The CP 5711 is an innovation of the existing SIMATIC NET CP 5512 for PGs/PCs with USB V2.0 ports.
With its USB V2.0 connection, the CP 5711 can be used on many different computer platforms.
* Innovation of the PG/PC connector technology for USB V2.0:
The CP 5711 is connected via a USB V2.0 port, allowing flexible use of the module. USB V2.0 is available on many computer platforms and applications for the CP 5711 are therefore manifold.
The CP 5711 can also be used on a USB V1.1 port, but the performance will be lower in this case.
* Functionally compatible with the CP 5512, as well as PC Adapter USB
Applications created for the CP 5512 can be used for the CP 5711 without any changes to the configuration or the user software.
The CP 5711 is functionally compatible with the PC Adapter USB for engineering applications (e.g. STEP7)
* + 5 V Power supply from USB V2.0
The communication processor is supplied with power from the USB port of the PC system.
* +24 V optional external power supply
The external 24 V power supply covers two application areas:
- The power supply from the USB V2.0 port is not sufficient (power supply of the PC is too weak; USB ports are not designed for 500 mA USB standard)
- PROFIBUS Termination is required even when the USB cable is disconnected (active supply of the PROFIBUS connection termination)
3. Target applications
Target applications for the SIMATIC NET CP 5711 are service and engineering (e.g. with STEP 7 for plant commissioning). Other options include customer applications (e.g. HMI, SCADA, PC-based controllers, etc.) on PC systems with a USB port.
Application area:
- STEP 7 with V5.4 SP 5
- WinCC
- WinCC Flexible
- Micro/WIN
- SOFTNET-DP with Version 7.1 + SP1*
- SOFTNET-S7 with Version 7.1 + SP1*
- SOFTNET DP Slave with Version 7.1 + SP1*
* Service Pack 1 for the SIMATIC NET CD 2008 (Version 7.1) will be included in the scope of supply of the CP 5711 for updating. Preconditions for operation: SOFTNET product with a valid License Key.
