echolink S7-compact
Plug&Play Ethernet Coupler for SIMATIC S7
Version: D-102013-01
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Table of Contents | 3
Table of Contents
1 Introduction .................................................................................................... 5
1.1 CD content ................................................................................................................................ 5
1.2 Compatibility ............................................................................................................................ 5
1.2.1 Supported Programming Softwa re ............................................................................................................................................ 5
1.2.2 Compatible Softing Products .................................................................................................................................................... 5
1.3 System Requirements .............................................................................................................. 5
1.4 Software Installation ................................................................................................................ 5
2 Configuration ................................................................................................. 7
3 PLC Programming with Step 7 via TCP/ IP ................................................. 12
3.1 Connecting with Softing VCOM S7 Compact ....................................................................... 12
3.2 Settings in SIMATIC Manager ................................................................................................ 13
4 OPC Access ................................................................................................. 15
4.1 RFC1006 .................................................................................................................................. 15
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Chapter 1
Introduction
Introduction | 5
1 Introduction
Echolink s7-compact is an Ethernet gateway for coupling MPI enabled S7 PLCs. It supports the
communication between the PLC and higher-level systems the same as PLC to PLC communication.
1.1 CD content
The included CD contains:
- Getting Started
- Configuration tool NetCon
- Step 7 driver VCOM S7-compact for Windows 32 Bit Systems
- Step 7 driver IBH-Net
1.2 Compatibility
1.2.1 Supported Programming Software
The programming software Step7 up to Version 5.5 is supported by the Step 7 driver VCOM S7-compact
for Windows 32 Bit Systems.
The programming software Step7 TIA Portal is supported by the Step 7 driver IBH-Net.
1.2.2 Compatible Softing Products
- echolink S7-compact functionality is compatible with NetLink PRO/ETH
- echolink S7-compact functionality is compatible with echocollect with PLC programming license
1.3 System Requirements
The echolink S7-compact requires for its function an appropriate power source with 18V bis 24 V output.
The power can be supplied to the device either directly over the Profibus Interface from the PLC or with
an external power source.
1.4 Software Installation
The setup utility installs the configuration tool NetCon and the Step 7 driver VCOM S7-compact in the
"../programme/softing" directory on your PC.
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