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Communications module CM PtP RS422/485 BA (6ES7540-1AB01-0AA0), CM PtP Preface RS422/485 HF (6ES7541-1AB01-0AB0) S7-1500/ET 200MP Documentation Guide SIMATIC Product overview Connecting S7-1500/ET 200MP Communications module CM PtP RS422/485 BA Configuring/address space (6ES7540‑1AB01‑0AA0), CM PtP RS422/485 HF Programming (6ES7541‑1AB01‑0AB0) Interrupts/diagnostic messages Equipment Manual Technical specifications Dimensional drawing...
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ET 200MP. This equipment manual supplements the S7-1500 / ET 200MP Automation system (http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/59191792) system manual. You can find functions generally relating to the S7-1500 or the ET 200MP in the S7-1500 / ET 200MP Automation system manual.
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This arrangement enables you to access the specific content you require. Changes and supplements to the manuals are documented in a Product Information. You can download the documentation free of charge from the Internet (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/109742691). Basic information The System Manual and Getting Started describe in detail the configuration, installation, wiring and commissioning of the SIMATIC S7-1500 and ET 200MP systems.
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Product Information takes precedence over the device and system manuals. You can find the latest Product Information on the S7-1500 and ET 200MP systems on the Internet (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/de/en/view/68052815). Manual Collection S7-1500/ET 200MP The Manual Collection contains the complete documentation on the SIMATIC S7-1500 automation system and the ET 200MP distributed I/O system gathered together in one file.
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Manuals, characteristics, operating manuals, certificates • Product master data You can find "mySupport" on the Internet. (https://support.industry.siemens.com/My/ww/en) Application examples The application examples support you with various tools and examples for solving your automation tasks. Solutions are shown in interplay with multiple components in the system - separated from the focus on individual products.
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Product overview Properties Article numbers CM PtP RS422/485 BA CM PtP RS422/485 HF Article number 6ES7540-1AB01-0AA0 6ES7541-1AB01-0AB0 Note The CM PtP module with the article The CM PtP module with the article number 6ES7540-1AB01-0AA0 is a number 6ES7541-1AB01-0AB0 is a compatible replacement for the CM PtP compatible replacement for the CM PtP module with the article number...
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Product overview 2.1 Properties View of the module ① Module type and designation ② Article number ③ LEDs for RS422/485 interface ④ 15-pin D-sub socket ⑤ LEDs for diagnostics Figure 2-1 View of the CM PtP RS422/485 BA/HF module as an example Properties The communications module has the following properties: •...
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You can find additional information on the connecting cables for a point-to-point connection between the communications module and communication partner CM PtP - Configurations for point-to-point connections (http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/59057093) in section 3 of the function manual. Additional information You can find additional information on the properties of the CM PtP in the function manual CM PtP - Configurations for point-to-point connections (http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/59057093).
You can find information on the configuration and programming of the communications module in the function manual CM PtP - Configurations for point-to-point connections (http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/59057093) and in the information system of STEP 7 (TIA Portal). Communications module CM PtP RS422/485 BA (6ES7540‑1AB01‑0AA0), CM PtP RS422/485 HF (6ES7541‑1AB01‑0AB0)
330 Ω at the receiver end. You can find information on connecting the modules in the FAQ with the entry ID 109736665 on the Internet (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/109736665). Standard: DIN 66259 Parts 1 and 3, EIA-RS422/485, CCITT V.11 Communications module CM PtP RS422/485 BA (6ES7540‑1AB01‑0AA0), CM PtP RS422/485 HF (6ES7541‑1AB01‑0AB0)
Connecting RS422/485 (X27) interface of the communication module The RS422/485 (X27) interface is a differential voltage interface and is used for serial data transmission. The inputs and outputs are not isolated from each other. The inputs and outputs are electrically isolated from the backplane bus. Terminal assignment Plug the connecting cable into the 15-pin D-sub socket behind the front flap of the communications module.
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Connecting 3.1 RS422/485 (X27) interface of the communication module Schematic circuit diagram Standard connecting cables of various lengths (see section Properties (Page 11)) are available for connection with a communication partner which also has a 15-pin D-sub socket. Note that you must only use shielded connector enclosures and cables. A large surface area of the cable shield must be in contact with the connector enclosure at both ends of the cable.
330 Ω at the receiver end. Additional information You can find information on connecting the modules in the FAQ with the entry ID 109736665 (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/109736665) and in the system manual Automation System S7-1500 / ET 200MP (http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/59191792).
Information on using the communications module in a third-party system is available in the programming and operating manual CM PtP in operation without SIMATIC system instructions (http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/59062563). Communications module CM PtP RS422/485 BA (6ES7540‑1AB01‑0AA0), CM PtP RS422/485 HF (6ES7541‑1AB01‑0AB0) Equipment Manual, 06/2024, A5E03777484-AB...
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The respective GSD file for the ET 200MP distributed I/O system is available for download on the Internet: • GSD file PROFINET IO (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/68189683) • GSD file PROFIBUS DP (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/80206700) Communications module CM PtP RS422/485 BA (6ES7540‑1AB01‑0AA0), CM PtP RS422/485 HF (6ES7541‑1AB01‑0AB0)
Configuring/address space 4.2 Parameter setting Parameter setting You can use various parameters to define the properties of the communications module. Depending on the settings, not all parameters are available. You set the parameters of the module as follows: Parameter setting via ... Basic procedure Hardware configuration in STEP 7 1.
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Configuring/address space 4.2 Parameter setting Parameter Value range Port configuration Performance optimized for many Deactivated • short frames • Activated Data transmission rate • 300 bits/s • 600 bits/s • 1200 bits/s • 2400 bits/s • 4800 bits/s 9600 bits/s •...
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Configuring/address space 4.2 Parameter setting Parameter Value range Configuration of message sending: Frame default settings Send break before frame start Deactivated • • Activated Break duration 0...12...65535 bit times Send idle line • Deactivated • Activated Duration of the idle line 0...384...65535 bit times Configuration of message sending: RTS delay RTS ON delay...
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Configuring/address space 4.2 Parameter setting Parameter Value range Configuration of message reception: Frame end identifier Recognize message end by mes- Deactivated • sage timeout • Activated Message timeout 1...200...65535 ms Recognize message end by re- Deactivated • sponse timeout • Activated Response timeout 1...200...65535 ms...
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Configuring/address space 4.2 Parameter setting Parameter Value range Configuration of message reception: Receive buffer Buffered received frames 1...255 Prevent overwriting • Deactivated • Activated Clear receive buffer on startup Deactivated • • Activated When configuring with GSD file, you specify the option by selecting the module name in the hardware catalog.
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Configuring/address space 4.2 Parameter setting Parameter Value range Parity • None • Even • • Mark: Set parity bit to 1 • Space: Set parity bit to 0 • Data bits • 8 bits • 7 bits Stop bits • •...
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The equipment manual of the communications module is supplemented by the function manual CM PtP - Configurations for point-to-point connections (http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/59057093) and the STEP 7 (TIA Portal) information system. There you will find information on the following topics: • Operating modes •...
Information on using the communications module in a third-party system is available in the programming and operating manual CM PtP in operation without SIMATIC system instructions (http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/59062563). To use the communications module in a third-party system, the CPU must support communication by means of data records.
Programming Data communication You define the type of data exchange with the "Performance optimized for many short frames" parameter of the module in the hardware configuration (Page 21). It is recommended to use the option for performance optimization, provided that the maximum length for incoming/outgoing frames is not exceeded.
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Additional information on programming the communications modules is available in the function manual CM PtP - Configurations for point-to-point connections (http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/59057093) and in the STEP 7 (TIA Portal) information system. Communications module CM PtP RS422/485 BA (6ES7540‑1AB01‑0AA0), CM PtP RS422/485 HF (6ES7541‑1AB01‑0AB0)
Interrupts/diagnostic messages Status and error displays LED displays of the communication module The figure below shows the LED displays of the communications module with open front flap. ① RUN (green) ② ERROR (red) ③ MAINT (yellow) ④ TXD (yellow) ⑤ RXD (yellow) Figure 6-1 LED displays of the CM PtP RS422/485 BA/HF...
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Replace the communications module. Flashes Flashes Flashes Information on startup and diagnostics of the communications module is available in the CM PtP - Configurations for point-to-point connections (http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/59057093) function manual. Table 6- 2 Status displays TXD/RXD LEDs Meaning Interface is transmitting...
0 and 1. For the structure of the data records, refer to the equipment manual for the IM 155-5 DP ST interface module, which is available for download on the Internet (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/de/view/78324181). Communications module CM PtP RS422/485 BA (6ES7540‑1AB01‑0AA0), CM PtP RS422/485 HF (6ES7541‑1AB01‑0AB0)
Information on the configuration of the data record can be found in the function manual CM PtP - Configurations for point-to-point connections (http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/59057093) (Edition 2024). Communications module CM PtP RS422/485 BA (6ES7540‑1AB01‑0AA0), CM PtP RS422/485 HF (6ES7541‑1AB01‑0AB0) Equipment Manual, 06/2024, A5E03777484-AB...
Technical specifications The following table shows the technical specifications as of the issue date. You can find a data sheet with up-to-date technical specifications on the Internet. • CM PtP RS422/485 BA (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/de/en/pv/6ES7540-1AB01-0AA0/td?dl=en) • CM PtP RS422/485 HF (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/de/en/pv/6ES7541-1AB01-0AB0/td?dl=en) Article number...
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Technical specifications Article number 6ES7540-1AB01-0AA0 6ES7541-1AB01-0AB0 Interface types RS 485 19.2 kbit/s 250 kbit/s • Transmission rate, max. 1 200 m 1 200 m • Cable length, max. RS 422 19.2 kbit/s 115.2 kbit/s • Transmission rate, max. 1 200 m 1 200 m •...
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Weight, approx. 0.22 kg 0.22 kg Additional general technical specifications for SIMATIC S7-1500 are available in the system manual S7 -1500 Automation System (http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/59191792). Communications module CM PtP RS422/485 BA (6ES7540‑1AB01‑0AA0), CM PtP RS422/485 HF (6ES7541‑1AB01‑0AB0) Equipment Manual, 06/2024, A5E03777484-AB...
Dimensional drawing The following figures show the dimension drawing of the module on the mounting rail, as well as a dimension drawing with open front flap. Always observe the specified dimensions for installation in cabinets, control rooms, etc. Figure A-1 Dimensional drawing of the communications module CM PtP RS422/485 BA/HF with front and side view Communications module CM PtP RS422/485 BA (6ES7540‑1AB01‑0AA0), CM PtP RS422/485 HF (6ES7541‑1AB01‑0AB0) Equipment Manual, 06/2024, A5E03777484-AB...
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Dimensional drawing Figure A-2 Dimensional drawing of the communications module CM PtP RS422/485 BA in side view with open front flap Communications module CM PtP RS422/485 BA (6ES7540‑1AB01‑0AA0), CM PtP RS422/485 HF (6ES7541‑1AB01‑0AB0) Equipment Manual, 06/2024, A5E03777484-AB...
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