Siemens SIMATIC ET 200AL System Manual page 1226

Preface
Purpose of the manual
This function manual provides an overview of the PROFIBUS communication system with
SIMATIC STEP 7 V13.
STEP 7 V13 is integrated into the powerful graphic Totally Integrated Automation Portal
(TIA Portal), the new integration platform for all automation software tools.
This function manual supports you in planning a PROFIBUS system. The manual is
structured into the following subject areas:
● PROFIBUS basics
● PROFIBUS diagnostics
● PROFIBUS functions
Basic knowledge required
The following knowledge is required in order to understand the manual:
● General knowledge of automation technology
● Knowledge of the industrial automation system SIMATIC
● Knowledge about the use of Windows-based computers
● Proficiency with STEP 7
Scope
This function manual is the basic documentation for all SIMATIC products from the
PROFIBUS environment. The product documentation is based on this documentation.
The examples are based on the functionality of the S7-1500 automation system.
Changes compared to previous version
As compared to the previous version (version 07/2014), this manual contains the following
amendments/changes:
● Extension of the documentation to STEP 7 (TIA Portal) V13 SP1
● Addition of the function Intelligent DP slaves (I-slaves)
● New guide
PROFIBUS with STEP 7 V13
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