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INDUSTRIAL ETHERNET
SCALANCE X Switches for
Process Automation
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Brochure 09/2022
Engineering Station OS/Batch/Route Control/Maintenance Redundant Server Stations (e.g. OS Server)
SIMATIC IPC
CPU AS 410-5H SCALANCE XC-200
with Safety as a service Bridge
SCALANCE
SCALANCE XC206-2SFP EEC
XF204-2BA
SCALANCE SIMATIC ET 200SP HA
XF204-2BA with Ex modules
DNA (Y-Switch) SCALANCE
SCALANCE XC-200 EEC
XP-200EEC
Integrated Drives Zone 1
SIMOCODE
SINAMICS SIMATIC
ET 200iSP
4...20 mA/HART
PN/PN IE/PB LINK HA
Coupler
4...20 mA/HART
Zone 0
Package Unit SIMATIC CFU PA
G_IK10_XX_10437
Industrial Ethernet PROFIBUS DP PROFIBUS PA PROFIBUS (fiber optic)
Redundant PROFINET networks in the process industry with SCALANCE X switches
PROFINET in process automation SCALANCE X Industrial Ethernet Switches are
The increasing degree of digitalization in the process designed for use in PROFINET networks, which also
industry produces more data (big data), necessitates fulfill the special requirements of the process
end-to-end communication down to the field level, industry.
and calls for flexible and secure industrial networks.
As a result, all levels of data communication and
PROFINET supports flexible network architectures
network redundancy (S2 and R1) are available in
and also allows the integration of existing PROFIBUS
all network topologies, such as line, star, and ring,
networks.
or as a mixed topology, and can even be adjusted
Switches in process automation during system operation thanks to Configuration in
Machines and systems must be able to exchange Run (CiR/H-CiR) in SIMATIC PCS 7.
data reliably with higher-level systems. Industrial
Ethernet Switches are active network components
and allow setting up an industrial network in elec- Highlights at a glance
trical or optical line, star and ring topologies. They • Integrated system diagnostics with PROFINET
distribute data to defined addresses and organize • Maximum availability thanks to configura-
the data traffic, which in turn significantly increases tion of redundant networks with S2 devices
overall data throughput, network performance, (device-side)
and availability. With the aid of switches, a physi- • Designed for use in harsh process industry
cally existing network, for example, can be sub environments
divided into several virtual subnets, known as • High level of flexibility thanks to use of
VLANs, in order to split up the network into logical BusAdapters
areas. In this way, very large Ethernet networks • S2 support for diagnostics on the H system
can be subdivided into smaller subnets with their • Configuration in Run (CiR/H-CiR)
own IP address range, thereby significantly increasing • Function as a media converter
transparency and performance in the network.
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Industrial Ethernet Switches for use with Using the BA 2 x RJ45VD HA BusAdapter, data trans
SIMATIC PCS 7 systems and PROFINET at the mission via 2-wire (single twisted pair) can be
field level: realized in addition to standard Ethernet cabling
• SCALANCE XF204-2BA via 4-wire cables (twisted pair). This allows exis
For flexible network configuration via copper or ting PROFIBUS infrastructures to continue being
fiber optic cables using different BusAdapters used, thus avoiding costly and time-consuming
• SCALANCE XF204-2BA DNA (Y-Switch) modifications especially at the field level.
For connecting PROFINET S2 devices to a redun-
Logical separation of fieldbuses
dant controller (AS) as an R1 system
The SCALANCE XC-200 switch has a particular role
• SCALANCE XC-200EEC
in network architecture with PROFINET, as it can
Use as a so-called “service bridge” for protected
be specially configured as a “service bridge” by
access to the fieldbus from the system bus,
decoupling the interfaces. This enables dedicated,
configuration of structured networks at the
temporary access to be set up from the system bus
field level, e.g., ring or star topologies, electri-
to the fieldbus while maintaining logical separation
cal or optical connection of several PROFINET
between the fieldbuses.
devices
• SCALANCE XP-200EEC Cabinet-free design
For applications in IP65 protection class, slim SCALANCE XP-200EEC switches allow a cabinet-
design, for supplying PoE-capable devices, such free installation in both indoor and outdoor areas.
as IP cameras This ensures rugged, reliable operation in numerous
sectors, e.g., the petrochemical industry.
No plant downtimes
The SCALANCE XF204-2BA DNA Y-Switch allows
configuration of redundant network structures in a
process automation environment using PROFINET
Switches for process automation
through the connection of S2 devices to a highly
• Configuration of redundant and fail-safe PROFINET networks
available R1 system. This redundant network
• Integration of S2 devices in R1 systems and for diagnostics
structure increases the availability of automation
connection on the H system
systems. In the event of a fault, the highly avail-
• Support for Configuration in Run (CiR/H-CiR)
able communication can take over automatically
• End-to-end data communication down to field level
without any consequences for the plant. The
• Real-time communication even for high data throughput
Y-Switch can be connected to a PROFINET R1
(big data)
network either singularly or redundantly.
Use in harsh environments
If an error occurs, PROFINET diagnostics facilitates • Conformal coating
fast troubleshooting and helps to avoid plant • NAMUR NE 21-compliant
downtimes. • Temperature range −40 °C to +70 °C
• IP65 protection class
Flexible network structure via BusAdapter
• Max. installation altitude 4 000 m
SCALANCE XF204-2BA and SCALANCE XF-204-2BA
• For use in hazardous areas (ATEX Zone 2)
DNA switches can quickly and easily be installed in
Practical design
the control cabinet by simply snapping them onto
• C-PLUG removable data storage medium for simple replace-
the DIN rail. Thanks to the BusAdapter system, the
ment of devices
switches support various transmission media: there
• Different BusAdapters for copper and fiber optic cables
are different BusAdapter versions for copper or
as well as for VD technology
fiber optic cables (e.g., electrical, optical), so that
the network can be configured over long distances
in line with the specific application.
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