Connecting The Pg 720 To A Simatic S7 Network (Mpi/Dp) - Siemens SIMATIC PG 720 P Manual

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Connecting the PG 720 to a SIMATIC S7 Network (MPI/DP)

Connecting an S7
You can connect your PG 720 to a SIMATIC S7 programmable logic
Programmable
controller using the floating MPI/DP interface. The MPI cable for connection
Controller via an
to SIMATIC S7 CPUs is supplied with the PG 720.
MPI/DP Interface
(Order No.: 6ES7901-0BF00-0AA0)
Figure 4-13
Proceed as follows when connecting to a SIMATIC S7 programmable logic
controller:
1. Switch off your device.
2. Open the interface cover on the left-hand side panel of the device.
3. Connect the cable to the MPI/DP interface.
Caution
!
Risk of damage to the PG 720!
Before plugging in the cables, the static charge on your body, the unit, and
the cables must be equalized. You can do this by briefly touching the metal
mounting plate for the interfaces on the left-hand side panel.
Connecting
Via the MPI/DP interface, you can connect your programming devices to
S
S
The supplied MPI cable can be used for connection to MPI networks with
transmission rates up to 187.5 Kbps.
PG 720 P Programming Device
C79000-G7076-C721-02
In a high-interference area:
Bus connector
6ES5762-1AA21
6ES7901-0BF00-0AA0
5 m (about 16 ft.)
MPI/DP port
Connection Using the MPI/DP Interface
MPI networks (S7-200, S7-300, and S7-400) or
PROFIBUS DP networks (DP components).
Installing and Operating the PG 720
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