The CP 1612 A2 offers the following accesses:

• Level 2:
  interface for PC networks in the industrial environment
• Level 4 and Level 7:
  economical access to Industrial Ethernet, e.g. to SIMATIC S5/S7 in connection with SOFTNET packages for Industrial Ethernet.

In addition, the protocols for Industrial Ethernet provided by the operating system are supported.

The IT functionality is provided in combination with the Windows software of the PC.

User interfaces

OPC interface

The OPC server included in the respective software package can be used as the standard programming interface for the protocols S7 communication and open communication, in order to connect automation technology applications to OPC-compatible Windows applications (Office, HMI systems, etc.)

Diagnostics

• Integration into network management systems through the support of SNMP

Configuration

• The S7 communication and open communication protocols are configured in STEP 7 V5.1 SP3 or higher or NCM PC V5.1 SP2 or higher.
• A configuration tool is included in the scope of delivery of the CP 1612 A2 software packages.