CP 5711

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Description
Detail
Benefits

Description

SIMATIC NET CP 5711 is a USB V2.0 adapter for connecting SIMATIC PC/PGs or notebooks with a USB port to PROFIBUS up to 12 Mbit/s. The SIMATIC NET CP 5711 expands the product range of PROFIBUS PC modules with another component in the area of mobile devices (such as notebooks).

Communication services:

PROFIBUS DP master Class 1 and 2 according to IEC 61158/IEC 61784 with SOFTNET DP software product
PROFIBUS DP slave with the software product SOFTNET DP slave
PG/OP communication with the STEP 5 or STEP 7 software product
S7 communication with the SOFTNET S7 software product
Open communication (SEND/RECEIVE on basis of the FDL interface) with the SOFTNET DP or SOFTNET S7 software product.

Can be used with:

STEP 7 V5.4 and SP5
SOFTNET S7 V7.1
WinCC/WinCC flexible
SOFTNET DP, DP Slave V7.1
NCM PC V5.4 and SP5
STEP 7/MicroWin

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Detail

The new CP 5711 offers the complete functional scope which is already familiar from CP 5512. The following additional functions have also been integrated:

Development of PG/PC slot technology for USB V2.0
Functional compatibility with CP 5512 as well as PC Adapter USB
+ 5 V power supply from USB V2.0
+24 V optional external power supply
Mechanical USB locking on the housing of the CP 5711
Diagnostics information via LEDs
35 mm standard rail mounting (with optional accessories)

Applications for the CP 5512 can be used with the CP 5711 without changing the configuration or the user software.

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Benefits

Connection of PROFIBUS field devices to PC systems with USB interface
Optimal support of PROFIBUS commissioning and analysis tools
Connection for portable PCs (e.g. for diagnostics and commissioning)
Stable USB connection thanks to mechanical locking of the USB connector on the CP 5711 enclosure
Active PROFIBUS termination is ensured by an external 24 V DC supply even if the USB cable is disconnected
LEDs for signaling operating states and fault conditions
Easy installation and startup
Optimally attuned to SOFTNET PROFIBUS

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