Siemens CP 1612 A2 User manual

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SIMATIC NET
PG/PC - Industrial Ethernet
CP 1612 A2
Operating Instructions
08/2016
C79000
-G8976-C302-02
Preface
1
Description of the device
2
Software installation
3
Hardware installation
4
Configuration
5
Technical specifications
6
Approvals
A

Siemens AG
Division Process Industries and Drives
Postfa
ch 48 48
90026 NÜRNBERG
GERMANY
Document order number: C79000-G8976-C302
Ⓟ
09/2016 Subject to change
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Table of contents
1 Preface ................................................................................................................................................... 5
2 Description of the device......................................................................................................................... 9
3 Software installation.............................................................................................................................. 11
3.1 Installing the driver..................................................................................................................11
3.2 Uninstalling the driver .............................................................................................................11
3.3 Installing the "SIMATIC NET PC Software" ............................................................................11
3.4 Uninstalling the "SIMATIC NET PC Software"........................................................................12
4 Hardware installation............................................................................................................................. 13
4.1 Installing and connecting up ...................................................................................................13
5 Configuration ........................................................................................................................................ 15
6 Technical specifications ........................................................................................................................ 17
A Approvals.............................................................................................................................................. 19

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Preface
1
Validity of this documentation
These operating instructions are valid for the following product:
●CP 1612 A2
Article number: 6GK1161-2AA01
Content of this documentation
These operating instructions contain information about the installation and configuration of
the CP 1612 A2 communications processor.
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:
62611945 (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/62611945)
Further documentation
The documents listed below contain more detailed information on commissioning and using
the communications processor.
Enter the entry ID shown below of the relevant manual as the search item.
●
Configuration manual Commissioning PC Stations
This provides you with detailed information on commissioning and configuring SIMATIC
NET PC communications modules.
Entry ID:
109488960 (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/109488960)
●
SIMATIC NET - Industrial Communication with PG/PC
–
Volume 1 – Basics (system manual)
Entry ID:
77376110 (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/77376110)
–
Volume 2 – Interfaces (programming manual)
Entry ID:
77378184 (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/77378184)
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.

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Installation manual SIMATIC NET PC Software
This document contains detailed information on installing the "SIMATIC NET
PC Software".
Entry ID:
77377602 (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/77377602)
●
System manual Industrial Ethernet Network Manual
In this document you will find detailed information about setting up an Industrial Ethernet
network.
Entry ID:
27069465 (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/27069465)
SIMATIC NET documentation
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15247 (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/ps/15247)
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Support (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/ps)
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SIMATIC NET, HARDNET, SOFTNET, CP 1612, CP 1613, CP 5612, CP 5613, CP 5614,
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SIMATIC NET glossary
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Description of the device
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Product features
The CP 1612 A2 is a PCI module for connecting PGs/PCs to Industrial Ethernet. The
essential properties are as follows:
●RJ-45 connector for Industrial Ethernet for connecting a twisted-pair cable
●Data rates 10/100/1000 Mbps (half/full duplex) are supported
●Autosensing and autonegotiation
Hardware requirement
The CP 1612 A2 requires a PCI slot to operate.
LED display
To indicate module activity, the CP 1612 A2 has four LEDs on its front panel. The
assignment is as follows:
A
1000 Mbps
B
10 Mbps
C
100 Mbps
D
FDX (full duplex)

Description of the device
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Software installation
3
3.1
Installing the driver
Installation
After the PC has booted, the Windows plug-and-play mechanism searches for a driver for
the communications processor. The driver can be found on the "SIMATIC NET PC Software"
DVD. It is, however, recommended that you install the entire SIMATIC NET PC software
3.2
Uninstalling the driver
Uninstalling after using the communications processor with SIMATIC NET PC software
The driver is uninstalled automatically when you uninstall the "SIMATIC NET, PC Software"
DVD or STEP 7.
Note
The procedure recommended here uninstalls the entire "SIMATIC NET PC Software" on the
PC not only the driver for the communications processor.
Note
Further information on uninstalling
When uninstalling STEP 7, note the following instructions
(
https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/189025)
3.3
Installing the "SIMATIC NET PC Software"
"SIMATIC NET PC Software"
The "SIMATIC NET PC Software" is the software package with which you can operate the
communications processor in your PG/PC.
To configure the communications processor, you require additional configuration software.
You will find information on the configuration software in the section "Configuration
(Page 15)".

Software installation
3.4 Uninstalling the "SIMATIC NET PC Software"
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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 following entry
ID:
77377602 (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/77377602)
You should also note the current information on the "SIMATIC NET PCSoftware" on the
Product Support pages in:
(https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/ps/15362/pm)
After the hardware installation
After installing the communications processor, 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.
3.4
Uninstalling the "SIMATIC NET PC Software"
Condition
The "SIMATIC NET PC Software" is installed on the PG/PC.
Procedure
Note
The recommended procedure removes 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 PC Software" DVD or on the
Product Support pages under the following entry ID:
77377602 (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/77377602)

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Hardware installation
4
4.1
Installing and connecting up
Number of permitted communications processors
Note
A maximum of 1 configured CP 1612 A2 is permitted in one PG/PC.
Exception: With SOFTNET
-IE S7 REDCONNECT a maximum of two CP 1612 A2s can be
configured in a PG/PC.
Notes on passive network components
You will find important notes on the use of passive network components in the document
"System manual IE/PN passive network components
(https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/84922825)".
Procedure
To install and connect up the communications processor follow the steps outlined below:
Note
When handling the module, make sure that you do not touch the connectors or the electronic
components.
1. Turn off your computer and pull out the power cable connector from the socket.
2. Open the housing of the computer as described in the manual for your PG/PC and
remove the cover of a free PCI slot in your computer.
3. Remove the communications processor from its packaging.
4. Insert the communications processor in the PCI slot.
Make sure that the communications processor is inserted and secured correctly.
5. Close the computer housing as described in the manual accompanying your PG/PC
6. Insert the connecting cable (TP) in the socket on the front panel of the communications
processor.
7. Plug the power supply connector into the socket again and turn on your computer.

Hardware installation
4.1 Installing and connecting up
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Configuration
5
Configuring
To be able to configure the communications processor, the following engineering or
configuration tools are available:
●STEP 7 V5.5
●STEP 7 Professional (TIA Portal)
●Communication Settings (COML S7)
The steps involved are described in the "Commissioning PC Stations" manual or in the
relevant online helps.

Configuration
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Technical specifications
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CP 1612 A2
The following technical specifications apply to the CP 1612 A2 communications processor:
Data transfer
Transmission speed
10/100 /1000 Mbps
Interfaces
Connection to 10BaseT/100BaseTX/1000BaseT
RJ-45 connector
Connection to PC/PG
PCI slot (3.3 V/5 V, 32 bits)
Voltage
Power supply
+5 V, +/-5 %; +12 V
Current consumption
at +5 V
maximum 450 mA
at +12 V
maximum 500 mA
Permitted environmental conditions
Operating temperature
0 ℃to +40 ℃
Transportation/storage temperature
-25 ℃to +55 ℃
Construction
Module format
PCB, short PCI format
Dimensions (H x D)
107 x 125 mm
Weight
60 g
Space required
PCI slot, short

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Approvals
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Note
The specified approvals apply only when the corresponding mark is printed on the
communications processor.
Electromagnetic compatibility - EMC directive
The communications processor meets the requirements of the EC Directive:2004/108/EEC
(EMC directive).
The communications processor is designed for use in the following areas:
Area of application
Requirements
Emission
Immunity
Residential areas, business and commercial opera-
tions, and small businesses
EN 61000-6-3 EN 61000-6-1
Industrial environment
EN 61000-6-4
EN 61000-6-2
Declaration of conformity
You will find the declaration of conformity for this communications processor on the Product
Support pages under the following entry ID:
58826997 (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/58826997)
C-TICK approval
The communications processor meets the requirements of the Australian AS/NZS 3548
standard according to EN 61000-6-3.
CSA approval
The communications processor has an approval in accordance with the Canadian CAN/CSA
C22.2 No. 60950-1 standard.
ICES conformity
The communications processor meets the requirements of the Canadian standard ICES-003.
It is rated as a digital device of Class B ("Class B digital apparatus").

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FCC approval
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
●Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
●Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
●Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver
is connected.
●Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Siemens AG is not responsible for any radio television interference caused by unauthorized
modifications of this equipment or the substitution or attachment of connecting cables and
equipment other than those specified by Siemens AG. The correction of interference caused
by such unauthorized modification, substitution or attachment will be the responsibility of the
user. The use of shielded I/O cables is required when connecting this equipment to any and
all optional peripheral or host devices. Failure to do so may violate FCC and ICES rules.
UL approval
The communications processor has an approval in accordance with the US standard
UL 60950-1.
Marking for the customs union
EAC (Eurasian Conformity)
Customs union of Russia, Belarus and Kazakhstan
Declaration of the conformity according to the technical regulations of the customs union
(TR CU)