Introduction to the SINAUT ST7 system
1.3 SINAUT TIM communication modules
Station control system
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The TIM 4R-IE
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TIM without integrated modem, double width
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Has two interfaces:
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2 x combined RS-232/RS-485 interface for connection of required WAN transmission
equipment (classic SINAUT WAN)
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2 x RJ-45 interface for attachment to Ethernet
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Compact unit that can be used in a wide variety of situations:
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as a communications processor (CP) in an S7-300
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as a standalone device combined with one or more S7-400s or control center PCs
(SINAUT ST7cc or ST7sc) over the Ethernet interface
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This allows these devices to handle SINAUT communication:
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Over any two classic SINAUT WAN networks with SINAUT partners
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Over two IP-based networks (WAN or LAN) with SINAUT ST7 subscribers
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All four interfaces can be used at the same time for SINAUT communication.
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The four transmission paths can all be different and operated independently. The two
pairs of interfaces can also form a redundant transmission path.
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When installed as a CP in an S7-300, the following communication is also possible:
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With the CPU
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Over the MPI interface of this CPU with other CPUs and control center PCs (ST7cc,
ST7sc) connected over the MPI bus
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With other TIMs in this rack
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Message memory for up to 56,000 data messages
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Optional backup battery for backup of the stored data messages and the hardware clock
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Up to 62 S7 connections
