Introduction - Siemens CP 1612 A2 Operating Instructions Manual

Introduction

Content of the document
These operating instructions (compact) contain the information you require to install
and commission the communications processor.
Documentation on the CP 1612 A2 communications processor
The documents in the table below contain detailed information on configuring the
communications processor.
Name of the documentation
Operating Instructions compact
CP 1612 A2
Configuration Manual
Commissioning PC Stations
Manuals
● SIMATIC NET Industrial
Communication with PG/PC Part 1 -
Basics
● SIMATIC NET Industrial
Communication with PG/PC Part 2 -
Interfaces
Manual
Configuring hardware and connections
with STEP 7
Readme file
of the "SIMATIC NET PC Software"
product CD
Online help systems
Installation Manual
of the "SIMATIC NET PC Software"
product CD
CP 1612 A2
A5E01169863-01, Release 04/2009
Why you should read it
This provides a step-by-step guide to
installing the communications processor
in your PC.
This provides you with the information
you require to commission and configure
a SIMATIC NET communications
module.
This manual introduces you to industrial
communication and explains the
available communication protocols. It
also describes the OPC interface as a
user programming interface
This provides you with instructions for
configuring a system.
This contains important information on
SIMATIC NET PC software products.
Detailed information
This document provides you with the
information you require to install the
"SIMATIC NET PC Software" CD on
your PG/PC.
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