Siemens IE/PB LINK PN IO User manual

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SIMATIC NET
Industrial Ethernet / PROFIBUS
IE/PB LINK PN IO
Operating Instructions
11/2017
C79000
-G8976-C393-02
Preface
Application and properties
1
LEDs, connectors, buttons
2
Installation, connecting up,
commissioning
3
Configuration and operation
4
Diagnostics and
maintenance
5
Technical data
6
Approvals
7
Accessories
A
Documentation references
B

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Validity of this manual
This document contains information on the following product:
IE/PB LINK PN IO
Article Article number 6GK1 411-5AB10
Hardware product version 1
Firmware version V3.0
Link between Industrial Ethernet and PROFIBUS with PROFINET IO functionality
IE/PB LINK PN IO without bus adapter
IE/PB LINK PN IO with bus adapter
On the front of the housing, you will see the firmware version and the hardware product
version printed as a placeholder "X". If the printed text is, for example, " ", X is the
placeholder for hardware product version 1.

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Product names and abbreviations
●LINK
In this document, the name "LINK" is used in place of the full product name
"IE/PB LINK PN IO".
●STEP 7
The short form of the configuration tool is used for the following products:
–STEP 7 V5.x
–STEP 7 Professional
The short form "STEP 7" is used only when the product is self explanatory in the context.
●PST
Primary Setup Tool
As an alternative to STEP 7, you can use the PST to configure the address and
PROFINET parameters.
Purpose of the manual
This manual describes the properties of this module and supports you when installing and
commissioning it.
The required configuration steps are described as an overview and there are explanations of
the relationship between firmware functions and configuration.
You will also find information about the diagnostics options of the device.
Cross references
In this manual there are often cross references to other sections.
To be able to return to the initial page after jumping to a cross reference, some PDF readers
support the command <Alt>+<Left arrow>.
New in this release
●Editorial revision
●New LED description
●Changes in the operating behavior of the C-PLUG
Replaced edition
Edition 11/2016
Current manual release on the Internet
You will also find the current version of this manual on the following Internet page of
Siemens Industry Online Support:

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Link: (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/ps/15406/man)
Requirements for use of the module
You will find the requirements for using the module in the section Requirements for use
(Page 19).
Innovations and compatibility with the previous version (6GK1 411-5AB00)
You will find the functions of the module in the section Communication services and other
properties (Page 15).
Note
Make sure that you read the information relating to enhanced functions and restrictions in the
section
Replacing a module (Page 73).
Required experience
To install, commission and operate the LINK, you require experience in the following areas:
●Automation engineering
●STEP 7 V5.x / STEP 7 Professional
Sources of information and other documentation
You will find an overview of further reading and references in the Appendix Documentation
references (Page 89).
License conditions
Note
Open source software
The product contains open source software. Read the license conditions for open source
software carefully before using the product.
You will find license conditions in the following document on the supplied data medium:
●OSS_IEPB-LINK_86.pdf
Security information
Siemens provides products and solutions with industrial security functions that support the
secure operation of plants, systems, machines and networks.

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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 only form one element of such a concept.
Customer is responsible to prevent unauthorized access to its plants, systems, machines
and networks. Systems, machines and components should only be connected to the
enterprise network or the internet if and to the extent necessary and with appropriate security
measures (e.g. use of firewalls and network segmentation) in place.
Additionally, Siemens’ guidance on appropriate security measures should be taken into
account. For more information about industrial security, please visit
Link: (http://www.siemens.com/industrialsecurity)
Siemens’ products and solutions undergo continuous development to make them more
secure. Siemens strongly recommends to apply product updates as soon as available and to
always use the latest product versions. Use of product versions that are no longer supported,
and failure to apply 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
Link: (http://www.siemens.com/industrialsecurity).
Firmware
The firmware is signed and encrypted. This ensures that only firmware created by Siemens
can be downloaded to the device.
SIMATIC NET glossary
Explanations of many of the specialist terms used in this documentation can be found in the
SIMATIC NET glossary.
You will find the SIMATIC NET glossary here:
●SIMATIC NET Manual Collection or product DVD
The DVD ships with certain SIMATIC NET products.
●On the Internet under the following address:
Link: (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/50305045)

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Table of contents
Preface................................................................................................................................... 3
1 Application and properties.........................................................................................................11
1.1 Application, modes and operating modes........................................................................... 11
1.2 Communication services and other properties.................................................................... 15
1.3 Performance data.............................................................................................................. 17
1.3.1 Characteristics of S7 communication................................................................................. 17
1.3.2 Characteristics of data record routing................................................................................. 17
1.3.3 Total number of connections.............................................................................................. 18
1.3.4 Characteristic data for PROFINET IO ................................................................................ 18
1.3.5 Characteristic data of the C-PLUG..................................................................................... 18
1.3.6 Update time for parallel operation of PROFINET IO with other services ............................. 19
1.4 Requirements for use ........................................................................................................ 19
2 LEDs, connectors, buttons ........................................................................................................21
2.1 LED displays of the LINK................................................................................................... 21
2.2 LED displays of the bus adapter........................................................................................ 25
2.3 Interfaces, bus adapters, buttons....................................................................................... 26
2.4 X80: External power supply ............................................................................................... 27
2.5 Maintenance mode............................................................................................................ 28
3 Installation, connecting up, commissioning ..................................................................................31
3.1 Important notes on using the device .................................................................................. 31
3.1.1 Notices on use in hazardous areas.................................................................................... 31
3.1.2 Notes on use in hazardous areas according to ATEX / IECEx............................................ 33
3.1.3 Notices regarding use in hazardous areas according to UL HazLoc ................................... 33
3.1.4 Notes on use in hazardous areas according to FM............................................................. 34
3.2 Overview: Installation, configuration, commissioning.......................................................... 35
3.3 Installing and connecting up the LINK................................................................................ 36
3.4 PG/PC connector .............................................................................................................. 37
3.5 C-PLUG ............................................................................................................................ 38
3.6 Commissioning and startup of the LINK............................................................................. 42
3.7 Changing from RUN to STOP............................................................................................ 44
4 Configuration and operation ......................................................................................................45
4.1 Security recommendations ................................................................................................ 45
4.2 IP configuration ................................................................................................................. 47
4.2.1 Configuring the IP address ................................................................................................ 47
4.2.2 Restart after detection of a duplicate IP address in the network.......................................... 48

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4.2.3 Remove retentive storage of the IP address if there are duplicate addresses......................48
4.3 Assign the address and network parameters with the Primary Setup Tool (PST).................48
4.4 Configuration with STEP 7 V5.5 .........................................................................................51
4.4.1 Configuring the LINK..........................................................................................................51
4.4.2 Use as PROFINET IO device and as gateway....................................................................52
4.4.3 Commissioning the LINK as a PROFINET IO device ..........................................................53
4.4.4 Use only as a gateway in standard operation......................................................................53
4.4.4.1 Creating a station and networking the LINK........................................................................53
4.4.4.2 Setting object properties on the LINK..................................................................................54
4.4.4.3 Configuring the Ethernet interface ......................................................................................55
4.4.4.4 Configuring the PROFIBUS interface..................................................................................55
4.4.4.5 Commissioning the LINK as a gateway...............................................................................55
4.4.5 Configuring bus adapters....................................................................................................56
4.5 Configuration with STEP 7 Basic / Professional..................................................................57
4.5.1 Configuring the LINK..........................................................................................................57
4.5.2 Use as a PROFINET IO device ..........................................................................................57
4.5.3 Use only as a gateway in standard operation......................................................................59
4.5.4 Configuring bus adapters....................................................................................................59
4.5.5 Commissioning the LINK as a PROFINET IO device ..........................................................60
4.5.6 Commissioning the LINK in standard mode ........................................................................61
4.6 Identification and maintenance data ...................................................................................61
4.6.1 Reading out and entering I&M data ....................................................................................61
4.6.2 Data record structure for I&M data......................................................................................64
4.7 Time-of-day synchronization...............................................................................................65
4.8 Overview: Access to the LINK as proxy ..............................................................................67
5 Diagnostics and maintenance ................................................................................................... 69
5.1 Diagnostics options ............................................................................................................69
5.2 Clearing and for resetting to factory settings .......................................................................70
5.3 Loading firmware................................................................................................................71
5.4 Upload tp PG/Upload from device.......................................................................................73
5.5 Replacing a module............................................................................................................73
5.5.1 Resetting address data.......................................................................................................73
5.5.2 Replacing older modules....................................................................................................73
5.5.3 Replacing a module without PG/PC....................................................................................74
5.6 SNMP ................................................................................................................................75
6 Technical data........................................................................................................................ 77
6.1 Technical specifications of the LINK ...................................................................................77
6.2 Pinout of the Ethernet interface ..........................................................................................79
6.3 Pin assignment of the PROFIBUS interface........................................................................79

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7 Approvals...............................................................................................................................81
A Accessories............................................................................................................................85
A.1 BusAdapter ....................................................................................................................... 85
A.2 C-PLUGs........................................................................................................................... 86
B Documentation references ........................................................................................................89
B.1 /1/...................................................................................................................................... 89
B.2 /2/...................................................................................................................................... 90
B.3 /3/...................................................................................................................................... 90
B.4 /4/...................................................................................................................................... 90
B.5 /5/...................................................................................................................................... 90
Index.....................................................................................................................................91

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Application and properties
1
1.1
Application, modes and operating modes
Basic function
The LINK is a gateway that connects the two network types Industrial Ethernet and
PROFIBUS.
The LINK allows access to all PROFIBUS nodes connected to the underlying PROFIBUS
network.
The LINK has the design of the SIMATIC ET 200SP device family.
Modes
You can use the LINK in the following modes:
●
PROFINET IO proxy
●
Standard mode (gateway)
You specify the mode in the configuration. For the "PROFINET IO proxy" mode, you need to
configure the LINK as a PROFINET IO device. This procedure is described in the section
Configuration and operation (Page 45).
Note
Changing the mode with Clear/Reset
If you want to change the configured mode of the LINK, you need to clear/reset the LINK.
Note that this deletes the configuration data, see also the
section Clearing and for resetting
to factory settings
(Page 70).

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1.1 Application, modes and operating modes
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Gateway as PROFINET IO proxy
Figure 1-1 IE/PB LINK PN IO as PROFINET IO proxy
The LINK provides the connection between a PROFINET IO controller on Industrial Ethernet
and PROFIBUS slaves visible as PROFINET IO devices via the LINK.
From the perspective of the PROFINET IO controller there is no difference between
accessing PROFINET IO devices on Industrial Ethernet and DP slaves on PROFIBUS.
The LINK adopts the role of a proxy for the DP slaves connected to PROFIBUS.
As a PROFINET IO proxy, the LINK supports among other things the following functions:
●PG/OP communication, e.g. for loading programs and configuration data.
●Data record routing, among other things, for configuring field devices, for example with
SIMATIC PDM.
●Gateway to a DP master system
●S7 routing

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Gateway in standard operation
Figure 1-2 IE/PB LINK PN IO as gateway in standard operation
In standard operation, the LINK supports the following functions:
●PG/OP communication, e.g. for loading programs and configuration data.
●Data record routing, among other things, for configuring field devices, for example with
SIMATIC PDM.
●Gateway to a DP master system
●S7 routing
You will find further details about the functions in the below.

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Operating modes
The LINK has two operating modes:
●
Normal mode
This is the mode that the LINK adopts during normal operation both in PROFINET IO
proxy and in standard mode.
●
Maintenance mode
Functions that can only be executed in maintenance mode:
–Firmware download
–Restart
–Resetting to factory settings
Maintenance mode
Access to the three functions of the maintenance mode depends on how the LINK is set to
the maintenance mode.
●
Maintenance mode after startup
After startup the LINK is in maintenance mode for 10 seconds and then changes
automatically to normal mode. In this status only the following function can be executed:
–Loading firmware
●
Maintenance mode by pressing the button
After pressing the button the LINK is in maintenance mode for 10 minutes. The following
functions are possible:
–Restart
–Resetting to factory settings
To change from normal mode to maintenance mode using the button, refer to the section
Maintenance mode (Page 28).

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1.2 Communication services and other properties
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1.2
Communication services and other properties
Communication services
Industrial Ethernet
●
PROFINET IO
The LINK can be configured as an IO device.
●
IP configuration - IPv4
The essential features of IP configuration for the LINK:
–The LINK supports IP addresses according to IPv4.
–Address assignment:
The IP address, the subnet mask and the address of a gateway can be set manually
in the configuration.
As an alternative, the IP address can be obtained from a DHCP server or by other
means outside the configuration.
●
Media redundancy (MRP)
Within an Ethernet network with a ring topology, the LINK supports the media redundancy
protocol MRP. You can assign the role of "Client" to the LINK.
●
SNMP
As an SNMP agent, the LINK supports data queries using SNMP (Simple Network
Management Protocol).
For more detailed information, refer to section SNMP (Page 75).
●
LLDP
The LINK supports the Link Layer Discovery Protocol.
PROFIBUS
●
Supported slaves:
–Slaves according to DP V0
–Slaves according to DP V1
●
Direct data exchange
The LINK supports direct data exchange in its own DP Master system and in multimaster
systems.
●
PROFISAFE
The LINK supports applications with PROFISAFE.

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1.2 Communication services and other properties
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Gateway to a DP master system
The LINK serves as a gateway between Ethernet and PROFIBUS. The LINK is operated
as an active node on a PROFIBUS network.
●
Data record gateway
Field device parameter assignment (data record routing)
You can use the LINK as a router for data records intended for PROFIBUS nodes.
Devices that are not directly attached to PROFIBUS and that therefore do not have direct
access to the PROFIBUS nodes can transfer data records to the field devices via the
LINK, e.g. via SIMATIC PDM (Process Device Manager).
Other services and properties
●
MPI networking (only in standard operation)
The LINK can be selected as a gateway in standard operation between an MPI subnet
and an Ethernet subnet.
To do this, you need to network the PROFIBUS interface of the LINK with the MPI
subnet.
●
PG/OP communication
–Loading programs and configuration data
–Running test and diagnostics functions
–Operator control and monitoring (HMI systems) of a system.
●
S7 routing
Cross-subnet S7 connections, for example for HMI operation.
The LINK forwards communication via S7 connections. This service is used, for example,
by HMI applications (PC stations).
●
Time synchronization
The LINK supports time synchronization using the following methods:
–SIMATIC mode
–NTP
The LINK uses the synchronized time-of-day, for example for forwarding and time
stamping diagnostics buffer entries.
●
Firmware update
The LINK supports firmware updates using the firmware loader. A firmware file can be
loaded from a PC/PG via PROFIBUS, see section Loading firmware (Page 71).
●
C-PLUG as exchangeable storage medium for configuration data
The LINK supports storage of configuration data on the optional exchangeable storage
medium C-PLUG. This simplifies replacement of a defective module by simply inserting
the C-PLUG in the new module.

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●
Independent of media
The LINK supports the connection of bus adapter modules of the ET 200SP device
family, for example for connecting to optical networks.
●
Redundant power supply
The LINK can be connected to a redundant power supply.
1.3
Performance data
1.3.1
Characteristics of S7 communication
Table 1- 1 Number of connections for S7 communication
Characteristic
Explanation / values
Maximum number of S7 connections / HMI con-
nections
32
For the S7 communication both configured and unconfigured S7
connections are used.
1.3.2
Characteristics of data record routing
Field device parameter assignment (data record routing)
You can use the LINK as a router for data records intended for field devices (PROFIBUS
nodes):
Devices that are not connected directly to PROFIBUS and therefore have no direct access to
the field devices can send data records to the field devices for example via the LINK using
the SIMATIC PDM (Process Device Manager).
The function is enabled as default.
Characteristic
Explanation / values
Maximum number of connections to the
PROFIBUS nodes
32
Maximum data record size for parameters sent to
PROFIBUS nodes via a connection
244 bytes

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1.3.3
Total number of connections
Characteristic
Explanation / values
Maximum number of:
•S7 connections
•HMI connections
•Data record routing connections
In total 48 in any combination
Note
Note that for every S7 connection used a TCP/IP connection is occupied on industrial
Ethernet.
1.3.4
Characteristic data for PROFINET IO
Table 1- 2 Number of connections for PROFINET IO
Characteristic
Explanation / values
Maximum number of DP slaves assigned to the
LINK (DP Master).
(PROFINET IO devices)
64
Maximum number of DP inputs
2048 bytes
Maximum number of DP outputs 2048 bytes
1.3.5
Characteristic data of the C-PLUG
Usable C-PLUGs
The LINK can be operated with the following C-PLUGs:
●
C-PLUG 32
Memory:
–Total capacity: 32 MB
–Free capacity available: 30 MB
●
C-PLUG 256
Memory:
–Total capacity: 256 MB
–Free capacity available: 126 MB

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1.4 Requirements for use
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Recommendation: Avoid writing data cyclically. The flash area allows a limited number of
write cycles.
You will find details in the section C-PLUGs (Page 86).
1.3.6
Update time for parallel operation of PROFINET IO with other services
Dependent on the number of PROFINET IO devices operated in the same Ethernet subnet:
STEP 7 automatically sets the lowest possible value for the update time for the IO devices.
When necessary configure the update time for the IO devices via the properties of the
PROFINET interface in STEP 7:
●STEP 7 V5.x
"IO Cycle"
●STEP 7 Basic / Professional
"Advanced options" > "Real time settings"
Configuring a higher update time
In the following cases, configure a higher update time:
●Alongside the cyclic communication via PROFINET IO, you use non-cyclic
communications services, e.g. S7 connections, data record routing, HMI connections.
●Diagnostics or alarm frames occur often in the DP Master system.
Note
Do not set the shortest possible update time
In parallel operation do not set the shortest possible update time but select the next higher
value proposed by STEP 7.
1.4
Requirements for use
Configuration and downloading
You can configure the LINK for all modes via Industrial Ethernet. If you use the device as a
gateway in standard operation, it is also possible to download the configuration data via
PROFIBUS.

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1.4 Requirements for use
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STEP 7 versions
Below you will find the STEP 7 products required to configure the LINK. If both STEP 7 V5.x
as well as STEP 7 Basic / Professional are named, one of the two products can be used as
an alternative.
STEP 7 versions
Function
STEP 7 V5.3 SP1 LINK with article number 6GK1 411-5AB00
The functionality of firmware version V1.0 can be used.
•STEP 7 V5.3 + SP2 + Hotfix 1 + HSP 1007
•STEP 7 Basic / Professional V11
LINK with article number 6GK1 411-5AB00
The functionality of firmware version V2.x can be used.
•STEP 7 V5.5 + SP4 + Hotfix 11 + HSP 1101
•STEP 7 Basic / Professional V14 + Update
1 + Support package 0192
LINK with article number 6GK1 411-5AB10
The functionality of firmware version V3.0 can be used.
Downloading the support package / HSP from the Internet
You will find the HSP or support package on the following Internet pages of Siemens
Industry Support.
●STEP 7 V5.x
Link: (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/23183356)
●STEP 7 Basic / Professional
Link: (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/ps/14667/dl)
Installation of Hardware Support Packages
●STEP 7 V5.x
Install the HSP in STEP 7 / HW Config with the "Options" > "Install Hardware Updates"
menu command.
You will find information in the online help: Keyword "HSP" or "Hardware update").
After installing an HSP, you need to close and restart STEP 7.
●STEP 7 Basic / Professional
Install the support package in STEP 7 from the file system of the engineering station
using the menu command "Options" > "Support packages".
The information system of STEP 7 will provide you with information: Keyword "Support
packages".
Primary Setup Tool (PST)
Version V4.2.1 is required for configuration with the PST.
You can download the current version from the pages of Siemens Industry Support:
Link: (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/19440762)