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Introduction Security information SIMATIC Product overview Wiring S7-1500/ET 200MP Technology Module TM NPU Configuration / address space Programming Equipment Manual Diagnostics Technical specifications Parameter data record 128 Dimension drawing Interlock of the TM NPU 09/2020 A5E46384784-AA...
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This arrangement enables you to access the specific content you require. Basic information The System Manual and Getting Started describe in detail the configuration, installation, wiring and commissioning of the SIMATIC S7-1500 and ET 200MP systems. The STEP 7 online help supports you in the configuration and programming. Device information Product manuals contain a compact description of the module-specific information, such as properties, wiring diagrams, characteristics and technical specifications.
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You can download the product information free of charge from the Internet (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/us/en/view/68052815). Manual Collection S7-1500/ET 200MP The Manual Collection contains the complete documentation on the SIMATIC S7-1500 automation system and the ET 200MP distributed I/O system gathered together in one file. You can find the Manual Collection on the Internet (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/86140384).
Product overview 3.2 Properties Properties Article number 6ES7556-1AA00-0AB0 View of the module Figure 3-1 View of the TM NPU technology module Technical properties • Processing of neural networks • Processing of data from connected sensors • Processing data from the user program •...
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• Supply voltage connection plug • U connector • Universal front door You can find additional information on accessories and the article numbers in the system manual of the S7-1500, ET 200MP Automation System (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/59191792). Technology Module TM NPU Equipment Manual, 09/2020, A5E46384784-AA...
Product overview 3.3 Operator controls and display elements Operator controls and display elements The following figure shows the operator control and display elements of the TM NPU technology module. ① RUN, ERROR and MAINTENANCE LEDs ② Slot for the SIMATIC memory card ③...
Product overview 3.4 Functions Functions Ongoing automation requires more and more computing power and the use of technologies with artificial intelligence (AI). The TM NPU technology module comes equipped with a processor with AI capability; this processor enables fast and efficient processing of large amounts of data over neural networks.
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Product overview 3.4 Functions Principle of operation The TM NPU enables the evaluation of input data, such as video and process data, through neural networks. The data of connected sensors (e.g. cameras) as well as data from the CPU user program, is processed at high speed in the TM NPU over neural networks.
Wiring Terminal assignment Introduction The plug connectors for the following are located on the bottom of the TM NPU: • Connection of external 24 V DC supply voltage (X80) • Connection of USB 3.1 interface, type A (X60) • Connection of Gigabit Ethernet interface, RJ 45 (X1P1) ①...
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Wiring 4.1 Terminal assignment 24 V DC supply voltage The following table shows the signal names and the descriptions of the terminal assignment for a 24 V DC supply voltage. Table 4- 1 Terminal assignment 24 V DC supply voltage View Signal name Description...
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We recommend the use of GigE Vision cameras of the type acA1300-60gc from Basler. Reference You can find additional information on connecting the technology module in the system manual of the S7-1500, ET 200MP Automation System (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/59191792). Technology Module TM NPU Equipment Manual, 09/2020, A5E46384784-AA...
Wiring 4.2 Block diagram Block diagram Block diagram The following figure shows the block diagram of the TM NPU technology module. ① Electronics 24 VDC supply voltage ② Backplane bus interface Ground ③ Internal supply voltage LED RUN (green) Slot for memory card ERROR LED (red) X80 24 VDC Supply voltage connection...
You can find a configuration example of the TM NPU in the description of the application example. You can obtain the application example from your SIEMENS representative. Technology Module TM NPU...
Configuration / address space 5.2 Address space and address assignment Address space and address assignment CPU and TM NPU exchange their data via the process image. The TM NPU works with a process image of 256 bytes for inputs and 256 bytes for outputs. Address space and address assignment In the process image of the inputs and outputs, the first two bytes are always reserved for the control and status information.
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Configuration / address space 5.2 Address space and address assignment Status information The following image shows the assignment and meaning of the status bytes. Status byte 0 provides information regarding the validity of the processed data. If the processed data is invalid, status byte 1 provides additional information on the cause. Assignment of the status bytes in the PII Figure 5-3 Status bytes in the PII...
• Use of function blocks for control of data exchange between CPU and TM NPU • Procedure for changing and expanding the programs by customer-specific objects You can obtain the application example and the associated documentation from your SIEMENS representative. Technology Module TM NPU Equipment Manual, 09/2020, A5E46384784-AA...
Diagnostics Status and error displays Introduction Diagnostics by means of LED display is an initial tool for error localization. To further limit the error, you usually evaluate the display of the CPU, the display of the module status in STEP 7 or the diagnostics buffer of the CPU.
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Diagnostics 7.1 Status and error displays LED displays RUN/ERROR/MAINT Table 7- 1 Meaning of the LEDs RUN / ERROR / MAINT LEDs Meaning Remedy ERROR MAINT No or too little supply voltage via backplane • Switch on the CPU or IM and/or the bus.
Diagnostics 7.2 Diagnostics alarms LINK LED display Table 7- 3 Meaning of the LINK LED display LINK LED Meaning Remedy No Ethernet link detected. Check whether: • The Ethernet configuration is disabled • The configuration file "network.conf" was saved correctly For the correct coding of the configuration file, read the last paragraph in the section Di- agnostics alarms (Page 23).
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Diagnostics 7.2 Diagnostics alarms Diagnostics alarm Error code Meaning Corrective measures Communication error Internal communication error in the Restart the module module: (LINK LED is permanently If the communication error still exists on or off) Interrupted data connection between after the restart, perform the firmware the AI-capable processor and the update again.
Technical specifications Technical specifications TM NPU The following table shows the technical specifications as of 08/2020. You can find a data sheet including daily updated technical specifications on the Internet (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/pv/6ES7556-1AA00-0AB0/td?dl=en). Article number 6ES7556-1AA00-0AB0 General information Product type designation TM NPU...
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Technical specifications Article number 6ES7556-1AA00-0AB0 Power Power available from the backplane bus 0.65 W Power consumption from the backplane bus 1.1 W (balanced) Power loss Power loss, typ. 3.3 W Processor Processor type 2x LEON processor with 700 MHz Address area Address space per module 254 byte;...
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-40 °C • min. 70 °C • max. Decentralized operation to SIMATIC S7-300 to SIMATIC S7-400 to SIMATIC S7-1200 to SIMATIC S7-1500 to standard PROFIBUS master to standard PROFINET controller Dimensions Width 35 mm Height 147 mm Depth 129 mm Weights Weight, approx.
Parameter data record 128 Parameter assignment in the user program You can change the parameters of the module in RUN. • The parameters are transferred to the technology module with the WRREC instruction via data record 128. The parameters set with STEP 7 are not changed in the CPU by this action.
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Parameter data record 128 Bit → Byte Length of the following parameter blocks in bytes = 3 ID = 2 (USB) Reserved Reserved Reserved Reserved Reserved Reserved Reserved USB inter- face: 0 = Disabled 1 = Enabled Reserved Number of following parameter blocks = 1 Length of the following parameter blocks in bytes = 3 ID = 3 (Ethernet) Reserved...
Dimension drawing The dimensional drawing of the module on the mounting rail, as well as a dimensional drawing with open front panel, are provided in the appendix. Always observe the specified dimensions for installation in cabinets, control rooms, etc. Dimensional drawings of the TM NPU technology module Figure B-1 Dimensional drawing of the TM NPU technology module, front and side views Technology Module TM NPU...
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Dimension drawing Figure B-2 Dimensional drawing of the TM NPU technology module, side view with open front cover Technology Module TM NPU Equipment Manual, 09/2020, A5E46384784-AA...
Interlock of the TM NPU Locking options Provide additional protection for your TM NPU technology module from unauthorized access (for example to the SIMATIC memory card) by using a secure front cover. You have e.g. the following options: • Attach a seal •...