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NL 50-MPI

S7-200/300/400 Ethernet programming connector

S7-SPS remote maintenance, programming, and visualization via Ethernet

Connection via any free PROFIBUS/MPI/PPI port
Cost-effective alternative to original S7 Ethernet CPs
Automatic driver integration into any S7 engineering tool
Easy coupling of two PLCs without Ethernet interface
Immediate coupling of S7-compatible HMI devices via Ethernet
Effortless access via applications developed by the customer, e. g. C++, C#

As directly mountable or firmly attachable DIN rail devices, the adapters netLINK-MPI and netTAP-MPI replace expensive CP communication processors and allow programming, visualizing, and controlling S7-200^®, S7-300^®, or S7-400^® PLCs via Ethernet.

The delivered driver can be integrated as a programming device (PG) into all well-known SIMATIC S7^® engineering tools like STEP7^® or TIA portal. The device is set up with the engineering tool or using conventional web browsers via the embedded web server.

The adapters are suitable to program or change S7-PLC control programs and to design HMI devices with the visualization software WinCC. Ethernet protocol “ISO on TCP” RFC1006 supports the coupling of any third party or SIMATIC^® visualization station with the PLC. Once integrated into the plant or company network and connected to the internet, remote maintenance, and logging via a router across network boundaries with standard TCP/IP protocol are possible, too.

Organized in a network, direct communication between two or several PLCs via Ethernet can be realized. PLCs can even be coupled without Ethernet port. Fully integrated PROFIBUS diagnostics and Master Class 2 DPV1 services allow the complete DP Slave device configuration and parameterization in STEP7^®.

Power is supplied by a 24 V DC connector. The S7 PLC directly supplies the netLINK-MPI connector with power. Since the contacts of connector and socket are connected with each other 1-to-1, the netLINK-MPI connector allows the trouble-free operation of further devices at the same MPI/DP bus.

NL 50-MPI supports the following protocols:

PROFIBUS MPI/DP/PPI
Ethernet

Technical Data

Product	Product name	NL 50-MPI
	Part number	1701.430
	Brief description	S7-200/300/400 Ethernet Programming Connector
	Function	Monitoring, programming and visualizing S7-PLCs over Ethernet
Communication controller	Type	netX 50
Integrated Memory	RAM	8 MB SDRAM
Integrated Memory	FLASH	4 MB serial flash, with boot loader, firmware und configuration
Power supply	Supply voltage	24 V DC ± 6 V DC
	Current (typically)	57 mA (at 24 V), 72 mA (at 18 V), 48 mA (at 30 V)
	Connector	Connector for power supply from PLC: via D-Sub plug from PLC, 9-pin
	Connector for external power supply	Mini-COMBICON socket, 3.81 mm, 2-pin
Communication interface 1	Communication standard	PROFIBUS
	Interface type	RS-485, non-isolated (for hardware revision 2 and 3), isolated (from hardware revision 4)
	Connector	D-Sub plug, 9-pin; D-Sub socket, 9-pin, as interface for a S7 programming tool with 1:1 connection
Communication interface 2	Communication standard	Ethernet
	Interface type	10BASE-T/100BASE-TX, isolated
	Auto negotiation	supported
	Auto cross over	supported
	Connector	RJ45 socket
Displays	LED display	SYS, System status
		COM, Communication status
		LNK, Ethernet link status
		ACT, Ethernet activity status
Permitted ambient conditions	Operating temperature range	0 °C … +55 °C
Permitted ambient conditions	Humidity	0 % … 85 % relative humidity (not condensing)
Device	Dimensions (L x W x H)	74.3 mm x 40.6 mm x 16.7 mm
	Weight	approx. 40 g
	Protection class	IP 20
	Mounting/Installation	directly on PLC
Configuration	Configuration software	SyCon MPI or IBHnet-Treiber
Conformity	RoHS	yes
Conformance with EMC directives	CE sign	yes
	Electrostatic discharge (ESD) according to IEC/EN 61000-4-2:1995 (Air discharge method)	10 kV, Criterion A
	Electrostatic discharge (ESD) according to IEC/EN 61000-4-2:1995 (Contact discharge method)	4 kV, Criterion B
	Fast transient interferences (Burst), zone B, according to IEC/EN 61000-4-4:1995	1 kV Power supply connectors DC, Criterion B; 1 kV Communication and data lines, Criterion A
	Surge voltage, zone B, according to IEC/EN 61000-4-5:1995	1 kV CM, 0,5 kV DM Power supply connectors DC, Criterion B; 1 kV CM Communication and data lines, Criterion B

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Product name	Part number	Brief description
NL 50-MPI	1701.430	S7-200/300/400 Ethernet programming connector

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