Siemens NCM S7 User Manual

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SIMATIC NET NCM S7 for Industrial Ethernet
C79000-G8976-C129–06
Installing and Starting the Ethernet CP
with STEP 7
To attach a SIMATIC station to Industrial Ethernet via the Ethernet CP, configure
the CP with the NCM S7 configuration software. The chapter explains the
following:
S How the CP is configured in the STEP 7 project
S How the various network configurations are managed (setting up access to
other systems)
S How to control and supply the CP with data using NCM S7
You will find further information in the following sources:
S When installing the Ethernet CP, please refer to the instructions in the manual
/1/ supplied with the Ethernet CP. This also contains further information about
the performance of the Ethernet CP .
S For more information about the functions and applications of STEP 7 in which
the NCM S7 option is integrated, please read the following topics:
– For using the help functions, read the section Working with STEP 7 in /6/.
– Configuring and assigning parameters to modules in /6/
– Configuring networks in /6/. You will find this information in the online help
with integrated in STEP 7 by selecting Help
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Contents.
S You will find examples of configurations in the Primer /3/.
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Siemens NCM S7 Specifications

General

Brand	Siemens
Model	NCM S7
Category	Switch
Language	English

Summary

Communication via Ethernet CPs in S7 Stations

Industrial Ethernet

Defines Industrial Ethernet and its role in the SIMATIC NET concept.

SIMATIC S7 Communication with S7 Ethernet CPs

Details the types of communication supported by S7 Ethernet CPs.

S5-compatible Communication (SEND/RECEIVE Interface)

Explains using the SEND/RECEIVE interface for S5-compatible communication.

Networking Stations with STEP 7

Installing and Starting the Ethernet CP with STEP 7

Procedure

Entering an Ethernet CP in the Hardware Configuration

Details how to add an Ethernet CP to the hardware configuration.

Configuring Communication Services

Explains how to set up various communication services and connections.

SEND/RECEIVE Interface in the User Program

How the SEND/RECEIVE Interface Works on the CPU

Illustrates the interaction between CPU and Ethernet CP using SEND/RECEIVE FCs.

Programming the SEND/RECEIVE Interface

Guides on programming SEND/RECEIVE interface using FCs and evaluating status.

Configuring Communication Connections

Connections

Creating a New Connection

Explains the process of setting up new communication connections in NetPro.

Configuring ISO Transport Connections

Configuring ISO-on-TCP Connections Properties

Configuring TCP Connection Properties

Configuring UDP Connection Properties

Programming FCs (Functions) and FBs for S7 Ethernet CPs

Setting Parameters for FC Calls

FCs for Configured Connections

Details specific FCs for data transfer over configured connections.

FCs for Access Coordination with FETCH/WRITE

NCM S7 Diagnostics

Functions of NCM S7 Diagnostics

Installing and Starting NCM S7 Diagnostics

How to Use Diagnostics

Provides a recommended procedure for using the diagnostic tool efficiently.

Checklist for ‘Typical Problems‘ in a System

Firmware Loader

Loading Firmware

Linking to Other Systems with FETCH/WRITE

Structure of WRITE Frames

Structure of FETCH Frames