Ethernet communication
7.5 MCP 483C IE
Manual
Commissioning Manual, 05/2008, 6FC5397–4CP10–4BA0
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7.5
MCP 483C IE
Figure 7-3
MCP 483 Front panel; Version T (turning machines)
7.5.1
Conditions for general commissioning
Hardware
The following hardware is required:
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Ethernet connecting cable
Software
The following software is required:
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PLC basic program
The relevant modules of the basic PLC program are FB 1 (MCP communication
parameters), FC 19 (Interface parameter assignment, version: milling) and FC 25
(interface parameter assignment version: turning).
The library of the PLC basic program is part of the SINUMERIK 840Di sl. How to install
the library is described in detail in Section "Create PLC Program" (Page 177).
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SIMATIC STEP 7
SIMATIC STEP 7 is needed to customize the PLC basic and user programs to the
requirements of the respective automation system. SIMATIC STEP7 can be installed
directly on the PCU of the SINUMERIK 840Di sl. How to install additional software is
described in the Section "License Management" (Page 563).