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Contents 4
4. Network Components ............................................................................................ 4-2
4.1. System Configurations over the Course of Time .................................................................. 4-3
4.2. Basic Structures of the Network Topology ............................................................................ 4-4
4.3. Conceptual Design Information ............................................................................................. 4-6
4.4. Network Components ........................................................................................................... 4-7
4.5. Cable Categories for Twisted-Pair Cables ............................................................................ 4-8
4.6. FastConnect ........................................................................................................................ 4-10
4.7. Task Description: Cabling with FastConnect ...................................................................... 4-11
4.7.1. Exercise 1: Stripping with the Help of the Stripping Tool .................................................... 4-12
4.7.2. Exercise 2: Assembling the IE Cable .................................................................................. 4-13
4.8. Optical Cabling and Connecting Methods .......................................................................... 4-14
4.9. Active Industrial Ethernet Components .............................................................................. 4-15
4.10. Industrial Wireless LAN Components ................................................................................. 4-16
4.11. Communication Processors (CPs) for IE ............................................................................ 4-18
4.12. TIA Selection Tool ............................................................................................................... 4-19
4.13. Task Description: Reading-out the Firmware of the Devices & Configuration of the System in
the TIA Selection Tool ......................................................................................................... 4-20
4.13.1. Exercise 3: Reading-out the Firmware of the Devices (TIA Portal) .................................... 4-21
4.13.2. Exercise 4: Configuration of the System in the TIA Selection Tool .................................... 4-22
4.14. Additional Information ......................................................................................................... 4-23
4.14.1. Versions of IE FC RJ45 Plugs ............................................................................................ 4-24
4.14.2. Industrial Ethernet FC Modular Outlet RJ45 ....................................................................... 4-25

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Network Components
4. Objectives

At the end of the chapter the participant will ...

... have a basic overview of the plant configurations

... know the various network topologies

... be familiar with network components

... know and understand the difference between active and passive
network components

... understand the FastConnect concept

... know the TIA Selection Tool and be able to use it to configure his
network configuration

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4.1. System Configurations

System overover
Configurations the Course of Time
the Course of Time

Central Not Central Distributed

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System Configurations
The demands on industrial systems in automation have kept evolving and increasing over the
years. As a result, technology and the technical possibilities have also been further developing.
In the beginning, without fieldbuses, system components were wired centrally to the controllers
and managed. With the establishment of fieldbus systems, came the first shift into industrial
automation. This saved cabling effort, installation time and cost. However, this also had a more
complex wiring of the system as a consequence. PROFIBUS, in particular, asserted itself here.
Since the Internet and thus also Ethernet components have become more and more common
and accepted in everyday life, the next step into industry was only a question of time. This was
then taken with Industrial Ethernet and PROFINET. Everyday Ethernet components were made
compatible for industrial use and so found their way into automation.
Distributed networks with switches and routers, the connection to the office world as well as
Industrial Security or even IWLAN are today a part of everyday life and are an integral part of
automation.

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4.2. Basic Structures

Basic of the
Structures of Network Topology
the Network Topology

Line Star Tree

Ring

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Network Topologies
Network topologies are oriented toward the requirements of the devices to be networked. The
most common topologies include Line, Star and Ring structures. In reality, most systems consist
of mixed structures. These can be implemented with both electrical cables and with optical cables
(fiber optic cables).

Line
The line is the simplest network structure. It is characterized by the "backbone" of the network to
which the individual devices are connected either directly or via individual branches whereby
each branch only contains one device.
The advantage of the line topology is the easy construction which only requires limited hardware
investment. It is suitable, for example, for the large-scale networking of rigidly coupled machines
like in a production line.
Disadvantages of the line topology are that the resources are not fully utilized and that there is a
lack of redundancy: a break in the line at one location cannot be bridged.
A further limitation for networks with line structure is the physical arrangement of the network
devices. Depending on their position, the backbone must potentially be laid the long way around
which in turn can lead to problematic telegram runtimes. Line structures are typically designed
with devices with two integrated network interfaces.

Ring
If the two ends of a line are connected by means of an additional connection, a ring structure is
created. The switches interconnected into a ring do not have to be exclusively connected with
fiber optic or electrical cables. A mixed electro-optical ring is also allowed.

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A ring topology without a special redundancy mechanism is not possible! This would lead to the
complete failure of the network. The special redundancy mechanism ensures that the ring
structure normally remains a logical line and consequently no telegrams go around in circles.
When a ring section fails, the mechanism makes it possible for an alternate route to be quickly
available in the ring: instead of via the direct, now interrupted route, the message goes via the
long, intact network section and reaches its recipient "indirectly". The network does not
disintegrate into two segments.

Star
The star topology differs from the line in that a switch acts as the "center" of a network from which
the cables branch to the individual end devices. The connection between the individual devices
thus no longer occurs directly but indirectly via the switch.
The immediate effect of this topology is that the messages no longer have to take “detours” via
other devices but are purposefully sent from the switch to the recipient. This means that the
network performance increases significantly since all devices of the star can communicate
simultaneously. In addition to the network performance, the reliability also increases. Should a
cable to a device fail, all other network components remain unaffected by it.

Tree
If several star topologies are connected with one another, this is called a tree topology. Typically,
these star structures are then aligned hierarchically.
Larger networks have this structure, especially when several topologies are combined with one
another. In most cases, a higher-level network element, either a coupler element or another
topology, forms the root. From there, a trunk with many branches is formed.

Intermeshed Topology
Intermeshed networks are when network components are linked multiple times. The network is
fully intermeshed when each component is connected with every other component. This topology
is usually used in an office but it is also used in industry for special cases such as energy
transportation. However, this topology cannot be implemented without a special protocol.

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4.3. Conceptual Design

Conceptual Information
Design Information

Structure networks logically!

Communication
bottleneck

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Conceptual Design Information
When planning and wiring network components certain framework conditions have to be taken
into account. These are not ‘must’ obligations but are useful information on how to increase the
performance and the availability of the devices:
• Devices that have a high communication load should not be put at the end of line
structures.
• If line structures are planned, the increased failure risk must be taken into account and
must be considered in the plans.
• Due to their high data traffic, CPUs should always be connected to central switches.
• Use firewalls when integrating networks into higher-level networks or when connecting to
the Internet. Topic: Security
• Avoid bottlenecks when designing the network
• Configure networks in as structured a manner as possible

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4.4. Network Components

Network Components

Passive Components Active Components

ID: 84922825

Forward a signal without actively

Influence the signal
influencing it

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Network Components
Industrial Ethernet networks can contain two types of network components. These network
components are divided into active and passive components.

Passive Components
Network components which do not have an active influence on the signal are classified as
passive components. Normally, all connection technology components such as plugs,
connectors, cables, etc. fall into this category.
A listing of all passive components can be found in the Industry Online Support pages under the
Entry ID: 84922825.

Active Components
Network components which actively influence the signal in the network are classified in the
category of active components. This can be a signal processing or even the rejection of a
telegram. Examples of active components are switches, access points, repeaters, media
converters or even Link modules.

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4.5. Cable Categories

Cable for Twisted-Pair
Categories Cables
for Twisted-Pair Cables

Category Transmission speed The Category (CAT) specifies for which

CAT1 --- transmission speed and which maximum length
a cable designed
CAT2 ---
CAT3 10MBit/s
CAT4 16MBit/s
CAT5 100MBit/s
CAT5e 1GBit/s
CAT6 1GBit/s
CAT6a 10GBit/s
CAT6e 10GBit/s
CAT7 10GBit/s
CAT8 40GBit/s

Still in the
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Categories for Twisted-Pair Cables
According to EIA/TIA-568, ISO/IEC-11801, EN50173 and EN 50288-x-x, TP cables are divided
into different categories or levels. They specify the electrical minimum requirements for the cable
and essentially specify the maximum permissible transmission frequency. Currently the
Categories 1 to 7 are defined. The permissible transmission frequency increases with the cable
category. A Twisted-Pair cable of a certain category complies with the requirements of the
respective category and with those categories below that.

Category 1 (CAT1)
Category 1 cables are designed for voice transmission in telephony and for data transmission at a
low transmission frequency of less than 1MHz. Nowadays, such cable is no longer used.

Category 2 (CAT2)
CAT2 cables are designed for transmission frequencies of up to 4MHz. Such cable types were
frequently used for house cabling such as for ISDN.

Category 3 (CAT3)
A CAT3 cable is designed for a transmission frequency of up to 10MHz and so permits a
transmission speed of up to 10Mbit/s and a maximum cable length of 100m. Nowadays, such
cable types really no longer find a use in the LAN area.

Category 4 (CAT4)
Cables of the CAT4 cable type are designed for transmission frequencies of up to 20MHz and
transmission speeds of up to 16Mbit/s. These were frequently used in Token Ring networks.

Category 5 (CAT5)
Transmission frequencies up to 100MHz are specified in Category 5. Here, transmission speeds
of up to 100Mbit/s are possible.

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Category 5e (CAT5e)
As far as the quality of the cable is concerned, there is no difference between Category 5 and
Category 5e. So that a cable fulfills the conditions for Category 5e, more rigorous acceptance
measurements are however necessary. These measurements are defined through the
ANSO/TIA/EIA-TSB-67 standard. If these criteria are fulfilled, a CAT5e cable is also authorized
for the operation of 1000BASE-T, that is, 1GBit/s.

Category 6 (CAT6)
Cables of the CAT6 cable type are designed for transmission frequencies of up to 250MHz and
transmission speeds of 1GBit/s. Category 6 is extended by the two sub-categories 6a and 6e.

Category 6a (CAT6a)
The “a” for Category 6a cable types stands for “augmented”, that is, improved. Such cables are
specified for transmission frequencies of up to 625MHz and thus permit transmission speeds of
up to 10GBit/s and cable lengths of up to 100m.

Category 6e (CAT6e)
Cables of the CAT6e cable type permit frequencies of a maximum of 500MHz and a maximum
length of 55m for a transmission speed of 10GBit/s.

Category 7 (CAT7)
For Category 7 cables, transmission frequencies of up to 600MHz are permitted and a
transmission speed of up to 10GBit/s. Since, however, the requirements for shielding are very
high in Category 7, this not only has an impact on the cable itself but also on the connector
technology and the assembly of these. Category 7 connectors must fulfill either the IEC 60603-7-
7 standard or the IEC 61076-3-104 standard.

Category 8 (CAT8)
In Category 8, a transmission rate of 40GBit/s and a maximum frequency of 2000MHz is planned.
However, this specification is currently still in the planning stages.

Note
The specific cabling of industrial plants is defined in the IEC 61918 standard and the structured
cabling of industrial buildings is defined in the ISO/IEC 24702 standard.

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4.6. FastConnect
FastConnect

Stripping tool for IE

FC cables

Special IE FC cable

IE FC RJ45 plug

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FastConnect
FastConnect is a cabling system consisting of cables, plugs and tools for PROFIBUS and
Industrial Ethernet/PROFINET networks, available for copper and glass fiber optic cables for on-
site assembly.
FastConnect can be assembled quickly and easily on-site. As a result, the RJ45 cabling
technology, as an existing standard, is also available as an industry-suitable design.

IE FC RJ45 Plugs
The IE FC RJ45 plugs are compact and rugged connectors. They have a rugged, industry-
suitable metallic enclosure which protects the data communication against interference. The
plugs conform to the EN 50173 (RJ45) and ISO/ IEC 11801 standards.

IE FC TP Cable
The FastConnect (FC) Twisted Pair (TP) cables are shielded, radial symmetrically designed
cables with 100 Ohms surge impedance.
The combination of twisting the wires, foil shield and braided shield make the FC cables
particularly suitable for installation in an electromagnetic industrial environment. The design also
guarantees great stability of the electrical and mechanical data in the installed state.
With the IE FC Stripping Tool, it is possible to remove the correct length of outer sheath and
shield of the FC TP cables in one go.

Stripping Tool
With the Industrial Ethernet FastConnect (IE FC) Stripping Tool, the correct length of outer sheath
and shield can be removed from Industrial Ethernet FastConnect cables. The IE FC cable
prepared this way is connected to the plug or the outlet via cutting/clamping contacts. For the IE
FC Stripping Tool there are two knife cassettes with different knife clearances. The IE FC
Stripping Tool is delivered with a yellow knife cassette.

Note
The IE FC Stripping Tool may be used only for stripping SIMATIC NET Industrial Ethernet
FastConnect cables. If the tool is used in any other manner, it can lead to accidents or the
destruction of tool and cable.
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Task Description:
Cabling
4.7. with
Task FastConnect
Description: Cabling with FastConnect

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You are to do a theoretical check of the Ethernet cabling of the training devices. In this context,
you are to remove the insulation from an Ethernet cable and then assemble an RJ45 plug.

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Exercise 1:
4.7.1.Stripping with
Exercise the Helpwith
1: Stripping of the
the Stripping
Help of theTool
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Task
You are to remove the insulation from a Siemens Industrial Ethernet FastConnect cable.

What to Do
1. Prepare the cable in such a way that you have a clean cut edge.
2. Use the Stripping Tool to measure the required length for removing the insulation.
3. Carry out the cable stripping as shown in the picture.
4. Untwist the stripped cable.

Note
So that the insulation is cleanly removed from the cable, the knife cassette of the Stripping Tool
must be adjusted. Use the Allen key provided for this.

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4.7.2.Exercise 2: 2:
Exercise Assembling
Assemblingthe
the IE
IE Cable
Cable

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Task
You are to assemble a FastConnect RJ45 plug using the cable you stripped in Exercise 1.

What to Do
1. Prepare the RJ45 plug assembly by imitating the color coding of the plug on the cable.
2. Open the IE FC RJ45 plug. If necessary, use a suitable screwdriver.
3. Carry out the assembly steps as shown in the picture.
4. Close the IE FC RJ45 plug and test its functioning.

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4.8. Optical Cabling

Optical and and
Cabling Connecting Methods
Connecting Methods

Fiber optic cable transmission technology according to IEC 8802-3

Cables
▪ Plastic fiber optic cable (POF*/PCF*)
▪ Glass fiber optic cable according to IEC 60793, 60794

IP 20 plug-in connector
▪ SC RJ push/ pull plug for POF, PCF, Glass
fiber optic cable
▪ SC push pull/ST plug for glass fiber optic cable

IP 65/67 plug-in connector

▪ Connector face compatible with IP20 version
▪ Push/ pull plug with integrated SC RJ plug
* POF = Polymer Optic Fiber
* PCF = Polymer Cladded Fiber
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Fiber Optic Cable
For fiber optic cables, data transmission occurs through the modulation of electromagnetic waves
in the range of visible and invisible light.
High quality plastic and glass fiber optic is used.
For Industrial Ethernet, there are different fiber optic cable types which offer tailored solutions for
the various operating and ambient conditions for the connection of network components to one
another.
The following fiber optic cables are offered for Industrial Ethernet:
• Glass fiber optic cable
• PCF fiber optic cable
• POF fiber optic cable
Glass fiber optic cables are used for long distances. For short distances, plastic optical fiber such
as Polymer Optic Fiber (POF) or plastic-coated glass fiber optic such as Polymer Cladded Fiber
(PCF) are recommended.
Some advantages of using fiber optic cables vis-à-vis electrical cables are:
• Galvanic isolation of devices and segments
• No potential equalization necessary
• No shield currents
• No influencing of the transmission paths through external electromagnetic interferences
• No interfering transmissions along the transmission route
• …

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ActiveActive
4.9. Industrial Ethernet
Industrial Components
Ethernet Components

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Active Industrial Ethernet components are network components which have an active influence
on the signal or the telegram. This includes stand-alone devices such as switches, media
converters, link modules or even communication modules (CM) and communication processors
(CP).
Siemens Tools such as the TIA Selection Tool or the SIMATIC NET Selection Tool provide
support for the selection of suitable components for the specific application.

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Industrial
4.10. Wireless
Industrial LAN Components
Wireless LAN Components

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The SCALANCE W products can be subjected to fluctuations in the extended temperature range
without coming into contact with dust and water. Rugged enclosures and mechanical protection
against jolts and vibration enable the use in a harsh industrial environment. Even the accessories
such as antennas, power supplies and cabling are part of this concept and are manufactured to
industry standards. Energy and data are transmitted with Power-over-Ethernet via a cable and so
save investment and maintenance costs. The removable media C-PLUG (Configuration Plug)
stores project engineering and configuration data which enables a quick device exchange and
without specially trained personnel. This minimizes downtimes and saves training costs.
To protect against unauthorized access, the products provide modern standard mechanisms for
user identification (Authentication) and data encryption and can simultaneously be integrated in
existing safety concepts without a problem.
With the international IEEE 802.11n standard, wireless communication via IWLAN is even more
robust. The greatest advantage results from the use of multipath scattering (Multiple Input,
Multiple Output (MIMO)). This allows the devices to use several antennas in parallel. In this way,
a higher data rate is achieved and at the same time the susceptibility to interference in
environments with many reflexions is reduced.

Access Points
The access points are the central base stations for infrastructure networks. They coordinate and
control the wireless communication within a wireless (radio) cell. If two or more access points are
located in one wireless network, that is, the same wireless network name (SSID), the client
module can switch between the wireless cells which are formed by the individual access points
(roaming). The wireless connection is thereby maintained. This method is used when the required
wireless coverage is greater than the range of an access point. All access points can also be
configured in such a way that their functionality is limited to that of a client.

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Client Modules
The client modules of the SCALANCE W product line are used as a gateway from wireless to
wired network segments (bridge function). Usually they communicate with an access point
(infrastructure network).

iFeatures
With the help of a Key Plug, additional functionalities can be activated for special SCALANCE
switches. For the 780s and 740s series, these additional functionalities include the so-called
iFeatures such as iREF, iPCF, etc.

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4.11.Communication Processors
Communication (CPs)(CPs)
Processors for IEfor IE

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Communication Processors (CPs) / Communication Modules (CMs)
Communication processors and communication modules expand the controller by a further
interface. The maximum number of CPs and CMs which can be connected to a controller
depends on their performance class.
A CM or CP allows further networks to be connected to the controller. These, however, do not
have to be connected to the networks of the internal interface of the PLC, but rather a stand-
alone operation of these networks can take place.
CPs and CMs furthermore relieve the internal PLC processor of communication tasks and add
further possible connections. Unlike CMs, CPs additionally expand the functionalities of the
controller (Security, ISO, FTP,…).
Both components are connected to the controller via the internal backplane bus.
The exact properties of the respective CMs and CPs can be obtained from their device manuals
which can be found on the Service and Support pages.

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4.12.TIATIA
Selection ToolTool
Selection

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TIA Selection Tool
Both the active as well as the passive components must withstand harsher ambient conditions in
the industrial environment than in the office world. This is noticeable in many ways!
With the TIA Selection Tool you can select, configure and order devices for Totally Integrated
Automation. It is the successor to the SIMATIC Selection Tool and combines already familiar
configurators for automation in one tool. You can start it directly in the Siemens Industry Mall or
download it as a file.
The TIA Selection Tool provides you with wizards for selecting the desired devices and networks.
As well, there are configurators for selecting modules and accessories as well as for checking the
correct functioning. The TIA Selection Tool generates a complete order list from your product
selection or product configuration. You can export this directly into the Industry Mall or the CA 01
shopping cart.
With the TIA Selection Tool, you can select and configure the SIMATIC S7, SIMATIC ET 200,
SIMATIC HMI Panels, SIMATIC IPC, SIMATIC HMI Software and Industrial Communication
components. Beyond that, you can create PROFIBUS and PROFINET networks, configure their
topology as well as select associated cables and connectors.
Further information on the TIA Selection Tool can be found via the following link:
http://w3.siemens.com/mcms/topics/de/simatic/tia-selection-tool/Seiten/tab.aspx
The TIA Selection Tool can be started directly online via the following link:
https://www.siemens.com/tia-selection-tool/start

SIMATIC NET Selection Tool

The SIMATIC NET Selection Tool is a slimmed down version of the TIA Selection Tool which only
deals with industrial communication and only has Industrial Ethernet components for selection.
More information on the SIMATIC NET Selection Tool can be found on the Service and Support
pages under the following Entry ID: 39134641
The SIMATIC NET Selection Tool can also be started directly online via the following link:
http://www.siemens.de/snst

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4.13.Task Description:
Task Description:Reading-out the Firmware
Reading-out of the Devices
the Firmware of&the Devices &
Configuration of the System
Configuration of theinSystem
the TIA Selection Tool Selection Tool
in the TIA

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Task Description
Since all network components have an IP address which is located in the same subnet as our
Field-PG, the firmware of all devices can be read out. This is required afterwards in order to
configure the system in the TIA Selection Tool.

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Exercise 3: Reading-out the
Firmware
4.13.1. of3:the
Exercise Devices (TIA
Reading-out Portal) of the Devices (TIA Portal)
the Firmware

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Task
With the help of the TIA Portal, you are to read-out the firmware of all accessible devices. This is
best done via the ‘Online access’ and from there via the accessible devices.

What to Do
1. Display all connected devices via the function “Update accessible devices” in the ‘Online
access’ tab.
2. The firmware of the network components can be obtained via Online & diagnostics and there
in the menu item “General” which is located under Diagnostics (see picture).
3. Determine the firmware of the S7-1513-1PN:__________________________
4. Determine the firmware of the ET200SP:_____________________________
5. Determine the firmware of the SCALANCEX208:_______________________
6. Determine the firmware of the S7-1510SP-1PN:________________________

Note
For this task, you still don’t need a project!
The firmware of a module can only be read out if the module has an IP address and this IP
address has the same network address as the device through which the firmware is to be read
out with the help of the TIA Portal.
Example:
S7-1513-1PN: IP address: 192.168.222.1 // Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0
Network address: 192.168.222.0
Field PG: IP address: 192.168.222.250 // Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0
Network address: 192.168.222.0
Reading out the firmware via the TIA Portal would be possible in this case!

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Exercise 4: Configuration of the System
in the
4.13.2. TIA Selection
Exercise Tool of the System in the TIA Selection Tool
4: Configuration

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Task
You are to create the hardware configuration of your system in the TIA Selection Tool. You are
then to network the devices in the Network view and assign the ET200SP to the correct IO-
Controller.

What to Do
1. Open the TIA Selection Tool.
2. Create the setpoint configuration of the system so that it matches your actual configuration.
3. Supplement your programming device.
4. Network the devices according to your wiring.
5. Assign the ET200SP IO-Device to the correct IO-Controller.
6. Save the TIA Selection Tool project.
7. Export your configuration.

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Versions
4.14.1. of of
Versions IEIE
FCFCRJ45
RJ45Plugs
Plugs

IE FC RJ45 Plug 4x2 IE FC RJ45 Plug 4x2

IE FC RJ45 Plug 180° IE FC RJ45 Plug 145° IE FC RJ45 Plug 90°

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IE FC RJ45 Plugs
The IE FC RJ45 plugs are compact and rugged connectors. They have a rugged, industry-
suitable metallic enclosure which protects the data communication against interference. The
plugs conform to the EN 50173 (RJ45) and ISO/ IEC 11801 standards. They are available in two
pin versions. Once as the IE FC RJ45 plug in 2x2 version for Fast Ethernet cables with 4 wires
and then the IE FC RJ45 plug in 4x2 version for Gigabit Ethernet cables with 8 wires.

IE FC RJ45 Plug 2x2

The IE FC RJ45 plug 2x2 is, for its part, available in three versions. These differ in the cable
outlet of the plug:
• With 180° (straight) cable outlet:
Due to the design, the IE FC RJ45 Plug 180 can be used both on devices with single
sockets as well as on devices with multiple sockets (blocks). The plug is suitable for
connecting IE FC TP cables to SIMATIC NET modules and SCALANCE devices.
• With 90° (angled) cable outlet:
The plug is suitable for connecting IE FC TP cables to ET200 or PN/PN couplers.
• With 145° (angled) cable outlet:
The plug is suitable for connecting IE FC TP cables to SIMOTION and SINAMICS
modules.

IE FC RJ45 Plug 4x2

The IE FC RJ45 plug 4x2 is only available in one version:
• With 180° (straight) cable outlet:
Through the plug, point-to-point connections (10 / 100 / 1000 Mbit/s) for Industrial
Ethernet can be implemented between two terminals/ network components of up to 90 m
without patch technology.

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IE FC
4.14.2. Modular
Industrial OutletFC
Ethernet RJ45
Modular Outlet RJ45

IE FC Modular Outlet RJ45

Outlet open and

wired

Insert 2x Fast Ethernet Insert 1x Gigabit Ethernet Outlet Power Insert

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Industrial Ethernet FastConnect Modular Outlet RJ45
The Industrial Ethernet FC Modular Outlet RJ45 serves the transition from the rugged Industrial
Ethernet FC TP cables used in the industrial environment to pre-assembled TP Cord cables by
means of an RJ45 socket. In combination with FC TP cables and pre-assembled TP Cords, the
Industrial Ethernet FC Modular Outlet RJ45 ensures time-saving installations. A color coding
prevents errors during wire insertion. The Industrial Ethernet FC Modular Outlet RJ45
corresponds to Category 5 of the ISO/IEC 11801 and EN 50173 international cabling standards.

Modular Outlet Basic Module

The Industrial Ethernet FC RJ45 Modular Outlet basic module is available with three
interchangeable inserts:
• Insert 2 FE:
Basic module with interchangeable insert for two Fast Ethernet connections for
connecting two 10/100 Mbit/s terminals/network components.
• Insert 1 GE:
Basic module with interchangeable insert for one Gigabit Ethernet connection for
connecting one 10/100/1000 Mbit/s terminal/network component.
• Outlet Power Insert:
Basic module with interchangeable insert for one power supply and one 10/100 Mbit/s
terminal/network component.

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