Preface - Siemens S7-1200 Manual

1 Preface

Preface
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Purpose
This document contains information about the LCCF_EnetScanner function block
for SIMATIC S7-1200 and S7-1500. It will explain its usage and parameterization
as well as provide some basic background information about the implemented
services defined by the ODVA®.
Core content
The following core issues are covered in this document:
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Purpose of the function block
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Parameterization
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Data exchange with EtherNet/IP adapters
Required basic knowledge
General knowledge in communications over Ethernet, programming and
configuring the S7-1200 or S7-1500 with the TIA Portal is assumed and will not be
part of this document. It is also assumed that the terms Server and Client and their
meaning are familiar to the reader. Furthermore, the reader shall be proficient in
the technology of PROFINET as several concepts will be referred to.
Delimitation
The document does not describe:
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How to setup Ethernet networks
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How to assign IP addresses and the split into subnets
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How to configure the controllers in this example
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How to configure the LCCF_EnetAdapter function block for SIMATIC S7
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How to take network traces and/ or analyze network traffic
Basic knowledge about the above topics is assumed.
EtherNet/IP Scanner
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