Hardware Configuration - Siemens SIMATIC RF185C Operating Instructions Manual

When connecting general serial devices, you need to assemble the cable yourself for the
specific device. You will find detailed information on this topic in section "Custom assembled
connecting cables (Page 186)".
Power supply
The connected field device can be supplied with power via the communication module if the
performance data of the communication module is not exceeded. Note the technical
specifications of the RF18xC/RF18xCI in this respect: 24 V max. 0.8 A or 5 V max. 0.6 A.
A.3.3

Hardware configuration

The optical handheld readers and access control readers can be integrated into SIMATIC
automation systems using STEP 7 Basic / Professional (TIA Portal) or STEP 7 Classic
(SIMATIC Manager).
Note that the "Freeport" protocol can only be used for a connection via PROFINET and
EtherNet/IP.
Below the configuration via the TIA Portal is described. Information on configuring other
serial devices is available in the respective manuals.
Requirement
The optical handheld reader / the RF1040R/RF1070R is connected to the controller via the
communication module and has started up. The TIA Portal has been started. You have
created a project.
Procedure
Proceed as follows to configure the communication module:
1. Switch to the device view of the communication module and drag the "Freeport"
submodule from the hardware catalog to the module of the communication module.
2. Select the user mode "FB 45" or "Ident profile".
3. Set all other parameters (see below) as required and download the configuration to the
controller.
SIMATIC RF185C, RF186C, RF188C, RF186CI, RF188CI
Operating Instructions, 04/2020, C79000-G8976-C512-03
A.3 Operation of optical handheld readers, access control readers or serial devices
Appendix
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