SIMATIC RF185C, RF186C, RF188C, RF186CI, RF188CI
Operating Instructions, 04/2020, C79000-G8976-C512-03
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Table of contents
1
Introduction ............................................................................................................................................. 7
2
Security recommendations ...................................................................................................................... 9
3
Description ............................................................................................................................................ 15
3.1
Properties of the communications modules ............................................................................ 15
3.2
I/O functions of the CI device versions ................................................................................... 17
3.3
User-specific procedure .......................................................................................................... 17
3.4
Design ..................................................................................................................................... 19
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Mounting ............................................................................................................................................... 21
4.1
Installation dimensions and position ....................................................................................... 21
4.2
Mounting the communications module ................................................................................... 22
4.3
Use at altitudes over 2,000 m ................................................................................................. 24
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Connection ........................................................................................................................................... 27
5.1
Network topology .................................................................................................................... 28
5.2
Operation of the CM on grounded/ungrounded power supply ............................................... 30
5.3
Electrical design of the CM ..................................................................................................... 33
5.4
Connecting CM to functional ground ...................................................................................... 36
5.4.1
Mounting the CM on a conductive base ................................................................................. 36
5.4.2
Mounting the CM on a non-conductive base .......................................................................... 38
5.5
Connecting the communications module ................................................................................ 40
5.6
Supply voltage and PROFINET IO loop-through .................................................................... 45
5.7
Effect of cable length on the supply voltage ........................................................................... 46
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Configuring ........................................................................................................................................... 47
6.1
Assign the IP address / device name ..................................................................................... 47
6.1.1
Assigning the IP address / device name with STEP 7 ............................................................ 47
6.1.2
Assigning the IP address / device name with SINEC PNI ...................................................... 50
6.1.3
Assigning an IP address via DHCP ........................................................................................ 51
6.2
Configuration via PROFINET IO ............................................................................................. 52
6.3
Configuration via XML............................................................................................................. 59
6.4
Configuration via OPC UA ...................................................................................................... 59
6.5
Configuring with Studio 5000 Logix Designer ......................................................................... 60
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Configuring with the WBM ..................................................................................................................... 61
7.1
Starting WBM .......................................................................................................................... 61
7.2
The WBM ................................................................................................................................ 63