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SIMATIC
SIMATIC S7-4100
CPU 4168-H
Equipment Manual
6DL4168-4FH04-3XX0
11/2022
A5E51584364-AA
Overview of CPU 4168-H
Working with the CPU
Views
Functions
Diagnostic options and
service support
Technical data
Appendix
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  • Page 1 Overview of CPU 4168-H Working with the CPU Views SIMATIC Functions SIMATIC S7-4100 CPU 4168-H Diagnostic options and service support Technical data Equipment Manual Appendix 6DL4168-4FH04-3XX0 11/2022 A5E51584364-AA...
  • Page 2 Note the following: WARNING Siemens products may only be used for the applications described in the catalog and in the relevant technical documentation. If products and components from other manufacturers are used, these must be recommended or approved by Siemens. Proper transport, storage, installation, assembly, commissioning, operation and maintenance are required to ensure that the products operate safely and without any problems.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Overview of CPU 4168-H........................5 CPU in the SIMATIC S7-4100 controller - Overview ..............5 Security information ......................8 Digital nameplate (QR code on the front) ................9 More information....................... 10 1.4.1 Approvals .......................... 10 1.4.2 Firmware ........................... 10 1.4.3...
  • Page 4 List of references ....................... 53 A.3.1 SIMATIC S7-4100, controller....................53 A.3.2 SIMATIC S7-4100, CPU 4168-H ................... 54 A.3.3 SIMATIC S7-4100, PROFINET CP 4163-1 ................54 A.3.4 SIMATIC S7-4100, PROFIBUS CP 4163-5 ................54 A.3.5 SIMATIC NET, Industrial Ethernet/PROFINET Industrial Ethernet..........54 A.3.6 SIMATIC NET, Industrial Ethernet / PROFINET, Passive network components ......

  • Page 5: Overview Of Cpu 4168-H

    Overview of CPU 4168-H CPU in the SIMATIC S7-4100 controller - Overview SIMATIC S7-4100 is a controller that is specially designed for use with the SIMATIC PCS neo process control system. The controller adds compact and powerful components to the hardware portfolio of the process control system.
  • Page 6 1.1 CPU in the SIMATIC S7-4100 controller - Overview CPU in the process control system The figure shows an example of a system configuration for integration of the SIMATIC S7-4100 controller in the process control system. You can find information about the CPU of the controller below.
  • Page 7 Overview of CPU 4168-H 1.1 CPU in the SIMATIC S7-4100 controller - Overview Knowledge required A basic knowledge of automation technology is required to understand the documentation. • Knowledge of the documentation: SIMATIC S7-4100, controller (Page 53) Examples: – System-wide functions and power supply and commissioning of the controller –...

  • Page 8: Security Information

    Siemens’ products and solutions undergo continuous development to make them more secure. Siemens strongly recommends that product updates are applied as soon as they are available and that the latest product versions are used. Use of product versions that are no longer supported, and failure to apply the latest updates may increase customer’s exposure...

  • Page 9: Digital Nameplate (Qr Code On The Front)

    Overview of CPU 4168-H 1.3 Digital nameplate (QR code on the front) Digital nameplate (QR code on the front) QR code The QR code on the front of this product and on the packaging uniquely identifies the product. The QR code is also an identification link to IEC 61406-1. If you scan the QR code (e.g.

  • Page 10: More Information

    1.4 More information Digital nameplate The digital nameplate is: • A contribution from SIEMENS to reduce the CO footprint and to conserve resources. • The efficient way to access the product information provided on the Internet. This information remains up-to-date over the entire product life cycle.

  • Page 11: Firmware/Software Support

    Siemens representative. Note the local regulations. You can find information on product returns on the Internet pages of Siemens Industry Online Support: Recycling and disposal (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/109479891).

  • Page 12: Module Defective

    You can find information on this in the documentation: SIMATIC S7-4100, controller (Page 53) 1.4.7 Module defective If there is a fault, send the module to your Siemens dealer for repair. Repair on site is not possible. Repair services (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/sc/2154) If you need a replacement: Spare part services (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/sc/2110) 1.4.8...
  • Page 13 3. Click "Save filter". 4. Enter the filter name. 5. Click "Enable notification". 6. Click "Save filter". Additional information on this: • Quick start: Receive notifications (Newsletter) (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/): Individual notifications and filters (Newsletter) • Helpful functions in Online Support (videos) (https:// support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/sc/2063)
  • Page 14 Online Support, for example, by email. • You access this service on the following pages on the Internet (https:// support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/my). You will find the following information in the header: – Language: Language selection for "mySupport" page – Contact: "Global and regional contacts"...

  • Page 15: Working With The Cpu

    Working with the CPU The "CPU 4168-H" product is a module of the SIMATIC S7-4100 controller. The module is used to execute the user program and has integrated interfaces for PROFINET IO/Industrial Ethernet and PROFIBUS DP. CPU in the SIMATIC S7-4100 controller - Overview (Page 5)
  • Page 16 Working with the CPU Diagnostics The following options are available for status diagnostics of a CPU: • Operating states of the CPU (Page 33) • Overview of the LED displays (Page 35) • Online diagnostics (Page 41) Properties of the CPU • Technical data (Page 43) CPU 4168-H Equipment Manual, 11/2022, A5E51584364-AA...

  • Page 17: Views

    Views Views of the CPU Below, you can find information about the operating and display elements of the module. Arrangement of the CPU elements ① Front cover ② LED displays (Page 18) ③ Reset button (RES) (Page 18) ④ Slot for SIMATIC Memory Card (SMC) (Page 19) - (Preparation for function extension) ⑤...

  • Page 18: Led Displays

    • Forcing a restart of the CPU • Resetting the CPU to the factory settings Press the reset button only with a thin blunt object (diameter approx. 2.5 mm). The effects are shown in: SIMATIC S7-4100, controller (Page 53) CPU 4168-H Equipment Manual, 11/2022, A5E51584364-AA...

  • Page 19: Slot For Simatic Memory Card (Smc)

    Views 3.5 PN/IE interfaces X1 and X2 (PROFINET IO/Industrial Ethernet) Slot for SIMATIC Memory Card (SMC) The SMC slot has no function in a CPU with firmware version 4.0. Operating the CPU with firmware version V4.0 is only permitted with the SMC unplugged. PN/IE interfaces X1 and X2 (PROFINET IO/Industrial Ethernet) RJ45 sockets On the front of the CPU, there are four RJ45 sockets behind the front cover.

  • Page 20: System Expansion Card (Sec)

    Figure 3-1 System Expansion Card (SEC) Scaling and licensing (scaling concept) More information and available SECs: SIMATIC S7-4100, controller (Page 53) Slot for the System Expansion Card (SEC) Note Operation of the CPU is only possible with SEC The SEC is a part of the hardware of the CPU that is essential for the operation of the CPU. The SEC must be plugged into the CPU before installation and commissioning.

  • Page 21: Profibus Interface X5 (Profibus Dp)

    Connectors and cables You can find information on approved PROFBUS connectors and suitable cables in the following documentation: SIMATIC S7-4100, controller (Page 53); Accessories and spare parts; network components System connection of the modules Definition The system connection is implemented on all modules of the controller via the contact strips on the rear of the module.
  • Page 22 Views 3.8 System connection of the modules CPU 4168-H Equipment Manual, 11/2022, A5E51584364-AA...

  • Page 23: Functions

    SIMATIC distinguishes between the firmware and the user program. • Firmware (Page 24) • User program (Page 24) More information You can find additional information about the application of the CPU in the following documentation: SIMATIC S7-4100, controller (Page 53) CPU 4168-H Equipment Manual, 11/2022, A5E51584364-AA...

  • Page 24: Firmware

    Functions 4.2 User program This includes the following information: • Typical configurations for SIMATIC (single) controllers Connection of devices and stations via PROFINET IO or PROFIBUS DP. • Synchronization of the time of day – Synchronization via one of the PN/IE interfaces (X1/X2) of the CPU or via a PROFINET CP (CP 4163-1) –...
  • Page 25 Functions 4.2 User program After switching on the CPU or downloading to it, the required program data is copied into the work memory. 9 tasks (cyclic interrupts) are available for executing the user program. A process image partition is permanently assigned to each task. The following organization blocks (OBs) are executed without access to the process image: •...

  • Page 26: Function Of The Pn/Ie Interfaces (Profinet Io/Industrial Ethernet)

    Functions 4.3 Function of the PN/IE interfaces (PROFINET IO/Industrial Ethernet) Function of the PN/IE interfaces (PROFINET IO/Industrial Ethernet) PN/IE interfaces (X1 and X2) The PN/IE interfaces work according to the Ethernet protocol and are used to connect Ethernet- based networks: • Interface for the connection of PROFINET IO devices at the CPU •...
  • Page 27 Functions 4.3 Function of the PN/IE interfaces (PROFINET IO/Industrial Ethernet) Protocols • PROFINET IO The PN/IE interface can be configured as an IO controller on the PROFINET IO. According to the PROFINET IO protocols, the IO controller performs the following tasks: –...

  • Page 28: Function Of The Profibus Dp Interface

    • SIMATIC NET, Industrial Ethernet/PROFINET Industrial Ethernet (Page 54) • Additional information about the time synchronization of the controller: – SIMATIC S7-4100, controller (Page 53) – SIMATIC S7-4100, PROFINET CP 4163-1 (Page 54) Function of the PROFIBUS DP interface PROFIBUS DP interface The PROFIBUS DP interface is used to set up a PROFIBUS master system and to connect PROFIBUS I/Os.

  • Page 29: Commissioning

    Functions 4.5 Commissioning Operating mode for communication between devices at the PROFIBUS DP The CPU supports "DPV1" mode for communication between devices on the PROFIBUS DP. For devices that can only communicate in the "DPV0" operating mode, only the existing communication components are taken into account. •...
  • Page 30 Functions 4.5 Commissioning • The CPU is reset to factory settings. Procedure • Reset to factory settings • Commissioning You can find information about this in the following documentation: • SIMATIC S7-4100, controller (Page 53) CPU 4168-H Equipment Manual, 11/2022, A5E51584364-AA...

  • Page 31: Self-Test

    Functions 4.7 Security functions of the CPU Self-test Definition The self-test is a function to prove the correct functioning of the CPU. Self-test The self-test checks the following components and functions: • Internal processors • Internal memory of the CPU • Interfaces of the CPU Duration of the self-test •...

  • Page 32: Monitoring Functions Of The Cpu

    Functions 4.8 Monitoring functions of the CPU Monitoring functions of the CPU Monitoring and messages In the CPU, control system blocks monitor the correct execution of the user program. If a system block detects an error, the system block triggers a defined reaction. The table shows the events and possible causes: Event Possible cause...

  • Page 33: Diagnostic Options And Service Support

    Diagnostic options and service support Operating states of the CPU 5.1.1 Introduction This section provides you with information about the properties of the module. Operating states The following operating states are possible • RUN mode (Page 33) • STOP mode (Page 33) •...

  • Page 34: Startup Operating State

    Diagnostic options and service support 5.1 Operating states of the CPU You can load user programs from the engineering station to the CPU. Note The controller can only leave the STOP operating state with a loaded configuration. 5.1.4 STARTUP operating state Behavior of the CPU During STARTUP, the CPU leaves the STOP state.

  • Page 35: Status And Error Displays

    3. The CPU starts the error search mode and reacts according to the result: – Possibility 1: No error found: * Automatic restart, for details see Service support: SIMATIC S7-4100, controller (Page 53). * Switch to RUN mode. – Possibility 2: Error found: The CPU remains in "Unexpected error"...

  • Page 36: Status Displays Of The Module (Leds)

    Diagnostic options and service support 5.2 Status and error displays LEDs • Status group displays of the module Status displays of the module (LEDs) (Page 36) – The RUN/STOP LEDs provide information about the operating state of the module. – The ER LEDs indicate whether there is an error in standalone mode. –...

  • Page 37: Segment Leds

    The front cover can conceal other module-specific LED displays. Information on the specific meaning of the status displays and on hidden LEDs is available in the system documentation: SIMATIC S7-4100, controller (Page 53) 5.2.3 Segment LEDs These LEDs show the segment in which the CPU is located.

  • Page 38: Pn (Lan) Leds

    Diagnostic options and service support 5.2 Status and error displays 5.2.4 PN (LAN) LEDs The LEDs on the front of the CPU in the area "PN (LAN)" show the current state of the interfaces for configuration on PROFINET IO (or Industrial Ethernet). Interface controller = PROFINET IO controller or Industrial Ethernet controller LED display Meaning...

  • Page 39: Sync Leds

    Diagnostic options and service support 5.2 Status and error displays LED display Meaning • One or more communication partners (e.g. I/O devices) at the in‐ terface X2 have one or more errors. LED flashes red at 2 Hz X2 P1R LINK/ACT Connection at the interface is active. •...

  • Page 40: Pb Dp Led

    Diagnostic options and service support 5.2 Status and error displays LED display Meaning X3 LINK Synchronization in the CPUs running: • Interface X3 is coupled to the second CPU. LED lights up green • The synchronization module indicates a transmission error at inter‐ face X3.

  • Page 41: Service Support

    – On the CPU via the "RES" button (reset button) – Via the online diagnostics functions You can find information about this and the system-wide effects in the following documentation: SIMATIC S7-4100, controller (Page 53) Functions in online diagnostics • Read out the diagnostics buffer • Perform firmware update •...
  • Page 42 Save service data Save the service data for archiving or analysis by Customer-Support. LED sequences for on/off, memory reset, reset You can find information about this in the following documentation: SIMATIC S7-4100, controller (Page 53) CPU 4168-H Equipment Manual, 11/2022, A5E51584364-AA...

  • Page 43: Technical Data

    Technical data Technical specifications of CPU 4168-H This section provides you with information about the properties of the module. CPU 4168-H Equipment Manual, 11/2022, A5E51584364-AA...
  • Page 44 Technical data 6.1 Technical specifications of CPU 4168-H Article number 6DL4168-4FH04-3XX0 General information   Product type designation CPU 4168-H HW functional status Firmware version V4.0.0 Engineering with   V4.0 • PCS neo can be configured/integrated from version Control elements   Mode buttons 1;...
  • Page 45 Technical data 6.1 Technical specifications of CPU 4168-H Article number 6DL4168-4FH04-3XX0 65 408 byte • Size, max.   • Number, max. 65 408 byte • Size, max. Address area   I/O address area   up to a total of max. 8 000 process diagnostics el‐ •...
  • Page 46 Technical data 6.1 Technical specifications of CPU 4168-H Article number 6DL4168-4FH04-3XX0 • RJ 45 (Ethernet) 100 Mbit/s – Transmission rate, max. – Industrial Ethernet status LED • Number of ports • integrated switch Protocols   • PROFINET IO Controller • SIMATIC communication •...
  • Page 47 Technical data 6.1 Technical specifications of CPU 4168-H Article number 6DL4168-4FH04-3XX0 • Open IE communication Yes; PROFINET MRP • Media redundancy PROFINET IO Controller   Services   – S7 communication – Number of connectable IO Devices for RT, max. – of which in line, max. –...
  • Page 48 Technical data 6.1 Technical specifications of CPU 4168-H Article number 6DL4168-4FH04-3XX0 SIMATIC communication   • Data record routing 960 byte • User data per job, max. Open IE communication   • TCP/IP 32 kbyte – Data length, max. • ISO-on-TCP (RFC1006) 32 kbyte – Data length, max. •...
  • Page 49 Technical data 6.1 Technical specifications of CPU 4168-H Article number 6DL4168-4FH04-3XX0 RCM (formerly C-TICK) EAC (formerly Gost-R) Use in hazardous areas   ATEX II 3G Ex ec IIC T4 Gc • ATEX • IECEx Ambient conditions   Ambient temperature during operation  ...
  • Page 50 Technical data 6.1 Technical specifications of CPU 4168-H CPU 4168-H Equipment Manual, 11/2022, A5E51584364-AA...

  • Page 51: Appendix

    Appendix Dimension drawings - CPU 4168H Dimensions in dimension drawings given in millimeters. Figure A-1 Front view CPU 4168-H Equipment Manual, 11/2022, A5E51584364-AA...
  • Page 52 Appendix A.1 Dimension drawings - CPU 4168H Figure A-2 Side view CPU 4168-H Equipment Manual, 11/2022, A5E51584364-AA...

  • Page 53: Label

    Appendix A.3 List of references Label For the modules of the SIMATIC S7-4100 controller (PS, CPU, CP) you will find the label with the following information about the module: ① Product group • SIMATIC S7‑4100   • Product name Article number •...

  • Page 54: Simatic S7-4100, Cpu 4168-H

    Appendix A.3 List of references System documentation Siemens AG System Documentation SIMATIC S7-4100; Controller (https:// support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/109805150) A.3.2 SIMATIC S7-4100, CPU 4168-H SIMATIC S7-4100, CPU 4168-H Equipment Manual Siemens AG Documentation SIMATIC S7-4100, CPU 4168-H (https:// support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/109805153) A.3.3 SIMATIC S7-4100, PROFINET CP 4163-1...

  • Page 55: Simatic Net, Industrial Ethernet / Profinet, Passive Network Components

    A.3 List of references A.3.6 SIMATIC NET, Industrial Ethernet / PROFINET, Passive network components SIMATIC NET, Industrial Ethernet / PROFINET System documentation Siemens AG Documentation SIMATIC NET, Industrial Ethernet / PROFINET, Passive Network Components (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/84922825) A.3.7 SIMATIC, PROFINET system description SIMATIC; PROFINET System description...
  • Page 56 Appendix A.3 List of references CPU 4168-H Equipment Manual, 11/2022, A5E51584364-AA...

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