Using The Cp 1616 As A Profinet Io Controller/Device - Siemens SIMATIC NET Manual

6 Using the CP 1616 as a PROFINET IO Controller/Device

6 Using the CP 1616 as a PROFINET IO
Controller/Device
Note
As of STEP 7 V5.3 SP3, the CP 1616 is part of the hardware library.
If you want to operate the CP 1616 with an earlier version of STEP 7, you can
install an HSP update.
You will find information on this in the online help of STEP 7 under the keyword
"Hardware update".
Introduction
The CP 1616 is a PCI module for connecting PCs and SIMATIC PGs/PCs to
PROFINET IO.
Its essential characteristics are:
S Optimized for PROFINET IO
S With Ethernet real-time ASIC ERTEC 400
S 4 x RJ-45 ports
S Integrated 4-port real-time switch
(If used with an external power supply, the integrated real-time switch can also
operate when the PC is turned off.)
S Relieves the PC due to event mechanisms
(automatic detection of data changes)
S Automatic hardware detection is supported
S Extensive diagnostics options
The chapter describes the configuration of the CP 1616 for the following three use
cases:
S IO controller
S IO device
S IO controller and device at the same time
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