Basic configuration of HART devices
The basic configuration of HART devices (in the "SIMATIC PDM Device Selection" dialog box
under HART > Universal > Standard) includes the range of functions that are defined by HFC
in the Universal Commands and the Common Practice Commands.
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Connecting field devices by means of Industrial Ethernet
Difference between routing and data record routing
"Routing" refers to the transmission of data beyond network boundaries. A transmitter sends
information across network boundaries to a receiver. Particular equipment engineering is
required for this function to work.
Data record routing is a routing function which is used exclusively by SIMATIC PDM . Only
S7-400 CPU modules with a firmware version of V5.1 or higher meet the requirements.
Appropriate interfaces could be internal CPU interfaces, communication processors (e.g., CP
443-5 EXT) or external equipment (e.g., IE/PB-Link). You can find information on the suitability
of modules in the associated operating instructions.
Data sent by means of data record routing could comprise the following:
● Parameter assignments of the communication devices concerned
● Device-specific information (e.g., setpoints, limits, or similar)
With data record routing, the structure of the destination address depends on the contents of
the data, i.e., on the device for which the data is intended. The field devices themselves do
not have to support data record routing, since these devices do not forward the information
they receive.
IE/PB-Link in connection with S7 stations
You need an IE/PB-Link to go establish a connection via Ethernet to a DP device at an S7-300
or at the internal DP interface of S7‑400 up to firmware V5.1 . The link provides the data record
gateway for the plant. An IE/PB-Link must be created for each DP line in the project.
To commission the IE/PB-Link , you must assign an IP address to the link. To do this, you
connect the IE/PB-Link with the Engineering Station via Ethernet.
● The IE/PB-Link PN IO is supplied with a fixed MAC address. If not configured, the IE/PB-
Link PN IO is accessible via this MAC address (requires Ethernet port).
● An IP address is automatically assigned during the configuration process. This IP address
is later transferred to the IE/PB-Link PN IO (IO device) when the PROFINET IO controller
starts up.
● You assign a device name to the IE/PB-Link PN IO so that the IO controller is able to
identify the IO device during this process. In the SIMATIC Manager or in HW Config, select
the menu command Target system > Edit Ethernet nodes... .
(You can find detailed information on the procedure in the online help for STEP 7.)
Notes, Tips & Tricks
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