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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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S7-1500/ET 200MP Documentation Guide S7-1500 / ET 200MP Documentation Guide The documentation for the SIMATIC S7-1500 automation system and the ET 200MP distributed I/O system is arranged into three areas. This arrangement enables you to access the specific content you require. Changes and supplements to the manuals are documented in a Product Information.
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Product overview Properties Article numbers CM PtP RS232 BA CM PtP RS232 HF Article number 6ES7540-1AD01-0AA0 6ES7541-1AD01-0AB0 Note The CM PtP module with the article The CM PtP module with the article number 6ES7540-1AD01-0AA0 is a number 6ES7541-1AD01-0AB0 is a compatible replacement for the CM PtP compatible replacement for the CM PtP with article number 6ES7540-1AD00-...
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Product overview 2.1 Properties View of the module ① Module type and designation ② Article number ③ LEDs for RS232 interface ④ 9-pin D-sub male plug ⑤ LEDs for diagnostics Figure 2-1 View of the CM PtP RS232 BA/HF module as an example Properties The communications module has the following properties: •...
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 modules CM PtP RS232 BA (6ES7540‑1AD01‑0AA0), CM PtP RS232 HF (6ES7541‑1AD01‑0AB0)
Product overview 2.3 Properties of the RS232 interface Properties of the RS232 interface Definition The RS232 interface is a voltage interface used for serial data transmission. Properties The RS232 interface has the following properties and meets the following requirements: Type: Voltage interface Front connector: 9-pin sub-D male plug with screw lock (assignment see RS232 interface...
Connecting RS232 interface of the communications module The RS232 interface is a voltage interface 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 Connect the connecting cable to the 9-pin sub-D male plug behind the front flap of the communications module.
Ensure the power supply is disconnected before you wire the communications module. Additional information You can find information on connecting the modules in the S7-1500 / ET 200MP Automation system (http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/59191792) system manual. Installation guidelines To take into consideration The general installation guidelines must be taken into consideration (see the EMC/EMI compatible installation of control systems (http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/59193566) Function Manual).
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 modules CM PtP RS232 BA (6ES7540‑1AD01‑0AA0), CM PtP RS232 HF (6ES7541‑1AD01‑0AB0) Equipment Manual, 06/2024, A5E03777472-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 modules CM PtP RS232 BA (6ES7540‑1AD01‑0AA0), CM PtP RS232 HF (6ES7541‑1AD01‑0AB0)
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 Parameters of the CM PtP RS232 BA/HF for Freeport protocol The following parameter settings are possible when you select the "Freeport" protocol. The default settings of the parameters are shown in bold in the "Value range" column. Table 4- 1 Programmable parameters Parameter...
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Configuring/address space 4.2 Parameter setting Parameter Value range Diagnostics Activate break detection Deactivated • • Activated Enable diagnostics interrupt • Deactivated Activated • Configuration of message sending: Frame default settings Send break before frame start Deactivated • • Activated Break duration 0...12...65535 bit times Send idle line •...
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Configuring/address space 4.2 Parameter setting Parameter Value range Number of sequences to be de- • fined • • • Check this character • Deactivated • Activated Character (HEX) 0...FF Configuration of message reception: Frame end identifier Recognize message end by mes- Deactivated •...
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Configuring/address space 4.2 Parameter setting Parameter Value range 0...255 bytes Number of characters not count- ed in length specification After receipt of an end sequence Deactivated • • Activated Check this character • Deactivated • Activated Character (HEX) 0...FF Configuration of message reception: Receive buffer Buffered received frames 1...255 Prevent overwriting...
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Configuring/address space 4.2 Parameter setting Parameters of the CM PtP RS232 BA/HF for 3964(R) protocol The following parameter settings are possible when you select protocol "3964(R)". The default settings of the parameters are shown in bold in the "Value range" column. Table 4- 2 Programmable parameters Parameter...
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Configuring/address space 4.2 Parameter setting Parameter Value range 3964(R) configuration Priority High • • With block check (3964R) • Deactivated Activated • Use default values • Deactivated • Activated Connection attempts 1...6...255 Transmission attempts 1...6...255 Character delay time 20...220...65535 ms Acknowledgment delay 20...2000...65535 ms When configuring with GSD file, you specify the option by selecting the module name in the...
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 •...
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 20). 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 modules CM PtP RS232 BA (6ES7540‑1AD01‑0AA0), CM PtP RS232 HF (6ES7541‑1AD01‑0AB0)
Interrupts/diagnostic interrupts Status and error displays LED displays of the communications module The figure below shows the LED displays (status and fault displays) of the CM PtP RS232 BA/HF with open front flap. ① RUN (green) ② ERROR (red) ③ MAINT (yellow) ④...
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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 modules CM PtP RS232 BA (6ES7540‑1AD01‑0AA0), CM PtP RS232 HF (6ES7541‑1AD01‑0AB0)
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 modules CM PtP RS232 BA (6ES7540‑1AD01‑0AA0), CM PtP RS232 HF (6ES7541‑1AD01‑0AB0) Equipment Manual, 06/2024, A5E03777472-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 RS232 BA (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/de/en/pv/6ES7540-1AD01-0AA0/td?dl=en) • CM PtP RS232 HF (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/de/en/pv/6ES7541-1AD01-0AB0/td?dl=en) Article number...
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Weights 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 modules CM PtP RS232 BA (6ES7540‑1AD01‑0AA0), CM PtP RS232 HF (6ES7541‑1AD01‑0AB0) Equipment Manual, 06/2024, A5E03777472-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 RS232 BA/HF with front and side view Communications modules CM PtP RS232 BA (6ES7540‑1AD01‑0AA0), CM PtP RS232 HF (6ES7541‑1AD01‑0AB0) Equipment Manual, 06/2024, A5E03777472-AB...
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Dimensional drawing Figure A-2 Dimension drawing of the CM PtP RS232 BA/HF module, side view with open front flap Communications modules CM PtP RS232 BA (6ES7540‑1AD01‑0AA0), CM PtP RS232 HF (6ES7541‑1AD01‑0AB0) Equipment Manual, 06/2024, A5E03777472-AB...
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