IE/PB LINK

Preface

Application and properties 1

2
SIMATIC NET LEDs, connectors, buttons

Installation, wiring,
commissioning, removal 3
Industrial Ethernet / PROFIBUS
IE/PB LINK Configuration and
4
operation

Diagnostics and
maintenance 5
Operating Instructions

Technical data 6

Approvals 7

Accessories A

Documentation references B

IE/PB LINK PN IO
IE/PB LINK HA

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Validity of this manual

This document contains information on the following products:
IE/PB LINK PN IO
Article number 6GK1 411-5AB10
Hardware product version 2
Firmware version V4.0.2
Link between Industrial Ethernet and PROFIBUS with PROFINET IO functionality

IE/PB LINK PN IO without BusAdapter IE/PB LINK PN IO with BusAdapter

IE/PB LINK HA
Article number 6GK1 411-5BB00
Hardware product version 2
Firmware version V4.0.2
Gateway between Industrial Ethernet and PROFIBUS with PROFINET IO functionality, system
redundancy S2 and configuration changes in redundant mode. Printed circuit board
protected against dust and moisture by additional coating (conformal coating).

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Figure 1 IE/PB-LINK HA without BA module connector

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.

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" and "IE/PB LINK HA".
• 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.
• SINEC PNI
SINEC Primary Network Initialization
As an alternative to STEP 7, you can use SINEC PNI 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.

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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

• Adaptations Safety instructions and approvals

Replaced edition
Edition 08/2020

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:
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 24).

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 19).

Note
Make sure that you read the information relating to enhanced functions and restrictions in
the section Replacing a module (Page 83).

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 101).

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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_99.pdf

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 (http://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
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Firmware
The firmware is signed and encrypted. This ensures that only firmware created by Siemens
can be downloaded to the device.

Note on firmware/software support

Check regularly for new firmware/software versions or security updates and apply them. After
the release of a new version, previous versions are no longer supported and are not
maintained.

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SIMATIC NET glossary

The SIMATIC NET glossary describes terms that may be used in this document.
You will find the SIMATIC NET glossary in the Siemens Industry Online Support at the
following address:
Link: (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/50305045)

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Preface ................................................................................................................................................... 3
1 Application and properties .................................................................................................................. 13
1.1 Application, modes and operating modes ........................................................................... 13
1.2 Function overview ............................................................................................................. 17
1.3 Communication services and other properties .................................................................... 19
1.4 Performance data .............................................................................................................. 22
1.4.1 Characteristics of S7 communication .................................................................................. 22
1.4.2 Characteristics of data record routing ................................................................................. 22
1.4.3 Total number of connections ............................................................................................. 22
1.4.4 Characteristic data for PROFINET IO .................................................................................... 23
1.4.5 Characteristic data of the C-PLUG ....................................................................................... 23
1.4.6 Update time for parallel operation of PROFINET IO with other services ................................ 23
1.5 Requirements for use ......................................................................................................... 24
2 LEDs, connectors, buttons ................................................................................................................... 27
2.1 LED displays of the LINK ..................................................................................................... 27
2.2 LED displays of the bus adapter .......................................................................................... 31
2.3 Interfaces, bus adapters, buttons ....................................................................................... 32
2.4 X80: External power supply................................................................................................ 33
2.5 Maintenance mode ............................................................................................................ 34
3 Installation, wiring, commissioning, removal ..................................................................................... 35
3.1 Important notes on using the device .................................................................................. 35
3.1.1 Notices on use in hazardous areas ...................................................................................... 35
3.1.2 Notices for use in hazardous areas according to ATEX / UKEX / IECEx / CCC-Ex ..................... 37
3.1.3 Notices regarding use in hazardous areas according to UL HazLoc ...................................... 37
3.1.4 Notes on use in hazardous areas according to FM ............................................................... 38
3.2 Installation, removal and repairs in hazardous areas ........................................................... 38
3.3 Overview: Installation, configuration, commissioning ......................................................... 41
3.4 Installing and connecting ................................................................................................... 42
3.4.1 Installing and connecting up the LINK ................................................................................ 42
3.4.2 PG/PC connector ................................................................................................................ 43
3.4.3 C-PLUG .............................................................................................................................. 44
3.5 Commissioning and startup of the LINK .............................................................................. 48
3.6 Changing from RUN to STOP .............................................................................................. 49

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4 Configuration and operation ............................................................................................................... 51

4.1 Security recommendations ................................................................................................ 51
4.2 IP configuration ................................................................................................................. 53
4.2.1 Configuring the IP address ................................................................................................. 53
4.2.2 Restart after detection of a duplicate IP address in the network........................................... 54
4.2.3 Remove retentive storage of the IP address if there are duplicate addresses ........................ 54
4.3 IO cycle ............................................................................................................................. 54
4.4 Assign the address and network parameters with the Primary Setup Tool (PST) ................... 55
4.5 Assigning the address and network parameters with SINEC PNI .......................................... 58
4.5.1 Assigning IP parameters and PROFIBUS parameters and network settings ........................... 58
4.6 Configuration with STEP 7 V5.6 .......................................................................................... 59
4.6.1 Supported SIMATIC S7 controllers ...................................................................................... 59
4.6.2 Configuring the LINK ......................................................................................................... 59
4.6.3 Setting object properties on the LINK ................................................................................. 61
4.6.4 Configuring the Ethernet interface ..................................................................................... 61
4.6.5 Configuring the PROFIBUS interface ................................................................................... 62
4.6.6 Configuring bus adapters ................................................................................................... 62
4.6.7 Use as PROFINET IO device and as gateway ........................................................................ 63
4.6.7.1 Commissioning the LINK as a PROFINET IO device............................................................... 64
4.6.8 IE/PB LINK HA: Use in the H system ..................................................................................... 64
4.6.8.1 Use as S2 device ................................................................................................................ 64
4.6.9 Use only as a gateway in standard operation ...................................................................... 66
4.6.9.1 Creating a station and networking the LINK ........................................................................ 66
4.6.9.2 Commissioning the LINK as a gateway ............................................................................... 67
4.7 Configuration with STEP 7 Basic / Professional .................................................................... 67
4.7.1 Configuring the LINK ......................................................................................................... 67
4.7.2 Use as a PROFINET IO device .............................................................................................. 68
4.7.3 Use only as a gateway in standard operation ...................................................................... 70
4.7.4 Configuring bus adapters ................................................................................................... 70
4.7.5 Commissioning the LINK as a PROFINET IO device............................................................... 71
4.7.6 Commissioning the LINK in standard mode ........................................................................ 72
4.8 Identification and maintenance data .................................................................................. 72
4.8.1 Reading out and entering I&M data .................................................................................... 72
4.8.2 Data record structure for I&M data ..................................................................................... 75
4.9 Time-of-day synchronization .............................................................................................. 77
4.10 Overview: Access to the LINK as proxy................................................................................ 78
5 Diagnostics and maintenance ............................................................................................................. 79
5.1 Diagnostics options............................................................................................................ 79
5.2 Diagnostic information ...................................................................................................... 80
5.3 Clearing and for resetting to factory settings ...................................................................... 80
5.4 Loading firmware .............................................................................................................. 81
5.5 Upload tp PG/Upload from device ....................................................................................... 83
5.6 Replacing a module ........................................................................................................... 83
5.6.1 Resetting address data ....................................................................................................... 83

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5.6.2 Replacing older modules .................................................................................................... 84

5.6.3 Replacing a module without PG/PC ..................................................................................... 84
5.7 SNMP ................................................................................................................................ 85
6 Technical data ...................................................................................................................................... 87
6.1 Technical specifications of the LINK .................................................................................... 87
6.2 Pinout of the Ethernet interface ......................................................................................... 88
6.3 Pin assignment of the PROFIBUS interface .......................................................................... 89
7 Approvals ............................................................................................................................................. 91
A Accessories .......................................................................................................................................... 97
A.1 BusAdapter ........................................................................................................................ 97
A.2 C-PLUGs ........................................................................................................................... 100
B Documentation references ................................................................................................................ 101
B.1 /1/ ................................................................................................................................... 101
B.2 /2/ ................................................................................................................................... 102
B.3 /3/ ................................................................................................................................... 102
B.4 /4/ ................................................................................................................................... 102
B.5 /5/ ................................................................................................................................... 102
B.6 /6/ ................................................................................................................................... 102
Index .................................................................................................................................................. 103

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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 on single system (both LINKS)
• PROFINET IO proxy on the H-system (only with IE/PB LINK HA)
• 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 51).

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 80).

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1.1 Application, modes and operating modes

Gateway as PROFINET IO proxy

Figure 1-1 IE/PB LINK 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.

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Figure 1-2 IE/PB LINK as PROFINET IO proxy on the H-system

As PROFINET IO proxy on the H-system (only IE/PB LINK HA), the LINK supports functions
including:
• 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 with configured S7 connections between:
– S7-1500 stations on both ends
– A SIMATIC PC station at least on one end and an S7-300/S7-400 station, for example,
on the other end

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Gateway in standard operation

Figure 1-3 IE/PB LINK 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 with configured S7 connections between:
– S7-1500 stations on both ends
– A SIMATIC PC station at least on one end and an S7-300/S7-400 station, for example,
on the other end
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:
– Loading firmware via PROFIBUS (SIMATIC NET Firmware Loader)
– 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 via PROFIBUS (SIMATIC NET Firmware Loader)
• Maintenance mode by pressing the button
After pressing the button the LINK is in maintenance mode for 5 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 34).

1.2 Function overview

Overview of functions IE/PB LINK PN IO and IE/PB LINK HA

The individual LINK supports the following functions:

Function IE/PB LINK PN IO V4 IE/PB LINK HA V4

PROFINET IO proxy x x
PROFINET IO proxy on H-system - x
(system redundancy as S2 device)
Time synchronization via SIMATIC method x x
Time-of-day synchronization via NTP method x x
Data record routing x x

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Function IE/PB LINK PN IO V4 IE/PB LINK HA V4

S7 routing x x
Data query using SNMPv1 x x
LLDP x x
Media redundancy MRP x x
Supported slaves: S7 / DP V0 / DP V1 x x
Maximum number of DP slaves 64 125
As S2 device: 64
Support of DP/PA LINK as slave x x
As S2 device: -
Maximum number of DP inputs/DP outputs 2048 bytes 4096 bytes
As S2 device: 2048
bytes
Firmware download via STEP 7 x x
PROFINET CiR/HCiR of the LINK - x
PROFINET CiR/HCiR for lower-level PROFIBUS slaves - x
PA-Ready * - -
Temperature range 0 °C to +60 ℃ -40 °C to +70 °C
NAMUR NE21-compliant - x

* MRP, S2 redundancy, PROFINET CiR/H-CiR; you will find additional information on the
Internet pages of Siemens Industry Online Support in the document: "PROFINET in SIMATIC
PCS 7 - Guidelines and Blueprints".
Link: (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/de/en/view/72887082)

IE/PB LINK HA operation as S2 device on S7-400 H-system (S7-410 CPU) and PROFINET-CiR
With PROFINET-CiR in the H-system (IE/PB LINK HA operation as S2 device), the following
changes are possible:

Function
SNMP
Enable/disable SNMP x
IO cycle
Update time Mode x
Update time x
Factor x
Watchdog time Number of accepted cycles with missing x
IO data
IO cycle DP slave Mode (can only be changed on x
PROFINET line)
Update time/factor/send clock (can only x
be changed on PROFINET line)
Number of accepted cycles with missing x
IO data

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Function
Port 1/Port 2
Topology Partner port x
Options Transmission medium/disable x
Monitor x
Enable/disable autonegotiation x
End of detection of accessible nodes x
End of topology discovery x

1.3 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.
For more detailed information, refer to section IO cycle (Page 54) under "Minimum
watchdog time".
• 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 85).
• LLDP
The LINK supports the Link Layer Discovery Protocol.

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Only IE/PB LINK HA

• PROFINET IO on the H-system
The LINK can be configured as an IO device within an H-system.
• System redundancy (S2)
Within an Ethernet network, the LINK supports system redundancy S2. You will find
information on the different system redundancies in the STEP 7 online help.
• H-CiR
If the link is located in an H-system as S2 device and if the link is connected redundantly,
slaves can be added and removed during operation.

PROFIBUS
• Supported slaves:
– Slaves according to DP V0/DP V1
– Slaves according to S7 V0/S7 V1
– DP/PA LINK behind the IE/PB LINK PN IO or IE/PB LINK HA (not in the H-system)
– DP/FF LINK behind the IE/PB LINK PN IO or IE/PB LINK HA (not in the H-system)
• 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.
• 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 (including
lower-level PA and HART devices), for example via SIMATIC PDM (Process Device
Manager).

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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 or STEP 7; see section
Loading firmware (Page 81).
• 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.
• Independent of media
The LINK supports the connection of BusAdapter modules of the ET 200SP and ET200SP
HA device family, for example for connecting to optical networks.
• Redundant power supply
The LINK can be connected to a redundant power supply.

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1.4 Performance data

1.4.1 Characteristics of S7 communication

Table 1- 1 Number of connections for S7 communication

Characteristic Explanation / values

Maximum number of S7 connections / HMI 32
connections For the S7 communication both configured and unconfigured S7
connections are used.

1.4.2 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 32
nodes
Maximum data record size for parameters sent to 240 bytes
PROFIBUS nodes via a connection

1.4.3 Total number of connections

Characteristic Explanation / values

Maximum number of: In total 48 in any combination
• S7 connections
• HMI connections
• Data record routing connections

Note
Note that for every S7 connection used a TCP/IP connection is occupied on industrial
Ethernet.

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1.4.4 Characteristic data for PROFINET IO

IE/PB LINK PN IO or IE/PB LINK HA in operation as S2 device

Characteristic Explanation / values

Maximum number of DP slaves assigned to the 64
LINK (DP Master).
(PROFINET IO devices)
Maximum number of DP inputs 2048 bytes
Maximum number of DP outputs 2048 bytes

Table 1- 2 IE/PB LINK HA, when not operated as S2 device

Characteristic Explanation / values

Maximum number of DP slaves assigned to the 125
LINK HA (DP master).
(PROFINET IO devices)
Maximum number of DP inputs 4096 bytes
Maximum number of DP outputs 4096 bytes

1.4.5 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
• C-PLUG 256
Memory:
– Total capacity: 256 MB
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 100).

1.4.6 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.

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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.

1.5 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.

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 IE/PB LINK PN IO 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 IE/PB LINK PN IO with article number 6GK1 411-5AB00:
The functionality of firmware version V2.x can be used.
• STEP 7 Basic / Professional V11

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STEP 7 versions Function

• STEP 7 V5.5 + SP4 + Hotfix 11 + HSP 1101 IE/PB LINK PN IO with article number 6GK1 411-5AB10:
The functionality of firmware version V3.0 can be used.
• STEP 7 Basic / Professional V14 + Update 1 +
Support package 0192

• STEP 7 V5.6 + SP1 + HSP 1107 IE/PB LINK PN IO with article number 6GK1 411-5AB10:
The functionality of firmware version V3.1 can be used.
• STEP 7 Basic / Professional V15.1

• STEP7 V5.6 + SP2 + HF3 + HSP 1111 IE/PB LINK HA with article number 6GK1 411-5BB00:
• STEP 7 Basic / Professional V15.1 • STEP 7 V5.6: The functionality of firmware version V4.0 can be used.
• STEP 7 Professional as of V15.1: IE/PB LINK HA can be used as IE/PB
LINK PN IO with the functions of IE/PB LINK PN IO firmware version
V3.1.

• STEP7 V5.6 + SP2 + HF4 + HSP 1113 IE/PB LINK PN IO with article number 6GK1 411-5AB10:
• STEP 7 Basic / Professional V16 • STEP 7 V5.6: The functionality of firmware version V4.0 can be used.
• STEP 7 Professional as of V16: The functionality of firmware version
V3.1 can be used.
IE/PB LINK HA with article number 6GK1 411-5BB00:
• STEP 7 Professional as of V16: The IE/PB LINK HA can be used as IE/PB
LINK PN IO with the functions of the IE/PB LINK PN IO of firmware
version V3.1.

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".

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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)

STEP 7 Professional Trial

The IP and PROFIBUS parameters as well as the network settings can be assigned with STEP 7
Professional Trial as of V14 Update 1.

SINEC PNI
The IP and PROFIBUS parameters as well as the network settings can be assigned with SINEC
PNI as of V1.0.
You can download the current version from the pages of Siemens Industry Support:
Link: (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/ps/26672/dl)

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2.1 LED displays of the LINK

LEDs of the module

Figure 2-1 LEDs of the IE/PB Link

The module has the following LED groups for displaying the status:

No. LED Meaning

① Top LED strip The LEDs show the basic statuses, see table below,
② Lower LED strip
③ Connection status Status of the connection to Ethernet / PROFINET
LEDs The LEDs of the Ethernet ports are lit only when no BusAdapter is plugged in.
(LK1 / LK2)

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Table 2- 1 Top LED strip ① - basic statuses

LEDs / colors Name Meaning

R/S Operating status of the LINK (RUN/STOP)
ER Error
MT Maintenance

Table 2- 2 LED strip ② - basic statuses

LEDs / colors Name Meaning

PWR Power supply
BF PN PROFINET bus error
BF PB PROFIBUS bus error

Table 2- 3 LEDs of the Ethernet ports ③

LED / color Name Meaning

LK1 / LK2 Status of the connection to Ethernet/PROFINET
(When using a TS a us adapter "LK1 / LK2" are disabled.)

Display of the operating and communications statuses

The LED symbols in the following tables have the following significance:

Table 2- 4 Meaning of the LED symbols

Symbol -

LED status OFF ON (steady light) Flashing LED status not

relevant

The LEDs indicate the operating and communications status of the module according to the
following scheme:

Table 2- 5 Display schemes for detailed module statuses

R/S ER MT PWR BF PN BF PB LK1/LK2 * Meaning

(yellow / (red) (yellow) (green) (red) (red) (green)
green)
Startup, operating statuses, errors
- Turn on (lamp test)
- - - - - Starting up (STOP → RUN)

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R/S ER MT PWR BF PN BF PB LK1/LK2 * Meaning

(yellow / (red) (yellow) (green) (red) (red) (green)
green)
- - - - Finding modules on Ethernet
(LK1/LK2 flashes slowly, only
during startup)
- - • Distribution of the PROFINET
configuration data during
startup
• BusAdapter configured but not
plugged in.
• BusAdapter plugged in but not
configured.
- - • Reset to factory settings
• Status following a memory
reset
• Device new and started up
- - Running (RUN) without error
- - - - - Stopping (RUN → STOP)

- - Stopped (STOP)
- - - - Stopped (STOP) with error
- Module fault / system error

Operating statuses, error (PROFIBUS and Ethernet)

- Running (RUN), Ethernet
connection at port, no data traffic
- - Running (RUN), problem with a
module (DP slave)
- - Running (RUN), module missing on
PROFIBUS or is incorrectly
configured (does not apply to
PROFINET IO).
- - Running (RUN) with error:
• Error on PROFIBUS that also
affects PROFINET IO (e.g. IO
device).
• Error on PROFINET IO that also
affects PROFIBUS (e.g. proxy
not put into operation).
- - - Running (RUN) with error.
• Error on PROFINET IO No logical
or physical connection to the
PROFINET IO controller.
- - - Running (RUN)
• No module on PROFIBUS.

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R/S ER MT PWR BF PN BF PB LK1/LK2 * Meaning

(yellow / (red) (yellow) (green) (red) (red) (green)
green)
- - - Running (RUN)
• Problems on PROFIBUS
• No PROFIBUS configuration to
match system
Maintenance mode Firmware download, Reset
Maintenance mode (after startup)
Ready to load a firmware file via
PROFIBUS. See section Loading
firmware (Page 81).
Error loading firmware
Status after failed firmware update

When downloading firmware via

PROFIBUS: Firmware is loaded after
the restart.
Loaded firmware not activated.

- - - - - Maintenance mode (after pressing

the button)

- - - - - Maintenance demanded:
• Problem with redundant power
supply
• C-PLUG not detected or
incorrectly formatted
• Program is adopted after
restart,
(Note: After plugging in a C-
PLUG after a memory reset a
second restart is necessary.)
• Duplicate database (internal
memory and C-PLUG)

* The LEDs LK1/LK2 flash very quickly when there is data traffic. When there is a high load. It may not be possible to
distinguish the flashing from steady light.
The LEDs LK1/LK2 are also used for the node flash test.

Note
LEDs LK1/LK2 turned off when BusAdapters are connected
If BusAdapters are connected to the LINK for the Ethernet connection, the LEDs LK1/LK2 of
the LINK are turned off.
In this case, the LEDs of the BusAdapter need to be evaluated, see section LED displays of the
bus adapter (Page 31).

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2.2 LED displays of the bus adapter

Table 2- 6 Display scheme of the bus adapter "BA 2xRJ45"

LK1 LK2 Meaning

- Ethernet connection at port 1, no data traffic
- Data traffic at port 1

- No Ethernet connection at port 1

- Ethernet connection at port 2, no data traffic
- Data traffic at port 2

- No Ethernet connection at port 2

Table 2- 7 Display scheme of the optical bus adapter "BA 2xSCRJ"

LK1 LK2 MT1 MT2 Meaning

- - - Ethernet connection at port 1, no data traffic
- - - Data traffic at port 1

- - - No Ethernet connection at port 1

- - - Ethernet connection at port 2, no data traffic
- - - Data traffic at port 2

- - - No Ethernet connection at port 2

- - - Maintenance demanded port 1
- - - Port 1 without maintenance demand
- - - Maintenance demanded port 2
- - - Port 2 without maintenance demand

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2.3 Interfaces, bus adapters, buttons

Interfaces X1 and X2
You will find the technical specifications and assignment of the Ethernet interface X1 and the
PROFIBUS interface X2 in the section Technical data (Page 87).

Interface X3 for BusAdapter

At the top right beside the PROFIBUS interface, there is the interface X3 for BusAdapters of
the ET 200SP/ET 200SP HA device family.
As an alternative, you can use this interface for connection to Ethernet if, for example, you
require an optical connection to the LINK.
The interface is constructed in the ET 200SP design and pin assignment.
You will find further information in the catalog, in Siemens Industry Mall and in the system
manual of the ET 200SP, see /4/ (Page 102) and in the appendix BusAdapter (Page 97).
For information on configuring the BusAdapters in STEP 7 V5 refer to the section Configuring
bus adapters (Page 62).
For information on configuring the BusAdapters in STEP 7 Professional refer to the section
Configuring bus adapters (Page 70).

Note
Deactivated Ethernet interface
When you plug in a BusAdapter, the ports X1P1R / X1P2R of the integrated Ethernet interface
of the LINK are deactivated.

Button

WARNING
EXPLOSION HAZARD
Do not press the button if there is a potentially explosive atmosphere.

The button serves the following purposes:

• Changeover to maintenance mode
• Restart
After the restart a new firmware file can be loaded, see section Loading firmware
(Page 81).
• Resetting to factory settings
For information on using the button and changing to the maintenance mode see the section
Maintenance mode (Page 34).

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2.4 X80: External power supply

2.4 X80: External power supply

External power supply

The connector X80 (socket) for the external 24 VDC power supply is located on the bottom of
the LINK. The external power supply is redundant (optional use).
The power supply is connected to the LINK with the supplied 4-pin plug-in terminal block. The
plug-in terminal block is designed so that it can only be inserted in one position in the X80
socket of the LINK.
The connector X80 has electronic reverse polarity protection.

Figure 2-2 Redundant power supply

Table 2- 8 Pin assignment of the socket for the power supply

Labeling Function
L1+ 24 V DC
M1 Reference ground
M2 Reference ground
L2+ 24 VDC

For information on the connector, refer to the section "AUTOHOTSPOT".

You will find further data on the power supply in section Technical data (Page 87).

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2.5 Maintenance mode

Changing to the maintenance mode using the button

The functions of the maintenance mode are obtained as follows:

Table 2- 9 Functions of the maintenance mode

Operating mode Pressing the button Effect

before pressing the
button
Normal mode Press the button for 3 seconds The LINK changes to maintenance
mode You can use the following
functions:
• Restart
• Resetting to factory settings
Without any further actions, the LINK
returns to the normal mode after 5
minutes.
Maintenance mode Press the button for 1 second The maintenance mode is extended by
5 minutes.
Maintenance mode Press the button twice briefly within 5 The LINK restarts.
seconds Following this the LINK remains ready
for new firmware for 10 seconds, see
also section Loading firmware
(Page 81).
Maintenance mode Press the button for at least 10 The LINK is reset to the factory
seconds settings.
Note that configuration data is deleted
when you reset, refer to the section
Clearing and for resetting to factory
settings (Page 80).

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Safety notices on the use of the device
Note the following safety notices when setting up and operating the device and during all
associated work such as installation, connecting up or replacing the device.

3.1 Important notes on using the device

Overvoltage protection

NOTICE
Protection of the external power supply
If power is supplied to the module or station over longer power cables or networks, the
coupling in of strong electromagnetic pulses onto the power supply cables is possible. This
can be caused, for example by lightning strikes or switching of higher loads.
The connector of the external power supply is not protected from strong electromagnetic
pulses. To protect it, an external overvoltage protection module is necessary. The
requirements of EN61000-4-5, surge immunity tests on power supply lines, are met only
when a suitable protective element is used. A suitable device is, for example, the Dehn
Blitzductor BVT AVD 24, article number 918 422 or a comparable protective element.
Manufacturer:
DEHN+SOEHNE GmbH+Co.KG Hans Dehn Str.1 Postfach 1640 D-92306 Neumarkt, Germany

3.1.1 Notices on use in hazardous areas

WARNING

The device may only be operated in an environment with pollution degree 1 or 2 as

described in EN/IEC 60664-1, GB/T 16935.1.

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WARNING
EXPLOSION HAZARD
Do not press the button if there is a potentially explosive atmosphere.

WARNING
EXPLOSION HAZARD
DO NOT OPEN WHEN ENERGIZED.

WARNING

The equipment is designed for operation with Safety Extra-Low Voltage (SELV) by a Limited
Power Source (LPS).
This means that only SELV / LPS complying with IEC 60950-1 / EN 60950-1 / VDE 0805-1
must be connected to the power supply terminals. The power supply unit for the equipment
power supply must comply with NEC Class 2, as described by the National Electrical Code (r)
(ANSI / NFPA 70).
If the equipment is connected to a redundant power supply (two separate power supplies),
both must meet these requirements.

WARNING
EXPLOSION HAZARD
DO NOT CONNECT OR DISCONNECT EQUIPMENT WHEN A FLAMMABLE OR COMBUSTIBLE
ATMOSPHERE IS PRESENT.

WARNING
EXPLOSION HAZARD
SUBSTITUTION OF COMPONENTS MAY IMPAIR SUITABILITY FOR CLASS I, DIVISION 2 OR
ZONE 2.

WARNING

When used in hazardous environments corresponding to Class I, Division 2 or Class I, Zone

2, the device must be installed in a cabinet or a suitable enclosure.

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3.1.2 Notices for use in hazardous areas according to ATEX / UKEX / IECEx / CCC-Ex

WARNING
Requirements for the cabinet
To comply with EU Directive 2014/34 EU (ATEX 114), UK Regulation SI 2016/1107 or the
conditions of IECEx or CCC-Ex, the housing or cabinet must meet the requirements of at
least IP54 (according to EN/IEC 60529, GB/T 4208) in compliance with EN IEC/IEC 60079-7,
GB 3836.8.

WARNING
Suitable cables at high ambient temperatures in hazardous area
Use heat-resistant cables with an ambient temperature ≥ 60 °C; these cables must be rated
for an ambient temperature that is at least 20 °C higher. The cable entries used on the
housing must comply with the IP degree of protection required by EN IEC 60079-0 /
GB 3836.1.

WARNING
Transient overvoltages
Take measures to prevent transient overvoltages of more than 40% of the rated voltage (or
more than 119 V). This is guaranteed if you only operate the devices with SELV (safety
extra-low voltage) or PELV (protective extra low voltage).

3.1.3 Notices regarding use in hazardous areas according to UL HazLoc

WARNING
EXPLOSION HAZARD
DO NOT DISCONNECT WHILE CIRCUIT IS LIVE UNLESS AREA IS KNOWN TO BE NON-
HAZARDOUS.

This equipment is suitable for use in Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C and D or non-
hazardous locations only.
This equipment is suitable for use in Class I, Zone 2, Group IIC or non-hazardous locations
only.

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3.1.4 Notes on use in hazardous areas according to FM

WARNING
EXPLOSION HAZARD
You may only connect or disconnect cables carrying electricity when the power supply is
switched off or when the device is in an area without inflammable gas concentrations.

This equipment is suitable for use in Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C and D or non-
hazardous locations only.
This equipment is suitable for use in Class I, Zone 2, Group IIC or non-hazardous locations
only.

WARNING
EXPLOSION HAZARD
For operation the device is intended to be installed within an enclosure/control cabinet. The
inner temperature of the enclosure/control cabinet corresponds to the ambient temperature
of the device. Use installation wiring connections with admitted maximum operating
temperature of at least 30 °C higher than maximum ambient temperature.

3.2 Installation, removal and repairs in hazardous areas

WARNING
Unauthorized repair of devices in explosion-proof design
Risk of explosion in hazardous areas
• Repair work may only be performed by personnel authorized by Siemens.

CAUTION
Hot surfaces
Risk of burns during maintenance work on parts with a surface temperature above 70 °C
(158 °F).
• Take appropriate protective measures, for example, wear protective gloves.
• Once maintenance work is complete, restore the touch protection measures.

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WARNING
Impermissible accessories and spare parts
Risk of explosion in hazardous areas
• Only use original accessories and original spare parts.
• Observe all relevant installation and safety instructions described in the manuals for the
device or supplied with the accessories or spare parts.

WARNING
Cleaning the housing
• In hazardous areas
Only clean the outer parts of the housing with a damp, but not wet, cloth.
• In non-hazardous areas
Only clean the outer parts of the housing with a dry cloth.
Do not use any liquids or solvents.

WARNING
Lack of equipotential bonding
If there is no equipotential bonding in hazardous areas, there is a risk of explosion due to
equalizing current or ignition sparks.
• Ensure that equipotential bonding is available for the device.

WARNING
Unprotected cable ends
There is a risk of explosion due to unprotected cable ends in hazardous areas.
• Protect unused cable ends according to IEC/EN 60079-14.

WARNING
Improper installation of shielded cables
There is a risk of explosion due to equalizing currents between the hazardous area and the
non-hazardous area.
• Ground shielded cables that cross hazardous areas at one end only.
• Lay a potential equalization conductor when grounding at both ends.

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WARNING
Insufficient isolation of intrinsically safe and non-intrinsically safe circuits
Risk of explosion in hazardous areas
• When connecting intrinsically safe and non-intrinsically safe circuits, ensure that the
galvanic isolation is performed properly in compliance with local regulations (e.g. IEC
60079-14).
• Observe the device approvals applicable for your country.

WARNING
Unsuitable cables or connectors
Risk of explosion in hazardous areas
• Only use connectors that meet the requirements of the relevant type of protection.
• If necessary, tighten the connector screw connections, device fastening screws,
grounding screws, etc. according to the specified torques.
• Close unused cable openings for electrical connections.
• Check the cables for a tight fit after installation.

WARNING
Improper disassembly
Improper disassembly may result in a risk of explosion in hazardous areas.
For proper disassembly, observe the following:
• Before starting work, ensure that the electricity is switched off.
• Secure remaining connections so that no damage can occur as a result of disassembly if
the system is accidentally started up.

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3.3 Overview: Installation, configuration, commissioning

3.3 Overview: Installation, configuration, commissioning

Follow the steps as shown below. Installation and configuration can be performed
independently of each other.

Figure 3-1 Installing, connecting up and configuring the LINK

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3.4 Installing and connecting

NOTICE
Improper mounting
Improper mounting may damage the device or impair its operation.
• Before mounting the device, always ensure that there is no visible damage to the device.
• Mount the device using suitable tools. Observe the information in the respective section
about mounting.

3.4.1 Installing and connecting up the LINK

① X2: PROFIBUS interface: 1 x 9-pin D-sub female connector

② X3: Interface for ET 200SP/ET 200SP HA BusAdapter (behind the labeling plate)
③ X50: Receptacle for C-PLUG (behind the labeling plate);
④ Button. For information on the functions, refer to the section Interfaces, bus adapters, buttons
(Page 32).
⑤ X80: Connector for the redundant power supply
⑥ X1: PROFINET interface, 2 x RJ-45 jacks with ring ports X1P1R / X1P2R

Figure 3-2 Connectors of the LINK

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Installing and connecting up the LINK

Note
Only wire up the LINK with the power switched off.

Mount the LINK as follows:

1. Mount the LINK on the 35 mm DIN rail.
2. Connect the turned off power supply to the LINK. See section X80: External power supply
(Page 33).
3. Connect the LINK to Industrial Ethernet via one of the RJ-45 jacks (X1).
As an alternative you can use BusAdapters at X3, that must be plugged in with the power
turned off. When using BusAdapters, the Ethernet interface X1 is inactive.
4. When necessary, connect another component to the remaining free RJ-45 jack.
5. Connect the LINK CM to PROFIBUS.
6. Initially leave the power supply turned off.

Note
Using BusAdapters
If you use BusAdapters instead of the Ethernet interface of the LINK, do not initially plug in
the BusAdapters. The procedure is described with the commissioning.

For information on further commissioning, refer to section Commissioning and startup of the
LINK (Page 48).

3.4.2 PG/PC connector

To download the STEP 7 configuration data, you can connect the PG or the engineering
station as follows:
• Via Ethernet (recommended)
– To load the LINK in standard mode, you must first supply the LINK with an IP address,
refer to the section Configuring the IP address (Page 53).
– To download the configuration data of the LINK as a PROFINET IO proxy, you must first
assign the LINK its PROFINET device name.
• Via PROFIBUS
To download via PROFIBUS, you must first supply the LINK with the PROFIBUS address.
For information on downloading see section Commissioning and startup of the LINK
(Page 48).

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3.4.3 C-PLUG

Exchangeable storage medium C-PLUG

For configuration data, the LINK has an internal memory. As an option, the device can be
operated with a C-PLUG (Configuration Plug). You will find the memory capacity in the
section Characteristic data of the C-PLUG (Page 23).

Area of application
The C-PLUG is an exchangeable medium for storage of the configuration data of the LINK.
This means that the configuration data remains available if the device is replaced. It is
possible to replace the module without a PG/PC.
The retentive parameters include the entire configuration data and the relevant mode:

How it works
Power is supplied by the LINK. The CPLUG retains all data permanently when the power is
turned off.
Flash components are used in the C-PLUG. Note the limited number of times you can write to
the C-PLUG, see section Characteristic data of the C-PLUG (Page 23).

Inserting and removing the C-PLUG

Note
Insert and remove only when power is off
The C-PLUG must be inserted or removed only when the power is off!

Figure 3-3 Left: IE/PB-LINK PN IO without C-PLUG / Right: IE/PB-LINK PN IO with C-PLUG

The slot for the C-PLUG is located on the front: Insert the C-PLUG in the intended receptacle.

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Remove the C-PLUG only if there is a fault on the basic device. Remove the C-PLUG from the
receptacle using a screwdriver.

Operating response with the C-PLUG inserted

Status / procedure Response when adopting data / Result after startup

actions
Operation without C-PLUG
• Internal memory empty Configuration data is adopted from the The LINK runs with the configuration
STEP 7 project, Method of adoption data transferred to the internal
• No C-PLUG inserted dependent on the mode: memory. 1)
• Use as a gateway: Configuration
data is transferred using the
download function of STEP 7.
• Use as PROFINET IO device:
Configuration data is transferred
from the PROFINET IO controller.
Operation with C-PLUG
• Internal memory empty Configuration data is adopted from the The LINK runs with the configuration
STEP 7 project, Method of adoption data transferred to the C-PLUG. 1)
• Empty C-PLUG is plugged in dependent on the mode:
• Use as a gateway: Configuration
data is transferred using the
download function of STEP 7.
• Use as PROFINET IO device:
Configuration data is transferred
from the PROFINET IO controller.

• Internal memory empty Result after startup; The LINK runs with The LINK runs with the configuration
the configuration data stored on the C- data existing on the C-PLUG. 1)
• C-PLUG with valid configuration PLUG.
data is plugged in. 2)
LINK has a C-PLUG inserted after operating without a C-PLUG
• Internal memory with configuration The power for the LINK must be turned The LINK runs with the configuration
off and on again. data adopted from the C-PLUG. 1)
data
The LINK starts up with the
• C-PLUG with different but valid configuration data on the C-PLUG.
configuration data is plugged in. 2) The configuration data in the internal
• LINK is to run with data from the C- memory is deleted.
PLUG instead of with the internal
data.

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Status / procedure Response when adopting data / Result after startup

actions
• Internal memory with configuration The following situations are possible: The LINK runs with the configuration
data transferred to the C-PLUG from the
data • The C-PLUG has data written to it: internal memory. 1)
• C-PLUG is plugged in. Format the C-PLUG using special
diagnostics. The data on the C-PLUG
• Configuration data is to be adopted
is deleted.
on the C-PLUG from internal
The LINK then restarts.
memory.
• The C-PLUG is brand new (without
device ID):
Turn the power supply for the LINK
off and on again.
When the LINK starts up, the
configuration data is loaded on the C-
PLUG from the internal memory. The
configuration data in the internal
memory is deleted.
• Internal memory with configuration Back up the configuration data of the The LINK continues to run with the
internal memory with STEP 7 (with internal configuration data.
data
"Upload from device"). 3)
• C-PLUG with valid but incorrect Turn off the power to the LINK and
configuration data is plugged in remove the incorrectly inserted C-PLUG.
accidentally. Turn on the power to the LINK and
• Both sets of configuration data download the configuration data
backed up in STEP 7 to the LINK.
(internal memory and C-PLUG)
should be retained, LINK should
continue to run with internal
configuration data.

• Internal memory with configuration The power to the LINK must be The LINK continues to run with the
switched off. original internal configuration data,
data
Remove the incorrectly inserted C- which is now located on the new C-
• C-PLUG with valid but incorrect PLUG. PLUG.
configuration data is plugged in Insert a C-PLUG without a device ID The incorrectly inserted C-PLUG still has
accidentally. (e.g. brand new). its original data.
• Both sets of configuration data Switch on the power of the LINK.
(internal memory and C-PLUG) The data previously stored in the
should be retained, LINK should internal memory is transferred to the
continue to run with internal new C-PLUG.
configuration data.

1) When used as a PROFINET IO device: Only the PROFINET device name and the I&M data are stored retentively on the C-
PLUG. Configuration data is transferred from the PROFINET IO controller at each new startup and entered in the
temporary memory.
2) If the C-PLUG for the LINK does not contain valid configuration data, the device does not start up. In this case, use the
diagnostics of STEP 7 for further clarification and possibly to format the C-PLUG.
3) Only possible when using as "Gateway in standard mode".

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Backing up configuration data of the LINK

If the C-PLUG has not been written to (factory status), when the device starts up all
configuration data of the LINK is automatically backed up.
Changes to the configuration during operation are also backed up on the C-PLUG.
A basic device with an inserted C-PLUG uses the configuration data of the inserted C-PLUG
when it starts up unless the internal memory is full. This is, however, only possible when the
data from a compatible device type was written to the C-PLUG.

Replacing scenario
Saving the configuration data on the C-PLUG makes it simple to replace the LINK. If a LINK
needs to be replaced, the C-PLUG is simply taken from the replaced LINK and inserted in the
replacement device. After it starts up the first time, the replacement automatically has the
same configuration data as the replaced device.

C-PLUG formatting

Note
Using the C-PLUG of a LINK with firmware version < V3.0
If you use a C-PLUG that has already been used in a LINK with firmware version < V3.0, the C-
PLUG can only be read. To have configuration data transferred to it, this C-PLUG must be
reformatted.

Use only a C-PLUG that is formatted for the IE/PB LINK PN IO or IE/PB LINK HA.
A C-PLUG that has already been used in a different device type and that was formatted for
this device type must first be formatted for the LINK. After formatting, all data areas are
deleted on the C-PLUG and the LINK restarts.
The configuration data is adopted only after reloading or after turning on the power supply
again.
To format use STEP 7 special diagnostics > Operating mode > C-PLUG. For more detailed
information, refer to the online help in the topic "General Diagnostics Functions - C-PLUG
Diagnostics Object".

Diagnostics
Malfunctions are signaled using diagnostics mechanisms of the device (LEDs "ER" and "MT"):
• Inserting a C-PLUG that contains the configuration data of an incompatible device type.
• General malfunctions of the C-PLUG
• Duplicate database

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3.5 Commissioning and startup of the LINK

Requirements for commissioning

Prior to commissioning the LINK, make sure that the following conditions are met:
• The system is completely installed.
• The communications partners are reachable.
• The STEP 7 configuration data is complete.
• When using a C-PLUG: The C-PLUG is plugged in.
• The PG or engineering station with the STEP 7 configuration data is connected to the LINK.
See section PG/PC connector (Page 43) for information on this.

Startup behavior of the LINK

Commission the LINK by first turning on the power supply. During startup the LINK behaves
as follows:
• When starting up the first time (brand new) the LINK searches for the configuration data
in the internal memory.
The LINK changes to STOP and shows the LED pattern "Reset to factory settings", see also
section LED displays of the LINK (Page 27).
• When starting up after a phase of operation the LINK searches for the configuration data
either on the C-PLUG (if plugged in) or in the internal memory.
For information on the startup with C-PLUG refer to the section C-PLUG (Page 44).
After startup the subsequent procedure depends on the required mode.

Commissioning the LINK

After startup - depending on the mode of the LINK - follow the steps below:

LINK in standard mode

You have the following options:
• Optional: Assign or change the IP address
• Download the configuration data

LINK al PROFINET IO proxy

In this mode. the following first step is necessary:
• Assign the LINK the PROFINET device name

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Information on commissioning
Depending on the configuration tool you are using, you will find information on
commissioning in the following sections:
• STEP 7 V5
– LINK as PROFINET S2 device on the H-system
See section IE/PB LINK HA: Use in the H system (Page 64).
– LINK as PROFINET IO device
See section Commissioning the LINK as a PROFINET IO device (Page 64).
– LINK as gateway in standard mode
See section Commissioning the LINK as a gateway (Page 67).
• STEP 7 Professional
– LINK as PROFINET IO device
See section Commissioning the LINK as a PROFINET IO device (Page 71).
– LINK as gateway in standard mode
See section Commissioning the LINK in standard mode (Page 72).
For information on saving the configuration data when turning off the power supply and
when changing from RUN to STOP, see section Changing from RUN to STOP (Page 49).

Commissioning when using BusAdapters

If you use BusAdapters instead of the Ethernet interface, follow the steps below during
commissioning:
1. First download the configuration data.
2. Then turn off the power.
3. Now plug in the BusAdapter connected to the network.
4. Turn on the power.
Only now is the interface X3 of the BusAdapter active and the ports X1P1R / X1P2R of the
integrated Ethernet interface are deactivated.

3.6 Changing from RUN to STOP

In the standard mode of the LINK you can change the operating mode of the LINK between
RUN and STOP with STEP 7.

STOP → RUN
The LINK loads configured and/or downloaded data into the work memory and then changes
to RUN mode.

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RUN → STOP
With a transition phase (LED pattern "Stopping (RUN → STOP)"), the LINK changes to STOP
mode. See section LED displays of the LINK (Page 27).
• Established routed S7 connections are not terminated.
• The following functions are disabled:
– PROFINET IO
– Time-of-day synchronization
• The following functions remain enabled:
– Downloading the configuration data and diagnostics of the LINK
System connections for configuration, diagnostics and PG channel routing still exist.
– Routing function

Power ON → OFF → ON

Note
Configuration data when turning off the power
• LINK as PROFINET IO device
Configuration data loaded during startup is not stored retentively.
The configuration data downloaded from the PROFINET IO controller is not stored
retentively by the LINK. After switching the voltage of the LINK off and on, all the
configuration data except for the device name and I&M data is deleted.
During startup the configuration data is once again downloaded from the PROFINET IO
controller.
• LINK in standard mode
All stored data is retained after turning off the power and when the power is turned on
the LINK starts up as configured.

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4.1 Security recommendations
Keep to the following security recommendations to prevent unauthorized access to the
system.

General
• You should make regular checks to make sure that the device meets these
recommendations and other internal security guidelines if applicable.
• Evaluate your plant as a whole in terms of security. Use a cell protection concept with
suitable products.
• Do not connect the device directly to the Internet. Operate the device within a protected
network area.
• Keep the firmware up to date. Check regularly for security updates of the firmware and
use them.
• Check regularly for new features on the Siemens Internet pages.
– Here you will find information on network security:
Link: (http://www.siemens.com/industrialsecurity)
– Here you will find information on Industrial Ethernet security:
Link: (http://w3.siemens.com/mcms/industrial-communication/en/ie/industrial-
ethernet-security/Seiten/industrial-security.aspx)
– You will find an introduction to the topic of industrial security in the following
publication:
Link:
(http://w3app.siemens.com/mcms/infocenter/dokumentencenter/sc/ic/InfocenterLangu
agePacks/Netzwerksicherheit/6ZB5530-1AP01-
0BA4_BR_Netzwerksicherheit_en_112015.pdf)

Physical access
Restrict physical access to the device to qualified personnel.

Network attachment
Do not connect the LINK directly to the Internet. If a connection from the LINK to the Internet
is required, arrange for suitable protection before the LINK, for example a SCALANCE S with
firewall.

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Protocols

Secure and non-secure protocols

• Only activate protocols that you require to use the system.
• For security-relevant applications, disable SNMP.
• Use secure protocols when access to the device is not prevented by physical protection
measures.

List of available protocols

The following is a list of all available protocols and their ports through which the LINK can be
accessed.

Table 4- 1 List of available protocols

Service/ Protocol/ Configurable Default port Authentication Encryption

Protocol port number port status
DHCP-Client UDP/68 ✓ Open No No
NTP-Client UDP/123 ✓ Closed No No
S7 communication TCP/102 - Open No No
SNMP UDP/161 ✓ Open No No
PROFINET CM UDP/34964 ✓ Open No No
PROFINET RPC UDP/49152 to 65535 ✓ Open No No

Explanation for table:

Service/Protocol
Protocols that the device supports.
Protocol/port number
Port number assigned to the protocol.
Default port status
• Open
The port is open at the start of the configuration.
• Closed
The port is closed at the start of the configuration.
Configurable port
• ✓
The port status can be changed.
• --
The port status cannot be changed.
Authentication
Specifies whether the communication partner is authenticated.

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Encryption
Specifies whether the transfer is encrypted.

4.2 IP configuration

4.2.1 Configuring the IP address

Alternative ways of assigning the address parameters

You can decide the route and the method with which the IP address of the local interface is
obtained and assigned.
• Set IP address in the project
This is the default setting. You specify the IP address when the device is networked. The IP
address CP is therefore fixed. With this option, you need to configure the communication
connections.
The configuration can be achieved in the following ways:
– PST, see section Assign the address and network parameters with the Primary Setup
Tool (PST) (Page 55).
As an alternative to STEP 7, you can use the PST to assign the address and PROFINET
parameters.
– SINEC PNI, see section Assigning the address and network parameters with SINEC PNI
(Page 58).
As an alternative to STEP 7, you can use the SINEC PNI to assign the address and
PROFINET parameters.
– STEP 7 V5, see section Configuration with STEP 7 V5.6 (Page 59).
– STEP 7 Basic / Professional, see section Configuration with STEP 7 Basic / Professional
(Page 67).
• Obtain IP address from a DHCP server
This is an alternative method if the LINK is operated in standard mode as a gateway.
With this, you specify that the IP address is obtained from a DHCP server when the device
starts up. To do this, the MAC address of the interface or the client ID that can be entered
in the configuration or the PROFINET device name is transferred to the DHCP server.
You will find further information in the configuration manual for S7 CPs /3/ (Page 102).

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4.2.2 Restart after detection of a duplicate IP address in the network

Behavior when the LINK starts up

To save you time-consuming troubleshooting in the network, during startup the LINK detects
double addressing in the network.
If the LINK recognizes double addressing during startup, it changes to the RUN status and can
no longer be reached via the IP parameters. The LEDs "ER" and "R/S" are lit and the LED "BF PN"
flashes.

4.2.3 Remove retentive storage of the IP address if there are duplicate addresses
The IP address and the PROFINET device name of the LINK remain stored retentively:
If, for example during startup, the LINK detects a duplicate address in another network, the
LINK is not connected to the network. The LEDs "ER" and "R/S" are lit and the LED "BF PN"
flashes. The LINK is not reachable via the IP parameters.
To connect the LINK to the network, remove the retentively stored IP address as follows:
Using DCP with PST or SINEC PNI, set the IP address of the LINK to 0.0.0.0 without
configuration or set a new address.
This removes the retentively stored IP address of the LINK. The LINK can be connected into
the network.

4.3 IO cycle

Settings for IO cycle and IO cycle DP slaves

Make the settings for the IO cycle in the following two tabs of the PN IO properties:
• For the LINK in the "IO cycle" tab.
• For the DP slaves (representative of all DP slaves on the PROFIBUS line) in the "IO cycle DP
slaves" tab.

Watchdog time

Number of accepted update cycles with missing IO data

To adapt to problem situations, you can change the default number of accepted update
cycles with missing IO data (for example during commissioning). The watchdog time is
indirectly changed by this setting. In much the same way as with a PROFIBUS system,
violation of the watchdog time causes an error reaction (IO device switches the outputs to a
safe state).

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Watchdog time [ms]

Product of "update time" x "number of accepted update cycles with missing IO data".
Maximum watchdog time: 1.92 seconds.

Minimum watchdog time

With ring interconnection of the PROFINET IO devices (MRP), watchdog time must be
significantly more than 200 ms, because reconfiguration of the ring takes 200 ms on failure
of a device.

4.4 Assign the address and network parameters with the Primary
Setup Tool (PST)
With PST you assign the IP parameters and the PROFIBUS parameters to the LINK for the first
time.
You then download the configuration data to the LINK.
Note the required version of the PST, see section Requirements for use (Page 24).

Starting PST and setting the PC access

1. Connect the PC to the LINK.
2. Start the PST using the start menu:
Siemens Automation > SIMATIC > Primary Setup Tool > Primary Setup Tool
3. First set the access point of the PC with:
"Settings" > "Set PG/PC Interface"
4. Select the interface to be used and confirm the dialog.

Configuring and loading the LINK

1. Search the network for the LINK: "Network" > "Browse"
2. In the left-hand window, double-click on the displayed LINK.
The PROFIBUS and Ethernet interface of the LINK are displayed.
3. Select the Ethernet interface.
In the right-hand part of the dialog, the properties of the Ethernet interface are displayed.

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4. Enter the values for the IP address and the subnet mask.

Figure 4-1 Ethernet interface: Entering the IP address and subnet mask

5. Select the PROFIBUS interface.

In the right-hand part of the window, the network settings of the PROFIBUS interface are
displayed.

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6. From the drop-down lists, select the required values for the network settings.
If you set a user-defined profile of the bus parameters:
– Click the "Bus Parameters" button.
– Enter the required bus parameters.
– Apply the data by clicking the button.

Figure 4-2 PROFIBUS interface: Selecting network settings and bus parameters

7. In the left-hand part of the window, select the displayed LINK.

8. Click the download icon:" ".
The download of the Ethernet and PROFIBUS parameters to the LINK begins.
During the download you receive to queries.
9. , Firm these queries with "Yes" if you want to transfer the configured parameters.
Result: The parameters are downloaded to the LINK.

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4.5 Assigning the address and network parameters with SINEC PNI

4.5.1 Assigning IP parameters and PROFIBUS parameters and network settings

You assign the IP parameters and the PROFIBUS parameters to the LINK for the first time with
SINEC PNI.
You then download the configuration data to the LINK.
Note the required version of SINEC PNI; see section Requirements for use (Page 24).

Starting SINEC PNI and setting the PC access

1. Connect the PC to the LINK.
2. Start SINEC PNI on the PC.
The "Settings" page is displayed after SINEC PNI is started for the first time. On this page, you
make the settings that are used for the network scan. Before configuring these settings,
make sure that the following requirements have been met:
• The network adapter to be used is active.
• An IP address is assigned to the network adapter to be used.
Run the network scan after configuring the settings.

Run network scan

1. In the "Device list" tab, click the "Start network scan" button.
2. The LINKs found in the network are displayed with properties such as device status and IP
address.
3. Select a LINK or several LINKs in the device list and click the "Configure device" button.
The "Device configuration" window opens.
4. Enter the values for the IP address and subnet mask in the "IP configuration" tab.
5. Set the PROFIBUS parameters in the "PROFIBUS" tab:
– PROFIBUS address
– Highest PROFIBUS address
– PROFIBUS bus parameters
– Bus profile
6. If necessary, set bus parameters; you can open the dialog with the "Bus parameters..."
button.

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7. Click the "Load" button.

The download of the Ethernet and PROFIBUS parameters to the LINK begins.
During the download you receive to queries.
8. Confirm these queries with "Yes" if you want to transfer the configured parameters.
Result: The parameters are downloaded to the LINK.

4.6 Configuration with STEP 7 V5.6

4.6.1 Supported SIMATIC S7 controllers

Supported SIMATIC S7 controllers

To use the IE/PB LINK HA as S2 device, the upstream redundant PROFINET IO controller pair
must support connection of the IE/PB LINK HA as S2 device.
The following controllers support the function:

SIMATIC S7 MLFB
controllers
CPU412-5H PN/DP 6ES7 412-5HK06-0AB0
CPU414-5H PN/DP 6ES7 414-5HM06-0AB0
CPU416-5H PN/DP 6ES7 416-5HS06-0AB0
CPU417-5H PN/DP 6ES7 417-5HT06-0AB0
CPU 410SIS* 6ES7410-5FM08-0AB0
CPU 410E* 6ES7410-5HM08-0AB0
CPU 410-5H* 6ES7410-5HX08-0AB0
CPU 410 SMART* 6ES7410-5HN08-0AB0

* Only available in SIMATIC PCS 7

4.6.2 Configuring the LINK

Overview of configuration
Note the required version of the STEP 7 V5, see section Requirements for use (Page 24).

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NCM S7 is integrated in STEP 7 V5. With NCM S7 you additionally obtain direct access to NCM
diagnostics via the Start menu and the firmware loader, see section Loading firmware
(Page 81).

Note
Operation as LINK with settings compatible with the previous version
You can operate the LINK with a setting compatible with the previous versions
(6GK1 411-5AB00 and 6GK1 411-5AB10).
For information on the previous versions, refer to the manual /2/ (Page 102).

Depending on the area of application of the LINK, configuration involves the following steps:
• Use as PROFINET IO device and as gateway
– Assign the LINK the PROFINET device name the first time.
– Configure the LINK as a PROFINET IO device. During this, a DP master system is
assigned to the LINK.
During startup the configuration data is automatically downloaded from the PROFINET
IO controller.
For information on further configuration, refer to section Use as PROFINET IO device and
as gateway (Page 63).
• Use only as a gateway
– Assign the IP parameters the first time.
– Configure the LINK as an S7-300 station and download the configuration data to the
LINK.
For information on further configuration, refer to section Use only as a gateway in
standard operation (Page 66).
• Only IE/PB LINK HA: Use as PROFINET IO device and as gateway to a redundant PROFINET
IO system (as S2 device)
– Create an H-system.
– Configure the LINK as a PROFINET IO device and connect it with both controllers
(redundantly connected). During this, a DP master system is assigned to the LINK.
The LINK can also be used on one side in an H-station, but not in S2 device mode.
– Assign DP slaves to the DP master system.
For information on further configuration, refer to section IE/PB LINK HA: Use in the H
system (Page 64).

Note
Support when configuring: Online help
You will find detailed information on the procedure in the online help of STEP 7 V5.x.

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4.6.3 Setting object properties on the LINK

Configuring object properties

You can set the further properties of the LINK in HW Config or using the component view in
NetPro.
Open the properties dialog of the LINK by double-clicking or using the shortcut menu.
You can make the following settings:
• "General" tab
Here, you can enter the PROFINET device name, the device number and a comment as
well as select the Ethernet address.
• "Time-of-Day Synchronization" tab
Here, you can activate time-of-day synchronization, set the time forwarding by the LINK
and the direction. As default, this time-of-day synchronization is disabled.
You will find details in the section Time-of-day synchronization (Page 77).
• "Identification" tab
Here you configure I&M data of the LINK.
• "Diagnostics" tab
With a connected LINK, you can call up NCM special diagnostics and make the alarm
settings for the C-PLUG and a redundant power supply.
• "SNMP" tab
Here you can set whether communication via SNMPv1 is enabled or not.
Only available as IO device:
• "Device Numbers" tab
Here, you can change the device numbers of the connected DP slaves.
• "Redundancy" tab
Here you set the IO systems to which a redundancy-capable IO device is assigned.

4.6.4 Configuring the Ethernet interface

You can configure the properties of the Ethernet interface of the LINK in HW Config.
1. Open the properties dialog of the LINK by double-clicking or using the shortcut menu.
2. In the "General" tab ("Ethernet" button) open the properties dialog of the Ethernet interface.
– In the "General" tab, the general properties of the network connection are displayed.
– In the "Parameters" tab you configure IP parameters of the LINK.

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4.6.5 Configuring the PROFIBUS interface

You can set the properties of the PROFIBUS interface of the LINK in HW Config.
1. Open the properties dialog of the PROFIBUS interface of the LINK by double-clicking on the
slot "2/X2 (PROFIBUS DP)" or slot "1 (PROFIBUS DP)" as IO device.
– In the "General" tab, the general properties of the interface are displayed.
Here, you can change the name of the interface.
– In the "Addresses" tab you can change the start address of the interface.
– In the "Operating Mode" tab, you can set the DP delay time.
2. In the "General" tab, open the properties dialog of the PROFIBUS interface with the
"Properties" button.
– Here, you network the PROFIBUS interface.
– You can change the PROFIBUS address of the LINK.

4.6.6 Configuring bus adapters

Configuring BusAdapters
If you want to use the Ethernet interface of the LINK, configure the interface as described
above.
If, instead of direct connection of the Ethernet interface you want to use a BusAdapter, follow
the steps below:
1. Find the required bus module in the catalog of HW Config:
PROFINET IO > Gateway > IE/PB Link PN IO > 6GK1 411-5AB10 > V4.0 > "BusAdapter"
PROFINET IO > Gateway > IE/PB Link HA > 6GK1 411-5BB00 > V4.0 > "BusAdapter"
2. Insert the BusAdapter.
If you have already configured a BusAdapter but instead want to connect the Ethernet
interface directly select the entry "onboard" from the catalog of the BusAdapters.

Replacing BusAdapters
If you want to replace a BusAdapter already being used in the LINK in your STEP 7 project,
select the BusAdapter being used and open the shortcut menu "Replace Object...". In the
window that then opens you can replace the previous module with a new one.
As an alternative you can drag the required BusAdapter from the hardware catalog to the slot
for bus modules and confirm the replacement with "OK".

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4.6.7 Use as PROFINET IO device and as gateway

Configuring the LINK as a PROFINET IO device

1. Create a STEP 7 project with a PROFINET IO controller, e.g., an S7-300 station.
2. Open HW Config by double-clicking on the created station.
3. Create a PROFINET IO system by inserting and networking a PROFINET IO system using the
shortcut menu (right mouse button) of the PROFINET interface of the controller.
4. From the hardware catalog (PROFINET IO > Gateway) insert the LINK as an IO device on the
PROFINET IO system.
An IP address is assigned automatically for the interface in the PROFINET IO system and
the LINK is assigned a device number. The highest free device number in the current
PROFINET IO system is selected.
When you take the LINK from the hardware catalog, you will be requested to network the
LINK on the PROFIBUS interface.
5. Network the LINK on the PROFIBUS interface.
If you have not previously created a subnet, you can do this later by selecting the
PROFIBUS interface of the LINK and inserting the DP Master system using the shortcut
menu.
Result: The LINK has been created in HW Config as a PROFINET IO device with a connected
DP Master system.

Figure 4-3 LINK as a PROFINET IO device with a DP master system

Note
Creating a new DP master system
The DP Master system at the LINK is assigned to the PROFIBUS submodule. When you
create a new DP Master system, you must therefore first select the PROFIBUS submodule.

6. As far as necessary, set further properties of the LINK.

7. Configure the DP master system with its PROFIBUS nodes:

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4.6.7.1 Commissioning the LINK as a PROFINET IO device

1. Assign the LINK a device name the first time.
The LINK ships with a fixed MAC address. Without further configuration, the device can
only be reached via the Ethernet connection using this MAC address.
During configuration, an IP address is assigned automatically. This IP address is later
transferred to the LINK (IO device) when the IO controller starts up.
To allow the IO controller to identify the IO device during this procedure, first assign the
LINK a PROFINET device name - like every other IO device.
See section Overview: Installation, configuration, commissioning (Page 41) for
information on this.
To do this in the SIMATIC Manager or in HW Config use the menu command "PLC" >
"Ethernet" > "Edit Ethernet Node" > "Assign device name".
As an alternative, you can also use the PST or SINEC PNI to assign the PROFINET device
name.
Make sure that the assigned device name and the device name specified in the
configuration match. If they do not match, the controller cannot find the device and the
configured IP address is not assigned.
2. Download the configuration data to the PROFINET IO controller.
With this action, the IO controller receives the configuration data of the LINK.
When the IO controller starts up, the LINK is configured automatically like all other PROFINET
IO devices.
Configuration data loaded during start-up is not stored retentively. See also section Changing
from RUN to STOP (Page 49).

4.6.8 IE/PB LINK HA: Use in the H system

4.6.8.1 Use as S2 device

Configure in mode as PN IO proxy on the H-system

1. Create a STEP 7 project.

2. Right-click the project and select "Insert new object" > "SIMATIC H-Station".
3. Open HW Config by double-clicking on the created station.
4. Configure the redundant system. To do this, select the SIMATIC S7 controller to which the
link can be connected as S2 device. You can find a list in the section Supported SIMATIC S7
controllers (Page 59).

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5. From the hardware catalog under PROFINET IO > Gateway > IE/PB Link HA, insert the LINK as
an IO device on the corresponding PROFINET IO system.
An IP address is assigned automatically for the interfaces in the PROFINET IO systems and
the LINK is assigned a device number. The highest free device number in the current
PROFINET IO system is selected.
When you take the LINK from the hardware catalog, you will be requested to network the
LINK on the PROFIBUS interface.
6. Network the LINK on the PROFIBUS interface.
Result: The LINK is automatically connected to both PROFINET IO systems and is in S2 mode.
In addition, the LINK is created with a connected DP master system with CiR object. The
orange background shows that the device is CiR/H-CiR capable or was added using CiR/H-CiR.
7. As far as necessary, set further properties of the LINK.
8. Create the corresponding DP slaves on the DP master system.
Configure the DP master system with its PROFIBUS nodes as CiR
CiR (Configuration in RUN) is a procedure with which you can make changes during operation
of your plant.
1. Using drag-and-drop, place the desired slave from the hardware catalog onto the CiR object
in the station window.
Result: The name of the added slave is displayed on an orange background.
2. Click on the relevant CiR object and select the entry "Object properties" in the shortcut
menu. If necessary, adjust default settings such as number of DP slaves or sum of address
ranges. The CiR synchronization time cannot be changed.
3. Click the "Load to H-station" button. For the first load, the LINK must be in STOP mode.
Enable the "Forward automatically" option to load in RUN mode. You will find more
information on loading in the STEP 7 online help.

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Figure 4-4 IE/PB Link HA in the H-system

4.6.9 Use only as a gateway in standard operation

4.6.9.1 Creating a station and networking the LINK

Configuring the LINK as an S7-300 station and connecting it to Ethernet and PROFIBUS
1. Create a STEP 7 project with an S7-300 station.
2. Open the hardware configuration HW Config by double-clicking on the created station.
3. Insert the LINK from the hardware catalog under "SIMATIC 300" > "Gateway" >
"IE/PB LINK PN IO" or "IE/PB LINK HA".
When you take the LINK from the hardware catalog, you will be requested to network the
LINK on the Ethernet and PROFIBUS interface.

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4. Network the LINK on the Ethernet and PROFIBUS interface.

If you have not previously created a suitable subnet, you can do this later by selecting the
relevant interface using the shortcut menu.
Result: The LINK has been created in HW Config within the S7-300 station with a basic
module and the two submodules Ethernet and PROFIBUS.

Note
LINK as gateway between an MPI and Ethernet subnet
The LINK can also be selected as a gateway 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.

5. Configure the other properties of the LINK, see sections Setting object properties on the
LINK (Page 61) and Configuring the PROFIBUS interface (Page 62).

4.6.9.2 Commissioning the LINK as a gateway

Commissioning the LINK

1. Assign an IP address to the LINK.
To do this, select the menu command "PLC" > "Ethernet" > "Edit Ethernet Node" in HW
Config.
2. Download the configuration data to the LINK.
The first download must be from industrial Ethernet via the Ethernet interface. Depending
on the PG/PC connection subsequent downloads can be from PROFIBUS or from Industrial
Ethernet via the Ethernet interface.

4.7 Configuration with STEP 7 Basic / Professional

4.7.1 Configuring the LINK

Creating the LINK and assigning the mode

For addressing the LINK the first time and configuring it you require STEP 7 Basic / STEP 7
Professional.

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For the version and required support package, refer to the section Requirements for use
(Page 24).

Note
Operation in compatibility mode
You can operate the LINK with a compatible setting to the previous version
(6GK1 411-5AB00).
For operating the LINK in the compatibility mode, refer to the manual /2/ (Page 102) of the
previous version 6GK1 411-5AB00.

For the configuration, follow the steps below:

1. Create a STEP 7 project.
2. Insert a LINK from the catalog:
"Network components" > "Gateways" > IE/PB Link PN IO > 6GK1 411-5AB10
For the further configuration as a PROFINET I/O proxy, refer to the section Use as a
PROFINET IO device (Page 68).
For the further configuration as a gateway, refer to the section Use only as a gateway in
standard operation (Page 70).

Note
Support during configuration: Online help
The information system of STEP 7 will provide you with detailed information on the
procedure.

4.7.2 Use as a PROFINET IO device

Configuring the LINK as a PROFINET IO device.

The following is required for further configuration: You have created a project with the LINK,
see section Configuring the LINK (Page 67).

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For further configuration follow the steps below:

1. Specify the mode of the LINK in the "Gateway" parameter group:
"Network gateway as PROFINET IO proxy"
2. Connect the PROFIBUS interface of the LINK to the PROFIBUS interface of the slave by
dragging the PROFIBUS interface of the LINK onto the slave with the mouse pointer.
The interface is connected and the slave assigned to the LINK.
The LINK is assigned an automatically generated PROFIBUS address.

3. Connect the PROFINET interface of the LINK to the PROFINET interface of the IO controller by
dragging the Ethernet / PROFINET interface of the LINK onto the PROFINET interface of the
IO controller with the mouse.
The interface is connected and an automatically generated IP address is assigned to the
LINK, however the LINK is not yet assigned to an IO controller.
4. If the LINK was not assigned to an IO controller, click on the text "Not assigned".
A window with all IO controllers in the project is opened.
5. Click on the IO controller to which the LINK will be assigned.
As soon as the LINK is assigned to an IO controller, the controller name is shown in the
station icon of the LINK.

When it is assigned to an IO controller, the LINK is assigned an automatically generated

PROFINET device name that cannot be changed later.
During startup the configuration data is automatically downloaded from the PROFINET IO
controller.
You configure the remaining parameters in the parameter groups of the LINK. Here, you can
also change the PROFINET device name.
For information on downloading and further commissioning, refer to section Commissioning
the LINK as a PROFINET IO device (Page 71).

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4.7.3 Use only as a gateway in standard operation

Configuring the LINK

The following is required for further configuration: You have created a project with the LINK,
see section Configuring the LINK (Page 67).
For further configuration follow the steps below:
1. Specify the mode of the LINK in the "Gateway" parameter group:
"Gateway in standard mode"
2. Network the LINK on the Ethernet interface.
The LINK is assigned an automatically generated IP address and a PROFINET device name.
3. Network the LINK on the PROFIBUS interface.
The LINK is assigned an automatically generated PROFIBUS address.

Note
The LINK can also be selected as a gateway 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.

4. As far as necessary, set further properties of the LINK.

For information on downloading and further commissioning, refer to section Commissioning
the LINK in standard mode (Page 72).

4.7.4 Configuring bus adapters

Configuring BusAdapters
If, instead of using the Ethernet interface of the LINK you want to use a BusAdapter, follow
the steps below:
1. Select the LINK in the network view of STEP 7.
2. Disable the filter in the catalog.
You will find the available BusAdapters here: Network components > Gateways >
BusAdapter
3. Change to the device view.
4. Browse for the required BusAdapter and drag it to a free slot for bus modules on the LINK.
5. Configure the port properties of the BusAdapter.

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Note the information on downloading and further commissioning in the following sections.

Note
Ethernet interface disabled
Note that after configuring a BusAdapter, the Ethernet interface of the LINK and therefore
also the LEDs "LK1 / LK2" are deactivated.

Replacement of a BusAdapter
If you want to replace a BusAdapter used in the LINK in your STEP 7 project, select the
BusAdapter being used in the device view of the LINK and select the shortcut menu command
"Change device..." In the window that then opens you can replace the previous module with
a new one.
As an alternative you can drag the required BusAdapter from the catalog to the slot for bus
modules. A replacement icon appears and the window for changing the device opens.

4.7.5 Commissioning the LINK as a PROFINET IO device

Commissioning the LINK as a PROFINET IO device

1. If necessary change the PROFINET device name before loading.
The IP address is assigned by the controller.
Via the shortcut menu of the LINK open the online and diagnostics view ("Online &
Diagnostcs" > "Functions" > "Assign PROFINET device name").
Make sure that the device name is consistent in the LINK and in the STEP 7 configuration.
2. Download the configuration data to the PROFINET IO controller.
With this action, the IO controller receives the configuration data of the LINK. When the IO
controller starts up the LINK is configured like all other PROFINET IO devices.

Note
Restart when using BusAdapters
If you use a BusAdapter, you need to restart the LINK after downloading so that the
BusAdapter is recognized. Follow the steps outlined below:
1. Download the configuration data as described above.
2. Turn off the power.
3. Plug in the BusAdapter and connect it to the network.
4. Turn on the power.
The ports of interface X1 are then disabled.

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4.7.6 Commissioning the LINK in standard mode

Commissioning the LINK in standard mode

1. If necessary change the IP address before loading.
Via the shortcut menu of the LINK open the online and diagnostics view ("Online &
Diagnostics" > "Functions" > "Assign IP address").
Make sure that the address data on the LINK and in the STEP 7 configuration are
consistent.
2. Download the configuration data to the LINK.
When downloading the first time download via Ethernet. Depending on the PG/PC
connection, later downloads can be via PROFIBUS or Ethernet.

Note
Restart when using bus adapters
If you use a bus adapter, you need to restart the LINK after downloading so that the bus
adapter is recognized. Follow the steps outlined below:
1. Download the configuration data as described above.
2. Turn off the power.
3. Plug in the bus adapter and connect it to the network.
4. Turn on the power.
The ports of interface X1 are then disabled.

4.8 Identification and maintenance data

4.8.1 Reading out and entering I&M data

I&M data
Identification & Maintenance data (I&M data) is stored on the module.
• Identification data (I&M0)
I data is manufacturers information about the module that you only have read access to.
Some of it is printed on the housing, e.g., article number and serial number.
• Maintenance data (I&M1, 2, 3)
M data is plant-dependent information, e.g. the plant designation and the location
designation. Maintenance data is created during the configuration and written to the
module.
M data can be read and written.

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All modules of the LINK support identification data (I&M0 to I&M3). The I&M identification
data supports you in the following activities:
• Assignment of plant-related identification characteristics
• Checking the plant configuration
• Locating hardware changes in a plant
• Correcting errors in a plant
Modules can be clearly identified online using the I&M identification data.
With STEP 7 you can read out the I&M data. See the online help of STEP 7.

Configuring, reading and writing I&M data

You have the following options, for reading or writing I&M data:
• Configuring
With STEP 7
• Reading / writing
With read / write data record
(only in the "PROFINET IO proxy" mode, e.g. via the user program)

Display of the I&M data in STEP 7 V5

You can display the maintenance data I&M1, 2, 3 as follows when there is an online
connection to the LINK:
• Object properties of the LINK > tab "Diagnostics" > Start of special diagnostics > Run
• With the "PLC" > "Download Module Identification" menu command
You can display the I&M0 identification data as follows:
• In the "Gateway" mode With the "PLC" > "Module Information" menu command.
You can load all of the I&M data in the "PROFINET IO proxy" mode as follows:
• Upload to PG
With the "PLC" > "Upload Module Identification to PG" menu command
• Downloading to the module
With the "PLC" > "Download Module Identification" menu command

Reading the I&M data using STEP 7 Professional

Gateway in standard operation

Requirement: There must be an online connection to the LINK.
1. Select the LINK in the project tree.
2. Select "Online & diagnostics" > "Identification & Maintenance".

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Gateway as PROFINET IO proxy

Requirements: There must be an online connection to the relevant PROFINET IO controller.
1. Select the LINK in the project tree.
2. Select "Online & diagnostics" > "Identification & Maintenance".

Writing the I&M data using STEP 7

1. Select the LINK in the device view of the hardware and network editor.
2. Entered the required data in the properties in "General" > "Identification & Maintenance".
You can enter the following data:
– Plant designation (I&M1)
– Location identifier (I&M1)
– Installation date (I&M2)
– Additional information (I&M3)

Gateway in standard operation

When loading the hardware configuration, the I&M data is adopted directly.

Gateway as PROFINET IO proxy

When loading the hardware configuration, the I&M data is not adopted directly. The values
must be written to the device using suitable PROFINET mechanisms. STEP 7 provides suitable
functions for this.
• STEP 7 V5.x
– Select the LINK.
– Select the menu command "PLC" > "Download Module Identification".
• STEP 7 Professional
– Select the LINK in the project tree.
– Select the menu command "Options > Hardware Configuration > Compile and
Download > Download I&M Data".
– Compile the configuration data (shortcut menu)
– Download the configuration data (shortcut menu) "Download to device" > "Hardware
configuration"
– In the column "Data for Identification & Maintenance (I&M)" select the tab "Download
data" or "Download selected".

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Reading/writing I&M data with the user program

• To read I&M data in the user program, use the block SFB52 "RDREC".
• To write I&M data in the user program, use the block SFB53 "WRREC".
You will find the data records structure for distributed modules reachable via PROFINET IO /
PROFIBUS DP below.

4.8.2 Data record structure for I&M data

Reading I&M data records

You can have read access to the identification data in the "PROFINET IO proxy" mode using
the block "RDREC". You obtain the corresponding part of the identification data under the
relevant data record index.
The data records are structured as follows:

Table 4- 2 Structure of the data records with identification data I&M

Content Length (+ length header) Coding (hex)

[bytes]
Header information
BlockType 2 I&M0: 0020H
I&M1: 0021H
I&M2: 0022H
I&M3: 0023H
BlockLength 2 I&M0: 0038H
I&M1: 0038H
I&M2: 0012H
I&M3: 0038H
BlockVersionHigh 1 01
BlockVersionLow 1 00
Identification data
Identification data I&M0 / Index AFF0H: 54 (+6)
(see table below) I&M1 / Index AFF1H: 54 (+6)
I&M2 / Index AFF2H: 16 (+6)
I&M3 / Index AFF3H: 54 (+6)

Table 4- 3 Data record structure for I&M identification data

Identification data Access Default Explanation

Identification data 0: (data record index AFF0 hex)
VendorIDHigh Read (1 byte) 00H Name of the manufacturer (2AH =
VendorIDLow Read (1 byte) 2AH SIEMENS AG).
Order_ID Read (20 bytes) - MLFB of the IE/PB LINK PN IO or IE/PB LINK
HA or an inserted BusAdapter
IM_SERIAL_NUMBER Read (16 bytes) - Serial number (device-specific)
IM_HARDWARE_REVISION Read (2 bytes) 1...x Hardware product version

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Identification data Access Default Explanation

IM_SOFTWARE_REVISION Read Firmware version Firmware version of the module
• SWRevisionPrefix (1 byte) V

• IM_SWRevision_Functional_E (1 byte) 00 - FFH

nhancement

• IM_SWRevision_Bug_Fix (1 byte) 00 - FFH

• IM_SWRevision_Internal_ (1 byte) 00 - FFH

Change
IM_REVISION_COUNTER Read (2 bytes) 0000H Selected changes on the module (not
used)
IM_PROFILE_ID Read (2 bytes) 0000H Generic Device
IM_PROFILE_SPECIFIC_TYPE Read (2 bytes) 0001H CPU
0003H I/O module
0005H Interface module / BusAdapter
0006H Active network infrastructure component
IM_VERSION Read 0101H Version of the identification data
(1 byte) (0101H = Version 1.1)
• IM_Version_Major

• IM_Version_Minor (1 byte)

IM_SUPPORTED Read (2 bytes) 000EH Existing identification data (I&M1 to

I&M3)
Maintenance data 1: (data record index AFF1 hex)
IM_TAG_FUNCTION Read / write (32 - Plant-wide unique identification of the
bytes) module
IM_TAG_LOCATION Read / write (22 - Installation location of the module
bytes)
Maintenance data 2: (data record index AFF2 hex)
IM_DATE Read / write (16 YYYY-MM-DD HH:MM Installation date of the module
bytes)
Maintenance data 3: (data record index AFF3 hex)
IM_DESCRIPTOR Read / write (54 - Additional information
bytes)

Reading I&M data records with data record 255 (distributed via PROFIBUS DP)
The modules support standardized access to identification data via DS 255 (index 65000 to
65003). You will find more information on the data structure of DS 255 in the specifications
of Profile Guidelines Part 1: Identification & Maintenance Functions - Order No. 3.502, version
1.2 from October 2009.

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4.9 Time-of-day synchronization

Synchronization method
The LINK supports time-of-day synchronization methods listed below.
Both in NTP and in the SIMATIC mode, the time-of-day is transferred as UTC (Universal Time
Coordinated).
With the SIMATIC mode you require a time master in a network.
If time-of-day synchronization is enabled in the configuration, you can set whether the LINK
simply adopts the time-of-day or adopts it and forwards it. The following options are
available:
• NTP
– Adopt the time of day
– Adopt the time of day and forward it to PROFIBUS
• SIMATIC mode
– Adopt the time of day from Ethernet (no forwarding to PROFIBUS)
– Adopt the time of day from PROFIBUS (no forwarding to Ethernet)
– Adopt the time of day from Ethernet and forward it to PROFIBUS
– Adopt the time of day from PROFIBUS and forward it to Ethernet

NTP mode
With the NTP method, the LINK sends time-of-day queries at regular intervals to one to four
NTP servers in the subnet (LAN).
• The update interval (synchronization cycle) specifies the interval between the time
queries.
• "Accept time from non-synchronized NTP servers" option
If the option is enabled, the LINK also accepts the time-of-day from non-synchronized NTP
servers with stratum 16.
If the option is disabled, the response is as follows: If the LINK receives a time-of-day
frame from an unsynchronized NTP server with stratum 16, the time of day is not set
according to the frame. In this case, none of the NTP servers is displayed as "NTP master"
in the diagnostics; but rather only as being "reachable".

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4.10 Overview: Access to the LINK as proxy

Overview of the options for accessing the LINK in the "PROFINET IO proxy" mode
If there is a connection established to the PROFINET IO controller you have the following
options for accessing the LINK.
Note: Stopping the IO controller CPU does not lead to connection termination with the LINK.

Access to LINK Access STOP ⇔ Memory Resetting to factory Initialization Restart

via path START reset settings
With Without or PROFINET IP
C-PLUG with C- device parameter
from LINK PLUG name s
V2 (formatted
for LINK V3)
Taster - -1 -1 + + -1 -1 +
PST / PRONETA IE -1 -1 -4 + + -3 -1
PST PB -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1
Special diagnostics IE -2 -2 -2 -2 + -3 -1
Special diagnostics PB -2 -2 -2 -2 -1 -1 -1
STEP 7 IE -2 -2 -4 + + -3 -1
STEP 7 PB -2 -2 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1
1: Is not supported.
2: Is not allowed because an IP service is used here. Permitted with DCP-based services, since only possible locally.
3: According to IEC 61158-x-10 changing the IP parameters of an IO device when a connection is established is not
permitted.
4: Not supported for reasons of compatibility. Reformatting the C-PLUG for IE/PB LINK PN IO V3 is permitted.

There are restrictions in the following situations:

• The LINK in "Proxy" mode is in the STOP status.
• The LINK in "Proxy" mode has no connection to the IO controller.
• The LINK is in "Standard mode" and was configured only via PST (DCP).

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5.1 Diagnostics options
The following diagnostics options are available:

LEDs of the module

For information on the LED displays, refer to the section LEDs, connectors, buttons (Page 27).

STEP 7 Professional: The "Diagnostics" tab in the Inspector window

If you access the LINK via Ethernet, you obtain the following information on the selected
module:
• Entries in the diagnostics buffer
• Information on the online status of the module

STEP 7 Professional: Diagnostics functions via the "Online > Online and diagnostics" menu
Using the online functions, you can read diagnostics information from the LINK from an
engineering station on which the project with the LINK is stored. You obtain, for example; the
following static information:
• General information on the module
• Information on the diagnostics status
• Diagnostics buffer entries
• Information on the PROFINET interface
• Information on the DP interface
You will find further information on the diagnostics functions of STEP 7 in the STEP 7
information system.

STEP 7 V5
The known diagnostics tools are available to you here:
• HW Config
• NCM diagnostics
• Diagnostics buffer of the module and the controller
• PST/SINEC PNI

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SNMP
You will find detailed information about the supported functions in the section SNMP
(Page 85).

Monitoring the C-PLUG and the redundant power supply

In the configuration you can activate monitoring of the C-PLUG and the redundant power
supply. When the monitoring is activated, when certain errors occur a diagnostics entry is
made in the diagnostics buffer. For details, refer to the STEP 7 online help.

5.2 Diagnostic information

User program
For the lower-level PROFIBUS DP slaves, the full PROFIBUS DP standard diagnostics (244
bytes) can be read out by means of "Read data record" (data record number 256, logical
address of the DP slave).

5.3 Clearing and for resetting to factory settings

The CP has a two-level function available for resetting memory:
• Memory reset
Following the memory reset, the LINK retains the retentive parameters. The LINK is
therefore immediately ready for downloads using the IP address.
The retentive parameters include:
– IP address, subnet mask and, if applicable, router address, PROFINET device name
– LAN settings
– I&M data
• Reset to factory settings

Note
LINK no longer reachable after reset
After resetting to factory settings the LINK is no longer reachable with its previous IP
parameters.
For information on the restrictions in the "PROFINET IO proxy" mode, refer to the section
Overview: Access to the LINK as proxy (Page 78),

After resetting, the LINK only contains the MAC address (as shipped). The content of the
C-PLUG is completely deleted, the formatting is retained.
The LINK restarts.

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How to use the function

• Memory reset
– In STEP 7 V5 / special diagnostics with the "Operating Mode" > "Clear/Reset Module"
menu command
– In STEP 7 Basic/Professional via "Online & diagnostics" > "Go online" > "Online tools" >
open input box > button "MRES"
• Reset to factory settings
– In STEP 7 V5.x with the menu command "PLC" > "Ethernet" > "Edit Ethernet Node" >
"Reset to Factory Settings"
– In STEP 7 / special diagnostics with the menu command "Operating Mode" > "Reset to
Factory Defaults"
– In STEP 7 Professional with "Online" > "Online & Diagnostics" > "Functions" > "Reset to
Factory Settings"
– In SINEC PNI via the menu command "Device list" > "Reset device" > "Reset to factory
settings"
– In PST with the menu command "Module" > "Reset".
– By pressing the button
Press the button initially for 3 seconds to change from normal mode to the
maintenance mode.
After this, press the button again for 10 seconds to reset the LINK.
For information on changing to the maintenance mode using the button, see section
Maintenance mode (Page 34).

5.4 Loading firmware

The LINK supports the loading of new firmware files via STEP 7 in the following ways:
• Via Ethernet (*.upd file)
• Via PROFIBUS with the firmware loader (*.fwl firmware file)
If a new firmware version is available for the module, you will find this on the Internet pages
of Siemens Industry Online Support:
Link: (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/ps/15406/dl)

Loading firmware via PROFIBUS

Requirements

Note
The new firmware can only be downloaded if the PROFIBUS interface parameter assignment.
"FWL_FAST_LOAD" of the PG/PC CP is enabled.

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The PG/PC must be connected to the LINK via a direct point-to-point connection via PROFIBUS.
There must be no other node on the bus.

Procedure
The firmware is downloaded from the PC/PG via PROFIBUS.
A new firmware file can only be loaded in maintenance mode after a restart. You effect a
restart using the button (see below) or by turning the power supply off and on. After the
restart you can start to load a new firmware file within the first 10 seconds.
To change to the maintenance mode using the button, follow he steps below:
1. Press the button initially for 3 seconds to change from normal mode to the maintenance
mode.
The LEDs signal the maintenance mode, see section LED displays of the LINK (Page 27).
2. Then press the button twice briefly within 5 seconds.
The LINK restarts.
After the restart the LINK remains ready for new firmware for 10 seconds.
For information on switching over see also section Maintenance mode (Page 34).
3. On the PG/PC start the load procedure within the first 10 seconds after changing to
maintenance mode.
The firmware update is completed when the LED pattern "Loaded firmware being activated"
goes off, see also section LED displays of the LINK (Page 27).
You will find more information on loading the firmware in the online help of STEP 7 or in the
online help of the firmware loader.

Loading firmware using the STEP 7 NCM firmware loader

The firmware loader is installed, along with STEP 7 V5.
Open the firmware loader from the Windows Start menu:
"Siemens Automation > SIMATIC > STEP 7 > NCM S7 > Firmware Loader"
You will find more information in the online help of the firmware loader.

Loading firmware files (> V4.0) in STEP 7 Basic / Professional

1. Select the LINK.
2. Open the "Online" > "Online & diagnostics" menu.
3. In the online view, open the parameter group. "Functions" > "Firmware-Update" and start
the firmware update using the button "Start updating the firmware".
The window. "SIMATIC NET Firmware - Loader" opens and guides you through the
installation process.

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Loading firmware files (> V4.0) in STEP 7 V5.x

Possible as of version:
• IE/PB LINK HA: STEP 7 V5.6 + SP2 + HF3 + HSP 1111
• IE/PB LINK PN IO: STEP 7 V5.6 + SP2 + HF3 + HSP 113
• Via Ethernet: V5.6 SP2 HF3 (independent of HSP), if a LINK V4.0 is configured in each case
You can simply load the firmware and activate it later or enable the "Activate firmware after
loading" option.
You will find more information on loading the firmware in the STEP 7 online help (section
"Updating Firmware in Modules and Submodules Online").

Behavior after loading a firmware file

Once loading the firmware is completed, the LINK restarts and automatically returns to
productive operation.
Check, for example with the special diagnostics of STEP 7 whether the new firmware is
enabled after loading.

5.5 Upload tp PG/Upload from device

Uploading from the device (STEP 7)

If you want to upload the configuration data from the device to the PG or engineering
station, in the selection dialog you need to set the rack to 0 and the slot to 0 or 2.

5.6 Replacing a module

5.6.1 Resetting address data

Note
Resetting address data if the use of the LINK is changed
If the LINK has already been operated in your plant and you want to use it at a different
location in the plant, it starts up with the configured parameters.
If the LINK has been used previously in your plant or has been repaired, delete all stored data
by resetting to the factory settings.
The MAC address is stored permanently on the LINK and is not deleted when you reset to the
factory settings.

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5.6.2 Replacing older modules

Replacing scenario
The LINKs 6GK1 411-5AB10 and 6GK1 411-5BB00 can be used as a replacement for the
following predecessor product:
• 6GK1 411-5AB00

Replacement variants
When replacing a predecessor module (6GK1 411-5AB00) with the LINK (6GK1 411-5AB10) .
The following variants can be distinguished:
• Replacement with unchanged configuration (module replacement)
An existing module is replaced by a new module without changing the configuration.
To load the unchanged configuration on the new module, two methods are possible:
– Load the existing configuration data on the new module.
– Insert the C-PLUG of the predecessor module in the new module.

Note
Older C-PLUG cannot be overridden with data of the new LINK
A C-PLUG of the predecessor module cannot be overridden with data of the new LINK.
If you want to load the configuration data of the link 6GK1 411-5AB00 on the C-PLUG of
the predecessor module, you must first reformat the C-PLUG. See section C-PLUG
(Page 44) for information on this.

• Replacement with new configuration

An existing module is replaced by a new module with a new configuration.
If adaptations are made to the configuration, the IE/PB LINK PN IO can be used instead of a
module with firmware version V2.x or V1.0. The LINK used previously is replaced by the
new LINK in the configuration:
Load the new configuration on the new module.
Unless otherwise specified, in both cases, the range of functions of the previous module
continues to be supported.

5.6.3 Replacing a module without PG/PC

An existing module can be replaced by a new module without changing the configuration.
To load the unchanged configuration on the new module, insert the C-PLUG of the removed
module in the new module.
For information on replacing with previous modules, refer to the information in section
Replacing older modules (Page 84).

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Obtain IP address from a DHCP server (only with network gateway in standard mode)
When configuring in STEP 7, you can specify the IP configuration for the LINK. One option
here is that the LINK obtains the IP address from a DHCP server with configured topology
through neighborhood discovery (LLDP).
The DHCP server can assign the IP address based on the client ID, the MAC address or the host
name.
If after a replacement, the LINK should always receive the same IP address from the DHCP
server, always configure a client ID or a host name.

5.7 SNMP

SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol)

SNMP is a protocol for diagnostics and managing networks and nodes in the network. To
transmit data, SNMP uses the connectionless UDP protocol.
The information on the properties of SNMP-compliant devices is entered in MIB files (MIB =
Management Information Base).
You will find detailed information on SNMP and the Siemens Automation MIB in the manual
/5/ (Page 102).
For more detailed information on using MIB files, refer to the documentation of the SNMP
client you are using (example of an SNMP client: SNMP OPC server from SIMATIC NET).

Range of performance of the LINK

The LINK supports data queries using SNMP in version V1 (standard). The LINK returns the
content of certain MIB objects according to the MIB II standard and the part of the Siemens
Automation MIB relevant for the LINK.
Traps are not supported.

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Supported MIBs in SNMPv1

The LINK supports the following MIBs and groups of MIB objects:
• MIB II (acc. to RFC1213)
– System
– Interfaces
– IP
– ICMP
– TCP
– UDP
– SNMP
The following groups of the standard MIB II are not supported:
– AT
– EGP
– Transmission
• LLDP MIB
• MRP Monitoring
• Siemens Automation MIB
Note that write access is permitted only for the following MIB objects of the "System"
group:
– sysContact
– sysLocation
– sysName
A set sysName is sent as the host name using DHCP option 12 to the DHCP server to
register with a DNS server.
For all other MIB objects and groups, only read access is possible for security reasons.

Access permissions using community name

The LINK uses the following community names to control the access rights in the SNMP
agent:

Table 5- 1 Access rights in the SNMP agent

Type of access Community name *)

Read access public
Read and write access private

*) Note the use of lowercase letters!

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6.1 Technical specifications of the LINK

Table 6- 1 Technical specifications

Technical specifications
Attachment to Industrial Ethernet
Article numbers • IE/PB LINK PN IO • 6GK1 411-5AB10
• IE/PB LINK HA (conformal coating) • 6GK1 411-5BB00
Amount 1 x PROFIBUS interface
1 x PROFINET interface with 2port switch
Design of the PROFIBUS interface Connector 9-pin D-sub female connector
Transmission rate 9.6 / 19.2 / 45.45 / 93.75 / 187.5 / 500 Kbps
1.5 / 3 / 6 / 12 Mbps
Design of PROFINET interface (2port Connector 2 x RJ-45 jacks
switch) Transmission rate 10 / 100 Mbps
When working with PROFINET IO and cyclic
transfer, the transmission speed of
100 Mbps full duplex is mandatory.
Aging time 5 minutes
Special features of the ports X1 P1 R Integration in ring topology / MRP possible
and X1 P2 R
Electrical data
External power supply, redundant Power supply 24 VDC
setup Permitted range +20.4 V to +28.8 V
Current consumption From external power supply • 200 mA typical (without connected
BusAdapter)
• 300 mA maximum
Effective power loss Typical 4.8 W
Maximum 7.2 W
Permitted ambient conditions
Ambient temperature During operation with the rack IE/PB LINK PN IO: 0 °C to +60 ℃
installed horizontally IE/PB LINK HA: -40 °C ... +70 °C
During operation with the rack IE/PB LINK PN IO: 0 °C to +40 °C
installed vertically IE/PB LINK HA: -40 °C ... +40 °C
During storage -40 °C to +70 °C
During transportation -40 °C to +70 °C
Relative humidity During operation ≤ 95 % at 25 °C, no condensation
Operating altitude During operation ≤ 2000 m above sea level at max. 60 °C
ambient temperature
Contaminant concentration Acc. to ISA-S71.04 severity level G1, G2, G3
Design, dimensions and weight

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Technical specifications
Module format Housing of the ET 200SP device family
Properties IE/PB LINK HA: Coated printed circuit board (conformal coating)
Degree of protection IP20
Weight Approx. 600 g
Dimensions (W x H x D) 100 x 117 x 74 mm
Installation options Installation on a rail: 35 mm DIN rail
Product functions *

* You will find further functions in the section Application and properties (Page 13).
Over and above this, all the information listed in the system manual "Distributed I/O System
ET 200SP" applies to the LINK:
• Electromagnetic compatibility
• Transportation/storage conditions
• Mechanical and climatic environmental conditions
• Information on insulation checks, protection class and degree of protection
For the system manual see /4/ (Page 102).

6.2 Pinout of the Ethernet interface

Pinout of the Ethernet interface

The table below shows the pin assignment of the Ethernet interface. The pin assignment
corresponds to the Ethernet standard 802.3-2005, 100BASE-TX version.

Table 6- 2 Pin assignment of the Ethernet interface

View of the RJ-45 jack Pin Signal name Assignment

1 TD Transmit Data +
2 TD_N Transmit Data -
3 RD Receive Data +
4 GND Ground
5 GND Ground
6 RD_N Receive Data -
7 GND Ground
8 GND Ground

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6.3 Pin assignment of the PROFIBUS interface

PROFIBUS interface

Table 6- 3 Pinout of the D-sub socket

Pin Description Pin Description

1 - not used - 6 VP: Power supply +5 V only for bus
terminating resistors;
not for supplying external devices
2 - not used - 7 - not used -
3 RxD/TxD-P: Data line B 8 RxD/TxD-N: Data line A
4 CNTR-P: RTS 9 - not used -
5 DGND: Ground for data signals Housing Ground connector
and VP

PROFIBUS cable and connector

NOTICE
Contacting the shield of the PROFIBUS cable
The shield of the PROFIBUS cable must be contacted. To do this, strip the insulation from the
end of the PROFIBUS cable and connect the shield to functional earth.

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Approvals issued

Note
Issued approvals on the type plate of the device
The specified approvals apply only when the corresponding mark is printed on the product.
You can check which of the following approvals have been granted for your product by the
markings on the type plate.

Documents on the Internet

You will find the declarations of conformity listed below and certificates of the product on the
Internet at the following address:
Link:
You can view the considered standards in the respective certificate which is available on the
Internet at the address listed above.

Address for declarations of conformity

The EU and the UK declarations of conformity are available to all responsible authorities at:
Siemens Aktiengesellschaft
Digital Industries
P.O. Box 48 48
90026 Nuremberg
Germany

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EC declaration of conformity
The CP meets the requirements and safety objectives of the following EU directives and it
complies with the harmonized European standards (EN) for programmable logic controllers
which are published in the official documentation of the European Union.
• 2014/34/EU (ATEX explosion protection directive)
Directive of the European Parliament and the Council of 26 February 2014 on the
approximation of the laws of the member states concerning equipment and protective
systems intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres, official journal of the EU
L96, 29/03/2014, pages. 309-356
• 2014/30/EU (EMC)
EMC directive of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 February 2014 on the
approximation of the laws of the member states relating to electromagnetic compatibility;
official journal of the EU L96, 29/03/2014, p. 79-106
• 2011/65/EU (RoHS)
Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council of 8 June 2011 on the restriction
of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment

UK Declaration of Conformity

Importer UK:
Siemens plc
Sir William Siemens House
Princess Road
Manchester
M20 2UR
The product meets the requirements of the following directives:
• UKEX Regulations
SI 2016/1107 The Equipment and Protective Systems Intended for Use in Potentially
Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 2016, and related amendments.
• EMC Regulations
SI 2016/1091 The Electromagnetic Compatibility Regulations 2016.
• RoHS Regulations
SI 2012/3032 The Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and
Electronic Equipment Regulations 2012, and related amendments.

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ATEX, IECEx, UKEX and CCC Ex certification

Observe the information in the "Use of subassemblies/modules in a Zone 2 Hazardous Area"
document, which you will find here:
• On the documentation DVD supplied with the product, under:
"All documents" >"Use of subassemblies/modules in a Zone 2 Hazardous Area"
• On the Internet at the following address:
Link:
The conditions must be met for safe usage of the product according to the section Notices for
use in hazardous areas according to ATEX / UKEX / IECEx / CCC-Ex (Page 37).
The product meets the explosion protection requirements outlined below.

II 3 G Ex ec IIC T4 Gc
• DEKRA 18ATEX0027 X
• DEKRA 21UKEX0003 X
• IECEx DEK 18.0019 X
Importer UK:
Siemens plc,
Manchester
M20 2UR
(Ex na IIC T4 Gc, not on the nameplate)

The products meet the requirements of the following standards:

EN/IEC 60079-7, GB 3836.8
EN IEC/IEC 60079-0, GB 3836.1
You will find the considered standards in the currently valid certificates.

EMC
The product meets the requirements of the following directives:
• EU directive 2014/30/EU "Electromagnetic Compatibility" (EMC directive)
• EMC Regulations SI 2016/1091 The Electromagnetic Compatibility Regulations 2016, and
related amendments.
Applied standards:
• EN 61000-6-2
Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Part 6-2: Generic standards - Immunity for industrial
environments
• EN 61000-6-4
Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Part 6-4: Generic standards - Emission standard for
industrial environments

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RoHS
The product meets the requirements of the following directives:
• EU directive 2011/65/EU on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in
electrical and electronic equipment.
• SI 2012/3032 The Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and
Electronic Equipment Regulations 2012, and related amendments.
Applied standard: EN 50581:2012

c(UL)us
Applied standards:
• Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.: UL 61010-1 (Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment
for Measurement, Control, and Laboratory Use - Part 1: General Requirements)
• IEC/UL 61010-2-201 (Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement,
control and laboratory use. Particular requirements for control equipment)
• Canadian Standards Association: CSA C22.2 No. 142 (Process Control Equipment)
Report / UL file: E 85972 (NRAG, NRAG7)

cULus Hazardous (Classified) Locations

Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.: cULus IND. CONT. EQ. FOR HAZ. LOC.
Applied standards:
• ANSI ISA 12.12.01
• CSA C22.2 No. 213-M1987
APPROVED for Use in:
• Cl. 1, Div. 2, GP. A, B, C, D T3...T6
• Cl. 1, Zone 2, GP. IIC T3...T6
Ta: Refer to the temperature class on the nameplate of the product.
Report / UL file: E223122 (NRAG, NRAG7)
Note the conditions for the safe deployment of the product according to the section
Important notes on using the device (Page 35).

CSA
CSA Certification Mark Canadian Standard Association (CSA) nach Standard C 22.2 No. 142:
• Certification Record 063533–C-000

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FM
Factory Mutual Approval Standards:
• Class 3600
• Class 3611
• Class 3810
• ANSI/ISA 61010-1
Report Number 3049847
Class I, Division 2, Group A, B, C, D, T4
Class I, Zone 2, Group IIC, T4
You will find the temperature class on the type plate on the module.

Australia - RCM
The product meets the requirements of the AS/NZS 2064 standards (Class A).

Canada
This class A digital device meets the requirements of the Canadian standard ICES-003.

AVIS CANADIEN
Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

MSIP 요구사항 - For Korea only

A급 기기(업무용 방송통신기자재)
이 기기는 업무용(A급) 전자파 적합기기로서 판매자 또는 사용자는 이 점을 주의하시기
바라며, 가정 외의 지역에서 사용하는것을 목적으로 합니다.
Note that in terms of the emission of interference, this device corresponds to limit class A.
This device can be used in all areas except for residential environments.

Current approvals
SIMATIC NET products are regularly submitted to the relevant authorities and approval
centers for approvals relating to specific markets and applications.
If you require a list of the current approvals for individual devices, consult your Siemens
contact or check the Internet pages of Siemens Industry Online Support:
Link: (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/ps/15406/cert)

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A.1 BusAdapter
As an alternative to the integrated Ethernet interface X1, the LINK supports connection to the
Ethernet network BusAdapter of the ET 200SP/ET 200SP HA device family. A BusAdapter does
not ship with the LINK.
The LINK supports the following BusAdapters:
• BA 2xRJ45
PROFINET BusAdapter with the following connectors:
– 2 x Ethernet jack RJ45
Article number: 6ES7193-6AR00-0AA0
• BA 2xFC
PROFINET BusAdapter with the following connectors:
– 2 x direct connection of the bus cable (FastConnect)
Article number: 6ES7193-6AF00-0AA0
• BA 2xSCRJ
PROFINET BusAdapter with the following connectors:
– 2 x fiber-optic cable POF/PCF
Article number: 6ES7193-6AP00-0AA0
• BA SCRJ/RJ45
PROFINET BusAdapter, media converter FO - copper with the following connectors:
– 1 x fiber-optic cable POF/PCF
– 1 x Ethernet jack RJ45
Article number: 6ES7193-6AP20-0AA0
• BA SCRJ/FC
PROFINET BusAdapter, media converter FO - copper with the following connectors:
– 1 x fiber-optic cable POF/PCF
– 1 x direct connection of the bus cable (FastConnect)
Article number: 6ES7193-6AP40-0AA0
• BA 2xLC
PROFINET BusAdapter with the following connectors:
– 2 x fiber-optic cable glass fiber
Article number: 6ES7193-6AG00-0AA0

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• BA LC/RJ45
PROFINET BusAdapter, media converter FO - copper with the following connectors:
– 1 x fiber-optic cable glass fiber
– 1 x Ethernet jack RJ45
Article number: 6ES7193-6AG20-0AA0
• BA LC/FC
PROFINET BusAdapter, media converter FO - copper with the following connectors:
– 1 x fiber-optic cable glass fiber
– 1 x direct connection of the bus cable (FastConnect)
Article number: 6ES7193-6AG40-0AA0
• BA 2xRJ45 VD HA
Ethernet adapter for communication via 2-, 4- or 8-wire copper lines (Variable Distance)
Article number: 6GK5991-2VA00-8AA2
• BA 2xRJ45 HA
PROFINET BusAdapter with the following connectors:
– 2 x Ethernet jack RJ45
Article number: 6DL1193-6AR00-0AA0
• BA 2xFC HA
PROFINET BusAdapter with the following connectors:
– 2 x direct connection of the bus cable (FastConnect)
Article number: 6DL1193-6AF00-0AA0
• BA 2xLC HA
PROFINET BusAdapter with the following connectors:
– 2 x fiber-optic cable glass fiber
Article number: 6DL1193-6AG00-0AA0
• BA LC/FC HA
PROFINET BusAdapter with the following connectors:
– 1 x fiber-optic cable glass fiber
– 1 x direct connection of the bus cable (FastConnect)
Article number: 6DL1193-6AG40-0AA0
• BA LC/RJ45 HA
PROFINET BusAdapter with the following connectors:
– 1 x fiber-optic cable glass fiber
– 1 x Ethernet jack RJ45
Article number: 6DL1193-6AG20-0AA0

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SIPLUS ET 200SP
• BA 2xRJ45 SIPLUS
PROFINET BusAdapter with the following connectors:
– 2 x Ethernet jack RJ45
Article number: 6AG1193-6AR00-7AA0 (based on 6ES7193-6AR00-0AA0)
• BA 2xFC SIPLUS
PROFINET BusAdapter with the following connectors:
– 2 x direct connection of the bus cable (FastConnect)
Article number: 6AG1193-6AF00-7AA0 (based on 6ES7193-6AF00-0AA0)
• BA 2xSCRJ SIPLUS
PROFINET BusAdapter with the following connectors:
– 2 x fiber-optic cable POF/PCF
Article number: 6AG1193-6AP00-2AA0 (based on 6ES7193-6AP00-0AA0)
• BA 2xLC SIPLUS
PROFINET BusAdapter with the following connectors:
– 2 x fiber-optic cable glass fiber
Article number: 6AG1193-6AG00-2AA0 (based on 6ES7193-6AG00-0AA0)
You will find the pinout of the Ethernet interface of the BusAdapter with RJ-45 connector in
section Pinout of the Ethernet interface (Page 88).
You will find further details in the manual /4/ (Page 102) and in the Siemens Industry Mall.
Link: (https://mall.industry.siemens.com)

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A.2 C-PLUGs

A.2 C-PLUGs

Usable C-PLUGs
The LINK can be operated with a C-PLUG, a removable data storage medium of configuration
data. A C-PLUG does not ship with the LINK.
The following C-PLUGs are available:
• C-PLUG 32
Article number: 6GK1 900-0AB00
Memory: 32 MB
• C-PLUG 32 (conformal coating)
Article number: 6GK1 900-0AQ00
Memory: 32 MB
• C-PLUG 256
Article number: 6GK1 900-0AB01
Memory: 256 MB
• C-PLUG 256
Article number: 6GK1 900-0AB10
Memory: 256 MB
• SIPLUS C-Plug 256 (conformal coating)
Article number: 6AG1 900-0AB10-7AA0
Memory: 256 MB
Recommendation: Avoid writing data cyclically. The flash area allows a limited number of
write cycles.
You will find further details in the Siemens Industry Mall.
Link: (https://mall.industry.siemens.com)

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Where to find Siemens documentation
• Article numbers
You will find the article numbers for the Siemens products of relevance here in the
following catalogs:
– SIMATIC NET - Industrial Communication / Industrial Identification, catalog IK PI
– SIMATIC - Products for Totally Integrated Automation and Micro Automation, catalog
ST 70
You can request the catalogs and additional information from your Siemens
representative. You will also find the product information in the Siemens Industry Mall at
the following address:
Link: (https://mall.industry.siemens.com)
• Manuals on the Internet
You will find SIMATIC NET manuals on the Internet pages of Siemens Industry Online
Support:
Link: (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/ps/15247/man)
Go to the required product in the product tree and make the following settings:
Entry type “Manuals”
• Manuals on the data medium
You will find manuals of SIMATIC NET products on the data medium that ships with many
of the SIMATIC NET products.

B.1 /1/
SIMATIC NET
IE/PB LINK PN IO
(6GK1 411-5AB10)
Operating Instructions
Siemens AG
Link: (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/19299692)

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B.2 /2/

B.2 /2/
SIMATIC NET
IE/PB LINK PN IO
(6GK1 411-5AB00)
Operating Instructions (2005)
Siemens AG
Link: (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/19299692)

B.3 /3/
SIMATIC NET
S7 CPs for Industrial Ethernet
Configuring and Commissioning
Manual Part A - General Applications
Configuration Manual
Siemens AG
Link: (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/30374198)

B.4 /4/
SIMATIC
Distributed I/O System ET 200
system manual
Siemens AG
Link: (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/109742709)

B.5 /5/
SIMATIC NET
Diagnostics and configuration with SNMP
Diagnostics manual
Siemens AG
Link: (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/de/en/view/103949062)

B.6 /6/
SIMATIC NET
PROFINET in SIMATIC PCS 7
Guidelines and Blueprints
Siemens AG
Link: (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/de/en/view/72887082)

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IP address
From DHCP server, 85
A IP configuration, 19
Article number, 3
L
B LLDP, 85
BusAdapter, 97
M
C Maintenance mode, 17, 32, 34
Media redundancy
C-PLUG - monitoring, 80
MRP, 19
Cross references (PDF), 5
MIBs, 86
Modes, 13
D
Double addressing in the network, 54 N
NTP, 77
E
Ethernet interface O
Assignment, 88
Operating modes, 17, 32

F P
Field devices
PNI, 58
Parameter assignment, routing, 22
Power supply (redundant), 21
Firmware version, 3
PROFIBUS interface
Assignment, 89
PROFINET IO proxy, 13
G
PROFINET system redundancy (S2), 20
Glossary, 7 PROFINET-CiR, 18
PST, 54
PST - Version, 26
H
Hardware product version, 3
R
H-CiR, 20
HSP, 25 Redundant power supply - monitoring, 80
H-system, 13 Replacing scenario, 47, 84

I S
Identification data, 72 S2 device, 60
Safety notices, 35

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SIMATIC mode, 77
SIMATIC NET glossary, 7
SIMATIC S7 controllers, 59
SINEC PNI, 26, 54, 58
SINEC PNI
SINEC PNI
SNMP, 19, 85
Standard mode (gateway), 13
Starting up the LINK, 48
STEP 7 Professional Trial, 26
STEP 7 version, 24
Support package, 25
System redundancy
S2, 20

T
Time synchronization, 21

W
Watchdog time, 54

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