System Environment - Siemens Simatic VS 710 Quick Reference Manual

SIMATIC VS710
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System Environment

24 V DC power supply unit
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VS 710 rear panel
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DIG. I/O
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Figure 16 System Environment
The VS 710 operates in two basic modes:
1. Configure mode
The VS 710 is connected to a programming device / PC via RS232 or
PROFIBUS DP and is supplied with user programs and configuring
data.
2. Productive mode
The VS 710 is in the target operating mode and receives jobs (or
delivers processed data) through digital I/O, RS232, and
PROFIBUS-DP interfaces. It communicates with actuators / sensors,
control PCs, and PROFIBUS-DP master systems.
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Quick Reference Guide
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Monitor
DP
VGA
RS232
Host PC /
programming
device
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