siemens profibus setup

[tajammal]

i have two pc's with simatic wincc as HMI.i want to connect both to single s7-300 station(PLC).both pc's are about 200m from PLC. what type of network is feasable. if profibus then please provide complete components required, as i have no experience of such type of networks.cpu is 315-2dp.
thanks

 

[JesperMP]

Yes Profibus is possible, but maybe it would be better to consider ethernet. If the Profibus port is already in use in the 315-2DP CPU, then I strongly advice to only consider ethernet.

You can install a CP343-1 LEAN ethernet module in the S7-300 PLC at the same cost as a CP5611 or CP5621 Profibus module for the PC.

Even better would be to exchange the 315-2DP CPU for a 315-2PN/DP CPU with integrated ethernet interface.

 

[tajammal]

Thank for your better suggestion. I require specific/Object oriented information about Siemens SIMATIC PROFIBUS DP and PROFINET (Ethernet) hardware components, If there is any specific site or literature about said networks please provide coz I am the beginner.

Thanks again.

 

[JesperMP]

Profibus cards for the PC:
CP5611 (PCI): 6GK1561-1AA00
CP5621 (PCI express x1): 6GK1562-1AA00

Ethernet card for the S7-300:
CP343-1 LEAN: 6GK7343-1CX10-0XE0

Go to https://support.automation.siemens.com for more specific information.

WinCC Flex 2008 and WinCC v11 already have the drivers for both Profibus and ethernet.
WinCC v5,v6,v7 I think maybe the driver has to be purchased separately.