Installing and connecting the device
4.3 Connecting the device
SIMATIC Field PG M6
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Operating Instructions, 12/2018, A5E43198909-AA
4.3.3
Connecting the device to systems and networks
The following options are available for the integration of the device in existing or planned
system environments/networks:
Ethernet
The integrated Ethernet interfaces (10/100/1000 Mbps) can be used for communication and
data exchange with programmable controllers, such as SIMATIC S7.
PROFIBUS / MPI
The potential-free Profibus interface (12 Mbps) can be used to interconnect distributed field
devices or to link to SIMATIC S7.
The "PROFIBUS" software package is needed to link to S7 automation systems.
RS232/TTY interface (COM1)
You can connect the Field PG to a SIMATIC S5 programmable controller via the optional
TTY interface.
You will need the "SIMATIC STEP 5 V7.23" software to link to S5 programmable controllers.
WLAN
You can link the Field PG to an Industrial Wireless LAN network using the integrated WLAN
interface.
You can find additional information here: Industrial Wireless Communication (IWLAN)
http://w3.siemens.com/mcms/automation/en/industrial-communications/industrial-wireless-
communication/Pages/industrial-wireless-communication.aspx
SIEMENS Industry Online Support
For more information, the SIEMENS Industry Online Support
https://support.industry.siemens.com
) is also available.