NETLink S5
The NETLink S5 is a compact and robust Ethernet gateway build in a 15-pin Sub-D-connector for interfacing SIMATIC S5 networks directly to a PC through a standard network adapter. Depending on the specific conditions, this connection can be established via a switch or a hub too. Through the standard TCP/IP protocol remote maintenance via a router is possible as well as access through the Internet.

The NETLink S5 supports fetch and write of S5 data ( I, Q, M, T, C, DB) through TCP/IP. Hence the NETLink S5 is ideal for process visualization and STEP 5 programming via Ethernet. The NETLink S5 is directly plugged in the programming port of the SIMATIC S5 PLC. The RJ45 Ethernet connector is integrated in 15-pin D-sub housing which means the NETLink S5 is an extremely compact device. Through LEDs proper operation and the actual status is indicated. Through the reset button all default settings can be re-established.
Each interfaced S5 PLC can be accessed via the individual IP-address of the referring NETLink S5. The IP-address can be adjusted manually as a static value or sourced via a DHCP server. The NETLink S5 can be operated also while being connected to a router. All configuration is easy to be done through the S5-LAN-manager for Windows. This software is part of the scope of delivery.

In contrast to simple Ethernet-converters the NETLink S5 provides a reliable and robust communication. Through its smart firmware the NETLink S5 allows a timing suitable communication with the related S5. Due to multiplexing this software as well enables programming and visualization at the same time.

The included driver allocates a virtual COM-interface for STEP5 to the referring S5 PLC via the IP-address. This VCOM interface supports the operation of an AS511-driver too. For visualization and process data collection the use of the integrated TCP/IP server is recommended. This practically enables any computer independent of the operational system to exchange data with the connected S5 PLC via the NETLink S5.

The NETLink S5 in combination with SOFTING's S7/S5 OPC-Server provides an open and scalable solution to interface S5-networks with SCADA-systems or visualization software via their integrated OPC-Clients.
NETLink S5
Order number NETLINK-S5
Technical data:
Operation System MS-Windows 98/ME, NT, 2000, XP
Hardware Requirements Ethernet Interface 10 / 100Mbit
Interfaces
  • Ethernet 10/100 Mbit, RJ45 / autoselect
  • 15-pin-connector to programming port on SIMATIC S5
Protocols
  • RK 512
  • DHCP / Auto-IP
  • TCP/IP H1-ISO-On-TCP RFC1006 (CP1430 TCP)
Supported PLC-versions All SIMATIC S5 offering supply power via programming port .If not, external power supply required