Serial-Ethernet Converter networks a Simatic S7 (PLC) - with PPI cable
Installation and configuration instructions
Hardware components: Simatic S7-200, test motor (output simulator),
PPI cable (RS485 to RS232 converter), ipEther232 24V DIN-Rail, 24V power pack, network cable
1. Wiring
- Connect ipEther232 (Serial-Ethernet Converter) with power pack and network cable (Ethernet)
- Connect ipEther232 (Serial-Ethernet Converter) to the Simatic S7 with a PPI cable
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2. ipEther232 Configtool parameters
- The ipEther232 (Serial-Ethernet Converter) must respond to the same IP range as the user PC does. You can change the IP with a right mouse-click on "ipEther_232"
"Set IP".
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- Under "Properties"
"RS232", select the COM port and activate the "No Modem Signals" function
- All other functions in "Properties"
"RS232" must be deactivated (see image below)
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3. STEP 7 manager parameters
- Click "Communications" in the left menu
- "Set PG/PC Interface"
- At "Interface Parameter Assignment Used:", select "PC/PPI cable(PPI)"
- "Properties..."
- Assign COM port at "Connection to:", and deactivate "Modem connection"
- At "PPI", deactivate "Multi Master Network"
- Update at "Communication"
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