Siemens 500 NIM User Manual

 

Preface

Preface

This manual contains the information necessary to install and operate the
Series 500

 Network Interface Module (NIM).  The following information is

provided.

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NIM specifications

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Installation and testing procedures

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Operating instructions and descriptions

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SIMATIC

 TIWAY
 I primitive descriptions and examples

This manual is organized as follows:

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CHAPTER 1 — TIWAY I OVERVIEW contains an overview of the
TIWAY I network and an explanation of how the Series 500 NIM
operates within this network.  NIM specifications are also defined.

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CHAPTER 2 — NETWORK DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS describes
possible network design configurations, and the use of modems with
TIWAY I.  Local Line cabling, biasing, and termination are also
discussed.

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CHAPTER 3 — INSTALLATION describes NIM installation and
diagnostic procedures.

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CHAPTER 4 — NIM PRIMITIVES describes NIM operation and the
primitive subset supported by the NIM.

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APPENDIX A — PM550 CIM REQUIREMENTS contains procedures
for Local Line biasing and termination for networks that contain a
mixture of Series 500 NIMs and SIMATIC

 PM550
 Computer

Interface Modules (CIM).

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APPENDIX B — FLOATING POINT NUMBERS defines floating point
representation used in the TIWAY network.

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APPENDIX C — NETWORK CONFIGURATION DATA SHEET
contains  a form that will help you plan your network.

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APPENDIX D — NETWORK EVALUATION FORM contains a TIWAY
network evaluation form.  You can submit the completed form to
Siemens for a free network evaluation.