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Preface
Overview of the SCALANCE X product family
The SCALANCE X-200 product family is part of the SCALANCE X product family. Below,
you will find a brief overview of this product family.
The SCALANCE X family comprises various product lines that complement each other and
that are carefully tuned to specific automation tasks.
SCALANCE X005 and XB000 line, entry level
Unmanaged switch with five twisted-pair ports and optical diagnostics on the device for use
in machine and system islands.
SCALANCE X-100 unmanaged
Switches with redundant power supply and signaling contact for use in applications in the
immediate vicinity of machinery.
A variety of device variants with different numbers and designs of electrical and optical ports.
SCALANCE X-200 and XF-200 managed
The devices of the SCALANCE X-200 product line can be used universally – in machinelevel applications as well as in networked plant sections, in electrical or electrical/optical
linear, ring or star structures and with single mode up to 26 km.
Devices with a high degree of protection (IP65/67) can be installed outside the control
cabinet.
Configuration and remote diagnostics functions are integrated in the STEP 7 engineering
tool. This increases plant availability and has advantages during the engineering,
commissioning and operational phases. The devices of the SCALANCE X-200 line also have
standard remote diagnostics functions (SNMP, Web server).
The only difference between the devices of the SCALANCE XF-200 product line and the
SCALANCE X-200 product is the flatter construction.
SCALANCE X-200IRT and XF204IRT managed
In subsystem networks with hard real-time requirements (real time and isochronous real
time), the SCALANCE X-200IRT switches can be used. They include the enhanced real-time
controller ERTEC. By using the "cut through" switching mechanism, the switches are ideal to
meet the real-time requirements of PROFINET.
The standard data transmission (TCP/IP) can take place on the same network. Dual network
structures are therefore not necessary.
Network installation, configuration and diagnostics involves the same procedures as for the
other devices of the SCALANCE X-200 product line.
The only difference between the SCALANCE XF204IRT and the SCALANCE X-204IRT is
the shape.
SCALANCE X-200 IRT PRO managed
In terms of functionality, the SCALANCE X200 IRT PRO switches are the same as the
SCALANCE X-200 IRT managed switches listed above. The switch with degree of protection
IP65/IP67 is designed for use outside a cabinet and has PROFINET-compliant connector
technology (RJ-45 in compliance with IEC 61076-3-117 for X204 IRT PRO or SC RJ in
compliance with IEC 61754-24-2 for X202-2P IRT PRO).
SCALANCE X-300
The main areas of application are high-speed plant networks with an interface to the
Enterprise network. The SCALANCE X-300 managed plus product line combines the
firmware functionality of the SCALANCE X-400 product line (without routing functions at the
layer 3 level) with the compact design of the SCALANCE X-200 product line. The "managed
plus" attribute means both enhanced management functions compared with the SCALANCE
X-200 and enhanced firmware functionality.
SCALANCE X-400 modular
The switches of the SCALANCE X-400 product series are suitable for the construction of
optical/electrical linear, ring and star topologies (10/100/1000 Mbps) for high-speed systems.
They have a modular structure, in which media modules and extender modules can be
inserted in the switch as required. These expansions make as many as eight electrical and
eight optical ports additionally available.
By supporting IT standards, for example, VLAN, RSTP, Layer 3, automation networks can be
seamlessly connected to existing corporate networks.
The SCALANCE X-400 switches are ideally suited, for example, for process control systems
such as PCS 7.
What is possible?
The devices of the SCALANCE X-200 product lines allow the cost-effective installation of
Industrial Ethernet linear (bus), star and ring structures with switching functionality.
By using the “cut through” switching mechanism, the SCALANCE X-200IRT switches are
ideal to meet the real-time requirements of PROFINET.
Cut through is not possible
● between a port set to 10 Mbps and a port set to 100 Mbps
● when two packets are to be sent at the same time on one port.
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One particular advantage of the SCALANCE X-200IRT switches in PROFINET networks is
the integrated ERTEC. This gives priority to PROFINET packets when forwarding.
WARNING
When used under hazardous conditions (zone 2), the devices of the SCALANCE X-100 and
SCALANCE X-200 product lines must be installed in an enclosure.
To comply with ATEX95 (EN 60079-15), this enclosure must meet the requirements of at
least IP54 in compliance with EN 60529.
WARNING – EXPLOSION HAZARD: DO NOT DISCONNECT EQUIPMENT WHEN A
FLAMMABLE OR COMBUSTIBLE ATMOSPHERE IS PRESENT.
Note
The specified approvals apply only when the corresponding mark is printed on the product.
Purpose of the Operating Instructions
These operating instructions support you when commissioning networks with the devices of
the product line SCALANCE X-200.
Validity of the Operating Instructions
These operating instructions are valid for the following devices:
SIMATIC NET SCALANCE XF204 6GK5204-0BA00-2AF2
SIMATIC NET SCALANCE X208 6GK5208-0BA10-2AA3
SIMATIC NET SCALANCE XF208 6GK5208-0BA00-2AF2
SIMATIC NET SCALANCE X216 6GK5216-0BA00-2AA3
SIMATIC NET SCALANCE X224 6GK5224-0BA00-2AA3
SIMATIC NET SCALANCE X204-2 6GK5204-2BB10-2AA3
SIMATIC NET SCALANCE X204-2TS 6GK5204-2BB10-2CA2
SIMATIC NET SCALANCE XF204-2 6GK5204-2BC00-2AF2
SIMATIC NET SCALANCE X206-1 6GK5206-1BB10-2AA3
SIMATIC NET SCALANCE XF206-1 6GK5206-1BC00-2AF2
SIMATIC NET SCALANCE X212-2 6GK5212-2BB00-2AA3
SIMATIC NET SCALANCE X204-2LD 6GK5204-2BC10-2AA3
SIMATIC NET SCALANCE X206-1LD 6GK5206-1BC10-2AA3
SIMATIC NET SCALANCE X212-2LD 6GK5212-2BC00-2AA3
SIMATIC NET SCALANCE X202-2IRT 6GK5202-2BB00-2BA3
SIMATIC NET SCALANCE X204IRT 6GK5204-0BA00-2BA3
SIMATIC NET SCALANCE XF204IRT 6GK5204-0BA00-2BF2
SIMATIC NET SCALANCE X204 IRT PRO 6GK5204-0JA00-2BA6
SIMATIC NET SCALANCE X202-2P IRT PRO 6GK5202-2JR00-2BA6
SIMATIC NET SCALANCE X201-3P IRT PRO 6GK5201-3JR00-2BA6
SIMATIC NET SCALANCE X202-2P IRT 6GK5202-2BH00-2BA3
SIMATIC NET SCALANCE X201-3P IRT 6GK5201-3BH00-2BA3
SIMATIC NET SCALANCE X200-4P IRT 6GK5200-4AH00-2BA3
Names of the devices in these operating instructions
The descriptions in these operating instructions always apply to the devices of the
SCALANCE X-200 product line listed under "Validity of the Operating Instructions" in this
document unless the description relates to a specific device of the product line. In the
remainder of the description, the devices are called IE Switch X-200 or X-200 IE switches.
Further documentation
The "SIMATIC NET Industrial Ethernet Twisted Pair and Fiber Optic Networks" manual
contains additional information on other SIMATIC NET products that you can operate along
with the devices of the SCALANCE X-200 product line in an Industrial Ethernet network.
Finding information
To help you to find the information you require more quickly, the manual includes not only
the table of contents but also the following sections in the Appendix:
● Index
● Glossary
Audience
These operating instructions are intended for persons involved in commissioning networks in
which IE switches are used.
Standards and approvals
The devices of the SCALANCE X-200 product line meet the requirements for the CE mark.
You will find detailed information in the section "Approvals and markings" in these operating
instructions.
SIMATIC NET glossary
Explanations of the specialist terms used in this documentation can be found in the SIMATIC
NET glossary.
The following safety notices must be adhered to when setting up and operating the device
and during all work relating to it such as installation, connecting up, replacing devices or
opening the device.
General notices
WARNING
Safety extra low voltage
The equipment is designed for operation with Safety Extra-Low Voltage (SELV) by a
Limited Power Source (LPS). (This does not apply to 100 V...240 V devices.)
This means that only SELV / LPS complying with IEC 60950-1 / EN 60950-1 / VDE 0805-1
must be connected to the power supply terminals. The power supply unit for the equipment
power supply must comply with NEC Class 2, as described by the National Electrical Code
(r) (ANSI / NFPA 70).
There is an additional requirement if devices are operated with a redundant power supply:
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If the equipment is connected to a redundant power supply (two separate power supplies),
both must meet these requirements.
WARNING
Opening the device
DO NOT OPEN WHEN ENERGIZED.
General notices on use in hazardous areas
WARNING
Risk of explosion when connecting or disconnecting the device
EXPLOSION HAZARD
DO NOT CONNECT OR DISCONNECT EQUIPMENT WHEN A FLAMMABLE OR
COMBUSTIBLE ATMOSPHERE IS PRESENT.
SUBSTITUTION OF COMPONENTS MAY IMPAIR SUITABILITY FOR CLASS I, DIVISION
2 OR ZONE 2.
WARNING
Requirements for the cabinet/enclosure
When used in hazardous environments corresponding to Class I, Division 2 or Class I,
Zone 2, the device must be installed in a cabinet or a suitable enclosure.
WARNING
WARNING - EXPLOSION HAZARD -
DO NOT DISCONNECT WHILE CIRCUIT IS LIVE UNLESS AREA IS KNOWN TO BE
NON-HAZARDOUS.
WARNING
Restricted area of application
This equipment is suitable for use in Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C and D or nonhazardous locations only.
WARNING
Restricted area of application
This equipment is suitable for use in Class I, Zone 2, Group IIC or non-hazardous locations
only.
General notices on use in hazardous areas according to ATEX
WARNING
Requirements for the cabinet/enclosure
To comply with EU Directive 94/9 (ATEX95), this enclosure must meet the requirements of
at least IP54 in compliance with EN 60529.
The fiber-optic bus connections labeled SCALANCE X-200/XF-200 (see type plate) may
also be led through a hazardous area zone1 (see also Approvals and markings (Page 263),
ction "Explosion Protection Directive (ATEX)").
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Safety notices
1.1 Important notes on using the device
See also
WARNING
Suitable cables for temperatures in excess of 70 °C
If the cable or conduit entry point exceeds 70 °C or the branching point of conductors
exceeds 80 °C, special precautions must be taken. If the equipment is operated in an air
ambient in excess of 50 °C to 70 °C, only use cables with admitted maximum operating
temperature of at least 80 °C.
WARNING
Protection against transient voltage surges
Provisions shall be made to prevent the rated voltage from being exceeded by transient
voltage surges of more than 40%. This criterion is fulfilled, if supplies are derived from
SELV (Safety Extra-Low Voltage) only.
Figure 2-5 Electrical ring topology, example with SCALANCE X208 and SCALANCE X-400 as
redundancy manager
Figure 2-6 Ring topology with electrical and optical ring links, example with SCALANCE X206-1,
SCALANCE X208, and SCALANCE X204-2 as redundancy manager
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2.1 Network topologies
Figure 2-7 Ring topology with optical ring, example with SCALANCE X202-2IRT
To increase availability, optical or electrical bus topologies made up of X-200 IE Switches
with an IE Switch X-200, IE Switch X-300, SCALANCE X414-3E, OSM version 2 or ESM
version 2 configured as a redundancy manager can be closed to form a ring. The
IE Switches X-200 are first connected over their ring ports to form a bus. The two ends of the
bus are closed to form a ring by a switch operating in the redundancy manager mode.
Devices of the IE switches X-200, X-300, X-400 product families, or OSMs / ESMs can be
used as the redundancy manager. When a switch is used as the redundancy manager, the
ring ports are isolated from each other if the network is operating problem-free.
The IE Switch X-200, IE Switch X-300, SCALANCE X414-3E, or OSM / ESM operating in the
redundancy manager mode monitors the connected bus over its ring ports and switches the
ring ports through if there is an interruption on the connected bus; in other words, it restores
a functioning bus over this substitute path. Reconfiguration takes place within 0.3 seconds.
As soon as the problem has been eliminated, the original topology is restored; in other
words, the ring ports in the redundancy manager are once again disconnected from each
other.
There are various options available to increase the network availability of an Industrial
Ethernet network with optical or electrical linear bus topologies:
● Mesh networks
● Parallel connection of transmission paths
● Closing a linear bus topology to form a ring topology
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2.3 Media redundancy in ring topologies
2.3 Media redundancy in ring topologies
Structure of a ring topology
Nodes in a ring topology can be external switches and/or the integrated switches of
communications modules.
To set up a ring topology with media redundancy, you bring together the two free ends of a
linear bus topology in one device. Closing the linear bus topology to form a ring is achieved
with two ports (ring ports) of a device in the ring. This device is the redundancy manager. All
other devices in the ring are redundancy clients.
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The two ring ports of a device are the ports that establish the connection to its two
neighboring devices in the ring topology. The ring ports are selected and set in the
configuration of the relevant device. On the S7 Ethernet CP modules, the ring ports are
indicated by an "R" after the port number.
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When using media redundancy, the data paths between the individual devices are
reconfigured if the ring is interrupted at one point. Following reconfiguration of the topology,
the devices can once again be reached in the resulting new topology.
In the redundancy manager, the 2 ring ports are disconnected from each other if the network
is uninterrupted. This prevents circulating data frames. In terms of data transmission, the ring
topology is a linear bus topology. The redundancy manager monitors the ring topology. It
does this by sending test frames both from ring port 1 and ring port 2. The test frames run
round the ring in both directions until they arrive at the other ring port of the redundancy
manager.
An interruption of the ring can be caused by loss of the connection between two devices or
by failure of a device in the ring.
If the test frames of the redundancy manager no longer arrive at the other ring port, the
redundancy manager connects its two ring ports. This substitute path once again restores a
functioning connection between all remaining devices in the form of a linear bus topology.
The time between the ring interruption and restoration of a functional linear topology is
known as the reconfiguration time.
As soon as the interruption is eliminated, the original transmission paths are established
again, the two ring ports of the redundancy manager are disconnected and the redundancy
clients informed of the change. The redundancy clients then use the new paths to the other
devices.
If the redundancy manager fails, the ring becomes a functional linear bus.
Media redundancy methods
The following media redundancy methods are supported by SIMATIC NET products for ring
topologies:
● HSR (High Speed Redundancy)
Reconfiguration time: 0.3 seconds
● MRP (Media Redundancy Protocol)
Reconfiguration time: 0.2 seconds
Automatic configuration of the ring
The mechanisms of these methods are similar. With both methods, up to 50 devices can
participate in the ring. HSR and MRP cannot be used in the ring at the same time.
If you configure your plant using STEP 7, you can only select MRP as the media redundancy
method.
If you configure your devices with Web Based Management, CLI or SNMP, you can choose
either HSR or MRP.
Media redundancy with IRT
For ring topologies in which MRP is activated, the "MRPD" function is activated automatically
for IRT devices capable of IRT, if this is supported by the device.
● MRPD (Media Redundancy with Path Duplication)
For use only with SCALANCE X-200IRT
This procedure allows redundancy with IRT. You will find details in the section MRPD
(Page 27).
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2.4 MRP
2.4 MRP
The "MRP" method conforms to the Media Redundancy Protocol (MRP) specified in the
standard IEC 62439-2 Edition 1.0 2010-02.
The reconfiguration time after an interruption of the ring is a maximum of 0.2 seconds.
Requirements
The following requirements must be met for problem-free operation with the MRP media
redundancy protocol:
● MRP is supported in ring topologies with up to 50 devices. Exceeding this number of
devices can lead to a loss of data traffic.
● The ring in which you want to use MRP may only consist of devices that support this
function. This applies, for example, to the following devices:
– Industrial Ethernet switches
SCALANCE X-200 as of firmware version V4.0
SCALANCE X-200 IRT as of firmware version V4.0
SCALANCE X-300 as of firmware version V3.0
SCALANCE X-400 as of firmware version V3.0
– Communications processors
CP 443-1 Advanced (6GK7 443-1GX20-0XE0) as of firmware version V2.0
CP 343-1 Advanced (6GK7 343-1GX30-0XE0) as of firmware version V1.0
CP 1616 (6GK1 161-6AA00) as of firmware version V2.2
CP 1604 (6GK1 160-4AA00) as of firmware version V2.2
– Non-Siemens devices that support this functionality.
Further Siemens devices are planned that will support MRP.
● All devices must be interconnected via their ring ports.
● If you configure in STEP 7, MRP must be enabled on all devices in the ring (see "MRP
configuration in PROFINET IO").
● If you configure with Web Based Management, CLI or SNMP, set all the devices in the
ring to "MRP Client" or "Automatic Redundancy Detection". At least one device in the ring
must have the setting "Automatic Redundancy Detection".
In their basic status, the "Automatic Redundancy Detection" mode is set on IE switches
as default.
● The connection settings (transmission medium / duplex) must be set to full duplex and at
least 100 Mbps for all ring ports. Otherwise there may be a loss of data traffic.
– To do this, set all the ports involved in the ring to "Automatic settings" in the "Options"
tab of the properties dialog during STEP 7 configuration.
– If you configure with Web Based Management, the ring ports are set automatically to
The following schematic shows a possible topology for devices in a ring with MRP.
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The following rules apply to a ring topology with media redundancy using MRP:
● All the devices connected within the ring topology are members of the same redundancy
domain.
● One device in the ring is acting as redundancy manager.
● All other devices in the ring are redundancy clients.
Non MRP-compliant devices can be connected to the ring via a SCALANCE X switch or via
a PC with a CP 1616.
Note
SCALANCE
X-300 - modular devices (M)
Remember that in the modular switches the ring ports are located on MM900 media
modules.
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2.5 MRPD
2.5 MRPD
The redundancy procedure MRPD (Media Redundancy with Path Duplication)
The MRPD procedure is specified in IEC 61158 Parts 5 and 6 type 10 "PROFINET". It allows
redundancy for PROFINET IRT.
In MRPD, the cyclic IRT frames are duplicated and sent to the recipient via different paths.
The two redundant paths are planned in STEP 7. Two different paths are then available if the
entire network or part of it has a ring topology.
Requirements
● All devices involved must support IRT.
● All devices involved must support MRPD.
Among the Industrial Ethernet switches, this means the following devices:
– SCALANCE X-200IRT as of firmware version 5.0
● STEP 7 as of version V5.5 SP1
Project engineering
MRPD can only configured in STEP 7 and there are no alternative configuration options.
To prevent loops forming and to ensure redundancy for other types of communication, MRP
is always required for MRPD. If you activate MRP in STEP 7, products capable of IRT and
MRPD use MRPD automatically.
The "High Performance" version of IRT must be used and the topology of the network must
be configured.
The "HSR" method allows a reconfiguration time of 0.3 seconds following an interruption in
the ring.
Requirements
The following requirements must be met for problem-free operation with the HSR media
redundancy method:
● HSR is supported in ring topologies with up to 50 devices. Exceeding this number of
devices can lead to a loss of data traffic.
● The ring in which you want to use HSR may only consist of devices that support this
function. This applies, for example, to the following devices: X-400 IE switches, X-300
IE switches, X-200 IE switches and OSM / ESM.
● All devices must be interconnected via their ring ports.
● A device in the ring must be configured as redundancy manager by selecting the "HSR
Manager" setting. You can do this with the button on the front of the device, Web Based
Management, CLI or SNMP.
● On all other devices in the ring, either the "HSR Client" or "Automatic Redundancy
Detection" mode must be activated.
You can do this with Web Based Management, CLI or SNMP.
● In the basic status, the "HSR Client" or "Automatic Redundancy Detection" mode is set as
default.
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2.7 Redundant coupling of network segments
2.7 Redundant coupling of network segments
Coupling option
The coupling of two network segments shown here as an example is possible with X200IRT, X-300 and X-400 IE switches. This requires the standby function of these devices
that can be set via the WEB interface or CLI.
If the standby function is enabled, this is signaled on X-200 IE switches by the RM-LED.
The SCALANCE X-200IRT can be operated either as an RM or in standby mode.
Figure 2-10 Redundant coupling of SCALANCE X-200 rings with 2 SCALANCE X-200 IRT devices