Performance and Functions
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CP 5611 Installation Instructions/Product Information
A5E00102070–01
MPI/DP Network
Using the CP 5611 module, up to 32 devices (PC,
PG, S7–xxx or ET 200) can be linked to form a
network segment.
The physical attachment of the MPI/DP interface
to the MPI/DP network is via a floating RS–485
interface integrated on the module. Depending on
the network configuration, data transmission rates
of 9.6 Kbps to a maximum of 1.5 Mbps are
possible on the MPI network. In the DP network,
data rates up to 12 Mbps are possible. By joining
several segments with repeaters, a maximum of
127 nodes can be attached.
Note
For information on the structure of an MPI net-
work, refer to the “S7–300 Hardware and Installa-
tion” manual,
order number 6ES 7030–0AA01–8BA0.
LED
The LED is lit as long as the module is in
possession of the token.