Siemens 500 NIM - Manual (Page 10)

Preface ix SIMATIC TIWAY I Series 500 NIM User Manual
Preface
This manual contains the information necessary to install and operate the
Series 500
t Network Interface Module (NIM). The following information is
provided.
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NIM specifications
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Installation and testing procedures
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Operating instructions and descriptions
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SIMATIC r TIWAYt I primitive descriptions and examples
This manual is organized as follows:
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CHAPTER 1 — TIWAY I OVERVIEW contains an overview of the
TIWAY I network and an explanation of how the Series 500 NIM
operates within this network. NIM specifications are also defined.
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CHAPTER 2 — NETWORK DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS describes
possible network design configurations, and the use of modems with
TIWAY I. Local Line cabling, biasing, and termination are also
discussed.
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CHAPTER 3 — INSTALLATION describes NIM installation and
diagnostic procedures.
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CHAPTER 4 — NIM PRIMITIVES describes NIM operation and the
primitive subset supported by the NIM.
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APPENDIX A — PM550 CIM REQUIREMENTS contains procedures
for Local Line biasing and termination for networks that contain a
mixture of Series 500 NIMs and SIMATIC
r PM550t Computer
Interface Modules (CIM).
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APPENDIX B — FLOATING POINT NUMBERS defines floating point
representation used in the TIWAY network.
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APPENDIX C — NETWORK CONFIGURATION DATA SHEET
contains a form that will help you plan your network.
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APPENDIX D — NETWORK EVALUATION FORM contains a TIWAY
network evaluation form. You can submit the completed form to
Siemens for a free network evaluation.
Manual Overview
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Organization