Siemens CP 5623 User manual

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SIMATIC NET
PG/PC - PROFIBUS
CP 5623/CP 5624
Operating Instructions
09/2013
C79000
-G8976-C281-03
Preface
Description of the device
1
Software installation
2
Hardware installation
3
Configuration
4
Technical specifications
5
Approvals
A

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Order number: C79000-G8976-C281
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09/2013 Technical data subject to change
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Preface
What the consignment contains
The following components are supplied with the CP 5623 / CP 5624:
●Communications processor CP 5623 or communications processor CP 5624
●SIMATIC NET DVD including
–SIMATIC NET PC software
–Manual Collection
●Certificate of license
Please check that the consignment you have received is complete. If it is not complete,
please contact your supplier or your local Siemens office.
Validity of this documentation
These operating instructions are valid for the following products:
●CP 5623
order number: 6GK 1562-3AA00
●CP 5624
order number: 6GK1 562-4AA00
Content of this documentation
These operating instructions contain information about the installation and configuration of
the CP 5623 and CP 5624 communications processors.
Updated operating instructions on the Internet
You will find the current version of these operating instructions on the Product Support pages
under the following entry ID:
38549256 (http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/38549256)
Further documentation
The documents listed below contain more detailed information on commissioning and using
the communications processor. You will find this documentation on the Product Support
pages on the Internet under the following entry link:
Support (http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en)
Enter the entry ID shown below of the relevant manual as the search item.

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Configuration manual Commissioning PC Stations
This provides you with detailed information on commissioning and configuring SIMATIC
NET PC communications modules.
Entry ID:
13542666 (http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/13542666)
●
System manual SIMATIC NET Industrial Communication with PG/PC
–
Volume 1– Basics
Entry ID:
42783968 (http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/42783968)
–
Volume 2– Interfaces
Entry ID:
42783660 (http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/42783660)
The system manuals introduce the topic of industrial communication and explain the
communications protocols used. There is also a description of the OPC interface as
user programming interface.
●
Installation manual SIMATIC NET PC Software
This document contains detailed information on installing the SIMATIC NET
PC software.
Entry ID:
42784913 (http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/42784913)
●
System manual PROFIBUS Network Manual
In this document you will find detailed information about setting up a PROFIBUS network.
Entry ID:
35222591 (http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/35222591)
SIMATIC NET documentation
You will find the entire SIMATIC NET documentation on the pages of Product Support:
10805878 (http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/10805878)
Go to the required product group and make the following settings:
→Entry list →Entry type "Manuals / Operating Instructions"
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en)
Apart from news, you will also find the following information there:

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●Product information, Product Support, Applications & Tools
●Technical Forum
●Technical Support - Ask the Siemens experts
●Our service offer:
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SIMATIC NET glossary
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NET glossary.
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●SIMATIC NET Manual Collection
The DVD ships with certain SIMATIC NET products.
●On the Internet under the following entry ID:
50305045 (http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/50305045)

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Table of contents
Preface ................................................................................................................................................... 3
1 Description of the device ......................................................................................................................... 9
1.1 Properties of the CP 5623..............................................................................................................9
1.2 Properties of the CP 5624............................................................................................................10
1.3 PROFIBUS interface....................................................................................................................11
1.4 Meaning of the LED display .........................................................................................................13
2 Software installation.............................................................................................................................. 15
2.1 Installing the SIMATIC NET PC software ....................................................................................15
2.2 Uninstalling the SIMATIC NET PC software................................................................................15
2.3 Alternative software packets ........................................................................................................16
3 Hardware installation............................................................................................................................. 17
3.1 Safety notices...............................................................................................................................17
3.2 Installing hardware.......................................................................................................................18
3.3 Hardware compatibility.................................................................................................................18
4 Configuration ........................................................................................................................................ 21
5 Technical specifications ........................................................................................................................ 23
A Approvals.............................................................................................................................................. 25
Index..................................................................................................................................................... 27

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Description of the device
1
1.1
Properties of the CP 5623
Properties
The CP 5623 is a communications processor for connecting PCs (personal computers) or
PGs (programming devices) to PROFIBUS and MPI networks. The essential properties are
as follows:
●Transmission speeds up to 12 Mbps.
●Floating RS-485 connector.
●Linking of up to 32 devices (PC, PG, SIMATIC S7 or ET 200) to form a network segment.
–By linking several segments with repeaters, up to 124 nodes can be connected.
●The additional interface signals for a direct link to a PLC (Programmable Logic Controller)
are supported up to 187.5 Kbps.
●Installation in PGs and PCs with a PCI Express slot. The following is supported:
–PCI Express x1
–Can also be operated in x4, x8 and x16 slots
–Plug and play
●Optimized for fast DP master operation (DP Base) with up to 124 DP slaves with full data
consistency.
●Relief of the PC/PG with event mechanisms.
–Automatic detection of data changes.
●Fast logic support regardless of the user program.
–Automatic linking of input and output data can be set by the user program.
●Measurement of own operating temperature with temperature sensor.
●Display of the total operating hours with operating hours counter.

Description of the device
1.2 Properties of the CP 5624
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Appearance
The following graphic shows the CP 5623 communications processor:
1
LEDs
2
PROFIBUS interface PB1 (master or slave)
1.2
Properties of the CP 5624
Properties
The CP 5624 is a communications processor for connecting PCs (personal computers) or
PGs (programming devices) to PROFIBUS and MPI networks. In addition to the properties of
the CP 5623, the CP 5624 also has the following features:
●Additional PROFIBUS connection as DP slave to a second DP network.
●DP master and DP slave can be operated at the same time.
●Program-controlled data transfer between master and slave module for setting up
hierarchical PROFIBUS networks.

Description of the device
1.3 PROFIBUS interface
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Appearance
The following graphic shows the CP 5624 communications processor:
1
LEDs
2
PROFIBUS interface PB1 (master only)
3
PROFIBUS interface PB2 (slave only)
1.3
PROFIBUS interface
Note
Connector with 180° cable outlet
Use the bus connector with a 180°
cable outlet if you want to use the lower PROFIBUS
connector (PB2, slave only) or both PROFIBUS connectors at the same time. You can obtain
these connectors, for example, under the following order numbers:
•
6GK1 500-0FC10
•
6GK1 500-0EA02

Description of the device
1.3 PROFIBUS interface
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PROFIBUS network
The physical link between the PROFIBUS interface and the PROFIBUS network is via a
floating RS-485 interface that is part of the module. Depending on the network configuration,
data rates of 9.6 Kbps up to a maximum of 12 Mbps are possible in the PROFIBUS network.
Note
You will find information about the structure of a PROFIBUS net
work in the system manual
"PROFIBUS Network Manual". The document is part of the Manual Collection. You will also
find this on the Product Support pages under the following entry ID:
35222591 (
http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/35222591)
PIN assignment
The D-sub female connector has the following pin assignment:
PIN
Short name
Meaning
Input/output
1
NC
Socket pin 1 is not connected.
-
2 NC (M24) Socket pin 2 is not connected. With other MPI/DP components,
the return line of the floating 24 V power supply may be via this
pin.
-
3
LTG_B
Signal line B of the PROFIBUS connector.
Input/output
4 RTSAS RTSAS, input signal for direct MPI link. The control signal is "1"
active when the automation system connected over a special
MPI cable is sending.
Input
5 M5EXT M5EXT return line (GND) of the 5 V power supply. The current
load of an external consumer connected between P5EXT and
M5EXT must not exceed a maximum of 90 mA.
Output
6 P5EXT P5EXT supply (+5 V) of the 5 V power supply. The current load
of an external consumer connected between P5EXT and
M5EXT must not exceed a maximum of 90 mA (short-circuit
proof).
Output
7 NC (P24V) Socket pin 7 is not connected. With other MPI/DP components,
the P24V supply of the floating 24 V power supply may be via
this pin.
-
8
LTG_A
Signal line A of the PROFIBUS connector.
Input/output
9 RTS RTS output signal of the CP module. The control signal is "1"
active when the device (PG or PC) is sending.
Output
Shield The shield is connected to components of the connector
housing.

Description of the device
1.4 Meaning of the LED display
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1.4
Meaning of the LED display
LED display
The meaning of the LED display is as follows:
Green and yellow LED
Meaning
Green on:
Shows the token rotation, in other words, normal operation.
Green off: Incorrect bus parameters, defective bus or CP not in
operation.
Green flashes at one second
intervals:
Bad database.
Green flashes fast, yellow is off:
Module not started; normal status following reset.
Green and yellow flashing
alternately:
When using more than one module in a PG/PC:
Identification of the module by a diagnostics tool.
Green and yellow flashing
synchronized:
Exception status; error in firmware.
One of the two LEDs is on, the
second flashes quickly:
Error initializing the module.
Applies only to
DP slave operation
with the CP 5624
Yellow on:
Shows polling by the higher-level DP master.
Yellow off: DP slave connector is not addressed.

Description of the device
1.4 Meaning of the LED display
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Software installation
2
2.1
Installing the SIMATIC NET PC software
SIMATIC NET PC software
The SIMATIC NET PC software is one of several software packages with which you can
operate the CP in your PG/PC. You will find information on alternatives in the section
"Alternative software packets (Page 16)".
To configure the CP, you require additional configuration software. You will find information
on the configuration software in the section "Configuration (Page 21)".
Condition
The plug and play function is activated in the BIOS of your PG/PC.
Prior to hardware installation
Install the software as described in the installation manual "SIMATIC NET PC Software".
You will find this installation manual on the Product Support pages under the entry ID:
61630923 (http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/61630923)
You should also note the current information on the SIMATIC NET PC software on the
Product Support pages:
Support (http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/10805995/133400)
After the hardware installation
After installing the CP, your PG/PC automatically searches for a suitable driver.
1. Follow the instructions of the Hardware Wizard of Windows.
2. Do not activate the search for drivers on the Internet.
2.2
Uninstalling the SIMATIC NET PC software
Condition
The SIMATIC NET PC software is installed on the PG/PC.

Software installation
2.3 Alternative software packets
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Procedure
Note
The procedure recommended here deletes the entire SIMATIC NET PC software on the
PG/PC not only the driver for the communications processor.
Uninstall the entire software package as described and recommended in the installation
manual "SIMATIC NET PC Software".
You will find the installation manual on the SIMATIC NET DVD or on the Product Support
pages under the following entry ID:
61630923 (http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/61630923)
2.3
Alternative software packets
Alternatives to SIMATIC NET PC software
To operate the CP, alternative software packages such as STEP 7 V5.5 or STEP 7
Professional (TIA Portal) are available. You will find current information on this on the
Product Support pages under the following entry ID:
47071380 (http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/47071380)

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Hardware installation
3
3.1
Safety notices
WARNING
Electric shock possible - work only when the power supply is off
Opening the PG/PC and plugging or pulling the communications processor is permitted
only when the power is off.
Turn off your PG/PC and pull the power cable connector before you start the hardware
installation.
NOTICE
Note the EC directives
Components can be damaged or destroyed by electrostatic discharge. When installing,
keep to the rules for electrostatically sensitive devices (ESD).
•Pick up components and modules only by their edges. Do not touch the pins or
conductors.
•Before opening the PG/PC, make sure that you discharge any electrostatic charge from
your body. You can do this by touching metal parts on the back panel of the PG/PC
pulling the power plug.
•Make sure that you also discharge any electrostatic charge from tools you intend to use
for the work on the PG/PC.
•Do not operate the PG/PC with the housing open.
NOTICE
Firm mounting
The CP must sit firmly and uniformly in the slot. Check that the module sits firmly in the slot
as described in the manual accompanying your PG/PC.
Note
Oblique installation position is permitted
Some PG/PC designs require oblique installation of the CP. This is permitted.

Hardware installation
3.2 Installing hardware
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3.2
Installing hardware
Permitted number of communications processors in the PG/PC
The driver software supports a maximum of 4 CPs per PG/PC.
Procedure
Note
First install the software
First install the software before you insert the CP in the slot.
Activated plug and play function
The plug and play function must be activated in the BIOS of your PG/PC.
Follow the steps outlined below when inserting the CP:
1. Turn off your PG/PC and pull the power cable connector.
2. Open the computer housing as described in the manual accompanying your PG/PC.
3. Remove the cover from a free PCI Express slot.
4. Remove the CP from its packaging.
5. Insert the CP in the PCI Express slot and secure it.
Make sure that the CP is correctly inserted and secured.
6. Close the computer housing as described in the manual accompanying your PG/PC.
7. Insert the power plug into the socket again and turn your PG/PC on.
The plug and play function of Windows automatically searches for a driver.
8. Follow the instructions of the Hardware Wizard of Windows.
Do
not activate the search for drivers on the Internet.
3.3
Hardware compatibility
Compatibility with predecessor versions
The CP 5623 can replace the following predecessor versions:
●CP 5613 A3
●CP 5613 A2
●CP 5613

Hardware installation
3.3 Hardware compatibility
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The CP 5624 can replace the following predecessor versions:
●CP 5613 A3 and CP 5614 A3
●CP 5613 A2 and CP 5614 A2
●CP 5613 and CP 5614
Note
PCI Express
Please note: The CPs of the 5613 / 5614 series are PCI cards. The CP 5623 and CP 5624
communications processors are PCI Express cards. This means that you can only replace
previous versions with a CP 5623 / CP 5624 if there is a free PCI Express slot avail
able in
the PG/PC.
Note
No configuration changes necessary
You can adopt the configuration of the previous CP. To do this, you simply need to reload
the configuration.
Procedure for replacement
When replacing a module, follow the steps described in the section "Hardware installation
(Page 17)".

Hardware installation
3.3 Hardware compatibility
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