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Product Type | Gateway |
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Product type designation | IE/PB LINK PN IO |
Manufacturer | Siemens |
Number of PROFIBUS DP masters | 1 |
Number of PROFIBUS DP slaves | 125 |
PROFIBUS DP baud rate | 9.6 kbps to 12 Mbps |
Power Supply | 24 V DC |
Protection class | IP20 |
Weight | Approx. 300 g |
Communication Protocols | PROFIBUS DP, PROFINET |
PROFINET Interface | 2-port switch |
Ethernet interface | RJ45 |
Operating Temperature | 0 to +60 °C |
Mounting type | DIN rail |
Provides guidance on industrial security, cyber threats, and keeping products updated for secure operation.
Explains the LINK's role as a gateway and its operating modes: PROFINET IO proxy and standard mode.
Details the LINK's function as a proxy for PROFIBUS slaves when connected to a PROFINET IO controller.
Describes the LINK's functionality when used as a gateway in standard operation mode.
Explains how to change to and use the maintenance mode via the button for functions like restart and factory reset.
Details warnings and precautions for operating the device in hazardous environments, including explosion hazards.
Specifies requirements for enclosures and cables in ATEX/IECEx hazardous areas.
Outlines usage suitability and precautions for Class I, Division 2 or Zone 2 hazardous locations under UL standards.
Provides FM-specific guidelines for use in hazardous areas, including connection/disconnection and enclosure requirements.
Presents a flowchart of the installation and configuration steps for the LINK device.
Provides step-by-step instructions for mounting the LINK on a DIN rail and connecting power and network interfaces.
Details the C-PLUG as an exchangeable storage medium for configuration data, its application, and how it works.
Covers the requirements for commissioning and the startup behavior of the LINK in different modes.
Provides general security recommendations to prevent unauthorized access, including network security and firmware updates.
Explains alternative ways to assign IP address parameters, including setting in the project or obtaining from a DHCP server.
Guides on using the Primary Setup Tool (PST) to assign IP and PROFIBUS parameters to the LINK.
Details how to configure the LINK as a PROFINET IO device and connect it to a DP Master system.
Outlines the steps for commissioning the LINK when used as a gateway, including IP address assignment and data download.
Covers initial LINK configuration using STEP 7 Basic/Professional, including mode assignment and catalog insertion.
Details the configuration process for using the LINK as a PROFINET IO device.
Guides on configuring the LINK for use solely as a gateway in standard operation mode.
Describes commissioning the LINK as a PROFINET IO device, including PROFINET device name assignment and restarts.
Explains how to commission the LINK in standard mode, including IP address changes and data downloads.
Explains the requirements and procedure for loading new firmware files onto the LINK using STEP 7.