTION, the SIMATIC PCS 7 process
control system, and SIMATIC PCs and PGs.
Integrated interfaces provide a cost-
optimized DP interface for fieldbus
communication.
Using communication processors
In today's powerful programmable
controllers, it is often more practical to
interface multiple PROFIBUS DP lines to
programmable controllers by means of
communications processors.
Performance/
transmission
rate
Data communication
Data communication is used for data
interchange between programmable
controllers or between programmable
controllers and intelligent peers (PCs,
computers, etc.).
SIMATIC and SIMOTION are equipped
with multi-point interface (MPI),
Using communications processors
High-performance CPs are available for
Industrial Ethernet which are already
equipped with communication software,
thus off-loading the stations by making
it unnecessary for them to perform
communication tasks (e.g. flow control,
blocking, etc.).

This not only enables the connection of
a larger number of I/O devices, but also
the separate handling of individual
production areas.
PROFIBUS and Industrial Ethernet for use
in data communication.
Integrated interface
For Industrial Ethernet and MPI,
integrated interfaces are available on
SIMATIC S7 programmable controllers,
PCs, PGs, and SIMOTION systems.

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Industrial networks
The graphic shows connection of different
automation systems to the standardized
networks

Internet Pad PC

Access Point

HMI systems Notebook

PC

Controller

Converter

Field devices

Link

6 Sensors
 Mobile telephone Internet Pad
Telecontrol and
substation control
and protection PC

Motion Control Systems

Teleservice

Controller

Controller Controller

Link
Field device for
hazardous areas

Link

MOTION Control Drives

MOTION Control System

Link

Actuator Controller

Power
supply

Sensors 7
Process or field communication
AS-Interface

Valves, actuators, drives – many different

components are used at the field level.
All of these actuators/sensors must be
interfaced to an automation system. SIMATIC C7-621 ASi

Today, distributed I/O are being used at Integrated interface

the field level as intelligent on-site (Specification V2.0)
outposts, so to speak.
Process or field communication is SIMATIC ET 200X
supported by the AS-Interface and
PROFIBUS DP networks CP 142-2
AS-Interface
At the field level, one finds numerous SIMATIC S7-300
sensors and actuators. As price-efficient
alternative to the cable harness, CP 343-2
AS-Interface connects these components CP 343-2 P
using a two-wire cable.
SIMATIC C7
AS-Interface is used where individual
SIMATIC S7-200
actuators/sensors are spatially distributed
throughout the machine (e.g. in a CP 243-2
bottling plant).
AS-Interface is the open international
EN 50295 Standard. All over the world,
leading manufacturers of actuators and
sensors support AS-Interface. Interested
DP/AS-Interface Link 20E
companies have full access to the
electrical and mechanical specifications
for this interface.

Safety at work
The 'safety at work' concept enables the
Safety monitor
Standard PLC/standard master integration of fail-safe components such
as Emergency Stop switches, safety door
Power supply
switches or fail-safe light grid in an
Fail safe slave AS-Interface network. These components
Standard with Emergency
Stop
are fully compatible with familiar AS-I
slave
components (such as master, slaves,
power supply, repeaters, etc.), are based
on EN 50295 and are jointly operated on
Signal evaluation
the yellow AS-i cable.
Fail safe slave/safety monitor

Master information (through regular I/O transfer)

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AS-interface is a single-master system.
Communications processors (CPs) are
available for SIMATIC families which serve
as master for controlling processor or
field communication.
Extended AS-Interface Specification V2.1
permits interfacing of up to 62 slaves.
Thanks to the integration of analog-value
processing in the masters, accessing
Power supply
analog values is just as easy as accessing
digital values. A DP/AS-Interface Link is
User submodule
used to interface the SIMATIC S7-400®
to the AS-i network. DP/AS-Interface Link
20E in IP20 is available for connecting
the AS-Interface network directly to
AS-i panelboard
PROFIBUS DP, making it possible to use
AS-i panelboard
AS-i as PROFIBUS DP subnetwork. (without AS-interface chip)
This is how you save costs LOGO!
AS-Interface replaces high-overhead
Signal column
cable harnesses and connects binary
actuators and sensors such as proximity Ultrasonic BERO
switches, valves and indicator lights to a
programmable controller, for example
SIMATIC. In practice, this means problem-
free installation, since data and power
are transported over a single cable. with integrated
Annunciator
Thanks to a specially developed cable AS-interface
and cable-piercing technology, the
AS-Interface cable can be tapped at any
point. This concept gives you enormous
flexibility and is exceptionally cost-saving.
Special knowledge of installation and K45 K60
commissioning are unnecessary. In
addition, easy cable installation, a clear
cable structure and the special design of
the AS-i cable not only greatly reduce the
risk of errors, but also the overhead for (with AS-inter-
face chip) for
service and maintenance. connection of IP 65 motor starter
Standard sensor, standard
e.g. inductive sensors
BERO

Standard encoder,
e.g. position switch

You will find the

technical speci-
fications for
AS-Interface 14 9
on page
Process or field communication
PROFIBUS DP/PA

PROFIBUS links field devices such as

distributed I/O or drives with automation
systems such as SIMATIC S7
programmable controllers, SIMOTION or
PCs.
PROFIBUS, which is based on the S7-400
IEC 61158/EN 50170 Standard, is a CPU 41x -2/3
S7-300 FM 458-1 DP
powerful, open, rugged fieldbus system
with short response times. CPU 317T-2 DP
31xF-2 DP
The following protocols are available for 31x-2 DP
process or field communication with 31xC-2 DP
PROFIBUS: SIMATIC C7
C7-633 DP
PROFIBUS DP C7-634 DP
(distributed peripherals) C7-635
C7-626
PROFIBUS DP is used to connect C7-636
distributed field devices such as SIMATIC
ET 200® or drives with very fast response
times.
S7-400
PROFIBUS PA CP 443-5 Extended
(Process Automation) S7-300 IM 467/467 FO

PROFIBUS PA is an expanded version of

PROFIBUS DP which offers intrinsically CP 342-5/CP 342-5 FO
safe data and power transmission (e.g.
measuring transducers in the food SIMATIC TDC
industry) in conformance with
International Standard IEC 6158-2. CP 50M0
PROFIBUS DP/PA is used when
actuators/sensors in the machine or plant
(e.g. at the field level) are widely
distributed and can be spatially combined SIMATIC C7
in a single station (such as the ET 200).
In this case, the actuators/sensors are CP 342-5/CP 342-5 FO
connected to the field devices, which are
supplied with output data as per the
master/slave principle and provide the
controller or PC with input data.
At SIMOTION's drive interface, the
isochrone PROFIBUS is supported by
PROFIdrive's "drive engineering" profile.

SIMOTION C/P/D

Integrated interface

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Powerful tools such as STEP 7®, COM
PROFIBUS and SIMATIC PDM are available
for configuring and assigning parameters Power PG Box Box PC 620/840
to the I/O devices. In STEP 7, centralized Rack PC 840/IL40
Panel PC IL70/670/870
I/O and distributed I/O are configured in Field PG
exactly the same way. Power PG
FI 45 V2
PDM (Process Device Manager) is the
parameter assignment tool for intelligent
Panel CP 5511/CP 5512
field devices (parameter assignments, Field PG CP 5611
diagnostics), and is called from STEP 7. CP 5613/CP 5613 FO
Rack CP 5614/CP 5614 FO
STEP 7 can be used to make changes in
user programs as well as to test and
commission SIMATIC programmable Device basis for WinAC
controllers interfaced via PROFIBUS DP
from any point in the plant. Drive ES also
makes it possible to engineer the drives WinAC Slot 412/416
from any point in the plant. (with integrated interface)
The S7-PDIAG/S7-GRAPH and ProAgent WinAC MP
diagnostic tools make it possible to carry (with integrated interface)
out process diagnostics without the need
for additional diagnostic instruments. WinAC RTX CP 5613/CP 5613 FO
WinAC

WinAC basis CP 5611

CP 5613/CP 5613 FO
WinAC PN integrated interface PC/PG

Device basis for WinAC

PC

CP 5511/CP 5512
For information CP 5611
on Component CP 5613/CP 5613 FO
based Automa-
tion and
CP 5614/CP 5614 FO
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PROFInet,
see page

S7-400
CP 443-5 Extended
IM 467/467 FO

CP 342-5/CP 342-5 FO
S7-300

ProTool/Pro CP 5511/CP 5512/CP 5611

CP 5613/CP 5613 FO
CP 5614/CP 5614 FO
CPU 317-2 PN/DP (i.V.)

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Process or field communication
PROFIBUS DP/PA
Lateral data communication on the
PROFIBUS DP
Lateral communication on the PROFIBUS
DP makes communication even faster and
easier. The master sends a message
containing setpoint values to the first
slave. The slave responds by sending its
actual values in a broadcast message,
which is heard by all the other nodes on
the bus. Recipients are mainly intelligent
devices with their own data preprocessing
capability (distributed intelligence), such
as drives or distributed PLCs. Lateral
communication requires no additional
message.
Master/slave and lateral communication
relationships can be combined as needed.
SIMATIC S7
SIMATIC C7
SINAMICS
MICROMASTER
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Isochrone mode (equidistance) can Acyclic data interchange
be set to a µs! Ideal for closed-loop
In addition to the cyclic exchange of user
control!
data, PROFIBUS DP also enables acyclic
A precisely reproducible bus cycle time messages. This makes it possible to send
is a requirement for sophisticated closed- event-controlled data to the slave, e.g.
loop control, positioning and motion drives can be easily assigned new
control applications. Every deviation can parameters dynamically while the plant
result in instable processes. Reprodu- or machine is in operation.
cibility with jitter of < 1 µs satisfies the
very strictest requirements, e.g. for
applications involving synchronism.
Drives, CPUs and modular slaves are
synchronized to a common clock pulse,
not only making it possible to perform
motion control tasks, but also enabling
precise execution of distributed general-
purpose closed-loop control and
measuring tasks.
Power PG ET 200X
Notebook
ET 200M
Field PG ET 200S ET 200L
SIMOVERT
MASTER-
DRIVES
MOBY ASM
SINUMERIK
840 Di
SIMOTION C/P/D
SIMOREG
 For PROFIBUS
DP/PA technical
specifications,
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see page

Openness all along the line Siemens itself offers a complete palette
Thanks to PROFIBUS DP's openness, it of programmable controllers, network
goes without saying that it is possible to components, communication software
interface standardized components from and field devices.
different manufacturers. And if you are a manufacturer of field
devices, we can supply you with virtually
The IEC 61158/EN 50170 ensures
everything related in any way to the
investment security for the future.
PROFIBUS interface, such as ASICs,
More than 2,000 products and services
training, certification, and much more.
from around 300 member companies all
over the world offer a wide range of field-
level products with PROFIBUS DP
interface.

SIMATIC HMI

VS 710 ET 200iS
Vision Sensor

DP/PA
coupler/link

Customer-spe- Customer-spe-
cific solutions cific solutions
with ASICs with ASICs

Mobile Panel
SITRANS P
SITRANS F US

SIMATIC PC EIB
DP/EIB Link (EN 50090, ANSI EIA 776) is the internationally
standardized building installation system and
the basis for building services automation.

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 Process or field communication
Typical practice-related data

The table below contains empiri-

cal values which are intended to
serve as recommendation for the
selection of the optimum
network.
AS-Interface PROFIBUS DP PROFIBUS PA

Connectable • Binary inputs/outputs •Binary inputs/outputs • Field devices in Zone 1

1 field devices • Analog inputs/outputs •Analog inputs/outputs
•Intelligent field devices,
e.g. drives, measuring
sensors, slaves with data
preprocessing (such as
ET 200X® or S7-300®,
SIMOTION®)
hazardous area
(type of protection: [EEx ia],
explosive group: IIC)
• Non hazardous area
(measuring transducer,
actuators or valves)

2 Programming/ - Via PROFIBUS DP Via PROFIBUS DP

commissioning with STEP 7 and PDM and PROFIBUS PA with the
SIMATIC PDM (Process
Device Manager) tool

3 Number of slaves
• Max. 62 • Max. 125 • 125 DP/PA links
• 15 typ. • 20 to 30 typ • 31 field devices per DP/PA link

4 AS-i cycle time Max. 5 ms for 31 slaves - -

Max. 10 ms for 62 slaves

Bus cycle time - 2 ms at 12 Mbit/s typ. 200 ms at 31.25 kbit/s typ.

5 10 ms at 1.5 Mbit/s typ.

Network capacity Electrical: Electrical: up to 9.6 km Hazardous area: max. 1.0 km

6 With/without repeater 100 m Optical: up to 90 km Non-haz. area: 1.9 km

7 Topology Line, tree, star Line, tree, ring, star Line, tree, star

8 Transmission media Unshielded two-wire cable Shielded two-wire cable Shielded two-wire cable

9 Available degrees IP 20 IP 20 IP 20
of protection IP 65 to IP 67 IP 65 to IP 67 IP 65 to IP 67
[EEx ia]

10 Standard EN 50 295 IEC 61158/EN 50170 IEC 61158-2

11 Power supply via bus Yes No Yes

12 Bus interface CP, integrated interface CP/IM, integrated inter- Link or segment coupler
or link face or link

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 Process or field communication
Typical practice-related data

A list of the field devices which can be interfaced to

1 the relevant networks for the purpose of process or
field communication.

2 Configuring and commissioning can be done anywhere The freely selectable communication relationships are
on the network. thus extremely flexible, easy to convert, and easy to
change.

3 Slaves are network nodes on the PROFIBUS which

send data back to the master at the master's request.

4 AS-i is a single-master system with cyclic polling. to poll the slaves, which is done at precisely
The AS-i cycle time is the time it takes for the master predetermined intervals.

5 The bus cycle time is understood to mean the time it the token (the right to send) precisely once.
takes for each master (active bus nodes) to receive

6 When using electrical components, local networks Greater distances can be bridged using optical
can extend over the distance defined in the standards. components.

7 The method of cabling used between the stations is

referred to as the network topology.

8 Transmission media are either two-wire cables or fiber- optic cables.

9 The degree of protection is shown as IPxy, whereby The second digit (y) indicates protection against water.
the first digit (x) refers to shock-hazard protection as The higher the digit, the greater the protection.
well as protection against solid bodies.

10 Standards are international norms or guidelines stipulating product properties and characteristics.

11 In some networks, the power supply for the bus nodes is also supplied by means of the bus.

12 The term 'interface' or 'interfacing' is understood to

mean the physical method of connecting bus nodes
to the bus cable.

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Data communication
Industrial Ethernet, PROFIBUS
The decision as to whether multi-point
interface (MPI), PROFIBUS or Industrial
Ethernet should be used for data
communication depends mainly on the
size of the area that must be covered by
the network, the amount of data
involved, the number of nodes involved
and the network's expandability.
A basic contingent of communication
functions on the networks ensures
consistency, that is to say, the functions
show virtually the same performance
capability over all of these networks.
The following communication
functions/services are available for data
communication:
Data communica-
PG/OP communication tion is implemented
These are integrated communication by way of MPI,
functions which allow SIMATIC and PROFIBUS and
SIMOTION systems to communicate with Industrial Ethernet
every HMI device (TD/OP) and SIMATIC
PG (STEP 7). PG/OP communication is
supported by all networks (with the
exception of MPI), e.g. commissioning
(coexistent interface).
MOBIC
S7 communication
For S7-400, S7 communication is the
integrated communication function SFB
(System Function Block), and for S7-300
it is loadable FBs optimized in the
SIMOTION and SIMATIC S7/C7 systems. Access Point,
e.g. RLM
It also makes it possible to interface PCs
and workstations.
The amount of useful data per request
may not exceed 64 kbytes.
S7 communication provides simple,
S7-300
powerful communication services as well
as a network-independent software
interface.
S5-compatible communication
(SEND/RECEIVE) SIMATIC TDC
S5-compatible communication
(SEND/RECEIVE) enables SIMATIC S7/C7
to communicate with existing systems,
above all with SIMATIC S5®, as well as
with PCs via PROFIBUS and Industrial
Ethernet.

For information
on the function-
ality of the com-
munication
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functions,
see page

SIMATIC C7 Third-party device

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 Fetch and Write are also made available
via Industrial Ethernet, ensuring that
software created for SIMATIC S5 can
continue to be used without any
MOBIC SINAUT modification.
Standard communication
PC Standard communication actually
Mobile consists of standardized protocols for
telephone data communication, such as FTP.
PROFInet
PROFInet communication services are
SIMOTION C/P/D used for data interchange between
PROFInet components via Ethernet, and
are configured graphically using a
vendor-independent engineering tool
S7-400 called SIMATIC iMap.
S7-300
OPC
(OLE for Process Control)
OPC is a standardized, open, vendor-
SIMATIC independent interface, and is used to
WinAC PN S7-200 Power PG interface OPC-capable Windows applica-
tions to S7 communication and S5-com-
patible communication (SEND/RECEIVE).
Vision Sensor Information Technology (IT) with
VS 72x
e-mail and Web technology
S7-400 Field PG This form of standard communication
links SIMATIC to IT via Industrial Ethernet.
PC
In office environments, e-mail and Web
browsers have become widely-used
communications resources.The most
widely accepted communication path is
Ethernet, although telephone lines and
the Internet are also popular.
SIMATIC
S7-400 WinAC Socket interface for Industrial
S7-300 Ethernet
This interface enables data communica-
tion with computers via TCP/IP. Users can
program their own protocols for this
interface, which is widely used in the PC
world as well as in the UNIX world. In
the SIMATIC S7, the SEND/RECEIVE (S/R)
Power blocks are used as portal to TCP/IP.
PG
Field PROFIBUS FMS
PG
PROFIBUS FMS is used for data communi-
SIMATIC C7 cation between non-identical automation
systems from different manufacturers.

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Data communication
MPI (multi-point-interface)

Supported communication functions

Controllers can be connected to the MPI
by way of interfaces integrated in the SIMOTION C/P/D
CPUs of various automation systems SIMATIC TDC
(e.g. SIMATIC, SIMOTION); PCs/PGs can
be connected to the MPI via integrated
interface/communications processor. S7-300
S7-400
• Basic S7 communication SIMATIC C7
S7-200
Data are transmitted on an event-
controlled basis by calling a
communication block (SFC) in the CPU
(basic S7 communication for S7-300,
S7-400, C7).
The advantage is that no space in user
memory is required.
The amount of user data per request
may be up to 76 bytes (small amounts OP/TD/PP
of data).
• S7 communication Field PG
• PG/OP communication
SIMATIC WinAC
SIMATIC PC

SIMATIC TDC SIMATIC C7

Integrated interface on all

SIMATIC S7/C7/TDC CPUs or
SIMATIC PCs
S7-400

S7-300
S7-200

WinAC Basis/RTX/PN
WinAC via integrated interface
WinAC Slot 412/416 or CP 5611/CP 5613

SIMATIC WinAC

Integrated interface

SIMOTION C/P/D

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 Data communication
PROFIBUS
The table contains the
functions supported
by the integrated
interfaces, communi-
cations processors
(CPs) and relevant
communications
software.
PG/OP S7
TD/OP
Integrated interface
The objective of OPC is to
standardize the interface between
programmable controllers and
applications. OPC is being used
more and more frequently for
data interchange between
automation applications.
PROFIBUS is a powerful, open, rugged
Communication OPC
bus system.
functions
PROFIBUS is fully standardized in
accordance with the IEC 61158/EN 50170
Standard, providing excellent investment
S5- FMS
comm. comp. security now and for the future.
Comm.
Siemens itself has a complete product
line of associated network components!

C7 CP 342-5
Thanks to the openness of PROFIBUS, it
can, of course, accommodate
CP 342-5 FO
standardized components from different
S7-300 CP 343-5
manufacturers.
S7-400 Integrated interface
You can do your configuring,
commissioning and troubleshooting
CP 443-5 Basic
anywhere on the bus. The freely
CP 443-5 Extended selectable communication relationships
are exceptionally flexible, easy to convert,
and easy to modify.
HMI
Supported communication functions
ProTool Pro The following communication functions
WinCC are available for data communication via
PROFIBUS:
• PG/OP communication
SIMATIC WinAC
WinAC PN
• S7 communication
WinAC Basis
• S5-compatible communication
WinAC RTX
(SEND/RECEIVE)
WinAC Slot 412/416
WinAC MP 1) • Standard communication (FMS).
1)
Without PC

Box

Panel

Integrated interface 1)

Rack
CP 5511 1)
CP 5611 1)
PG/PC
CP 5613/ CP 5613 FO 1) Technical
1) specifications
CP 5614/ CP 5614 FO for data commu-
nications, 26
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see page

1) Contained in STEP 7
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Data communication
For information

Industrial Ethernet on Component

based Auto-
mation and 2630
PROFInet,
see page

Industrial Ethernet is a powerful area and
cell network based on the IEEE 802.3
(ETHERNET) Standard.
Ethernet is also the technology on which
the Internet is based, and offers many
possibilities for worldwide networking.
The many possibilities provided by
intranet, extranet and Internet already
available in today's office environments
can also be utilized in production and
process automation.
Ethernet technology, which has been
successful over many years, in combi-
nation with switching, full-duplex mode
and autosensing allows you to match your
network's performance to your
requirements.
You can choose your data throughput
rate to suit your particular needs, since
integrated compatibility makes it possible
to introduce the new technology in
stages.
With a market share of over 80%, Ethernet
is number one in today's LAN landscape
worldwide. Ethernet provides important
properties and performance characteris-
tics which can mean many important
benefits for your application:
• Fast commissioning thanks to simple
yet sophisticated connection systems.
• High availability, since existing plants
can be expanded without perturbation.
• Virtually unlimited communication
capabilities due to scalable performance
through switching technology.
• Networking of widely varied types of
applications, such as office and
production applications.
• Company-wide communication thanks
to WAN (Wide Area Network) link-ups
such as ISDN or Internet.
• Investment security thanks to retention
of compatibility in future development.
SIMATIC NET depends on this time-
tested, reliable technology. Siemens has
already supplied hundreds of thousands SIMATIC
of components and connections for S7-200
rugged and EMC-stressed industrial sites.
SIMATIC NET provides important additions
SIMATIC C7
to traditional Ethernet technology for
SIMATIC S7-300
rugged industrial environments:
• Network components for use in rugged
industrial environments.
• Fast on-site cable preparation thanks
SIMATIC
to the FastConnect cabling system with S7-400
RJ45 technology.
• Fail-safe networks thanks to high-
speed redundancy.
• Constant monitoring of network SIMATIC
TDC
components thanks to a simple but
effective signalling concept.
PROFInet-capable products on the
Ethernet
• SIMATIC iMap engineering tool, the
configuration editor based on the
PROFInet Standard, for the graphical SIMOTION C/P/D
configuration of communication links. Note-
SIMATIC PC PC book
• SIMATIC WinAC PN PC-based control Field PG
as software PLC. Power PG
• SIMATIC NET IE/PB Link, compact
network interface between Industrial
Ethernet and PROFIBUS. WinAC PN
• PROFInet-capable CP 343-1 PN for PC-based WinAC Basis, WinAC RTX
interfacing the S7-300 to the Ethernet. Automation WinAC Slot 412/416
• PROFInet OPC server for accessing data WinAC MP
in PROFInet devices from PC
applications.
• Visualization via OPC
All visualization products which
represent OPC clients can be used,
such as SIMATIC ProTool/Pro, SIMATIC
WinCC, third-party HMI systems. MOBIC
• CPU 317-2 PN/DP with integrated
Ethernet interface (available soon).
PC
SIMATIC
PCS 7

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Vision Sensor
VS 72x
 1) Integrated interface available soon
2) SIMOTION P
3) With Industrial Databridge
4) PG communication only

Product PG/OP- S7- S5-compatible PROFInet Standard Protocol OPC

communication communication communication

CP 243-1 TCP/IP
CP 243-1 IT IT TCP/IP

CP 343-1 S/R to socket TCP/IP

CP 343-1 PN S/R to socket TCP/IP
CP 343-1 IT IT+S/R to socket TCP/IP
CPU 317-2 PN/DP 1) TCP/IP

CP 443-1 S/R to socket ISO+TCP/IP

CP 443-1 IT IT+S/R to socket ISO+TCP/IP

CP 5100 TCP/IP

2)
Integr. interface TCP/IP

Integr. interface DCOM IT+S/R to socket TCP/IP

CP 1613 DCOM IT+S/R to socket ISO+TCP/IP
CP 1612/1512 DCOM IT+S/R to socket ISO+TCP/IP
CP 1515 DCOM IT+S/R to socket TCP/IP

CP 1512/1612 3) DCOM IT+S/R to socket ISO+TCP/IP

CP 1613/1512/1612 3) DCOM IT+S/R to socket ISO+TCP/IP
CP 1613/1612/1512 DCOM IT+S/R to socket ISO+TCP/IP

Integr. interface TCP/IP

ProTool Pro TCP/IP

WinCC TCP/IP
WinAC TCP/IP

Integrated E-mail
interface Internet
or TCP/IP
Wireless via Browser + JVM
CP 1515 Thin Client

CP 1613 4) S/R to socket ISO+TCP/IP

CP 443-1 4) S/R to socket ISO+TCP/IP

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Integr. interface TCP/IP
Data communication
Worldwide communication

Today, cross-network communication and

worldwide communication are based on
TCP/IP. This Standard is used in both local
Ethernet network and on the Internet or
intranet, simplifying communication and
system interfacing.
Communication using information techno-
logy (Web, e-mail) are becoming increasingly
important in the automation world.
Communications processors transmit
event-controlled messages over IT
communication pathways by e-mail to
both local and global recipients. They are
able to provide simple visualization using
Web technology and file processing (FTP):
• CP 243-1 IT for SIMATIC S7-200
• CP 343-1 IT for SIMATIC S7-300
• CP 443-1 IT for SIMATIC S7-400
Industrial Mobile Communication
This term is used for the industrial mobile
communication products for wireless
communication from SIMATIC NET.
Industrial Mobile Communication is based Teleservice TS 980 / TS-MOBIC teleservice
on worldwide networks, such as WLAN Progressive plant automation and Is used for telecontrol of a PC or PG
(to IEEE 802.11b), GSM or, in future, increasingly extensive globalization of integrated in the plant by way of Industrial
UMTS. Thanks to enormous growth in companies are requiring more and more Ethernet.
the diversity of information technology, frequent access to teleservice systems In addition to the TS client, all software
Industrial Mobile Communication is being via stationary or radio networks. tools that are to be used must be installed
used with increasing frequency in the on the PC or PG in question (e.g.
automation world, making global SIMATIC teleservice
diagnostic software such as STEP 7 or
communication in automation The MPI interface on SIMATIC S7/C7, ProTool/Pro).
environments possible while at the same SIMOTION automation systems and OPs Only the TS 980 software executes on
time creating the possibility of problem- is extended by means of the public the remote PC/PG.
free links to the planning and office telephone network. This requires nothing
worlds through the following products: more than a TS adapter and a modem. Telecontrol
• MOBIC® Internet Pad for wireless access The Teleservice engineering tool The SINAUT telecontrol system makes it
to intranet and Internet as well as Thin establishes a connection with the possible to set up complex, widely
Client applications machine or plant, and has at its disposal distributed networks using narrow-band
• The CP 1515® communications the well-known functionality of STEP 7, transmission media. This makes it possible
processor and RLM Radio Link Modules Drive ES, SIMOTION SCOUT and the to use not only private lines or wireless
for setting up a wireless IEEE 802.11b diagnostic tools. Teleservice functions connections in communication projects,
network and for linking mobile nodes just as though you were actually at the but also leased lines or public networks
to that network. machine or in the plant. No additional such as ISDN, GSM or the analog telephone
PC/PG is required. network, and to combine them as needed.

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Data communication
Network performance and capacity

Network performance
Network/value throughout
The differences in the performance
for 5 nodes
capabilities of multi-point interface,
PROFIBUS and Industrial Ethernet depend
on certain marginal conditions, such as Frames
the number of nodes or the length of the (200 byte/sec)
data frames. 100 Mbit/s
One important marginal condition is the 1,000,000
required network access time, which is
the length of time a node must wait 100,000 10 Mbit/s
before it can send a frame. The shorter
the network access time, the more the
10,000
networks differ in their performance.
At 100 Mbit/s, Industrial Ethernet can
1,000
send 150 times the number of frames that
MPI can send in a given amount of time.
New technologies, used in combination, 100
can enhance Industrial Ethernet's
performance by a factor of 50 or more. 10
These technologies are:
• Fast Ethernet with 100 Mbit/s: 1
Frames are transported much faster, 1 ms
10 ms
and therefore reserve the bus for a 100 ms Max. network access time
much shorter period of time.
• Full Duplex excludes collisions; the Industrial Ethernet with switching and full duplex PROFIBUS with 1.5 Mbit/s
data throughput increases enormously, Industrial Ethernet MPI
since the usual retries are unnecessary.
Between two stations, data can be sent
and received at the same time. The The performance enhancement
data throughput over a Full Duplex Fast therefore stems from the fact that
Ethernet connection thus increases to multiple frames are underway at the
200 Mbit/s. same time.
• Switching enables parallel • Autosensing is the term used for
communication. Dividing a network network nodes (data terminals and
into segments using a switch off-loads network components) which can
that network. Local data traffic in each automatically detect the transmission
segment is completely independent of rate of a signal (10 Mbit/s or 100
the traffic in other segments, making Mbit/s) and support autonegotiation
it possible for several frames to be in (the configuration protocol for Fast
transport at the same time. Ethernet).

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Data communication
Typical practice-related data

The table contains empirical

values whose purpose is to
serve as recommendation for
MPI PROFIBUS Industrial Ethernet
selecting the optimal network.

Interfaceable SIMATIC S7/C7 SIMATIC S7/C7 SIMATIC S7/C7

1 systemes SIMATIC TDC SIMATIC PG/PC SIMATIC PG/PC
SIMATIC PG/PC SIMATIC HMI SIMATIC HMI
SIMATIC HMI SIMATIC WinAC Workstation, computer
SIMATIC WinAC SIMATIC TDC SIMATIC WinAC
SIMOTION SIMATIC PCS 7
SIMATIC TDC
SIMOTION

Number of nodes
2 • Typical 2 to 10 2 to 16 2 to 100
• Maximum 32 126 Over 1000

Typical data length

3 per frame 64 bytes 120 bytes 250 bytes

Network capacity
4 • Local network Electrical: up to 100 m Electrical: up to 9.6 km Electrical: up to 1.5 km
Optical: up to 90 km Optical: up to 200 km
• WAN – – Worldwide with TCP/IP
Wireless with Wireless LAN

Topology Line Line, tree, single-fiber ring, Line, tree, redun-

5 redundant ring, star dant ring, star

Engineering Default/settable default/settable No settings required

6 • e.g. bus parameters

Available
7 communication functions
• PG/OP communication • • 5) • 1), 5)
• Basis S7 communication • – –
• S7 communication • • 5) • 5)
• S5-compatible communi- – • 5) • 4), 5)
cation (SEND/RECEIVE)
• Standard communication – • • (IT, socket) 4)
• PROFInet – • 2), 3), 4), 5) • 2), 4), 5)
Use of communications – • •
8 processors

1) SIMATIC PCS 7: PG communication only

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2) SIMATIC S7-300, SIMATIC WinAC PN, IE/PB Link
3) Interface to PROFInet, Ethernet via PROFInet proxy device
4) Not SIMOTION
5) Not SIMATIC TDC

Here is a list of automation systems which can be
1 interfaced to the relevant networks and implement
data communication.
The typical number of nodes cites empirical values
2 from many applications.
3 A factor important to network performance is the
amount of data per frame. The worse the network
performance, the shorter the frames should be in
order to prevent a single node from usurping the
4 Electrically, local networks can be extended to the
limits defined in the Standards. The use of optical
components makes it possible to bridge longer
distances without violating the Standards, but the
The way the cables between the nodes are laid is
5 referred to as topology.
Network operation requires that certain
6 specifications (e.g. addresses) be made by the
stations in the network. In Industrial Ethernet
networks, all parameters except the station address
are preset, enabling easy expansion. No bus
parameters are required. Flexibility is attained
through the use of the appropriate network
components.
A number of basic communication functions are
7 available on all the networks for the purpose of
uniformity.
S5-compatible communication (SEND/RECEIVE)
enables communication between SIMATIC S5 and
SIMATIC S7 or a PC.
In a system such as SIMATIC S7, for example,
8 additional performance capabilities can be imple-
mented through the use of auxiliary components.
The decision as to whether
to use multi-point interface
(MPI), PROFIBUS or Industrial
Ethernet for data
communication depends
mainly on requirements
relating to network size,
amount of data, number of
nodes and network
expandability.
available performance capacity. If long frames, e.g.
program blocks or data blocks, have to be
transmitted, they are first segmented.
configuration rules regarding execution time must
be observed.
By making appropriate settings (e.g. network speed,
monitoring times), PROFIBUS can be adapted to the
required network size, number of nodes, and time
response.
The settings themselves can be easily made using
the available configuring tools.
MPI has default settings for all parameters, but some
of these can be changed.
The PROFInet communication services are used for
data interchange between PROFInet devices, and
are configured graphically using the vendor-
independent SIMATIC iMAP engineering tool.
This is the reason why e.g. SIMATIC S5s, S7s and
PCs can be interfaced to PROFIBUS and Industrial
Ethernet using communications processors (CPs).
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High-availability communication and redundancy

Process or field communication

Production plants are designed and calcu-
lated for around-the-clock shifts. When a
PC with 2 x CP 1613
plant fails, the results are cost-intensive and S7-REDCONNECT
downtimes, high re-start costs, and the loss
of valuable materials. Redundant control
systems such as the SIMATIC S7-H system
protect against such failures.
High-availability systems
The S7-400H is a high-availability S7-400H S7-400H H-CPU in
programmable controller. Handling, Single mode
programming, configuring and
communication are the same as for
standard systems.
Depending on the network topology,
redundant communication links are created
PC PC
which become automatically available,
without loss of data, in the event of a
problem. The I/O are interfaced by means
of redundant PROFIBUS DP lines. S7-200

Redundant networks
S7-REDCONNECT ensures problem-free
Host
communication between PC applications S7-300 system
(such as WinCC®) and the S7-400H over
redundant networks. PC applications which
already use S7 communication (e.g. over
the OPC interface) may continue to be used
without any modifications. Industrial
Ethernet networks and PROFIBUS networks
can be set up as redundant networks with OSM
OSM®, ESM® and OLM®. Thanks to ring H system
topology, the network continues to function S7-400
when one transmission path fails; failure
of a network component affects only the H system
nodes in that segment.

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Fail-safe communication

The "PROFIsafe" protocol profile, developed

for PROFIBUS DP, is used for communication
S7-300F with standard ET 200M with Operator Panel between a fail-safe S7 CPU and the fail-
I/O and F I/O standard I/O
safe signal module.
PROFIsafe features
PROFIsafe was the first communication
standard based on IEC 61508 to allow
standard communication and fail-safe
communication on the same bus. With SIL
3 (Safety Integrity Level 3), Category 4
(EN 954-1), it fulfills the highest demands
for the production and process industries,
ET 200M with and with the PA version (IEC 61158-2),
F I/O PROFIBUS DP expands the integrated
distributed automation into the process
ET 200S with standard I/O, F I/O Laser scanner Light curtain world. PROFIsafe thus supports the different
and F motor starter
communication requirements of both the
production and process industries.
PROFIsafe functionality
Fail-safe Standard Fail-safe Standard PROFIsafe counters the possibility of
data data data data transmission errors due to problems such
as address falsification, loss, delay, etc. with
four different measures:
• Sequential numbering of the PROFIsafe
PROFIsafe- data
layer
• Time monitoring
• "Password"-based authenticity
Standard Standard Black channel=
PROFIBUS DP protocol PROFIBUS DP protocol standard PROFIBUS monitoring and
• An optimized version of CRC.
Using slave nodes, fail-safe encoder signals
from a PROFIBUS station are transmitted
to the fail-safe CPU. When these encoder
signals have been logically gated, an
appropriate output signal is transmitted to
a fail-safe PROFIBUS slave. Single-channel
transmission is used, and there is no
redundant transmission path.

The fail-safe SIMATIC

components are part of Safety
Integrated, the Siemens
safety program based on
SIGUARD®, SIMATIC® and
SINUMERIK® / SIMODRIVE®
products. The PROFIsafe
protocol profile is used for fail-
safe communication on the 27
PROFIBUS.
Network interfaces

Network interfaces between Industrial

Ethernet, PROFIBUS, AS-Interface and EIB
are implemented through links,
programmable controllers (PLCs) or PCs.
In the latter two cases, integrated
interfaces and communications
processors (CPs) can be used to interface PC with
networks. When a link is used to PN OPC server
implement a network interface, the data
are forwarded without changes of any S7-300
kind from one network to the other. The
DP/EIB Link, the DP/AS-Interface Link or
the IE/PB Link can be used as network
interface between EIB, AS-i, PROFIBUS
and Industrial Ethernet networks.
When PLCs such as SIMATIC S7-200,
S7-300 or S7-400 are used, data are
exchanged between the networks via SIMOTION C
PC with SIMOTION P
communications processors or integrated SIMATIC
interfaces. The data are preprocessed WinAC
using a controller (PLC or PC-based) (Proxy)
before being forwarded to the other
IE/PB
network. S7-200 Link S7-400
(Proxy)
PROFInet network interface with
Proxy functionality S7-300

PROFIBUS segments can be interfaced to PG

Industrial Ethernet by means of devices SIMATIC C7 PC
S7-300
with a representative function, so-called
PROFInet proxies.
This can be done using a solution
involving SIMATIC WinAC PN or via a
SIMATIC NET IE/PB Link.
This allows all standard PROFIBUS slaves
S7-200 DP/AS-Interface
to be used without any changes for Link 20E
Component based Automation.
Intelligent devices on the PROFIBUS DP/EIB Link
• SIMATIC ET 200X and ET 200S with
S7-300
their own CPUs as intelligent slaves
• Compact S7-300 CPUs as intelligent
slaves
• Standard slaves
• Master interface modules for ET 200X
(integrated) and ET 200S (auxiliary
module).

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Transmission media
AS-Interface
One feature of AS-Interface technology
is the use of a common two-wire cable
for data transmission and for the
distribution of auxiliary power to the
sensors/actuators. For this purpose, an
AS-Interface power supply unit is used
which fulfills the requirements of the
AS-Interface transmission method.
The mechanically coded and therefore
non-interchangeable AS-Interface profiled
cable is available for wiring purposes. The
repeater/extender is used to extend an
AS-Interface segment.
PROFIBUS
For PROFIBUS, different transmission
media are available for a wide variety of
applications.
Electrical data transmission
The standard solution for this form of
data transmission is a shielded, twisted
pair cable with circular cross section.
These cables are available with PE or PUR
sheath, in a halogen-free version,
designed for underground installation or
as dragline, or in a special version for use
in hazardous areas.
The PROFIBUS FastConnect® system (FC)
allows the PROFIBUS copper cables to be
prepared quickly and easily on site.
Optical data transmission
This solution is based on fiber-optics.
The FO cables are available with glass or
plastic fibers for indoor or outdoor use,
in a dragline version, and in a halogen-
free version.
Wireless data transmission
This form of transmission is based on
ILMs (Infrared Link Modules) with a reach
of 15 meters.
Industrial Ethernet
Electrical data transmission
• FC twisted pair
The FC twisted pair cabling system is
ideal for structured cabling in the plant
itself. The FastConnect(FC) connection
system for Industrial Ethernet not only
"industrializes" the structured cabling
system from the office area for use in
the plant. FastConnect cables can also
be prepared extremely quickly right
on site, thus making standard RJ45
cabling technology available in an
industry-standard version suitable for
structured cabling (patch, patchfield,
interior, outlet, service cabling).
Thanks to integrated insulation
displacement contacts (such as ELS
TP40), a connection is possible between
two nodes up to 100 meters apart using
FC TP cables without additional patching.
If electrical isolation and EMC protection
are the primary concerns, however, then
optical data transmission would be the
right solution.
Optical data transmission
• Glass fibers
The optimum technology, even for
setting up redundant ring networks.
Futuristic fiber-optics cables, which are
completely impervious to electromag-
netic interference, are used as trans-
mission medium. These cables are
also completely free from potential
dependencies. The advantage:
absolutely no need to invest in
expensive equipotential bonding.
Wireless data transmission
To allow wireless data transmission, a
local radio network for wireless
communication can be set up with just
an Access Point, such as RLM, and a radio
card, e.g. the CP 1515.
These transmission media can also
be used in any combination.
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Totally Integrated Automation
with Component based Automation
The savings add up
Everything needed to automate is part of
the modular TIA system. Every single
device or system is of the highest quality
and performance, and would be worth
the investment even without being a
member of the TIA club.
To top it off, there is only one sales
contact, one ordering address, and
support is first-hand and from a single
source.
The savings really add up when TIA
includes IT, and when you add training
and on-the-job training, configuring and
programming, commissioning, service,
maintenance, spare parts warehousing,
etc., etc., etc.
Open to the office world, fit for the
Internet.
The future is already a reality.
From the management level to the field
level, the combination of TIA and SIMATIC
IT means the communication is integrated
and the most suitable bus is available for
every application – Industrial Ethernet,
PROFIBUS with AS-Interface as its
extended arm (for interfacing switching
and installation technology), EIB (for
integrating building services automation).
All I/Os, whether central or distributed, is
configured the same way.
TIA utilizes open, internationally
recognized communication standards,
just like the office world does, making it
possible to use Internet technologies for
automation. Controller information can
be requested using popular browsers,
making it possible to operate and monitor
entire plants.
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SIMATIC iMap ProTool/Pro
OPC server
WinAC PN Intelligent
ProTool/Pro ET 200X
DP
slaves
OPC is the standard interface for
accessing process data, and makes the
configuration of simple links to all PC-
based automation systems, as well as to
office applications, extremely easy –
wherever they may be, Internet
technologies enable remote plant
operation and plant monitoring. Thanks
to PROFIBUS, TIA is open to an
exceptionally wide range of field devices.
The bus can even be used for fail-safe
applications and drive synchronization.
Even in the future.
Now and in future, TIA is open for new
technologies, new tools and partners,
not only in the world of automation but
in the IT communication network.
To make this possible, the strategy was
expanded to include an MES concept
and SIMATIC IT. The resulting strategy
enables improved coordination of
business and production processes.
Component based Automation with
PROFInet
Component based Automation is the TIA
concept for modular plant and machine
construction. Technological
modularization is a reliable concept for
shortening implementation and
commissioning times in the plant and
machine construction industry.
OPC server
Intelligent IE/PB S7-300
ET 200S link
DP
slaves
If distributed intelligence is used, that is
to say, programmable field devices, drives
and I/Os, mechanical modularization can
be systematically extended to include the
automation solution.
Component based Automation utilizes
software component technology, which
makes the use of distributed intelligence
much simpler.
The new SIMATIC iMap engineering
software, which is designed for plant-
wide, cross-vendor use, replaces the high-
overhead programming of communi-
cation relationships between intelligent
devices with simple graphical configuring.
Component based Automation utilizes
the PROFInet standard from PROFIBUS
International.
PROFInet defines an engineering model
for distributed automation solutions and
a model for integrated communication
via PROFIBUS and Industrial Ethernet with
IT standards.
PROFInet

PROFInet takes the following aspects into

account, which are being worked on by
PROFIBUS International workgroups:
• Installation engineering with
industrial-standard connectors and
network components, including design
and installation guidelines
• Network administration (device
address assignment)
• Communication between
programmable controllers in
distributed systems (distributed
intelligence)
• Communication between distributed
Engineering IT
field devices, such as I/O and drives

Switch Switch
• Real-time communication for the high-
performance and deterministic
interchange of process data, even in
Switch
isochrone drive control systems in
Switch Switch motion control applications
• Remote diagnostics and network
IE/PB-Link
ELS ELS diagnostics using reliable IT standards
PG/HMI
PLC PLC
such as WEB and SNMP
Motion Control • Gradual integration of field-proven
ELS PROFIBUS application profiles, such as
PROFIsafe
PROFInet is the integrated solution for
ELS
all communication requirements in
industrial automation, and combines on
a graduated basis the knowledge gained
from PROFIBUS and Industrial Ethernet.
• Stage 1 of PROFInet enables
implementation of distributed
automation structures.
• Stage 2 of PROFInet is concerned with
the interfacing of distributed field
devices to Ethernet and improving real-
time functionality on the Ethernet.
In contrast to the Office world, the use • Network administration and • In stage 3, PROFInet will enable
of Ethernet in automation places higher diagnostics isochrone interfacing of controllers
as well as special demands on the • Interfacing of existing fieldbus and drives to the Ethernet via
components in industrial environments, applications and fieldbus devices in Isochrone Realtime (motion control).
for example on Ethernet-based plants
• Industrial-standard installation
The answer to the demands on an
engineering (connectors, cables)
Ethernet-based automation network is
• Higher availability PROFInet, the open and innovative
• Fast response times communication standard from PROFIBUS
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(real-time capability) International.
Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)

It is becoming increasingly important for

companies to coordinate business and
production processes and to optimize the
value-added chain of company and
individual plants alike. The challenges of
today are the optimization of global
operating costs and the improvement of
a concern's manufacturing flexibility.
In order for companies to be able to
improve their processes and remain
competitive, they have been
concentrating their investments for the
past several decades on local PLCs and,
on the next higher level, on Scada
systems for the visualization of plant
processes.
Based on today's and tomorrow's markets,
Siemens developed a new MES procedure
which permits companies to coordinate
their business and production processes
in the plant, the company and the supply
chain while integrating and saving earlier
IT investments.
SIMATIC IT combines a stable standard
SIMATIC IT SIMATIC IT Components contain the
product which can get by with fewer
SIMATIC IT is an MES concept, and basic MES functionality required in the
updates and permits adaptation on
consists of cross-sector MES basic various industrial sectors as well as other
specific manufacturing processes. By
functionality and a wide variety of industry-wide and industry-specific
carrying out "implied" product controls
components which add specific components according to functionality
(coordination of functionality) "explicitly",
functionality. SIMATIC IT conforms to the and application. Examples are labor
they become less complex, less specific,
ISA S95 Standard, the focus of which is management/quality management,
and subject to fewer modifications. This
not only on different functionalities, but central product specifications
makes them easier for other companies
also on the processes and the workflow management, and plant performance
or industrial sectors to use and easier to
required for a successful company. analysis.
adapt to specific manufacturing processes
and to modifications in that process. The SIMATIC IT Framework contains The MES concept from Siemens A&D AS
concept is based on an architecture which modelling capabilities for plant MES is contained in the SIMATIC IT
combines model (explicit controls) and configurations and for production product family, and is suitable for
components (functionality). models. It also contains basic IT services. seamless vertical and horizontal
The explicit controls are described in integration in Totally Integrated
detail in SIMATIC IT Framework. Automation.

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Glossary

Term Meaning Explanation

AS-Interface Actuator-sensor interface Interface for direct connection of simple binary sensors and actuators which
are compliant with EN 50295 (for transmission of small amounts of information).

ASIC Application Specific Integrated Application-specific integrated circuit

Circuit

CbA Component based Automation Supports modularization in machine and plant construction through
plant-wide graphical centralization of distributed applications. CbA based
on the PROFInet Standard from PROFIBUS International.

DP Distributed I/O Input or output modules used by the (controller) CPU as distributed I/O.

EIB European Installation Bus European Installation Bus

ESM Electrical Switch Module Network components for setting up Industrial Ethernet networks.

FMS Fieldbus Message PROFIBUS Layer 7 to IEC 61158/EN 50170

Specification

FO Fiber Optic optics

FTP File Transfer Protocol File transfer protocol; for manual and program-controlled file interchange
with computers which have different operating systems

Full Duplex Capability of a device to send and receive data simultaneously. Collision
Detection is deactivated in Full Duplex mode.

ILM Infrared Link Module Network components for wireless data transmission

IM Interface Module Interface module

Isochrone Mode CPU, I/O and user program are synchronized to the PROFIBUS clock.

IT IT stands for Information Technology with e-mail and Web technology

from Siemens

JVM Java Virtual Machine Java is a platform-independent object-oriented programming language

similar to C++. The Java compiler, however, does not generate machine
code, but rather a byte code which must be interpreted. This is done with
the aid of the so-called Java Virtual Machine.

LAN Local Area Network Local network

Master The master controls data transmission on the bus. Only one node may
be the master.

MES Manufacturing Execution System

MPI Multi-Point-Interface Multi-point interface for SIMATIC

OLM Optical Link Module Network components for setting up Industrial Ethernet networks

OSM Optical Switch Module Network components for setting up Industrial Ethernet networks

OP Operator Panel
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Glossary

Term Meaning Explanation

OPC OLE for Process Control Standard interface for accessing process data

PG Programming device

PROFIBUS International fieldbus standard to IEC 61158/EN 50170

PN PROFInet PROFInet-capable product version

PNO PROFIBUS International

PROFIBUS DP Protocol profile to IEC 61158/EN 50170for process or field communication

for high-speed, cyclic data interchange with field devices

PROFIBUS PA Protocol profile based on PROFIBUS DP with intrinsically safe transmission

technology to IEC 61158-2

PROFIdrive Protocol profile for drive technology based on PROFIBUS DP

PROFInet Communication standard from PROFIBUS International

PROFIsafe Protocol profile to IEC 61508, which enables standard communication and
fail-safe communication on the same bus

RLM Radio Link Module Access Point for setting up a local wireless LAN radio network to IEEE 802.11b

SFC System function calls System function calls integrated in the CPU operating system, e.g. timers
or block transfers

Slave The stations addressed by the master are referred to as slaves. The
communication relationship between stations on the bus is therefore
referred to as master-slave relationship.

Socket The Socket interface enables data communication with computers via
TCP/IP. Users can write their own programs using this interface, which is
popular and widely used in the PC and UNIX worlds. In the SIMATIC S7, the
SEND/RECEIVE blocks are used as access portal to TCP/IP.

S/R SEND/RECEIVE block Enables SIMATIC S7/C7 communication with other systems, SIMATIC S5s,
PGs and PCs via PROFIBUS and Industrial Ethernet.

Switching Simultaneous establishment of multiple connections between ports. These

connections are established dynamically and temporarily based on the data traffic.

TCP/IP Transport Control Protocol/ De facto standard;

Internet Protocol Protocol for worldwide communication over Ethernet.

Thin client The principle of Thin Client/Server Computing is based on the fundamental
physical separation of data.

TIM Telecontrol Interface Module Telecontrol interface module

WAN Wide Area Network Data network with a diameter of more than 50 km, e.g. SINAUT
applications.

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ZIP Code/City
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Additional information

In a number of SIMATIC NET components (e.g.

OSM/ESM, CPs with IT functions), extensive
parameter assignment and diagnostic
functions (such as Web server and network
management) are made available via open
protocols and interfaces.
These open interfaces form an access portal
to the components which can also be misused
for clandestine, dishonest activities.
When using the above-mentioned functions
and these open interfaces and protocols (e.g.
SNMP, HTTP, Telnet), it is thus necessary to
take safety precautions which prevent
unauthorized access to the components or
the network, particularly from a WAN or over
the Internet.
Automation networks should therefore be
separated from other company networks by
means of suitable network interfaces (such
as the field-tested firewall systems).

The information provided in this brochure
contains descriptions or performance
characteristics, which in case of actual
use do not always apply as described or
which may change as a result of further
development of the products.
An obligation to provide the respective
characteristics shall only exist if expressly
agreed in the terms of contract. Availability
and technical specifications are subject
to change without notice.
All designations marked in this Product Brief with ®
are registered trademarks of Siemens AG.
Other designations used in this publication may be
trademarks whose use by third parties for their own
purposes could violate the rights of the owners.

Siemens AG www.siemens.com/automation © Siemens AG 2003

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