Introduction to the SINAUT ST7 system
1.3 SINAUT TIM communication modules
Station control system
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Software components
The range of software components includes:
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Standard software for SINAUT ST7 consisting of the individual packages
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SINAUT TD7 library. This contains blocks for the S7-CPU.
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SINAUT ST7 configuration and diagnostic software for the programming device
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SINAUT ST7cc, the expansion package for WinCC consisting of
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ST 7 Server, the interface between ST7 and WinCC
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ST7cc Config, the configuration tool for ST7cc
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SINAUT ST7sc, the SCADA Connect software, consisting of
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OPC server, the interface between ST7 and an OPC client
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ST7sc Config, the configuration tool for ST7sc
Note
The standard software for SINAUT ST7 is described in detail in Volume 2 of this system
manual.
The SINAUT ST7cc and SINAUT ST7sc software packages are described in separate
manuals.
1.3
SINAUT TIM communication modules
The central component of the SINAUT hardware is the TIM communications module
(Telecontrol Interface Module). This handles the data traffic for the S7-CPU or for the control
center PC with the aid of the SINAUT ST7 protocol via the relevant SINAUT network.
The TIM is housed in an S7-300 enclosure and is available in three basic versions:
TIM 3V-IE
The TIM 3V-IE is a SINAUT communications module for the SIMATIC S7-300. It has an RS-
232 interface to which a suitable modem can be connected. It also has an RJ-45 interface
that allows SINAUT communication over IP-based networks (LAN or WAN).
The TIM 3V-IE is available in standard and advanced versions. With the advanced versions,
the two interfaces can be used at the same time for SINAUT communication. The two
transmission paths can be completely independent of each other or form a redundant
transmission path.
TIM 4R-IE
The TIM 4R-IE is suitable for installation in a SIMATIC S7-300 as a communications module
and can also be connected over Ethernet to one or more SIMATIC S7-400s and to ST7cc or
ST7sc PC control centers as a standalone device.