Siemens SIMATIC NET CP 1623 User manual

CP 1623
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SIMATIC NET
PG/PC - Industrial Ethernet
CP 1623
Operating Instructions
08/2016
C79000
-G8976-C304-02
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-C304
Ⓟ
09/2016 Subject to change
Copyright © Siemens AG 2016.
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Table of contents
1 Preface ................................................................................................................................................... 5
2 Description of the device......................................................................................................................... 9
3 Software installation.............................................................................................................................. 13
3.1 Installing the driver..................................................................................................................13
3.2 Installing the "SIMATIC NET PC Software" ............................................................................13
3.3 Uninstalling the "SIMATIC NET PC Software"........................................................................14
4 Hardware installation............................................................................................................................. 15
5 Configuration ........................................................................................................................................ 17
6 Technical specifications ........................................................................................................................ 19
A Approvals.............................................................................................................................................. 21

Table of contents
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Preface
1
What the consignment contains
The following components are supplied with the CP 1623:
●CP 1623 communications processor
●Plug for feed-in of the optional external power supply
Please check that the consignment you have received is complete. If the consignment is
incomplete, contact your supplier or your local Siemens office.
Validity of this documentation
These operating instructions are valid for the following product:
●CP 1623
Article number: 6GK1162-3AA00
Content of this documentation
These operating instructions contain information about the installation and configuration of
the CP 1623 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:
62607733 (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/de/en/view/62607733)
Further documentation
The documents listed below contain more detailed information on commissioning and using
the communications processor.

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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.
●
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
You will find the entire SIMATIC NET documentation on the Product Support pages:
15247 (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/ps/15247)
Go to the required product group and make the following settings:
→Filter criteria for entries →entry type "Manual"
See also
Support (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/ps)
Trademarks
The following and possibly other names not identified by the registered trademark sign ® are
registered trademarks of Siemens AG:

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SIMATIC NET, HARDNET, SOFTNET, CP 1612, CP 1613, CP 5612, CP 5613, CP 5614,
CP 5622
Industry Online Support
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Siemens Industry Online Support at the following Internet address:
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Apart from news, there you will also find:
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●Our service offer:
Right across our products and systems, we provide numerous services that support you
in every phase of the life of your machine or system - from planning and implementation
to commissioning, through to maintenance and modernization.
You will find contact data on the Internet at the following address:
Link: (http://www.automation.siemens.com/aspa_app/?ci=yes&lang=en)
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Security information
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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
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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
http://www.siemens.com/industrialsecurity

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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
https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/de/ps/15247/pm
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 on the Internet at the following address:
50305045 (http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/50305045)

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Description of the device
2
Product features
The CP 1623 is a PCIe module for connecting PGs/PCs to Industrial Ethernet. The essential
properties are as follows:
●Two RJ-45 ports for Industrial Ethernet for connecting twisted-pair cables
●Can be used as a 2-port switch (both RJ-45 connectors lead to the integrated switch)
●The following data rates are supported:
–10/100 Mbps (half/full duplex)
–1000 Mbps (full duplex)
●Own processor on the CP 1623 relieves the PC/PG CPU
●Autosensing, autocrossover, autonegotiation
●ISO and TCP/IP transport protocol onboard
Hardware requirements
The CP 1623 requires a PCIe slot (PCI express x1; can also be operated in x4, x8 or x16
slots).

Description of the device
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LED display
The following graphic shows the front panel of the CP 1623 communications processor:
A
Connecting socket for optional external power supply
B
Port 1
C
Port 2
D
Power/fault LED
E
2 port LEDs for port 1
F
2 port LEDs for port 2
G
LEDs for displaying the transmission speed of port 1 and port 2
The table describes the LED displays that indicate the operating states:
LED
Display
Description
Power/fault LED Off No external power supply connected,
no fault
Green
External power supply connected
Red (flashing)
Module fault
2 LEDs in each port
(green and yellow)
•Green, off
•Yellow, off
No cable connected.
•Green, on continuously
•Yellow, off
Link exists, no data traffic

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LED
Display
Description
•Green, on continuously
•Yellow, flashing
•Link exists, sending/receiving
data
LEDs for displaying
data transmission speed
P1 and P2 ports
Off •10 Mbps
or
•No cable connected
Green, on continuously
100 Mbps
Yellow, on continuously
1000 Mbps
LEDs P1 and P2
flash alternately
•Yellow, flashing
•Green, flashing
Identification of the communications
processor
External power supply
If an external power supply is connected via this socket (12 to 24 VDC), the CP 1623 can
also be operated as a 2-port switch even if the PC is turned off.

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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. This can be found on the "SIMATIC NET PC Software" DVD.
3.2
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 17)".
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 PC Software" 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.

Software installation
3.3 Uninstalling the "SIMATIC NET PC Software"
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3.3
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
Note on lightning protection
Note
The requirements of EN61000
-4-5, surge immunity tests on power supply lines, are met only
when a Blitzductor is used with 12 to 24 VDC:
Type: VT AD 24V
Article number: 918422
Vendor: DEHN+SÖ
HNE GmbH+Co.KG, Hans Dehn Str. 1, Postfach 1640, D - 92306
Neumarkt, Germany
Number of permitted communications processors
Note
A maximum of four CP 1623 modules can be installed in one PG/PC at the same time. Take
into account the technical specific
ations of the power supply for the PCI slots of the PG/PC.
Note
Make sure that there is adequate ventilation, especially when using the maximum number of
modules, so that the maximum operating temperature of 55 °C is not exceeded.
If you have installed the "SIMATIC NET PC Software", you can check the operating
temperature of the communications processor with the "Communication Settings"
configuration tool on the "Operating data" properties page.
Notes on passive network components
You will find important notes on the use of passive network components in the document
"Industrial Ethernet / PROFINET Passive Network Components
(https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/84922825)".

Hardware installation
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Procedure
To install and connect up the CP 1623 follow the steps outlined below:
Note
When handling the communications processor, make sure that you do not touch the
connectors or the electronic components.
1. Turn off the PC and pull out the power cable connector from the socket.
2. Open the PC housing as described in the manual for your PG/PC and remove the cover
of a free PCIe slot in your PC.
3. Insert the CP 1623 in the PCIe slot.
Make sure that the CP 1623 is inserted and secured correctly.
4. Close the PC housing as described in the manual accompanying your PG/PC.
5. Plug the connecting cable (twisted pair) into one of the two jacks on the front panel of the
CP 1623.
6. Plug the power supply connector into the socket again and turn on the PC.
7. Optional: If required, connect the external power supply with the supplied or a compatible
plug-in connector.

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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.
Note
A CP 1613 configuration can be loaded on the CP 1623.

Configuration
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Technical specifications
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CP 1623
The following technical specifications apply to the CP 1623 communications processor:
Data transmission
Transmission rate •10/100 Mbps (half/full duplex)
•1000 Mbps (full duplex)
Interfaces
Connection to 10BaseT/100BaseTx/ 1000BaseT
RJ-45 ports (two)
Connector for PG/PC
PCI Express x1; can also be operated in x4, x8 or x16 slots.
Voltage
PCIe power supply 3.3 VDC
12 VDC
External power supply
Rated voltage
12 to 24 V DC
Limit voltages minimum 10.5 VDC
maximum 32 VDC
Current consumption
at 3.3 VDC
maximum 0.85 A
at 12 VDC
maximum 0.4 A
Permitted ambient conditions
Operating temperature
5 … + 55 °C
Transportation/storage temperature
- 20 ... + 60 °C

Technical specifications
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Construction
Module format •Standard height
•half length
Dimensions (H x W x D) in mm
126.3 x 21.6 x 180.5
Weight
124 g
Space required
PCIe slot
External power supply (optional)
The following technical specifications apply to the external supply voltage:
Requirements of the external supply voltage
Electrical isolation
required
Rated voltage range
12 to 24 V DC
CP 1623 current consumption •at 12 V DC: 0.55 A
•at 24 V DC: 0.3 A
Connection of external power supply
Socket strip, 2-pin
Use the supplied connector.
Note
If supplied from a separate source, this must meet the requirements to comply with NEC
Class 2.