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Cabling to the MPI Port on an S7 400
NOTE: Do not cable more than one PLC to your computer when communicating
through the MPI port.
If you are using SIMATIC NET 5.x, install the SOFTNET-S7/Windows NT 4.0, 2000
Pro for Profibus version of SIMATIC NET after connecting the hardware. Next,
create a database of connections for use with your process hardware. This database
defines the virtual field devices and the connection names you want to use.
If you are using SIMATIC NET 6.0, refer to the section Using SIMATIC NET v6.0 for
instructions on establishing communcation with your process hardware.
SCADA Server
S7 400 PLC
MPI
Port
Profibus cable
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