Components for connection of the PC to MPI and PROFIBUS

The components described below, used together with STEP 7 support the connection of programming devices and PCs or notebooks to PROFIBUS and the multipoint interface (MPI) of SIMATIC S7.

PC adapter USB

• For connecting a PC to the SIMATIC S7 automation system via the USB interface
• Can be connected to USB 1.1 and 2.0 interfaces
• Can be used with SIMATIC S7-200, S7-300, S7-400 and C7
• Supports routing
• Automatic transmission rate and profile search
• Significantly enhanced performance (up to 3 times faster than the PC adapter via RS 232)
• With firmware that can be upgraded in the future, e.g., for function expansion or error rectification
• Can be used with Windows 2000, Windows XP Home and Windows XP Professional
• Scope of supply:
  • PC adapter USB
  • CD "SIMATIC Software PC Adapter USB" with software and documentation
  • USB cable, 5 m
  • MPI cable, 0.3 m

CP 5511

• For PGs/PCs/notebooks with PCMCIA slot
• PCMCIA card type II (16-bit)
• Incl. adapter with 9-pin Sub-D socket for connection to PROFIBUS

CP 5512

• For PGs/PCs/notebooks with PCMCIA slot
• PCMCIA card type II (Cardbus 32-bit)
• Incl. adapter with 9-pin Sub-D socket for connection to PROFIBUS

CP 5611 or CP 5611-MPI

• For PGs/PCs with a PCI slot
• Short PCI card (32-bit)
• CP 5611 MPI including MPI cable

Components for connecting the PC to Industrial Ethernet

The PC modules described below support, in combination with the software STEP 7 and SOFTNET-PG (V6.0 and higher) for Industrial Ethernet, the connection of programming devices and AT-compatible PCs or notebooks to Industrial Ethernet.

CP 1512

• For PGs/PCs/notebooks with PCMCIA slot
• PCMCIA card type II (Cardbus 32-bit); 10/100 Mbps
• Incl. adapter with RJ45 socket for connection to Industrial Ethernet.

CP 1612

• For PGs/PCs with a PCI slot
• Short PCI card (32-bit); 10/100 Mbps
• With RJ45 socket for connection to Industrial Ethernet

For technical details concerning versions and supported operating systems, please refer to the catalog data for the respective products.

For further information about online connection of PCs and SIMATIC S7/C7 controllers, see "SIMATIC NET Communication Systems".