Uses and properties of the TIM
1.11 Scope of delivery
Number of S7 connections via Ethernet
In addition to the DNP3 connections, the number of possible S7 connections via the Ethernet
interface is as follows:
● TIM 4R-IE DNP3
Number in total: Max. 5,
of which:
– 2 configurable S7 connections
– 2 PG connections
– 1 OP connection
● TIM 3V-IE DNP3
Number in total: Max. 3,
of which:
– 2 PG connections
– 1 OP connection
No S7 connections can be established via the serial interface.
Number of MODBUS slaves per station
The maximum number of MODBUS slaves that can be connected to the serial interface of a
TIM depends on the configured interface standard:
● RS-232: Maximum of 1 MODBUS slave
● RS-485: Maximum of 8 MODBUS slaves
1.11
Scope of delivery
In addition to the TIM module, the following components ship with the product:
Bus module connector
Both TIM modules are supplied with a bus module connector allowing the TIM to be installed
in an S7-300 as a CP.
Adapter cable foe TIM 4R-IE DNP3
The adapter cable for the second RS-232/RS-485 interface ships with the TIM 4R-IE DNP3.
Documentation
The "SIMATIC NET Manual Collection" with documentation ships with both TIM modules.
You will find the link to the current edition on the Internet in the preface of this manual.
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