Properties Of The Tim Modules; Overview Of The Tim Versions - Siemens SINAUT ST7 System Manual

Properties of the TIM modules

The central component of the SINAUT hardware is the TIM communications module
(Telecontrol Interface Module). This handles the data traffic for the S7-CPU or for the control
center PC with the aid of the SINAUT ST7 protocol via the relevant SINAUT network.
The TIM is housed in an S7-300 enclosure and is available in the following versions:
TIM 3V-IE
The TIM 3V-IE is a SINAUT communications module for the SIMATIC S7-300. It has an
RS-232 interface to which a suitable modem can be connected. It also has an RJ-45
interface that allows SINAUT communication over IP-based networks (LAN or WAN).
The TIM 3V-IE is available in a standard and advanced version:
● TIM 3V-IE
With the TIM 3V-IE, either the Ethernet interface or the RS-232 interface can be used for
the SINAUT communication.
● TIM 3V-IE Advanced
With the TIM 3V-IE Advanced, the two interfaces can be used at the same time for
SINAUT communication. The two transmission paths can be completely independent of
each other or form a redundant transmission path.
TIM 4R-IE
The TIM 4R-IE is suitable for installation in a SIMATIC S7-300 as a communications module
and can also be connected over Ethernet to one or more SIMATIC S7-400s and to ST7cc or
ST7sc PC control centers as a standalone device.
It has two combined RS-232/RS-485 interfaces to which a classic WAN (dedicated line or
dial-up network) can be connected via a suitable modem. It also has two RJ-45 interfaces
that allow SINAUT communication over Ethernet-based networks (LAN or WAN).
All four interfaces can be used at the same time for SINAUT communication. The four
transmission paths can all be different and operated independently. The two pairs of
interfaces can also form a redundant transmission path.
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Overview of the TIM versions

The TIM is supplied with a bus connector for installation as a CP in an S7-300 station.
The following table contains a summary of the TIM versions.
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