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Note the following: WARNING Siemens products may only be used for the applications described in the catalog and in the relevant technical documentation. If products and components from other manufacturers are used, these must be recommended or approved by Siemens. Proper transport, storage, installation, assembly, commissioning, operation and maintenance are required to ensure that the products operate safely and without any problems.
Preface What the consignment contains The following components are supplied with the CP 5623 / CP 5624: ● Communications processor CP 5623 or communications processor CP 5624 ● SIMATIC NET DVD including – "SIMATIC NET PC Software" – Manual Collection ●...
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→ Entry list → Entry type "Manuals / Operating Instructions" Trademarks The following and possibly other names not identified by the registered trademark sign ® are registered trademarks of Siemens AG: SIMATIC NET, HARDNET, SOFTNET, CP 1612, CP 1613, CP 5612, CP 5613, CP 5614, CP 5622...
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Preface Industry Online Support In addition to the product documentation, the comprehensive online information platform of Siemens Industry Online Support at the following Internet address: (http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/llisapi.dll?func=cslib.csinfo2&aktprim=99&lang= Apart from news, there you will also find: ● Project information: Manuals, FAQs, downloads, application examples etc.
Table of contents Preface ..............................3 Description of the device ......................... 9 Properties of the CP 5623 ......................9 Properties of the CP 5624 ...................... 11 PROFIBUS interface ....................... 12 Meaning of the LED display ....................13 Software installation ..........................15 Installing the "SIMATIC NET PC Software"...
Description of the device Properties of the CP 5623 Properties The CP 5623 is a communications processor for connecting PCs (personal computers) or PGs (programming devices) to PROFIBUS and MPI networks. The essential properties are as follows: ● Transmission speeds up to 12 Mbps.
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Description of the device 1.1 Properties of the CP 5623 Appearance The following graphic shows the CP 5623 communications processor: LEDs PROFIBUS interface PB1 (master or slave) CP 5623/CP 5624 Operating Instructions, 08/2016, C79000-G8976-C281-04...
The CP 5624 is a communications processor for connecting PCs (personal computers) or PGs (programming devices) to PROFIBUS and MPI networks. In addition to the properties of the CP 5623, the CP 5624 also has the following features: ● Additional PROFIBUS connection as DP slave to a second DP network.
Signal line B of the PROFIBUS connector. Input/output RTSAS RTSAS, input signal for direct MPI link. The control signal is "1" Input active when the automation system connected over a special MPI cable is sending. CP 5623/CP 5624 Operating Instructions, 08/2016, C79000-G8976-C281-04...
Error initializing the module ond flashes quickly Applies only to Yellow on Shows polling by the higher-level DP master DP slave operation Yellow off DP slave connector is not addressed with the CP 5624 CP 5623/CP 5624 Operating Instructions, 08/2016, C79000-G8976-C281-04...
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Description of the device 1.4 Meaning of the LED display CP 5623/CP 5624 Operating Instructions, 08/2016, C79000-G8976-C281-04...
1. Follow the instructions of the Hardware Wizard of Windows. 2. Do not activate the search for drivers on the Internet. Uninstalling the "SIMATIC NET PC Software" Condition The "SIMATIC NET PC Software" is installed on the PG/PC. CP 5623/CP 5624 Operating Instructions, 08/2016, C79000-G8976-C281-04...
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Uninstall the entire software package as described and recommended in the installation manual "SIMATIC NET PC Software". You will find the installation manual on the "SIMATIC NET PC Software" DVD or on the Product Support pages under the following entry ID: 77377602 (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/77377602) CP 5623/CP 5624 Operating Instructions, 08/2016, C79000-G8976-C281-04...
PG/PC. Note Oblique installation position is permitted Some PG/PC designs require oblique installation of the communications processor. This is permitted. CP 5623/CP 5624 Operating Instructions, 08/2016, C79000-G8976-C281-04...
Do not activate the search for drivers on the Internet. Hardware compatibility Compatibility with predecessor versions The CP 5623 can replace the following predecessor versions: ● CP 5613 A2 ● CP 5613 The CP 5624 can replace the following predecessor versions: ●...
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Please note: The communications processors of the 5613 / 5614 series are PCI cards. The CP 5623 and CP 5624 communications processors are PCI Express cards. This means that you can only replace previous versions with a CP 5623 / CP 5624 if there is a free PCI Express slot available in the PG/PC.
Compatibility during configuration If there is not a CP 5623 / CP 5624 available in the hardware catalog of your STEP 7 version, you can also select a previous version for configuration. ● For the CP 5623, select a configuration of: –...
Technical specifications Technical specifications of the CP 5623/CP 5624 Connection to PROFIBUS Amount For CP 5623 • For CP 5624 • Transmission speeds 9.6 kbps, 19.2 kbps, 45.45 kbps, 93.75 kbps, 187.5 kbps, 500 kbps, 1.5 Mbps, 3 Mbps, 6 Mbps, 12 Mbps...
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Technical specifications Technical specifications of the CP 5623/CP 5624 Storage and transportation conditions Temperature (EN 60068-2-1+2) -20 ... +60°C Temperature change maximum ≤ 20 K/h Relative humidity (EN 60068-2-30) ≤ 95% at +25 ... +55 °C no condensation Vibration (EN 60068-2-6) 8.51 ...
The communications processor has an approval in accordance with the Canadian CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1 standard. ICES conformity The communications processor meets the requirements of the Canadian standard ICES-003. It is rated as a digital device of Class B ("Class B digital apparatus"). CP 5623/CP 5624 Operating Instructions, 08/2016, C79000-G8976-C281-04...
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● Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Siemens AG is not responsible for any radio television interference caused by unauthorized modifications of this equipment or the substitution or attachment of connecting cables and equipment other than those specified by Siemens AG. The correction of interference caused by such unauthorized modification, substitution or attachment will be the responsibility of the user.