
Functions of the IM 151-7 CPU
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8.8 Communication
Communication utilities of the IM 151-7 CPU
The selected communication utility influences
the functionality available to the user
whether or not an S7 connection is required
the time at which the connection is set up
The user interface can be very different (SFC, SFB, ...) and also depends on the
used hardware (SIMATIC-CPU, PC, ...).
The IM 151-7 CPU provides the following communication utilities:
Table 8-14 Communication utilities of the IM 151-7 CPU
Communication utility
Functionality S7 connection Via
MPI
Via
DP
PD communication Commissioning, testing,
diagnostics
Set up by the PD as soon as the
utility is used
x x
OP communication Operating and monitoring Set up by the OP when switched
on
x x
S7 basic communication Data exchange Programmed by means of blocks
(parameters at SFC)
x –
S7 communication Data exchange IM 151-7 CPU only as server;
connection set up by the
communication partner
x x
Global data
communication
Cyclic data exchange
(e.g. memory markers)
Does not require an S7
connection
x –
Routing of PD functions For example, testing and
diagnosis across network
boundaries
Set up by the PD as soon as the
utility is used
x x
Chapters 4 and 1 contain information on network configuration and addressing.
PD communication
PD communication enables data exchange between engineering stations (e.g. PD,
PC) and communications-capable SIMATIC modules. The utility is possible on MPI
and PROFIBUS subnetworks. The transition between subnetworks is also
supported.
PD communication provides functions which are required for downloading
programs and configuration data, for executing tests and evaluating diagnostic
information. These functions are integrated in the operating system of the
SIMATIC S7 modules.
A CPU can maintain several online connections to one or more PDs
simultaneously.
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