Manual VIPA System 200V Chapter 3 Deployment CPU 21x-2BS03HB97E - CPU - RE_21x-2BS03 - Rev. 15/16 3-5Hints for the deployment of the MPI interfaceThe MP2I jack combines 2 interfaces in 1:• MP interface• RS232 interfacePlease regard that the RS232 functionality is only available by using theGreen Cable from VIPA.The MP interface provides the data transfer between CPUs and PCs. In abus communication you may transfer programs and data between theCPUs interconnected via MPI.Connecting a common MPI cable, the MPI jack supports the full MPIfunctionality.Important notes for the deployment of MPI cables!Deploying MPI cables at the CPUs from VIPA, you have to make sure thatPin 1 is not connected. This may cause transfer problems and in somecases damage the CPU!Especially PROFIBUS cables from Siemens, like e.g. the6XV1 830-1CH30, must not be deployed at MP2I jack.For damages caused by nonobservance of these notes and at improperdeployment, VIPA does not take liability!For the serial data transfer from your PC, you normally need a MPItransducer. Fortunately you may also use the "Green Cable" from VIPA.You can order this under the order no. VIPA 950-0KB00.The "Green Cable" supports a serial point-to-point connection for datatransfer via the MP2I jack exclusively for VIPA CPUs.What is MP2I?Deployment asMP interfaceDeployment asRS232 interface onlyvia "Green Cable"