Based on Layer 2 (FDL) of PROFIBUS (IEC 61158/61784), the CP 343-5 offers a simple, optimized interface for process or field communication.
This interface offers integrated, high-performance communication between SIMATIC S5, SIMATIC S7, SIMATIC 505 and PC. SEND/RECEIVE provides not only the SDA service (PLC/PLC connections) but also the SDN service (broadcast, multicast).
STEP 7 V5.1 SP2 or higher is required for configuring the full functional scope of the CP 343-5. In Version V5 or higher of STEP 7, the configuration data of the CP can also optionally be stored on the CPU and is retained even if there is a power failure. A module can therefore be replaced without having to reload the configuration data from a programming device. The CPU transfers the configuration data to the CP during start-up. Attention should therefore be paid to the memory capacity of the S7-CPU.
Configuration and programming of all SIMATIC S7 controllers connected to the network is possible over the network.
The function blocks for using the open communication (SEND/RECEIVE) and FMS can be found in the SIMATIC NET library following installation of STEP 7.
Mfr. Part No. | Description |
6GK7343-5FA01-0XE0 | COMMUNICATIONSPROCESSOR CP343-5 FOR CONNECTING SIMATIC S7-300 TO PROFIBUS, FMS, S5-COMPATIBLE PG/OP AND S7 COMMUNICATION 12 MBAUD, SINGLE-WIDTH |