Detailed descriptions 
  16.1 Motherboard 
SIMATIC Box PC 627 
Operating Instructions, Release 05/2006, A5E00362052-03 
16-5 
PROFIBUS / MPI interface, X600 
 
PROFIBUS/MPI interface 
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PinNo.  Abbreviation  Meaning  Input /Output 
1  –  Not assigned  – 
2  –  Unassigned  – 
3  LTG_B  Signal line B of MPI module  Input/output 
4  RTS_AS  RTSAS, control signal for received data 
stream. The signal is "1" active when the 
directly connected PLC is sending. 
Input 
5  M5EXT  M5EXT return line (GND) of the 5 V power 
supply. The current load caused by an external 
consumer connected between P5EXT and 
M5EXT must not exceed the maximum of  
90 mA. 
Output 
6  P5 EXT  P5EXT power supply (+5 V) of the 5 V power 
supply. The current load caused by an external 
consumer connected between P5EXT and 
M5EXT must not exceed the maximum of  
90 mA. 
Output 
7  –  not assigned  – 
8  LTG_A  Signal line A of MPI module  Input/output 
9  RTS_PG  RTS output signal of the MPI module. The 
control signal is "1" when the PG is sending. 
Output 
Shield    on connector casing   
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