NETLink S7-Compact - User Guide
General
NETLink S7-Compact Gateway is only used as part of a complete system. For that reason, the
configuring engineer, user, and installing technician must observe the standards, safety and accident
prevention rules applicable in the particular application. The operator of the automation system is
responsible for observing these rules.
Restriction of access
The modules are open equipment and must only be installed in electrical equipment rooms,
cabinets, or housings. Access to the electrical equipment rooms, barriers, or housings must only be
possible using a tool or key and only permitted to personnel having received instruction or
authorization.
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LED status indicators
NETLink S7-Compact has two operating status LEDs and two RJ45 connection status LEDs:
LEDs on the RJ45 network jack
The two LEDs which are located on each RJ45 female connector indicate by their status the current
state of the TCP network:
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Note
The operator of a machine system is responsible for observing all safety and accident
prevention regulations applicable to the application in question.
CAUTION
During configuration, safety and accident prevention rules specific to the application
must be observed.
CAUTION
Emergency OFF facilities according to EN 60204 / IEC 204 must remain active in all modes
of the machine system. The system must not enter an undefined restart.
CAUTION
Faults occurring in the machine system that can cause damage to property or injury to
persons must be prevented by additional external equipment. Such equipment must
also ensure entry into a safe state in the event of a fault. Such equipment includes
electromechanical safety buttons, mechanical interlocks, etc. (see EN 954-1, risk
assessment).
CAUTION
Never execute or initiate safety-related functions using an operator terminal.
Note
Only authorized persons must have access to the modules!
Version EN-062023-1.00
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