Siemens Simatic ET200pro

Mounting and connecting
3.4 Connecting an RJ45 socket
CPU 1516pro-2 PN (6ES7516-2PN00-0AB0)
Operating Instructions, 09/2016, A5E35873416-AA
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3.4
Connecting an RJ45 socket
Introduction
You can connect, for example, a programming device to the RJ45 socket of the CPU. The
PROFINET interface is equipped with an internal switch that allows PROFINET nodes to be
connected directly.
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X1 P3
RJ45 socket for connecting to PROFINET
Figure 3-2 RJ45 socket
Requirements
● The CPU (including bus module) and the connection module CM CPU 2PN M12, 7/8" are
mounted on the module rack.
Tools required
● 32 mm open-ended wrench
Accessories required
● Pre-assembled PROFINET cable with RJ45 connection plug. The cable is available in
different lengths.