Mounting and connecting 
  3.3 Connecting the HMI device 
Basic Panels 
Operating Instructions, 04/2012, A5E02421799-03 
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Connecting the PLC to a Basic Panel PN 
 
CAUTION 
 
Data network security for communication via Ethernet 
With Ethernet-based communication via PROFINET, the end user is himself responsible for 
the security of his data network; the proper functioning of the data network cannot be 
guaranteed in all circumstances, for example in the case of target attacks leading to an 
overloading of the device. 
 
NOTICE 
 
RJ45 plug connector with 180° output required 
The connection of the Basic Panels PN to the HMI device requires the RJ45 plug connector 
"IE FC RJ45 Plug 2 x 2". You can find ordering information in the Accessories (Page 23) 
se
ction. 
 
 
SIMATIC S7-200
SIMATIC S7-300/400
SIMATIC S7-1200
PROFINET
PROFINET (LAN)
PROFINET
LAN
 
Basic Panels PN can be connected to 
the following SIMATIC PLCs:  
•  SIMATIC S7-200 
•  SIMATIC S7-300/400 
•  SIMATIC S7 with PROFINET 
interface 
The connection is set up via 
PROFINET/LAN. 
See also 
Connecting the equipotential bonding circuit (Page 38)