TIM 4R-IE

Overview

Description
Features

Description

The TIM 4R-IE rounds off the TIM x-IE series in the upper performance range. Compared to the TIM 3V-IE/Advanced, it features twice as many interfaces, i.e. 2 x RJ45 and 2 x RS232/RS485. The quantity framework with regard to the number of possible connections over IP networks and the amount of data message frames has also been increased. Furthermore, this TIM can be operated as stand-alone device, i.e. without S7-300 CPU, and thus it can be optimally used as TIM for the PC of the control center or an S7-400 station.

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Features

Universally applicable

The TIM handles the SINAUT communication for one or more S7-400 controllers or control center PCs (SINAUT ST7cc or ST7sc) as a stand-alone device (stand-alone operation without S7-300 CPU). The connection in this case is implemented via one of the RJ45 interfaces of the TIM.
As a communications processor (CP) in an S7-300

Flexible connection options
With four interfaces for simple and redundant transmission paths:

Two combined RS232/RS485 interfaces for connection to standard WANs such as dedicated line, wireless or dial-up network
Two RJ45 interfaces for connection to IP-based networks (WAN or LAN) such as fiber-optic, DSL, GPRS, etc.

The transmission paths can all be different and operated independently or in redundant combination.

Reliable backup of important data
Storage of data message frames (approx. 56.000) including time stamp on TIM if the communication path is faulty or a partner has failed, and to reduce connection costs for the dial-up network.

Tolerates power failures
With the optional backup battery,

data messages that are stored are not lost even if the 24 V supply power fails,
the date and time are available immediately after the power is restored or the TIM restarts because the hardware clock of the TIM continues to run.

Facilitated maintenance
Modules can be replaced without the need for a programming device

As stand-alone device without S7-300 CPU using the optional C-PLUG.
When installed as a CP in an S7-300 using the memory card of the CPU.

Exclusive properties as "control center" TIM

Dial-up network costs can be saved, since the transmission of the message "Control center PC failed" can be deactivated.
Facilitates commissioning:
The connection to SINAUT stations can be activated and deactivated with dedicated lines, wireless or dial-up networks. Furthermore, the last set state is retained even in case of a power failure or restart of the TIM.
Fewer error messages and message frame traffic with bad transmission networks: failure messages from stations can now be delayed by up to 255 seconds.

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