NETLink PRO

Product Information Universal Interfaces for Access to S7 Controllers

Application

NETLink PRO offers fast and easy connection to S7 controllers.Seamlessly integrating into the Siemens tools like STEP7, WinCC, ProTool for programming, configuration or visualization, it eliminates the need for conventional programming adapters andcommunication processors (CP).

The Choice Is Yours

With the supplied 1.2 m connecting cable, NETLink PRO is con- nected to the controller directly via the PG interface or the PROFIBUS. One NETLink PRO allows communicating with up to 12controllerssimultaneously . There are two ways to connect NETLink PRO to the PC:
NETLink PRO connects your PC to S7 controllers

Matching Your Environment

Due to its compatibility with the Siemens tools STEP7, WinCC,ProTool/Pro, and PDM as well as the controllers of the S7-200,S7-300, and S7-400 families, the changeover to NETLink PRO iscompletely unproblematic. Your application environment will provide all the information in the usual way. In combination with the Softing S7/S5 OPC Server, NETLink PRO provides theideal access for your SCADA system. Customer Benefits NETLink PRO/ETH has a 10/100MbitEthernetinterface andthus integrates into any TCP network structure. Up to sevenNETLink PRO/ETH can be connected to a PC. For stationary use, the device can be mounted directly to the top-hat rail. Cost-effective connection alternative Robust hardware in a small casing NETLink PRO/USB is the ideal solution for mobile applications.With its Can be mounted on a top-hat rail Bridges any distance via Ethernet Plug&Play through USB 2.0 USB2.0 compatible interface, it connects to practi-cally any PC. If the PC supports Supports maximum data transfer rates of up to 12 Mbps highspeedtransfe r r , the devicecan even be used at 480 Mbits/s. Automatic baud rate recognition

Easy and Convenient

Seamless integration in Siemens STEP7, WinCC and ProTool The connecting cable of NETLink PRO is designed as an activeline Up to 12 PLC connections at once for interference-free connection to MPI/PROFIBUS. Its secondPG socket permits connecting additional devices to the S7 con-troller. Besides direct power supply from the controller or the USB connector, an external 24 V power supply is also possible. The bus is always Can be used in environments up to 60° C galvanicallyisolated from the Ethernet or USBside. NETLink PRO automatically recognizes the baud rate on the MPI or PROFIBUS, which may be up to 12Mbits/s .