Components for connecting a PC to MPI and PROFIBUS

The components described below are used to connect programming devices and PCs (incl. notebooks) to PROFIBUS and to the multipoint SIMATIC S7 MPI interface in conjunction with STEP 7.

PC adapter USB

• To connect a PC to the SIMATIC S7 programmable controller via the USB port.
• For connection to USB 1.1 and 2.0 interfaces.
• Can be used for SIMATIC S7-200, S7-300, S7-400 and C7.
• Supports routing.
• Automatic transmission rate and profile search.
• Noticeably improved performance (up to three times faster than the PC adapter via RS 232).
• Including subsequently updatable firmware (e.g. for function expansions or troubleshooting).
• Can be used under Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 (32/64-bit).
• Scope of delivery:
  • PC adapter USB.
  • CD "SIMATIC Software PC Adapter USB" including software and documentation.
  • USB cable, 5 m.
  • MPI cable, 0.3 m.

CP 5512

• For programming devices/ PCs/notebooks with PCMCIA slot.
• PCMCIA slot Type II (32 bit cardbus).
• Incl. adapter with 9-pin sub-D socket for connection to PROFIBUS.

CP 5611/CP 5611-MPI

• For programming devices/PCs with 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 are used to connect programming devices and AT-compatible PCs/notebooks to Industrial Ethernet in conjunction with STEP 7 and SOFTNET-PG (as of V6.0).

CP 1512

• For programming devices/ PCs/notebooks with PCMCIA slot.
• PCMCIA slot Type II (32 bit cardbus); 10/100 Mbit/s.
• Incl. adapter with RJ45 socket for connection to Industrial Ethernet.

CP 1612

• For programming devices/PCs with PCI slot
• Short PCI card (32 bit); 10/100 Mbit/s
• Incl. RJ45 socket for connection to Industrial Ethernet.

Please refer to the respective product catalog for technical information regarding product versions and supported operating systems.

You will find additional information about the online connection of PCs and SIMATIC S7/C7 controllers under " SIMATIC NET Communication Systems".