
2 Solution
2.2 Hardware and software components
HCS4x00Library
Entry ID: 109478117, V2.2.1, 09/2018
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Depending on the selected heating control, the following system limits result:
Table 2-1
Maximum configuration
(POM) of a heating control
HCS4200
HCS4300
CIM4x10 PROFINET
Firmware >= V2
24 (with 2 racks for 12 POMs each)
24 (with 2 expansion
modules)
CIM4x10 PROFIBUS
Firmware >= V1
12 (with 1 rack for 12 POMs each)
24 (with 2 expansion
modules)
POM version
Low-
end
Mid-
range
Flexible
High-
end
Busbar- or
wall-mounted
Number of power outputs
per POM
16
12
12
8
9
Output voltage
(Supply voltage of the
heating elements)
230 V
AC
230 V /
277 V
AC
45/70/110/
230/277
V AC
230/277/
400/480
V AC
400 V / 480 V
AC
Note
The
LHcs4x00
library enables you to control several configured heating control
systems.
Advantages
The solution presented here offers the following advantages:
Time and cost savings
Expandability
Direct integration into your existing project via block library
Convenient control of your HCS4x00 via watch table
Status and diagnostic information in a ready-made data structure.
Example project with integrated library for testing
Topics not covered by this application
The
LHcs4x00
block library version 2.2 is compatible with the CIMs 4x10
PROFINET firmware ≥ V2 / PROFIBUS Firmware ≥ V1.
In order to control the CIMs 4x10 PROFINET firmware < V2, please use the first
version of the
LHcs4x00
block library (
Assumed knowledge
Basic knowledge of how to handle STEP 7 (TIA Portal) and the SIMATIC S7-
1200/S7-1500 is assumed.
2.2
Hardware and software components
2.2.1
Validity
The
LHcs4x00
V2.2
library is valid for
CIM4x10 PROFINET firmware ≥ V2