Detailed Description 
  2.5 Linking PLC CPUs to 840D 
PLC Basic Program Solution Line (P3 sl) 
Function Manual, 08/2005 Edition, 6FC5397-0BP10-0BA0 
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2.5  2.5 Linking PLC CPUs to 840D 
2.5.1  General 
General 
The AS 300 family is used as the PLC for all systems. On the 840 D, the PLC CPU is 
integrated into the NCU component as a sub-module. The relevant performance data for 
PLC CPUs can be found in the above table or in the SIMATIC catalog.  
 
2.5.2  Properties of PLC CPUs 
 
SINUMERIK 810D/840Di PLC CPUs are based on standard SIMATIC CPUs in the S7300 
family. As a result, they generally possess the same functions. Functional deviations are 
shown in the table above. Owing to differences in their memory system as compared to the 
SIMATIC CPU, certain functions are not available (e.g. save blocks on memory card, save 
project on memory card). 
 
 
Note 
With the current SIMATIC CPUs, the PLC is not automatically started after voltage failure 
and recovery when a PLC Stop is initiated via software operation. In this instance, the PLC 
remains in the Stop state with an appropriate diagnostic entry for safety reasons. You can 
start the PLC only via software operation "Execute a restart" or by setting the switch to 
"Stop" and then "RUN". This behavior is also integrated in the current versions of the 
SINUMERIK PLC. 
 
2.5.3  Interface on 840D with integrated PLC 
 
Physical interfaces 
As the 840D system has an integrated PLC, signals can be exchanged between the NCK 
and PLC directly via a dual-port RAM.