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Integration into networks
8.3 Integration in control networks
SIMATIC RF600
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Connecting the RF600 readers using OEM
The RF600 readers also provide you with the option of developing and running your
application directly on the Linux operating system integrated in the reader. For this function,
you need special activation of the reader in the form of firmware. It is only available upon
request. Contact your local Siemens office about this.
8.3
Integration in control networks
Connection of the RF615R/RF680R/RF685R readers
RF680R/RF685R readers can be connected to a SIMATIC controller via Ethernet,
Ethernet/IP, PROFINET directly or via PROFIBUS and the ASM 456 communications
module.
The RF615R reader can be connected directly to a SIMATIC controller via Ethernet and
PROFINET.
Interfaces and blocks of the communications modules/readers
Table 8- 2
Interfaces and blocks of the communications modules/readers
ASM/CM Interfaces to the application (PLC)
Blocks
Reader connections
ASM 456 PROFIBUS DP-V1
Ident profile
1
RF680R/R
F685R
PROFINET IO
Ident profile
--
Ethernet/IP
--
--
OPC UA
--
--
RF615R
PROFINET IO
Ident profile
--
OPC UA
--
--