SIMATIC VS710
Quick Reference Guide
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SIMATIC VS 710
A5E00032597-02
3.2
System Environment
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VS 710 rear panel
SIMATIC S7
SIMATIC S7
24 V DC power supply unit
Monitor
Host PC /
programming
device
DIG. I/O
PS
DP
VGA
RS232
Figure 16
System Environment
The VS 710 operates in two basic modes:
1.
Configure mode
The VS 710 is connected to a programming device / PC via RS232 or
PROFIBUS DP and is supplied with user programs and configuring
data.
2.
Productive mode
The VS 710 is in the target operating mode and receives jobs (or
delivers processed data) through digital I/O, RS232, and
PROFIBUS-DP interfaces. It communicates with actuators / sensors,
control PCs, and PROFIBUS-DP master systems.