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Settings in STARTER for direct online connection via PROFIBUS

The following settings are required in STARTER for communication via PROFIBUS:
Tools -> Set PG/PC Interface...
Add/remove interfaces
Extras -> Set PG/PC interface... -> Properties
Activate/deactivate "PG/PC is the only master on the bus".
Note
Baud rate
Connecting STARTER to an operational PROFIBUS:
STARTER automatically detects the baud rate used by SINAMICS for PROFIBUS.
Connecting STARTER for commissioning:
The Control Unit automatically detects the baud rate set in STARTER.
PROFIBUS addresses
The PROFIBUS addresses for the individual drive units must be specified in the
project and must match the address settings on the devices.

2.2.3

Activating online operation: STARTER via Ethernet

Description
The Control Unit can be commissioned using a programming device (PG/PC) via the
integrated Ethernet Interface. This interface is provided for commissioning purposes only
and cannot be used to control the drive in operation. Routing in conjunction with a CBE20
expansion card is not possible.

Preconditions
STARTER from version 4.1.5 or higher

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Connecting the programming device to the target device via Ethernet (example)

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Procedure for establishing online operation via Ethernet

1. Installing the Ethernet interface in the PG/PC according to the manufacturer's
specifications
2. Setting the IP address in Windows XP.
The PG/PC is assigned a free IP address here (e.g. 169.254.11.1). The factory setting of
the internal Ethernet interface X127 of the Control Unit is 169.254.11.22.
3. Setting the online interface in STARTER.
4. Assigning the IP address and the name via the STARTER tool.

Setting the IP address in Windows XP

On your desktop, right-click "Network environment" -> Properties -> double-click on the
network card and choose -> Properties -> Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) -> Properties -> Enter
the IP addresses and the subnet mask.

Figure 2-3

Setting the IP address from the PG/PC

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Settings in STARTER
In STARTER, communication via Ethernet should be set as follows (the Ethernet interface
that we use in this example has the designation Realtek RTL8139):
Tools -> Set PG/PC Interface...

Figure 2-4

Selecting the Ethernet interface at the programming device

Right-click on the the drive unit -> Target device -> Online access -> Module address

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Figure 2-5

Setting online access

Assigning the IP address and the name

Note
ST (Structured Text) conventions must be satisfied for the name assignment of IO devices in
Ethernet (SINAMICS components). The names must be unique within Ethernet.
The characters "-" and "." are not permitted in the name of an IO device.
Note
The IP address and device name for the Control Unit are stored on the memory card (nonvolatile).
Assignment with STARTER, "Accessible nodes" function
Use the STARTER to assign an IP address and a name to the Ethernet interface.
Connect the programming device (PG/PC) and the Control Unit using a crosslink
Ethernet cable.
Switch on the Control Unit.
Open STARTER.
Either create a new project or open an existing one.
A search is performed for available nodes in Ethernet via Project -> Accessible nodes or
the "Accessible nodes" button.
The SINAMICS drive object is detected and displayed as a bus node with IP address
169.254.11.22 and without name.

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Mark the bus node entry and select the displayed menu item "Edit Ethernet node" with
the right mouse button.
In the following "Edit Ethernet node" screen, enter the device name for the Ethernet
interface and click the "Assign name" button. For the IP configuration, enter the subnet
mask (255.255.0.0). Then click the "Assign IP configuration" button and close the mask.
The "Update (F5)" button displays the IP address and name in the entry for the bus node.
If not, close the "Accessible nodes" screen and perform another search for accessible
nodes.
If the Ethernet interface is displayed as bus node, mark the entry and click the "Accept"
button.
The SINAMICS drive is displayed as drive object in the project tree.
Further configurations can be performed for the drive object.
Click "Connect to target system" and load the project to the Control Unit's memory card
with Target system -> Load -> To target device.
Note
The IP address and device name are stored on the memory card of the Control Unit in a
non-volatile fashion.
Parameterizing the interface using the expert list
Assign the "Name of Station" using parameter p8900
Assign the "IP Address of Station" using parameter p8901 (factory setting 169.254.11.22)
Assign the "Default Gateway of Station" using parameter p8902 (factory setting 0.0.0.0)
Assign the "Subnet Mask of Station" using parameter p8903 (factory setting 255.255.0.0)
Activate the configuration with p8905 = 1
Activate the configuration and save with p8905 = 2

2.2.4

Activating online operation: STARTER via PROFINET IO

Description
Online operation with PROFINET IO is implemented using TCP/IP.

Preconditions
STARTER commissioning tool from version 4.1.5 or higher
Communication Board CBE 20 in the Control Unit

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Procedure for activating online mode with PROFINET

1. Setting the IP address in Windows XP
The programming device (PG/PC) is assigned a fixed, free IP address.
2. Settings in the STARTER commissioning tool
3. Select online operation in the STARTER commissioning tool.

Setting the IP address in Windows XP

On the desktop, right-click on "Network environment" -> Properties -> double-click on
Network card and choose -> Properties -> Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) -> Properties -> Enter
the freely-selectable addresses.

Figure 2-7

Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) properties

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Settings in STARTER
The following settings are required in STARTER for communication via PROFINET:
Tools -> Set PG/PC Interface...

Figure 2-8

Setting the PG/PC Interface

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Right-click Drive unit -> Target device -> Online access -> Module address

Figure 2-9

Setting online access

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Assigning the IP address and the name

Note
ST (Structured Text) conventions must be satisfied for the name assignment of IO devices in
PROFINET (SINAMICS components). The names must be unique within PROFINET.
The characters "-" and "." are not permitted in the name of an IO device.
Assignment with STARTER, "Accessible nodes" function
Use the STARTER to assign an IP address and a name to the PROFINET interface (e.g.
CBE20).
Connect the programming device via Ethernet cable to the Control Unit.
Switch on the Control Unit.
Open STARTER.
A search is performed for available nodes in PROFINET via Project -> Accessible nodes
or the "Accessible nodes" button.
The Control Unit as SINAMICS drive object with CBE20 is detected as node with IP
address 0.0.0.0 and is displayed without name.
Mark the bus node entry and select the displayed menu item "Edit Ethernet node" with
the right mouse button.
In the following "Edit Ethernet node" screen, enter the device name for the PROFINET
interface and click the "Assign name" button. Enter the IP address (e.g. 192.168.0.2) in
the IP configuration and specify the subnet screen (e.g. 255.255.255.0). Then click the
"Assign IP configuration" button. Close the screen.
The "Update (F5)" button displays the IP address and name in the entry for the bus node.
If not, close the "Accessible nodes" screen and perform another search for accessible
nodes.
If the PROFINET interface is displayed as bus node, mark the entry and click the
"Accept" button.
The SINAMICS drive with CBE20 is displayed as drive object in the project tree.
Further configurations can be performed for the drive object.
Click "Connect to target system" and load the project to the Control Unit's memory card
with Target system -> Load -> To target device.
Note
The IP address and device name for the Control Unit are stored on the memory card
(non-volatile).

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