Application and functions
1.2 Communications services
TIM 1531 IRC
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Operating Instructions, 02/2018, C79000-G8976-C468-02
Interfaces of the TIM
The TIM is equipped with the following interfaces:
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3 x Ethernet interface RJ-45
Connection to three different subnets
Telecontrol communication via IP-based WAN/LAN networks
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1 x serial interface
Default can be switched over by configuration: RS-232
⇔ RS
-485
Telecontrol communication via the following WAN networks:
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Classic WAN networks: Dedicated line, dialup network
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IP-based networks (can be switched over by the configuration)
You will find the supported transmission protocols and network types in the section
Communications services (Page 14).
Network node types
With its four interfaces, the TIM can used at the following positions of a WAN network:
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Master station
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Node station
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Station
Expansion of existing SINAUT systems
In existing SINAUT systems with SIMATIC S7-300/400 stations and TIM modules for the
telecontrol functions, the TIM 1531 IRC can be used universally for expansions.
1.2
Communications services
The following communications services are supported:
Telecontrol communication
Network types
The TIM makes telecontrol communication possible via the following network types:
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Industrial Ethernet
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Dedicated line / wireless network
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Analog dial-up network, ISDN network
