Siemens SIMATIC TIM 3V-IE DNP3, System Manual

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Uses and properties of the TIM
1.1 Application
TIM DNP3
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Classic WAN networks
In a classic WAN network, the following media can be used for data transfer with the TIM:
● Dedicated line
Medium: Copper or fiber-optic cable
● Dial-up networks
–
Analog dial-up network
– ISDN network
Star, bus (linear) and node structures can be implemented.
Ethernet
Communication is possible between the station and master station via an Ethernet network
with the DNP3 protocol.
Redundant transmission paths
● Redundant paths with TIM 3V-IE DNP3
The classic WAN network can be combined with Ethernet networks. This allows
redundant paths to be established with the two interfaces of the TIM 3V IE DNP3.
● Redundant paths with TIM 4R-IE DNP3
With the 4 interfaces of the TIM 4R IE DNP3, there are further options for establishing
redundant transmission paths.
Interface combinations for redundant paths according to SIMATIC families:
● S7-300
In configurations with S7-300, two identical or different interfaces of the TIM can be used
to create a redundant transmission path.
● S7-400 / S7-400H
In configurations with S7-400 / S7-400H, the following interfaces can be used to create a
redundant transmission path:
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A serial interface and an RJ-45 interface
– Two serial RS-232/RS-485 interfaces