Siemens CP 5623, Operating Instructions Manual

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CP 5623/CP 5624
Operating Instructions, 09/2013, C79000-G8976-C281-03
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Description of the device
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1.1 Properties of the CP 5623
Properties
The CP 5623 is a communications processor for connecting PCs (personal computers) or
PGs (programming devices) to PROFIBUS and MPI networks. The essential properties are
as follows:
● Transmission speeds up to 12 Mbps.
● Floating RS-485 connector.
● Linking of up to 32 devices (PC, PG, SIMATIC S7 or ET 200) to form a network segment.
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By linking several segments with repeaters, up to 124 nodes can be connected.
● The additional interface signals for a direct link to a PLC (Programmable Logic Controller)
are supported up to 187.5 Kbps.
● Installation in PGs and PCs with a PCI Express slot. The following is supported:
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PCI Express x1
– Can also be operated in x4, x8 and x16 slots
– Plug and play
● Optimized for fast DP master operation (DP Base) with up to 124 DP slaves with full data
consistency.
● Relief of the PC/PG with event mechanisms.
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Automatic detection of data changes.
● Fast logic support regardless of the user program.
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Automatic linking of input and output data can be set by the user program.
● Measurement of own operating temperature with temperature sensor.
● Display of the total operating hours with operating hours counter.