Preface 
 
IE/PB LINK PN IO 
Operating Instructions, 11/2017, C79000-G8976-C393-02 
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Link: (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/ps/15406/man) 
Requirements for use of the module 
You will find the requirements for using the module in the section Requirements for use 
(Page 19). 
Innovations and compatibility with the previous version (6GK1 411-5AB00) 
You will find the functions of the module in the section Communication services and other 
properties (Page 15). 
 
Note 
Make sure that you read the information relating to enhanced functions and restrictions in the 
section 
Replacing a module (Page 73). 
To install, commission and operate the LINK, you require experience in the following areas: 
●  Automation engineering 
●  STEP 7 V5.x / STEP 7 Professional 
Sources of information and other documentation 
You will find an overview of further reading and references in the Appendix Documentation 
references (Page 89). 
 
Note 
Open source software 
The product contains open source software. Read the license conditions for open source 
software carefully before using the product.
 
You will find license conditions in the following document on the supplied data medium: 
●  OSS_IEPB-LINK_86.pdf 
Siemens provides products and solutions with industrial security functions that support the 
secure operation of plants, systems, machines and networks.