Siemens SIMATIC PCS 7 Function Manual

12.Click "OK" in the dialog boxes that were opened for this procedure.
13.Repeat steps 1 to 13 for the second DP/PA coupler for coupler redundancy.
Result
The following figure shows the resulting configuration in HW Config:
Additional information
● Operating Instructions
DP/PA coupler, Active Field Distributor, DP/PA Link and Y Link
5.3.8 How to configure the redundant FOUNDATION Fieldbus
Introduction
The following is a description of how to configure a redundant FOUNDATION Fieldbus that is
connected to a redundant PROFIBUS DP .
You can find the configuration variants in the documentation on the bus link used:
● Operating Instructions
SIMATIC; Bus Link; FF Link
● Operating Instructions SIMATIC; Bus Link; Compact FF Link
Requirements
● The PCS 7 project with a SIMATIC H station is open in SIMATIC Manager.
● Two DP master systems are configured for the SIMATIC H station in HW Config and these
are used as connection paths for the redundant interface.
● For commissioning: The FF addresses are set at the bus link:
– FF Link: DIP switch at coupler FDC 157-0
– Compact FF Link: DIP switch
● When using the FF Link, you can install a maximum of 2 FDC 157-0 couplers (coupler pair
in redundant mode).
Advantages of high availability components
5.3 Communications connections
High Availability Process Control Systems (V9.0)
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Siemens SIMATIC PCS 7 Specifications

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Brand	Siemens
Model	SIMATIC PCS 7
Category	Control Systems
Language	English