Hardware Configuration - Siemens SIMATIC Ident Operating Instructions Manual

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 RF120C in this respect: At 24 V max. 0.8 A or at 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).
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. A project with an
S7-1200 and inserted RF120C was created.
Procedure
Proceed as follows to configure the communication module:
1. In the "Module parameters" parameter group, select the matching "MOBY Mode" (RF1000 or
MV320).
2. Set all other parameters as required.
Please note the specifications in the next paragraph.
3. Download the configuration to the controller.
SIMATIC RF120C
Operating Instructions, 02/2021, C79000-G8976-C328-03
A.3 Connection of serial devices via Freeport protocol
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