IBH Link S7++ HS Ethernet to PROFIBUS Gateway
Connecting a Siemens PLC to a PC over Ethernet normally requires a CP communication processor. The IBH Link S7++ HS is a more flexible, cost effective alternative: an Ethernet to PROFIBUS gateway for programming, drive configuration, PC to PLC communication, PLC to PLC communication and Field Device Tool (FDT) applications. It removes the need for a Siemens CP or for SIMATIC NET software.
The IBH Link S7++ HS offers the same features and drivers as the IBH Link S7++, in a DIN rail mount form factor.
Connection and protocol
The IBH Link S7++ HS connects through a switch or hub, or directly to a PC network card using a crossover cable. It uses standard TCP/IP, so you can reach your system through a VPN or a router, and a direct internet connection is possible as well. Online functions are available over PROFIBUS DP at up to 12 Mbit/s, or over PPI/MPI.
Features
- DIN rail mountable
- Software compatible with the IBH Link S7++
- PROFIBUS node and slave diagnostics through a web browser
- Master Class 2 for acyclic services (DPV1)
- Setting slave parameters via DPV1
- Data set routing
- Drive configuration
- Setting and diagnosis of field devices via TCI
- Panel configuration
- Connection to TRsystems notion.S Comfort Panels TP1500, TP1900 and TP2200
- CommDTM for FDT containers, available free
- GatewayDTM for DP/PA Link, available free
- Configuration through a web browser or through NetPro
- Integration within the TIA Portal
- Support for STARTER, S7-PCT, PDM and LifeList
- Windows 8, Windows 10 and Windows 11 64 bit support
- STEP 7 64 bit support
- S7 routing via RFC 1006
- Fetch/Write via RFC 1006
- PLC to PLC communication
- Process data access from other PLCs, Windows and Linux
- Online to SIMATIC S5 via SINEC L2
- Time synchronization
- DHCP
- Up to 16 parallel PC connections at the same time
- Up to 32 parallel MPI/DP connections at the same time
- Automatic bus profile detection
- RJ45 Ethernet (10/100) with auto-negotiation
- Diagnostic LEDs
- External 24 V supply
Drivers and software support
Drivers for SIMATIC MicroWin, STEP 7, WinCC, ProTool and S7 for Windows® are supplied with the IBH Link S7++ HS. You can also use the IBH OPC Server to connect your visualization to the PLC through it. The IBHNet driver provides direct variable access from standard programming languages such as Visual Basic and Delphi.
HMI applications and programming interface
HMI applications can connect using ISO on TCP (RFC 1006). Alongside the programming functions, an application programming interface for HMI applications is included. Samples for Windows are supplied in Visual Basic, Visual C, Visual C++, VB.NET, Visual C#, Delphi, Java and Excel, and samples are included for Linux as well. Once IBHNet is installed on your PC, you will find the sample files in this folder on your local drive:
\IBH softec GmbH\IBH_Net\Samples
Setup
Configuration is straightforward and usually takes only a few minutes. The IBH Link S7++ HS automatically detects whether it is connected to a 10 Mbit/s or 100 Mbit/s network, and it draws power from the integrated 24 V plug.
Other ways to connect to an S7 PLC
The IBH Link S7++ HS is built for permanent installation in the cabinet. Two alternatives cover different situations:
- IBH Link S7++ – the same capability in a compact sub-D housing that connects at the programming port and draws power from the MPI/DP interface where available.
- USB-S7 Adapter MPI, DP, PPI – the simpler option if you only need to reach the controller from a laptop at the panel. Plugs into the MPI socket and connects over USB.
Programming software and OPC UA
To program and diagnose your controller, use S7 for Windows®, or S5/S7 for Windows® if you also support SIMATIC S5 equipment.
To bring PLC data into MES, ERP or SAP systems over OPC UA, the IBH Link UA module and the IBH OPC UA Server/Client software provide OPC UA server and client functions for SIMATIC controllers.
