SIMATIC NET PROFIBUS CP 5711 Released

1. Product description

The CP 5711 is an innovation of the existing SIMATIC NET CP 5512 for PGs/PCs with USB V2.0 ports. With its USB V2.0 connection, the CP 5711 can be used on many different computer platforms.
Innovation of the PG/PC connector technology for USB V2.0:The CP 5711 is connected via a USB V2.0 port, allowing flexible use of the module. USB V2.0 is available on many computer platforms and applications for the CP 5711 are therefore manifold. The CP 5711 can also be used on a USB V1.1 port, but the performance will be lower in this case.
Functionally compatible with the CP 5512, as well as PC Adapter USBApplications created for the CP 5512 can be used for the CP 5711 without any changes to the configuration or the user software.The CP 5711 is functionally compatible with the PC Adapter USB for engineering applications (e.g. STEP7)
+ 5 V Power supply from USB V2.0The communication processor is supplied with power from the USB port of the PC system.
+24 V optional external power supplyThe external 24 V power supply covers two application areas: - The power supply from the USB V2.0 port is not sufficient (power supply of the PC is too weak; USB ports are not designed for 500 mA USB standard) - PROFIBUS Termination is assured even when the USB cable is disconnected (active supply of the PROFIBUS connection termination)SIMATIC S7 or SITOP power supplies can be used to provide the external voltage supply.
Mechanical USB latchingAdditional mechanical latching of the included USB connecting cable on the housing of the CP 5711. This safeguards the USB connection in the case of mobile use and also for applications in switchboards.
Diagnostic information via LEDsFive LEDs are available on the CP 5711 communication processor to provide extensive diagnostics (power USB, power external, identify, Link/SF and Activity. - Power USB = module is supplied with 5 V from the USB port - Power Ext = module is supplied with 24 V from an external source - Identify = USB identification phase - startup phase of the module - Link/System Fault = two-colored LED (green/red) providing the user with status information: - the LED lights up green when subscribers are identified on the connected PROFIBUS network (Link Status). - the LED lights up red if an error occurs on the CP 5711.- Activity = the module has synchronized itself on the PROFIBUS network and the PROFIBUS token is available on the PROFIBUS network.
Mounting on a mounting rail (with optional accessories)A separate mounting bracket is available for use of the CP 5711 in switchboards and mounting on 35 mm standard rails.

The existing CP 5512 module with Cardbus technology will continue to be sold in parallel with the CP 5711. Our customers thus have flexibility and can decide freely whether they wish to use a vacant Cardbus slot, or a USB port to operate the relevant SIMATIC NET communication processor. An additional area of application are PC-based systems with no separate card slot and only USB ports.


2. Ordering data

Product Name
Order No.
Remark
CP 5711
6GK1571-1AA00
CP 5711 Hardware, operating instructions, USB cable
CP 5711 + MPI cable
6GK1571-1AM00
CP 5711 Hardware, operating instructions, USB cable, 5 m MPI cable
Mounting rail bracket for CP 5711
6GK1571-1AA00-0AH0



3. Target applications

Target applications for the SIMATIC NET CP 5711 are service and engineering (e.g. with STEP 7 for plant commissioning). Other options include customer applications (e.g. HMI, SCADA, PC-based controllers, etc.) on PC systems with a USB port.


Application area:
- STEP 7 with V5.4 SP 5
- WinCC
- WinCC Flexible
- Micro/WIN
- SOFTNET-DP with Version 7.1 + SP1*
- SOFTNET-S7 with Version 7.1 + SP1*
- SOFTNET DP Slave with Version 7.1 + SP1*

* Service Pack 1 for the SIMATIC NET CD 2008 (Version 7.1) will be included in the scope of supply of the CP 5711 for updating. Preconditions for operation: SOFTNET product with a valid License Key.


4. Technical data


Transmission rates
9.6 kbit/s to 12 Mbit/s
Interfaces
Connection to PROFIBUS
Connection to PG/PC
9-pole Sub-D socketUSB V2.0
Supply voltage
5V +/- 5% DC
max. current
500 mA
max. power dissipation
2.5 W
Permitted ambient temperatures
During operation
Transport and storage
- 20 °C to + 60°C (no condensation)- 40°C to + 70°C
Mechanical design
Dimensions (W x L x H) in mm
Weight
85 x 137 x 35255g


5. Miscellaneous
PROFIBUS network analysis software products, e.g. PROFIBUS Amprolyzer, are presently not supported by the CP 5711. This implementation will follow at a later date and will be published in a separate SIMATIC NET Update.

Read More

What is the difference between the PC Adapter and the TS Adapter in communication between the PC and the S7?

Configuration Notes:
The PC Adapter and TS Adapter differ with regard to their firmware, function and in the way they are parameterized:

• The MPI/DP/PPI interface for the PC Adapter is parameterized directly in the STEP 7 software using the Set PG/PC interface... function.
• The MPI/DP/PPI interface of the TS Adapter is parameterized from the TeleService software via the function Extras > Parameterize adapter. Unlike with the PC Adapter, the parameters are stored directly in the TS Adapter.

There are two types of application:

• Modem connection
• Direct connection (serial or USB)

Only direct connection is possible via the PC Adapter (6ES7 972-0CA2X-0XA0) and PC Adapter USB (6ES7 972-0CB20-0XA0). The table below explains which PC Adapters can be used for transfer and communication between the PC and the S7.

No.	PC/TS Adapter
1	SIMATIC PC Adapter (serial RS232) You can use the following PC Adapter for communication between a PC (COM interface) and a SIMATIC S7 (MPI/DP interface): PC Adapter (serial conforming to MPI) - order number 6ES7 972-0CA23-0XA0 Conversion from RS232 to RS485 takes place in the PC Adapter. The PC adapter must be supplied with current via the MPI connector. More information on the power supply and connection required is available in our Entry ID: 20279422. Note: This PC Adapter is not approved for transferring the ProTool configuration to the operator panel.
2	SIMATIC PC Adapter USB The SIMATIC PC Adapter USB connects a PC (also for notebooks) via a USB interface with the MPI/DP interface of an S7/C7 systems and can also be used with PRODAVE MPI as from version V5.6. PC Adapter USB - order number 6ES7 972-0CB20-0XA0 Note: Please note that PRODAVE MPI V5.6 does not work with the S7-200 USB/PPI Multi-Master Cable (6ES7 901-3DB30-0XA0).
3	TS Adapter II You can parameterize the TS Adapter II for both modem and direct connection. Modem connection: The TS Adapter II permits a component running on a PC (e.g. STEP 7) to access automation components (S7 and C7) on an MPI/DP/PPI bus via the telephone network. You need the TeleService application to set up a remote connection. Direct connection: With a direct connection, the TS Adapter II permits data exchange between the PG/PC and an S7/C7 via the Universal Serial Bus (USB). In the case of a direct connection, the TS Adapter II functions like a PC Adapter USB. You need at least TeleService V6.0 to parameterize the TS Adapter II. You can also use previous versions to set up a remote connection and, if necessary, log on on the TS Adapter II.
4	TS Adapter IE The TS Adapter IE adapter has the following functions: Teleservicing via the telephone network: Applications running on a PG/PC, e.g. STEP 7, can access the automation components S7 and C7 that are connected to the Industrial Ethernet. For this, the TS Adapter IE requires A connection to the automation components via the Industrial Ethernet, A modem connection to the PG/PC. Sending e-mails from a SIMATIC CPU via the TS Adapter IE. For this the TS Adapter IE sets up an outgoing modem connection to a dial-up server, for example an Internet Service Provider, and sends the e-mails via a mail server that is available there. Standard routing: You can set up a modem connection to an Internet Service Provider and then access Internet data using a browser. You need the application TeleService V6.1 or higher, or the Windows dial-up network to set up a remote connection via the telephone network.

Note:
Helmholtz PC adapters cannot be used for online operation in conjunction with the FM353 and the FM354.

TS Adapter (6ES7 972-0CA3X-0XA0) and TS Adapter II (6ES7 972-0Cx35-0XA0) support both types of application (direct and modem connection). Information on the two types of connection follows.

Operating the TS Adapter with direct connection

Direct connection:
The direct connection is primarily for parameterizing the TS Adapter. In the same configuration you can also go online in STEP 7 and in this way you can check the MPI/PROFIBUS/PPI parameters for bus compatibility. In this way it is possible to access S7/C7 systems via the MPI/DP interface (as with a PC Adapter).
With the direct connection there is no access protection active for the TS Adapter. Thus it is possible to change the TS Adapter's parameters without any problem, e.g. by importing adapter parameters.

Setting up the direct connection:
With the direct connection a connection is set up directly via the TS Adapter between the PG/PC on which TeleService is installed and the automation system. You do not need a modem.
With the direct connection you can work with transmission rates of 19200 bit/s or 38400 bit/s at the TS Adapter's serial interface. To switch between transmission rates you must change the switch on the TS Adapter and also change the parameters in the software using the "Set PG-PC interface..." function. In the case of direct connection, TS Adapter II works via the USB. Here there is no transmission rate to set.

The following figure shows the TS Adapter in the direct connection configuration.

Fig. 01

Operating the TS Adapter with modem connection

Setting up a modem connection:
The connection between the PG/PC on which TeleService is installed and the automation system at whose MPI/DP/PPI interface the TS Adapter is slotted is set up via a modem route.
Thus the configuration connects the PG/PC via the telephone network and the TS Adapter at the MPI/DP/PPI interface of the automation system.
The following figure shows the TS Adapter in the modem connection configuration.

Fig. 02

There are two options for the TS Adapter IE:

1. TS Adapter IE Modem;
   with internal modem and connection for an external modem or ISDN TA.
2. TS Adapter IE ISDN;
   with internal ISDN TA and connection for an external modem or ISDN TA.

Fig. 03

Purpose:
This configuration permits you to dial into a remote system. For this you use TeleService to set up a teleconnection via the telephone network to a remote system. Once the modem connection is set up you can then process the dialed-up system as usual with STEP 7.

Note:
The drivers for the TS Adapter are supplied with the TeleService software. Installation of TeleService is thus obligatory for setting the TS Adapter in the PG/PC interface. It is not possible to use the TS Adapter without TeleService, not even for a direct connection (as with the PC Adapter). In a direct connection configuration via the USB interface TS Adapter II can be used for communication with the automation system even without TeleService. The requirement is that the relevant driver is installed and prior correct setting of the adapter's parameters. PC Adapter USB and TS Adapter II are supplied with a driver CD.

Keywords:
Adapter, Teleservicing

Read More