ET 200BL Manual Collection - ET 200BL - V21

Title: ET 200BL Manual Collection
Product: ET 200BL
Version: V21
Publication date: 03/2026
Language: en-US
Version: V21

Basic information
Distributed I/O system
Introduction
Introduction
SiePortal
ET 200BL Documentation Guide
ET 200BL Documentation Guide
Tool support
MultiFieldbus Configuration Tool (MFCT)
MultiFieldbus Configuration Tool (MFCT)
SIMATIC Technical Documentation
SIMATIC Technical Documentation
Safety information
Warnings in this document
Safety-related symbols
Devices without explosion protection
Intended use
Changes to the device and spare parts
Target group and personnel qualifications
Personal protective equipment
Safe working
Working on electrical parts
Residual risks
Residual risks
Live parts
External power supply to modules
Voltage dangerous to touch due to permissible electric potential difference
Conductive pollution
Overheating
Uncontrolled movements
Unsafe operating states
Behavior in case of emergency
Material damage
Transport and storage
Installation and connection
System overview
What is the SIMATIC ET 200BL distributed I/O system?
Components
Application planning
Hardware configuration
Forming potential groups
Installation
Basics
Installing/removing an interface module
Installing/removing I/O modules
Mounting/dismantling the complete station
Installing/uninstalling the end cover
Wiring
Rules and regulations for operation
Operation of ET 200BL on grounded infeed
Electrical configuration of the ET 200BL
Wiring rules
Wiring I/O modules
Connecting cable shields for I/O modules
Connecting supply voltage on the interface module
Connecting interfaces for communication
Connecting the communications interface of the interface module
Connecting the communications interface of the communication module
Labeling the ET 200BL
Factory markings
Optional markings
Applying color identification labels
Applying labeling strips
Applying reference identification labels
Configuring
Configuring ET 200BL
Configuring the interface module
Substitute value behavior
Commissioning
Overview
Commissioning ET 200BL on PROFINET IO
Introduction PROFINET IO
ET 200BL as IO device
Identification and maintenance data
Reading out and entering I&M data
Data record structure for I&M data
Maintenance
Removing and inserting I/O modules
Exchanging the terminal block
Firmware update
Resetting interface module (PROFINET IO) to factory settings
Maintenance and repair
Warranty
Technical specifications
Introduction
Safety information
Markings and approvals
Codes and approvals
CE
UKCA
UL
RCM
KC
EAC
Standards and requirements
Electromagnetic compatibility
Shipping and storage conditions
Mechanical and climatic environmental conditions
Insulation, protection class, degree of protection and rated voltage
Industrial cybersecurity
Industrial cybersecurity (introduction)
Cybersecurity information
Cybersecurity information
Security update notification
Basic information on industrial cybersecurity
Definition of industrial cybersecurity
Objectives of industrial cybersecurity
Integrated security concept and security strategies
Comprehensive security concept "Defense in Depth"
Security management
Operational application environment and security assumptions
Intended use
Requirements for the operational application environment and security assumptions
Security properties of the devices
Secure operation of the system
Introduction to secure operation of the system
Hardening measures
Secure configuration
Access control
Handling of sensitive data
Regular firmware updates
Notifications about security vulnerabilities (Siemens Security Advisories)
Data backup
Security checks
Secure decommissioning
Introduction
Securely removing data
Recycling and disposal
Secure operation of the engineering software
Secure operation of interface modules
Secure operation of interface modules (introduction)
Signed firmware update for interface modules
Secure Boot for interface modules
Secure operation of I/O modules
Secure operation of I/O modules
Dimension drawings
Labeling strip
Reference identification labels
Accessories/spare parts
Accessories/spare parts
Calculating the leakage resistance
Calculating the leakage resistance of the ET 200BL
SIMATIC ET 200BL data
SIMATIC ET 200BL data
Data of the I/O devices
Equipment manuals
Interface modules
Interface module IM 155-8 PN (6ES7155-8AR00-0AN0)
Introduction
Introduction
Siemens Industry Online Support
SiePortal
ET 200BL Documentation Guide
ET 200BL Documentation Guide
Tool support
MultiFieldbus Configuration Tool (MFCT)
MultiFieldbus Configuration Tool (MFCT)
SIMATIC Technical Documentation
SIMATIC Technical Documentation
Industrial Cybersecurity
Introduction to industrial cybersecurity
Cybersecurity information
Cybersecurity-relevant information
Product overview
Properties
Functions
PROFINET IO
Supported Ethernet services: ICMP, ARP, SNMP, LLDP
Port diagnostics
Disabling of ports
Isochronous real-time communication
Minimum update time 1 ms
Device replacement with topological configuration
Reading out service data
Reset to factory settings via PROFINET IO
Firmware update via PROFINET IO
Identification data I&M 0 to I&M 3
Wiring
Terminal assignment
Wiring diagram
Interrupts, error messages, diagnostics and system alarms
Status and error displays
Interrupts
Interrupts
Triggering a diagnostics interrupt
Triggering a hardware interrupt
Triggering a pull/plug interrupt
Alarms
Diagnostics alarms
Maintenance events
Channel diagnostics
Invalid configuration states of the ET 200BL on PROFINET IO
STOP of the IO controller and recovery of the IO device
Technical specifications
Technical specifications
Dimension drawing
IM 155-8 PN dimension drawing
I/O modules
Digital input modules
Digital input module DI 16x24VDC (6ES7131-8BH00-0AN0)
Introduction
Introduction
Siemens Industry Online Support
SiePortal
ET 200BL Documentation Guide
ET 200BL Documentation Guide
Tool support
MultiFieldbus Configuration Tool (MFCT)
MultiFieldbus Configuration Tool (MFCT)
SIMATIC Technical Documentation
SIMATIC Technical Documentation
Industrial Cybersecurity
Introduction to industrial cybersecurity
Cybersecurity information
Cybersecurity-relevant information
Product overview
Properties
Wiring up
Terminal assignment
Wiring diagram
Parameters/address space
Parameters
Explanation of parameters
Address space
Interrupts/diagnostics alarms
Status and error displays
Interrupts
Diagnostics alarms
Technical specifications
Technical specifications
Parameter data record
Parameter assignment and structure of parameter data record
Error in transferring the data record DI
Dimension drawing
Dimension drawing for IO modules
Digital output modules
Digital output module DQ 16x24VDC/0.5A (6ES7132-8BH00-0AN0)
Introduction
Introduction
Siemens Industry Online Support
SiePortal
ET 200BL Documentation Guide
ET 200BL Documentation Guide
Tool support
MultiFieldbus Configuration Tool (MFCT)
MultiFieldbus Configuration Tool (MFCT)
SIMATIC Technical Documentation
SIMATIC Technical Documentation
Industrial Cybersecurity
Introduction to industrial cybersecurity
Cybersecurity information
Cybersecurity-relevant information
Product overview
Properties
Wiring up
Terminal assignment
Wiring diagram
Parameters/address space
Parameters
Explanation of the parameters
Address space
Interrupts/diagnostics alarms
Status and error display
Interrupts
Diagnostics alarms
Technical specifications
Technical specifications
Parameter data record
Parameter assignment and structure of parameter data record
Error transferring the data record DQ
Dimension drawing
Dimension drawing for IO modules
Digital output module DQ 8x24VDC/2A (6ES7132-8BF20-0AN0)
Introduction
Introduction
SiePortal
ET 200BL Documentation Guide
ET 200BL Documentation Guide
Tool support
MultiFieldbus Configuration Tool (MFCT)
MultiFieldbus Configuration Tool (MFCT)
SIMATIC Technical Documentation
SIMATIC Technical Documentation
Industrial Cybersecurity
Introduction to industrial cybersecurity
Cybersecurity information
Cybersecurity-relevant information
Product overview
Properties
Wiring up
Terminal assignment
Wiring diagram
Parameters/address space
Parameters
Explanation of the parameters
Address space
Interrupts/diagnostics alarms
Status and error display
Interrupts
Diagnostics alarms
Technical specifications
Technical specifications
Parameter data record
Parameter assignment and structure of parameter data record
Error while transferring the data record
Dimension drawing
Dimension drawing for IO modules
Digital output module DQ 4x24VDC/2A (6ES7132-8BD20-0AN0)
Introduction
Introduction
SiePortal
ET 200BL Documentation Guide
ET 200BL Documentation Guide
Tool support
MultiFieldbus Configuration Tool (MFCT)
MultiFieldbus Configuration Tool (MFCT)
SIMATIC Technical Documentation
SIMATIC Technical Documentation
Industrial Cybersecurity
Introduction to industrial cybersecurity
Cybersecurity information
Cybersecurity-relevant information
Product overview
Properties
Wiring up
Terminal assignment
Wiring diagram
Parameters/address space
Parameters
Explanation of the parameters
Address space
Interrupts/diagnostics alarms
Status and error display
Interrupts
Diagnostics alarms
Technical specifications
Technical specifications
Parameter data record
Parameter assignment and structure of parameter data record
Error while transferring the data record
Dimension drawing
Dimension drawing for IO modules
Analog input modules
Analog input module AI 8xI 2-/4-wire (6ES7134-8GF00-0AN0)
Introduction
Introduction
Siemens Industry Online Support
SiePortal
ET 200BL Documentation Guide
ET 200BL Documentation Guide
Tool support
MultiFieldbus Configuration Tool (MFCT)
MultiFieldbus Configuration Tool (MFCT)
SIMATIC Technical Documentation
SIMATIC Technical Documentation
Industrial Cybersecurity
Introduction to industrial cybersecurity
Cybersecurity information
Cybersecurity-relevant information
Product overview
Properties
Wiring up
Terminal assignment
Wiring diagram
Parameters/address space
Measuring types and ranges
Parameters
Explanation of the parameters
Address space
Interrupts/diagnostics alarms
Status and error displays
Interrupts
Diagnostics alarms
Technical specifications
Technical specifications
Parameter data record
Dependencies when configuring with GSD file
Parameter assignment and structure of the parameter data record
Representation of analog values
Representation of analog values for analog inputs
Representation of input ranges
Representation of analog values in the current measuring ranges
Measured values for wire break
Dimension drawing
Dimension drawing for IO modules
Analog input module AI 8xU (6ES7134-8FF00-0AN0)
Introduction
Introduction
SiePortal
ET 200BL Documentation Guide
ET 200BL Documentation Guide
Tool support
MultiFieldbus Configuration Tool (MFCT)
MultiFieldbus Configuration Tool (MFCT)
SIMATIC Technical Documentation
SIMATIC Technical Documentation
Industrial Cybersecurity
Introduction to industrial cybersecurity
Cybersecurity information
Cybersecurity-relevant information
Product overview
Properties
Wiring up
Terminal assignment
Wiring diagram
Parameters/address space
Measuring types and ranges
Parameters
Explanation of the parameters
Address space
Interrupts/diagnostics alarms
Status and error displays
Interrupts
Diagnostics alarms
Technical specifications
Technical specifications
Parameter data record
Dependencies when configuring with GSD file
Parameter assignment and structure of the parameter data record
Error while transferring the data record
Representation of analog values
Representation of analog values for analog inputs
Representation of input ranges
Representation of analog values in the voltage measuring ranges
Dimension drawing
Dimension drawing for IO modules
Analog input module AI 4xRTD 2-/3-/4-wire (6ES7134-8LD00-0AN0)
Introduction
Introduction
SiePortal
ET 200BL Documentation Guide
ET 200BL Documentation Guide
Tool support
MultiFieldbus Configuration Tool (MFCT)
MultiFieldbus Configuration Tool (MFCT)
SIMATIC Technical Documentation
SIMATIC Technical Documentation
Industrial Cybersecurity
Introduction to industrial cybersecurity
Cybersecurity information
Cybersecurity-relevant information
Product overview
Properties
Wiring up
Terminal assignment
Wiring diagram
Parameters/address space
Measuring types and ranges
Parameters
Explanation of the parameters
Address space
Interrupts/diagnostics alarms
Status and error displays
Interrupts
Diagnostics alarms
Technical specifications
Technical specifications
Parameter data record
Dependencies when configuring with GSD file
Parameter assignment and structure of the parameter data record
Error while transferring the data record
Representation of analog values
Representation of analog values for analog inputs
Measured values for wire break
Representation of input ranges
Representation of analog values for resistance-type sensors
Representation of analog values for thermal resistors
Dimension drawing
Dimension drawing for IO modules
Analog input module AI 8xTC (6ES7134-8MF00-0AN0)
Introduction
Introduction
SiePortal
ET 200BL Documentation Guide
ET 200BL Documentation Guide
Tool support
MultiFieldbus Configuration Tool (MFCT)
MultiFieldbus Configuration Tool (MFCT)
SIMATIC Technical Documentation
SIMATIC Technical Documentation
Industrial Cybersecurity
Introduction to industrial cybersecurity
Cybersecurity information
Cybersecurity-relevant information
Product overview
Properties
Wiring up
Terminal assignment
Wiring diagram
Parameters/address space
Measuring types and ranges
Parameters
Explanation of the parameters
Address space
Interrupts/diagnostics alarms
Status and error displays
Interrupts
Diagnostics alarms
Technical specifications
Technical specifications
Parameter data record
Dependencies when configuring with GSD file
Parameter assignment and structure of the parameter data record
Error while transferring the data record
Representation of analog values
Representation of analog values for analog inputs
Measured values for wire break and reference channel mode
Representation of input ranges
Representation of analog values in voltage measuring ranges
Representation of analog values for thermocouples
Dimension drawing
Dimension drawing for IO modules
Analog output modules
Analog output module AQ 4xI (6ES7135-8GD00-0AN0)
Introduction
Introduction
Siemens Industry Online Support
SiePortal
ET 200BL Documentation Guide
ET 200BL Documentation Guide
Tool support
MultiFieldbus Configuration Tool (MFCT)
MultiFieldbus Configuration Tool (MFCT)
SIMATIC Technical Documentation
SIMATIC Technical Documentation
Industrial Cybersecurity
Introduction to industrial cybersecurity
Cybersecurity information
Cybersecurity-relevant information
Product overview
Properties
Wiring up
Terminal assignment
Wiring diagram
Parameters/address space
Output ranges
Parameters
Explanation of the parameters
Address space
Interrupts/diagnostics alarms
Status and error display
Interrupts
Diagnostics alarms
Technical specifications
Technical specifications
Parameter data record
Dependencies when configuring with GSD file
Parameter assignment and structure of the parameter data record
Representation of analog values
Representation of analog values for analog inputs
Representation of output ranges
Representation of analog values in the current output ranges
Dimension drawing
Dimension drawing for IO modules
Analog output module AQ 4xU (6ES7135-8FD00-0AN0)
Introduction
Introduction
SiePortal
ET 200BL Documentation Guide
ET 200BL Documentation Guide
Tool support
MultiFieldbus Configuration Tool (MFCT)
MultiFieldbus Configuration Tool (MFCT)
SIMATIC Technical Documentation
SIMATIC Technical Documentation
Industrial Cybersecurity
Introduction to industrial cybersecurity
Cybersecurity information
Cybersecurity-relevant information
Product overview
Properties
Wiring up
Terminal assignment
Wiring diagram
Parameters/address space
Output ranges
Parameters
Explanation of the parameters
Address space
Interrupts/diagnostics alarms
Status and error display
Interrupts
Diagnostics alarms
Technical specifications
Technical specifications
Parameter data record
Dependencies when configuring with GSD file
Parameter assignment and structure of the parameter data record
Error while transferring the data record
Representation of analog values
Representation of analog values for analog outputs
Representation of output ranges
Representation of analog values in the voltage output ranges
Dimension drawing
Dimension drawing for IO modules
Communications modules
Communication module CM PtP RS422/485 (6ES7137-8BA00-0AN0)
Introduction
Preface
SiePortal
Open Source Software
Guide to the ET 200BL documentation
ET 200BL Documentation Guide
Tool support
MultiFieldbus Configuration Tool (MFCT)
SIMATIC Technical Documentation
Industrial cybersecurity
Introduction to industrial cybersecurity
Cybersecurity information
Cybersecurity-relevant information
Product overview
Properties
Properties of the RS422/485 interface
Basics of serial communication
Serial data transmission
Transmission security
RS422 mode
RS485 mode
Overview of the configuration
Wiring
Terminal assignment
Schematic circuit diagram
Parameters/address space
Configuring
Parameters
Explanation of parameters
Address space
Configuring / parameter assignment of a communication module
Option for performance optimization: Advantages and use recommendations
Communication using Freeport
Data transmission with Freeport
Sending data with Freeport
Receiving data with Freeport
Code transparency
Receive buffer
Procedure for establishing a serial connection with Freeport
Communication using Modbus RTU
Overview of modbus communication
Parameters for Modbus communication
Procedure for establishing a serial connection with Modbus RTU
Programming
Overview of the blocks
Overview of point-to-point programming
Overview of Modbus programming
Point-to-point blocks
Overview of Freeport communication
Using the blocks
General parameters for Freeport operations
Sending point-to-point data
LPtP_Send: Sending data
LPtP_SendUniv / LPtP_SendPerf: Sending data
Receiving point-to-point data
LPtP_Receive: Receiving data
LPtP_ReceiveUniv / LPtP_ReceivePerf: Receiving data
LPtP_ReceiveReset: Clearing the receive buffer
Status/error messages
MODBUS (RTU) blocks
Overview of the Modbus RTU communication
Function Codes
LPtP_MbRTUMaster: Communicating as a Modbus master
Status/error messages
Interrupts/diagnostic messages
Diagnostic functions
Status and error displays
Startup characteristics
Diagnostic alarms
Trigger a diagnostic interrupt
Explanation of diagnostics alarms
Diagnostics via EventTracePtP data record
Technical specifications
Technical specifications
Data record EventTracePtP
Use and structure of EventTracePtP (data record 62)
Dimension drawing
Dimension drawing
Comprehensive information
Diagnostics function manuals
Diagnostics
Introduction
Introduction
Function Manuals documentation guide
Information classes Function Manuals
Function Manuals Documentation Guide
Basic tools
Tool support
SIMATIC Technical Documentation
SIMATIC Technical Documentation
Safety instructions
Cybersecurity information
Cybersecurity information
Overview of system diagnostics
Properties of system diagnostics
Benefits of innovative system diagnostics
Quick start
Quick start
Using the display of the CPU
Using STEP 7
Configuring and determining system diagnostics
Setting options
Configuring system diagnostics in the CPU properties
Configuring alarms for system diagnostics in the project
Options for displaying system diagnostics
Example for determining diagnostics and display options
Diagnostics information at the devices
LEDs
Display of the CPU
Diagnostics information in STEP 7
Explanation of diagnostics symbols
Accessible devices (without project)
Devices & networks
Online & diagnostics
"Diagnostics" tab in the Inspector window
CPU diagnostics buffer
"Online tools" task card
Configuring the settings for I/O modules in STEP 7
Diagnostics information using the web server
Showing diagnostic information on an HMI device
Showing diagnostic information on an HMI device
Configuring system diagnostics
Different views of the system diagnostics view
Inserting system diagnostics indicator
Configuring button as system diagnostics indicator
System diagnostics in WinCC Unified
System diagnostics by means of the user program
Options of system diagnostics in the user program
System diagnostics using process image inputs
Alarms
Creating alarms in the user program
Creating alarms with the "Program_Alarm" instruction
Editing alarms in the alarm editor
Display of program alarms
Output of the alarm state with the "Get_AlarmState" instruction
Example program for program alarms
Task
Example 1: Program alarm without associated values
Example 2: Program alarm with associated value
Displaying the alarm
Diagnostics of the S7-1500R/H redundant system
Diagnostics of the S7-1500R/H redundant system
Online and Diagnostics view
"Online Tools" task card
Diagnostics view in the project tree and in the device view and network view
Diagnostics in the RUN-Redundant system state
Restrictions in the RUN-Solo system state
System diagnostics by means of the user program
Communication function manuals
Communication
Introduction
Introduction
SiePortal
Function Manuals documentation guide
Information classes Function Manuals
Function Manuals Documentation Guide
Basic tools
Tool support
S7 Port Configuration Tool (S7-PCT)
S7 Port Configuration Tool (S7-PCT)
S7 Failsafe Configuration Tool (S7-FCT)
S7 Failsafe Configuration Tool (S7-FCT)
MultiFieldbus Configuration Tool (MFCT)
MultiFieldbus Configuration Tool (MFCT)
SIMATIC Technical Documentation
SIMATIC Technical Documentation
Security information
General security information
Industrial cybersecurity
Introduction to industrial cybersecurity
Cybersecurity information
Cybersecurity information
Security-relevant information in this manual
Product overview
Product overview
Communications services
Overview of communication options
Communications protocols and port numbers used for Ethernet communication
Overview of connection resources
Setting up a connection
Data consistency
Secure Communication
Basics of Secure Communication
Useful information on Secure Communication
Device-dependent security features
Confidentiality through encryption
Authenticity and integrity through signatures
Managing certificates
What you should know about the certificate management
Certificate management with TIA Portal
Examples for the management of certificates.
How communication with certificates works: HTTP over TLS
Tip: Updating loaded certificates in RUN
Requirements for secure communication
Protection of confidential configuration data
Useful information for the protection of confidential PLC configuration data
Changing your password
Resetting the password
Assign password via SIMATIC Memory Card
Special features when backing up and restoring a CPU
Tips for error avoidance and error handling
Rules for the replacement parts scenario
Secure Open User Communication
Secure OUC of an S7-1500 CPU as TLS client to an external PLC (TLS server)
Secure OUC of an S7-1500 CPU as TLS server to an external PLC (TLS client)
Secure OUC between two S7-1500 CPUs
Secure OUC via CP interface
Secure OUC with Modbus TCP
Secure OUC via e-mail
Secure PG/HMI communication
PG/HMI communication based on standardized security mechanisms
Additional settings for the secure PG/HMI communication
Tip for certificate-based communication between PG and CPU
CPU behavior from loading to operational readiness
Using secure HMI communication
Using Legacy PG/PC communication for TIA Portal
Information about compatibility
SNMP
Activating and deactivating SNMP
Activating/deactivating SNMP by data record transfer: Example for a CPU 1516-3 PN/DP
Activating/deactivating SNMP by data record transfer with S7-1500R/H CPUs
PG communication
PG communication
HMI communication
HMI communication
Open User Communication
Overview of Open User Communication
Protocols for Open User Communication
Instructions for Open User Communication
Open User Communication with addressing via domain names
Setting up Open User Communication via TCP, ISO-on-TCP, UDP and ISO
Setting up communication over FDL
Setting up communication with Modbus TCP
Setting up communication via e-mail
Setting up communication via FTP
Establishment and termination of communications relations
S7 communication
S7 communication
Point-to-point link
Point-to-point link
OPC UA communication
What you need to know about OPC UA
OPC UA and Industry 4.0
General features of OPC UA
OPC UA for S7-1200/S7-1500 CPUs
Access to OPC UA applications
Addressing nodes
Namespace overview for the OPC UA server of the S7-1200/1500 CPUs
What you need to know about OPC UA clients
Security at OPC UA
Security settings
Certificates pursuant to ITU X.509
Certificates with OPC UA
Creating self-signed certificates
Generating PKI key pairs and certificates yourself
Secure transfer of messages
Certificate management via Global Discovery Server (GDS)
Automated certificate management with GDS
Configuration limits for Push function
Setting and loading GDS parameters
GDS commissioning
Address model for the push certificate management
CertificateGroups in the address model
Role-based security in OPC UA
Interesting facts about role-based security
Configuring role-based access control for OPC UA
How the OPC UA server evaluates permissions on nodes
Importing nodeset files with role definitions
Using the S7-1500 as an OPC UA server
Interesting information about the OPC UA server of the S7-1500 CPUs
The OPC UA server of the S7-1500 CPUs
End points of the OPC UA server
Mapping of data types
Runtime behavior of the OPC UA server
Accessing OPC UA server data
Client accesses and local accesses to the OPC UA server
Managing write and read rights
Managing write and read rights for a complete DB
Coordinating write and read rights for CPU tags
Consistency of CPU tags
Write accesses to OPC UA variables from S7-1500 Motion Control.
Accessing OPC UA server data
MinimumSamplingInterval attribute
Export OPC UA XML file
Configuring the OPC UA server
Enabling the OPC UA server
Access to the OPC UA server
General settings of the OPC UA server
Settings of the server for subscriptions
Using the TransferSubscription service
Handling client and server certificates
Generating server certificates with STEP 7
User authentication
Users and roles with OPC UA function rights
Diagnostic settings of the server
License for OPC UA
OPC UA server interface configuration
What is a server interface?
Using OPC UA companion specifications
Creating a server interface for companion specification
Creating a user-defined server interface
Data types for companion specifications
LocalizedText and ByteString data types
Using additional OPC UA data types for companion specifications
Dynamic arrays
Rules for OPC UA XML files
Creating a server interface for reference namespace
Generating OPC UA nodes based on local data mappings of FB types and UDTs
Notes on configuration limits when using server interfaces
Providing methods on the OPC UA server
Useful information about server methods
Boundary conditions for using server methods
Providing alarms on the OPC UA server
Useful information on alarms
OPC UA Events
OPC UA conditions and OPC UA alarms
Activating Alarms and Conditions
Subscribing to events of an OPC UA server
Processing associated values of alarms
Simultaneous receipt of messages in multiple languages
Methods for OPC UA Alarms and Conditions
Handling memory limits for OPC UA Alarms and Conditions
Using diagnostics options
Diagnostics of the OPC UA server
Running diagnostics for OPC UA servers in the program
Server state transition diagnostics
Session state transition diagnostics
Check for security events
Request of a remote client failed
Subscription diagnostics
Summarizing diagnostics
Using the S7-1500 CPU as an OPC UA client
Overview and requirements
Useful information about the client instructions
Number of client instructions that can be used simultaneously
Example configuration for OPC UA
Creating client interfaces
Determine server interface online
Using multilingual texts
Rules for the access to structures
Using connection parameter assignment
Creating and configuring connections
Handling of the client certificates of the S7-1500 CPU
Handling client certificates during runtime
User authentication
Using a configured connection
Tips and recommendations
Rules for subscriptions
Rules for the user program
Master copies for OPC UA communication
Addressing via DHCP
Introduction
Principle of address assignment via DHCP
DHCP with DNS
Activate DHCP
Configuring the client ID
Get addresses of the DNS servers via DHCP
Get addresses of the NTP servers via DHCP
Obtain host and domain name via DHCP
Routing
Overview of the routing mechanisms of S7-1500 CPUs
S7 routing
IP forwarding
Overview of IP forwarding
Enabling and disabling IP forwarding
Enabling/disabling IP forwarding via data record transfer: Example for a CPU 1516-3 PN/DP
Enabling/disabling IP forwarding via data record transfer with S7-1500R/H CPUs
Data record routing
Virtual interface for IP-based applications
Connection resources
Connection resources of a station
Allocation of connection resources
Display of the connection resources
Diagnostics and fault correction
Connection diagnostics
Emergency address
Communication with the redundant system S7-1500R/H
Communication with the redundant system S7-1500R/H
System IP addresses for R/H CPUs
System IP addresses for communications processors
Improved accessibility by switching the system IP address
Behavior during SYNCUP
Response to primary-backup switchover
Connection resources of the redundant system S7-1500R/H
HMI communication with the redundant system S7-1500R/H
HMI connection via the system IP address
Open User Communication with the redundant system S7-1500R/H
Overview
Setting up the connection of the Open User Communication with the redundant S7-1500R/H system
Open User Communication with CP 1543-1 communications processors
Using an OPC UA server in an S7-1500R/H system
Information worth knowing on the OPC UA server in the S7-1500R/H system
Transparent Mode (transparent Redundancy)
Non-transparent Mode (non-transparent Redundancy)
Information model in detail
Updated instructions for server methods
Industrial Ethernet Security with CP 1543-1
Industrial Ethernet Security
Firewall
Logging
NTP client
SNMP
VPN
PROFINET with STEP 7
Introduction
Introduction
SiePortal
Function manuals documentation guide
Information classes Function Manuals
Function Manuals Documentation Guide
Basic tools
Tool support
S7 Port Configuration Tool (S7-PCT)
S7 Port Configuration Tool (S7-PCT)
S7 Failsafe Configuration Tool (S7-FCT)
S7 Failsafe Configuration Tool (S7-FCT)
MultiFieldbus Configuration Tool (MFCT)
MultiFieldbus Configuration Tool (MFCT)
SIMATIC Technical Documentation
SIMATIC Technical Documentation
Safety instructions
General security information
Industrial cybersecurity
Introduction to industrial cybersecurity
Cybersecurity information
Cybersecurity information
Cybersecurity-related information in this manual
Description
Introduction to PROFINET
Introduction
PROFINET terms
Basic terminology of communication
PROFINET interface
Implementation of the PROFINET device model in SIMATIC
PROFINET Security Class 1
PROFINET Security Class 1
Setting up PROFINET
Introduction
Active Network Components
Cabling technology
Wireless design
Basics
Tips on assembly
Network security
Basics
Network components and software
Application example
Parameter assignment/addressing
Introduction to parameter assignment/addressing
Assigning an IO device to an IO controller
Device name and IP address
Introduction to device names and IP addresses
Device name
IP address
Assigning a device name and IP address
Assign device name via communication table
Permitting changes to the device name and IP address directly on the device
Configuring an IO device through hardware detection
Specifying the router for a PROFINET IO device
Configuring topology
Topology
Topology view in STEP 7
Interconnecting ports in the topology view
Interconnecting ports - Inspector window
Automatic assignment of devices by offline/online comparison
Apply the port interconnections identified online manually to the project
Include the devices identified online manually in the project
Automatic assignment of devices by advanced offline/online comparison
Diagnostics and maintenance
Diagnostics mechanisms of PROFINET IO
Basic principles of the diagnostics in PROFINET IO
Diagnostics levels in PROFINET IO
Diagnostics via LEDs
Diagnostics via the display of the S7-1500 CPUs
Diagnostics via Web server
Online diagnostics with STEP 7
Extended maintenance concept
Diagnostics of the network topology
Diagnostics in the user program
Diagnostics and configuration data records
Evaluate diagnostics in the user program
Maintenance
I&M data (identification and maintenance)
Loading I&M data to PROFINET IO devices and your modules
Asset management
Further information about asset management at PROFINET
Content and structure of an asset management record
Asset management data record for I-devices
Functions
Introduction
Connecting other bus systems
Connecting other bus systems
Linking PROFINET and PROFIBUS
Connect the DP slave via the IE/PB Link to a PROFINET IO system
Intelligent IO devices (I-devices)
I-device functionality
Properties and Advantages of the I-Device
Characteristics of an I-Device
Data Exchange between higher- and lower-level IO system
Configuring the I-device
Program examples
Diagnostics and interrupt characteristics
Rules for the Topology of a PROFINET IO System with I-Device
Boundary conditions when using I-devices
Configuring PROFIenergy with I-devices
Enabling/disabling I-device in the user program of the I-device CPU
Shared device
Useful information on shared devices
Shared device and assigned IO controllers in the common project
Configuring a shared device in a common project
Shared device and assigned IO controllers in different projects
Configuring a shared device for different projects
Shared I-device and assigned IO controllers in the common project
Configuring a shared I-device in the common project
Configuring a shared I-device in different projects
Module-internal shared input/shared output (MSI/MSO)
Media redundancy (ring topologies)
Options of media redundancy
Media Redundancy Protocol (MRP)
Configuring media redundancy
Media redundancy with planned duplication of frames (MRPD; not for S7-1500R/H)
Multiple rings
MRP interconnection
Real-time communication
Introduction
RT
IRT
Comparison of RT and IRT
Configuring PROFINET IO with IRT
Setting the bandwidth usage for the send clock
Setup recommendations for optimizing PROFINET
Limitation of the data infeed into the network
PROFINET with performance upgrade
Introduction
Dynamic frame packing
Fragmentation
Fast forwarding
Configuration of IRT with high performance
Sample configuration for IRT with high performance
Isochronous mode
What is isochronous mode?
Use of isochronous mode
Time sequence of synchronization on PROFINET IO
Configuring isochronous mode
Introduction
Configuring isochronous mode on PROFINET IO
Setting the application cycle and delay time
Programming isochronous mode
Basics of Programming
Program execution according to the IPO model
Program execution according to the OIP model
Operating multiple PROFINET networks in isochronous mode
Useful information on the operation of several PROFINET networks in isochronous mode
Configuring the synchronization of the send clocks of PROFINET interfaces
Operating several CPUs in isochronous mode
Programming manual synchronization
Operating multiple projects isochronously
Introduction
Cross-project clock synchronization with an I-device
Direct data exchange
Introduction
Configuring direct data exchange between two S7-1500 CPUs
Configuring direct data exchange between multiple IO controllers
Device replacement without exchangeable medium
What is device replacement without exchangeable medium/programming device?
Device replacement without exchangeable medium/PG function
Replacing an IO device without exchangeable medium
Permit overwriting of PROFINET device name
Standard machine projects
Standard machine projects
Multiple use IO systems
What you should know about multiple use IO systems
Configuring multiple use IO systems
Adapt multiple use IO systems locally
Configuration control for IO systems
Information about configuration control of IO systems
Configuring IO devices as optional
Enabling optional IO devices in the program
Configuring flexible order of IO devices
Customizing arrangement of IO devices in the program
System behavior and rules
Saving energy with PROFIenergy
PROFIenergy
Docking systems
Docking station - changing IO devices during operation (distributed I/O)
Configuring docking systems
Accelerating startup
Options for accelerating the startup of IO devices
Prioritized startup
Configuring prioritized startup
Optimize the port settings
Optimize the cabling of the ports
Measures in the user program
Dealing with timeouts while exchanging data
Terminating communication relation during faults
Enabling maintenance of the communication relation in the CPU properties
Enabling maintenance of the communication relation by data record transfer
Example: Transfer data record for behavior change via FB
PROFINET Security
Configuring the SNMP
Configuring DCP
PROFINET with the redundant S7-1500R/H system
PROFINET with the redundant S7-1500R/H system
Media redundancy in the redundant S7-1500R/H system
H-Sync Forwarding
System redundancy S2
System redundancy R1
Switched S1 device
Main differences between IO device with system redundancy S2, R1 and standard IO device
Installation guidelines
Configuring PROFINET IO on a redundant S7-1500R/H system
Assigning IO device to the redundant S7-1500R/H system
Configuring media redundancy (MRP) for a configuration with the redundant S7-1500R/H system
MRP interconnection with the redundant system S7-1500R/H
MultiFieldbus
Preface
Preface
Security information
Documentation guide
Guide to documentation function manuals
System overview
System overview
MultiFieldbus engineering
Detect active fieldbus
EtherNet/IP
EtherNet/IP functions
EtherNet/IP
Integration in the automation system
Overview
Configuring with MFCT
Requirements
Settings
Assigning network parameters
Resetting the MF device
Creating new MultiFieldbus project in MFCT
Open MultiFieldbus project in MFCT
Selecting a station
Configuring modules of a station
Configuring IO modules of a station
Parameter assignment of the station
Transfer the configuration
Sending user feedback
Configuration in the engineering system
Import EDS station description
Importing a user-defined type (UDT)
Configuring the MF device
I/O data mapping
Examples of I/O data mapping for coupler
Example of I/O data mapping for I/O data alignment Byte
Example of I/O data mapping for I/O data alignment Word
Configuring the module from the user program
Configuration as generic EtherNet/IP module
Diagnostics
Reading diagnostics via CIP EtherNet/IP
Reading diagnostics with MFCT
Reading hardware interrupt via CIP EtherNet/IP
PULL/PLUG event EtherNet/IP
Reading service data
Supported CIP objects for EtherNet/IP
Identity Object
Assembly Object
Connection Manager Object
TCP/IP Interface Object
EtherNet Link Object
LLDP Management Object
LLDP Data Table Object
Param Object
Modbus TCP
Modbus TCP functions
Modbus TCP
Integration in the automation system
Overview
Configuring with MFCT
Requirements
Settings
Assigning network parameters
Resetting the MF device
Creating new MultiFieldbus project in MFCT
Open MultiFieldbus project in MFCT
Selecting a station
Configuring a station
Parameter assignment of the station
Transfer the configuration
Sending user feedback
Configuration in the engineering system
Services
Register addresses
Behavior of the inputs and outputs
I/O data mapping
Data record interface
Overview
User interface
Read data record
Write data record
Example: Read I&M0 data
Example: Write I&M1 data
Example: Read diagnostics (multiple data packets)
Example: Write parameter data record (multiple data packets)
Diagnostics
Reading diagnostics with MFCT
Reading hardware interrupts via event interface
PULL/PLUG event modbus TCP
Reading service data
MF Shared Device
MF Shared Device
Configuration
Example
Firmware update with MFCT
Firmware update
Settings
Updating the firmware
Updating firmware in multiple subnets
Activating the firmware
MultiFieldbus Configuration Tool (MFCT)
Introduction
Introduction_New
Reference documents
Safety instructions
General security instructions
Industrial cybersecurity
Introduction to industrial cybersecurity
Cybersecurity information
Cybersecurity information
Basic information on industrial cybersecurity
Definition of industrial cybersecurity
Objectives of industrial cybersecurity
Operational application environment and security measures
Intended use
Requirements for the operational environment and security measures
Security features of the MFCT
Secure operation of the MFCT
Introduction to secure operation of the MFCT
Security update notification
Hardening measures
Access control
Notifications about security vulnerabilities (Siemens Security Advisories)
Data backup
Secure uninstallation
Description
Area of application of the MFCT
Conditions for operating the MFCT
Operation with multiple subnets
Example of operating the MFCT with several subnets
Recommended settings for operating the MFCT
Software installation
Contents of the Software installation section
System requirements
Operating systems
Additional software components
Security programs
Virtualization platforms
Installation
Installation
Update the MFCT installation
Functions
Information on the "About" tab
"About" tab
Version information
User feedback
Overview of the "Settings"
"Settings" tab
General settings
Catalog
Plug-ins
MultiFieldbus configuration
Introduction
Creating new MultiFieldbus project in MFCT
Open MultiFieldbus project in MFCT
Selecting a station
Configuring a station
Parameterizing the station
Parameter assignment of the station
Parameterizing the I/O data alignment
Transfer the configuration
Exporting the configuration
Reading diagnostics
DALI configuration
DALI configuration
Selecting station with DALI module
Selecting and configuring a DALI module
Making color settings
Device types
Device types
Control gear
Device view
Group view
Input devices
Maintenance
Maintenance
Event information
Running light identification
Expert mode
Mass operation
Settings
TM FAST
TM FAST
Generating UPD and DB files
Download UPD files
SIWAREX
SIWAREX
Scanning for SIWAREX assemblies
Setting up communication in the station view
Working in the station view
Commissioning and monitoring
PtP Event Trace
PtP Event Trace
Selecting a station with CM PtP module
Analyzing a trace
Maintenance
Contents of the Maintenance section
"Assign parameters" tab
Overview of the "Assign parameters" tab
Assigning network parameters
Resetting to factory settings
Defining scan settings
"Read service data" tab
"Firmware update" tab
Overview of the "Firmware update" tab
Settings for firmware update
Settings for firmware update
Setting scanning options
Updating firmware
Activating the firmware
I/O function manuals
Analog value processing
Preface
Preface
Security information
Documentation guide
Documentation guide
What you should know about analog technology
Overview
Precision/resolution
Scaling analog values
Unscaling analog values
Linearity errors
Repeat accuracy
Operational and basic error limits
Temperature error
Interference frequency suppression
Common mode interference (UCM)
Series mode interference (USM)
Interference voltage suppression
Crosstalk between channels
Diagnostics
Value status
Conversion time of an analog module
Cycle time of an analog module
Settling and response times of analog output modules
Smoothing
Burden with 2-wire transducers
Representation of analog values
Overview
Representation of input ranges
Representation of output ranges
Connecting transducers
Overview
Wiring analog inputs with MANA connection
Wiring analog inputs without MANA connection
Wiring voltage transducers
Wiring current transducers
Wiring thermal resistors and resistors
Wiring thermocouples
Thermocouples
Selecting thermocouples
Structure and operating principle of thermocouples
Compensation for the reference junction temperature
Overview
Compensation with internal reference junction
Compensation with reference channel of the module
Compensation, reference channel of Group 0
Compensation with fixed reference temperature
Compensation by means of dynamic reference temperature
"None" or external compensation
Compensation type RTD (0)
Wiring loads/actuators
Overview
Wiring loads/actuators
Supported functions
Calibrating analog modules
Overview
Calibrating analog modules
Canceling a calibration
Resetting analog modules to factory settings
High-speed analog modules
Basics
ST modules vs HS modules
Designing interference-free controllers
Preface
Preface
Security information
Documentation guide
Documentation guide
Basic information on electromagnetic compatibility
Overview of possible interference
Coupling mechanisms
Interference-free cable routing
Introduction
Classifying cables into cable categories
Cable routing inside cabinets in buildings
Cable routing outside cabinets and inside buildings
Cable routing outside buildings
Underground cable routing
Bending radii and tensile strength of cables
Cable shielding
Cable shielding
Connecting the cable shielding for S7-1500 and ET 200MP
Connecting the cable shielding for ET 200SP
Connecting the cable shielding for ET 200AL
Connecting the cable shield for bus cables
Connecting the cable shield for other components
Equipotential bonding
Introduction to equipotential bonding
Special measures for interference-free operation
Lightning protection and overvoltage protection
What is lightning and overvoltage protection?
Lightning protection zone concept
Rules and components for the transitions between lightning protection zones

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