Connecting An S7 Automation System - Siemens SIMATIC HMI IPC677C Operating Instructions Manual

6.2.2

Connecting an S7 automation system

Coupling
The device is coupled via the MPI/DP interface as follows:
● With MPI networks S7-200, S7-300, and S7-400
● PROFIBUS DP networks with DP components
Hardware requirements
You can use the following components for coupling or networking with PROFIBUS:
● RS 485 interface, MPI/DP interface, onboard
● PROFIBUS cable
Procedure
1. Disconnect the device from the mains.
2. Insert the PROFIBUS cable in the MPI/DP socket.
3. Reconnect the device to the electrical power system.
SIMATIC HMI IPC677C
Operating Instructions, 04/2013, A5E02722710-04
Note
Refer to the SIMATIC Net catalog IK PI for more information about SIMATIC Net
expansion cards.
NOTICE
Risk of damage to the device!
Neutralize the static charge of your body, the device, and the connecting cables. You
can do this by briefly touching the metal housing with the cable in your hand.
Integration into an automation system
6.2 Device in SIMATIC S7 network
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