Siemens 505-2571 User Manual
Installing the Module
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SIMATIC 505-2571 Program Port Expander Manual
2.1
Getting Started
The installation of the PPX:505-2571 Programming Port Expander Module
consists of the following steps:
consists of the following steps:
1.
Planning the installation.
2.
Installing the module into the I/O base.
3.
Connecting operator interface devices to the module communication
port.
port.
4.
Checking the module operation.
The PPX:505-2571 requires 5 watts of +5VDC power. Before inserting the
module into the I/O base, ensure that the power supply capacity is not
exceeded.
module into the I/O base, ensure that the power supply capacity is not
exceeded.
RS–232 communications cables should be no longer than 50 feet in length.
RS–422 cables may extend up to 4000 feet at 9600 baud.
RS–422 cables may extend up to 4000 feet at 9600 baud.
Open the shipping carton and remove the special anti-static bag which
contains the module.
contains the module.
!
CAUTION
The components on the PPX:505-2571 module printed circuit card can be
damaged by static electricity discharge.
damaged by static electricity discharge.
To prevent this damage, the module is shipped in a special anti-static bag.
Static control precautions should be followed when removing the module from
the bag, and when handling the printed circuit card during configuration
Static control precautions should be followed when removing the module from
the bag, and when handling the printed circuit card during configuration
.
After discharging any static build–up, remove the module from the
anti-static bag. Do not discard the static bag. Always use this bag for
protection against static damage when the module is not inserted into the
I/O base.
anti-static bag. Do not discard the static bag. Always use this bag for
protection against static damage when the module is not inserted into the
I/O base.
Installation
Planning
Planning
Unpacking the
Module
Module