The CP 5711 is a USB V2.0 adapter that can be used on either a USB V2.0 port (bandwidth 480 Mbit/s) or a USB V1.1 port (1.5 Mbit/s). It can be used with various software packages and offers users the ability to perform functions of the programming devices and PCs/OPs via PROFIBUS and the multi-point interface (MPI).

The CP 5711 is powered directly via the USB interface of the PC system. Regardless of whether the USB cable is plugged in or unplugged, the active power supply of the PROFIBUS network is drawn from the external 24 V DC power supply unit.

Optional for the use of the CP 5711 in control cabinets or in the vicinity of SIMATIC S7 controllers, a mounting adapter (DIN rail) is available to attach the CP to the 35 mm DIN rail.

Only one CP per PG/PC/OP can be operated. Likewise, only one protocol (PROFIBUS DP, S7 communication, or FDL) can be used per CP.

The following software packages support the CP 5711:

• STEP 7 from V5.4 SP5;
  drivers for the CP 5711 are included with STEP 7.
• SOFTNET-S7 from V7.1;
  the S7 programming interface can be used with this package.
• SOFTNET-DP from V7.1;
  with this, the CP 5711 can be used as PROFIBUS DP master Class 1 or 2.
• SOFTNET-DP slave from V7.1;
  for operating the CP 5711 as PROFIBUS DP slave
• STEP 7-Micro/WIN;
  drivers for the CP 5711 are included with STEP 7-Micro/WIN.
• WinCC/WinCC flexible;
  the CP 5711 can be used as a hardware basis for the configuration tool for SIMATIC Operator Panels, Touch Panels, and Text Displays.
• NCM PC;
  under Windows XP Professional
• SIMATIC PDM;
  drivers for the CP 5711 are included with SIMATIC PDM.

Diagnostics

Numerous diagnostic tools are available for the CP 5711. For support, the module also includes comprehensive LED diagnostics. Operating and signal states can be recognized quickly via five LEDs.

Configuration

• The S7 communication, open communication and DP protocols can be configured in STEP 7 or NCM PC.
• A configuration tool is included in the scope of delivery of the PROFIBUS SOFTNET software packages.