Siemens SIMATIC RF170C User manual

SIMATIC RF170C
SIMATIC Ident
RFID systems
SIMATIC RF170C
Operating Instructions
02/2022
J31069
-D0176-U001-A6-7618
Introduction
1
Description
2
Mounting
3
Connection
4
Parameter settings
5
Service and maintenance
6
Diagnostics and error
messages
7
Technical data
8
Dimension drawings
9
Appendix
A
Service & Support
B

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Table of contents
1 Introduction ........................................................................................................................................... 5
1.1 Security information ............................................................................................................ 7
2 Description............................................................................................................................................. 9
2.1 Area of application and features........................................................................................... 9
2.2 Design............................................................................................................................... 11
2.2.1 Configuration .................................................................................................................... 11
2.2.2 Components of the ET 200pro distributed IO device with RF170C....................................... 15
2.2.3 Maximum configuration .................................................................................................... 17
2.3 Galvanic isolation .............................................................................................................. 18
2.4 Integration ........................................................................................................................ 19
2.5 Planning data throughput .................................................................................................. 19
3 Mounting ............................................................................................................................................. 21
3.1 Installing the interface module........................................................................................... 21
3.2 Installing the RF170C communication module.................................................................... 23
3.3 Mounting the terminating module ..................................................................................... 24
3.4 Set the PROFIBUS address and the terminating resistor....................................................... 24
4 Connection........................................................................................................................................... 25
4.1 Connecting readers............................................................................................................ 26
4.2 Connect the RF170C with the connection module .............................................................. 27
5 Parameter settings .............................................................................................................................. 29
5.1 Hardware configuration ..................................................................................................... 29
5.2 Configuration via STEP 7 (Basic/Professional)...................................................................... 29
5.2.1 Parameter assignment with the device configuration ......................................................... 30
5.2.2 "Module parameters" parameter group............................................................................... 30
5.2.3 "Frame" parameter group................................................................................................... 32
5.3 Parameter setting by means of GSD/GSDML file .................................................................. 35
5.4 Overview of the Ident blocks.............................................................................................. 36
5.5 Parameters and commands of the Ident profile................................................................... 37
5.6 Parameters and commands of FB 45................................................................................... 39
6 Service and maintenance .................................................................................................................... 41
6.1 Degree of protection IP65, IP66 and IP67 ........................................................................... 41
6.2 Removing, inserting and replacing modules of the ET 200pro............................................. 41

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6.3 Removing and inserting the RF170C................................................................................... 42
6.4 Firmware update ............................................................................................................... 43
7 Diagnostics and error messages.......................................................................................................... 45
7.1 LED displays on the interface module................................................................................. 45
7.2 LED displays on the RF170C communication module .......................................................... 45
7.3 Identification and maintenance data (I&M data)................................................................. 47
7.4 Parameterization of the diagnostics ................................................................................... 48
7.5 Diagnostics of the RF170C communications module........................................................... 49
8 Technical data...................................................................................................................................... 51
9 Dimension drawings............................................................................................................................ 53
9.1 Interface module with connection module ......................................................................... 53
9.2 RF170C with connection module ....................................................................................... 53
A Appendix ............................................................................................................................................. 55
A.1 Connecting cables ............................................................................................................. 55
A.1.1 Routing of standard cables................................................................................................. 55
A.1.2 Custom assembled connecting cables ................................................................................ 58
A.2 Operation of optical handheld readers, access control readers or serial devices................... 59
A.2.1 Compatible Ident devices................................................................................................... 59
A.2.2 Connecting handheld readers / access control readers / serial devices ................................. 59
A.2.3 Hardware configuration..................................................................................................... 60
A.2.4 Functions and commands for optical handheld readers (≤ AS 2) ......................................... 62
A.2.5 Functions and commands for optical handheld readers (≥ AS 2) access control readers /
serial devices ..................................................................................................................... 65
A.2.6 Block-specific error messages............................................................................................. 67
A.3 Ordering data .................................................................................................................... 68
A.3.1 Article numbers RF170C..................................................................................................... 68
A.3.2 Article numbers accessories ET 200pro............................................................................... 69
A.3.3 Further article numbers ..................................................................................................... 69
A.4 Standards and certifications............................................................................................... 70
B Service & Support ................................................................................................................................ 71

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Introduction
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Purpose of these operating instructions
The information contained in these operating instructions enables you to start up and
operate the ET 200pro with the RF170C communication module:
•on the PROFIBUS DP as DP Slave
•on PROFINET as a PROFINET IO device
•as central I/O with an ET 200pro interface module
(IM 154-1 DP, IM 154-2 DP High Feature, IM 154-4 PN High Feature, IM 154-6 PN High
Feature, IM 154-8 CPU)
Basic knowledge required
These operating instructions assume general knowledge of automation engineering and
identification systems.
Scope of the manual
The operating instructions apply to the RF170C communications module with interface RS-
422/RS-232 (article number “6GT2002-0HD01”). If you are using the RF170C with article
number "6GT2002-0HD00” please use the operating instructions version 10/2009.
Position in the information landscape
•In addition to these operating instructions, you need:
–the operating instructions for the DP Master used
–or PROFINET IO controller
–or the operating instructions of the ET 200pro interface module used.
•For information on programming the communications module and for a full error
description, refer to the relevant manuals "FB 45 for MOBY U, MOBY D, RF200, RF300" and
"Ident profile and Ident blocks".
•You will find further instructions for installation and commissioning in the operating
instructions "ET 200pro Distributed I/O Device".
•Information on the connectable readers (e.g. SIMATIC RF1000) is provided in the manuals
for the relevant ident system.
You will find the current manuals on the pages of the "Siemens Industry Online Support
(https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/ps/14970/man)".

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Conventions
The following terms/abbreviations are used synonymously in this document:
Reader
Write/read device (SLG). optical handheld reader
Transponder, tag
Data carrier, mobile data storage, MDS
Communications module, CM
Interface module, IM
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SIMATIC ®, SIMATIC RF ®, MOBY ®, RF MANAGER ® and SIMATIC Sensors ® are registered
trademarks of Siemens AG.
Recycling and disposal
The products are low in harmful substances, can be recycled and meet the requirements of
the Directive 2012/19/EU for disposal of waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE).
Do not dispose of the products at public disposal sites.
For environmentally compliant recycling and disposal of your electronic waste, please contact
a company certified for the disposal of electronic waste or your Siemens representative.
Note the different country-specific regulations.

Introduction
1.1 Security information
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1.1 Security information
Siemens provides products and solutions with industrial security functions that support the
secure operation of plants, systems, machines and networks.
In order to protect plants, systems, machines and networks against cyber threats, it is
necessary to implement – and continuously maintain – a holistic, state-of-the-art industrial
security concept. Siemens’ products and solutions constitute one element of such a concept.
Customers are responsible for preventing unauthorized access to their plants, systems,
machines and networks. Such systems, machines and components should only be connected
to an enterprise network or the internet if and to the extent such a connection is necessary
and only when appropriate security measures (e.g. firewalls and/or network segmentation)
are in place.
For additional information on industrial security measures that may be implemented, please
visit
https://www.siemens.com/industrialsecurity (https://www.siemens.com/industrialsecurity).
Siemens’ products and solutions undergo continuous development to make them more
secure. Siemens strongly recommends that product updates are applied as soon as they are
available and that the latest product versions are used. Use of product versions that are no
longer supported, and failure to apply the latest updates may increase customer’s exposure to
cyber threats.
To stay informed about product updates, subscribe to the Siemens Industrial Security RSS
Feed under
https://www.siemens.com/industrialsecurity (https://www.siemens.com/industrialsecurity).
Note on firmware/software support
Siemens only provides bug and security fixes for the last released firmware/software version.
This means that Siemens only monitors the current firmware/software version for security
vulnerabilities.

Introduction
1.1 Security information
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Description
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2.1 Area of application and features
Area of application
The RF170C communication module is a SIMATIC S7 module. It can be plugged into the
ET 200pro distributed I/O station. The ET 200pro is operated via PROFIBUS DP V1 or
PROFINET IO. An S7-300/-400/-1200/-1500 can be used as the controller.
Via the interface module of the ET 200pro, the RF170C can communicate will all DP masters
that behave according to the standard IEC 61784-1:2002 Ed1 CP 3/1. The DP master must
support DP-V1 (acyclic services).
The RF170C can be used as a central I/O device in an ET 200pro with a suitable interface
module. Thanks to its degree of protection IP67, the RF170C can be installed and operated
direct at the process without any additional protective housing.
Figure 2-1 RF170C communication module
When operating the communications modules on a SIMATIC S7, convenient function blocks
are available to you.
The following RFID devices and optical readers can be operated with the RF170C:
•RF200 (normal addressing)
•RF300 (standard addressing)
•MOBY D
•MOBY U (normal addressing)
•MV400, MV500
•MV320

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•RF1070R (Freeport protocol)
•Any serial devices via RS232/RS422 (Freeport protocol)
Features
Operation of the RF170C requires an ET 200pro interface module (IM 154-1 DP, IM 154-2 DP
High Feature, IM 154-4 PN High Feature, IM 154-8 CPU).
Via the RF170C, the data on the transponders can be physically addressed (normal
addressing)
The following blocks are available to you in SIMATIC S7.
•FB 45 / FB 55 for normal addressing
•Ident profile/Ident blocks
The functions provide you with an interface that features numerous commands and is easy to
operate.
The hardware configuration of the RF170C is made using a hardware support package (HSP)
which must be integrated in the SIMATIC Manager or TIA Portal or using the GSD file.
Other features
•Up to nine RF170Cs can be operated at the same time in an ET 200 station.
•Any other I/O modules from the ET 200pro range can be operated in parallel with an
RF170C.
•Degree of protection IP67
•Integration into the plant with standard cables or user-assembled cables using via
–PROFIBUS: ECOFAST, M12, 7/8" or direct connection (PG threaded joint)
–PROFINET: M12, 7/8", push pull (RJ-45 or SCRJ FO)
•Firmware update of the RF170C
•Diagnostics data can be enabled/diabled
•Support for I&M functionality
I&M is a mechanism for reading out information via the module and saving system
information such as function, installation date, installation location, and comments.

Description
2.2 Design
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2.2 Design
2.2.1 Configuration
This chapter describes a sample configuration of an ET 200pro with RF170C.
Structure
The ET 200pro is installed on a rack and consists basically of the following:
•an interface module that transfers data to the DP master or IO controller,
•or a CPU,
•up to 9 RF170C modules,
•Connection modules for an interface module in various designs for
–Interface modules (PROFIBUS DP, PROFINET IO, power supply)
–Communications modules
This allows you create the setup precisely the meet your local requirements.
The simple handling of the ET 200pro ensures fast commissioning and easy maintenance.
Note
Configuring the ET 200pro
The maximum electrical setup can be checked with the TIA Selection Tool. We recommend
use of the tool because the maximum setup cannot be achieved with all reader
configurations.
You will find the tool on the Internet on the page
of the “Siemens homepage
(http://w3.siemens.com/mcms/topics/en/simatic/tia-selection-tool/Pages/tab.aspx)“.

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2.2 Design
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①
Module rack
②
Interface module with bus module
③
RF170C communications module (comprising electronic module and bus module)
④
Connection module
⑤
RF170C connection module
⑥
Connection module for interface module
Figure 2-2 ET 200pro with RF170C
As the interface module an IM 154-1 DP, IM 154-2 DP High Feature, IM 154-4 PN High
Feature, IM 154-6 PN High Feature or IM 154-8 CPU can be plugged in.

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2.2 Design
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Configuration
In the figures below, the ET 200pro with the CM IM DP Direct connection module represents
an example of the interface module.
Figure 2-3 Configuration example

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2.2 Design
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Figure 2-4 Maximum configuration of RF170C on an ET 200pro

Description
2.2 Design
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2.2.2 Components of the ET 200pro distributed IO device with RF170C
Components of the ET 200pro distributed I/O device with RF170C (extract)
The following table lists the most important components of the ET 200pro.
Table 2- 1 Components of ET 200pro
Component
Function
Figure
Module rack
The ET 200pro is mounted on the
rack.
The rack is available in several
versions with different lengths:
•Rack, narrow
Interface module
for PROFIBUS ,
PROFNET or CPU
functionality with
bus module and
terminating
module
The interface module connects the
ET 200pro to the DP master and
prepares the data for the
communications modules.
The unit is delivered with the
terminating module and the
interface module is already
mounted on the bus module.
The following interface modules
are available:
•PROFIBUS
–IM 154-1 DP
–IM 154-2 DP High Feature
•PROFINET
–IM 154-4 PN High Feature
–IM 154-6 PN High Feature
•CPU functionality
–
IM 154-8 CPU
Connection
modules for
interface modules
The connection modules are
mounted on the interface modules.
Depending on the interface module
you are using, different variants of
the connection module are
available.
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Component
Function
Figure
Communications
module RF170C
The unit is supplied with the
communications module mounted
on the bus module. The bus
module is the mechanical and
electrical connection element
between the various ET 200pro
modules.
RF170C
connection
module
The connection modules are
mounted on the communications
modules. They are used for
connecting readers.

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2.2.3 Maximum configuration
Mechanical maximum configuration
The maximum configuration of an ET 200pro is reached when one of the rules outlined
below applies:
Table 2- 2 Mechanical maximum configuration
Properties
Rule
Number of modules
Maximum 9 RF170Cs
Width of the ET 200pro
max. 1 meter mounting width (without rack)
Electrical maximum configuration
Electronics+/encoder supply 1L+
•Supplies power to the internal electronics of the modules and to readers connected
externally
•Electrically isolated from the backplane bus of the ET 200pro and PROFIBUS DP
Table 2- 3 Electrical maximum configuration
Properties
Rule
Electronics+ / encoder supply 1L+
max. 5 A per ET 200pro station
(must not be exceeded with connected readers)
Note
Configuring the ET 200pro
The maximum electrical setup can be checked with the TIA Selection Tool. We recommend
use of the tool because the maximum setup cannot be achieved with all
reader
configurations.
You will find the tool on the Internet on the page of the “Siemens homepage
(http://w3.siemens.com/mcms/topics/en/simatic/tia-selection-tool/Pages/tab.aspx)“.

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2.3 Galvanic isolation
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2.3 Galvanic isolation
Electrical isolation
ET 200pro with RF170C enables ungrounded setup of a system. The following circuit shows
the internal relationships of the reference potentials.
1) As of hardware version "02" (6GT2002-0HD01)
With hardware version "01" (6GT2002-0HD01) the resistance is 1 MΩ.
2: As of hardware version "2" (6GT2002-0HD01)
With hardware version "1" (6GT2002-0HD01) the capacitance is 1 22 nF.
Figure 2-5 Electrical isolation for RF170C (ground to shield)

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2.4 Integration
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2.4 Integration
Integration
The following figure shows how the ET200pro with RF170C is integrated in an automation
system.
Figure 2-6 Example of integration
The RF170C is integrated in the hardware configuration by using a Hardware Support
Package (HSP) or the GSD/GSDML file of the interface module. The RF170C can then be
configured using the device configuration of STEP 7 Basic/Professional (TIA Portal), Hardware
Config of the SIMATIC Manager or another engineering system. The HSP or the GSD/GSDML
file are available to you at the "Siemens Industry Online Support" website.
2.5 Planning data throughput
Using the measurement example on the SIOS page "Determining the transmission time
(https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/82255083)", you can already check
during the planning of a system whether the data throughput of the planned configuration
meets your expectations.

Description
2.5 Planning data throughput
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