Siemens Simatic S7-1500 User manual

SIMATIC
S7-1500/ET 200MP
Technology Module TM NPU
Equipment Manual
09/2020
A5E46384784
-AA
Introduction
1
Security information
2
Product overview
3
Wiring
4
Configuration / address
space
5
Programming
6
Diagnostics
7
Technical specifications
8
Parameter data record 128
A
Dimension drawing
B
Interlock of the TM NPU
C

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Table of contents
1 Introduction........................................................................................................................................... 4
1.1 Open Source Software ......................................................................................................... 4
2 Security information.............................................................................................................................. 5
2.1 Security information ............................................................................................................ 5
3 Product overview................................................................................................................................... 6
3.1 S7-1500 / ET 200MP Documentation Guide .......................................................................... 6
3.2 Properties............................................................................................................................ 8
3.3 Operator controls and display elements.............................................................................. 10
3.4 Functions .......................................................................................................................... 11
4 Wiring .................................................................................................................................................. 13
4.1 Terminal assignment ......................................................................................................... 13
4.2 Block diagram.................................................................................................................... 16
5 Configuration / address space ............................................................................................................. 17
5.1 Configuration of the TM NPU ............................................................................................. 17
5.2 Address space and address assignment .............................................................................. 18
6 Programming....................................................................................................................................... 20
7 Diagnostics .......................................................................................................................................... 21
7.1 Status and error displays.................................................................................................... 21
7.2 Diagnostics alarms............................................................................................................. 23
8 Technical specifications....................................................................................................................... 25
A Parameter data record 128 .................................................................................................................. 28
B Dimension drawing ............................................................................................................................. 30
C Interlock of the TM NPU....................................................................................................................... 32

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Introduction
1
Purpose of the documentation
This manual supplements the system manual S7-1500, ET 200MP automation system
(https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/59191792). Functions that generally
relate to the system are described in this manual.
The information provided in this manual and in the system/function manuals support you in
commissioning the system.
Conventions
Please also observe notes marked as follows:
Note
A note contains important information on the product, on the handling of the product and on
the section of the documentation to which particular attention should be paid.
1.1 Open Source Software
Open-source software is used in the firmware of the module. Open Source Software is
provided free of charge. We are liable for the product described, including the open-source
software contained in it, pursuant to the conditions applicable to the product. Siemens
accepts no liability for the use of the open source software over and above the intended
program sequence, or for any faults caused by modifications to the software.
For legal reasons, we are obliged to publish the original text of the license conditions and
copyright notices. Please read the information relating to this on the Internet
(https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/109765637).

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Security information
2
2.1 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).
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 customers' exposure to
cyber threats.
To stay informed about product updates, subscribe to the Siemens Industrial Security RSS
Feed visit (https://www.siemens.com/industrialsecurity).

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Product overview
3
3.1 S7-1500 / ET 200MP Documentation Guide
The documentation for the SIMATIC S7-1500 automation system and the SIMATIC ET 200MP
distributed I/O system is arranged into three areas.
This arrangement enables you to access the specific content you require.
Basic information
The System Manual and Getting Started describe in detail the configuration, installation,
wiring and commissioning of the SIMATIC S7-1500 and ET 200MP systems. The STEP 7 online
help supports you in the configuration and programming.
Device information
Product manuals contain a compact description of the module-specific information, such as
properties, wiring diagrams, characteristics and technical specifications.

Product overview
3.1 S7-1500 / ET 200MP Documentation Guide
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General information
The function manuals contain detailed descriptions on general topics regarding the SIMATIC
S7-1500 and ET 200MP systems, e.g. diagnostics, communication, motion control, Web
server, OPC UA.
You can download the documentation free of charge from the Internet
(https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/109742691).
Changes and supplements to the manuals are documented in a Product Information.
You can download the product information free of charge from the Internet
(https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/us/en/view/68052815).
Manual Collection S7-1500/ET 200MP
The Manual Collection contains the complete documentation on the SIMATIC S7-1500
automation system and the ET 200MP distributed I/O system gathered together in one file.
You can find the Manual Collection on the Internet
(https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/86140384).
SIMATIC S7-1500 comparison list for programming languages
The comparison list contains an overview of which instructions and functions you can use for
which controller families.
You can find the comparison list on the Internet
(https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/86630375).
"mySupport"
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Support.
In "mySupport", you can save filters, favorites and tags, request CAx data and compile your
personal library in the Documentation area. In addition, your data is already filled out in
support requests and you can get an overview of your current requests at any time.
You must register once to use the full functionality of "mySupport".
You can find "mySupport" on the Internet (https://support.industry.siemens.com/My/ww/en).
Application examples
The application examples support you with various tools and examples for solving your
automation tasks. Solutions are shown in interplay with multiple components in the system -
separated from the focus on individual products.
You will find the application examples on the Internet
(https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/ps/ae).

Product overview
3.2 Properties
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3.2 Properties
Article number
6ES7556-1AA00-0AB0
View of the module
Figure 3-1 View of the TM NPU technology module
Technical properties
•Processing of neural networks
•Processing of data from connected sensors
•Processing data from the user program
•Data exchange between CPU and TM NPU via process image
•USB 3.1 port, type A
•Gigabit Ethernet IO connection via RJ45 bus connector (metal)

Product overview
3.2 Properties
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SIMATIC memory cards
You download the application-specific files with the help of a SIMATIC memory card to the
TM NPU. The application-specific files include the files for the application and the neural
networks.
You can use the following SIMATIC memory card:
Article number
Capacity
6ES7954-8LPxx-0AA0
2 GB
Applicable sensors
Sensors can be connected via the integrated USB interface or the Ethernet interface of the TM
NPU.
The following cameras are released for TM NPU:
•USB camera from Intel, type RealSense D435
•Gigabit Ethernet Vision camera from Basler, type Basler ace (acA1300-60gc)
Accessories
The following accessories are supplied with the module and can also be ordered separately as
spare parts:
•Supply voltage connection plug
•U connector
•Universal front door
You can find additional information on accessories and the article numbers in the system
manual of the S7-1500, ET 200MP Automation System
(https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/59191792).

Product overview
3.3 Operator controls and display elements
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3.3 Operator controls and display elements
The following figure shows the operator control and display elements of the TM NPU
technology module.
①
RUN, ERROR and MAINTENANCE LEDs
②
Slot for the SIMATIC memory card
③
LINK: LED display for the Ethernet interface port
④
PWR: LED display for external 24 V DC supply voltage
⑤
USB 3.1 interface
⑥
Gigabit Ethernet interface
⑦
Connection for external 24 V DC supply voltage
Figure 3-2 Operator controls and display elements
The location of the interfaces and the pin assignment of the external power supply is
described in the section Terminal assignment (Page 13).

Product overview
3.4 Functions
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3.4 Functions
Ongoing automation requires more and more computing power and the use of technologies
with artificial intelligence (AI). The TM NPU technology module comes equipped with a
processor with AI capability; this processor enables fast and efficient processing of large
amounts of data over neural networks. The AI processor is particularly well suited for image
processing by means of so-called Convolutional Neural Networks (CNN).
Field of application
The TM NPU can be used in the S7-1500 automation system and in the ET 200MP distributed
I/O system; it enables scalable solutions from the field level over the control and edge level all
the way to the business management level and cloud.
Figure 3-3 Automation levels of the TM NPU

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Principle of operation
The TM NPU enables the evaluation of input data, such as video and process data, through
neural networks.
The data of connected sensors (e.g. cameras) as well as data from the CPU user program, is
processed at high speed in the TM NPU over neural networks. The TM NPU transmits the
processing result via the backplane bus to the CPU which then evaluates the data in the user
program.
A typical area of application is a visual quality check in production plants.
Advantages
•Less programming and engineering work
•Design of flexible and precise production processes

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Wiring
4
4.1 Terminal assignment
Introduction
The plug connectors for the following are located on the bottom of the TM NPU:
•Connection of external 24 V DC supply voltage (X80)
•Connection of USB 3.1 interface, type A (X60)
•Connection of Gigabit Ethernet interface, RJ 45 (X1P1)
①
USB 3.1 interface
②
Gigabit Ethernet interface
③
Connector for power supply
Figure 4-1 TM NPU interfaces - Bottom view

Wiring
4.1 Terminal assignment
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24 V DC supply voltage
The following table shows the signal names and the descriptions of the terminal assignment
for a 24 V DC supply voltage.
Table 4- 1 Terminal assignment 24 V DC supply voltage
View
Signal name
1
Description
1L+
24 V DC
2L+
24 V DC (for looping through)
2
1M
Ground
2M
Ground (for looping through)
2
1
1L+ and 2L+ as well as 1M and 2M are bridged internally
2Maximum 10 A permitted
The length of the connectable 24 V DC supply cable is limited to max. 30 m for EMC reasons.
USB 3.1 interface
The USB 3.1 interface is designed with a type A connection socket. The plug connector does
not have a strain relief. You should therefore use a cable tie for strain relief of the USB cable.
Use a 2.5 mm wide cable tie for strain relief.
The figure below shows the TM NPU with installed cable tie.
Figure 4-2 Strain relief for USB cable
Only connect sensors and cables to the USB interface in which the shield and ground signal
are galvanically isolated.
For sensors and cables whose shield and ground (PIN 4) are connected to each other, an
impermissible current flows over the cable shield in the event of a ground fault of the
24 V DC supply. The impermissible current flows over the shield spring of the module and the
grounded mounting rail.

Wiring
4.1 Terminal assignment
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When you use components in which the shield and ground signal are already connected to
each other, the power supply of the TM NPU should come from an electrically isolated 24 V
DC supply. Do not connect the ground of this 24 V DC supply to the functional earth (FE).
Note that the shield and the ground signal in the camera are connected to each other in the
recommended USB camera RealSense D435.
Ethernet interface
The Ethernet interface has been designed as an RJ 45 socket (X1 Port 1). The interface is
released for use as an input for Gigabit Ethernet Vision Cameras as of hardware function level
FS03 of the TM NPU.
We recommend the use of GigE Vision cameras of the type acA1300-60gc from Basler.
Reference
You can find additional information on connecting the technology module in the system
manual of the S7-1500, ET 200MP Automation System
(https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/59191792).

Wiring
4.2 Block diagram
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4.2 Block diagram
Block diagram
The following figure shows the block diagram of the TM NPU technology module.
①
Electronics
L+
24 VDC supply voltage
②
Backplane bus interface
M
Ground
③
Internal supply voltage
RN
LED RUN (green)
X50
Slot for memory card
ER
ERROR LED (red)
X80 24 VDC
Supply voltage connection
MT
MAINT LED (yellow)
IE X1 P1
Gigabit Ethernet interface
LINK
LINK LED (green)
USB 3.1 X60
USB interface
PWR
PWR LED (green)
Figure 4-3 Block diagram of the TM NPU technology module

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Configuration / address space
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5.1 Configuration of the TM NPU
The TM NPU can be configured with STEP 7 (TIA Portal) as of V16 with HSP 0333 and GSDML:
•Central deployment
–S7-1500 CPUs: as of V2.5
•Distributed deployment
–Interface Module IM 155-5 PN HF (6ES7 155-5AA00-0AC0): V3.0 or higher
–Interface Module IM 155-5 PN ST (6ES7 155-5AA01-0AB0): as of V4.1
Configuration of the TM NPU
You specify the properties of the module while configuring the module with STEP 7:
•Start address of the inputs
•Start address of the outputs
•Enable/disable load voltage diagnostics
•Enable/disable Gigabit Ethernet interface
•Enable/disable USB interface
Note
When configuring the TM NPU, note that either only the Gigabit Ethernet interface or the USB
interface can be enabled. Simultaneous activation of both interfaces is not possible and is
rejected by the module with a parameter assignment error.
You can find a configuration example of the TM NPU in the description of the application
example. You can obtain the application example from your SIEMENS representative.

Configuration / address space
5.2 Address space and address assignment
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5.2 Address space and address assignment
CPU and TM NPU exchange their data via the process image.
The TM NPU works with a process image of 256 bytes for inputs and 256 bytes for outputs.
Address space and address assignment
In the process image of the inputs and outputs, the first two bytes are always reserved for the
control and status information. All other addresses are used for communication and data
transfer with the running application (app).
The figures below show the address space assignment for the configuration with 256 bytes
for inputs and 256 bytes for outputs. You can freely assign the start addresses.
Address assignment in the process image input (PII)
Figure 5-1 Address assignment in PII
Address assignment in the process image output (PIQ)
Figure 5-2 Address assignment in PIQ