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SIMATIC S7-400H as of V6.0

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 s Introduction 1
System and Media
Redundancy 2
Functionalities of the H-
CPUs as of V6.0 3

Configuration Examples 4
SIMATIC Further Points to
SIMATIC S7-400H configurations consider 5
with PROFINET
Links & Literature 6

History 7
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 Table of Contents

Table of Contents
Warranty and Liability ................................................................................................. 4
Table of Contents ......................................................................................................... 5
1 Introduction ........................................................................................................ 6
2 System and Media Redundancy....................................................................... 7
3 Functionalities of the H-CPUs as of V6.0 ........................................................ 9
4 Configuration Examples ................................................................................. 10
4.1 Communication between H system and field level via
PROFINET ......................................................................................... 11
4.1.1 Standard configuration “open ring” ..................................................... 11
4.1.2 Star-connected PN devices at the MRP ring...................................... 13
4.1.3 Star-connected PN devices at the MRP ring in the ring feed............. 16
4.1.4 MRP ring for distance bridging and in the subordinate ring ............... 19
4.1.5 Increasing the availability when using an H-CPU as single
controller ............................................................................................. 22
4.1.6 Switched PN devices via a switch integrated in the “open ring”
and as single I/O via the same switch in star topology ...................... 23
4.2 Communication between H-CPU and plant PCs ............................... 26
4.2.1 PC connection to an H system via a single ring ................................. 27
4.2.2 PC connection to two H systems via a single ring ............................. 28
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4.2.3 PC connection to one H system via a star point ................................ 29

4.2.4 PC connection to two H systems via two star points ......................... 30
4.2.5 PC connection to an H system via a double ring ............................... 31
4.3 Interfaces of the H system between superimposed PCs and
subordinate field levels ....................................................................... 33
4.3.1 Star-connected via single ring and switched PN devices in star
topology at the MRP ring .................................................................... 34
4.3.2 PC connection to an H system via CP 443-1 and standard
configuration open ring ....................................................................... 35
4.3.3 PC connection to two H systems via CP 443-1 and standard
configuration “open ring” .................................................................... 36
4.3.4 PC connection via double-line and standard configuration “open
ring” .................................................................................................... 37
5 Further Points to consider .............................................................................. 38
6 Links & Literature ............................................................................................ 39
7 History............................................................................................................... 39

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 1 Introduction

1 Introduction
Purpose of this document
The topic of “fault tolerance” comprises a number of application options, including
the field level as well as the connection to the plant PCs.
As of V6.0 for the H-CPUs, PROFINET can now also be used as field bus.
This opens a number of connection possibilities, varying more or less regarding
complexity and application case.
The document on hand shows a number of such connection options; for the field
level, for the connection of plant PCs to the H-controllers, and for the combination
ob both.
This gives you an overview of the configurations which can be realized with
PROFINET. Additional notes on advantages and selection criteria complete the
statements made in order to support you in planning the application of an H-CPU
or an H system.

PROFIBUS/PROFINET
This document focuses on configurations with PROFINET. All previous statements
on configurations with PROFIBUS remain valid independent of PROFINET.
PROFIBUS and PROFINET have no mutual impact on each other.
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Required knowledge
Understanding this document requires
• general SIMATIC knowledge
• basic knowledge on H systems
• basic knowledge on the PROFINET communication standard

The terms “system redundancy” and “media redundancy”, frequently used in this
document, are explained in the chapters below.

Usable H-CPUs
All statements in this document refer to H-CPUs as of version 6.0.

Topics not covered by this application

The following points are not covered in this document:
• configuration instruction
• communication with PROFIBUS
• communication via radio

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2 System and Media Redundancy

What will you learn here?
The terms “system redundancy” and “media redundancy” are frequently used in
this document. To also address readers without previous experience in the
application of H systems or PROFINET, these terms were explained first before
looking at the individual configuration options in the subsequent chapters.

System redundancy
Requirement for realizing the system redundancy is the application of an H system.
The H system consists of two fault-tolerant controllers (master and reserve CPU). If
one H-CPU fails, the other automatically takes over.
System redundancy is a connection of IO devices via PROFINET
(PN devices), for which there is a communication connection between each PN
device and each of both H-CPUs (see picture below).

H system
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PN devices

The IO devices need to support the system redundancy; otherwise, they can be
operated in the same network, however only one of both H-CPUs can be assigned
(unilateral periphery).
The used topology (line, star, ring) plays no role for the system redundancy. This
distinguishes the system redundancy from the media redundancy.
System redundant periphery is often also referred to as switched I/O. This does
not refer to the fault tolerance between I/O groups or systems.
An example for switched I/O (system-redundant I/O) are PN devices, which support
the system redundancy and can be assigned to an H system (e.g. ET 200M). In
contrast, the ET 200S, for example, can only be assigned to an H-CPU unilaterally
(no H system).

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Media redundancy
Media redundancy ensures the network availability and contributes to increasing
the plant availability.
The ring topology is used here. The media redundancy protocol (MRP) ensures
that when one transmission path fails, an alternative communication path is
available.
The nodes with PROFINET interface interconnected in the ring use MRP as of
V6.0, if MRP-capable. MRP is part of the PROFINET standardization according to
IEC 61158.
For media redundancy with MRP, one device is the media redundancy manager
(MRM), all other devices are redundancy clients. In the picture below, the CPU is
the MRP-Manager.
In the case of a failed connection, the MRM selects the alternative communication
path.

CPU
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PN devices
Ring

Context
System and media redundancy have no mutual impact on each other.

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3 Functionalities of the H-CPUs as of V6.0

This chapter gives you supplementary and compact information on updates for the
H-CPUs as of V6.0. This information is an extract for a brief overview and does not
claim to be complete.

Synchronization module
• New synchronization modules, however, cables as before (connector of HF-
Sync interfaces is compatible with the previous one)
• Color coded local and remote coupling at the locking clamp.
– black refers to local coupling (6ES7 960–1AA06–0XA0)
– blue refers to remote coupling (6ES7 960–1AB06–0XA0)
• Furthermore, exchange under voltage possible
• Additional diagnosis of synchronization modules (temperature, aging, …)

PROFINET interface
• User data transfer
– In the H system, a maximum of 256 PN devices is supported at both
integrated PN interfaces. It does not matter whether these can be
configured unilateral or switched.
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• For an I-Device, only unilateral operation is possible.

• The H-CPU itself cannot be operated as I-Device.
• Shared device viewed from the IO controller (only in single operation)
• Media redundancy (MRP); changeover time approx. 200ms
• System redundancy
• Time synchronization
– The synchronization occurs via MMS time-of-day messages
(Manufacturing Message Specification). The advantage of this method is
the generally higher precision as opposed to the NTP method.
• Supporting the device exchange without exchangeable medium
• Not supported:
– H-CiR for PROFINET
– Web server
– CBA

Note The connection of an external IO controller (CP) is not supported in V6.0 of the
H-CPU.

• Various functionalities of the CP 443-1 also exist in the integrated PROFINET

interface (S7 clock time synchronization, H-connections,…)

Master/reserve changeover
The master/reserve changeover (MRU) can also be programmed (SFC 90
“H-CTRL”).

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4 Configuration Examples
What will you learn here?
In this chapter you find configuration options for operating a single H-CPU or an H
system in PROFINET networks.
For better clarity, the connection with the field level and the connection with the
plant PCs are initially displayed separately. Subsequently, possible combinations of
both connection options are displayed.
The chapter on hand is divided into the following sub-chapters:

• Chap. 4.1: PROFINET communication between H-CPU and field level

• Chap. 4.2: PROFINET communication between H-CPU and plant PCs
• Chap. 4.3: combination of field level and plant PC

This chapter provides you with an overview on the possible H configurations and
when to replace the CP 443-1 with the internal PN interface.
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4.1 Communication between H system and field level via

PROFINET
In this chapter, possible configurations between the H system and the field level
are considered and various respective failure scenarios discussed.
The pictures of the failure scenarios are marked with a signal light for better clarity.
The following convention applies:

Availability cannot be Availability is mantained

compensated

4.1.1 Standard configuration “open ring”

Description
The picture below shows a system-redundant connection in a so-called open ring.
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H system

PN devices

For the open ring, the PN devices are set up as single channel. After the H system
has gone from single operation to redundant system state, both H-CPUs process
the same program in synchronism. However, process data are only exchanged
with the PN device by one H-CPU.
The function of the controller remains at the following faults:
• failed master CPU, since the reserve CPU automatically takes over.
• failed I/O station
• wire break

For I/O station failure or wire break, the respectively accessible I/O stations are
controlled by both H-CPUs (advantage over a non-H system).

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Failure scenarios
The picture below shows a media failure due to wire break as a failure scenario
example.

Master CPU
Reserve CPU

PN device
communicates with
reserve CPU
PN device communicates
with master CPU
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To maintain the functionality by the system redundancy it is unnecessary here

which of the three connections fails. Both PN devices can exchange process data
with the respective controller process data.

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4.1.2 Star-connected PN devices at the MRP ring

Description
The subsequent picture shows the application of an H system for controlling PN
devices of the field level. The PN devices are connected at the MRP ring in star
topology

Ring topology:
H system
fibre-optics or electrical

SCALANCE
switches

PN devices
(field level)
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In this configuration, the system as well as the media redundancy can become
effective:
system redundancy is enabled by using an H system.
The system redundancy is supplemented by media redundancy which is achieved
by a ring-interconnection of the (external) SCALANCE switches.
Combining media and system redundancy can compensate an additional error
(failure of an H-CPU) on top of a media failure.
System and media redundancy have no mutual impact on each other.

All ring nodes must be compatible with the media redundancy protocol (MRP). The
hardware components that can be used as media redundancy manager (MRM) are
available in the following entry:
http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/23498599

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Failure scenario 1: effects of the media redundancy

The following pictures show the path changes through the MRP after a media
failure.

MR Manager MR Manager

Connections where process data is exchanged

Connections where no process data is exchanged

The master CPU exchanges process data with the PN devices (left picture).
When a connection fails (media failure) within the ring (right picture) the MR
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manager ensures an alternative path to continue a guaranteed data exchange with

the PN devices.

Failure scenario 2: effects of the system redundancy

The pictures below show the path changes due to a failed master CPU.

Connection where process data is exchanged

Connections where no process data is exchanged

The process is maintained bumpless by means of the reserve CPU. The media
redundancy is not required for the failure scenario.

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Failure scenario 3: effects of media and system redundancy

The pictures below show the path changes after a failed master CPU and a media
failure in the (MRP ring).

MR Manager
MR Manager

Connections where process data is exchanged

Connections where no process data is exchanged

The availability remains due to the media and system redundancy. Despite of the
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failure of the master CPU and the failure of a ring-connection, the demanded
functionality is maintained.

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4.1.3 Star-connected PN devices at the MRP ring in the ring feed

Description
The picture below shows the application of an H system for controlling PN devices
of the field level. The PN devices are connected at a MRP ring in star topology
In contrast to chapter 4.1.2, there is additional periphery here between the H-CPUs
and the MRP ring.

Ring topology:
H system fibre optics or electrical

Additional I/O
PN devices

SCALANCE
switches

PN devices
(field level)
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SCALANCE switch in the ring

Each SCALANCE switch is still located in only one ring (maximum number
permitted). Apart from the MRP ring, the additionally integrated periphery creates
an additional open ring, however, this variant is permitted for a SCALANCE switch
to maintain media redundancy. An open ring is not considered a ring here.

Open ring

MRP ring

All ring nodes must be compatible with the media redundancy protocol (MRP). The
hardware components that can be used as media redundancy manager (MRM) are
available in the following entry:
http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/23498599

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Failure scenario: media failure and/or CPU failure

The picture below shows a failure scenario in which the availability of the system is
maintained even though there are several failures.

Media failure and/or CPU failure

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Connection where process data is exchanged

When the master CPU and/or the connection from the master CPU fails, the overall
system can tolerate a further media failure in the MRP ring. It is irrelevant here at
which point the MPR ring is disconnected.
For this scenario, which shows a combination of system and media redundancy, all
intact connections for the exchange of process data are not necessary.

Generally the following applies: in the system states single operation, link-up or
update for the S7-400H, the connections between the PN devices in the ring feed
and the MRP ring must exist (see next picture). A failure of these connections in
the so-called system states cannot be compensated regarding the overall
availability.

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Single operation, link-up or update

This connection must

be available

These connections
must be available

Connections where process data is exchanged

Connections where no process data is exchanged
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The hardware components that can be used as media redundancy manager

(MRM) are available in the following entry:
http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/23498599

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4.1.4 MRP ring for distance bridging and in the subordinate ring

Description
The picture below shows the application of an H system for controlling the switched
PN devices within a subordinate MPR ring of the field level.

H system

Ring version:
fibre-optics or
electrical
MRP rings
SCALANCE
switches

SCALANCE
switches
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PN devices I/O within a

MRP ring subordinate
MRP ring

Each H-CPU is preceded by an MPR ring via the PROFINET interface

(two SCALANCE switches per H-CPU). It only serves for bridging the distance to
the sub-ordinate MRP ring.
System redundancy is enabled by using an H system. The system redundancy is
supplemented by media redundancy which is achieved by a ring-interconnection of
the (external) SCALANCE switches.
The sub-ordinate MRP ring need not necessarily be connected via SCALANCE
switches, but can also be directly connected at the PN devices of the subordinate
MRP rings; however, a prerequisite here is the compatibility of the ring nodes with
the media redundancy protocol (MRP). A node is used here as media redundancy
manager (MRM).
The hardware components that can be used as media redundancy manager
(MRM) are available in the following entry:
http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/23498599

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Failure scenario 1: media failure in the upper and lower MRP ring
The picture below shows which further failures can still be compensated by the
overall system after a CPU failure.

MRP rings
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MRP ring

Connections where process data is exchanged

Connection where no process data is exchanged

In addition to the failure of the master CPU, the following can fail in the line in
which process data is exchanged:
• any connection in the upper MRP ring and
• any connection in the lower MRP ring.

The overall availability of the system still remains.

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Failure scenario 2: failure of a SCALANCE switch in the upper MRP ring

A failure of a SCALANCE switch in any of both upper MRP rings cannot be
compensated regarding the overall availability.

MRP rings

MRP ring
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Failure scenario 3: failure of a SCALANCE switch in the upper and subordinate MRP ring
When a SCALANCE switch fails in the upper and in the subordinate MRP ring, it is
important regarding the overall availability which SCALANCE switches fail.

MRP rings MRP rings

MRP rings MRP rings

Connections where process data is exchanged

Connections where no process data is exchanged

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4.1.5 Increasing the availability when using an H-CPU as single controller

The picture below shows an H-CPU as single controller. Redundant PN devices

are connected via the internal PN interface.

H-CPU Single controller

PN devices Redundant I/O

When an H-CPU (IO controller) fails, the entire process periphery is no longer
available due to missing system redundancy.
When a PN device fails, the functionality of the redundant PN device can only be
maintained if the subordinate of both PN devices in the line fails. If the upper PN
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device fails, the lower can no longer be accessed.

Increasing the availability

The availability of the PN devices can be increased in a simple way: An MPR ring
can be established by an additional connection. A prerequisite is the MPR-
capability of the nodes, where a node performs the function of the media
redundancy master (MRM).

H-CPU Single controller

PN devices

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4.1.6 Switched PN devices via a switch integrated in the “open ring” and as
single I/O via the same switch in star topology

Description
The picture below shows a PN IO configuration for which the periphery is
connected to an H system via open ring and SCALANCE switch. Additionally,
individual PN devices are connected via a star configuration.
Both H-CPUs (IO controller) each communicate via the internal PROFINET
interface with the respective redundant assigned PN devices.

H system

PN devices via SCALANCE switch

integrated at the H system
in “open ring“

SCALANCE
switch
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PN devices

PN devices in star topology via

integrated SCALANCE switch at
the H system

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Failure scenario 1: failure of the SCALANCE switch

The pictures below show the effects during a failed SCALANCE switch.

PN devices via SCALANCE switch

integrated at the H system
in “open ring”
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PN devices in star topology via

integrated SCALANCE switch at
the H system

Connections where process data is exchanged

Connections where no process data is exchanged

A failure of a SCALANCE switch causes the PN devices connected in star topology

to fail. The PN devices in the open ring remain available.

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Failure scenario 2: media failure for PN device connected in star topology

The picture below shows the effects of a failed connection between SCALANCE
switch and the PN devices connected in star topology.

PN devices via SCALANCE switch

integrated at the H system
in “open ring”
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PN devices in star topology via

integrated SCALANCE switch at
the H system

Connections where process data is exchanged

Connections where no process data is exchanged

In this example, the central PN switch connected in star topology fails. The
availability of the lower PN switch could be increased by connecting it directly to
the SCALANCE switch instead of the central PN device.
Otherwise, the following applies: for a connection failure of the PN devices
connected in star topology, the PN device connected at the failed connection fails.
The PN devices of the open ring remain unaffected and are still available.

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4.2 Communication between H-CPU and plant PCs

General
Due to their hardware and software properties, PCs are not fault-tolerant. However,
they can be aligned redundant in a plant. The availability of such a PC system and
its data management is ensured by a suitable software such as WinCC
Redundancy.
Communication takes place via fault-tolerant S7 connections. Connecting to PC
stations via fault-tolerant S7 connections only supports Industrial Ethernet.
Using fault-tolerant S7 connections between a fault-tolerant system and a PC
requires the "S7-REDCONNECT" software package on the PC. It permits
connecting a PC to a network with a CP or at a redundant bus system with 2 CPs.
Please use the latest version of this software. This software is part of the SIMATIC
NET CD.
As of version 8.1.2, the communication via ISO-on-TCP is supported. The product
information on the SIMATIC NET PC software informs you of the CPs you can use
on the PC side.
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4.2 Communication between H-CPU and plant PCs

4.2.1 PC connection to an H system via a single ring

Description
The picture below shows the application of an H system for communication with the
plant PCs. Communication with an H system is performed via a single ring.

Plant PCs

SCALANCE Ring version:

switches fibre-optics or
electrical

H system
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The application of two SCALANCE switches enables achieving media redundancy

over larger distances (e.g. up to 26 km with SCALANCE X-200).

PC interface
As CP for the plant PC, the CP 1613, CP 1613 A2, CP 1623 or CP 1628 can be
used (software package "S7-REDCONNECT" required).
For changing from CP 1613 A2 to CP 1623, certain requirements must be fulfilled.
These are discussed in entry below.
http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/50710358

The availability of such a PC system and its data management is ensured by a

suitable software such as WinCC Redundancy. Please use the latest version of this
software.

CP 443-1 or internal PN interface?

In the above picture the CP 443-1 is used. Alternatively, the PN interface can also
be used.
When using the internal PN interface, you can, on the PC side, only employ the CP
1623 or the CP 1628 via ISO-on-TCP.
The interne PN interface can perform PN-IO (integrating distributed field devices)
and communication to other controllers at the same time. The distributed field
devices must be PN-IO.

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4.2 Communication between H-CPU and plant PCs

4.2.2 PC connection to two H systems via a single ring

Description
The figure below shows an expansion of the alignment from chapter 4.2.1, Instead
of with one, the plant PCs communicate with two H systems. The connection for
the communication is also handled via a single ring.

Plant PCs

SCALANCE Ring version:

switches fibre-optics or electrica

H systems
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The application of two SCALANCE switches enables achieving media redundancy

over larger distances (e.g. up to 26 km with SCALANCE X-200).

PC interface
As CP for the plant PC, the CP 1613, CP 1613 A2, CP 1623 or CP 1628 can be
used (software package "S7-REDCONNECT" required).
For changing from CP 1613 A2 to CP 1623, certain requirements must be fulfilled.
These are discussed in entry below.
http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/50710358

The availability of such a PC system and its data management is ensured by a

suitable software such as WinCC Redundancy. Please use the latest version of this
software.

CP 443-1 or internal PN interface?

In the above picture the CP 443-1 is used. Alternatively, the PN interface can also
be used.
When using the internal PN interface, you can, on the PC side, only employ the CP
1623 or the CP 1628 via ISO-on-TCP.
The interne PN interface can perform PN-IO (integrating distributed field devices)
and communication to other controllers at the same time. The distributed field
devices must be PN-IO.

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4.2.3 PC connection to one H system via a star point

Description
The picture below shows the application of an H system for communication with the
plant PCs.

Plant PCs

SCALANCE
switch Star point

H system
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Additionally, a second SCALANCE switch (as in chapter 4.2.1 and 4.2.2) can be
integrated. The higher procurement costs are countered by the option of reaching
media redundancy across larger distances (e.g. up to 26 km with SCALANCE X-
200).

PC interface
As CP for the plant PC, the CP 1613, CP 1613 A2, CP 1623 or CP 1628 can be
used (software package "S7-REDCONNECT" required).
For changing from CP 1613 A2 to CP 1623, certain requirements must be fulfilled.
These are discussed in entry below.
http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/50710358

The availability of such a PC system and its data management is ensured by a

suitable software such as WinCC Redundancy. Please use the latest version of this
software.

CP 443-1 or internal PN interface?

In the above picture the CP 443-1 is used. Alternatively, the PN interface can also
be used.
When using the internal PN interface, you can, on the PC side, only employ the CP
1623 or the CP 1628 via ISO-on-TCP.
The interne PN interface can perform PN-IO (integrating distributed field devices)
and communication to other controllers at the same time. The distributed field
devices must be PN-IO.

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4.2.4 PC connection to two H systems via two star points

Description
The picture below shows the application of two H system for communication with
plant PCs of redundant design.
Each PC is directed to both H systems via line topology.

Plant PCs

SCALANCE
switches
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H systems

PC interface
As CP for the plant PC, the CP 1613, CP 1613 A2, CP 1623 or CP 1628 can be
used (software package "S7-REDCONNECT" required).
For changing from CP 1613 A2 to CP 1623, certain requirements must be fulfilled.
These are discussed in entry below.
http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/50710358

The availability of such a PC system and its data management is ensured by a

suitable software such as WinCC Redundancy. Please use the latest version of this
software.

CP 443-1 or internal PN interface?

In the above picture, CP 443-1 is used. Alternatively, the PN interface can also be
used.
When using the internal PN interface, you can, on the PC side, only employ the CP
1623 or the CP 1628 via ISO-on-TCP.
The internal PN interface can perform PN-IO (integrating distributed field devices)
and communication to other controllers at the same time. The distributed field
devices must be PN-IO.

Increased availability
Optionally, both SCALANCE switches can also be interconnected to increase the
availability, if desired and achievable.

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4.2.5 PC connection to an H system via a double ring

Description
The picture below shows redundant plant PCs, with each PC having two CPs. The
redundant communication connection is achieved via the double ring.
Two CPs are also assigned to each H-CPU of the H system (high degree of
availability).

Plant PCs
CP1 CP2
CP1 CP2

SCALANCE Double-ring
switches Ring version:
fibre-optics or
electrical
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H system

CP1 CP1

CP2 CP2

The application of two SCALANCE switches enables achieving media redundancy

over larger distances (e.g. up to 26 km with SCALANCE X-200).

PC interface
As CP for the plant PC, the CP 1613, CP 1613 A2, CP 1623 or CP 1628 can be
used (software package "S7-REDCONNECT" required).
For changing from CP 1613 A2 to CP 1623, certain requirements must be fulfilled.
These are discussed in entry below.
http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/50710358

The availability of such a PC system and its data management is ensured by a

suitable software such as WinCC Redundancy. Please use the latest version of this
software.

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4.2 Communication between H-CPU and plant PCs

CP 443-1 or internal PN interface?

In the above picture, the CP 443-1 is used. The PN interface cannot be used.
The picture below shows, that a SCALANCE switch will be located in two rings, if
the internal PN interface is applied.

Plant PCs
CP1 CP2
CP1 CP2

SCALANCE Double-ring
switches Ring 1
Ring version:
fibre-optical or
electrical

Ring 2
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H system

CP1 CP1

CP2 CP2

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4.3 Interfaces of the H system between superimposed PCs and subordinate field levels

4.3 Interfaces of the H system between superimposed PCs

and subordinate field levels
What is this about?
When setting up the communication with H systems, there are basically two
options for integrating the H-CPU:
• using a CP 443-1 or
• using the internal PN interface

This chapter checks various configuration variants for preference.

In the preceding chapters 4.1 and 4.2 we have already made these considerations;
in this chapter we additionally evaluate the networks which are created when
superimposed PCs and I/O of the subordinate field level are connected to an H
system together.

Why not generally use the PN interface?

In configurations in which the H system shall be integrated in a combination of
superimposed plant PCs and I/O of the field level, multiple rings for the
SCALANCE switches can easily occur.
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Each SCALANCE switch, however, must only work in one ring in order to
guarantee media redundancy.
Multiple rings can be avoided using CP 443-1 (instead of the internal PN interface).

Note Depending on the configuration, in may happen, that a SCALANCE switch is

located simultaneously in a ring and in an open ring. Such a configuration is
permitted for maintaining media redundancy for a SCALANCE switch. An open
ring is not considered a ring here.

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4.3 Interfaces of the H system between superimposed PCs and subordinate field levels

4.3.1 Star-connected via single ring and switched PN devices in star

topology at the MRP ring

The picture below shows the usage of the CP 443-1 (PC connection) and the PN
interface (subordinate field level).

Plant PCs

SCALANCE
switches

H system Fibre-optical ring

I/O connected
at MRP ring

SCALANCE MRP
switches

PN devices
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The SCALANCE switches above the H system for connecting the plant PCs are
used for bridging the distance and can use the MRP (not mandatory). There are
several possibilities of a redundancy mechanism for bridging occurring failures,
such as
• High Speed Redundancy (HSR)
• Spanning Tree (SPT)
• Rapid Spanning Tree (RSPT)

The CP 443-1 can in this configuration not be replaced by the internal PN interface,
since this produces multiple rings (see picture below).

Plant PCs

SCALANCE
switches Ring 1
This SCALANCE
switch is located
Ring 2
in 3 rings!
H system Ring 3 Fibre-optical ring
I/O connected at
MRP ring

SCALANCE MRP
switches

PN devices

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4.3.2 PC connection to an H system via CP 443-1 and standard

configuration open ring

The picture below shows the usage of the CP 443-1 (PC connection) and the PN
interface (subordinate field level).

Plant PCs

SCALANCE
switches
CP CP
H system
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PN devices

The SCALANCE switch is not integrated in any ring. If the CPs 443-1 are replaced
by the PN interface, a ring is produced (next picture). For this configuration, the CP
443-1 can be replaced by the PN interface.

Plant PCs

SCALANCE
switches

H system Ring

PN devices

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4.3.3 PC connection to two H systems via CP 443-1 and standard

configuration “open ring”

The picture below shows the usage of the CP 443-1 (PC connection) and the PN
interface (subordinate field level).

Plant PCs

SCALANCE
switches

Communication via CP

H systems
Communication via integrated
PROFINET interface

PN devices
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Each SCALANCE switch is located in a ring. If the CPs 443-1 are replaced by the
PN interface, a total of three rings is produced (next picture). For this configuration,
the CP 443-1 cannot be replaced by the PN interface.

Plant PCs

SCALANCE Ring 2 Ring 1 Ring 3

switches

H systems

PN devices

Rings 2 and 3 are not located within the open ring between PN device and
H system (compare chapter 4.1.3, where the SCALANCE switch is located within
an open ring which is not counted as a ring).

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4.3.4 PC connection via double-line and standard configuration “open ring”

The picture below shows the usage of the CP 443-1 (PC connection) and the PN
interface (subordinate field level).

Plant PCs

SCALANCE
switches

H system
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PN devices

For this configuration, the CP 443-1 can be replaced by the PN interface.

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5 Further Points to consider

General information
Generally, there are various options for realizing the application of H-CPUs or
H systems. Regarding the setup options, we have introduced some concise
example configurations in the previous chapters.
Additionally, there are further points which should also be considered. A number of
these points is represented below in a compact format.

CP or PN interface?
The decision for or against an external CP or the internal PN interface at the
H-CPU depends on various considerations.
The decision always stretches across the overall consideration of the network.
Multiple rings for the SCALANCE switches must not be created.
When using the internal PN interface, the H-CPU, for example, can be integrated
into a ring. Furthermore, there are no more costs for the CP 443-1.
On the other hand, the CP 443-1 gives you the option of setting up additional
communication paths. A slot reservation should always be planned for the PC
connection.

Common Cause Failure

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For the topic of redundancy, the common cause failure must always be taken into
account. It is switched before and in line with the redundancy, i.e. an error affects
all successive redundant equipment which cuts off the availability.
An example noted here are tripping hazards as common case failure at the plant
PCs. In such a case, both PC cards would be affected, which would cut off the
availability.

MTBF
The application of redundant modules strongly increases the MTBF (Mean Time
Between Failure) of a system. The MTBF specifies the average operating time
between two failures and is therefore a measure of the reliability of a module or a
system.
The MTBF can either be statistically determined via system which are in operation,
or be calculated via the failure rates of the employed components.
MTBF values for SIMATIC components are given together with further explanations
on the MTBF under the following link:
http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/16818490

Switching times for MRP

The switching times for MRP depend on the ring. The changeover time of 200 ms
applies here for maximal 50 PN devices in the ring.

Fault-tolerant and fail-safe

Together with an additional license, your H system does not only enable fault-
tolerance but fail-safety as well. The PROFIsafe safety profile used there can also
be used for PROFINET, so your fault-tolerant and fail-safe application runs via a
the same communication bus.

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6 Links & Literature

Literature
The following list is by no means complete and only provides a selection of
appropriate information.
Table 6-1
Topic Title
/1/ STEP7 Automatisieren mit STEP7 in AWL und SCL
SIMATIC S7-300/400 (Automating with STEP7 in STL and SCL)
Author: Hans Berger
Publicis MCD Verlag
ISBN: 978-3-89578-397-5

Internet Links
The following list is by no means complete and only provides a selection of
appropriate information.
Table 6-2
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Topic Title
\1\ Link to this http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/entryID
document
\2\ Siemens Industry http://support.automation.siemens.com
Online Support
\3\ System Manual http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/60458386
S7-400H

7 History
Version Date Revisions
V1.0 01/2013 First issue
V1.1 01/2013 Changed picture in chapter 2

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