6/10/2021 8:11 PM | |
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Hello wagaspieas; This PC/PPI cable was used either to program the S7-200 (PC COM port to PLC) or to communicate between the PLC and a RS-232 uinit, such as a weigh statin or a barcode reader, in so-called Freeport mode Have a look at this document, and try setting the cable for freeport mode, it should act as a RS-485 to RS-232 converter. - How should you set the DIP switches on the PC/PPI cable for communication with the S7-200? https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/16532946 Hope this helps, Daniel Chartier |
Last edited by: dchartier at: 06/10/2021 20:12:44 |
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6/10/2021 8:47 PM | |
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This article says setting dip switch 5 to OFF position sets freeport mode. Please help me understand what is the meaning of freeport and what is the use of dip switch 6 remote/local mode. In Freeport mode can this cable can be used just like any other 232-485 converter? |
6/10/2021 9:35 PM | |
Joined: 3/30/2020 Last visit: 10/18/2024 Posts: 4884 Rating: (996) |
Freeport = False
We used the remote setting when we used GSM modems to complete the network. |
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6/11/2021 2:20 AM | |
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Thanks a lot, now I have understood the freeport communications and remote / local mode. |
6/11/2021 12:04 PM | |
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What is the difference in pg pc settings for free port mode and ppi mode? And can we select MPI in pg pc interface for micro win communications with s7-200? |
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