Siemens TIM4R-IE Module

The TIM 4R-IE can be used as a standalone device, i.e. it is fully functional even without S7-300-CPU. In this stand-alone mode, the TIM is especially suitable as a SINAUT communications processor for the control desk PC (e.g. SINAUT ST7cc or ST7sc) or for a SIMATIC S7-400. The TIM is connected to the PC or S7-400 via one of its two Ethernet interfaces. If the control desk is redundantly designed or if an S7-400 is additionally available there as a higher-level controller, then the TIM performs the SINAUT communication with the stations for all these devices connected to the local Ethernet.

The TIM 4R-IE can also be built into a SIMATIC S7-300 as a CP, e.g. if these devices require redundant transmission paths there or function as node stations at which more than two networks must be merged.

All the devices mentioned can exchange data with other SINAUT ST7 or ST1 partners with the aid of the TIM 4R-IE and specifically via as many as four SINAUT networks that can also be operated in any redundant combination.