SIEMENS Adaptors Explained

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MPI,PPI,RS232,RS485,PROFIBUS

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USB/MPI+ V4.0:USB isolated Siemens S7-
200/300/400 PLC adapter

US$99.99-$199.98

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Introduction
USB/MPI+ V4.0 is the USB to MPI and PPI protocol adapter, support S7-
300/400 PLC MPI or S7-200 PLC PPI communication. It’s the same as
Siemens PC Adapter USB except that this USB/MPI+ V4.0 doesn’t support
Profibus communication. Its driver is the Siemens PC_Adapter_USB driver,
and choose the USB port, not the COM port.

The working power supply of this cable USB/MPI+ V 4.0 is directly from the
USB port, but not the PLC programming interface.

USB/MPI+ V 4.0 is the optoelectronic isolated adapter for industrial design.

There is anti-surging& anti-lightning protection circuit for the USB and
RS485 interface. It support hot plug. It’s suitable for S7-300/400/200 series
PLC. In particular, it applies to the strong interfere industrial scene and the
safeguard in the circuit guarantees the safely running of the system.
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USB/MPI+ principle and figure structure:

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Indicator State

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Functions
● Support STEP7 V5.2 and higher,STEP7 Micro/Win 4.0 and higher
● Fully compatible with USB V2.0
● Power supply by USB port(100mA). with Overcurrent Protection and Surge
Protection
● High optoelectronic isolation voltage up to 1000VDC
● The USB port design with surge protection.
● The RS485 port design with Overcurrent protection and lightning
Protection: Ipp=100A(10/700us,4KV) .Accord to the standard:ITU-TK20/21,
VDE0433. ±15KV ESD Protection.
● Baud rate of MPI port on PLC: 19.2Kbps,187.5Kbps,1.5Mbps. automatically
adjust.
● Baud rate of PPI port on PLC: 9.6Kbps,19.2Kbps,187.5Kbps.
automatically adjust.
● Support long distance communication up to 1000m
● Working temperature -20~+75'C
● Length 3 meters. Colour: black
● One pc supports one USB programming cable only
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About Long Distance Communication
• For USB/MPI+ V4.0, the largest communication distance is up to
1000m at the communication speed of 187.5Kbps. It needs to splice
120ohm terminal resistance between 3 and 8 pin on the RS485
port(DB9 Male) to eliminate signal reflection. But requires one PFB-G
for each PLC.

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About Long Distance Communication

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BUS CONNECTOR
6ES7 972-0BB41-0XA0

US$24.00-$48.00

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ORIGINAL USB/MPI+ V2.0:USB Siemens S7-
300/400 PLC adapter

US$90.00-$180.00

6GK 1571-0BA00-0AA0 12
USB/MPI+ V2.0:USB isolated Siemens S7-
300/400 PLC adapter

US$90.00-$180.00

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USB/MPI+ V2.0:USB isolated Siemens S7-
300/400 PLC adapter
• This is USB/MPI+ V2.0 only for Siemens S7-300/400 PLC. Now USB/MPI+
V4.0 is available. USB/MPI+ V4.0 is for Siemens S7-200/300/400 PLC
programming adapter, use Siemens original driver.
• Optoelectronic isolated USB/MPI V2.0,Siemens S7-300/400 PLC
Programming adapter cable,3 meters, with communication indicator, can
replace Siemens 6ES7 972-0CB20-0XA0,automatically adjust the
communication speed from 19.2Kbps to 115.2Kbps for the PC port,
automatically adjust the communication speed from 19.2Kbps to 187.5Kbps
for the MPI interface. It doesn't support Profibus function.
• USB/MPI+ is the optoelectronic isolated adapter for industrial design. There
is anti-surging& anti-lightning protection circuit for the USB and RS485
interface. It support hot plug. It‘s suitable for the communication between
Siemens S7-300/400 series PLC or other equipments with MPI interface and
computer. In particular, it applies to the strong interfere industrial scene
and the safeguard in the circuit guarantees the safely running of the
system.
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USB/MPI+ V2.0:USB isolated Siemens S7-300/400 PLC adapter

• USB/MPI+ programming cable simulate USB port as traditional serial port (usually COM3), which
enables existing programming software(STEP 7) to communicate through simulated traditional
port and PLC devices.

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Outline configuration:

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Signals definition of the RS485-Block (DB9M)
of the USB/MPI +

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The status of the indicator

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USB/MPI+ V2.0:USB isolated Siemens S7-
300/400 PLC adapter
• Support STEP7 V5.2 and higher
• Fully compatible with USB V1.1 and USB V2.0
• Power supply by both USB main line and MPI programming port(Total 1W),
with Overcurrent Protection and Surge Protection
• High optoelectronic isolation voltage up to 1000VDC
• The USB port design with surge protection .
• The RS485 port design with Overcurrent protection and lightning
protection(500W)
• Baud rate of Com port on PC: 19.2Kbps~115.2Kbps
• Baud rate of MPI port on PLC: 19.2Kbps~187.5Kbps
• Support long distance communication up to 1000m
Working temperature -20~+75'C
• Length 3 meters. Colour: black
• One pc supports one USB programming cable only 19
USB/MPI+ V2.0:USB isolated Siemens S7-
300/400 PLC adapter
• Usage:
USB device drivers should be installed before using USB/MPI+ programming cable. After
completing Driver installation, the corresponding COM port for the USB/MPI+ programming cable
will be displayed in the Device Manager of Window. The step next is just to choose this COM port
in the programming software and other application software and keep other communication
parameters as in the Default settings. And the following steps are exactly the same as in the
traditional programming cables with RS232 interfaces. Here are requested to indicate that "USB"
option in the local communications interface setting which the software is not support to the
programming cable.

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USB/MPI+ V2.0:USB isolated Siemens S7-
300/400 PLC adapter
• If the COM port in the programming software with "*" symbols, such as "* COM3", it's shown that
the COM port have faults. Quit the software and plug a USB plug or re-install the USB driver.
• Please note that Siemens COM port in programming software is up to support the option to
COM8.But the ports more than COM8 are able to choose but in fact can not be used!
• STEP7 software settings:
Enter the main interface of STEP7 programming software (SIMATIC Manager), click on the "Set PG
/ PC Interface " option under "Options" menu into the PG / PC interface settings.

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USB/MPI+ V2.0:USB isolated Siemens
S7-300/400 PLC adapter
1. Double-click on "PC Adapter (MPI)" to set the parameters of COM port
and MPI port. The adapter does not support "PC Adapter (PROFIBUS)"
option.
2. Click on "Local Connection" option to set the parameters of COM port,
correct choose the COM port in the equipment manager after the driver
of USB / MPI + USB has been installed, select the 19200 bps or 38400 bps
as the baud rate of COM Communication. USB / MPI + will automatically
adapt to the choice of baud rate.
3. Click "MPI" to set the parameters of MPI interface adapter options, baud
rate can be set to 187.5 Kbps, or 19.2 Kbps, USB / MPI + adapter will
automatically adapt to the MPI port of the PLC baud rate. Other
parameters set as default.
4. On-line test can access the points: USB / MPI + connect the MPI port of
the S7-300/400PLC with the computer's USB port. Click on the main
menu interface, as shown in a red circle button. If the data in red box is
shown as the picture, the on-line test has pasted. As so far, the setting
has completely finished. It can do all Operation such as upload, download
,monitoring of the procedures and other operations.
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USB/MPI+ V2.0:USB isolated Siemens
S7-300/400 PLC adapter
• Long-distance communications:

• For USB/MPI+, the largest communication distance is up to 1000m at the

communication speed of 187.5Kbps. It needs to splice 120ohm terminal
resistance between 3 and 8 pin on the RS485 port(DB9 Male) to eliminate
signal reflection, and connect 24VDC power between 7 and 2 pin. But
requires one PFB-G for each PLC.
• Please Note: USB interface cable cannot be extended.

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S7 USB PC Adapter V1.3,
Programming/Downloading Cable , USB to RS-485
(MPI/DP), Windows XP/Vista/7 32-Bit

US$150.00-$280.00

Siemens 6ES7 972-0CB20-0XA0 24

PC/MPI+:RS232 isolated Siemens S7-300/400
PLC Programming adapter

US$90.00-$180.00

Siemens 6ES7 972-0CA23-0XA0, 25

Description
• Optoelectronic isolated RS232/MPI,Siemens S7-300/400 PLC Programming adapter cable, with
communication indicator, can replace Siemens 6ES7 972-0CA23-0XA0,automatically adjust the
communication speed from 19.2Kbps to 115.2Kbps for the PC port, automatically adjust the
communication speed from 19.2Kbps to 187.5Kbps for the MPI interface. Can connect PLC and
the touch panel of third party factory to communicate. It doesn't support Profibus function.

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Description
• PC/MPI+ adapter, or named PC adapter, could achieve the level conversion of RS232 to RS485
and the protocol conversion of RS232 to MPI (MultiPoint Interface).PC/MPI+ is the adapter of
photoelectric isolation type towards industrial design. Between RS232 port and RS485 port exist
the surge protection and anti-lightning protection circuit, adaptable to the full PLC series of
Siemens S7-300/400 and those devices with MPI port, especially the industrial fields with greater
interference and easily damaged communication port. All kinds of protection measures in the
circuit give promission to the safe operation of the system.
• PC/MPI+ can make touch-screen communications with the third party under the link of S7-
300/400PLC, such as eView, Wei-lun and kun-lun state.

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Characteristics and main technical parameters:
• Power: It is supplied by the 24VDC MPI port of PLC, power consumption of about 1w,
with Overcurrent protection and surge protection.
• Isolation Voltage: 1000VDC (Maximum to 3000 VDC, orders require statement.)
• RS232 port has anti-surge protection, RS485 port has anti-lightning protection and
Overcurrent protection with the consumption of 500w.
• RS232 port baud rate: 19.2Kbps---115.2Kbps, automatically adaptable to the standard
baud rate.
• MPI port baud rate: 187.5Kbps---19.2Kbps, automatically adaptable.
• Supporting the connection of PLC to touch-screen communication with the third party.
• With a power indicator light, on-line and data transmission indicator light.
• Working temperature: -20～75'C
• Dimension: 103×50×26; After connecting the RS232 cables: 5.5m.

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RS232 adapter port and port-pin RS485
signal definitions:

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RS232-Block(DB9M) definition signals RS485-Block(DB9M) definition signals
Instructions of the indicator light

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Software settings of STEP7:
• Entering the main interface of STEP7 programming software(SIMATIC Manager), clicking on
“Options” menu under the “Set PG/PC Interface…” option into the PG/PC interface settings.
1. Double clicking on “PC Adapter(MPI)” into the RS232 interfaces and MPI set of parameters. The
adapter does not support “PC Adapter(PROFIBUS)” option.
2. Clicking on “Local Connection” option set RS232 interface parameters, choosing PC/MPI to
connect on the port of COM correctly, and it will adapt to the chosen baud rate automatically,
both 19200bps and 38400bps of RS232 communication.
3. Clicking “MPI” to set port parameters of adapter MPI, acceptable at both 187.5Kbps and
19.2Kbps, and the adapter will adapt to its baud rate automatically. Others have already been set.

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Software settings of STEP7:
• 4. On-line test accessing point: Using PC/MPI to connect to MPI port and RS232 port of the
computer. And then click on the button in the red circle as follow, if appearing the data inside the
red line, the test has passed. Then one could operate on it.

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Accessible nodes

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The long-distance communication of PC/MPI+
adapter:

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To extend the distance of RS232 port:

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RS232 Cable:

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PC Adapter CN: Support RS232 to
PROFIBUS/MPI communication

US$286.00-$450.00

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PC Adapter CN
This adapter is compatible with Siemens PC Adapter and HMI adapter, fully
support RS232 port of PC and HMI to PROFIBUS/MPI communication, use
the Siemens special protocol processing chip, it can be used for Siemens S7-
300/400 series PLC and other equipments with PROFIBUS/MPI interface.
RS232-RS485-power supply are all optical isolated, especially suitable for
the strong interference and communication interface easily damaged
industrial scene.
PC Adapter CN is a high-tech adapter compatible with Siemens PC Adapter
and HMI Adapter, fully support RS232 serial port of PC and HMI to
PROFIBUS/MPI communication, adopt the Siemens protocol processor chip,
no functional defects. PC Adapter CN is the opto-isolated adapter for
industrial design. It has the surge protection and anti-lightning protection
circuit on the RS232 interface and RS485 interface, support hot plug, is
suitable for Siemens S7-300/400 series PLC and other equipments with
PROFIBUS/MPI interface. In particular, it applies to the strong interfere
industrial situations and the safeguard in the circuit guarantees the safely
running of the system.

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PC Adapter CN
PC Adapter CN can communicate between S7-300/400PLC and RS232 interface of third party HMI,
can replace the Siemens HMI Adapter.

• The low version PC/MPI+ didn’t adopt the Siemens protocol processor chip, but adopt the MCU
and use the software to achieve the Profibus protocol, the protocol is not perfect and has the
defect, only support MPI communication, not support profibus communication, can only connect
few HMI and have the defect. When there are many nodes or third-party device in the network, it
can’t identify every node. At the same time, it may have the risk that PC/MPI+ can’t be used after
the PLC internal program is upgraded in the future.

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Main Technical Specifications:
• Opto-isolated voltage 1000VDC.
• RS232 interface has the anti-surging protection
• RS485 interface has the anti-lightning and surging protector, Repeatability surge capacity:
Ipp=100A(10/700us，4KV),meet the standard ITU-TK20/21、VDE 0433. ±15KV ESD protection.
• RS232 interface can connect PC SIEMENS Adaptors
or HMI etc Explained
third party -Part 1baud rate 9.6Kbps～115.2Kbps
devices,
automatically adjust.
• Support PROFIBUS and MPI communication, auto bus protocol test, largest baud rate 1.5Mbps.
• Power supply from PLC port,24VDC, Power Consumption 2W,with over current and surge
protection.
• Power-RS485-RS232 all isolated

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Main Technical Specifications:
• Need additional 24VDC power for the long distance communication, the largest cable length
meets the Profibus standard.
• With the power indicator, data sending indicator, data receiving indicator
Can install the adapter on the S7-300/400PLC rail or 35MM standard rail.
• Shape Size: 123mm×68mm×30mm(Length*Width*Height),with the mounting bracket
• Working Temperature: -20～+75℃