Configuring and commissioning S7 CPs for Industrial Ethernet
Configuration Manual, 09/2013, C79000-G8976-C182-13
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Communication via Ethernet CPs in S7 stations
The Ethernet CP for SIMATIC S7 provides a series of communications services for different
tasks.
This section explains the following topics:
● The types of communication possible with the Ethernet CP on Industrial Ethernet
● The tasks handled by the Ethernet CP for the various services
● How to create the conditions for your communications requirements
There, you will find further information:
● When installing the Ethernet CP, follow the instructions in the device manual of the
relevant Ethernet CP. This also contains further information about the performance of the
Ethernet CP. /1/ (Page 227)
● For the functions and use of the STEP 7 configuration software, some of which are used
to configure the CP (such as hardware configuration), refer to /5/ (Page 229).
● For using, structuring and handling Industrial Ethernet, you will find detailed information in
/23/ (Page 234).
Industrial Ethernet
Industrial Ethernet
Industrial Ethernet is the network for the process control level and the cell level of the
vendor-independent SIMATIC NET open communications system. Physically, Industrial
Ethernet is an electrical network based on shielded, coaxial cable, twisted pair cable or an
optical network of fiber-optic cables (FO cable).
Industrial Ethernet is defined by the international standard IEEE 802.3 (see /10/).
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