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.

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

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

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

Product name

Part number

Brief description

NL 50-MPI

1701.430

S7-200/300/400 Ethernet programming connector