What cable is needed between Laptop using Step 7 and S7-300 with 9pin

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Hello

I'm need to set up comm with a (S7-300 PLC that has a CPU 317-2DP in the unit) and my PC laptop with my serial connector.

What cable is needed between my Laptop using Step 7 and a S7-300 with a 9pin connector. Can I use a reg straight 9pin serial cable or does it have to be a straight 9pin cable using only selected4pins.

Hello

In your PC you'll use your serial port. But it needs "converter" to connect with MPI/DP port of CPU. Have a look at manual, see part 6.3 for pinout of MPI/DP: SIMATIC PC Adapter/TS Adapter

6ES7901-2BF00-0AA0 PC/MPI cable, RS 232, MPI, 5m

regards

I think you can use PC adapter if you got a COM port or if you do not have a COM port you can use PC adapter USB also you can use CP 5512 with your PCIMCA slot. For part numbers please go through ST70 catalog.

You cannot make a direct connection with your COM port in your computer because it is RS232 and Siemens use different protocols of RS485 (like MPI, Profi bus).

Hi,

I have Siemens CPU315 (6es7 315 1af03 0ab0) and I need make connection between Laptop and CPU. What cable i needed? Does it works  with 6ES7901-2BF00-0AA0 converter?

Hello,

probably yes, but with that RS-232 functionality I'm not sure on Win7 OS. Also this adapter is only MPI not supported DP probably. I think that on Win XP it can work without problems. In my opinion I'll be look for new type adapter with USB connection, also supported PPI and DP protocols, maybe like CP5711. Give info.

Hi,

Thank you for answer so quickly, I have windows 8 and I agree with you opinion: I need  USB adapter, who support MPI/DP protocols. i am waiting for further information about model type. 

Hello,

probably this, but pls contact Siemens supliers for sure OS compatibility:

https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/pd/39427?pdti=pi&lc=en-WW

There is only max. Win7 support probably...

I find answer about  USB A2 USB-ADAPTER  compatibility  with windows 7/ 8: 

https://support.industry.siemens.com/tf/ww/en/posts/pc-adapter-usb-a2-in-windows-8/130234/?page=0&pageSize=10

PC adapter USB 2 need external power suply:

http://plc.mavjuz.com/en/siemens/simatic/step7/6ES7972-0CA00-0XA0.html (75€)

PC adapter USB 2 (about 300€)

It's so expensive...