Integration - Siemens SIMATIC Rack PC 840 V2 Operating Instructions Manual

Integration

8.1 Integration
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The following options are available for the integration of the device in existing or planned
system environments/networks:
Ethernet
The integrated Ethernet port (10/100 Mbps) can be used for communication and for data
exchange with automation devices such as SIMATIC S7.
To this purpose you require the software package "SOFTNET S7".
PROFIBUS / MPI
The optional potentially isolated Profibus interface (12 Mbps) can be used to interconnect
distributed field devices or to carry out coupling to the SIMATIC S7.
To couple the device to an S7 PLC, you need the software package "SOFTNET for
PROFIBUS".
Further information
For further information, refer to the catalog and to the online ordering system of Siemens
A&D.
Internet address: http://www.mall.automation.siemens.com
SIMATIC Rack PC 840 V2
Operating Instructions, Edition 05/2006, A5E00248055-04
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