Connecting The Device To Networks - Siemens SIMATIC IPC427E Operating Instructions Manual

Installing and connecting the device
3.3 Connecting the device
3.3.5

Connecting the device to networks

The options for integrating the device into existing or planned system environments and
networks are as follows:
Ethernet
The integrated Ethernet interfaces can be used for communication and for data exchange
with automation devices such as SIMATIC S7.
For this, you need TIA Portal, STEP 7, WinCC, WinCC flexible, WinAC and SIMATIC NET.
Note
To use the Windows reboot with the SIMATIC CPU1507S (F) Software Controller on the
SIMATIC IPC427E, assign the Ethernet interfaces X2 or X3 to the PC station in STEP 7.
Industrial Ethernet
You can establish a network between the device and other PCs via Industrial Ethernet. The
on-board LAN interfaces are (Twisted-Pair) TP interfaces that support data transmission rates
of 10/100/1000 Mbps.
Note
You need a category 6 Ethernet cable for operation at 1000 Mbps.
PROFINET
PROFINET can be operated via:
• Standard Ethernet interfaces (RT)
SIMATIC NET
Use this software package to create, operate and configure an innovative network for Field &
Control level. Information on this can be found on the SIMATIC NET Manual Collection CD.
The software package and the documentation are not included in the product package.
Additional information
You will find additional information in the catalog and on the Internet at Industry Mall, the
ordering system for automation and drive technology (https://mall.industry.siemens.com).
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