Exchanging S5 Program Data Between Pgs/Pcs - Siemens SIMATIC S5 Series Manual

6.3

Exchanging S5 Program Data between PGs/PCs

Uses of the PG With the PG Link package, you can exchange STEP 5 blocks and
Link Package
files between PGs or PCs. For this function, one of the PGs is set
to passive. The active PG can then send STEP 5 blocks or files to
the passive PG or fetch them from it. The PG Link package is
described in detail in the STEP 5 manual.
What is Required
To exchange STEP 5 blocks and files between PGs, you require the
for the PG Link?
following:
1. A point-to-point link via the TTY interface (COM 1) of the two
2. The software package "PG Link". This is part of the STEP 5
PG Interface
The data exchange with the partner PG requires an active TTY
COM 1
interface (20 mA).
If the existing COM 1 port is a V.24 interface (PC), the S5 port
must be simulated with a converter (for example, a Köster box).
Working with S5-DOS/ST
C79000-G8576-C760-03
devices using a connecting cable. This is described in the PG
manual for your device.
basic package and is described in the STEP 5 manual.
File Transfer
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