Preface
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Security information
Siemens provides products and solutions with industrial security functions that support the
secure operation of plants, solutions, machines, equipment and/or networks. They are
important components in a holistic industrial security concept. With this in mind, Siemens’
products and solutions undergo continuous development. Siemens recommends strongly that
you regularly check for product updates.
For the secure operation of Siemens products and solutions, it is necessary to take suitable
preventive action (e.g. cell protection concept) and integrate each component into a holistic,
state-of-the-art industrial security concept. Third-party products that may be in use should also
be considered. For more information about industrial security, visit http://www.siemens.com/
industrialsecurity.
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Preface
Bus links are gateways between bus systems and enable the communication connection of
the bus systems.
The Compact FF Link is a bus link for the communication between PROFIBUS DP and
FOUNDATION Fieldbus H1 (hereafter referred to simply as FF). In automation systems
configured with
SIMATIC PCS 7 and SIMATIC STEP 7, the Compact FF Link enables the
integration of FF devices on an FF segment.
Purpose of the operating instructions
These operating instructions provide you with all the information you need to plan, install, wire,
and commission a bus link based on the "Compact FF Link" module.
Basic knowledge required
To understand these operating instructions you should have general experience in the field of
automation engineering. Basic knowledge of the following is also necessary:
● Automation system S7-400
● Distributed I/O systems on PROFIBUS DP
Compact FF Link
Operating Instructions, 03/2015, A5E35651552-AA
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