communication plc5 & simatic s7 400

[electric_75]

hai guys,
i am have some problem, i used plc 5 ( AllenBradly ) but my bos want additional some equipment with simatic s7 400 ( siemens ).
can i connecting plc 5 to simatic s7 400 ?
tanks so much about your info

regards

 

[JesperMP]

I think that SST makes a Profibus scanner for PLC5.
That would be the most direct connection to an S7 PLC.

There is also a DF1 driver for a CP441 module to be installed in the S7-400. I think it will be expensive and low performance though.

There are several 3rd party vendors that make gateways. Anybus for example.

 

[Pudden]

Hi electric_75,

I agree with JesperMP, using a gateway is probably the most cost effectic way to solve the com. problem.
HMS has a gateway that should suit you in connecting the PLC5 to the S7-400. Actually, HMS has 2 that may fit, see links below.
DF1-to-Profibus:
http://www.anybus.com/support/support.asp?PID=104&ProductType=Anybus Communicator
DF1-to-Profinet:
http://www.anybus.com/support/support.asp?PID=345&ProductType=Anybus Communicator

If you have any technical questions, use:
[email protected]

BR

Patrick Lansdorf
FAE
HMS Industrial Networks AB