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Helmholz NETLink 700-881-MPI21 User Manual

Helmholz NETLink 700-881-MPI21
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Helmholz GmbH & Co. KG | Hannberger Weg 2 | D-91091 Großenseebach | Germany
Phone +49 9135 7380-0 | Fax +49 9135 7380-110 | info@helmholz.de | www.helmholz.com
Ethernet Gateways for MPI/PPI/PROFIBUS
Manual for all NETLink
®
Ethernet versions:
700-881-MPI21
700-882-MPI21
700-884-MPI21
E
dition 3 / 16.02.2021 / ab FW 2.58
Order number of manual: 900-88X-MPI21/en

Table of Contents

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Helmholz NETLink 700-881-MPI21 Specifications

General IconGeneral
ModelNETLink 700-881-MPI21
CategoryGateway
ManufacturerHelmholz
InterfaceMPI, PROFIBUS, Ethernet
Power Supply24 V DC
Storage Temperature-20°C to +70°C
CertificationCE, UL
ProtocolTCP/IP
Operating Temperature0°C to 60°C
Humidity95% non-condensing

Summary

Safety Information

General

General safety information regarding the use of NETLink® Gateway.

Restriction of access

Modules require restricted access to installation locations.

Information for the user

Manual provides operational and technical data for users and technicians.

Use as intended

Specifies that NETLink® Gateways are for communication and signaling.

Avoiding use not as intended!

Warning against using NETLink® for safety-related functions or uncontrolled restarts.

Installation and mounting

Mounting orientation

NETLink® Gateways can be installed in any orientation.

Minimum spacing

Details minimum clearances required around NETLink® modules.

Installing the module

Details on installing various NETLink® module types.

NETLink® PRO POE and NETLink® WLAN

Mounting options for POE and WLAN versions using brackets.

NETLink® PRO Compact

Installation of the Compact version directly into PROFIBUS stations.

Overview of the System

Application and functional description

NETLink® acts as a gateway between TCP and fieldbus networks.

NETLink® PRO Poe and NETLink® WLAN

Details features of PoE and WLAN versions, including power and wireless connectivity.

NETLink® PRO Compact

Describes the Compact version's PROFIBUS interface and isolation.

Connections

Describes the various physical connections available on NETLink® devices.

LED-Indicators

Explains the meaning of the LEDs on NETLink® Gateways for status indication.

LEDs on the RJ45 network jack (all NETLink® versions)

Details the function of the LINK and ACTIVE LEDs on the RJ45 connector.

General LED Indications and Connectors

Explains the three LEDs on the top of the NETLink® for device status.

LED-displays on the NETLink® PRO Compact

Details the LED indicators on the NETLink® PRO Compact.

Included in Delivery

Lists the items delivered with each NETLink® device.

Accessories

Lists available accessories for NETLink® devices.

Manuals

Information on how to obtain NETLink® manuals.

Software

Information on diagnostic and update software for NETLink® devices.

Other accessories

Lists specific accessories like DIN rail brackets and power adapters.

WLAN antenna and antenna cable

Lists available WLAN antennas and antenna cables.

Installation of the driver software

Introduction

Introduces the NETLink-S7-NET driver for accessing controllers via TCP/IP.

System requirements

Outlines PC requirements and tested software for driver installation.

Running the installation setup

Steps for downloading and running the NETLink-S7-NET driver setup.

Adding the interface to the PG/PC interface

Guide to setting up the NETLink-S7-NET interface in the PG/PC settings.

Selecting the required interface parameterization

How to select the correct NETLink® PRO Family interface in PG/PC settings.

Configuration via the NETLink-S7-NET Driver

Bus settings

Configuration of NETLink® for MPI, PPI, and PROFIBUS bus systems.

MPI

Configuration of MPI bus parameters including address and transmission rate.

PROFIBUS configuration

Configuration of PROFIBUS bus parameters, profiles, and rates.

PPI configuration

Configuration of PPI bus parameters, including address and transmission rate.

Local connection (TCP parameterization)

Methods for parameterizing NETLink® devices via TCP.

Creating a station

Steps to set up a NETLink® station for driver access.

Setting TCP parameters

How to change TCP parameters like IP address and port.

Operation without the DHCP

Configuring static IP addresses for NETLink® without a DHCP server.

DHCP

Configuring NETLink® to obtain IP parameters automatically via DHCP.

Additional features

Options for naming, web interface activation, and password changes.

Options of the driver

Settings for driver language and reading version information.

Language setting of the display elements

How to set the display language for the driver interface.

Version information

Displays version numbers of driver files for support.

Diagnostics

Tools for diagnosing connected bus nodes and parameters.

Bus members

Displays a list of all active and passive nodes on the bus.

Bus parameters

Displays available bus parameters for diagnostics.

The Tool: 'NETLink® PRO Family Configuration'

Possibilities of the Web Interface

Home Page

Describes the initial web interface page and navigation.

Setting up access

Steps to set up user access and password for the web interface.

Status Page

Provides device information like firmware version and connections.

Configuration page

Interface for modifying device parameters, TCP, and bus settings.

Security page

Interface for setting up access restrictions, including IP whitelisting.

Observing variables

Function to monitor variables via the web interface, similar to Simatic tools.

NETLink® WLAN configuration

Section dedicated to configuring NETLink® WLAN adapter functions.

NETLink® WLAN in the infrastructure mode (AP)

Configuration for WLAN in infrastructure mode with an access point.

NETLink® WLAN in the ad hoc mode

Configuration for WLAN in ad hoc mode for peer-to-peer communication.

Connection establishment PC to NETLink® WLAN in the unencrypted ad hoc mode

Steps to connect a PC to NETLink® WLAN in unencrypted ad hoc mode.

Connection establishment PC to NETLink® WLAN in the encoded ad hoc mode

Steps to connect a PC to NETLink® WLAN in encoded ad hoc mode.

RFC1006-Function (S7-TCP/IP)

CPU Addressing with Rack/Slot and TSAP

How to address specific modules using Rack/Slot and TSAP for RFC1006.

Bus Parameters in Single Master Operation

Storing specified bus parameters

How to store specific bus parameters for MPI, PPI, and PROFIBUS.

RFC Multicomputing with TSAP

Enables communication with multiple CPUs on a rack using TSAP.

RFC Routing over CP with TSAP

Enables addressing multiple CPs via their PROFIBUS addresses using TSAP.

Troubleshooting

Appendix

General technical Data

Provides general technical specifications for NETLink® devices.

Technical Data NETLink® PRO POE

Specific technical data for the NETLink® PRO PoE model.

Technical Data NETLink® WLAN

Specific technical data for the NETLink® WLAN model.

Technical Data NETLink® PRO Compact

Specific technical data for the NETLink® PRO Compact model.

Pin assignments

Details the pin assignments for MPI/PROFIBUS and Ethernet interfaces.

MPI/PROFIBUS interface pin assignments

Pinout for the MPI/PROFIBUS connector.

Assignment of the Ethernet interface (host interface)

Pinout for the Ethernet interface connector.

Further documentation

Lists additional resources and links for more information.

Information in the internet

Links to relevant websites for further information.

Further information

Lists publications and technical rules for communication systems.

Address conversion table

Table for parameterizing RFC routing and remote TSAP addresses.

Glossary

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