Siemens SIMATIC NET IE/WSN-PA Link, Compact Operating Instructions

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Product description
2.2 Components of the product and accessories
IE/WSN-PA Link
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Compact Operating Instructions, 12/2012, A5E02509264-AD
When using the IE/WSN-PA Link with the LAN (Local Area Network), this is via one of the
two RJ-45 jacks (P1 / P2).
Modbus
The IE/WSN-PA Link is suitable for operation in Modbus networks.
Characteristics:
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Supports Modbus RTU
● Supports Modbus TCP
Redundancy function
If requirements in terms of availability are higher, the Link can be used redundantly.
The redundancy function is available for the device variant with a connector for an external
antenna as of firmware version 4.3.17.
To achieve redundancy, two Links are connected via a switch to the same Ethernet subnet.
The two Links are then interconnected via an Ethernet cable (management connection). One
of the two Links is configured as the active device and this handles communication between
the control center and WSN in a normal situation. The second Link is used as the standby
device.
2.2 Components of the product and accessories
2.2.1 Components of the product
What the consignment contains
The following components are supplied with the IE/WSN-PA Link:
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IE/WSN-PA Link
● Mast fittings comprising 2 mast clamps (78 mm) and screws
● Threaded blind plugs 1/2 inch NPT for unused cable feedthroughs
● LAN cable (1 meter) for connecting a PC/laptop
Crossover cable for direct connection without a hub or switch
● Compact operating instructions on paper
● CD with important documentation and software:
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Operating Instructions for the IE/WSN-PA Link (PDF)
– Compact operating instructions for the IE/WSN-PA Link (PDF)