Download Siemens SIMATIC NET Specifications

Supported Interface Cards
The SI7 driver supports the following interface cards installed in your SCADA
server:
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For Profibus communication:
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CP5613 or CP 5614 (PCI card)
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CP 5412 (ISA card) (SIMATIC NET 5.x only)
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CP 5611 (PCI card)
For Industrial Ethernet communication:
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CP1613 (PCI card)
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CP1413 (ISA card) (SIMATIC NET 5.x only)
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Standard Ethernet Adapter (for example, a 3COM PCI interface card)
Supported Protocols
The SI7 driver supports the Siemens Simple Application Programmer’s Interface
(SAPI) for S7. This API handles all data exchange between the PLC and the SCADA
server and uses the S7 protocol to communicate with the S7-300 and S7-400 PLCs.
Required Software
Operating System
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Windows NT 4.0, with Service Pack 6.0a or higher.
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Windows 2000, SP2 or higher.
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