SIMATIC

Process Control System PCS 7

Engineering System (V8.0 SP1)
Configuration Manual

Preface

Using the PCS 7

Documentation

Introduction to Plant
Engineering with PCS 7

Planning the Plant

Engineering

Configuration of PCS 7 Plant

Basic Concepts of
Engineering

Configuration of the PCS 7

Engineering System

Implementing the PCS 7

Configuration

Data exchange with plant

engineering

Compiling and downloading

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Test

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Comparing project versions

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Servicing and diagnostics

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1

Preface.......................................................................................................................................................13

Using the PCS 7 Documentation................................................................................................................17

2.1

Guide to the PCS 7 Engineering System Configuration Manual.................................................17

Introduction to Plant Engineering with PCS 7.............................................................................................19

Planning the Plant Engineering..................................................................................................................23

4.1

Before Beginning the Engineering...............................................................................................23

4.2
4.2.1
4.2.2
4.2.3
4.2.4
4.2.5
4.2.6
4.2.7
4.2.8

PCS 7 Plant Components............................................................................................................26

Selection of the components to be employed..............................................................................26
Important Criteria for Selecting Components..............................................................................30
With Which "Third-Party Systems" can PCS 7 Communicate?...................................................31
How Can the Plant be Protected Against Unauthorized Access?...............................................32
How can the process management be verified?.........................................................................35
How Can Project and Process Data Be Archived?......................................................................37
What Sources Can Be Used in Planning the Plant Design?.......................................................39
What Service Support Does SIEMENS Offer for PCS 7.............................................................40

4.3
4.3.1
4.3.2
4.3.3
4.3.4
4.3.5
4.3.6

Capacity Options in Configuring a PCS 7 Plant..........................................................................41

How can PCS 7 be scaled?.........................................................................................................41
How many objects can be handled in a project?.........................................................................41
How Many CPUs are Needed for Automation?...........................................................................43
How Many Devices, Sensors and Actuators can be Integrated?................................................44
How Many Operator Stations are Required?...............................................................................45
What are the expansion limits?...................................................................................................46

4.4
4.4.1
4.4.2
4.4.3

Selecting fault-tolerant and fail-safe components........................................................................47

Redundancy Concept of PCS 7...................................................................................................47
Operating Reliability Concept of PCS 7.......................................................................................49
Recommended Use of components............................................................................................52

4.5
4.5.1
4.5.2
4.5.3
4.5.4
4.5.5
4.5.5.1
4.5.5.2
4.5.5.3
4.5.5.4
4.5.5.5
4.5.5.6
4.5.5.7
4.5.6
4.5.6.1
4.5.6.2

Selecting the network components..............................................................................................53

Communication within PCS 7......................................................................................................53
Which Networks / Bus Systems Are Used for Communication?.................................................54
Fields of Application and Parameters of the Network / Bus Systems..........................................55
Maximum Transmission Rate of the Network / Bus Systems......................................................56
Terminal Bus and Plant Bus with Ethernet..................................................................................58
Management Level Scheme with Ethernet..................................................................................58
Using Switching Technology with SCALANCE X........................................................................59
Using Switching Technology with OSM/ESM..............................................................................63
Optical and Electrical Transmission Media..................................................................................64
Connecting Network Nodes to Ethernet......................................................................................65
Configuring Redundant Ethernet Networks.................................................................................67
Planning Diagnostics for Ethernet...............................................................................................68
Field Bus with PROFIBUS...........................................................................................................69
Planning the Field Level with PROFIBUS...................................................................................69
Electrical Transmission Media.....................................................................................................70

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4.5.6.3
4.5.6.4
4.5.6.5
4.5.6.6
4.5.6.7
4.5.6.8
4.5.6.9
4.5.7
4.5.7.1
4.5.7.2
4.5.7.3
4.5.8
4.5.8.1
4.5.8.2
4.5.8.3
4.5.9
4.5.9.1
4.5.9.2
4.5.9.3
4.5.9.4
4.5.9.5

Optical Transmission Media........................................................................................................72

Connecting PROFIBUS DP Nodes..............................................................................................74
Configuration of PROFIBUS DP Networks..................................................................................75
Connecting Non-Redundant PROFIBUS DP Devices to Redundant PROFIBUS DP.................75
Connecting PROFIBUS PA to PROFIBUS DP............................................................................77
Configuration of Redundant PROFIBUS PA Networks...............................................................79
Planning Diagnostics for PROFIBUS..........................................................................................80
Fieldbus with PROFINET............................................................................................................82
Planning the field level with PROFINET......................................................................................82
Configuration of a nonredundant fieldbus with PROFINET.........................................................84
Configuration of a fault-tolerant fieldbus with PROFINET...........................................................84
Data Links to Other Systems.......................................................................................................86
Introducing How to Couple Data with other Systems..................................................................86
Connecting the AS Interface to PROFIBUS DP..........................................................................86
Connecting MODBUS to PROFIBUS DP....................................................................................88
Administration level and remote access......................................................................................88
Connecting to MIS/MES..............................................................................................................88
Connecting to the IT world - SIMATIC IT.....................................................................................89
Connecting HMI Systems via OPC..............................................................................................90
Connecting to the IT world via OpenPCS 7.................................................................................91
Access to the PCS 7 OS via PCS 7 Web client...........................................................................92

4.6
4.6.1
4.6.2
4.6.3
4.6.4

Selecting PC components...........................................................................................................94
Which PC Components Can Be Used?.......................................................................................94
Preconfigured PCS 7 Systems (Bundles)....................................................................................94
Connecting PC Components.......................................................................................................95
Additional Components for Acoustic and Optical Signaling.........................................................95

4.7
4.7.1
4.7.2
4.7.2.1
4.7.2.2
4.7.2.3
4.7.2.4
4.7.3
4.7.4
4.7.5
4.7.6

Selecting AS Components...........................................................................................................96
What are the criteria for selecting the AS?..................................................................................96
Overview of the SIMATIC S7-400 Automation Systems.............................................................97
Introduction to the Automation Systems......................................................................................97
Standard Automation Systems for PCS 7...................................................................................97
Fault-tolerant Automation System for PCS 7...............................................................................98
Fail-safe Automation Systems for PCS 7....................................................................................99
Limits of the CPUs for PCS 7 Projects......................................................................................100
Default Performance Parameters of the CPUs for PCS 7 Projects...........................................101
Components for Fault-tolerant Automation Systems.................................................................103
Components for Fail-safe Automation Systems........................................................................105

4.8
4.8.1
4.8.2
4.8.3
4.8.4
4.8.5
4.8.6
4.8.7

Selecting I/O components.........................................................................................................108

Should Distributed or Central I/O Devices Be Used?................................................................108
Which Devices can be Connected as Distributed Components?..............................................109
Use in Fault-tolerant or Fail-safe Automation Systems?...........................................................112
Overview of Usable Distributed I/O System ET 200..................................................................113
Connecting HART Devices to Distributed I/O............................................................................114
Can the Configuration be Changed during Ongoing Operation?..............................................116
How Can Distributed I/O Be Integrated in Hazardous Areas?...................................................117

4.9
4.9.1
4.9.2
4.9.3

Preparation for Efficient Engineering.........................................................................................119

Planning Objects/Functions for Efficient Engineering................................................................119
Importable data and data formats..............................................................................................120
How are recurring technological functions supported?..............................................................121

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Configuration of PCS 7 Plant....................................................................................................................125

5.1

Base Configuration of the PCS 7 System..................................................................................125

5.2
5.2.1
5.2.2
5.2.3
5.2.4
5.2.5

Configuration of the PC Stations...............................................................................................127

Configuration of the Engineering Station...................................................................................127
Operator Station Configurations................................................................................................128
BATCH Station Configurations..................................................................................................131
Configuration of the Route Control stations...............................................................................132
Structure of the OpenPCS 7 station..........................................................................................133

5.3
5.3.1
5.3.2

Configuration of the Terminal and Plant Bus.............................................................................136

Data Paths via the Terminal Bus and Plant Bus........................................................................136
Terminal Bus and Plant Bus Configurations..............................................................................137

5.4
5.4.1
5.4.2
5.4.3
5.4.4

Installation of the Automation Systems and Connected I/Os....................................................140

Configurations of the Automation Systems...............................................................................140
Guide to the Installation Instructions for the Products...............................................................141
Supplements to the Installation Instructions of the Products for PCS 7....................................145
Rules for Configuration in RUN (CiR)........................................................................................145

Basic Concepts of Engineering.................................................................................................................147

6.1

Central, Plant-Wide Engineering...............................................................................................148

6.2
6.2.1
6.2.2
6.2.3

Creating the Projects and Access Protection............................................................................150

Setting up the Projects with the PCS 7 "New Project" Wizard..................................................150
Expanding the Projects with the PCS 7 "Expand Project" Wizard.............................................151
Protecting Projects/Libraries with Access Protection................................................................152

6.3
6.3.1
6.3.2
6.3.3
6.3.4
6.3.5

Distributed Engineering.............................................................................................................155
Apply working methods in engineering......................................................................................155
Specifying the project structure for configuration......................................................................156
Configuring in a Multiproject......................................................................................................158
Branching and Merging Charts from a Project..........................................................................162
Configuration in the network......................................................................................................164

6.4
6.4.1
6.4.2
6.4.3
6.4.4
6.4.5
6.4.6

Type Definition, Reusability and Central Modifiability of Engineering Data...............................167

Use of Block Types, Faceplates and Block Icons......................................................................168
Using SFC Types......................................................................................................................170
Using Process Tag Types.........................................................................................................171
Using Models.............................................................................................................................173
Using the Master Data Library...................................................................................................174
Using Project-Specific Catalog Profiles.....................................................................................176

6.5

Importing and Reusing Plant Data.............................................................................................177

6.6

Free assignment between hardware and software....................................................................179

6.7

Deriving the Picture Hierarchy and OS Areas from the Plant Hierarchy...................................180

6.8
6.8.1
6.8.2

Generating Block Icons and Operator Texts.............................................................................182

Generating Block Icons.............................................................................................................182
Generating Operator Texts........................................................................................................182

6.9
6.9.1
6.9.2
6.9.3

The PCS 7 Event-Signaling System..........................................................................................184

Basic Concept of the Event-Signaling System..........................................................................184
Configuration of Messages........................................................................................................186
Important Aspects of Message Configuration............................................................................186

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6.9.4
6.9.4.1
6.9.4.2
6.9.4.3
6.9.5
6.9.6
6.9.7
6.9.8
7

Configuring the PCS 7 message system...................................................................................188

User-configurable message classes..........................................................................................188
Specifying message colors for individual columns....................................................................191
How to configure the PCS 7 message system..........................................................................191
Showing and Hiding Messages Automatically in Process Mode...............................................192
Acknowledgement Concept and Acknowledgement-triggered Reporting (QTM)......................193
Time Stamp with High Precision................................................................................................194
Acoustic/Optical Signaling.........................................................................................................195

Configuration of the PCS 7 Engineering System......................................................................................197

7.1

Central Starting Point - The SIMATIC Manager........................................................................197

7.2

The Component View................................................................................................................199

7.3

The Plant View..........................................................................................................................202

7.4

The Process Object View..........................................................................................................204

7.5

Correlations between the Views................................................................................................207

7.6

Cross-view Functions and How to Use Them...........................................................................208

7.7

PCS 7 applications and how they are used...............................................................................209

Implementing the PCS 7 Configuration....................................................................................................213

8.1

Overview of Configuration Tasks...............................................................................................213

8.2

Overview of changes that require a complete download of the AS or OS data........................216

8.3

Setting up the PC Stations........................................................................................................218

8.4
8.4.1
8.4.2
8.4.3
8.4.4
8.4.5
8.4.6
8.4.7
8.4.8
8.4.9
8.4.10
8.4.11

Creating the PCS 7 Project.......................................................................................................219

Overview of the Defaults and Individual Steps..........................................................................219
How to Set the Defaults.............................................................................................................219
How to Create a New Multiproject with the PCS 7 Wizard........................................................220
How to Expand the Multiproject by Adding New (Empty) Projects............................................222
How to Insert an Existing Project in a Multiproject....................................................................223
How to Remove a Project from the Multiproject........................................................................224
How to Expand a Project with Preconfigured Stations Using the PCS 7 Wizards.....................225
How to Expand a Project with Other Objects............................................................................226
How to Provide Projects/Libraries Access Protection................................................................227
How to Open an Access-protected Project/Library....................................................................229
How to Manage Multilingual Texts.............................................................................................230

8.5
8.5.1
8.5.2
8.5.3
8.5.4
8.5.5
8.5.6
8.5.7
8.5.8
8.5.9
8.5.10

Configuring the SIMATIC and PC Stations................................................................................234

How to Insert the SIMATIC 400 Stations in the Projects of the Multiproject..............................234
How to Start Configuring SIMATIC 400 Stations.......................................................................235
How to Insert CPs in the SIMATIC Stations and Assign Them to Networks.............................236
How to insert an engineering station.........................................................................................237
How to insert an operator station or maintenance station.........................................................238
How to insert a BATCH station..................................................................................................241
How to insert a route control station..........................................................................................243
How to insert an OpenPCS 7 station.........................................................................................244
How to set up an external archive server..................................................................................245
How to Configure and Download the PC Stations.....................................................................247

8.6
8.6.1

Creating the plant hierarchy (PH)..............................................................................................250

Structure of the PH....................................................................................................................251

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8.6.3
8.6.4
8.6.5
8.6.6
8.6.7
8.6.8
8.6.9
8.6.10
8.6.11
8.6.12
8.6.13

Settings and Properties of the PH.............................................................................................252

How to Perform the Settings for the PH....................................................................................254
Rules for Naming in the PH.......................................................................................................256
How to Insert Additional Hierarchy Folders...............................................................................256
How to Insert Objects in the Hierarchy Folder...........................................................................257
Rules for Copying and Moving within the PH............................................................................258
How to Specify the AS-OS Assignment.....................................................................................259
How to assign objects to the PH................................................................................................260
How to Check the Consistency of the PH..................................................................................262
Additional PH Functions in a Multiproject..................................................................................264
Defining types in hierarchy folders on the basis of ISA-88........................................................265
How to configure the automatic display and hide of messages from system charts.................267

8.7
8.7.1
8.7.2
8.7.3
8.7.4
8.7.5
8.7.6
8.7.6.1
8.7.6.2
8.7.6.3
8.7.6.4
8.7.6.5
8.7.6.6
8.7.6.7
8.7.6.8
8.7.7
8.7.8
8.7.9
8.7.10
8.7.11

Creating the Master Data Library..............................................................................................269

Objects in the Master Data Library............................................................................................271
How to Create a Master Data Library........................................................................................274
How to work with libraries..........................................................................................................275
How to Copy Objects from Other Libraries to the Master Data Library.....................................276
How to Update Block and SFC Types.......................................................................................278
Adapting the Blocks...................................................................................................................279
How to Adapt Blocks to Specific Projects..................................................................................279
How to Modify Attributes of the Block I/Os................................................................................279
How to Lock Message Attributes Against Changes at Block Instances....................................281
How to Compile Message Texts................................................................................................282
How to Set the Language for Display Devices..........................................................................283
How to Create your own Blocks for the Master Data Library.....................................................283
Using Faceplates and Block Icons for OS Pictures...................................................................284
How to Import/Export Blocks, I/Os and Messages....................................................................284
Working with process tag types.................................................................................................289
Working with Models.................................................................................................................291
How to save shared declarations..............................................................................................292
How to Test Library Objects......................................................................................................293
How to document library objects...............................................................................................294

8.8
8.8.1
8.8.2
8.8.3
8.8.4
8.8.5

Distributing the Multiproject for Distributed Editing (Multiproject Engineering)..........................295

Conditions for Additional Editing in the Multiproject..................................................................298
Overview of the Steps...............................................................................................................299
How to Store the Projects in the Multiproject.............................................................................300
How to Move Projects to Distributed Engineering Stations.......................................................301
How to Continue Editing Projects on Distributed Stations.........................................................302

8.9
8.9.1
8.9.2
8.9.3
8.9.4
8.9.4.1
8.9.4.2
8.9.4.3
8.9.4.4
8.9.4.5
8.9.4.6
8.9.4.7
8.9.4.8

Configuring the Hardware..........................................................................................................304

Overview of Hardware Configuration.........................................................................................304
Defining a Project-Specific Catalog Profile................................................................................305
Exporting/Importing the Hardware Configuration......................................................................306
Configuring the SIMATIC 400 Station (CPU, CPs, Central I/O)................................................307
Creating the Concept for Address Assignment.........................................................................307
Overview of Configuration Steps...............................................................................................308
How to Create a SIMATIC 400 Station......................................................................................310
How to Insert Modules to a SIMATIC 400 Station.....................................................................311
How to Insert a Communications Processor.............................................................................315
How to Assign Symbols to Input and Output Addresses...........................................................317
Setting the CPU Properties.......................................................................................................317
Setting the Process Image........................................................................................................321

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8.9.4.10
8.9.4.11
8.9.5
8.9.5.1
8.9.5.2
8.9.6
8.9.6.1
8.9.6.2
8.9.6.3
8.9.6.4
8.9.6.5
8.9.6.6
8.9.6.7
8.9.7
8.9.7.1
8.9.7.2
8.9.7.3
8.9.7.4
8.9.7.5
8.9.7.6
8.9.7.7
8.9.7.8

Configuring Fault-tolerant Systems (H Systems)......................................................................326

Configuring Fail-safe Systems (F Systems)..............................................................................326
Default Parameter Values for the CPUs....................................................................................326
Setting Time Synchronization....................................................................................................327
Principle of Time Synchronization.............................................................................................327
How to Set Time Synchronization on the AS.............................................................................329
Configuring the Distributed I/O (Standard)................................................................................330
How to Configure the Distributed I/Os.......................................................................................330
How to Configure PA Devices...................................................................................................335
How to Configure the Diagnostic Repeater...............................................................................336
How to Configure Intelligent Field Devices with SIMATIC PDM................................................338
How to Configure HART Devices with SIMATIC PDM..............................................................340
How to Configure Y Links and Y Adapters................................................................................342
How to Use the Diagnostics in SIMATIC PDM..........................................................................343
Configuring Distributed I/O Devices for Configuration Changes in RUN Mode (CiR)...............343
Principle of Configuration Changes in RUN..............................................................................343
Types of CiR Objects.................................................................................................................346
Overview of the Permitted Configuration Changes...................................................................347
How to Define CiR Elements for Future Plant Expansion (CPU-STOP)...................................348
How to Delete CiR Elements (CPU-STOP)...............................................................................352
How to Convert CiR Elements into Real Objects (CPU-RUN)..................................................353
How to Undo Used CiR Elements (CPU-RUN).........................................................................356
Changing the Parameter Settings for Existing Modules in ET 200M / ET 200iSP Stations (CPU
RUN)..........................................................................................................................................357
8.9.7.9 How to Change the Parameter Assignments of a Channel (CPU-RUN)...................................360
8.9.8
Configuring the hardware of high-precision time stamps .........................................................361
8.9.9
Acknowledgment-triggered reporting.........................................................................................362
8.9.9.1 How to Activate Acknowledgment-triggered Reporting (QTM)..................................................362
8.9.10 Downloading the Configuration to the CPU...............................................................................363
8.9.10.1 How to Download the Configuration in CPU-STOP...................................................................363
8.9.10.2 How to Download Configuration Changes in CPU RUN (CiR)..................................................365
8.9.10.3 Reaction of the CPU after Downloading Configuration Changes in CPU RUN (CiR)...............366

8.10
8.10.1
8.10.2
8.10.3
8.10.4
8.10.5
8.10.6
8.10.7
8.10.8
8.10.9
8.10.10

Creating network connections...................................................................................................371

How to Display Networked/Non-networked Stations.................................................................371
How to Create and Assign Parameters for a New Subnet........................................................372
How to Create and Assign Parameters for the Network Connection of a Station.....................373
How to Change the Node Address............................................................................................374
How to Change the Transmission Rate and Operating Mode in the PC Network.....................375
How to Save the Network Configuration....................................................................................376
How to Check the Consistency of the Network.........................................................................377
Cross-project Networks.............................................................................................................378
Configuring Redundant Networks..............................................................................................379
Tips on Editing the Network Configuration................................................................................379

8.11
8.11.1
8.11.2
8.11.3
8.11.4
8.11.5
8.11.6
8.11.7

Creating the SIMATIC Connections..........................................................................................381

Connection Types and Connection Partners.............................................................................381
How to Configure Connections between Two SIMATIC 400 Stations.......................................382
How to Configure a Connection between a PC and SIMATIC 400 Station (Named Connection)386
How to Work with the Connection Table...................................................................................390
Cross-project Connections in a Multiproject..............................................................................392
How to Merge Cross-project Connections.................................................................................394
Configuring Redundant Connections.........................................................................................394

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Configuring AS Functions..........................................................................................................396
8.12.1 Overview of the Programming Steps.........................................................................................396
8.12.2 Configuration by Several Users (Textual Interconnections)......................................................396
8.12.3 Creating CFC Charts (General).................................................................................................400
8.12.3.1 Overview of the Configuration Steps.........................................................................................401
8.12.3.2 How to Create a New CFC Chart..............................................................................................403
8.12.3.3 How to Insert Blocks into the CFC Chart...................................................................................404
8.12.3.4 How to Assign Parameters and Interconnect the Blocks...........................................................405
8.12.3.5 Runtime Groups and Runtime Properties..................................................................................407
8.12.3.6 Runtime Properties of the Blocks..............................................................................................408
8.12.3.7 Setting up AS-wide interconnections.........................................................................................410
8.12.3.8 How to Optimize the Run Sequence.........................................................................................411
8.12.3.9 How to Adapt the Run Sequence..............................................................................................413
8.12.3.10 How to Define CFC Chart I/Os.............................................................................................415
8.12.3.11 How to Compile CFC Charts................................................................................................418
8.12.3.12 How to compare CFC charts before download....................................................................420
8.12.3.13 How to Download CFC Charts to the CPU...........................................................................420
8.12.3.14 How to Test CFC Charts......................................................................................................422
8.12.3.15 How to use the "Forcing" function for block I/Os..................................................................423
8.12.3.16 How to Use the Trend Display in Test Mode........................................................................426
8.12.3.17 How to Configure the AS Runtime Measurement................................................................427
8.12.3.18 How to configure automatic displaying and hiding of messages in process mode..............429
8.12.4 PCS 7 license information.........................................................................................................430
8.12.4.1 Counting and booking process object licenses.........................................................................431
8.12.4.2 How to display the PCS 7 license information...........................................................................433
8.12.5 Programming the interface to the I/O (driver blocks).................................................................434
8.12.5.1 Concept for Drivers and Diagnostic Blocks...............................................................................434
8.12.5.2 List of Driver and Diagnostics Blocks........................................................................................435
8.12.5.3 How to Generate Module Drivers..............................................................................................437
8.12.5.4 How to Create Your Own Driver Blocks....................................................................................439
8.12.6 Overview of the control module and its type..............................................................................439
8.12.7 Creating Process Tags from Process Tag Types (Multiproject)................................................442
8.12.7.1 How to Create a Process Tag Type from a CFC Chart.............................................................443
8.12.7.2 How to Change a Process Tag Type.........................................................................................444
8.12.7.3 How to Insert a Process Tag Type to a Project.........................................................................446
8.12.7.4 How to Create an Import File or Assign it to the Process Tag Type..........................................446
8.12.7.5 How to Create Numerous Process Tags Automatically.............................................................447
8.12.7.6 How to Edit a Process Tag........................................................................................................448
8.12.7.7 How to Adopt Process Tags......................................................................................................449
8.12.7.8 How to Synchronize Process Tags with the Process Tag Type................................................451
8.12.7.9 How to restore lost assignments to the process tag type..........................................................453
8.12.8 Creating Sequential Control Systems (SFC).............................................................................454
8.12.8.1 Advantages and Uses of SFC Types/SFC Instances................................................................455
8.12.8.2 Overview of the Steps in Configuration.....................................................................................457
8.12.8.3 How to Create a New SFC Chart..............................................................................................458
8.12.8.4 How to Specify the Sequencer Properties.................................................................................459
8.12.8.5 How to Create the Topology of the Sequencer.........................................................................460
8.12.8.6 How to Configure Steps.............................................................................................................463
8.12.8.7 How to Configure Transitions....................................................................................................465
8.12.8.8 How to Adapt the Operating Parameters and Runtime Properties............................................467
8.12.8.9 Working with Charts, Types, and Instances..............................................................................472
8.12.8.10 How to Configure Messages in SFC....................................................................................473

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8.12.8.11 How to Create an SFC Type................................................................................................474

8.12.8.12 How to Generate an SFC Instance......................................................................................477
8.12.8.13 How to Modify an SFC Type Centrally.................................................................................478
8.12.8.14 How to Compile Charts and Types.......................................................................................479
8.12.8.15 How to Compare SFC Charts before Download..................................................................481
8.12.8.16 How to Download SFC Charts to the CPU...........................................................................482
8.12.8.17 How to Test SFC Charts......................................................................................................485
8.12.9 Creating Models (Multiproject)...................................................................................................486
8.12.9.1 How to create and edit a model.................................................................................................486
8.12.9.2 Textual Interconnections and Models........................................................................................489
8.12.9.3 How to Generate Replicas from Models...................................................................................491
8.12.9.4 How to Work with Models in the SIMATIC Manager.................................................................492
8.12.9.5 How to Assign Replicas to a Model Later..................................................................................494
8.12.10 Editing Mass Data in the Process Object View.........................................................................494
8.12.10.1 Working in the process object view......................................................................................496
8.12.10.2 How to Edit the General Data...............................................................................................498
8.12.10.3 How to Edit Blocks...............................................................................................................500
8.12.10.4 How to Edit Parameters.......................................................................................................502
8.12.10.5 How to Edit Signals..............................................................................................................505
8.12.10.6 How to Edit Messages..........................................................................................................508
8.12.10.7 How to Edit Picture Objects..................................................................................................510
8.12.10.8 How to edit archive tags.......................................................................................................512
8.12.10.9 How to Edit Hierarchy Folders..............................................................................................514
8.12.10.10 How to Edit Equipment Properties.......................................................................................515
8.12.10.11 How to Edit Shared Declarations.........................................................................................516
8.12.10.12 How to Test in the Process Object View..............................................................................517

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8.13
8.13.1
8.13.2

Configuring OS Functions.........................................................................................................520
Overview of Configuration Tasks...............................................................................................520
Setting the AS/OS Lifebeat Monitoring......................................................................................523

8.14

Configuring BATCH functions....................................................................................................525

8.15

Configuration of the Route Control functions.............................................................................527

8.16
8.16.1
8.16.2

Configuring the connection to the works management level (OpenPCS 7)..............................529

How to configure OpenPCS 7 stations for accessing PCS 7 data............................................529
How to configure the OpenPCS 7 stations for accessing historical alarms in a central archive server
...................................................................................................................................................530

8.17
8.17.1
8.17.2
8.17.3
8.17.4

Merging projects after distributed editing (multiproject engineering).........................................532

How to Move Projects Edited on Distributed Stations to the Central Engineering Station........533
How to Merge Subnets from Different Projects into a Multiproject............................................534
How to Merge Cross-project Connections.................................................................................535
How to Configure New Cross-project Connections between AS and OS..................................536

Data exchange with plant engineering......................................................................................................537

9.1

Overview of data exchange.......................................................................................................537

9.2

Identifying Repeated Functions.................................................................................................539

9.3

Working with the import/export wizard.......................................................................................540

9.4
9.4.1
9.4.2

Working with process tags and models.....................................................................................541

Requirements and Steps in Configuration.................................................................................541
Functions for Working with Process Tags and Models..............................................................544

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9.4.3
9.4.4
9.4.5
9.4.6
9.4.7

What happens during import?...................................................................................................547

How to Import Process Tag Types and Models.........................................................................549
What happens during export?...................................................................................................551
How to export process tag types and models............................................................................552
Restrictions with the IEA............................................................................................................553

9.5
9.5.1
9.5.2
9.5.3
9.5.4

Creating/Editing Import Files with the IEA File Editor................................................................554

Data of the IEA File in the ES....................................................................................................554
Creating/Editing Import Files with the IEA File Editor................................................................555
How to Exchange Data with MS Excel/Access..........................................................................557
Structure of the IEA File............................................................................................................558

9.6
9.6.1
9.6.2
9.6.3
9.6.4
9.6.5
9.6.6

Import/Export of the Hardware Configuration............................................................................561

How to Export a Station Configuration......................................................................................562
Structure and Content of the CFG File......................................................................................563
Expanding CFG Files................................................................................................................565
How to Import a Station Configuration (First Import of an Entire Station).................................568
How to Import an Expanded Import File (Extra Remote I/O, Field Device, Module).................569
How to Update an Imported Station Configuration (Change Attributes, Signal Assignments of
Modules)....................................................................................................................................570
Export for Synchronization with Higher-Level Planning Tools...................................................571

9.6.7
10

11

12

13

Compiling and downloading......................................................................................................................573

10.1

Requirements for Compiling and Downloading.........................................................................575

10.2

How to Download to all CPUs...................................................................................................576

10.3

Options for compiling and downloading.....................................................................................581

10.4

How to Document Changes in the ES Log"...............................................................................584

10.5

How to Document Changes in the Change Log........................................................................587

Test...........................................................................................................................................................589
11.1

How to Test S7-PLCSIM...........................................................................................................590

11.2

Testing in Running Plants..........................................................................................................593

11.3

How to Test Field Devices.........................................................................................................594

Comparing project versions with the Version Cross Manager..................................................................595

12.1

Using the Version Cross Manager (VXM).................................................................................596

12.2

How to Compare Project Versions............................................................................................599

12.3

How to export project data.........................................................................................................601

12.4

How to import project data.........................................................................................................603

12.5

How to generate process tags...................................................................................................605

Servicing and diagnostics.........................................................................................................................607

13.1

Maintaining a project.................................................................................................................607

13.2

Diagnostics With Maintenance Station (Asset Management)....................................................609

13.3

Remote Diagnostics Functions..................................................................................................611

13.4

Additional service support and diagnostics...............................................................................613

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13.5
13.5.1
13.5.2
13.5.2.1
13.5.2.2
13.5.2.3
13.5.3
13.5.3.1
13.5.3.2
13.5.3.3
13.5.4
13.5.4.1
13.5.4.2
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Archiving/Versioning and Documenting.....................................................................................614

Introduction to Archiving/Versioning and Documenting.............................................................614
Archiving/Retrieving multiprojects and project master data.......................................................615
How to Archive a Multiproject and the Project Master Data......................................................615
How to Retrieve a Multiproject and the Project Master Data.....................................................616
Data Security and Backup.........................................................................................................617
Versioning..................................................................................................................................618
How to Save Versions of the Project Data................................................................................618
How to Retrieve a Project with Version ID.................................................................................619
Versioning CFC and SFC Charts..............................................................................................620
Document..................................................................................................................................621
Creating the Project Documentation..........................................................................................621
How to Convert Documentation to a PDF File...........................................................................621

Attachment................................................................................................................................................623
14.1

Installation Guidelines for PCS 7...............................................................................................623

14.2

Lightning Protection...................................................................................................................626

14.3

Electrical Installation..................................................................................................................628

14.4

Basics of EMC-Compliant Installation of PCS 7........................................................................633

14.5

Degrees of Protection (Housing Protection)..............................................................................636

Index.........................................................................................................................................................639

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Preface
Purpose of this documentation

This documentation shows you a way of optimizing the configuration of your plant using the
PCS 7 Process Control System. The individual configuration tasks can be seen based on
examples. Required basic knowledge
You will learn among other things the following:
How to achieve a technological structure of the process control configuration of a plant in
all phases
How to use the different views (component view, plant view, process object view)
Which phases you work through during configuration
How to structure plants
How to create process tag types and models
The following topics are dealt with in detail in this documentation; they are not addressed in
any other manuals:
Configuring a process control system
Working with the plant hierarchy (PH) and the process object view (POV)
Working with the import / export assistant (IEA)

Guide
This documentation gives you an insight into the key functions of PCS 7. You can also use
this documentation for reference and check the particular information that you require.
The configuration tasks are described in a sequence that can be used for practical and fast
configuration. The manual provides important background information and interrelationships
for all of the configuration steps in order to clarify their significance and context in the overall
system.
All work instructions utilize paths that can be accessed via the menu commands of the menu
bar. For many of the functions, you also have the option of using commands in the shortcut
menu for the individual objects.

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Options for accessing PCS 7 documentation

Note
PCS 7 Readme
The information given in the PCS 7 Readme on the Internet takes precedence over all the
PCS 7 manuals. Please read this PCS 7 Readme carefully; it contains important information
and amendments on PCS 7.
The PCS 7 Readme on the Process Control System; SIMATIC PCS 7 DVD contains
important information regarding PCS 7 and takes precedence over the PCS 7
documentation supplied.
After installation of PCS 7, you can find documents such as Process Control System PCS
7; PCS 7 Readme and What's New in PCS 7? via the submenu SIMATIC > Product
Information > <Language>.
Basic documents in this documentation
The basic documents in the PCS 7 documentation may be found at the following locations:
On the SIMATIC PCS 7 DVD in the "_Manuals" folder.
On the Engineering Station as online help (CHM file) for the SIMATIC Manager application.
On the Engineering Station as a PDF file in the SIMATIC and Documentation submenus
of the Windows Start menu.
Current version of the documentation
As of PCS 7 V8.0, you receive basic PCS 7 system documentation with the Process Control
System; SIMATIC PCS 7 DVD.
The PCS 7 Internet site www.siemens.com/pcs7-documentation (www.siemens.com/pcs7documentation) provides convenient access to the complete PCS 7 documentation. You can
find the following for the latest PCS 7 versions:
In the section "Hardware manuals for SIMATIC PCS 7 ..."
The manuals for components approved for a PCS 7 version
In the section "Software manuals for SIMATIC PCS 7 ..."
The complete system documentation
The separate setup program for PCS 7 documentation and the PCS 7 help system for
download. After the installation of the setup program, you will find the documentation at
the following locations on the Engineering Station:
- As online help (CHM file) for the SIMATIC Manager application
- As a PDF file in the Windows Start menu with the SIMATIC documentation
The complete documentation for PCS 7 as a Manual Collection

Validity of the documentation

This documentation is valid for the Process Control System; SIMATIC PCS 7 software
package, V8.0 SP1.

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Required basic knowledge

General knowledge in the area of automation engineering and basic knowledge of PCS 7 is
required to understand this documentation. It is also assumed that the reader knows how to
use computers or other equipment similar to PCs (such as programming devices) with the
Windows operating system.
The configuration manuals and the Getting Started documentation for PCS 7 will provide you
with basic information regarding the use of PCS 7.

Getting Started Part 1 and Part 2

Getting Started PCS 7 - Part 1 is aimed at PCS 7 novices. It provides you with an initial overview
of the PCS 7 process control system, enabling you to create a simple project yourself. The
project is configured on an existing SIMATIC Station.
PCS 7 Getting Started Part 2 is intended for users who have already worked through Getting
Started Part 1. It introduces you to the PCS 7 functions that you can use for fast and efficient
plant configuration. These functions are used especially for the configuration of large complex
plants.
PCS 7 Getting Started - Part 1 and Part 2 introduce the functions using the standard example
project, "COLOR". At the same time, they show the correct configuration sequence.
You can find both manuals on the Internet.

Conventions
In this documentation, the names of elements in the software interface are specified in the
language of this documentation. If you have installed a multi-language package for the
operating system, some of the designations will be displayed in the base language of the
operating system after a language switch and will, therefore, differ from the designations used
in the documentation.

Changes compared to the previous version

Below, you will find an overview of the most important changes:
New function: User-configurable message classes
You can find information about this function in the section "Configuring the PCS 7 message
system (Page 188)".

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2.1

Guide to the PCS 7 Engineering System Configuration Manual

Basic structure
The PCS 7 engineering system configuration manual is divided into three sections:
Section

Content

Specifying the components and the systems for the PCS 7 plant
Planning the plant
engineering

This contains all the information that you need to select the right systems
and components based on the requirements of your PCS 7 plant.
You will receive a complete overview of the installation options for the
following components in PCS 7:
The automation system
The distributed I/O
The bus system
The network

Assembling components and systems

Structure of the PCS 7
plant

A guide takes you through the manual's instructions on installing the

hardware components. In addition, it will provides you with information and
rules about how PCS 7 differs from using SIMATIC.

Engineering
Basic concepts of
engineering

Introduction into how the requirements for efficient engineering (for example,
type-defining, reusability, central editing) are implemented with PCS 7.

Configuration of the
PCS 7 engineering
system

Introduction to the structure and use of the engineering software of PCS 7

Implementing the PCS

7 configuration

Complete PCS 7 configuration with step-by-step instructions, relationships

and background information

Data exchange with

plant engineering

Description of the import/export functions with step-by-step instructions,

relationships and background information

Compiling and
downloading

Information about how configuration data is compiled and downloaded to the

PLCs (AS, OS, BATCH).

Test

Overview of the most important testing options prior to commissioning

Comparing project
versions with VXM

Instructions on how to compare different project versions using the Version

Cross Manager

Servicing and
diagnostics

Information about diagnostics, service support, data security, versioning, and

backing up project data

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PCS 7 - The process control system for Totally Integrated Automation

As a process control system in the enterprise-wide automation network 'Totally Integrated
Automation', SIMATIC PCS 7 uses selected standard components from the TIA modular
system. Its uniform data management, communication and configuration offer an open platform
for modern, future-oriented and economical automation solutions in all sectors of the process
industry, production industry, and hybrid industry (mixture of continuous/batch processes and
discrete production, e.g. in the glass or pharmaceuticals industries).
Within the TIA network, SIMATIC PCS 7 not only handles standard process engineering tasks,
it can also automate secondary processes (e.g. filling, packaging) or input/output logistics (e.g.
material flows, storage) for a production location.
By linking the automation level to the IT world, the process data become available throughout
the company for the evaluation, planning, coordination and optimization of operational
sequences, production processes and commercial processes.

Basic structure of a PCS 7 plant

The modular architecture of SIMATIC PCS 7 is based on selected hardware and software
components from the standard range of SIMATIC programs. The PCS 7 plant can be
incorporated into the company-wide information network using interfaces based on

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international industrial standards for data exchange - such as Ethernet, TCP/IP, OPC or OLE
DB communication.

The System/Components of PCS 7

N
o.

System/
component

Description

Sections in this manual

containing further information

OpenPCS 7
station

PC station for data communication with external systems, does

not require knowledge of the topology.

Connecting to the IT world via

OpenPCS 7 (Page 91)

Data is accessed via OPC/OLE DB event-driven or cyclically.

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PCS 7 Web server PC station for monitoring processes online around the world
per Intranet or Internet.

Access to the PCS 7 OS via

PCS 7 Web client (Page 92)

SIMATIC IT

Connecting to the IT world SIMATIC IT (Page 89)

SIMATIC PCS 7 can be integrated into the company-wide

information network with SIMATIC IT.

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N
o.

System/
component

Description

Sections in this manual

containing further information

Engineering
Station

PC station for centralized plant-wide engineering:

Configuration of the
Engineering Station
(Page 127)

Configuration of the hardware

Configuration of the communications networks
Configuration of continuous and sequential process
sequences using standard tools
Configuration of discontinuous process sequences (batch
processes) with SIMATIC BATCH
Configuration of route controls with SIMATIC Route Control

Preconfigured PCS 7
Systems (Bundles) (Page 94)
Planning Objects/Functions
for Efficient Engineering
(Page 119)

Operator control and monitoring strategies

Compilation and downloading of all configuration data to all
target automation system (AS), operator station (OS),
BATCH station (BATCH) and Route Control station
Maintenance
station

PC station for diagnostics of all PCS 7 components. The

diagnostic status is represented by hierarchically structured
diagnostic pictures and communicated to the user in diagnostic
messages.
The maintenance station can be designed as a single-station
or multiple-station system. The maintenance station (in the
single station) or the MS client (multiple-station system) is
preferably operated on an engineering station.

Operator station

Route control
station

Diagnostics With
Maintenance Station (Asset
Management) (Page 609)
Additional service support
and diagnostics (Page 613)

PC station with human-machine interface for operating and

monitoring of your PCS 7 plant in process mode

Operator Station
Configurations (Page 128)

The operator station can be designed as a single-station

system or multiple-station system.

Preconfigured PCS 7
Systems (Bundles) (Page 94)

PC station for operation and monitoring of route controls for

transporting materials

Configuration of the Route

Control stations (Page 132)

The route control station can be designed as a single-station

system or multiple-station system.

(3
+
4)

Archive servers

A PC station can be used as external archive server (Process

Historian or central archive server CAS). This archive server is
a node on the terminal bus.

Operator Station
Configurations (Page 128)

PCS 7 Box

Industrial PC that when used in conjunction with distributed I/O

has the functionality of a PCS 7 process control system
(engineering, automation, operator control and monitoring).

Configuration of the
Engineering Station
(Page 127)

PCS 7 BOX is used for small stand-alone systems or combined

AS/OS stations that can be integrated in the PCS 7 network.

Operator Station
Configurations (Page 128)

It allows centralized engineering.

Preconfigured PCS 7
Systems (Bundles) (Page 94)

PC station for operation and monitoring of discontinuous

process sequences (batch processes).

BATCH Station
Configurations (Page 131)

BATCH station

A BATCH station can be designed as a single-station or

multiple-station system with BATCH client/BATCH server
architecture.
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Terminal bus

The following components communicate via the terminal bus:

Communication within PCS 7

(Page 53)
Server/Client (OS, BATCH, Route Control) and Engineering
Station
Management Level Scheme
with Ethernet (Page 58)
Note: Single-station systems in all systems (ES, OS, BATCH,
Route Control) can be connected to the terminal bus.

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N
o.

System/
component

Description

Sections in this manual

containing further information

Plant bus

The following components communicate via the plant bus:

Communication within PCS 7

(Page 53)

Server (OS, Route Control) and automation systems (AS)

Automation
system

Interchangeable automation system (SIMATIC

connections)

Management Level Scheme

with Ethernet (Page 58)

The automation system performs the following tasks:

What are the criteria for

selecting the AS? (Page 96)

To acquire process variables

To process the data according to the instructions in the user
program
To output control instructions and setpoints to the process
To supply data to the operator station for visualization
To detect operator commands on the operator station and
their return to the process
Direct access to the Route Control station

I/O
field bus

Connects classic and intelligent field devices. Intelligent field

devices are connected by HART or PROFIBUS
communication.
Using PROFINET as fieldbus
In addition, the following components can be integrated:
Simple actuators and sensors via an
AS interface
Components in building automation via an

instabus EIB

Components with a MODBUS interface

Planning the Field Level with

PROFIBUS (Page 69)
Fieldbus with PROFINET
(Page 82)
Which Devices can be
Connected as Distributed
Components? (Page 109)
Introducing How to Couple
Data with other Systems
(Page 86)

Additional information - PCS 7 Brochures

If you are interested in further introductory information about PCS 7, read the PCS 7 process
control system brochure. Here, you will find all of the necessary information about the principles
of communication and the range of features in SIMATIC PCS 7, as well as the possible
technical applications and appropriate functions for implementing your automation tasks.
The following sections in this manual are based on the information in the PCS 7 brochures.

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4.1

Before Beginning the Engineering

Important questions for planning the plant

We recommend that you carefully study the questions contained in the table below. This will
help you to effectively plan your plant. Under the heading "Additional sections in this manual,"
you can jump to sections containing additional information and overviews that should help you
to answer these questions.
Question

Related topics in this manual

Required knowledge
for ...

Sections in this manual containing

further information

What documentation
is required?

Processing phase in which the

documentation is needed:

Quick location of soughtafter information

Guide to the PCS 7 Engineering

System Configuration Manual
(Page 17)

Selecting systems and

determining requirements
for the components

Selection of the components to

be employed (Page 26)

Creating the plant

hierarchy

How many objects can be

handled in a project? (Page 41)

Determining the areas;

supporting areas, for
example, the analysis
of faults during plant
operation

How Many Devices, Sensors

and Actuators can be
Integrated? (Page 44)

Planning
Configuration
Commissioning
How should the plant
be controlled and how
should it react to
disruptions?

Process types: continuous

or discontinuous operation
Degree of automation
Controllability (central/
local)

Important Criteria for Selecting

Components (Page 30)

Availability
What areas are
Technological areas
contained in the plant? System affiliations
Local factors

How Many CPUs are Needed for

Automation? (Page 43)
What Sources Can Be Used in
Planning the Plant Design?
(Page 39)

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Question

Related topics in this manual

Required knowledge
for ...

Sections in this manual containing

further information

Which components
should be used?

Configuring signal paths

Determining

Which Networks / Bus Systems

Are Used for Communication?
(Page 54)

Bus systems and

conventional cabling
Transmission rates
Limits to distances
PC components (operator
control, monitoring,
configuration systems)

Determining

What are the expansion limits?

(Page 46)
Which PC Components Can Be
Used? (Page 94)

Number
Availability
Data backup
Change documentation
(validation)

How Can the Plant be Protected

Against Unauthorized Access?
(Page 32)
How can the process
management be verified?
(Page 35)
How Can Project and Process
Data Be Archived? (Page 37)

Automation systems
(performance and areas of
application)

Determining

What are the criteria for selecting

the AS? (Page 96)

Number of AS

Which Devices can be

Connected as Distributed
Components? (Page 109)

Availability
Planned or existing I/O
Failure safety
devices, sensors and actuators
Ex protection
Employed modules and
software
What preparations can Number of process tags
be made for efficient
Number and distribution of
engineering?
workstations for
engineering

Planning the
engineering
environment

Which Devices can be

Connected as Distributed
Components? (Page 109)

Using multiprojects and

the Import/Export
Assistant

Importable data and data

formats (Page 120)

Using appropriate
resources to create lists
(e.g. for process tag
lists)
How can servicing and
diagnostics be
implemented in the
PCS 7 plant?

Activate preparation for

servicing

Planning service
support

Planning diagnostics
Using diagnostic tools

Using the maintenance

station

Which languages are

available?

Configuration and process

control

Planning of the engineering

and the process control

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English

German

French

Italian

Spanish

What Service Support Does

SIEMENS Offer for PCS 7
(Page 40)
Diagnostics With Maintenance
Station (Asset Management)
(Page 609)
How to Set the Defaults
(Page 219)
How to Set the Language for
Display Devices (Page 283)

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Additional information
The Process Control System PCS 7; PCS 7 Documentation provides the following
supplementary information to this manual:
Options for Accessing Documentation
Documentation for the Planning Phase
Documentation for the Realization Phase
Documentation for Commissioning, Operation, Diagnostics and Servicing

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4.2

PCS 7 Plant Components

4.2.1

Selection of the components to be employed

Introduction
PCS 7 offers a range of options for implementing automation tasks. The large selection and
variety of components facilitates the following:
Employment of suitable components for special requirements
Selection of components that can be configured exactly to meet specific requirements
The following table lists optimally matched systems, components and functions for specific
process control requirements.

Selecting systems, components, and functions

Select the systems, components and functions based on the requirements of your PCS 7 plant:
Prompt

Specification

Performing system,
component, function for
PCS 7

Check

Process mode - OS
Operation and
monitoring

Operation and monitoring in process

mode

PCS 7 operator station

with WinCC software

Operator control and

monitoring via the
Internet/Intranet

Use of the operator control and

monitoring functions in process mode
via the Internet or Intranet

PCS 7 Web server and

PCS 7 Web client

Access to process data

via the Internet/Intranet

Data communication with external

systems via OPC and OLE DB

OpenPCS 7

Sign-of-life monitoring

Monitors systems connected on the

terminal bus and plant bus

Function "Lifebeat
monitoring" from WinCC

Time synchronization

Central time synchronization from

systems connected on the terminal
bus, plant bus, and field bus

Function "Time
synchronization" from
WinCC

Short-term archiving

Short-term archiving of process values

and messages

Archive systems of
WinCC

Long-term archiving

Use of a PC station for long-term

archiving of process values, messages
and BATCH data

Upper performance
range:
Process Historian or
central archive server
(CAS)
Lower performance
range:
StoragePlus

Controlling and
operating sequential
control systems

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configured sequential control systems

SFC Visualization

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Prompt

Specification

Performing system,
component, function for
PCS 7

Operating and
monitoring of the Safety
Matrix

Display and operation of configured

safety reactions

Safety Matrix Viewer

Access protection

Central user management, access

protection and electronic signatures

SIMATIC Logon with

Electronic Signature

Batch processes

Controlling discontinuous processes

SIMATIC BATCH

Route control

Control, monitoring and diagnostics of

material transports in piping systems

SIMATIC Route Control

Swapping out process

data

Inspection of the swapped out process

data for long-term archiving

Using Process
Historian:
OS-Clients or
Information Server

Check

*)

Using the Central

Archive Server (CAS):
OS Clients or
StoragePlus Viewer
Process mode AS and I/O
Availability

Using fault-tolerant automation

systems

S7-400H with
distributed I/O (e.g. ET
200)

Failure safety

Using failsafe
automation systems

S7-400F with
distributed I/O (e.g. ET
200)

Availability and failure

safety

Use of fault-tolerant and failsafe

automation systems

S7-400FHwith
distributed I/O (e.g. ET
200)

Control modes

Modules with controller functions

S7-400 FM

Distributed I/O

Connecting field devices via

PROFIBUS DP depending on the
degree of protection, connections, and
Ex zone

ET 200M with S7-300

signal modules, CPs,
FMs, HART and failsafe
S7-300 signal modules

Connecting field devices via

PROFINET

ET 200S with electronic

modules and failsafe
power modules
ET 200iSP with electronic
modules, HART
ET 200M with PROFINET
interface IM 153-4PN

Sensors and actuators

Connecting actuators and sensors

PROFIBUS PA
PROFINET (via
distributed I/O devices)

Intelligent field devices

Connecting intelligent field devices with PROFIBUS DP/PA

HART and PROFIBUS communication PROFINET (via IE/
PBLink)
Connecting intelligent field devices to
the FOUNDATION Fieldbus

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Prompt

Coupling DP/PA

Specification

Performing system,
component, function for
PCS 7

Gateway between PROFIBUS DP and

PROFIBUS PA

Check

DP/PA coupler
DP/PA-Link

Non-redundant
Connecting non-redundant PROFIBUS Y-Link
PROFIBUS DP devices DP devices to redundant PROFIBUS
DP
Diagnostics
(with hardware
components)

Diagnostics
(with software
components)

Simple diagnostics for communication

errors in PROFIBUS DP lines

e.g. Diagnostic repeaters

You will find additional information in

section "Additional service support and
diagnostics (Page 613)"
Using and activating the PCS 7
diagnostic functions

e.g. NCM S7 PROFIBUS

diagnostics

You will find additional information in

section "Additional service support and
diagnostics (Page 613)"

Hazardous area

Special I/O components for use in

hazardous areas (zones 1 or 2)

S7-300 Ex I/O modules,

ET 200iSP

Plant changes

Plant changes in runtime

CiR

Process mode communication/connection

Communication
(network)

Connecting AS

Terminal bus, plant bus

Ethernet

Support for communication through

network components such as CPs, bus
links

Network components of
SIMATIC NET

Connecting automation systems to the

plant bus

CP 443-1

Connecting OS/BATCH Connecting PCS 7 operator/BATCH

CP 1612, CP 1613,
stations to the terminal bus or plant bus CP 1623, CP 1512 or
other Ethernet connection
Connecting ES

Connecting the PCS 7 engineering

station to the terminal bus or plant bus

CP 1612, CP 1613,
CP 1623, CP 1512 or
other Ethernet connection

Point-to-point coupling

Communication between the AS and

other stations via point-to-point link

S7-400 CPs

Scalability

Licenses for various numbers of

process objects

Licenses

Basic engineering

Basic engineering of hardware,

communication

STEP 7 with HW Konfig,

NetPro

Continuous automation
functions

Graphical configuration of automation

functions

CFC

Discontinuous
automation functions

Graphical configuration of sequential

control systems with step-enabling
conditions

SFC

Recurring technological
functions

Using the PCS 7 library for

technological functions

PCS 7 Advanced Process

Library

S7-300 CPs (in ET 200M)

Engineering

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Prompt

Specification

Performing system,
component, function for
PCS 7

User function blocks,

custom

Create your own user function blocks

in accordance with
IEC 61131-3

SCL

Batch processes

Configuring recipes and batches

(production jobs)

SIMATIC BATCH

Route control

System for the configuration, control,

monitoring and diagnostics of material
transports in piping systems

SIMATIC Route Control

Availability with
S7-400H

Engineering for redundant automation

systems

S7 H Systems

Failure safety with

S7-400F

F programming tool with

F-function blocks

S7 F Systems
*)

Safety reactions to
defined states

Assignment of precisely defined

reactions to events occurring in the
process

Safety Matrix
*)

Controller optimization

System-aided optimization of control

circuits with PCS 7

PCS 7 PID Tuner

Plant pictures for

PCS 7 OS

Creation of plant pictures for the OS in

process mode and interconnection of
picture objects with single control units
(dynamic display)

Graphics Designer from

WinCC

Faceplate for
PCS 7 OS

Creating faceplates for PCS 7 OS

process pictures

Faceplate Designer

Intelligent field devices

Configuration, parameter assignment,

and commissioning of field devices

SIMATC PDM

Efficient engineering

Functions for efficient engineering

Multiproject,
SFC type, process tag
type, model, process
object view

Working with the several project

engineers
Type definitions with reusability and
centralized modification capability
Mass data processing

Creation:

Check

Import/export assistant

Process tags from process tag

types
Replicas of models
Comparing project
versions

Determining differences between

various versions of a project

Version Cross Manager

(VXM)

Versioning

Versioning of multiprojects, projects or

libraries

Version Trail

Reading parameters
back

Automatic cyclic reading of the

parameters from the AS

Test

Functional testing of the configuration

with a simulated SIMATIC S7 station

S7-PLCSIM

Plant documentation

Documenting plants in PCS 7 projects

in conformance with standards

DOCPRO

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Additional information
Capacity Options in Configuring a PCS 7 Plant (Page 41)
Selecting the network components (Page 53)
Selecting PC components (Page 94)
Selecting AS Components (Page 96)
Selecting I/O components (Page 108)
Preparation for Efficient Engineering (Page 119)

4.2.2

Important Criteria for Selecting Components

Selection Criteria
The selection of components for a process control system involves a variety of factors. The
most important factors are:
The type of process (continuous or discontinuous)
The reaction of a plant to disruptions (availability and safe state)

Type of process
There are two process types:
Continuous process
Process sequence in plants in which "the same product" is produced "unchanged" (e.g.
water desalination plants). Such processes can be automated by PCS 7 using sequential
control system (SFC). The automation can be implemented for small plant units as well as
for the entire plant.
Discontinuous (batch) process
Process sequence in plants in which "different products" are produced (e.g. various recipes
for producing tablets or mixing paints). Such processes can be automated by PCS 7 using
SIMATIC BATCH. With the recipe-based control strategies in SIMATIC BATCH, the
process sequences of a PCS 7 plant can be flexibly adapted to changing products, material
properties, plant conditions, product stages, etc.

Reaction of a plant to disruptions (availability and safe state)

The consequences of disruptions are often difficult to evaluate. Planned reactions to faults are
therefore very important. This is achieved through the following measures:
Using fault-tolerant components
Using fail-safe components

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Using fault-tolerant and fail-safe components
Implementing the appropriate configuration measures, for example:
Interlocks between process tags (dependencies ensure targeted system responses)
Sequential control charts for startup and shutdown (automatic control of entire systems)
Higher-level calculation and management functions (reacting directly to the effects of
an event)
Control functions for targeted control of units and plants (e.g. control using fail-safe
systems in a defined state)

Additional information
Section "Decision in favor of fault-tolerant and fail-safe components (Page 47)"
Manual Process Control System PCS 7; Fault-tolerant Process Control Systems
Manual Process Control System PCS 7; SIMATIC BATCH

4.2.3

With Which "Third-Party Systems" can PCS 7 Communicate?

Communication with "Third-Party Systems"

You can link up with numerous systems within the framework of Totally Integrated Automation
with PCS 7 (TIA components are used in PCS 7 without additional applications):
Administration level and remote access
PCS 7 is seamlessly integrated into the company-wide information network using
standardized interfaces for data exchange such as Ethernet, OPC or OLE DB (OpenPCS 7
station). This makes process data available at any time and at any location within the
company.
Data links to other communication systems
In addition, communication is possible with the following communication systems using an
adapter:
AS interface
MODBUS
Note
Please contact your Siemens representative for more information about other communication
options.

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Selection of the Components

Select the components that you need for the data link to the third-party systems:
Prompt

Specification

Performing system,
component, function for
PCS 7

Check

Process mode communication/connection

IT world

Integrating PCS 7 into SIMATIC IT

SIMATIC IT

Access to MIS/MES
process data

Company-wide access to process data

acquired with PCS 7 via OpenPCS 7
station (OPC and OLE DB)

OpenPCS 7

Simple actuators and

sensors

Connection of simple (usually binary)

actuators and sensors on the lowest
field level

AS-i Link

MODBUS devices

Used to connect components with the

Modbus interface

CP 341 with MODBUS

driver

Configuration, parameter assignment

and commissioning

HW Config or specific
component software

Engineering
Links and couplers

Additional information
Section "Administration level and remote access (Page 88)"
Section "Data Links to Other Systems (Page 86)"

4.2.4

How Can the Plant be Protected Against Unauthorized Access?

Protection against unauthorized access in an automated plant

A great number of components are networked together in modern industrial plants. A variety
of bus systems and protocols (such as TCP/IP, COM/ DCOM) are used to form the network.
In networked automated plants, it is important to protect against unauthorized access to the
plant, for example, from "office networks". This ensures that there are no negative effects on
the plant.

Plant protection in PCS 7

In addition to the standard resources from Windows (user logon) and the usual network
components (bridges and firewalls), PCS 7 provides a variety of options to prevent
unauthorized access in a plant.

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Selecting components and functions

Select the components/functions from PCS 7 needed for protecting access:
Prompt
Operator permissions
for the PCS 7 OS

Specification

System, component,
function for PCS 7

Access protection using smart card

containing operator permissions

Smart card reader

Configuring operator permissions

Operator station
function"User
Administrator" of WinCC

Check

Engineering system
"Local operator
permission" function
Representation of picture content
without operator permission

"OS Project Editor"

function

Access protection on AS Protecting loaded CPU against access HW Config Properties of

the CPU
Access protection for
charts

"Write-protected" attribute for individual SIMATIC Manager charts or all charts within a folder
Object properties

Central user management in PCS 7

User management with
access protection
control

User management with access

protection control for engineering and
process mode, determination of
application-specific user roles for
engineering and operator control and
monitoring

SIMATIC logon

Access protection for

project data

Central user management with access

control for engineering

Access protection for

access to project data"
function

The objects (for example, multiproject,

project, library) of a multiproject can be
provided with access protection
Access protection on AS Password protected access to tasks for
changing data in the automation
system (user program, HW Config)

"Password protected
access to the CPU"
function

Electronic signature

Electronic signature
based on SIMATIC Logon

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functions, e.g. for controlling batches
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Principle of central user management with SIMATIC Logon

SIMATIC Logon from PCS 7 is based on the basic user management mechanism in Windows:
1. Users, user groups (available on the prevailing Windows server) and passwords are defined
in Windows.
2. The SIMATIC Logon software defines user roles for the engineering system, operator
station, BATCH station and Route Control station and their assignment to defined Windows
user groups.
3. Additional limits to user roles and user rights can be defined within the application. The
following additional limits can be defined with SIMATIC BATCH:
Limits to the user rights in a user role (global)
Permitted user roles per computer (for each specific computer)
Permitted user roles per plant unit (for each specific unit)
Permitted user roles per plant unit (for each project)
The components contained in PCS 7 are supplied with information about the logged on user
via the central logon service and can be informed of any change of the logon, etc.

Principle of electronic signatures

PCS 7 supports the "electronic signature" function conforming to FDA or 21 CFR Part 11
requirements. The engineering contains definitions of the actions or conditional transitions of
objects that should be activated by the "electronic signature" function based on the user role.
When such an event occurs, there is a dialog prompt for one or more signatures based on the
usual logon dialog in Windows.
Requirements:
The SIMATIC Logon Service software verifies the logon data. Therefore the SIMATIC Logon
Service must be installed on the PC in order to use the "electronic signature" function.

Additional information
Section "Protecting projects/libraries with access protection (Page 152)"
Manual SIMATIC Logon; SIMATIC Electronic Signature
Configuration manual Process Control System PCS 7; Operator Station
Whitepaper Security Concept PCS 7 and WinCC

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4.2.5

How can the process management be verified?

What is the Purpose of Process and Process Management Verification?

Legal and business requirements play a decisive role for many plants, especially in regards
to the following:
Verifying standards of quality
Documenting the status of a plant
Allowing only authorized personnel have access to the plant and verifying the operator input
Allowing only authorized personnel to make changes to the plant
An additional requirement for a process control system is often complete automatic
documentation of all critical plant data and process operation in an automated plant.

Food & Drug Administration (FDA)

The US Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has defined guidelines for these areas. The GMP
laws 21 CFR Part 210, 211, 11 are based on these guidelines. The most important,
internationally valid requirements for automation engineering (in regard to validation) are
summarized in 21 CFR Part 11.

Validation with PCS 7 according to 21 CFR Part 11

PCS 7 and SIMATIC BATCH support validation in conformity to 21 CFR Part 11.

Selecting Components and Functions

Select the components/functions from PCS 7 that you need for validating the process
management:
Prompt
Logging of performed
modifications

Specification
BATCH: logging of each of the
following modifications:

System, component,
function for PCS 7

Check

BATCH change log

Modifying the recipe

Modifying the user permissions

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BATCH recipe log

BATCH: logging of any changes during

batch production (including operator
input)

BATCH batch log

Route Control: logging of changes in

the transport routes

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Prompt
Logging of protected
actions

Specification

System, component,
function for PCS 7

Check

ES: logging of the following processes: Change Log

Download to CPU (Entire program)
Download to CPU (Changes)
Activation and deactivation of test
mode
Changing values in test mode
ES: additional logging of the following
processes in the CFC/SFC:

ES Log

In the CFC

Configuration of the connections

Activation/deactivation of
runtime groups

In SFC

Configuration of constants in
steps

Configuration of constants in
transitions

Configuration of constants in
sequencer properties

Logging of delete
actions

BATCH: documentation of all delete

actions in a separate log

BATCH log

Versioning projects and

libraries

ES: creating projects and libraries with

different versions

Version Trail

Consistency of project
and library versions

ES: comparing versions of projects and

libraries with graphic displays of
differences

Version Cross Manager

(VXM)

Versioning charts

ES: Creating CFC/SFC charts with

different versions

Automatic prompt after

changing a chart

Versioning

BATCH: versioning recipes, recipe

operations and formulas

Automatic when a new

batch object is created

System access

Central user management based on

Windows

SIMATIC Logon

User identification

The log book is automatically amended

with the identification of the user.

Automatic in the change

logs

Electronic signature

Password protected execution of

functions, e.g. for controlling batches
with BATCH

Electronic signature
based on SIMATIC Logon

Logging of electronic
signatures

BATCH: documentation of the

performed electronic signatures

Automatic in the recipe/

batch report and in the
BATCH change log

Logging of AS access

Logging modifications made in the AS

Access protection with

SIMATIC Logon
Logging through the ES
log

Proof for validation

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BATCH: logs and archives - completed

batches can be archived in the XML
format

Function "Archiving a
Batch" in BATCH

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Additional information
Section "Comparing Project Versions with VXM (Page 595)"
Section "How to Document Changes in the ES Log (Page 584)"
Section "How to Document Changes in the Change Log (Page 587)"
Online help for the Version Cross Manager
Manual Process Control System PCS 7; SIMATIC BATCH
Manual Process Control System PCS 7; SIMATIC Route Control
Manual SIMATIC Logon; SIMATIC Electronic Signature

4.2.6

How Can Project and Process Data Be Archived?

Introduction
SIMATIC PCS 7 provides a variety of functions for archiving project data and process
values.

Archiving Project Data

The central database organization for plant-wide configuration data is contained in the
engineering system. To avoid loss of data we recommend that you regularly backup your
project. Archiving involves saving configuration data in the compressed form of an archive file.
This is possible on the hard disk or transportable data media (for example, CD, DVD). You
can select the required archiving tool in the SIMATIC Manager.
Note
Use the Version Cross Manager to determine differences between various versions of a
project.

Archiving process data

Process data (measured values and messages) can be saved in the following archives:
WinCC archives
These archives are circular archives with a limited capacity. As soon as the maximum
capacity has been reached, the oldest values are deleted so that additional new values can
be saved. This corresponds to the FiFo principle.
You can prevent loss of these oldest values by exporting these archives to a different
storage location.
BATCH archives
Batch data archiving in XML and PDF format: Batch data that can be accessed by
authorized persons or systems can be saved in XML or PDF format. These archives are
used for long-term storage of batch data as required by the FDA.

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Components, functions for archiving

Archiving of

Specification

Performing system, component,

function for PCS 7

Configuration data

The multiproject can be archived

with all projects and the master
data library.

"Archiving" function in the STEP 7

SIMATIC Manager

Process data (in

circular archives)

The operator station saves

measured values and messages in
archives for long-term availability
of the data.

Tag logging (archive)

WinCC archives must be

configured and adapted with
editors from WinCC.

Tag logging: Process values

SIMATIC PC station as external

archive server

PC station for:

Check

Alarm logging (archive)

Alarm logging: Messages

Report Designer: Print layout

Process Historian
or

central archiv server "CAS"

(with integrated
StoragePlus)

Tag logging, alarm logging

Batch data

The batch logs of completed

batches can be archived:

Function "Archiving Batches"

in SIMATIC BATCH

in XML format

PC station for:

in a database
in PDF format

Process Historian
or

Central Archive Server,

"CAS"

Swapping out the Archived Information

You can swap out the information (tag and alarm logs) in OS archives to external media (e.g.
CD, DVD).
Note
Using the Central Archive Server (CAS). the swapped out OS archives can be displayed with
the StoragePlus Viewer from the StoragePlus options package or directly on the OS client.

Additional information
Section "Introduction to archiving/versioning and documenting (Page 614)"
For information on the archiving of process and batch data, refer to the documentation on
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For information on the archiving of process data using the central archive server "CAS",
refer to the Process Control System PCS 7; Operator Station manual
Process Control System PCS 7; SIMATIC BATCH manual

4.2.7

What Sources Can Be Used in Planning the Plant Design?

Plant structure
The plant structure is understood as the following:
How and where the areas of a plant are configured and designed
Which options are used to equip which areas of a plant

Planning the Plant Structure

Note
There is no plant structure which can be recommended as universally valid. The designs
involved in engineering a plant for process automation depend on the following factors:
Laws, regulations, standards
Process engineering and manufacturing engineering relationships
Local conditions (location, expansion capability, environmental conditions, etc.)
Other requirements (e.g. sensors and actuators in use)

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Sources for Planning a Plant Structure

You can gather important information from the following sources:
Source

Topic

Example

Description of
the process

Process engineering continuity

Plant (e.g. power station):

Continuity based on location

Plant with units (e.g. heating unit with

burner control)

Central/distributed configuration
of the automation systems
Central/distributed configuration
of the HMI systems
Number of workstations
depending on the degree of
automation

Process tag lists Central or distributed configuration

possible; please observe the
following:
Distance and distribution
Maintenance
Environment (e.g. Ex zone, local
operator input, heat, dust)

Relationship of units to the entire process

(e.g. failure of unit = failure of plant or
reduced quality/performance)
Information about hazards (e.g.,
explosive gases)
Information about units (e.g. pressure
control) and components (e.g. pressure
sensor, pumps, valves)
Types of sensors and actuators and their
technical parameters - for example:

Fill-level sensor: 0 to 20 l

Pump: with motor, temperature

sensor, overload protection

Valve: with drive and position

feedback signal

Configuration, operating and

monitoring

Planned location of the sensors/actuators

in the plant

Process tag types

Signals from sensors and actuators:

acquisition and processing in an
automation system
Process tags belonging to a process tag
type (e.g. "fill level")

Importing Data for the Engineering

Electronic plant information can be imported into the engineering system to display the plant
structure in PCS 7 (for example: process tags, plant pictures).

Additional information
Section "Capacity Options in Configuring a PCS 7 Plant (Page 41)"
Section "Importable data and data formats (Page 120)"

4.2.8

What Service Support Does SIEMENS Offer for PCS 7

Service Support
You can find support for servicing PCS 7 plants from Siemens on the Internet (http://
www.siemens.com/automation/service&support)

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4.3

Capacity Options in Configuring a PCS 7 Plant

4.3.1

How can PCS 7 be scaled?

Scalability
SIMATIC PCS 7 can be adapted flexibly in a variety of ways for different plant requirements
and sizes. The configuration can be expanded or modified during later upgrading or if
technological changes are made to the plant.
SIMATIC PCS 7 covers all plant sizes. Depending on the demands you have the following
options:
To choose between automation systems with different performance capacities starting
with applications having few control tasks (for example: with SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX) -- up
to the automation of a very large production plant with integrated process data control
To integrate distributed or central I/Os step-by-step
To size and configure the display and operating components starting with small singlestation systems with approximately 160 process tags, e.g. for laboratory automation, up to
distributed multiple station systems with client-server architecture including approximately
60,000 process tags, e.g. for automation of large-scale production plants
To scale the number of configurable process objects (software for a variety of PO quantities)
To define network components and configure communication networks
To enhance the functionality by systematically adding a variety of hardware and software
components (for example, operator stations with SIMATIC BATCH or a separate archive
server)
To integrate applications for connecting SIMATIC PCS 7 to the IT world

Capacity Options
The following sections provide information about planning for PCS 7 plant capacity:
How many objects can be handled in a project? (Page 41)
How Many CPUs are Needed for Automation? (Page 43)
How Many Devices, Sensors and Actuators can be Integrated? (Page 44)
How Many Operator Stations are Required? (Page 45)
What are the expansion limits? (Page 46)

4.3.2

How many objects can be handled in a project?

Plant size
The configurable size of a PCS 7 plant is scalable.
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The software product licenses for Engineering Stations, Operator Stations, Maintenance
Stations, SIMATIC BATCH Stations, Route Control Stations, and SIMATIC PDM are available
with different quantity frameworks. You can expand these quantity frameworks by means of
additional Powerpacks.

Process object
In PCS 7 V7.0 SP1 and higher, the following rules are valid for the licensing of process objects
(PO):
All SFCs and all block instances that support operator control and monitoring and that produce
messages are considered to be PCS 7 process objects. These are the objects that are
transferred to the OS and require licenses.
In the CFC , a block that supports operator control and monitoring is assigned the attribute
"S7_m_c" in the block properties.
A process object can be one of the following blocks and objects:
Blocks for operator control and monitoring of a plant (for example, motors, valves)
Objects for automation (for example, level control)
Objects for signal acquisition and signal processing (not channel driver blocks, for example,
MonAnL)

Level of the licensing

For information on the current license grading for the various components of the process
control system and the corresponding achievable plant sizes, refer to the document Process
Control System PCS 7; Licenses and configuration limits. The document is available on the
Internet via the Technical Support (http://www.siemens.com/automation/service).

See also
PCS 7 license information (Page 430)

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4.3.3

How Many CPUs are Needed for Automation?

Criteria for the Required Number of CPUs

The number of required CPUs in a PCS 7 plant depends on the following factors:
Number of sensors and actuators
The more actuators and sensors there are utilized, the more automation systems are
required
You can find information about this in the section "How Many Devices, Sensors and
Actuators Can Be Integrated?" (Page 44)
CPU type
The more efficient the CPU is, the fewer the number of CPUs required
You can find information about this in the section "Overview of the Automation Systems
(Page 97)"
Capacity utilization and required expansion capability
The more reserves are required, the more CPUs are required.
Limits of the CPUs
You can find information about this in the section "Limits of the CPUs for PCS 7 Projects
(Page 100)"
Expansion of the plant
You can find information about this in the section "What are the Expansion Limits?
(Page 46)"
Environmental requirements
The desired optimization of the CPU for fast program execution and fewer required CPUs:
Optimization of the execution cycle for program sections
Optimization of the execution sequences

No Multicomputing for PCS 7

Note
Multicomputing (synchronous operation of more than one CPU) is not possible in PCS 7!

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4.3.4

How Many Devices, Sensors and Actuators can be Integrated?

Mixed capacities
The following provides an example mixed capacities for automation systems in a PCS 7 plant.
Note
The values displayed in the following tables are not AS specific maximum values for the
respective position. They are an example list representing the typical distribution of the total
AS capacity available during mixed operation of all positions in a cohesive block.

Example:
Mixed capacity for automation systems in a PCS 7 plant:
Objects

AS 416-3

AS 417-4/AS 417H

Memory card (MB)

16

Analog value measurements

150

500

Digital value measurements

400

1000

Dosing

15

30

Motors

150

300

PID controllers

130

200

Valves

150

300

SFC

50

100

Steps

500

1000

Objects

AS 416-3

AS 417-4/AS 417H

Digital inputs DI

850

1500

Digital outputs DO

315

630

Analog inputs AI

275

500

Analog outputs AIO

130

200

or:

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4.3.5

How Many Operator Stations are Required?

Capacity of the PCS 7 OS

SIMATIC PCS 7 supports both single station and multiple station systems with a client-server
architecture. The following table shows the most important factors for planning operator
stations in a multiple station system.
Property

Limit

Maximum number of OS server/redundant OS

server pairs

12

Max. number of automation systems per OS

server/redundant OS server pair

64

Maximum number of OS clients in multiclient mode 32 per multiple station system

(when each OS client has access to all 12 OS
servers/redundant OS server pairs)
Number of process tags

Approx. 3 000 per OS single-station system

Approx. 5 000 per OS server
Approx. 60 000 per multiple station system

Max. number of configurable messages

150 000 messages per OS server

Archiving in the integrated archive system of the

OS (short-term archiving)

Process values:
Approx. 1 000 per second per OS server /
single-station system
Messages:
Message surge: Approx. 3 000 messages in 4
seconds
Continuous load: Approx. 10 messages per
second

Number of process values that can be archived

(long-term archiving with Central Archive Server)

Approx. 1 000 process values per second with one

OS server
Approx. 10 000 process values per second with all
OS servers

Number of OS areas

64 OS areas

Number of maintenance stations

1 maintenance station for monitoring diagnostic

variables

Max. number of PCS 7 Web clients

50

Max. number of PCS 7 Web Diagnostics clients

Additional information
Manual Process Control System PCS 7; Operator Station
Manual Process Control System PCS 7; Web Option for OS
Manual Process Control System PCS 7; Maintenance Station

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4.3.6

What are the expansion limits?

Expansion limit
Any potential plant expansion depends on the following factors:
Network type connecting the PCS 7 components
Distance bridged between the sensors and actuators (taking into consideration the potential
transmission rates)
Since almost all of the sensors and actuators for PCS 7 are integrated in the distributed I/O,
the length of the communications network is a critical factor.

Maximum expansion
The following bus systems are used in PCS 7 with the following maximum lengths:
Bus system

Application in PCS 7

Maximum expansion

Industrial Ethernet

Communications network for networks and

subnets with special components developed for
use in commercial systems

1.5 km electrical coupling

PROFINET

Communications network for the cell and field

area

5 km electrical coupling

PROFIBUS DP

Communications network for the cell and field

area

10 km electrical coupling

PROFIBUS PA

PROFIBUS for process automation (PA)

1.9 km electrical coupling

HART communication

Sensors and actuators that use the HART

protocol for data communication can
communicate with the automation system over
special modules.

3 km

Point-to-point coupling

Communication between two nodes with special

protocols

Depends on the selected network

MPI

Multi-Point-Interface for testing and diagnostics

15 m

AS interface (ASI)

Communication network on the lowest

automation level for connecting to (usually
binary) actuators and sensors to the
programmable controller

100 m

MODBUS

Used to connect components with the MODBUS

interface

Depends on component

150 km optical coupling (global)

150 km optical coupling

100 km optical coupling

TIA solutions

Additional information
Which Networks / Bus Systems Are Used for Communication? (Page 54)
Maximum Transmission Rate of the Network / Bus Systems (Page 56)

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4.4

Selecting fault-tolerant and fail-safe components

Components
The reaction of the plant to faults is an important aspect in process control engineering. Since
the report of a fault is often not enough, the following components are an important part of
process control engineering:
Fault-tolerant components
Fail-safe components

Investment Costs
The high investment costs for fault-tolerant and fail-safe components are negligible in
comparison to the costs and losses involved in the loss of production. The higher the costs
resulting from production stoppage, the more advisable the use of fault-tolerant and fail-safe
components.

4.4.1

Redundancy Concept of PCS 7

Fault-tolerant components
The use of fault-tolerant components in a process control system can minimize the risk of
production loss. A redundant configuration guarantees fault tolerance in a process control
system. This means that all components involved in the process have a backup in continuous
operation. When a fault occurs or one of the control system components fails, the correctly
operating redundant component takes over the continuing control task.

Redundancy concept
The PCS 7 fault-tolerant components enable you to achieve the desired form of fault tolerance
in all automation levels:
Operator stations, BATCH stations, Route Control stations, maintenance stations, external
archive server (control level)
Bus system
Automation system (process level)
Distributed I/O (field level)
The following graphic shows the theoretical structure on the basis of a configuration with faulttolerant components.

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The clients and server are connected to the terminal bus via switches.

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The servers (OS server, BATCH server, Route Control server, maintenance server,
external archive server) can, when necessary, be configured as redundant.

Automation systems communicate with the OS servers/Route Control servers, BATCH

servers (in AS-based operation) and engineering stations, as well as amongst
themselves, via the redundant, fault-tolerant plant bus (Industrial Ethernet).
The automation systems, server and engineering station are connected to the plant bus
via switches.

Each part of the redundant, fault-tolerant S7-400H automation systems (AS 414H or AS
417H) is connected to the plant bus with an Ethernet communications processor (CP).
Each part of the AS be connected to several PROFIBUS DP chains. The internal
PROFIBUS DP interfaces or additional communications processors are used for the
attachment.

The redundant connection to the DP master system is achieved using two 153-2 IM
modules in each ET 200M.

You can evaluate the signals of sensors/actuators with redundant digital or analog input/
output modules. If one of the two redundant modules fails, the input/output signal
continues to be evaluated by the operational module.

The PROFIBUS PA I/O is connected to the redundant PROFIBUS DP using FDC 157-0
DP/PA couplers and two IM 153-2 modules.
Through redundant DP/PA Links a redundant PROFIBUS PA is implemented . The field
devices are connected to the PROFIBUS PA via active field distributors (AFD or AFS
when ring/coupler redundancy is used).

The Y Link allows you to connect non-redundant PROFIBUS distributed I/O devices to
a redundant PROFIBUS DP.

Additional information
Manual Process Control System PCS 7; Fault-tolerant Process Control Systems

4.4.2

Operating Reliability Concept of PCS 7

Fail-safe components
Fail-safe automation systems are employed for PCS 7 when a fault could endanger human
life, damage the plant or the environment. Fail-safe automation systems detect both errors in
the process along with internal errors and automatically bring the plant to a safe state when a
fault occurs.

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Operating Reliability Concept

The fail-safe automation systems from PCS 7 can be configured single-channel (F system with
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The fail-safe S7-300 signal modules are connected to the fail-safe S7-400F automation
system via the ET 200M.

Fail-safe automation systems can also be configured redundantly. The fail-safe and faulttolerant automation system S7-400FH guarantees optimum availability and safety of the
plant.

Fail-safe S7-300 signal modules (F modules) can also be redundantly connected to

further enhance the availability.

Safety mechanisms
The following safety mechanisms are part of the PCS 7 operating reliability concept:
The PROFIsafe profile is used for safety-related PROFIBUS DP communication between
the F CPU and distributed I/O. The fail-safe automation systems and signal modules can
recognize false user data and trigger the appropriate error responses with this safety frame.
Following programming (F program), the configured safety functions are processed twice
in different processor sections of the CPU. Potential errors are detected in a subsequent
comparison of the results.

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Programming errors such as division by zero or a value overflow are intercepted by special
fail-safe CFC blocks (F blocks).
The following functions increase the level of safety:
Comparison of F programs
Detection of modified F-programs per checksum
Password-protected access authorization
Note
An error detected in the F program does not lead to a CPU stop but triggers a
configurable response. It either brings the corresponding F runtime group or the entire
F program into a safe state.

Using standard components

Standard modules can also be used in fail-safe automation systems in addition to fail-safe
signal modules.
A user program may contain both F programs and standard programs. They are decoupled
with special conversion blocks.

Certificates for S7-400F/FH

The fail-safe S7-400F/FH automation system used with PCS 7 has the following certification:
German Technical Inspectorate (TV) certificate for the safety classes SIL1 to SIL3 from
IEC 61508
Requirement classes AK1 to AK6 from DIN V 19250/DIN V VDE 0801
Categories 2 to 4 of EN 954-1

Additional information
Internet: Documentation Process Control System PCS 7; Released modules
Add-on catalog for the SIMATIC PCS 7 process control system (catalog ST PCS 7.1)
In this catalog, you will find the components you can integrate in a fail-safe automation
system.
Manual SIMATIC Programmable Controllers S7 F/FH
Manual S7-300 Fail-safe Signal Modules
Manual SIMATIC ET 200S Distributed I/O System
Manual SIMATIC Distributed I/O System ET 200pro

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4.4.3

Recommended Use of components

Selection of the components

The safety and availability requirements are also decisive factors in the selection of faulttolerant and fail-safe components for a plant. The following table is a list of recommendations
for selecting components according to the requirements of the system.
Requirement:

Low or none

Medium

High/large

Standard

Proportion:

SIMATIC H systems
(Page 103)

AS
Availability

SIMATIC H systems
(Page 103)
Safety aspects

Standard

Proportion:

SIMATIC F Systems
SIMATIC F systems (Page 105) (Page 105)

Availability and safety aspects Standard

Proportion:
SIMATIC FH systems
(Page 105)

SIMATIC FH systems
(Page 105)

Distributed I/O
Availability

ET 200M

Two IM 153 in ET 200M

Two IM 153 in ET 200M

Redundant signal
modules in ET 200M

DP/PA Link

Two IM 153-2 and two DP/PA

couplers in the DP/PA link

Two IM 153-2 and two DP/PA

couplers in the DP/PA link

ET 200M

Fail-safe signal
modules in ET 200M

Fail-safe signal
modules in ET 200M

ET 200S

Fail-safe power modules

Fail-safe power modules

Availability and safety aspects ET 200M

Two IM 153 in ET 200M

Two IM 153 in ET 200M

Fail-safe signal
modules in ET 200M

Redundant fail-safe signal

modules in
ET 200M

Safety aspects

Bus systems
Availability on the terminal
bus and plant bus

Industrial Ethernet:
standard ring structure

Industrial Ethernet: standard

ring structure

Industrial Ethernet: redundant

ring configuration

Availability on
field bus

PROFIBUS DP/PA

Redundant
PROFIBUS DP/PA

Redundant
PROFIBUS DP/PA

PCS 7 OS,
SIMATIC BATCH and
SIMATIC Route Control

Redundant servers for PCS 7

OS,
SIMATIC BATCH, SIMATIC
Route Control, maintenance
station and central archive
server

Redundant servers for PCS 7

OS,
SIMATIC BATCH, SIMATIC
Route Control, maintenance
station and central archive
server

HMI systems
Availability Data security

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4.5

Selecting the network components

4.5.1

Communication within PCS 7

Introduction
The communication within PCS 7 is based on SIMATIC NET network components that conform
with established worldwide standards. SIMATIC NET includes powerful and robust
components which were developed especially for industrial use. They have the following
properties:
The components allow for the reliable exchange of data between all levels and components
in the PCS 7 plant.
The components can be enhanced and expanded using standard components.

SIMATIC NET
SIMATIC NET contains the following components:
The communication network consists of the transmission medium, the corresponding
connection and transmission components, and the respective transmission methods.
The protocols and services are used for data communication between the components.
The communication modules of the automation systems establish the connection to the
communication network (e.g. communication processors CP).

Additional information
Refer to the following documentation for additional information regarding network architecture,
network configuration, network components, and installation instructions:
List PCS 7 - Enabled modules
Manual SIMATIC NET NCM S7 for Industrial Ethernet
Manual SIMATIC Net PROFIBUS Networks
Manual SIMATIC NET; Triaxial Networks
Manual SIMATIC Net Twisted Pair and Fiber-Optic Networks
Operating Instructions Industrial Communication; Industrial Ethernet Switches SCALANCE

X-400

Configuration Manual Industrial Communication; Industrial Ethernet Switches

SCALANCE X300 SCALANCE X400

Operating Instructions Industrial Communication; Industrial Ethernet Switches

SCALANCE X200

Operating Instructions Industrial Communication; Industrial Ethernet Switches

SCALANCE X300

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Manual Industrial Ethernet OSM/ESM; Network Management
Manual SIMATIC NET; AS Interface Introduction and Basic Information

4.5.2

Which Networks / Bus Systems Are Used for Communication?

Networks / Bus Systems for Communication

The following table shows you the network / bus systems used for communication between
components in a PCS 7 plant.
Communication
between

Operator
station,
Route
Control
station

BATCH
station

Engineering
Station

AS

Distributed I/O

Intelligent field
devices, sensors
and actuators

Operator Station,
Route Control
Station

Ethernet

Ethernet

Ethernet

Ethernet

None

None

BATCH station

Ethernet

Ethernet

Ethernet

Ethernet

None

None

*1)
Engineering Station Ethernet

Ethernet

Ethernet

Ethernet

Ethernet via AS

Ethernet via AS

AS

Ethernet

Ethernet

Ethernet

PROFIBUS DP or
PROFINET

PROFIBUS DP

Ethernet

*1)

PROFIBUS PA
HART, AS-i,
Modbus via
PROFIBUS DP

Distributed I/O

None

None

Ethernet via
AS

PROFIBUS DP
or PROFINET

PROFIBUS DP or
PROFINET (via
AS)

via AS

Intelligent field
devices, sensors
and actuators

None

None

Ethernet via
AS

PROFIBUS DP

via AS

None

PROFIBUS PA
HART, AS-i,
Modbus via
PROFIBUS DP

*1) Path of communication between BATCH Station and AS is dependent upon the operating
mode of the BATCH station:
In PC-based operation: via terminal bus (Ethernet) and OS to AS
In AS-based operation: via plant bus (Ethernet) to AS

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4.5.3

Fields of Application and Parameters of the Network / Bus Systems

Fields of Application / Parameters of the Networks / Bus Systems

The following tables provide an overview of the most important decision criteria for the use of
network / bus systems.

Terminal bus and plant bus

Areas of application / parameters

Information and configuration limits

Area of application

Terminal bus and plant bus

Standards

IEEE 802.3

Transmission rate (Page 56)

100 Mbps*
1 Gbps*

Network size (maximum):

Electrical

5 km*

Optical

150 km*

Wireless

1000 m*

Global

WAN with TCP/IP

Topology

Ring, line, star, tree, redundant

Number of nodes:
Typical

1023 per segment

Maximum

(unlimited)

Specific parameter assignment

Address and protocol; no bus parameters

Special area of application

*) The max. network expansion depends on the network components used

Fieldbus
Parameter

Information and configuration limits

Area of application PROFIBUS DP

PROFINET

PROFIBUS PA

HART

AS-i

Standards

IEC 61158/61784

IEC 61158-2

Conforming to Bell
202 standard

IEC 62026

1.2 Kbps (PTP)

Max. cycle time:

19.2 Kbps (Bus)

5 ms (for 31 AS-i
slaves)

IEC 61158-2
EN 50170-1-2

EN 50170-1-2

EN 50295

ISA S50.2
Transmission rate

up to 12 Mbps
depending on
distance

100 Mbps,

31.25 Kbps

up to 10 Gbps

Network size (maximum):

Electrical

9.6 km**
(with a repeater)

5 km*

1.9 km

3 km (PTP)
100 m (bus)

max. 100 m

Optical

90 km

150 km*

Wireless

15 m (with ILM)

1000 m*

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Parameter

Information and configuration limits

Topology

Ring, line, star,

tree, redundant

Ring, line, star,

tree, redundant

Line, star, tree

Line - direct
connection to
special input
modules

Line, star, tree

32 per segment

1023 per segment

32 per segment

1 Nodes

15

Number of nodes:
Typical

64 per DP/PA link

Maximum

Max. 125

(unlimited)

Max. 125

1 Nodes

max. 32 (31 slaves

with a maximum
of 124 binary
elements)

Specific
parameter
assignment

Data throughput
and connection
parameters

Address and
protocol; no bus
parameters

Data throughput
and connection
parameters

Parameter
assignment for
devices with
SIMATIC PDM

Connection using
S7 configuration

Special area of
application

Hazardous area

Analog sensors
slave profile
7.3/7.4

*) The max. network expansion depends on the network components used

**) PROFIBUS DP segment with repeaters: you can find information on this in the section
"Electrical Transmission Media (Page 70)".

4.5.4

Maximum Transmission Rate of the Network / Bus Systems

Maximum Transmission Speeds

The following table lists the maximum transmission rates of the networks / bus systems. The
transmission rate depends on the network physics:
Electrical network: network installed with electrical conductive connections (copper cable)
Optical network: network installed with fiber-optic cables (FO)

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Network / bus
system

Electrical network

Optical network

Recommendation

Industrial
Ethernet

max. 1 Gbps*

max. 1 Gbps*

Only use components

with 100 Mbps or 1
Gbps

PROFINET

max. 1 Gbps*

max. 1 Gbps*

Always use
components that
support 100 Mbps or 1
Gbps

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system

Electrical network

Optical network

Recommendation

PROFIBUS DP

Transmission rate for max.

segment lengths:

max. 12 Mbps

We recommend the
use of optical networks
if interference
immunity and controlto-load isolation are
important.

12 Mbit/s max. 60 m
6 Mbit/s max. 60 m
3 Mbit/s max. 100 m

Used with plastic FO

max. 400 m
Used with glass fiber
FO max. 10 m

1.5 Mbit/s max. 200 m

You can find

information about the
correlation between
transmission rate and
distance for electrical
networks in the section
"Electrical
Transmission Media
(Page 70)"

500 Kbit/s max. 400 m

187.5 Kbit/s max. 700 m
93.75 Kbit/s max. 900 m
45.45 Kbit/s max. 900 m
19.2 Kbit/s max. 900 m
9.6 Kbit/s max. 900 m
PROFIBUS PA

31.25 Kbps

The communication is
carried out via the
PROFIBUS DP.
You can find
information about this
in the section
"Connecting
PROFIBUS DP to
PROFIBUS PA
(Page 77)"

HART

1.2 Kbps (PTP)

The communication is
carried out via the
PROFIBUS DP.

19.2 Kbps (bus)

ASI

Max. cycle time:

5 ms (for 31 ASI slaves)

You can find

information about this
in the section
"Connecting an AS
Interface to
PROFIBUS DP
(Page 86)"

*) SCALANCE X-400 Switches are suitable for 10/100/1000 Mbps (electrical or optical).
(The DTEs are connected to the 10/100 Mbps ports.)

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4.5.5

Terminal Bus and Plant Bus with Ethernet

4.5.5.1

Management Level Scheme with Ethernet

Isolation of the System Bus and the Terminal Bus

Note
We recommend the isolation of the system bus and the terminal bus. For smaller
configurations, however, this is not strictly necessary.
The MES level should always be connected via a router. This prevents unauthorized access
to the process control system.
Additional information concerning the PCS 7 security concept can be found on the Internet
(Page 136).

Ethernet/Gigabit Ethernet
The network components used in PCS 7 are Industrial Ethernet components modern Ethernet/
Gigabit Ethernet technology. This means the following:
Communication speed of 100 Mbit/s (Fast Ethernet)
or 1 Gbit/s (Gigabit Ethernet)
Using switching technology
Redundancy using optical/electric rings

Connection of 10/100 Mbps Ethernet

Components and units with 10 Mbps Ethernet (such as triaxial cable, OLM, star coupler) can
be integrated into communication networks with 100 Mbps through SCALANCE X switches.
Components and units with 100 Mbit/s Ethernet (automation devices, PC stations,
SCALANCE X-200 switches) can be integrated into communication networks with 1 Gbit/s
through SCALANCE X-400 switches.

Components Used for PCS 7

Network nodes are connected to switches by network cables. The following components from
the SIMATIC NET product range are used:
SCALANCE X switches
Optical switch module (OSM)
Electrical switch module (ESM)
Used for data transmission:

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Twisted pair cables (ITP or TP)
Fiber-optic cable (FO)
Coaxial and triaxial cables

Additional information
Section "Data Paths over the Terminal Bus and System Bus (Page 136)"
Whitepaper Security Concept PCS 7 and WinCC

See also
Security concept (http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/28580051)

4.5.5.2

Using Switching Technology with SCALANCE X

SCALANCE X
SCALANCE X is the switch product family of Industrial Ethernet switches from SIMATIC NET.
Switches are active network components that distribute data to targeted addressees.

Ring with redundancy manager

To increase availability, optical/electrical line topologies involving up to 50 switches (IE
Switches X-400, SCALANCE X-200 or OSM/ESM) can be combined with a
SCALANCE X4143E or SCALANCE X4082 and connected in a ring.

SCALANCE X switches used with PCS 7

SCALANCE X414-3E
SCALANCE X414-3E with two Gigabit Ethernet ports for installing a plant bus and terminal
bus in optical or electrical Gigabit ring technology; enables the highest communication
performance, especially in large plants handling large quantities and with extensive
communication networks
The redundancy manager integrated in the SCALANCE X414-3E enables the configuration
of redundant ring structures. A standby connection is possible using software.
SCALANCE X408-2
SCALANCE X408-2 with four Gigabit Ethernet ports for installing a plant bus and terminal
bus in optical or electrical Gigabit ring technology; enables the highest communication
performance, especially in large plants handling large quantities and with extensive
communication networks
The redundancy manager integrated in the SCALANCE X408-2 enables the configuration
of redundant ring structures. A standby connection is possible using software.

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SCALANCE X310
SCALANCE X310 with three electrical Gigabit Ethernet ports and seven electrical Fast
Ethernet interfaces for configuration of ring structures; enables the highest communication
performance, especially in large plants handling large quantities and with extensive
communication networks.
The redundancy manager integrated in the SCALANCE X310 enables the configuration of
redundant ring structures.
SCALANCE X308-2 (-2LD)
SCALANCE X308-2 (-2LD) with three electrical and two optical Gigabit Ethernet ports and
seven electrical Fast Ethernet interfaces for configuration of ring structures; enables the
highest communication performance, especially in large plants handling large quantities
and with extensive communication networks.
The redundancy manager integrated in the SCALANCE X308-2 (-2LD) enables the
configuration of redundant ring structures.
SCALANCE X202-2IRT
SCALANCE X202-24IRT with 2 electrical and 2 optical ports (up to 100 Mbit/s) for use in
subsystem networks with strict real-time requirements (Isochronous Realtime) and
maximum availability.
Data traffic with no real-time requirement can take place on the same network.
Duplicate network structures are therefore not required.
The redundancy manager integrated in the SCALANCE X202-2IRT enables the
configuration of redundant ring structures.
SCALANCE X208
SCALANCE X208 with 8 ports for transmission rates up to 100 Mbit/s, suitable for electrical
Industrial Ethernet structures in linear, star or ring configurations.
SCALANCE X204-2
SCALANCE X204-2 with 2 optical and 4 electrical ports for transmission rates up to 100
Mbit/s, suitable for optical Industrial Ethernet structures in linear or ring configuration.

SCALANCE X media converters used with PCS 7

SCALANCE X101-1 or SCALANCE X101-1LD
SCALANCE X101-1 or SCALANCE X101-1LD with one electrical and one optical port for
transmission rates up to 100 Mbps as an Industrial Ethernet media converter

Selection of the SCALANCE X Variants

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Redundancy
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Standby
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3) Can be stacked with 2 single-mode media modules
4) Fiber optic modules for optical connection
100 Mbit/s: MM491-2 Fast Ethernet fiber optic module (100Base FX)
1000 Mbit/s: MM492-2 Gigabit media module (1000Base-FX)
5) Redundancy manager and standby manager cannot be run at the same time
6) 6GK5 2080BA102AA3 and higher -> Yes
7) 6GK5 2042BB102AA3 or 6GK5 2042BC102AA3 and higher -> Yes

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Section "Data Paths over the Terminal Bus and System Bus (Page 136)"
Manual Process Control System PCS 7; Fault-tolerant Process Control Systems
Operating Instructions Industrial Communication; Industrial Ethernet Switches

SCALANCE X400

Configuration Manual Industrial Communication; Industrial Ethernet Switches

SCALANCE X-300 SCALANCE X400

Operating Instructions Industrial Communication; Industrial Ethernet Switches

SCALANCE X200

Operating Instructions Industrial Communication; Industrial Ethernet Switches

SCALANCE X300

Operating Instructions Industrial Communication; Industrial Ethernet SCALANCE X100

and SCALANCE X200 product line

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4.5.5.3

Using Switching Technology with OSM/ESM

Using Optical Switch Modules (OSM) and Electrical Switch Modules (ESM)
OSM/ESMs allow the configuration of "switched networks" with 100 Mbps that meet stringent
requirements for availability and comprehensive diagnostics.
Two measures are employed to decouple the load on the networks thereby leading to an
increase in network performance:
Formation of segments, i.e., dividing the networks in subnetworks/segments
Connecting each segment to an OSM/ESM
An OSM/ESM disposes of additional ports (with RJ45, ITP or BFOC interfaces as options) to
which terminals and additional network segments can be connected.
The redundancy manager integrated in the OSM/ESM enables configuration of redundant ring
structures.
Up to 50 OSM (optical ring) / ESM (electrical ring) can be used per ring.

Selecting OSM, OMC, and ESM Variants

Switch

OSM TP22

Port type and number

Preference

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Multimode
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Single
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High EMC load

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Terminal bus

TP cable in
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Cross-building
connection

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connection

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cubicle

TP cable
(max. 6 m) in the
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OSM BC08

ESM ITP80

Within buildings
ESM TP40

Within switchrooms
ESM TP80*

Within switchrooms

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Section "Data Paths over the Terminal Bus and System Bus (Page 136)"
Manual Industrial Ethernet OSM/ESM; Network Management

4.5.5.4

Optical and Electrical Transmission Media

Optical transmission media

Glass fiber-optics are preferably used as the optical transmission media. PCS 7 offers standard
cables that are suitable for above-ground installation indoors and outdoors.
Standard cables can be supplied pre-assembled with fixed lengths,
With 2 x 2 BFOC connectors (FO-optic standard cable)
With 2 x 2 SC connectors (FO standard cable) The FO standard cable with 2 x 2 SC
connectors is required for optical networks in the Gigabit range.

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Electrical Transmission Media

The terminals are connected with Industrial Twisted Pair (ITP). Prefabricated cable or
meterware (ITP standard cable) in a variety of designs are offered with sub D connectors to
allow direct connection between the nodes and network components.
Terminals can be optionally connected with twisted pair (TP) using so called TP cord cables.

Additional information
Manual SIMATIC Net Twisted Pair and Fiber-Optic Networks

4.5.5.5

Connecting Network Nodes to Ethernet

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Connecting PC stations
Operator stations, BATCH stations, route control stations, maintenance stations, PC station
for central archiving, OpenPCS 7 station, and engineering stations are connected to Industrial
Ethernet via communication modules. The communication modules require a slot in the PC or

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programming device (PG). Depending on the requirements, different types of communication
modules are used:
Communication modules without an onboard processor (Basic Communication Ethernet BCE) are sufficient for connecting up to 8 lower-level automation systems (of one operator
station). As an alternative, they can also be connected over the following components:
Via the Ethernet card integrated in the PC/PG.
Via an "INTEL" desktop adapter network card.
For additional information about the relevant communication modules, refer to the
manual Process Control System PCS 7; Released Modules, section "PC", table "CP Ethernet".
If the maximum number of 8 automation systems per operator station is insufficient or you
want to connect fault-tolerant automation systems, use communication modules with
onboard processors:
CP 16x3 (CP 1613/CP 1623) with software S7-16x3
CP 16x3 with software S7-REDCONNECT for redundant communication with S7400H/
FH
Note
Communication can be established with up to 64 automation systems (including
redundant systems) using CP 16x3.
For Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 operating systems, at least CP 1613 A2 is
required.

Time-of-day synchronization
CP 443-1 and CP 16x3 support and time synchronization on Industrial Ethernet. A PC with CP
16x3 can receive time frames from the following time transmitters:
SIMATIC S7-400/H/FH with CP 443-1
SIMATIC NET real-time transmitter for Industrial Ethernet (for information see catalog IK
PI)
Master clock (SIMATIC SICLOCK TC 400 recommended)
PC with CP 16x3
You can find additional information on this topic in function manual Process Control System
PCS 7; Time Synchronization.

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Additional information
Section "Data paths over the terminal bus and system bus (Page 136)

4.5.5.6

Configuring Redundant Ethernet Networks

Redundant System Bus / Terminal Bus

The following communication solutions increase the availability by eliminating individual errors:
Redundant electrical network
Redundant optical network
Combined redundant network

Application of the Ring Structure

Redundancy can also be achieved by means of a ring structure configuration:
Single ring (see example of a fault-tolerant system bus)
Double ring (see example of a redundant fault-tolerant system bus)
An additional ring with SCALANCE X and two interface cards for each connected
component (for example AS, OS) increases the level of availability.

Example of a Fault-tolerant System Bus

The following figure shows a fault-tolerant system bus in ring structure. All components are
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The following figure shows a redundant, fault-tolerant system bus with a ring structure. All
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All switches (SCALANCE X400/300/200/OSM/ESM) feature 2-ring ports to enable
connection to double Ethernet ring structures. With OSM and ESM, the relevant pair is
synchronized via a synchronization line.

Additional information
Section "Using Switching Technology with SCALANCE X (Page 59)"
Section "Using Switching Technology with OSM/ESM (Page 63)"
Manual Process Control System PCS 7; Fault-tolerant Process Control Systems

4.5.5.7

Planning Diagnostics for Ethernet

Diagnostic Functions of OSM/ESM

The following diagnostic functions are available when SCALANCE X/OSM/ESM is used:
SCALANCE X/OSM/ESM examines the state of its Ethernet network in segments.
SCALANCE X/OSM/ESM detects communication errors, reports them to other
SIMATIC NET network components and sets its own fault LED.

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Additional Diagnostic Tools and Information

Additional tools are available for network diagnostics. Refer to the configuration manuals
Process Control System PCS 7; Operator Station and the manual Process Control System
PCS 7; Service Support and Diagnostics to learn about other diagnostic tools you can use for
commissioning and the process mode.

4.5.6

Field Bus with PROFIBUS

4.5.6.1

Planning the Field Level with PROFIBUS

PROFIBUS in a PCS 7 Plant

PROFIBUS is used exclusively on the field level of PCS 7. The following PROFIBUS profiles
are used:
PROFIBUS DP - for communication between the AS and distributed I/O
PROFIBUS PA (according to IEC 61158) - for direct connection bus-capable intelligent field
devices
PROFIBUS DP as gateway to FOUNDATION Fieldbus

Components Used for PCS 7

PROFIBUS can be operated with the following combinations of transmission media for a wide
variety of applications:
Shielded two-wire cable - for electrical data transmission
Fiber-optic cable (FO) - for optical data transmission
PROFIBUS networks can be configured using the following components based on the
transmission medium used and the devices to be connected:
Optical Link Module (OLM)
Optical Bus Terminal (OBT)
Y-Link
DP/PA coupler and DP/PA-Link
Diagnostic repeaters

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You can find information on integrating the FOUNDATION Fieldbus in a PCS 7 system in the
commissioning manual Process Control System PCS 7; PCS 7 - FOUNDATION Fieldbus.

4.5.6.2

Electrical Transmission Media

Introduction
Shielded, twisted pair cables are used as the transmission media for electrical PROFIBUS
networks. PROFIBUS nodes are connected to bus lines via a bus terminal with a spur line or
bus cable connectors.

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PROFIBUS segment
A PROFIBUS segment is formed by a bus cable terminated at both ends with surge impedance.
The individual PROFIBUS segments are connected together with repeaters. The maximum
segment line length depends on the following factors:
Transmission rate
Type of line used
The maximum line length for a PROFIBUS segment is limited. You can find information about
this in the section "Maximum Transmission Rates of the Networks / Bus Systems (Page 56)".

RS 485-Repeater
The RS 485 repeater is a signal amplifier. It allows the cable length to be increased. A maximum
of 9 RS 485 repeaters can be connected in series. The following line lengths are possible
between two nodes for RS 485 repeaters:
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rate

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(with 9 RS 485 repeaters connected in series)

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Active RS 485 Terminating Element

All PROFIBUS segments are terminated at both ends based on the transmission rate. An RS
485 terminating element is used as a permanent line termination to terminate the PROFIBUS
segments.

RS 485-iS Coupler
The RS 485-iS- coupler is an isolating transformer used for intrinsically safe transfer of
PROFIBUS DP in hazardous areas (potentially explosive atmosphere).
The RS 485-iS coupler is required to connect intrinsically safe PROFIBUS DP nodes, for
example, ET 200iSP or third-party devices with Ex i DP connection, to PROFIBUS DP. The
RS 485-iS coupler can also be used as a repeater in hazardous areas.

Additional information
Manual SIMATIC Net PROFIBUS Networks
Manual SIMATIC, Distributed I/O Device ET 200 iSP

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4.5.6.3

Optical Transmission Media

Recommendation
Note
Recommendation: fiber-optics are preferred for long distances or when connecting between
buildings.
Glass fiber-optics or plastic fiber-optics are used as the transmission media for optical
PROFIBUS networks.

Glass Fiber Optics

PCS 7 offers standard cables for glass fiber-optics with a compatible connector set (20 BFOC
connectors) that are suitable for indoor and outdoor lines.

Plastic Fiber Optics

PCS 7 offers standard cables for plastic fiber-optics with compatible plug adapters that are
suitable for indoor lines:
The maximum cable length between two PROFIBUS DP devices is 400 m.

SCALANCE X100 media converters

SCALANCE X100 media converters enable the configuration of optical and combined
(electrical/optical) networks:
SCALANCE X101-1
the maximum transmission range (segment length) is 3 km
SCALANCE X101-1 LD
the maximum transmission range (segment length) is 26 km

Optical Link Module (OLM)

OLMs enable the configuration of optical and combined (electrical/optical) networks:
The OLM features an RS 485 interface and 2 fiber-optic interfaces.
The distance between two OLMs is a maximum of 15 km.
The fiber optic line distance is a maximum of 3 km.

Optical Bus Terminal (OBT)

The OBT allows a PROFIBUS DP node with integrated optical interface to be connected to an
RS 485 segment or PROFIBUS DP node without integrated optical interface.

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Using Fiber-optics and OBTs for S7-400F/FH

Fiber-optics and OBTs are recommended for fail-safe automation systems (with F modules
only) to fulfill the requirements of safety level SIL 3. ET 200M is connected to the electrical bus
line of the PROFIBUS DP through an OBT using fiber-optics.
Safety SIL 3 has the advantage that no isolation module is needed to isolate signals between
IM 153-2 and F modules when a direct, electrical connection is made.
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Manual SIMATIC Net PROFIBUS Networks
Manual SIMATIC Net Twisted Pair and Fiber-Optic Networks

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4.5.6.4

Connecting PROFIBUS DP Nodes

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interfaces per automation system (with add-on modules depending on the CPU) and also to
a maximum additional 10 CP 443-5 Extended. IF 964-DP interface modules are available for
the PROFIBUS DP interfaces. These can be installed in the open module slots of the CPU.

Connection of ET 200M, ET 200S, ET 200iSP, and ET 200pro

Bus connectors in a variety of designs are used to connect ET 200M, ET 200S, ET 200iSP,
and ET 200pro to PROFIBUS DP. The desired connectors can be ordered together with the
ET 200 components.

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4.5.6.5

Configuration of PROFIBUS DP Networks

Redundant PROFIBUS DP
The fault-tolerant automation system S7-400H features a PROFIBUS DP master interface on
each CPU for connecting to the PROFIBUS DP. For switched distributed I/O, the PROFIBUS
DP is connected to the I/O device through two IM 153-2 interface modules.
Configuration options: The following fault-tolerant communication solutions are offered for
PROFIBUS DP:
Redundant PROFIBUS DP as an electrical network
Redundant optical network with OLM with line, ring and star structure

Example for Redundant PROFIBUS DP

The following illustration depicts an electrical network with redundant PROFIBUS DP.
The communication from the sensor to the H system is taken over by the redundant bus
connection when the active bus connection fails.

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Manual Process Control System PCS 7; Fault-tolerant Process Control Systems

4.5.6.6

Connecting Non-Redundant PROFIBUS DP Devices to Redundant PROFIBUS DP

Y-Link
The Y-Link is preferred as the gateway from a PROFIBUS master system to a single-channel
PROFIBUS master system.

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Structure of the Y-Link

The Y-Link consists of two IM 1532 interface modules and a Y-coupler. The Y-coupler is a
component of the Y-Link and is used to connect the lower-level PROFIBUS DP to the DP
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Properties of the Y-Link

When a fault occurs, the Y-Link bumplessly switches the complete I/O line to the active
PROFIBUS DP of the redundant H system.
From the point of view of the programmable controller, the Y-Link is a DP slave, and from
the point of view of the underlying DP master system, it is a DP master.
Transmission rates:
for the connection to the H system: from 9.6 Kbps to 12 Mbps
for the switched PROFIBUS DP: from 187.5 Kbps to 1.5 Mbps
Capacity:
The number of Y-Links on an S7-400H is only limited by the maximum number of 126
bus nodes.
The number of nodes in each underlying DP master system is limited to 64.
Supports configuration changes in RUN (CiR)
Modular design mounted on an S7-300 rail with an active backplane bus
Isolation between the lower-level DP master system and power supply via the RS-485
repeater
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Additional information
Manual DP/PA Link and Y-Link bus couplers

4.5.6.7

Connecting PROFIBUS PA to PROFIBUS DP

DP/PA-Link
The DP/PA-Link is the preferred gateway between PROFIBUS DP and PROFIBUS PA.

Structure of the DP/PA-Link

The DP/PA-Link consists of an IM 153-2 interface module and a maximum of 5 DP/PA couplers.
A DP/PA-Link can be connected to the redundant PROFIBUS DP via two IM 153-2 .

DP/PA Coupler
The DP/PA coupler is a physical link between PROFIBUS DP and PROFIBUS PA. The DP/
PA coupler is available in both Ex and Non-ex variations.
When few numbers are involved, the real-time requirements are not important, and no
redundant PROFIBUS DP is used, the DP/PA coupler can also be operated in "stand-alone"
mode (without IM 153-2).
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PROFIBUS PA uses the same communication protocol as PROFIBUS DP; communication
services and frames are identical.
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Properties of the DP/PA-Link

When a fault occurs, the DP/PA-Link switches bumplessly to the active PROFIBUS DP of
the redundant H system.
Modules can be "hot swapped" during online operation when a special bus module is used.
Capacity:
A maximum of 5 DP/PA couplers can be connected to a DP/PA-Link .
The number of nodes in each underlying PROFIBUS PA is limited to 64.
Supports configuration changes in RUN (CiR)
Isolation of the higher-level DP master system
Suitable for connecting sensors/actuators in the areas with explosion danger (hazardous
areas)
Configuration, commissioning and diagnostics of DP/PA link and connected field devices
with the SIMATIC PDM tool integrated in the ES

DP/PA-Link or DP/PA coupler

The use of a DP/PA-Link or DP/PA coupler depends on the following factors:
Size of the plant
Required performance
Automation system in use
Components

DP/PA Coupler

DP/PA-Link

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additional components
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Use and performance

For small number of devices and

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high cycle time requirements

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the field devices are addressed
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Designs for hazardous areas are

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DP/PA Coupler

DP/PA-Link

Redundancy

A configuration with two IM 153-2

modules enables use in an H system.

Diagnostics

Via LED

Via diagnostic frame and LED

Additional information
Manual DP/PA-Link and Y-Link bus couplers

4.5.6.8

Configuration of Redundant PROFIBUS PA Networks

Redundant PROFIBUS PA
PROFIBUS PA can be configured as redundant to supplement the redundant PROFIBUS DP.
A redundant PROFIBUS PA is connected to redundant DP/PA couplers. If a communication
path fails, the communication path is preserved as far as the spur line to the field devices.

Redundant Communication Solutions

The following communication solutions are offered to increase the system availability:
Ring redundancy with the active AFD (Active Field Distributor)
Coupler redundancy with the AFS (Active Field Splitter)
The FDC 157-0 DP/PA coupler can be used stand-alone or in the DP/PA-Link .
A maximum of 2 redundant PROFIBUS PA can be connected per DP/PA-Link .

Connecting the Redundant PROFIBUS PA to PROFIBUS DP

You can connect the redundant PROFIBUS PA to the PROFIBUS DP as follows:
Redundant connection to the redundant PROFIBUS DP with two IM 153-2
Single-channel interfacing with PROFIBUS DP using one IM 153-2
The following configuration limits apply when connecting PA devices using AFD or AFS :
Maximum of 8 AFD at a redundant DP/PA coupler, maximum of 4 field devices per AFD
(one field device per spur line)
1 AFS to a redundant DP/PA coupler, maximum 31 field devices on the AFS

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Example of a Fault-tolerant PROFIBUS PA

The connections of the field devices via AFD and AFS are shown in the following figure. The
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Manual Process Control System PCS 7; Fault-tolerant Process Control Systems

4.5.6.9

Planning Diagnostics for PROFIBUS

Diagnostic repeaters
We recommend the use of diagnostic repeaters to provide detailed diagnostics for PROFIBUS
DP segments (copper cable). When a fault occurs it sends a diagnostic alarm to the DP master
with detailed information about the type of fault and the location.
Principle: To be able to localize a problem in the network, the diagnostic repeater must know
the topology of the PROFIBUS subnet to which it is attached. With the function "Prepare Line
Diagnostics", the diagnostics repeater determines the distances to all nodes and saves the
data internally in a table. By calculating the distance to a line fault, the repeater can then identify
the nodes between which the fault is located based on the table.

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The diagnostics repeater has the following features:
Diagnostic function for two PROFIBUS segments
The diagnostic function localizes both the position and the cause of the error for cable
errors, such as cable rupture or missing terminating resistors.
Repeater function for three PROFIBUS segments
The diagnostic repeater amplifies data signals on bus cables and connects individual RS
485 segments.
Transmission rate: From 9.6 Kbps to 12 Mbps
You can also find information about this in the section "Maximum Transmission Rates of
the Networks / Bus Systems (Page 56)"
Cable length
When standard cables are used, the diagnostic repeater can monitor a maximum of 100
meters of cable in each PROFIBUS segment.
Note
Only use the active backplane bus module.

Additional information
Manual SIMATIC Diagnostic Repeater for PROFIBUS-DP
Manual Process Control System PCS 7; Service Support and Diagnostics

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4.5.7

Fieldbus with PROFINET

4.5.7.1

Planning the field level with PROFINET

Overview
PROFINET is an open standard of the PROFIBUS User Organization (PNO) and is 100%
compatible with Ethernet in accordance with IEEE standards. The following minimum
requirements of data communication are specified for PROFINET:
100 Mbps data communication with transmission via copper or fiber optic cable
(100 Base TX and 100 Base FX)
Full duplex transmission
Switched Ethernet
Auto negotiation (negotiation of transmission parameters)
Auto crossover (crossed send and receive lines in the switch)
Wireless communication (WLAN and Bluetooth)
Fieldbus integration
PROFINET enables the simple connection of existing fieldbus systems with PROFIBUS PA
without having to make changes to the existing PA field devices.
Distributed field devices
Likewise, PROFINET enables the connection of distributed field devices to the fieldbus.
Available modules or devices, e.g: intelligent DP-capable field devices, can be used with
PROFINET-capable connection interfaces or Link modules.
You can find additional information on PROFINET in the SIMATIC PROFINET system
description manual.

PROFINET as fieldbus in PCS 7

PCS 7 enables installation of PROFINET networks with the following components:
Distributed I/O devices e.g. ET 200M with IM 153-4PN HF
IE/PB Link PN IO for connection of intelligent DP field devices
IE/PB Link PN IO with downstream DP/PA coupler for connection of PA field devices
For more information, refer to the Process Control System PCS 7; Released modules manual.
The following picture shows an example of the options for integration of a PROFINET fieldbus
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Configuration of a nonredundant fieldbus with PROFINET

Overview
The example in the following figure shows the integration of a nonredundant PROFINET
fieldbus:
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The example below shows various topologies for a fault-tolerant PROFINET fieldbus.
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The advantage of this type of configuration is that the I/O devices, e.g. ET 200M, are connected
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Additional information
Manual Process Control System PCS 7; Fault-tolerant Process Control Systems

4.5.8

Data Links to Other Systems

4.5.8.1

Introducing How to Couple Data with other Systems

Introduction
Within the context of PCS 7, Totally Integrated Automation (TIA) provides solutions for
configuring a wide range of communication tasks.

Potential Communication Partners

TIA solutions are available for devices and plants that communicate with the following
protocols:
AS interface (Page 86)
MODBUS (Page 88)

4.5.8.2

Connecting the AS Interface to PROFIBUS DP

AS interface (ASI)
The actuator sensor interface (AS interface) is a heterogeneous network system for simple,
usually binary actuators and sensors at the lowest field level. The AS interface is an
international standard based on EN 50 295.
The AS interface allows you to address all connected sensors and actuators on a common 2wire cable while at the same time supplying them with the required power.

Connecting the AS Interface to PROFIBUS DP

The AS interface is connected to PCS 7 through a DP/AS interface link to the PROFIBUS DP.
The AS interface is integrated in PCS 7 as an underlying bus through the DP/AS interface link.
This does not permit use of the full range of PCS 7 features (no diagnostics capability, for
example).
The AS interface operates according to the master slave principle. The sensors/actuators
connected through the AS interface line are treated as slaves by the master DP/AS interface
link.
DP/AS interface link is a DP slave from the point of view of the DP master system.
The PROFIBUS DP and AS interface are electrically isolated.

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The following DP/AS interface links can be used:
DP/AS INTERFACE LINK Advanced with IP20 degree of protection
DP/AS Interface link 20E with IP20 degree of protection
All DP/AS interface links can be operated on the PROFIBUS DP with a maximum transmission
rate of 12,000 kbits.
The following is required for configuration:
Power supply
PROFIBUS connector plug
AS interface connecting sockets

Connecting ET 200M to an AS Interface

An ET 200M (on the PROFIBUS DP) can also be connected to the AS interface through the
AS interface master module, CP 3432.

Additional information
Manual SIMATIC NET DP/AS INTERFACE LINK Advanced
Manual SIMATIC NET DP/AS Interface Link 20E

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4.5.8.3

Connecting MODBUS to PROFIBUS DP

MODBUS
MODBUS is an open serial communication protocol. The Modbus protocol is used to network
third-party systems. Due to the maximum transmission rate of 38.4 Kbps, Modbus is
recommended when there are few bus nodes and low real-time requirements.

Connecting MODBUS to PROFIBUS DP

MODBUS is connected to PCS 7 via a CP 341 which is inserted in the distributed I/O station
ET 200M. CP 341 enables faster data communication using point-to-point coupling with the
Modbus protocol.

CP 341
The CP 341 is available in the following 3 models (interface physics):
RS 232C (V.24)
20 mA (TTY)
RS 422/RS 485 (X.27)
Special drivers are needed for Modbus master and Modbus slave to implement the Modbus
link. These must be ordered separately.

Additional information
Manual SIMATIC CP 341 Point-to-Point Connection; Installation and Parameter

Assignment

Manual SIMATIC Loadable Drivers for PtP CPs; Modbus Protocol RTU Format; S7 is Master
Manual SIMATIC Loadable Drivers for PtP CPs; Modbus Protocol RTU Format, S7 is Slave

4.5.9

Administration level and remote access

4.5.9.1

Connecting to MIS/MES

Connection Options to MIS/MES

The following options are available to connect MIS/MES systems to SIMATIC PCS 7:
Connecting to the IT world - SIMATIC IT (Page 89)
Connecting HMI Systems via OPC (Page 90)
Connecting to the IT world via OpenPCS 7 (Page 91)
Access to the PCS 7 OS via PCS 7 Web client (Page 92)

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Additional information
Note
When connecting MIS-/MES systems to SIMATIC PCS 7 also observe the information in
Whitepaper Security Concept PCS 7 and WinCC.

4.5.9.2

Connecting to the IT world - SIMATIC IT

SIMATIC IT
SIMATIC IT is a technology platform for MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems), based on
the ISA 95 standard. According to this standard, explicit business and production rules
coordinate functionality to achieve optimal workflow.
SIMATIC IT has the following main elements:
SIMATIC IT Modeler
SIMATIC IT components

SIMATIC IT Modeler
SIMATIC IT Modeler connects the automation level with the ERP (Enterprise Resource
Planning) level:
Plant control and production control levels
Company and design level
SIMATIC IT Modeler is a cross-industry integration and coordination platform for operating
processes, data, and functions. In addition to the basic functions for internal procedural control,
user administration, etc. it also possesses the facility for plant and production modeling.

SIMATIC IT Components
The functions and architecture of the SIMATIC IT Production Modeler and SIMATIC IT
components conform to the ISA-95 standard. Each SIMATIC IT component is reserved for a
specific task that corresponds to a function of the ISA-95 standard.
Together, the components fulfil all the standard production functions of the ISA-95 standard.
The ISA-95 terminology is used in the SIMATIC IT software (e.g. "Material list").
SIMATIC IT components:
SIMATIC IT Production Suite (basic MES functions such as material management,
production order management, etc.)
SIMATIC IT Historian (plant performance analysis and archiving)
SIMATIC IT Unilab (laboratory information management system)
SIMATIC IT Interspec (product specification management system)

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Detailed Production Scheduler
SIMATIC IT Libraries

Connection of PCS 7
The SIMATIC PCS 7 process control system is integrated into SIMATIC IT via the CP 443-1.

Additional information
Manual SIMATIC PCS 7/SIMATIC IT Integration Manual
on the Internet (http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/26639558)

4.5.9.3

Connecting HMI Systems via OPC

OPC
OLE for Process Control (OPC) provides a standard mechanism for communicating with
numerous data sources. It does not matter whether these sources are machines in your factory
or a database in your control room. OPC is based on the OLE/COM technology from Microsoft.
For detailed information about OPC, refer to the documentation OLE for Process Control Data
Access Standard, Version 2.0, published by the OPC Foundation.

Connecting HMI Systems

The OPC interfaces of PCS 7 conform to the specification from the OPC Foundation. Data
communication can be performed in PCS 7 using process tags (data access).

PCS 7 OS Server with OPC Data Access Server

The applications of the OPC interface are based on the client-server model.
An OPC data access server is installed together with the PCS 7 software. The PCS 7 OS
server provides the industrial communication capability of data access as an interface to the
systems . Each OPC client application can access the process data (tag management) from
this OPC Server.
The PCS 7 OS server can be applied to the following functions:
OPC data access server
OPC data access client
OPC is used to connect one or more operator stations to the PCS 7 OS server. You can connect
to the operator station via a network (e.g. local data network).

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Additional information
Documentation OLE for Process Control Data Access Standard, Version 2.0
You can access the OPC Foundation address on the Internet (http://
www.opcfoundation.org)

4.5.9.4

Connecting to the IT world via OpenPCS 7

OpenPCS 7
A PC station with OpenPCS 7 (OpenPCS 7 station) can be used to exchange data with external
systems without the need for either knowledge of the topology or a PCS 7 OS installation.
You can use OpenPCS 7 for data exchange with the following levels:
Automation level
Plant control and production control levels
MES level (Manufacturing Execution Systems)
ERP level (Enterprise Resource Planning)

Standard Interface Formats

OpenPCS 7 uses the following standard interface formats for data exchange:
OPC DA (Data Access)
OPC A&E (Alarm and Event and Historical Alarm and Event)
OPC HDA (Historical Data Access)
OLE DB (integration of data in OLE-capable applications (such as MS Office))

Access Options
The following table show the PCS 7 data you can access via OpenPCS 7.
Access to Data

Data type

Access Method

OS server

Tags in process mode

Read/write

PC station for long-term archiving

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archive server "CAS")

Archived measured values

Read

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Alarms and messages from the

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License
Note
Access to the corresponding PCS 7 data is only ensured when a license is installed. You can
find more information on this in the manual Process Control System PCS 7; PC Configuration
and Authorization.

Connecting to the IT world via OpenPCS 7

The OpenPCS 7 is connected to the terminal bus to enable data exchange between the IT
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Additional information
Section "Configuration of the OpenPCS 7 Station (Page 133)"
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Section "How to configure the OpenPCS 7 station to access PCS 7 data (Page 529)"

4.5.9.5

Access to the PCS 7 OS via PCS 7 Web client

Introduction
PCS 7 provides the option of using operator control and monitoring functions of the PCS 7 OS
(single-station or multiple-station system) in process mode over the Internet or Intranet.
You will need the following components:

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PCS 7 Web server: An independent PCS 7 Web server provides the PCS 7 Web client with
all necessary OS pictures.
PCS 7 Web client: The PCS 7 Web client is a computer with Internet capability and Internet
Explorer, on which users can log on.

How the PCS 7 Web client works

Users log on to the PCS 7 Web server in an Internet Explorer logon dialog at the
PCS 7 Web client and can then access all the functions corresponding to their user rights
(setting in the "User Administrator" WinCC Editor ). All operations performed on the PCS 7 Web
client are logged automatically with the name of the plant operator.
The PCS 7 Web client offers, for example, the following functions:
Operator control and monitoring functions, which are also used on an OS.
Message lists which are launched on a user-specific basis in the same way as on an OS.
Messages can also be acknowledged depending on the user.
Display of the picture hierarchy according to the plant hierarchy
Batch message functions including the function "loop-in-Alarm"
Extended status display
Note
Not all functions are available. Information on the availability of functions is provided in
the manual Process Control System PCS 7; Web Option for OS.

Additional information
Manual Process Control System PCS 7; Web Option for OS

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4.6

Selecting PC components

4.6.1

Which PC Components Can Be Used?

Introduction
A wide range of basic devices is available for engineering stations (ES), operator stations (OS),
maintenance station (MS), BATCH stations (BATCH), route control stations and for connecting
SIMATIC PCS 7 to the IT world. A basic device consists of the following components:
Basic hardware (PC base unit)
Color monitor

Current information on recommended equipment and minimum basic hardware

The latest information on recommended equipment and minimum basic hardware is provided
with each new PCS 7 version or each service pack in the readme file on the DVD Process

Control System; SIMATIC PCS 7.

Network
The network for PCS 7 systems must be isolated using switches, routers, or gateways to
prevent interference to the PCS 7 network from office networks.

Additional information
Manual Process Control System PCS 7; PC Configuration and Authorization
Whitepaper Security Concept PCS 7 and WinCC
ST PCS 7.1 catalog (add-ons for SIMATIC PCS 7)

4.6.2

Preconfigured PCS 7 Systems (Bundles)

Basic hardware
Special versions of the basic hardware (bundles) are available for engineering stations (ES),
operator stations (OS), BATCH stations (BATCH), Route Control stations and for connecting
SIMATIC PCS 7 to the IT world. The bundles are optimized for special applications.

SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX basic hardware

SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX is an industrial PC. SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX is employed in small plants.
Various SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX PCs (PC bundles) are available for use in PCS 7:

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Information concerning the equipment can be found in the manual Process Control System
PCS 7; SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX.

Color Monitors
The Siemens industrial monitor series SCD, SCM and CRT are available for use as PCS 7
process monitors. These are selected based on the ambient temperature of the plant.
A maximum of 4 monitors can be connected to a station (OS client) using a multi-VGA card.
Plant areas that have been split up in this way can be managed using 1 keyboard and 1 mouse.

Additional information
Catalog ST PCS 7
Catalog ST PCS 7.1 (Add-ons for SIMATIC PCS 7)

4.6.3

Connecting PC Components
You can find more information about connecting PC components in the section "Connecting
Network Nodes to Ethernet (Page 65)".

4.6.4

Additional Components for Acoustic and Optical Signaling

Signal module
OS single station systems and OS clients can be expanded with a signal module. These signal
modules can control a horn and a maximum of 3 different lamps or buzzer tones that represent
a variety of message classes.
Using a hardware timer (watchdog), the signal modules can detect and signal the failure of an
operator station. A hardware acknowledgment button can also be connected.
The signal modules are installed in a PCI slot in the operator station.

Sound card
You can also use a standard sound card installed in the operator station.

Additional information
You can find information about the function and the installation of signal modules in WinCC
Information System under "Options > Options for Process Control".
You can find more information about the configuration of audible signal devices in the
configuration manual Process Control System PCS 7; Operator Station.

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4.7

Selecting AS Components

4.7.1

What are the criteria for selecting the AS?

SIMATIC S7-400 Automation Systems

The PCS 7 process control system is based on selected components from SIMATIC S7-400.
The following automation systems can be configured with hardware and matching software:
Standard automation systems
Fault-tolerant automation systems (H systems)
Fail-safe automation systems (F systems)
Fail-safe and fault-tolerant automation systems (FH systems)

SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX

SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX is an industrial PC with integrated AS/ES/OS/RC/BATCH. SIMATIC
PCS 7 BOX is used for autonomous small plants or combined AS/OS stations that can be
integrated in the PCS 7 network. The automation system integrated in SIMATIC PCS 7 is a
standard automation system.
The following SIMATIC PCS 7 Box PCs (PC bundles) are available for use in PCS 7:
SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX RTX: BOX PC with PLC WinLC RTX software
SIMATIC PCS 7 AS RTX: MICROBOX PC with PLC WinLC RTX software
Refer to the manual Process Control System PCS 7; SIMATIC PCS 7 Box to find all of the
required information about the use of SIMATIC PCS 7 Box.

Criteria for Selecting the Automation Systems

The vast array of requirements for automation systems makes it difficult to generalize about
the system to be employed. Below you will find a summary of the most important information
about selecting automation systems that is described in detail elsewhere in the manual:
Section "How Many CPUs are Needed for Automation? (Page 43)"
Section "How Many Devices, Sensors and Actuators Can Be Integrated?" (Page 44)
Section "Redundancy Concept for PCS 7 (Page 47)"
Section "Operating Security for PCS 7 (Page 49)"
The sections below contain additional information regarding the actual selection of automation
systems and the I/O components to be connected.

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Configuration Change in RUN

The automation systems released for PCS 7 support the "Configuration in RUN" function:
Automation system

Configuration in RUN

Functionality for all automation systems Add/remove new slaves

Add/remove new modules
Making new parameter settings for inserted modules
Additional functionality for fault-tolerant
automation systems

Changing the memory capacity

Changing the CPU parameters (marked in blue in the HW
Config: e.g. CPU Properties > Protection > Password
Protection)
Add/remove S7-400 modules

List of Applicable Components

Note
A list of all the modules that can be used for a PCS 7 version is available in the document
PCS 7 - Released Modules.

4.7.2

Overview of the SIMATIC S7-400 Automation Systems

4.7.2.1

Introduction to the Automation Systems

Components of an SIMATIC S7-400 Automation System

The automation system is available as a preassembled complete system. An automation
system essentially consists of the following components:
Module rack with 9 or 18 slots
Power supply
S7-400 CPU
Interface module for Industrial Ethernet
Memory card

4.7.2.2

Standard Automation Systems for PCS 7

Overview
The following pre-assembled complete systems are available to be used as standard
automation systems:

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The following table provides a short overview of the complete systems.
Detailed information about the possible equipment variations can be found in the catalogs
ST PCS 7 and/or CA 01.
Components

AS 414-3

AS 414-3IE

AS 416-2

AS 416-3

AS 416-3IE

AS 417-4

CPU

CPU 414-3

CPU 414-3PN

CPU 416-2

CPU 416-3

CPU 416-3PN

CPU 417-4

PROFIBUS DP
interface

2 integrated

1 integrated

2 integrated

2 integrated

1 integrated

2 integrated

Ethernet interface

CP 443-1EX20 1 integrated

CP 443-1EX20 CP
443-1EX20

1 integrated

CP 443-1EX20

CPU work memory

(per program + data)

1.4 MB

2 MB

2.8 MB

5.6 MB

8 MB

15 MB

Memory card RAM

2/4 MB

2/4/8 MB

4/8 MB

4/8/16 MB

4/8/16 MB

4/8/16 MB

+ 1 DP module + 1 DP module

Power supply

+ 1 DP module + 1 DP module + 2 DP
modules

PS 407; 10/20 A for 120/230 V AC

or
PS 405; 10/20 A for 24 V DC

Number of slots

4.7.2.3

9 or 18

Fault-tolerant Automation System for PCS 7

Overview
The fault-tolerant automation systems are equipped in the following manner:
with two CPUs = ...-2H
The redundant subsystems are housed in a rack.
with only one CPU = ...-1H
These automation systems are employed if the redundant subsystems must be spatially
separated, for example, due to safety reasons.
The following table provides a short overview of the complete systems.

Detailed information
You can learn about the optional equipment variants in ST PCS 7 and CA 01 the catalogs.
You can find information on configuration limits in the documentation Process Control
System PCS 7; Licenses and configuration limits.

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Synchronization Modules
The synchronization modules link both of the CPUs. They are installed in the CPU and
interconnected with fiber-optic cable. Two synchronization modules are installed in each CPU.

4.7.2.4

Fail-safe Automation Systems for PCS 7

Overview
The fault-tolerant automation systems are used as hardware for the failsafe automation
systems AS 41xF and AS 41xFH.
The following complete systems can be used, depending on the type and configuration of the
failsafe automation system:
for failsafe systems (AS 41xF F-systems): one AS each 41x-x-1H
for failsafe and fault-tolerant automation systems (AS 41xFH FH systems):
Both subsystems on one rack: one AS each 41x-x-2H
Both subsystems on separate racks: two AS each 41xx1H
The safety functions are implemented by the F runtime licenses and programming tools/block
libraries for failsafe user programs (F programs).

Additional information
The list above provides a short overview of the complete systems.
Detailed information about the possible equipment variations can be found in the catalogs
ST PCS 7 and/or CA 01.

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4.7.3

Limits of the CPUs for PCS 7 Projects

The following table provides an overview of the limits regarding the most important
performance data for the CPUs used in PCS 7 projects:

CPU S7 4xx
CPU 412-1 CPU 412-2 CPU 414-2 CPU 414-3 CPU 416-2 CPU 416-3 CPU 417-4
Order number 6ES7 ...

...
412-1XJ05
-0AB0

...
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-0AB0

...
414-3XM0
5-0AB0

...
...
...
416-2XN05 416-3XR05 417-4XT05
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-0AB0

Work memory (program +

data)

288 KB

512 KB

1 MB

2.8 MB

5.6 MB

11.2 MB

30 MB

Integrated load memory

512 KB

512 KB

512 KB

512 KB

1 MB

1 MB

1 MB

Memory

Blocks
DB

1 500

3 000

6 000

10 000

16 000

FB

750

1 500

3 000

5 000

8 000

FC

750

1 500

3 000

5 000

8 000

Permitted range of numbers

DB

1 - 16 000

FB

0 - 7 999

FC

0 - 7 999

Processing times
Bit operation min.

75 ns

45 ns

30 ns

18 ns

Word operation min.

75 ns

45 ns

30 ns

18 ns

Fixed-point arithmetic min.

75 ns

45 ns

30 ns

18 ns

Floating-point arithmetic min.

225 ns

135 ns

90ns

54ns

Communication
Number of S7 connections

32

64

31

63

S7 alarm functions
Number of OPs with AlarmS/
AlarmD alarm processing
Interfaces
Interface 1
Interface 2
Interface 3
Interface 4

X1

X1
X2

X1
X2

X1
X2
IF1

X1
X2

X1
X2
IF1

X1
X2
IF1
IF2

X1: MPI/DP interface

X2: DP interface
IF1: option plug-in DP module (MLFB: 6ES7964-2AA04-0AB0)
IF2: optional plug-in DP module (MLFB: 6ES7964-2AA04-0AB0)
Mounting dimensions
WxHxD (mm)

100

25 x 260 x 219

50 x 290 x
219

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Order number 6ES7 ...

CPU 412-5H

CPU 414-5H

CPU 416-5H

CPU 417-5H

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...414-5HM06-0AB0

... 416-5HS06-0AB0

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Memory
Program

512 KB

2 MB

Data

512 KB

2 MB

Integrated load memory

6 MB

16 MB

10 MB

16 MB

512 KB

Blocks
DB

6 000

16 000

FB

3 000

8 000

FC

3 000

8 000

Permitted range of numbers

DB

1 - 16 000

FB

0 - 7 999

FC

0 - 7 999

Processing times
Bit operation

31.25 ns

18.75 ns

12.5 ns

7.5 ns

Word operation

31.25 ns

18.75 ns

12.5 ns

7.5 ns

Fixed-point arithmetic

31.25 ns

18.75 ns

12.5 ns

7.5 ns

Floating-point arithmetic

62.5 ns

37.5 ns

25 ns

15 ns

48

64

96

120

15

31

Communication
Number of S7 connections
S7 alarm functions
Number of OPs with AlarmS/
AlarmD alarm processing

95

Interfaces
Interface 1
Interface 2
Interface 3
Interface 4
Interface 5

X1: MPI/DP interface

X2: DP interface
IF1: sync module
IF2: sync module
X5: PROFINET

Mounting dimensions
WxHxD (mm)
Sync modules

4.7.4

25 x 260 x 219
Order number: 6ES7960-1AA06-0XA0

Order number: 6ES7960-1AB06-0XA0

(for FO patch cables up to 10 m)

(for installation cables up to 10 km)

Default Performance Parameters of the CPUs for PCS 7 Projects

The following tables show the default parameters regarding the performance of the CPUs for
PCS 7 projects. These values are set as defaults for the configuration of a CPU with PCS 7
software.
These values are visible in HW Config in the CPU properties.

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They suffice for typical applications but can be changed within limits as required for
configuration.

Default values of the S7 4xx CPUs in PCS 7

Parameter

CPU 412-3H

CPU 414-3
CPU 414-4H

Cycle load from communication

[%]

CPU 416-2

CPU 417-4

CPU 416-3

CPU 417-4H

20

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Only for incoming and outgoing errors

Cycle monitoring time [ms]

6 000

Minimum cycle time [ms]

Process image (I + O each)

768 bytes

416-2: 2 048 bytes

3 072 bytes

416-3: 3 072bytes
Clock memory

None

Local data (priority classes):

Local data (priority classes):

(1-2, 9-12, 16, 24-28) : 758

(3-6, 17-19, 29) : 256

User local data area

Max. communication jobs

(3-8, 13-15, 17-23, 29) : 256

16 384 bytes

17 000 bytes

32 768 bytes

600

1 800

2 400

CPU 416-5H

CPU 417-5H

Number of messages in the

diagnostic buffer

3 000

Monitoring time for finished

message from modules [100 ms]

650

Monitoring time for transferring

parameters to modules [100 ms]

600

Startup at POWER ON

Warm restart

Number of messages in the

diagnostic buffer

3 000

Acknowledgment-triggered
messaging (QTM; SFB 33-35)

Off

Report cause of STOP

On

Time-of-Day Synchronization

None

Default values of the S7 4xxH CPUs in PCS 7

Parameter

CPU 412-5H

CPU 414-5H

Cycle monitoring time [ms]

6 000

Minimum cycle time [ms]

Cycle load from communication

[%]

20

Process image (I + O each)

OB 85 call at I/O access error
Clock memory

102

768 bytes

3 072 bytes

Only for incoming and outgoing errors

None

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Parameter

CPU 412-5H

Local data (priority classes):

CPU 414-5H

CPU 416-5H

CPU 417-5H

(1-2, 9-12, 16, 24-28) : 1024

(1-2, 7-16, 24-28) : 1024

(3-6, 17-19, 29) : 256

(3-6, 17-19, 29) : 256

(7,8, 13-15, 20-23) : 0

User local data area

16 384 bytes

Max. communication jobs

Number of messages in the
diagnostic buffer

32 768 bytes

600

2 400
3 000

Monitoring time for finished

message from modules [100 ms]

650

Monitoring time for transferring

parameters to modules [100 ms]

600

Startup at POWER ON
Number of messages in the
diagnostic buffer
Acknowledgment-triggered
messaging (QTM; SFB 33-35)

Warm restart
3 000
Off

Report cause of STOP

On

Clock: Synchronization

In the AS: As slave

On MPI: None

Test cycle time

90 min

Passivation reaction

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Channel-based

Components for Fault-tolerant Automation Systems

How the H System Works

The automation system consists of two redundantly configured subsystems that are
synchronized through fiber-optic cables. The two subsystems form a fault-tolerant automation
system that operates according to the principle of active redundancy.
Active redundancy means that all the redundant equipment is permanently in operation and
also takes part in acquisition of the process data. The active redundancy partner is responsible
for executing the control task. The user programs loaded in both CPUs are fully identical and
are run synchronously by both CPUs.
If the active CPU fails, the automation system automatically switches to the redundant CPU.
The changeover has no effect on the ongoing process because it is bumpless.

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The following components can be used to configure a complete fault-tolerant automation
system with connected I/O:
License for S7 H systems for configuring and programming the H system
Fault-tolerant automation system (AS 41x-x-2H) with interface modules for connecting to
the Industrial Ethernet plant bus and the PROFIBUS DP fieldbus.
AS selection:
You can find information about this in the section "Overview of the Automation
Systems (Page 97)"
Connection to the system bus:
For additional information, refer to the section "Connecting Network Nodes to Ethernet
(Page 65)."
Connection to the field bus:
For additional information, refer to the section "Connecting PROFIBUS DP Nodes
(Page 74)"

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Redundant PROFIBUS DP for connecting distributed I/Os:
For additional information, refer to the section "Configuration of PROFIBUS DP Networks
(Page 75)."
Distributed I/Os with ET 200 components:
e.g. ET 200M with S7-300 signal modules (also with redundant signal modules)
For additional information, refer to the section "Overview of Usable Distributed I/O System
ET 200 (Page 113)"

Connecting Additional Components

PROFIBUS DP devices that can be configured non-redundant:
For additional information, refer to the section "Connecting Non-Redundant PROFIBUS DP
Devices to Redundant PROFIBUS DP (Page 75)"
Intelligent field devices to PROFIBUS PA:
You can find additional information about this in the following sections
Connecting PROFIBUS PA to PROFIBUS DP (Page 77)
Configuration of Redundant PROFIBUS PA Networks (Page 79)

Mixed operation
Note
Fault-tolerant and standard automation systems can be used in mixed operation.

Additional information
Manual Process Control System PCS 7; Fault-tolerant Process Control Systems

4.7.6

Components for Fail-safe Automation Systems

How the F System Works

Fail-safe automation systems use their numerous safety functions to detect both process errors
as well as their own internal errors. If an error should occur, the fail-safe automation systems
automatically switch the affected part of a plant to a safe state.
The fail-safe automation systems based on AS 41x-H automation systems combine standard
production automation and safety technology in a single system. They are certified by the
German Technical Inspectorate (TV) and conform to safety requirement category SIL 1 to
SIL 3 according to IEC 61508, requirement category AK 1 to AK 6 according to DIN V 19250/
DIN V VDE 0801 and categories 2 to 4 according to EN 954-1.

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Safety Mechanisms of the F System

You can find information about this in the section "Operational Security of PCS 7 (Page 49)".

FH Systems
Fail-safe automation systems can be configured as single-channel (F system with one CPU)
or as redundant (FH system). The redundancy of the FH systems is not relevant for failure
safety. Redundancy is not used for detecting errors but rather to increase the availability of
fail-safe automation systems.

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The following components can be used to configure a complete fail-safe automation system
with connected I/O:
F runtime license for editing fail-safe user programs
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Fault-tolerant automation system (AS 41x-x-1H) with interface modules for connecting to
the Industrial Ethernet plant bus and the PROFIBUS DP fieldbus
AS selection: you can find information about this in the section "Overview of the
Automation Systems (Page 97)"
Connection to the system bus: you can find information about this in the section
"Connecting Network Nodes to Ethernet (Page 65)".
Connection to the field bus: you can find information about this in the section
"Connecting PROFIBUS DP Nodes (Page 74)".
Distributed I/Os with ET 200 components:
ET 200M with fail-safe S7-300 signal modules (F modules)
Isolation module for protecting against overvoltage between standard S7-300 signal
modules and fail-safe S7-300 signal modules in the ET 200M
ET 200S with fail-safe power modules
ET 200pro with fail-safe S7-300 signal modules (F modules)
You can find information about this in the section "Overview of Usable Distributed I/O
Systems ET 200 (Page 113)"

Components for an FH System

The following fault-tolerant automation systems are utilized depending on the type and
requirements and the configuration of the FH system:
Both subsystems on one rack:
AS 41x-x-2H
Both subsystems on separate racks:
AS 41x-x-1H (2x)
In addition to the configuration of an F- system, all possible configurations of an H system can
be used in combination: you can find information about this in the section "Components for
Fault-Tolerant Automation Systems (Page 103)"
The S7 H Systems license must be installed in the engineering station in addition to the addon package S7 F Systems.

Additional information
Manual SIMATIC Programmable Controllers S7 F/FH
Manual S7-300 Fail-safe Signal Modules

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4.8

Selecting I/O components

I/O components
PCS 7 offers a wide range of options for connecting I/O devices and for recording and
outputting process signals via sensors and actuators:
Analog and digital input/output modules of the S7-400 operated centrally in the automation
system
ET 200M, ET 200S, ET 200iSP distributed I/O systems with an extensive portfolio of signal
and function modules, connected to the automation system via PROFIBUS DP
distributed I/O devices (e.g. ET 200M) connected via PROFINET to the automation system
or links for connecting intelligent DP or PA field devices (e.g. IE/PB link).
Direct connection of intelligent, distributed field/process devices and operator terminals via
PROFIBUS DP/PA (also redundant or in hazard zones 0, 1 or 2)
Direct connection of intelligent, distributed field devices via PROFIBUS DP and HART (also
redundant or in hazardous zones 0, 1 or 2)

Signal and function modules for PCS 7

Note
PCS 7 only supports diagnostics for the signal and function modules listed in the document
PCS 7 - Released Modules.
In addition, all other signal modules from the current S7-400 and S7-300 product range can
also be used. When used, the integration of these other signal modules is limited to process
data. This means the full diagnostics capability of PCS 7 is not automatically available.

4.8.1

Should Distributed or Central I/O Devices Be Used?

Using Central I/O

Central I/O is primarily used for small applications or plants with a small, distributed structure.
Note
The following PCS 7 functions can not be used with central S7-400 signal modules:
Configuration Change in RUN
Signal modules redundancy
Fail-safe signal modules

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Using Distributed I/O

PCS 7 plants are for the most part configured with distributed I/Os. The following are the main
advantages:
Modularity and uniformity
Low cabling and commissioning costs
Low space requirements
No need for terminal boards, sub-distribution boards and hazardous area buffer stages
Can increase availability using redundant configuration of signal modules
Safe states using fail-safe signal modules
Can be expanded and reconfigured in CPU RUN
Easy fault location using self-diagnostics with detailed information

4.8.2

Which Devices can be Connected as Distributed Components?

Connecting field systems to PCS 7

PCS 7 is optimized for the integration of distributed field systems in the process control system
and uses PROFIBUS technology to accomplish this. Alternatively, PROFINET can be
used.

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Additional information
You can find information on redundant systems in the Process Control System PCS 7; FaultTolerant Process Control Systems manual.
You can find information on integrating the FOUNDATION Fieldbus in a PCS 7 system in
the commissioning manual Process Control System PCS 7; PCS 7 - FOUNDATION
Fieldbus.

Example of an integration with PROFINET

The following picture demonstrates, as an example, integration in a non-redundant system
using PROFINET.
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Devices that Can Be Connected as Distributed Components

The table displays the following information:
The field devices, sensors, and actuators that can be connected as distributed components
in a PCS 7 plant
The components used for communicating with these field devices, sensors, and actuators
Device

I/O

Additional information

Sensors and actuators

Direct connection to distributed I/O devices

Overview of Usable Distributed I/O

System ET 200 (Page 113)

ET 200M

Fieldbus with PROFINET (Page 82)

ET 200S
ET 200iSP
ET 200pro
Intelligent PROFIBUS DP
capable field devices

Direct connection to PROFIBUS DP (DP master

system)

Intelligent PROFIBUS PA
capable field devices

Direct connection to PROFIBUS PA

Connecting PROFIBUS PA to
PROFIBUS DP (Page 77)

and
Simultaneous coupling of PROFIBUS PA to the
PROFIBUS DP (DP master system) using PA link
or DP/PA coupler

Intelligent FF field devices

Direct connection to FOUNDATION Fieldbus

and
Simultaneous coupling of FOUNDATION
Fieldbus to PROFIBUS DP (DP master system)
using FF Link or FDC 157

Commissioning manual Process Control

System PCS 7;
PCS 7 - FOUNDATION Fieldbus

HART field devices

Direct connection to special I/O components of

the distributed I/O systems ET 200M or ET
200iSP

Connecting HART Devices to Distributed

I/O (Page 114)

Non redundant PROFIBUS

DP devices

Indirect connection of a device to a redundant

PROFIBUS DP

Connecting Non-Redundant PROFIBUS

DP Devices to Redundant PROFIBUS
DP (Page 75)

4.8.3

Use in Fault-tolerant or Fail-safe Automation Systems?

Overview
The following table shows the automation systems in which the distributed I/O system ET 200
can be used.
Automation system

ET 200M

ET 200S

ET 200iSP

ET 200pro

Standard (AS 400)

Fault-tolerant (AS 400H)

(via Y link)

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ET 200M

ET 200S

ET 200iSP

ET 200pro

Fail-safe (AS 400F)

Fail-safe and fault-tolerant (AS

400FH)

(via Y link)

(via Y link)

Additional information
Section "Overview of Usable Distributed I/O System ET 200 (Page 113)"

4.8.4

Overview of Usable Distributed I/O System ET 200

Properties of the Distributed I/O Station ET 200

The following table provides an overview of the most important properties of the distributed I/
O system from ET 200 used in PCS 7.
Property

ET 200M

ET 200iSP

ET 200S

ET 200pro

Protection level

IP20

IP30

IP20

IP65, IP66, IP67

Digital modules

(with counter/
frequency
measurement
function)
Analog modules

Modules for motor starter

Controller and counter modules

Hazardous digital/analog
modules

Fail-safe modules

(Analog module
also for HART)
(+ isolation module)

(+ ET 200S
SIGUARD)

Redundancy capable digital/

analog modules

Modules have enhanced

diagnostic capability

HART field devices can be

connected

(Parameter
assignment
via PDM)

(Parameter
assignment
via PDM)

"Hot swapping" function in

runtime

Configuration and parameter

assignment

HW Config

(+ active bus
module)

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Property

ET 200M

Configuration change in
RUN (CiR)

You can find information about this in the section "Can Configuration Changes Be Made
in Runtime? (Page 116)"

Can be used in hazardous areas

(hazardous areas)

ET 200M: Zone 2
(+ hazardous area
partition)

ET 200iSP/HART:
zone 1, 2

Zone 2 (except
motor starter)

Actuator/sensor/
HART: Zone 1

ET 200iSP

ET 200S

ET 200pro

RS485-iS coupler:
zone 2
Actuator/sensor:
zone 0

Max. n modules per station

n = 12

n = 32

n = 63

n = 16

Electrical bus connection

(IM 153-2 High

Feature for
PROFIBUS
connection;

(IM 152)

(IM 151-1
High Feature)

(IM 154-1,
IM1542)

IM 153-4PN for
PROFINET
connection)
Optical bus connection

x
(IM 153-2 FO High
Feature)

Bus connected via connection

modules

Transmission rate

max. 12 Mbps

max. 1.5 Mbps

max. 1.5 Mbps

max. 12 Mbps

Connecting non-redundant
PROFIBUS DP devices to a
redundant PROFIBUS DP

Y-Link

Integrating FF devices on the

FOUNDATION Fieldbus

FF Link

4.8.5

Connecting HART Devices to Distributed I/O

What is HART?
HART (Highway Addressable Remote Transducer) is serial transmission method used to
transmit additional parameter data, such as measurement range or damping, etc., to
connected measuring transducers and actuators over a 4 mA - 20 mA current loop.

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Use in PCS 7
HART devices can be used within PCS 7 in the following manner:
HART devices can be connected to the distributed I/O system ET 200M in both standard
environments and hazardous areas. Special S7-300 hazardous area signal modules with
HART enable connection to HART devices certified for use in hazardous areas. The S7-300
hazardous area modules with HART are diagnostics capable (with channel and module
diagnostics).
HART devices can be connected to special analog HART electronic modules of the
distributed I/O system ET 200iSP.
All transducers or HART actuators certified for digital communication using the HART protocol
can be connected through the ET 200M and ET 200iSP.

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HART field devices are configured for PCS 7 with SIMATIC PDM.

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4.8.6

Can the Configuration be Changed during Ongoing Operation?

Configuration in RUN
The following table provides an overview of the permitted configuration changes that can be
made to the distributed I/O during ongoing operation (CPU RUN).
Components

Permitted Configuration Changes

ET 200M

Add/remove ET 200M stations

Add/remove new I/O modules
Parameter assignment for I/O modules
Configuration of connected HART field devices via SIMATIC PDM
Note: only when IM 152-2 HF or IM 153-2 HF-FO is used

ET 200S, ET 200iSP

Add/remove ET 200S/iSP stations

ET 200iSP:

PROFIBUS DP,
PROFIBUS PA

Parameter assignment for I/O modules as well as for HART field

devices connected to HART modules via SIMATIC PDM

Add/remove I/O modules

Add/remove PROFIBUS DP nodes

Add/remove PA links and DP/PA field devices
Parameter assignment for field devices with SIMATIC PDM

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Additional information
Section "Rules for configuration changes in RUN (CiR) (Page 145)"

4.8.7

How Can Distributed I/O Be Integrated in Hazardous Areas?

Integrating I/O in hazardous areas

The following illustration shows an overview of the various options for integrating distributed I/
Os in hazardous areas:
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Components

Use in Hazardous Areas

ET 200M

ET 200M can be operated in hazardous zone 2. The actuators/sensors can

be located in hazardous zone 1 when the appropriate hazardous area I/O
modules are used.
Hot swapping of I/O modules is permissible in hazardous zone 2 with
appropriate permission (e.g. fire certificate).

ET 200iSP

ET 200iSP can be installed directly in hazardous areas 1 or 2 (EEx de ib [ia/

ib] IIC T4).
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Individual modules can be hot swapped under hazardous conditions.

Field devices

Suitable field and process devices can be integrated directly into hazardous
zones 1 or 2 via PROFIBUS PA.
Sensors/actuators also in Zone 0.

Intrinsically safe operator panel

If required, an intrinsically safe PC operator panel (PCS 7 add-on) can be used in hazard zones
1 or 2. It can be connected to the operator station up to a distance of 750 m.

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4.9

Preparation for Efficient Engineering

4.9.1

Planning Objects/Functions for Efficient Engineering

Functions for efficient engineering

The following table provides an overview of those objects/functions that are designed to help
ensure efficient engineering. We recommend that you take these functions into consideration
while planning the plant engineering with PCS 7.
Function

Brief Description

Process control library PCS 7 offers a library with a wide range of preconfigured
and tested blocks, faceplate and symbols for graphic
configuration of automation solutions.

Tool

Sections in this
manual containing
further information

Standard PCS 7
software

How are recurring

technological
functions supported?
(Page 121)

Standard
function of
PCS 7

Configuring in a
Multiproject
(Page 158)

These library elements can contribute considerably to

minimize engineering requirements and project costs.
The comprehensive range of blocks includes simple
logic and driver blocks, technological blocks with integral
operation and signaling response such as PID
controllers, motors or valves, and blocks for the
integration of PROFIBUS PA field devices.
Multiproject
engineering

Multiproject engineering enables an extensive plant

project to be divided into several subprojects based on
technological factors. The subprojects can then be
worked upon simultaneously by several project
engineers.
Advantages:
The individual projects can be added or removed
from a multiproject at any time.
The subprojects in a multiproject are stored on a
central server and moved to the local engineering
stations for editing.
Once the subprojects are assembled back into the
multiproject, the cross-project functions (such as
compiling and downloading) are carried out for the
entire plant.

Master data
library

A custom library can be created for a project to improve

efficiency.

Standard
function of
PCS 7

Objects in the Master

Data Library
(Page 271)

Branching and
merging projects

Branch & merge is a function for multiproject

engineering and is used to separate and reassemble
project parts based on technological factors. Charts or
plant units can be copied into another project to be
modified there.

Standard
function of
PCS 7

Branching and
Merging Charts from a
Project (Page 162)

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Function

Brief Description

Tool

Sections in this
manual containing
further information

Importing configured
plant data

Already configured plant data such as process tag lists

or charts from the higher-level CAD/CAE world can be
imported into the Engineering System and used for
almost fully automatic generation of process tags.

Import/Export
Assistant

Importable data and

data formats
(Page 120)

Based on the imported process tag lists and custom

defined process tag types, a great many process tags
(CFC charts in PCS 7) can be generated automatically
and stored in the correct location in the plant hierarchy.

Import/Export
Assistant

Exporting
configuration data

During the configuration and commissioning,

parameters optimized with PCS 7 can be exported back
into the CAD/CAE world.

Import/export
assistant

Working with process

tags and models
(Page 541)

Automatic expansion/
modification of
hardware
configurations

Station configurations can be exported from HW Config,

modified and adapted outside the project, and then
imported back in again. The symbolic names of the
inputs and outputs are also exported or imported.

HW Config

Import/Export of the
Hardware
Configuration
(Page 561)

Automatic generation
of process tags

Transferring the data

from the plant
engineering
(Page 537)
Working with process
tags and models
(Page 541)
Using Process Tag
Types (Page 171)

This function can be used for efficient engineering of

plants with repeatedly used hardware structures.

4.9.2

Importable data and data formats

Data import
The table supplies the following information:
The task in which data can be imported
The data formats that can be imported
The application in which the data can be generated

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Potential import formats

Application for generation

Creating the process tags

Lists in the format:

(CFCs in PCS 7)

csv

Application that can export

lists in CSV format (e.g. MS
Excel, Access)

Creating the hardware

configuration

cfg

HW Config
(standard PCS 7)

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Potential import formats

Application for generation

Creating the OS pictures

Imported graphics in the format:

Any graphics application

(non-dynamic screen
elements)

emf
wmf
Imported graphic objects in the format:
emf
wmf
dib
gif
jpg
jpeg
ico

Creating foreign language

texts

txt
csv

Text editors (e.g. MS Excel,

Wordpad)

Creating the project data

xml

SIMATIC Manager
Version Cross Manager

Additional information
Section "Importing and Reusing Plant Data (Page 177)"
Section "Overview of data exchange (Page 537)"

4.9.3

How are recurring technological functions supported?

Recurring technological functions are supported by the following functions in PCS 7:
Templates
Templates (standard types, standard solutions) are provided to support you in the
configuration of a PCS 7 plant. They are contained in the PCS 7 Advanced Process
Library.
Type concept
We also recommend that you group similar functions to improve the efficiency of the plant
engineering. Similar functions are configured by using reusable objects (such as process
tag types and models).

Templates
The PCS 7 library "PCS 7 Advanced Process Library" contains templates for the following
technological functions:
Controls for measured value displays
Binary value acquisition with monitoring
Analog value acquisition with monitoring
Manual adjustment
Fixed setpoint control

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Cascade control
Ratio control
Split range control
Dosing
Motor control manual/automatic
Motor control (variable speed)
Valve control manual/automatic
Valve control continuous
Sequential control systems
You can find information on the various blocks and their operation in the following
documentation:
Function manual SIMATIC; PCS 7 process control system; Advanced Process Library

Recommendation for configuring numerous process tags

Create a process tag list which includes all the process tags. Consider which process tags can
be assigned to a process tag type. Use this list during the engineering to generate the CFC
charts with the corresponding process tags based on the process tag types with the import/
export assistant.
The import file must have a specific structure. The precise configuration of this structure can
be found in section"Creating/Editing Import Files with the IEA File Editor (Page 555)":
As preparation, you should, for example, create a process tag list that contains the following
information:
Component

Measurement

Measurement

Motor

Block

Plant area

Plant area 1

Plant area 2

Plant area 1

Plant area 1

Subarea

Dosing plant

Oil heating

Mixer

Gas heating

Type

3 (PT 100 temperature

measurement)

3 (method of
measurement, e.g.
square-root)

10

...

Property 1

Measuring range
start

Measuring range
start

On

...

(e.g. 263K)

(e.g. 0 mA)

Measuring range
end

Measuring range
end

Off

...

(e.g. 473K)

(e.g. 100 mA)

Property 2

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Property 3

Limit 1: 300 K

Feedback in

...

Property 4

Limit 2: 320 K

Feedback out

...

Property 5

Limit 3: 390 K

Temperature
sensor (type 1 PT 100)

Property 6

Limit 4: 400 K

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Measurement

Property 7

...

Property ...

...

Measurement

Motor

....

Additional information
Section "Overview of data exchange (Page 537)"

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Base Configuration of the PCS 7 System

Basic components
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Station

No. in
figure

Function

Engineering station

The central engineering for all PCS 7 system components is

performed on the engineering station:
Operator stations
Maintenance station
BATCH stations
Route Control stations
Automation systems
Centralized I/O
Distributed I/O
The configuration data are downloaded to the PCS 7 system
components when the engineering is completed. Changes can
only be made on the engineering station. This is followed by a new
download.

Operator station

On the operator station you operate and observe your PCS 7 plant
in process mode.
Complete diagnostics of a PCS 7 system is possible with the
Maintenance Station.
External archive servers are used to archive important process and
plant data

BATCH station

On the BATCH station you operate and observe discontinuous

process sequences (batch processes) in process mode.

Route Control
station

On the Route Control station, you control and monitor material

transports in process mode (route control).

OpenPCS 7 station

An OpenPCS 7 station enables you to access the PCS 7 data in

the IT world.

Automation
system

The automation system carries out the following tasks:

It registers and processes process variables from the
connected central and distributed I/O and outputs control
information and setpoints to the process.
It supplies the operator station with the data for visualization.
It registers actions on the operator station and forwards them
to the process.

Additional information
Section "Connecting network nodes to Ethernet (Page 65)"
Section "Connecting PROFIBUS DP nodes (Page 74)"

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5.2

Configuration of the PC Stations

5.2.1

Configuration of the Engineering Station

Overview
Engineering stations are PCs on which the PCS 7 engineering software for configuring a PCS 7
project is installed.
Connect an engineering station to the plant and terminal bus to download the configuration
data to the PLC (OS, BATCH, Route Control, AS) and to test in process mode.
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The following PC configurations are possible for engineering stations in a PCS 7 plant:
Engineering of a PCS 7 project on a single PC
For small plants:
Combination of Engineering Station and Operator Station on a Single PC
Combination of engineering station, operator station and automation system on a single
PC. This solution is offered as the SIMATIC PCS 7 Box.
For large plants - PCS 7 project engineering with multiple engineering stations:

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Configuration

Method

With common
server (standard
office network)

The engineering stations of the individual project A project editor works on a

editors work on the multiproject in a PC network. single project on a local
engineering station.

Note

Without a common
server

The multiproject is saved on a central

engineering station and the cross-project
connections are created.
The individual projects are moved to
distributed PCs for engineering.

This method allows

distributed engineering (for
example, at several
locations).

When the projects are completed, they are

copied back to the central engineering station
and the cross-project functions are executed
in the multiproject.

Additional information
Section "Connecting network nodes to Ethernet (Page 65)"
For detailed information about configuring engineering stations and installing the operating
system and PCS 7 engineering software, refer to the manual Process Control System PCS
7; PC Configuration and Authorization.
Manual Process Control System PCS 7; SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX.

5.2.2

Operator Station Configurations

Overview
Operator stations are PCs on which the PCS 7 OS software is installed. The operator station
is connected to the plant bus to allow data communication with the automation system.
The architecture of the operator station is highly variable and can be flexibly adapted to a
variety of plant sizes and customer requirements. The operator station can be configured as
a single station or multiple station system with client-server architecture.
The OS server contains all the data of the operating and monitoring systems and the interrupt
and measured-value archive. It establishes the communication connection to the automation
systems. The OS servers make the process data available for the OS clients. The OS clients
are used to operate and monitor of the process mode. They access the data of one or more
OS servers.
We recommend using a terminal bus (separate from the plant bus) for data communication
between OS clients and the OS server when installing a multiple station system. The process
values archive can be stored on separate archive servers to improve performance.
To increase availability, operator stations can be set up redundantly.

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Possible PC configurations for operator stations

The following PC configurations can be created for operator stations in a PCS 7 plant:
OS as single station system on a single PC:
The complete operator control and monitoring capability for a PCS 7 project (plant/unit) is
located in one station. The OS single station system on the plant bus can be used in parallel
with additional single station or multiple station systems.
Two OS single workstation systems can also be operated redundantly with the WinCC/
Redundancy software package.
The operator station can also be used in combination with an engineering station and an
automation system on a single PC. This solution is offered as the SIMATIC PCS 7 Box.
OS as multiple station system with client-server architecture:
The OS multiple station system consists of OS clients (operator stations) that are supplied
with data (project data, process values, archives, alarms and messages) by one or more
OS server via a terminal bus.
OS clients can access data on several OS servers simultaneously (multi-client operation).
OS servers also feature client functions so that they can access data (archives, messages,
tags, variables) on other OS servers. This allows process pictures on one OS server to be
interconnected with tags on other OS servers (server-server communication).
The PCS 7 Server Redundancy software package facilitates redundant operation of the
OS servers.
A maximum of 4 monitors can be connected to a station (OS client) using a multi-VGA card.
Plant areas that have been split up in this way can be managed using 1 keyboard and 1
mouse.

Maintenance station (asset management)

An operator station (an OS area) can also be configured and used as a maintenance station.
With the maintenance station, it is possible to call up information on the status of all PCS 7
components in hierarchically structured diagnostic pictures.
The maintenance station can be designed as a single-station or multiple-station system. The
maintenance station (in the single station) or the MS client (multiple-station system) is
preferably operated on an engineering station.
Maintenance stations can also be configured redundantly to increase the availability.

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You can find additional information on this in the section "Diagnostics with the maintenance
station (asset management) (Page 609)" and in the manual Process Control System PCS 7;
Maintenance Station.

PC station for long-term archiving (SIMATIC Process Historian or central archive server "CAS")
A so-called external archive server can be used additionally for long-term archiving in PCS 7.
The external archive server in PCS 7 is either SIMATIC Process Historian or the central archive
server "CAS".
The external archive server is a separate PC station that is a node on the terminal bus without
connection to the plant bus.
For additional information on this:
Section "Configuring the SIMATIC and PC Stations (Page 234)"
System manual SIMATIC; Process Historian Administration
System manual SIMATIC; SIMATIC Information Server
System manual SIMATIC HMI; WinCC/Central Archive Server

Web Option for OS

PCS 7 provides the option of using operator control and monitoring functions of the PCS 7 OS
( single station or multiple station system) in process mode over the Internet or Intranet.
A PCS 7 Web client uses Internet Explorer to access the project data on a PCS 7 Web server
over the Intranet/Internet. The process can be operated and monitored.
The PCS 7 Web server is an OS client with PCS 7 Web server functionality.
OS multiple station system: An OS client that is configured as a PCS 7 Web server can
no longer be utilized as an operator station (OS client) within the PCS 7 plant in the case
of an OS multiple station system.
OS single station system: The OS single station system that is configured with
PCS 7 Web server can still be utilized within the PCS 7 plant as a PCS 7 OS.
You can find additional informational in the section "Access to the PCS 7 OS via PCS 7 Web
client (Page 92)" and in the manual Process Control System PCS 7; Web Option for OS.

Additional information
Section "Connecting network nodes to Ethernet (Page 65)"
Section "How many operator stations are required? (Page 45)"
For detailed information about configuring operator stations and installing the operating
system and PCS 7 OS software, refer to the manual Process Control System PCS 7; PC
Configuration and Authorization.
Manual Process Control System PCS 7; PCS 7 BOX

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5.2.3

BATCH Station Configurations

Overview
BATCH stations are PCs on which SIMATIC BATCH is installed.
The architecture of the BATCH station is highly variable and can be flexibly adapted to a variety
of plant sizes and customer requirements. The BATCH station can be configured as a singlestation or multiple-station system with client-server architecture.
Typical batch process automation features one BATCH server and several BATCH clients that
process the plant project together. BATCH servers can be configured redundantly to increase
the availability.
BATCH servers and OS servers should always be operated on separate PCs. BATCH clients
and OS clients can be operated on a common PC.
The communication of the BATCH station with OS and AS takes place depending on the the
type of operation:
AS-based operation:
Here the BATCH station communicates with the operator stations via the terminal bus and
with the automation systems via the plant bus. The BATCH station has a connection to
each terminal bus and plant bus.
PC-based operation:
Here the BATCH station communicates with the operator stations via the terminal bus. The
BATCH station can only communicate with the automation systems via the operator station.
The BATCH station only requires one connection to the terminal bus.
The following illustration shows a configuration with a BATCH multiple station system. The
BATCH servers are in AS-based operation and possess a connection to the plant bus.
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PC Configuration Options for BATCH Stations

The following PC configurations can be created for BATCH stations in a PCS 7 plant:
For small plants:
BATCH station and operator station as a single-station system on a single common PC
BATCH station separate from an operator station as a single-station system on a single
PC
For large plants:
BATCH station as multiple-station system with client-server architecture:
It consists of one BATCH server and several BATCH clients (operator stations)
BATCH clients and OS clients can be operated on separate PCs or on a common PC.
BATCH servers can also be operated redundantly.
A maximum of 4 monitors can be connected to a station (BATCH client) using a multiVGA card. You can control all the plant areas that are split between the 4 monitors with
a keyboard and/or a mouse.

Additional information
For additional information about the configuration of BATCH stations and the installation
of the SIMATIC BATCH software, refer to the manual Process Control System PCS 7; PC
Configuration and Authorization.
Manual Process Control System PCS 7; SIMATIC BATCH

5.2.4

Configuration of the Route Control stations

Overview
Route Control stations are PCs on which SIMATIC Route Control is installed. Both the Route
Control server and the Route Control client are connected to the terminal bus. The Route
Control server is additionally connected to the system bus.
The architecture of the Route Control station is highly variable and can be flexibly adapted to
a variety of plant sizes and customer requirements. The Route Control station can be
configured as a single-station or multiple-station system with client-server architecture.
Typical route control features one Route Control server and several Route Control clients that
operate the plant project in union. Route Control servers can be configured redundantly to
increase the availability.

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The following PC configurations are possible for Route Control stations in a PCS 7 plant:
For small plants:
Route Control station and operator station as a single-station system on a single.
common PC
Route Control station separate from an operator station as a single-station system on
a single PC
For large plants:
Route Control station as a multiple-station system with client/server architecture:
It consists of one Route Control server and several Route Control clients (operator
stations).
Route Control clients and OS clients can be operated on separate PCs or shared PCs.
Route Control servers can also be operated redundantly.

Additional information
You can find detailed information about configuring Route Control stations and installing
the operating system and SIMATIC Route Control software including the required
authorizations in the manual Process Control System PCS 7; PC Configuration and
Authorization.
Manual Process Control System PCS 7; SIMATIC Route Control

5.2.5

Structure of the OpenPCS 7 station

Overview
The OpenPCS 7 station is a PC on which servers for OPC or for OLE DB are installed. The
architecture of the OpenPCS 7 station is variable and can be flexibly adapted to a variety of
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The OpenPCS 7 station performs the following tasks:
It provides the PCS 7 data of the automation process via the OPC or OLE DB interface.
It allows the client applications (OPC or OLE DB) to access the provided PCS 7 data.
The OpenPCS 7 station is connected to the terminal bus of the PCS 7 plant.
In process mode, the OpenPCS 7 station communicates with the automation systems via the
operator station (OS server).

PC configuration options for the OpenPCS 7 station

The following PC configurations are possible for the OpenPCS 7 station in a PCS 7 plant:

No. Configuration

Area of application

OpenPCS 7 station, OS client, and client applications (OPC

or OLE DB) on a shared PC

Single-station system:
Recommended for small plants

OpenPCS 7 station and client applications (OPC or OLE DB) Multiple-station system with
on separate PCs connected by an additional network (Internet/ client-server architecture:
Intranet in the figure).
Recommended for mediumsized and large plants
With this configuration, the OpenPCS 7 station can also be
installed on an
OS client
OS server
PC station for central archiving
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OpenPCS 7 station and client applications (OPC or OLE DB)

on separate PCs connected by an additional network (Internet/
Intranet in the figure) and access the terminal bus of the PCS
7 plant protected by a firewall.

Multiple-station system with

client-server architecture:
Recommended for mediumsized and large plants

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OpenPCS 7 can also be installed on an OS single-station system, on an OS server, or on a
PC station for central archiving.

Accessing Data from Redundant Server Pairs

You can access data of redundant server pairs using the OpenPCS 7 station. If a PC station
(master) fails, the redundant PC station is automatically connected for the next read job.
If the connection is interrupted during a read job, the OpenPCS 7 station attempts to read data
from the redundant partner.

Additional information
Section "How to insert an OpenPCS 7 station (Page 244)"
You can find detailed information on installing the operating system and the OpenPCS 7
software, including the required license keys, in the manual titled Process Control System
PCS 7; PC Configuration and Authorization.
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5.3

Configuration of the Terminal and Plant Bus

5.3.1

Data Paths via the Terminal Bus and Plant Bus

Communication Paths
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(using BATCH servers in AS-based operation)

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automation systems (SIMATIC
communication)

5.3.2

The automation systems

(CPU -> CP -> BUS -> CP -> CPU)

Terminal Bus and Plant Bus Configurations

Topology Options
The plant bus and terminal bus can be configured as follows:
As Industrial Ethernet (10/100 Mbps and Gigabit)
Bus, tree, ring, star or redundant ring structures
Information concerning Industrial Ethernet properties can be found in Section "Fields of
Application and Parameters of the Network / Bus Systems (Page 55)".

Available SIMATIC NET Components

PC (OS, BATCH,
Route Control and
ES)

Purpose

Component of
SIMATIC NET

Additional sections

Connection
components for
Ethernet

CP 1613/CP 1623

Connecting Network
Nodes to Ethernet
(Page 65)

BCE with integrated

Ethernet card
BCE with desktop
adapter network card
AS

Connection
components for
Ethernet

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Connection path

Purpose

Component of
SIMATIC NET

Additional sections

Electrical transmission
path

ITP cable (Industrial

Twisted Pair)

Management Level
Scheme with Ethernet
(Page 58)

TP cable (Twisted Pair)

Optical and Electrical

Transmission Media
(Page 64)

Coaxial cable

Network coupler

Optical transmission
path

Glass fiber FO cable

Optical and/or
electrical transmission
path

SCALANCE X

Maximum Transmission
Rate of the Network / Bus
Systems (Page 56)

Electrical transmission
path

ESM

Management Level
Scheme with Ethernet
(Page 58)

Star coupler, ELM

Using Switching
Technology with
SCALANCE X (Page 59)
Using Switching
Technology with OSM/
ESM (Page 63)

Optical transmission
path

OSM, OMC

Planning the Field Level

with PROFIBUS
(Page 69)

OLM

Configuration of Redundant Buses

Information concerning redundant bus configuration can be found in Section "Configuring
Redundant Ethernet Networks (Page 67)".

Additional information
Refer to the following documentation for additional information about network architecture,
network configuration, network components and installation instructions:
List of PCS 7-enabled modules Contains the SIMATIC NET components which are enabled
for a PCS 7 version
Manual SIMATIC NET NCM S7 for Industrial Ethernet
Manual SIMATIC Net PROFIBUS Networks
Manual SIMATIC NET; Triaxial Networks
Manual SIMATIC Net Twisted Pair and Fiber-Optic Networks
Operating Instructions SIMATIC NET; Industrial Ethernet Switches SCALANCE X-400
Configuration manual SIMATIC NET; Industrial Ethernet Switches SCALANCE X-400
Operating Instructions SIMATIC NET; Industrial Ethernet Switches SCALANCE X-200

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Manual Industrial Ethernet OSM/ESM; Network Management
Manual SIMATIC NET; AS Interface Introduction and Basic Information

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5.4

Installation of the Automation Systems and Connected I/Os

5.4.1

Configurations of the Automation Systems

Automation systems
The following automation systems can be configured by selecting hardware and suitable
software:
Automation systems

Additional sections

Standard automation systems

Fault-tolerant automation systems
(H systems)

Redundancy concept for PCS 7 (Page 47)

Fail-safe automation systems

(F systems)

Operational reliability of PCS 7 (Page 49)

Fail-safe and fault-tolerant automation systems

(FH systems)

Redundancy concept for PCS 7 (Page 47) and

Recommended use of components (Page 52)

Recommended use of components (Page 52)
Operational reliability of PCS 7 (Page 49)

Available S7-400 Components

Purpose

Components

Additional sections

Automation system

AS 400H/F/FH

Overview of the automation

systems (Page 97)
Limits of the CPUs for PCS 7
Projects (Page 100)
Default Performance
Parameters of the CPUs for PCS
7 Projects (Page 101)

Fault-tolerant automation
system

AS 400H

Components for fault-tolerant

automation systems (Page 103)

Fail-safe automation system

AS 400F/FH

Components for fail-safe

automation systems (Page 105)

Connection components for

Ethernet

CP 443-1

Connecting Network Nodes to

Ethernet (Page 65)

or
Ethernet interface of the CPU

Connectivity device for

PROFIBUS

CP 443-5 Extended

Connecting PROFIBUS DP
Nodes (Page 74)

or
PROFIBUS DP interface

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SIMATIC PCS 7 Box PCs

The following SIMATIC PCS 7 Box PCs (PC bundles) with integrated AS are available for use
in PCS 7:
SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX RTX: BOX PC with PLC WinLC RTX software
SIMATIC PCS 7 AS RTX: MICROBOX PC with PLC WinLC RTX software
The automation system integrated in SIMATIC PCS 7 Box PCs is a standard automation
system.

Additional information
List PCS 7 - Enabled modules
Function manual Process Control System PCS 7; Fault-tolerant Process Control Systems
Manual SIMATIC Programmable Controllers S7 F/FH
Manual S7-300 Fail-safe Signal Modules
Manual, Process Control System PCS 7; SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX.

5.4.2

Guide to the Installation Instructions for the Products

Introduction
This section is an orientation for installation instructions in the individual product
documentation.
Note
Information relating to installation in the project documentation manuals for SIMATIC
components is also valid when PCS 7 is used. The few exceptions relating to installation are
described in the section "Supplements to the installation instructions of the products for PCS
7 (Page 145)".
Information relating to programming and parameter assignment in the project documentation
manuals for SIMATIC components is of limited validity when PCS 7 is used. PCS 7 offers
many additional tools and functions. You should follow the procedures described in the
section Creating the PCS 7 Configuration in this manual when programming and setting the
parameters of the SIMATIC components.

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Guide to the installation instructions

Components

Information relating to installation can be found in the following product

documentation ( Chapter ...)

Communication
Industrial Ethernet

Manual SIMATIC NET; NCM S7 for Industrial Ethernet

Manual SIMATIC NET; Triaxial Networks
Manual SIMATIC Net Twisted Pair and Fiber-Optic Networks

PROFIBUS

Manual SIMATIC Net PROFIBUS Networks

AS interface

Manual SIMATIC NET; AS Interface Introduction and Basic

SCALANCE X

Manuals SIMATIC NET; Industrial Ethernet Switches SCALANCE X

OSM/ESM

Manual SIMATIC NET; Industrial Ethernet OSM/ESM Network

CP 443-1

Device manual SIMATIC NET S7 CPs for Industrial Ethernet/Part B4;

CP 443-1:

Information

Management

Installation and Commissioning (steps 1 to 3)

CP 443-5 Extended

Device manual SIMATIC NET; S7 CPs for PROFIBUS / Part B4; CP

443-5 Extended:
Installation and Commissioning (steps 1 to 2)

CP 1613/CP 1623

Installation Instructions SIMATIC NET; CP 1613

Operating Instructions (compact) SIMATIC NET, CP 1623
Manual SIMATIC NET; Time-of-day Functions of the CP 1613

CP 1612

Installation instructions SIMATIC NET; CP 1612

CP 1512

Installation instructions SIMATIC NET; CP 1512

RS 485-Repeater

Manual S7-400, M7-400 Programmable Controllers; Module

Specifications:
RS 485-Repeater

PC stations
PC stations (ES, OS, BATCH,
Route Control, archive server,
OpenPCS 7,
PCS 7 BOX)

Manual Process Control System PCS 7; PC Configuration and

Authorization
Configurations
Structure
Installation

Automation systems
S7-400
(e.g. AS 41x)

Manual S7-400, M7-400 Programmable Controllers; Hardware and

Installation:
Installing the S7-400
Wiring the S7-400
Commissioning
Manual Programmable Controller S7-400; CPU Data
Installation of a CPU 41x
Technical specifications

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Components

Information relating to installation can be found in the following product

documentation ( Chapter ...)

S7-400H
(AS 41x-xH)

Manual Process Control System PCS 7; Fault-tolerant Process

Control Systems:
Fault-tolerant Solutions in PCS 7

SIMATIC S7-400H Fault-tolerant Systems Manual:

S7-400H Installation Options
Getting Started
Installation of a CPU 41x-H
Using I/O on the S7-400H
Plant changes in runtime
S7-400F/FH
(AS 41x-xH)

System Description Safety Engineering in SIMATIC S7:

Overview of Fail-safe Systems
Configurations and Help with Selections
Manual SIMATIC Industrial Software S7 F/FH System; Configuring

and Programming.
Safety Mechanisms
SIMATIC S7-400H Fault-tolerant Systems Manual:
S7-400H Installation Options
Getting Started
Installation of a CPU 41x-H
Using I/O on the S7-400H
PCS 7 AS RTX

Function Manual Process Control System PCS 7; SIMATIC PCS 7

S7-400 Fail-safe Signal

Modules

Manual S7-400, M7-400 Programmable Controllers; Module

Specifications:

BOX
Installation of PCS 7 AS RTX
Commissioning and configuration of PCS 7 AS RTX

Technical specifications
Distributed I/O
ET 200M

Manual SIMATIC; Distributed I/O Device ET 200M

Configuration Options with the ET 200M
Mounting
Wiring

S7-300 Fail-safe Signal

Modules

Manual SIMATIC; S7-300 Programmable Controller Module

S7-300 Signal Modules for

Process Automation

Manual Distributed I/O Device ET 200M Signal Modules for Process

Automation:

Specifications:
Manual for hardware configuration and parameter assignment of
components
Technical specifications

Manual for hardware configuration and parameter assignment of

components
Technical specifications

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Components

Information relating to installation can be found in the following product

documentation ( Chapter ...)

S7-300 Fail-safe
Signal Modules

Manual Automation System S7-300; Fail-safe Signal Modules:

Manual for hardware configuration and parameter assignment of
components
Technical specifications

S7-300
Signal Modules with
Intrinsically-Safe Signals

Manual S7-300, M7-300, ET 200M Programmable Controllers, I/O

Modules with Intrinsically-Safe Signals:
Manual for hardware configuration and parameter assignment of
components
Technical specifications

FM 355 S

Manual FM 355 and FM 355-2 Controller Modules :

FM 355 C

Controller Settings
Installation and Removal
Wiring

CP 340
CP 341

Manual CP 340 Point-to-Point Communication and CP 341 Installation

and Parameter Assignment:
Basic Principles of Serial Data Transmission
Mounting
Wiring

ET 200iSP

Manual SIMATIC; ET200iSP Distributed I/O Device:

Configuration options
Mounting
Wiring and Fitting

ET 200S

Manual SIMATIC; Distributed I/O Device ET 200S

Configuration options
Mounting
Wiring and Fitting

ET 200pro

Manual SIMATIC; Distributed I/O System ET 200pro

Configuration options
Mounting
Wiring and Fitting

DP/PA Link and

DP/PA Coupler

Manual SIMATIC; DP/PA Link and Y Link Bus Couplers:

Description of the Components
Installation
Wiring

FF link

Operating instructions SIMATIC; bus couplers; FF Link bus coupling

Description of the Components
Installation
Wiring

Y Link

Manual SIMATIC; DP/PA Link and Y Link Bus Couplers:

Description of the Components
Installation
Wiring

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Components

Information relating to installation can be found in the following product

documentation ( Chapter ...)

Diagnostic repeaters

Manual Diagnostic Repeater for PROFIBUS DP:

Configuration options
Mounting
Wiring

DP/AS-i Link 20 E
DP/AS-i LINK Advanced

Manual SIMATIC NET; DP/AS I Link 20E

Manual SIMATIC NET; DP/AS-INTERFACE LINK Advanced:
Description of the Components
Installation
Wiring

5.4.3

Supplements to the Installation Instructions of the Products for PCS 7

ET 200S Diagnostics for Load Voltage Failure

Note
The digital input/output modules of the ET 200S do not feature diagnostics for load voltage
failure. No QBAD is displayed on the channel drivers during load voltage supply failure.
The outputs can no longer be switched by the user program and the last valid value is
displayed at the inputs when there is no load voltage.
The following configuration variants offer a remedy:
Using 24 V DC digital input/output modules with a PM-E 24 V DC power module:
A voltage supply failure leads to the failure of the station because the entire station (IM 151
and power module) is supplied from the same DC 24 V source. This is reported in the PCS 7
and results in the passivation of all associated modules. All channel drivers are set to QBAD.
Use of AC 120/230 V digital input/output modules with a PM-E AC 120/230 V power module:
Monitoring of the load voltage in the user program

5.4.4

Rules for Configuration in RUN (CiR)

Rules for DP and PA Slaves

Observe the following rules when configuring distributed I/Os using CiR:
Plan for a sufficient number of junctions for spur lines or gaps when configuring the DP
master system. Spur lines are not permitted for transmission rates of 12 Mbps.
Terminate the PROFIBUS DP and PROFIBUS PA bus lines with active bus termination
elements at both ends to ensure proper bus termination even while changing the
configuration.

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We recommend that you install PROFIBUS PA bus systems using components from
SpliTConnect product series to keep you from splitting up the lines.
ET 200M Stations and DP/PA links must always be installed with an active backplane bus.
When possible install all the bus modules that will be required because the bus modules
can not be installed and removed during operation.
In ET 200M stations, you may only insert modules directly after the last installed module
or remove the last module. Always avoid gaps between modules.
Assemble the ET 200iSP stations fully with terminal modules and a termination module.
Equip the ET 200iSP of the IM 152 with the required electronic modules right from the start.
Install the reserve modules in the remaining slots right up to the termination module.

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Overview
The following contains an introduction to the basic mechanisms of engineering with PCS 7. In
the foreground are the PCS 7 functions which enable you to configure efficiently:
Central, plant-wide engineering (Page 148)
Setting up the projects with the PCS 7 wizard (Page 150)
Distributed engineering (Page 155)
Type definition, reusability and central modifiability of engineering data (Page 167)
Importing and reusing plant data (Page 177)
Free assignment between hardware and software (Page 179)
Deriving the picture hierarchy and OS areas from the PH (Page 180)
Generating block icons (Page 182)
Generating operator texts (Page 182)
Basic concepts of the PCS 7 event-signaling system (Page 184)

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6.1 Central, Plant-Wide Engineering

6.1

Central, Plant-Wide Engineering

Central Engineering with the SIMATIC Manager

The SIMATIC Manager is the central starting point for all engineering tasks.
The PCS 7 project is managed, archived and documented there.
All the applications of the engineering system are accessible from the SIMATIC Manager.
If there is a connection between ES, OS, BATCH, Route Control and AS, the configuration
data can be transferred to the target systems from the SIMATIC Manager and then tested
online.

Engineering system
The engineering system is structured on matching applications, facilitating the central, projectwide engineering of all the components on a PCS 7 plant:
Configuration of the hardware and field devices (HW Config, SIMATIC PDM)
Configuration of the communications networks (HW Config)
Configuration of continuous and sequential process sequences (CFC, SFC)
Configuration of discontinuous process sequences - batch processes (SIMATIC BATCH)
Configuration of route controls (SIMATIC Route Control)
Design of the operator control and monitoring strategies (WinCC Graphics Designer,
Faceplate Designer)

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6.1 Central, Plant-Wide Engineering
Configuration of the alarm system (OS Project Editor, Alarm Logging)
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operator station (OS), maintenance station (MS), BATCH station (BATCH) and route control
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is available throughout the system.

Additional information
Section "PCS 7 Applications and How They Are Used (Page 209)"

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6.2

Creating the Projects and Access Protection

6.2.1

Setting up the Projects with the PCS 7 "New Project" Wizard

PCS 7 "New Project" Wizard

The PCS 7 "New Project" wizard enables you to create a new PCS 7 project. You can create
all the requisite objects automatically via dialog boxes.
Start the PCS 7 "New Project" wizard in the SIMATIC Manager.

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In the following you will find out what benefits the PCS 7 wizard can offer you.

PCS 7 "New Project" wizard options

You can select the following via dialog boxes:
which CPU you wish to use
which AS objects (CFC chart, SFC chart) and OS objects (PCS 7 OS, SIMATIC BATCH,
SIMATIC Route Control, OpenPCS 7) you wish to create
whether PCS 7 OS, SIMATIC BATCH, SIMATIC Route Control, or OpenPCS 7 should be
a single station, multiple station or redundant multiple station system
what you new project should be called
where the project should be stored (project path)
Check the structure of your project beforehand in a preview. Then start to complete the project.

Result
In multiproject engineering a multiproject containing a subordinate project is created in the
SIMATIC Manager in accordance with the preview (see figure above). The preview is adapted
in line with the selected settings and shows you the structure which has been created by the
PCS 7 wizard.
There is also a master data created with the following content:
in the plant hierarchy:
separate folders for process tag types, models and shared declarations
in the component view:
an S7 program with the folders for source files, blocks and charts
a folder for shared declarations

Additional information
Section "How to Create a New Multiproject with the PCS 7 Wizard (Page 220)".

6.2.2

Expanding the Projects with the PCS 7 "Expand Project" Wizard

PCS 7 "Expand Project" Wizard

The PCS 7 "Expand Project" wizards enables you to expand an existing PCS 7 project to
include further preconfigured SIMATIC 400 stations or SIMATIC PC stations. You can create
all the requisite objects automatically via dialog boxes.
Start the PCS 7 "Expand Project" wizard in the SIMATIC Manager.

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Options for inserting preconfigured stations

You can select the following via dialog boxes:
whether you wish to create a SIMATIC station and/or a PC station (without integrating
hardware)
which CPU you wish to use
which AS objects (CFC chart, SFC chart) and OS objects (PCS 7 OS, SIMATIC BATCH,
SIMATIC Route Control, OpenPCS 7) you wish to create
whether PCS 7 OS, SIMATIC BATCH, SIMATIC Route Control, or OpenPCS 7 should be
a single-station, multiple-station or redundant multiple-station system
where the project should be stored (project path)
You can check the structure of your project beforehand in a preview.

Result
An additional SIMATIC 400 station or SIMATIC PC station is created for OS/BATCH/Route
Control/OpenPCS 7 in the selected project (in accordance with the preview).

Additional information
Section "How to Expand a Project with Preconfigured Stations Using the PCS 7 Wizards
(Page 225)".

6.2.3

Protecting Projects/Libraries with Access Protection

Introduction
We recommend that you protect your projects and libraries against unwelcome access and
log all access actions.
Note
In order to use this functionality, SIMATIC Logon needs to be installed.

Access via a project password

As of PCS 7 V7.0, you have the option of assigning a project password to provide access
protection for projects and libraries. These projects and libraries can then only be opened and
edited by Windows users with one of the following user roles:
Project administrator
Project editor
Any user who authenticates himself using the project password

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Setting up the authorizations

The project administrator defines the project editor and the project password. He is entitled to
activate and deactivate access protection.
The project administrator can assign Windows users to one of the two user roles.

Functions for Setting Access Protection

You can set the following access-protection settings per project or library in the SIMATIC
Manager. Synchronization is possible across an entire multiproject.
Function

Description

Can be executed with a

user role

Activating Access
Protection
(including defining a
project password)

Activates access protection for a particular project

or library
This project or library may only be opened and
edited by Windows users who are assigned the
roles of project editor or project administrator.

Project administrator

Specifies the project password

You can specify a project password for each
project or library
Deactivating
Access Protection

Deactivates access protection for a particular project

or library again.

Project administrator

Managing users

Specifies the project administrators and project

editors

Project administrator

Synchronizing
access protection in
the multiproject

Specifies the project administrators and project

editors globally for all the projects and libraries in a
multiproject.

Project administrator

Displaying the
Change Log

Opens the change log

Project administrator

Removing Access
Protection and
Change Log

Removes the access protection and deletes the

Project administrator
change log for a password-protected project or library.

Project editor

Change Log
The following events can be logged via a change log if access protection is activated, for
example:
Activating/deactivating/configuring access protection and change logs
Opening/closing projects and libraries
Downloading to PLCs (system data)
Operations for downloading and copying blocks
Changing parameters in test mode
Activities for changing the operating states of the CPU (e.g. STOPPING the CPU)
Resetting the CPU
You can have the change log displayed, add comments to it or export it.

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Functions for Setting the Change Log

Perform the following change-log functions in the SIMATIC Manager.
Function

Description

Can be executed with a

user role

Activating the
change log

Activates the change log for access-protected

projects or libraries.

Project administrator

Deactivating the
change log

Deactivates the change log for access-protected

projects or libraries again.

Project administrator

Displaying the
Change Log

Displays the content of the content of the change log.

Comments can be added.

Project administrator
Project editor

Additional information
Section "How to Provide Projects/Libraries Access Protection (Page 227)"
Section "How to Document Changes in the Change Log (Page 587)"
Section "How to Document Changes in the ES Log" (Page 584)"
Manual SIMATIC Logon; SIMATIC Electronic Signature
Online help for change log

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6.3

Distributed Engineering
PCS 7 offers the following options for working with several project engineers:
Configuring in a Multiproject (Page 158)
Branching and Merging Charts from a Project (Page 162)
If the project data is located on a central server, it can be exchanged between engineering
stations via the network (for example, a project-specific block library):
Configuration in the network (Page 164)

6.3.1

Apply working methods in engineering

Multiproject engineering
You can use multiproject engineering if you wish to have several project teams work in parallel
on complex projects. Multiproject engineering can be used to configure plants in a flexible and
time-saving manner.
For the configuration, divide the entire automation project (multiproject) into technological
projects. Create the projects within a multiproject on a central engineering station. Make
all shared objects available in the master data library. Projects and master data library are
managed on the central engineering station.
Engineers move the projects to other engineering stations for distributed configuration.
Once the projects have been processed and returned to the multiproject, cross-project data
can be synchronized with the support of the system.
Note
Working with a distributed engineering station
Only those project components (AS, OS) which are actually necessary for the
respective editing should be moved to a distributed engineering station. This ensures
that the other objects of the multiproject remain available for use.
Only entire user projects can be moved to a distributed ES.

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Branching and merging charts from a project

If it is necessary for several project engineers to work on the charts of an AS, you can divide
AS projects.
The distribution within the project is made according to technological aspects (for example,
unit with the relevant charts is copied to a different project).
Existing cross-chart interconnections are automatically replaced with textual
interconnections.
To merge each project, the parts are copied back after the editing into the original project.
Any charts with the same name are replaced following a prompt for confirmation. The textual
interconnections are then reestablished.
Note
Use in multiproject engineering
This division option can be applied independent of the multiproject engineering or in
addition to the multiproject engineering. In this case, the specific project can remain at its
storage location. It is opened and edited by several engineering stations via a network.
In the context of multiproject engineering, the master data library forms the basis for working
separately on the charts from a project.

Configuration in the network (multi-user engineering)

If several project engineers are working from their engineering stations on one project that is
available on a central server or on a PC with a shared drive, they can also work on specific
project sections at the same time.
The following scenarios are possible in multi-user engineering:
Editing different charts from different chart folders.
Editing different charts from the same chart folder.
Working on the same chart.
Note
The central network server is an engineering station. If this engineering station is used
only for project storage and not for configuration work, you do not need a license key for
it.
Note
Only one project engineer can access the data from an OS at any given time.
WinCC Explorer prevents multiple project engineers from logging on to the same OS.

6.3.2

Specifying the project structure for configuration

To edit an automation project as efficiently as possible, you need to consider the individual
circumstances of the project and the existing engineering environment.

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Specifying the design of the engineering project

Basically, you create an engineering project with a project-specific or station-specific design.
In practice, a combination of the two is often the best option.
Remember to define the plant-specific conditions for the design of the engineering project.
Examples for this are:
Number of project engineers
Number of available engineering stations (subject to compliance with the PCS 7 ES system
requirements)
Networking of the engineering stations
Complexity of the project
Duration/expense of the configuration

Project-specific design
In this scenario, each specific project contains, for example, one AS and one OS or all AS and
OS that a project engineer should edit.
This is why both AS objects, such as CFC and SFC charts, and OS objects, such as pictures
and reports, are contained in the plant view of the project.
Advantages
It can be configured and tested completely with AS and OS in the project.
The mode of operation is the same during configuring and commissioning.
Complete plant units can be copied, including update of the OS objects.
There is a uniform view in the plant hierarchy that includes the AS and OS in a single project.
Note
Points to note
Detailed know-how of the sequence steps is required to implement a distributed
organization (removal of specific AS or OS from a single project) at a later date.
The project should be structured as specifically as possible from the start.

Station-specific design
In contrast to the project-specific design, all AS and OS in this case are stored separately
(distributed) in individual projects.
There are therefore no OS objects in the AS project, and no AS objects in the OS projects.
Advantages

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The distributed structure ensures maximum flexibility in the assignment of the individual
projects to the project engineers and also offers the best performance in editing speed.
Engineering stations can be added or removed during commissioning, allowing a quick
response to changes in staff availability.
Note
Points to note
Tests of AS and OS during the configuration are executed on separate computers
(insofar as distributed stations are available).
Parts of the plant hierarchies (PH) of individual projects that have been kept redundant
have to be updated again after the editing.
It is not possible to copy complete plant units including the update of the OS objects.

6.3.3

Configuring in a Multiproject

Introduction
The multiproject functions of SIMATIC PCS 7 are based on the permanent availability of all
included projects. If a permanent network connection is not available, the single projects should
be removed from the multiproject network for distributed editing. Reasons for this are, for
example, that not all PC stations are permanently available in the network or that the projects
are purposely edited outside the network (contract award to engineering office/system
integrator, for example).
The removal or reintegration of the individual projects is performed via the following system
functions:
Remove for editing
Reapply after editing

Advantages
No unexpected delays or waiting periods occur because of missing projects.
During the distributed editing, the project cannot be accidentally accessed (for example,
by the execution of cross-project functions).
Points to note:
In working with NetPro, already configured connections can generate warning messages
owing to the missing communication partners. For the duration of the project splitting, new
connections can only be created unspecified via references.
Long waiting periods can occur if one of the included components cannot be reached, for
example during the opening of the multiproject or while working with NetPro.
For the compilation of an OS server, all relevant projects (AS projects and corresponding
OS projects) must be assembled in a central location.

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The master data library must be managed as local backup.
The individual projects must be archived locally.

Structure of the Multiproject

The multiproject is a structure at a level above the projects within the SIMATIC Manager. It
comprises all the projects, the master data library, as well as the subordinate objects (AS, OS,
programs, charts, etc.) for an automation solution.

Rules for Distribution to the Projects

Split the automation solution up in such a way that all the automation systems and operator
stations which a project engineer has to edit are contained in a single project. The following
rules apply:
Note
Please note the following:
A project in a multiproject may only be edited by one project engineer at any given time.
The smallest possible unit of a project is an AS or an OS.
Only move complete projects to a distributed engineering station.
Only move objects (AS, OS) to a distributed engineering station in the form which is
actually necessary for editing. This means that all other objects of the multiproject are
available for editing on the central distributed engineering stations.
An OS server must contain all the plant hierarchies of the automation systems which are
assigned to it.
The respective communication partners must be available for cross-project actions.
Examples for this include the configuration of a SIMATIC connection or OS compiling.
The system performance is highest if the project parts relevant for each project engineer
are available locally on the distributed engineering station.

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Rules for Multiproject Engineering with SIMATIC BATCH

NOTICE
For multiproject engineering with SIMATIC BATCH, distributed engineering on distributed
engineering stations including testing is only possible when certain conditions are met and
the additional steps are taken.
You can find additional information on this topic on the Internet (http://
support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/23785345).

Rules for the external archive server in multiproject

Note
Only one external archive server (Process Historian or Central Archive Server "CAS") may
be configured in a multiproject.
When using a redundant Archive Server, there may only be one PC station for the Archive
Server itself in the multiproject and one more for the redundant PC station of the Archive
Server.
After the distributed projects of a multiproject have been merged, no more than one external
Archive Server may be present in the multiproject.

Operating-system requirements
Note
Please note the following:
In distributed engineering for large projects, one of the server operator systems which are
approved for PCS 7 in the existing version must be installed for work in the network on
the Central Engineering Station.
The distributed engineering sations can use one of the operating systems that are
approved for PCS 7 in the existing version.
You can find additional information about approved operating systems in the document
PCS 7 Process Control System; PCS 7 Readme.

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Recommended procedure at a glance

To enable you to work successfully with the multiproject, familiarize yourself with the
multiproject in the section "Working with projects in the Multiproject" on the online help for
STEP 7. We recommend the following procedure for working with PCS 7.
Step

Description

Create the multiproject with a project and the master data library on the central engineering
station (using the PCS 7 "New Project" wizard).

Insert further projects and store the multiproject master data on the central engineering
station.

Move the projects, which are contained in the multiproject, and the master data library to
the distributed engineering stations.

Distributed Editing of the Projects

Moving the distributed projects back to the central engineering station

Executing cross-project functions on the central engineering station

Note
While cross-project functions functions are executed, all the projects involved must be
physically present in the multiproject on the central engineering station, and they may not be
being worked on.
In accordance with this procedure, the configuration process is also described in the section
"Conducting the PCS 7 Configuration".

Re. step 3 - Recommended time for moving for the purposes of distributed editing
There is no particular point in time at which the projects should be moved to the distributed
engineering stations. We recommend that you at least execute the following steps on the
central engineering station beforehand:
Create the multiproject with the individual projects
Create the AS and PC stations for OS, BATCH, Route Control, and OpenPCS 7 underneath
the individual projects
Create the structure of the plant hierarchy
Compile the master data library with the objects which have to be used jointly in the projects
In accordance with this procedure, the configuration process is also described in the section
"Conducting the PCS 7 Configuration".

Re. step 6 - Cross-project functions

The cross-project functions ensure that you can handle a multiproject virtually like a single
project in the SIMATIC Manager. This allows you to archive the multiproject along with all the
projects and master data library, for example, or to save it in a different location.
In addition, there are cross-project functions which, after distributed editing, ultimately have to
be executed in the multiproject on the central engineering station. They include:

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Merging cross-project subnets and connections to textual references
Configuring the new cross-project (S7) connections between AS and OS
Compiling all the components contained in the PCS 7 plant (AS, OS, BATCH, Route
Control, etc.) and downloading them automatically to the PLCs in the correct order
For each OS client: Downloading server data from all corresponding OS servers
The download of the server data is performed only once. Thereafter, the server data is
updated automatically every time an OS client is started in process mode.
Creating/updating block icons
Creating/updating the diagnostic screens
Note
While cross-project functions functions are executed, all the projects involved must be
physically present in the multiproject on the central engineering station, and they may not
be being worked on.

Additional information
Section "How to expand the multiproject by adding new (empty) projects (Page 222)"
Section "How to expand a project with preconfigured stations using the PCS 7 wizards
(Page 225)"
Section "Introduction to distributing the multiproject (multiproject engineering) (Page 295)"
Section "Merging projects after distributed editing (multiproject engineering) (Page 532)"
Section "Additional PH functions in a multiproject (Page 264)"
Online Help for STEP 7

6.3.4

Branching and Merging Charts from a Project

Branching project charts

Branching and merging in projects involving several project engineers is also possible at chart
level (S7 program). The distribution within the project is made according to technological
aspects (for example, unit with the relevant charts is copied to a different project). Existing
cross-chart interconnections are automatically replaced with textual interconnections.
On completion of editing, the parts are copied back into the original project. Any charts with
the same name are replaced following a prompt for confirmation. The textual interconnections
are then reestablished.

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Use in Multiproject Engineering

Note
This division option can be applied independent of the multiproject engineering or in addition
to the multiproject engineering.
In the context of multiproject engineering, the master data library forms the basis for working
separately on the charts from a project.

Recommended procedure at a glance

Step

Description

Copy a technological part of the project (individual chart, several charts) to a different
project.
Result: The copy contains textual interconnections to all the sources that do not lie within
the copied sections.

Edit the copied section separately (add, delete, modify blocks and charts).

Copy the edited technological section back to the original project.

Result: The system deletes the charts with the same names from the original project. There
are textual interconnections in all the charts which await data from the deleted charts.
Thereafter, the system copies the charts from the other project.

Close all the textual interconnections.

Result: The interconnections are established both in the charts edited in the other project
and in the original project in which textual interconnections arose as a result of deleting
charts.

Note
Always copy the charts in the component view.
If you copy a chart in the plant view, a copy of the chart in the PLC is created instead of being
replaced.

Rules for editing on distributed engineering stations

In the case of permanent network availability, project parts can be moved for editing to the
distributed engineering stations and nevertheless remain simultaneously in the multiproject.
At the project end, the project engineer must be ensured access to the components of the
multiproject at all times.
The following are examples of required, functional components:
Network connections (for example, adherence to limitations by Windows XP)
Network components (for example switches, routers)
PCs (including the necessary approvals and permissions)

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Advantages
An OS server can at any time compile other projects with the data from AS stations.
All used program parts are contained in the master data library, which can be accessed via
the network.
Simple archiving of the entire project including all distributed single projects is possible on
the engineering server.
A largely distributed-station project structure and its distributed organization is the
configuration option that promises the highest performance in cases where there is
permanent network availability.
Points to note
If, contrary to expectation, a project is not available in the network, this can lead to long
delays and waiting times.
In executing cross-project functions, the project engineers must coordinate with each other
to ensure that work in not being carried out at that time on one of the included projects.
Otherwise, conflicts can arise.

Additional information
Section "Configuration by Several Users (Textual Interconnections) (Page 396)"

6.3.5

Configuration in the network

Application
If several project engineers are working from their engineering stations on one project that is
available on a central server or on a PC with a shared drive, they can also work on specific
project sections at the same time.
The following scenarios are possible in multi-user engineering:
Editing different charts from different chart folders.
Editing different charts from the same chart folder.
Working on the same chart.
Note
The central network server is an engineering station. This ES can be used as follows:
As project storage only In this case, you do not need License Keys on this ES.
For configuration in the project. In this case, you need License Keys on this ES.
Note
Note the following:
Only one project engineer can access the data from an OS at any given time.
WinCC Explorer prevents multiple project engineers from logging on to the same OS.

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Edit different charts from different chart folders

Several project engineers can work on different charts from different chart folders at different
engineering stations, independently of each other. In this scenario, the work performed by
individual engineers generally does not conflict with the work of others.

Edit different charts from the same chart folder

Several project engineers can work on different charts from the same chart folder at different
engineering stations, independently of each other. It is unlikely that work performed by one
engineer conflicts with the work of others. However, conflicts cannot be completely ruled out,
since all charts access the same resources such as the symbol table, run sequence, etc..
The following conflict situations can occur:
If one project engineer makes changes offline and other project engineers are working in
test mode, when they next enter test mode, the engineers receive the message that the
chart must be recompiled and loaded into the target system. It is then the responsibility of
the project engineer to decide whether or not to enter test mode. Depending on the nature
of the offline changes, this may or may not be practical. This must be resolved by discussion
between the project engineers.
If, following the message that the data is being used by another application, a value for
monitoring is logged on or off in test mode, this is not stored in the session log. The next
time that test mode is started, the logging on or off must be repeated.
If the values monitored in test mode are no longer updated as a result of offline changes
(e.g., because a block was deleted), the system displays "#" characters on a red
background at the corresponding connections instead of the values.
If one project engineer has started a compilation process and another project engineer
changes a parameter in test mode, this parameter change is rejected with the message
that the data is currently being used by another application (access conflict).

Work on the same chart

If several project engineers are working on the same chart, this can lead to mutual conflicts.
This procedure is therefore not recommended.

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Behavior for different actions

As a basic rule, in the event of an access conflict, the action with the highest priority is always
executed. In this case, the lower priority action is cancelled. A short read action has a low
priority, and all other actions have a higher priority.
Type of action

Read/write action

Response

Short read actions

(with no resource
allocation) are:

Open charts

If additional short read actions are executed

in parallel, no conflicts should occur.

Open dialog boxes

If a short or long write action is executed in

parallel, this can lead to an access conflict,
in other words, the short read action is
cancelled.

Short write actions

(with no resource
allocation) are:

Instantiation,
parameterization,
interconnection, etc.

If a short or long write action is executed in

parallel, this can lead to an access conflict
for whichever action was started later.

Open run sequence

Close dialog boxes with OK

Long read actions (with AS-OS data transfer (OS
resource allocation)
compilation)
are:

If an access conflict does not occur

immediately when the long read action is
triggered, for example, because a write
action is already being executed in parallel,
this action is executed with no access
conflict.

Long write actions

(with resource
allocation) are:

If an access conflict does not occur

immediately when the long write action is
triggered, e.g. because a write action is
already being executed in parallel, this
action is executed with no access conflict.

Optimizing the run

sequence
Compile
Download

Additional information
Online help on CFC

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6.4

Type Definition, Reusability and Central Modifiability of Engineering Data

Introduction
Plant engineering gives rise to plant parts, functions or program sections which only differ from
one another in a few respects.
In the interests of working efficiently, create basic elements (units, program sections, etc.)
which can be reused repeatedly and which only have to be supplied with the current
parameters.

Possible Basic Elements for Reuse

Basic Elements

Description

Block type (Page 168)

A block type is a program section that can be inserted into a CFC chart.
A block instance is created. Block types are located in the PCS 7
Advanced Process Library. It contains blocks for activating a motor or
valve, for example.
You can also create your own block types or adapt block types from
the PCS 7 Advanced Process Library in line with the needs of your
plant.

SFC type (Page 170)

An SFC type is a sequential controller which can be configured in the

SFC and inserted into a CFC chart. An executable SFC instance is
created.

Process tag type (Page 171)

A process tag type is a CFC chart (which may also contain SFC types)
which is configured for a specific process control function for the basic
automation of a process engineering plant. Process tags can be
created from process tag types using the Import/Export Assistant (IEA)
or in the CFC editor.

Control module type

(Page 439)

A control module type is a CFC (which may also contain SFC types)
which is configured for a specific process control function for the basic
automation of a process engineering plant.
Using the Advanced Engineering System or the CFC Editor, instances,
the control modules, can be created from the control module type.
A control module type has the following advantages compared to a
process tag type:
Instance-specific changes to the instance, the control module, are
not lost during synchronization of type and instance.
The control module type can include optional blocks. When
instances (control modules) are created, you can determine which
of these optional blocks should be inserted into each instance.

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consists of hierarchy folders with CFC/SFC charts, pictures, reports
and additional documents. Replicas can be created using the Import/
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Project-Specific Catalog Profile

A project-specific catalog profile can be created using the supplied hardware catalog (in HW
Config: PCS 7_Vx.y).
Configure the hardware efficiently using the catalog profile which is adapted to suit your needs.
You will find additional information on this topic in section "Defining a Project-Specific Catalog
Profile (Page 305)".

6.4.1

Use of Block Types, Faceplates and Block Icons

Block type
Block types are precompiled parts of programs used to process recurring functions which can
be inserted in CFCs. The block type creates a block instance to which you can then assign
parameters and can interconnect. The block type determines the characteristics for all the
instances of this type.
You can adapt block types to your project requirements, e.g. adapt operator texts or make
parameters visible/hidden. To ensure that there is only one version of a block type used
throughout a project, store all the block types centrally in the master data library (Page 174)
and adapt them prior to instantiation.
Note
Store the block types in the master data library. This means that you can be sure that only
one version of a particular block type (with a type name) is used throughout the entire project.
Different versions of blocks in different programs can lead to conflicts if the programs are to
be controlled and monitored by one OS. This happens if variables of the same block type
(identical type name) possess the same structure.

Possible Block Types

The following block types can be stored in the master data library:
Blocks types from the control system libraries
Block types from the libraries of suppliers
User-created block types from CFCs

Central Modifiability
If the interface description and/or system attributes of a block type are changed, and it is
imported into the CFC data storage system, it overwrites (updates) an existing block type of
the same name. All the block instances of this type are also changed to correspond to the new
block type.
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Before the central change is executed, a warning appears referring to the consequences and
containing information about the old and new block types, for example name, date of the last
interface change.
Changing the type centrally can have an unwelcome impact upon block instances.
Interconnections and parameter-assignments can be lost. In this case you have to adapt the
corresponding block instances yourself.
Central type modifications are logged, and this log is displayed automatically after updates.
You can also call up this log at a later point in time via the menu command Options > Logs:
Block Types.... If block instances need to be adjusted, the log help to minimize the workload
and the risk of error.

Type/Instance Concept - Central Modifiability

The advantage of the type-instance concept is the capability of centralized modification. This
enables subsequent changes to be made centrally to the block type, SFC type, process tag
type and model and then to be applied to all instances and replicas.
Note
Refer to the online helps for the CFC, SFC and IEA to find out which type changes the
instances and replicas support.

Faceplates and Block Icons

Controlling and monitoring a block instance in process mode on the OS requires a
corresponding faceplate. The faceplate contains the graphic representation of all elements of
the technological block intended for operator control and monitoring. The faceplate is depicted
in a separate window in the OS and is opened via a block icon (typically placed in the OS
overview display).
There is a faceplate for every technological block type in the PCS 7 Advanced Process
Library. Block icons are generated automatically by means of a menu command. You can also
create and adapt faceplates and block icons yourself.

Additional information
Section "How to adapt blocks to specific projects (Page 279)"
Manual Process Control System PCS 7; Advanced Process Library
Manual Process Control System PCS 7; Programming Instructions for Blocks
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6.4.2

Using SFC Types

SFC type
SFC types allow sequential controllers to be defined as reusable templates. An SFC type is a
sequential controller which can be configured in the SFC editor and be inserted into a CFC
chart. An executable SFC instance is created. SFC instances appear in the CFC chart as
blocks with an interface corresponding to the block instances.
To run an SFC instance, both the SFC type and the SFC instance must be compiled and
downloaded into the automation system.
To ensure that there is only one version of an SFC type used throughout a project, store all
the SFC types centrally in the master data library (Page 174) and adapt them prior to
instantiation.
Characteristics (control strategies, setpoints, parameter, note texts, position texts, etc.), which
can be used in the sequencers, can be defined for SFC types. A control strategy is specified
by operation or by a higher-level controller (e.g. SIMATIC BATCH).
Note
You cannot assign SFC types to a hierarchy folder in the plant view since they themselves
are not relevant to execution.

Possible SFC Types

You can also store the following SFC types, for example, in the library/master data library:
User-created SFC types
SFC types from the SFC library

Central Modifiability
Modifications to the interface of the SFC type are transferred to the SFC instances.
The following changes take effect automatically in SFC instances following the compilation
and downloading of the AS.
Change to the topology (step/transition sequence, changed jump target)
Change to the step configuration
Change to the transition configuration
The SFC visualization is only updated following the compilation and downloading of the OS.

Additional information
Section "How to Create an SFC Type (Page 474)"
Manual SFC for S7; Sequential Function Chart

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6.4.3

Using Process Tag Types

Process tag type

A process tag type is a CFC chart (which may also contain SFC types) which is configured for
a specific process control function for basic automation, such as fill-level control, which occurs
repeatedly in the PCS 7 plant. A number of process tags can be copied from a process tag
type in one operation with the aid of the Import/Export Assistant on the basis of an import file.
The process tags are then adapted in line with the requisite, specific automation task and
interconnected accordingly.
Store the process tag type centrally in the master data library (Page 174). Adapt the process
tag type before deriving process tags.

Sources for process tag type

The following process tag types can be stored in the master data library:
Templates from the PCS 7 Advanced Process Library
Standardized process tag types from the control system libraries, for motors, valves, PID
controllers, for example.
User-created process tag types from CFC charts

Generating the process tags

Process tags can be created from process tag types during import with the Import/Export
Assistant. Each line in an import file creates a process tag in the target project. The process
tags retain the assignment to the process tag type.

Centralized modification
Changes are made to the process tag type via the "Create/modify process tag type" wizard.
The changes made to the process tag type in the wizard are automatically synchronized with
the existing process tags of this type in the project.
The following changes can be made to the process tag type using the wizard:
Parameter, signal connection points and messages which are not present on the process
tag type are deleted from the process tags. The corresponding attributes are reset.
Parameter, signal connection points and messages which have been newly defined on the
process tag type are added to the process tags. The corresponding attributes are set.
Categories which have been changed on the process tag type are corrected on the process
tags.
If the changes cannot be synchronized automatically, for example, because not all process
tags of the project were available at the time of the automatic synchronization, the
synchronization can be started again with a menu command in the "Update Process Tags"
wizard.

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Inconsistencies between the process tag type and the process tag which cannot be
synchronized automatically are displayed in the log.
Note
Any changes made directly in the CFC of the process tag type are not applied to existing
process tags of this type with the "Create/Modify Process Tag Type" wizard!
This includes the following changes:
Add/remove blocks
Interconnection changes
Parameter changes
In this case, you must delete the affected CFCs beforehand and then perform a new import
for the changed process tag type using the Import/Export Assistant.
You can no longer change the names of the blocks for an existing process tag type or for
process tags derived from it. Otherwise, import/export is no longer possible.
Note
Ensure that all the projects are available in the multiproject for the synchronization of the
process tags.

Using process tag types

'Fill-Level Control' process tag as a basis for creating a process tag type:
In the following example, the process tag is a CFC (with additional attributes) for signal
acquisition, signal pre-processing, automation and operator control & monitoring of the fill-level
control system function.
The CFCs consists of the following aspects:
There is a fill-level sensor affixed to a boiler. It converts the fill level of 0 to 1500 l to a current
of 4 - 20 mA.
The signal cable is connected to a channel on an analog input module. The signal has a
name which is listed in the signal list for your plant. This unconditioned signal is accessed
by the automation blocks via the name of the signal.
A driver block for inputting analog values (CH_AI) converts the unconditioned signal into a
preprocessed signal (0 to 1500 l).
A controller block (CTRL_PID) determines a manipulated variable of between 0 and 100
% from the setpoint and the actual value supplied by the fill-level sensor.
A driver block for outputting analog values (CH_AO) converts the signal into the
unconditioned signal and transmits it to an analog output module.

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On the analog output module a control is connected via a 4 - 20 mA current lead. The valve
is closed at 4 mA and fully open at 20 mA. The valve is part-opened at values in-between.
The controller block has the following elements in the OS:
A faceplate
Archive tags for setpoint and actual values
Alarms if the upper or lower fill-level limits are passed
Following completion of the test, a process tag type can be created with the Import/Export
Assistant from the process tag which is defined in this way.

Additional information
Section "Creating Process Tags from Process Tag Types (Multiproject) (Page 442)"

6.4.4

Using Models

Model
Models are used to define more complex functions than process tag types (through to plant
sections), and store these as reusable templates. A model consists of hierarchy folders with
CFC/SFC charts, pictures, reports and additional documents. A number of replicas can be
copied in a single transaction from a model with the aid of the Import/Export Assistant on the
basis of an import file. The replicas are then adapted in line with the requisite, specific
automation task.
Note
You can only create models in a multiproject.
Store the models centrally in the master data library (Page 174). Adapt the model before
creating replicas.

Creating Replicas
The blocks for importing/exporting parameter descriptions, interconnection descriptions and
messages are prepared in the charts for a model. After the model is linked to an import file,
the model is imported with the Import/Export Assistant. The generated replicas are assigned
the parameters, interconnections, and messages of the model.
Each line in an import file creates a replica in the target project. The replicas retain the
assignment to the model.

Central Modifiability
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If you modify models or the I/O points of a model that already have replicas, a message is
displayed indicating this since the import data no longer matches the model data.
Using the "Create/Change Model" wizard, check the consistency of the model with the
assigned import file as well as the replicas for changes in the IEA identification.
Note
The block names may no longer be modified for an existing model or for a replica of a model.
Otherwise, import/export is no longer possible.

Additional information
Section "How to Create a Model (Page 486)"
Online help for the IEA

6.4.5

Using the Master Data Library

Master Data Library

When you use the PCS 7 Wizard to create a multiproject, a master data library is created
automatically. The master data library is used for storage of the master data of the project for
all projects of a multiproject. When you move projects from the multiproject to distributed
engineering stations for editing, you must also transfer the master data library so that all project
engineers have an identical database available.
The master data library helps you to ensure that a defined version of types is reused. The
master data library is automatically archived together with the multiproject.

Contents of the Master Data Library

Those objects used in projects or those objects specially adapted for the projects are stored
in the master data library. This includes, for example, the following elements:
Block types
SFC types
Process tag types
Models
OS pictures
OS reports
Shared Declarations (enumerations, units of measure, equipment properties)
In addition, the following objects can be included in the master data library.

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Objects from the PCS 7 Advanced Process Library
Objects from libraries of suppliers
User-created objects
The following figures show examples.

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Additional information
Section "How to Create a Master Data Library (Page 274)".

6.4.6

Using Project-Specific Catalog Profiles

Project-Specific Catalog Profile

Depending on the process tag types, models, etc. that you save for specific projects in the
master data library, you can create a project-specific catalog profile for the hardware
configuration. This means that all project editors use the same hardware components. If you
move the projects, which can be found in the multiproject, to the distributed engineering
stations for editing, the project-specific catalog profile must be moved as well.

"PCS 7_Vx.y" hardware catalog

The basis for each project-specific catalog profile is the "PCS 7_Vx.y" hardware catalog in
HW Config with the latest versions of all the modules and components which are approved for
PCS 7.
Note
For additional information about the modules approved for use in PCS 7 and their versions,
refer to the document Process Control System PCS 7; Released Modules.
Create a new catalog profile in HW Config and use drag-and-drop to move the required
components from the "PCS 7_Vx.y" hardware catalog to the new catalog profile. You can
assign any name to the catalog profile.

Additional information
Section "Defining a Project-Specific Catalog Profile (Page 305)".

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6.5 Importing and Reusing Plant Data

6.5

Importing and Reusing Plant Data

Import/Export Interfaces
All the essential applications of the PCS 7 engineering system have import/export interfaces.
The use of these import/export interfaces has the following advantages:
Plant-planning data can be synchronized with control-system engineering data. This is how
control system engineering and plant engineering can be independently edited at the same
time.
Data from the engineering system can be exported as a template, be effectively duplicated
and adapted in an external program (such as MS Excel) and then be imported back into
the engineering system. This allows you to optimize the configuration of recurring or similar
plant information.
Note
You can find information on data communication between PCS 7 and COMOS in the
section "Overview of data exchange (Page 537)".

Import/Export of Plant Data

What?

Import/export

Where?

Process tag lists or

charts

You can import already configured plant data such as

process tag lists or charts from the higher-level CAD/
CAE world into the engineering system and use these
for the almost fully automatic generation of process
tags, for example.

Import/Export How to Exchange Data

Assistant (IEA) with MS Excel/Access
(Page 557)

Additional sections

You can export parameters which have been optimized

with PCS 7 back into the CAD/CAE world.
Hardware
configurations

You can export hardware configurations from

HW Config and continue to edit them externally on the
basis of existing plant information. They are then
imported back into the HW Config.

HW Config

Import/Export of the
Hardware Configuration
(Page 561)

Graphics
Designer

Configuration manual

SIMATIC
Manager

How to export project

data (Page 601)

The symbolic names of the inputs and outputs are also

exported/imported.
Plant pictures

You can import existing plant pictures into the Graphics

Designer for creating OS pictures (e.g. as background
pictures).

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This applies to pictures which do not contain any

dynamic screen elements.
Project data

Control system project data which has already been

configured can be exported from the engineering
system to be synchronized with planning data in the
CAD/CAE world.
Format of the export file: *.xml

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Data Formats for Importing/Exporting Plant Data

You will find more detailed information on exporting and importing plant information in the
section "Importable data and data formats (Page 120)".

Further Import/Export Functions

What?

Import/export

Where?

Process tag types

(process tags)

A number of process tags can be created/updated with

the aid of the Import/Export Assistant on the basis of a
process tag type and an externally adaptable import file
with process tag information.

Import/Export Creating Process Tags

Assistant (IEA) from Process Tag Types
(Multiproject)
(Page 442)

Additional sections

Models (replicas)

A number of replicas of the model can be created/

updated with the aid of the Import/Export Assistant on
the basis of a model and of an externally adaptable
import file with parameters and interconnection
information.

Import/Export How to Generate

Assistant (IEA) Replicas from Models
(Page 491)

I/Os and Messages

Texts which are of relevance to the operator and which

are created in PCS 7 can be compiled outside PCS 7
(e.g. for plant operators in their mother tongue). Export
the texts which are of relevance to the operator to a text
file. The texts are compiled in an ASCII editor or MS
Excel and then be imported back into PCS 7.

SIMATIC
Manager

How to Import/Export
Blocks, I/Os and
Messages (Page 284)

SIMATIC
Manager

How to Import/Export
Blocks, I/Os and
Messages (Page 284)

WinCC
Explorer:
Graphic
Object
Update"
wizard

Configuration manual

Formats: *.tx" or *.csv

When changing languages, you can select any of the
languages which were specified during import into the
project.
Change of language for "Title and Comments" - >
only for the selected object
Change of language for "Display texts" - > for the
entire project).
Import/export of
complete table
contents

All the editable fields for parameters, signals and

messages can be exported in the process object view.
You can then edit them externally (e.g. change
parameters and interconnections) and then import them
again.
Format: *.csv
This means that existing plant parts or copied units, for
example, can be supplied externally with changed
parameter values and interconnections without having to
use the Import/Export Assistant.

Import/Export of
Picture Objects

Information relating to OS image objects (e.g., type of

object or interconnection information) can be exported
into a CSV file during OS configuration.
You can then edit this information externally in MS Excel
(e.g., change tag interconnections) and then import it
back into WinCC.

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6.6

Free assignment between hardware and software

Decoupling Hardware and Software Configurations

The connection between hardware and software configuration can be based on the symbolic
names of the signals. The hardware engineer configures the hardware setup in HW Config
and assigns symbolic names, which are specified during plant planning, to the inputs/outputs
of the modules and field devices. The software engineer creates the charts for the process
tags and also interconnects the inputs and outputs in text format from and to the process with
the symbolic names.
During compilation, hardware and software assignment takes place on the basis of identical
symbolic names. The individual planning engineers do not have to worry about the system's
internal addresses (absolute addresses, e.g. A 4.0, E 1.1).
Consequently, the configuration of hardware and software is decoupled. The software can be
created before the hardware is defined, and vice versa. The CFC/SFC charts only have to be
assigned to the correct automation systems immediately prior to compilation and downloading.

Symbol Table
PCS 7 can compile the symbolic names into the requisite absolute addresses provided the
symbolic names have been assigned to the absolute addresses. This happens in PCS 7 during
hardware configuration or when a hardware configuration is imported.

Example
For example, you can assign the symbolic name MOTOR_751_ON to the operand A 4.0 in the
symbol table and use MOTOR_751_ON as an address in a source statement.

Recommendation for PCS 7

Work with symbolic names in PCS 7 projects. A symbolic name enables you to work with
informative descriptions instead of absolute addresses. By combining short symbolic names
and detailed comments, you will satisfy the need both to create an effective program and to
provide good program documentation.
Symbolic names can also make it easier for you to tell whether the elements of the program
match the components of the PCS 7 plant.

Additional information
Section "How to Assign Symbols to Input and Output Addresses (Page 317)".

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6.7

Deriving the Picture Hierarchy and OS Areas from the Plant Hierarchy

Deriving the Picture Hierarchy from the PH

The OS picture hierarchy for the operator on the OS can be derived completely from the
configured data for the plant hierarchy.
This involves inserting the pictures, which are meant to visualize the process for the operator,
into the plant hierarchy (PH) in accordance with the structure of your PCS 7 plant. You can
insert one picture per OS for each hierarchy folder in the PH.
Inserting pictures in the plant hierarchy serves to create a picture hierarchy. Once the OS is
compiled, the Picture Tree Manager has the same hierarchy for further editing.
Recommendation: Allow for the required picture hierarchy when you create the PH.

Requirement
Note
If you use the "OS Compilation" function, the structure of the plant hierarchy is only copied
into the Picture Tree Manager if the option "Derive picture hierarchy from the plant hierarchy"
is activated in the general PH settings in the SIMATIC Manager.
Deactivate this option once you have adapted the picture hierarchy in the Picture Tree
Manager and if you do not wish to overwrite the picture hierarchy the next time you compile
the OS.

Deriving OS Areas from the PH

OS areas can be defined to reflect the plant structure which you have created in the plant
hierarchy (PH). This means, for example, that in the case of large plants, you can assign
operators to specific sections of plants. In that case, the plant operator only views and operates
the areas for which he has user rights in process mode. Only messages which are of relevance
to this area are displayed.
In general, a unit within the PH corresponds to an OS area.
In the general PH settings you can decide which hierarchy level should count as the OS area.
Define an area identifier for each hierarchy folder within this level. The default setting for the
area identifier corresponds to the name of the hierarchy folder in the PH.
If you assign an area identifier to a hierarchy folder, the area identifier is also applied to all the
lower-level hierarchy folders and objects.
When the OS is compiled, the OS areas are transferred to the Picture Tree Manager for further
editing. The hierarchy levels are always displayed in the Picture Tree Manager, starting with
the hierarchy level that has been defined as the OS area.
Recommendation: Allow for the required OS areas in the structuring of the PH and specify the
area identifiers.

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Additional information
Configuration manual Process Control System PCS 7; Operator Station
Online help Help on PH, IEA and PO

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6.8 Generating Block Icons and Operator Texts

6.8

Generating Block Icons and Operator Texts

6.8.1

Generating Block Icons

Generating block icons

Block icons are used for operator control and monitoring of plants or units in process mode.
The block icons are required for block instances, which can be controlled and monitored, from
the CFCs.
You can specify whether to create block icons for each of the process pictures on the PCS 7
OS and whether to store them in this picture picture.
You can define the following settings in the plant view or in the process object view before
compiling the OS:
Select the "Derive block icons from the plant hierarchy" option for each process picture.
If you select a "Multiproject", "Project" or "Hierarchy folder" object and then execute the
"Create/Update Block Icons" function, the block icons are automatically inserted into the
process pictures in accordance with the plant hierarchy and linked to the corresponding
process tag.

Additional information
Configuration manual Process Control System PCS 7; Operator Station

6.8.2

Generating Operator Texts

Generating units and operator texts

Faceplates, which display the following block information, are used to display the process to
the operator in process mode.
Measured values
Operating limits
Units
Operator texts
These texts are already included in the block types you use for a CFC chart.
The unit and operator texts are only displayed in the language that is stored for the block types,
irrespective of the current language selection.
The unit and operator texts for block types from the supplied libraries (for example PCS 7
Advanced Process Library) are only available in English.
You can change unit and operator texts (e.g. translate them into a different language) in the
CFC chart in the properties for the block type or block instance.

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Additional information
Section "How to Import/Export I/Os and Messages (Page 284)"
Configuration manual Process Control System PCS 7; Operator Station

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6.9 The PCS 7 Event-Signaling System

6.9

The PCS 7 Event-Signaling System

6.9.1

Basic Concept of the Event-Signaling System

The PCS 7 message system

The PCS 7 message system informs the operator of events which occur in the process and
control technology. The events are displayed individually to the operator in signal lists and via
a group display on the PCS 7 OS (OS client). Operator actions are contained in another list.

Message classes
Distinctions are made between the following classes of signals:
Message classes

Description

Process control signals

I&C system messages are generated when SIMATIC PCS 7 detects and
signals errors in its own components (AS, OS, etc.). Such errors range
from failure of a component to a wire-break signal for a connected I/O
module.
Process control signals are generated by the driver blocks in PCS 7 and
do not have to be configured.

Process messages

Process messages indicate process events that take place in the

automated process, such as limit value violations of measured values
and operational messages.
Process messages are predefined for the blocks and therefore do
not need to be configured. However, if necessary, message texts and
a message priority can be changed in the CFC block object
properties, centrally in the list of process objects or by means of
import and export.
Operational messages are a subgroup of process messages. They
signal process variables which serve to evaluate a technological
variable, such as an elapsed-time counter.
Note:
When using the "User-configurable message classes" function, observe
the
information in section "User-configurable message classes (Page 188)".

Operating messages

Operating messages are generated when an operator controls process

variables, for example, changes the operating mode of a controller.
Operating messages are generated automatically when you use the
faceplates which are provided by the PCS 7 libraries.
If you configure faceplates according to the manual entitled Process
Control System PCS 7; Programming Instructions for Blocks, PCS 7compatible operating messages are also possible for your own blocks.

Origin of a Message
Messages can originate in different locations within the control system depending on the
configuration. The time stamp of the message is influenced by where it originates.

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Events which originate in the AS (2) or in the ET 200M (3) are transmitted as individual
messages to the OS via the plant bus. The message is transmitted along with the
corresponding time stamp. The messages appear in chronological order, with the time they
occurred, in the signal lists of the OS.
The table below shows the places of origin and the allocation of the time stamp.
Place of origin

Configuration of the
message text

Assignment of the time

stamp

Messages

Operator station
(OS)

In the "Alarm Logging"

editor in WinCC Explorer

In the operator station

Process control signals

from the OS, linking nonS7 systems

Automation
system (AS)

On the block types in the

project library or on the
block types within the
CFCs

In the automation
system

Process and control

technology messages
from SIMATIC stations

Distributed I/O
(ET 200M)

On the block instances of

the IM_DRV driver block
within the CFC charts

In the ET 200M by the IM

153-2 (if the
high-precision time
stamp is activated)

Selected events for initial

value acquisition in the
event of a plant failure

"Loop-in-alarm" function
Process and control technology messages from technological blocks which are visualized on
the OS feature the "loop-in-alarm" function. You can use this function to select the faceplate
for this process tag straight from the message list.

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6.9.2

Configuration of Messages

Configuration of Operator Stations (OS)

New messages and the corresponding message text can be configured for the operator station
in "Alarm Logging" (WinCC Explorer). There you can also specify which event (binary value,
bit within an integer value, etc.) is to trigger off the message.

Configuration for the automation system (AS) and distributed I/Os

Configure messages for the automation system (AS) and distributed I/Os when you create
CFC charts or in the process object view.
If a block with event response capability is used in a CFC, specific event texts with the
associated event class are preset via a default setting. These messages are transmitted when
the corresponding event occurs. You can adapt these event texts and their attributes to your
particular needs as follows:
Messages from a block type:
First of all copy the required block to the project library and change the message there.
Messages from an individual block instance:
Change the message in the process object view or directly in the block instance in the CFC
chart.
Recommendation: Create a master data library at the start of configuration. Change the
messages on a block type at the start of configuration. If there are already CFC charts created
in the project, import a block type. Consequently, the operator texts will be adapted on all the
instances (apart from instances which have already been changed manually).

Additional information
The message-configuration procedure is described in detail together with the step-by-step
instructions in the configuration manual Process Control System PCS 7; Operator Station. The
section below provides a brief summary of the individual features of the PCS 7 for configuring
a convenient message system.

6.9.3

Important Aspects of Message Configuration

Important Aspects of Message Configuration

When using the "User-configurable message classes" function, refer to the information in the
section "User-configurable message classes".
The following table summarizes the most important aspects of configuring messages.

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Aspect

Description

Possible configurations

Message text

If you use a block with message capability in the CFC, for example, the "Dose
[FB63]" block, specific message texts with the associated message class are
preset as defaults.

Language for display

devices

You have the opportunity to adapt these message texts and their attributes to
your particular needs:
Auxiliary value

You can update messages with current information from the process, for
example, by inserting associated values into certain places in the message
text. The message block analyzes the associated value and inserts the
corresponding process value at the specified place in the message text. This
entails inserting a block with the following information into the message text:
@<No. of the associated value>[<element type>]<format details>@

Modification of the
message texts on the
block type and block
instance
Addition of associated
values into the message
texts on the block type
and block instance

You can find the possible associated values for the individual block instances
in the online help on the block from the PCS 7 libraries.
Extended
event text

On the basis of a standard message, such as "too high", the plant operator is
unable to tell at first glance what exactly is "too high".
Therefore, you can add supplementary information, such as "reactor fill level",
to the event text. The block comment is used for this.
By prefixing a keyword ($$BlockComment$$) to the event text, the block
comment is copied to the event text of the message.

Expanding the event

texts to include block
comments on the
block type and block
instance

The event texts are already prepared like this in the PCS 7 Advanced Process
Library blocks. They only adapt the block comments individually for each block
instance.
Message
number

Each message which is configured in the ES is automatically assigned a unique

message number in Alarm Logging during the compilation of the PCS 7 OS.

No configuration
required

An 8-bit range is reserved within these message numbers for creating a unique
cross-reference to to the corresponding AS. This serves to ensure that several
AS can be monitored from an OS and that the messages are also assigned to
the correct AS.
Assignment of
message
numbers

When you create a project with the PCS 7 wizard, a message number range
is defined (which can then be changed). You can select between the following
processes:

Specifying the message

number
concept

Assigning message numbers which are unique for the entire CPU (a
requirement for assigning message priorities)
Assigning message numbers which are unique for the entire project
Using the "Assigning message numbers which are unique for the entire CPU"
option, programs can be copied 1:1 without message numbers changing.

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Aspect

Description

Possible configurations

Message
priority

By default, the current message always appears first on the message list. This
setting can be changed.

Specifying the priority of

messages on the block
type and block instance

A priority can be assigned to every message (0 = lowest, 16 = highest). The

assignment serves to ensure that the message line in the overview area always
displays the message that meets the following criteria:
Not yet acknowledged
Highest priority
In addition, the plant operator can sort message lists in process mode
according to priority in ascending or descending order.
Note: Message priorities can only be specified if you defined the message
number range as "Unique for Entire CPU".
Location of the
error in the
message text

In the event of an error, the driver blocks in the distributed I/Os transmit a
message with the following information about the location of the error to the
OS:

Concept of the driver

blocks

Number of the DP master system to which the module is connected

Rack in which the module is installed, or station number
Module slot number in the rack
Message text from the MOD_D1_TXT or MOD_D2_TXT text library
By assigning a slot and channel number, this serves to specify the channel of
a module which triggers the message.
Message-text configuration:
Enter the message texts directly into the IM_DRV block which is placed in the
CFC.
The message texts (origin) for diagnostic events on HART and PA field devices
are preconfigured with "field device". We recommend that you adapt the
preconfigured message text to suit your configuration requirements.

Additional information
Section "How to configure messages in the SFC (Page 473)"
Configuration manual Process Control System PCS 7; Operator Station

6.9.4

Configuring the PCS 7 message system

6.9.4.1

User-configurable message classes

Message system
As of PCS 7 V8.0 SP1, it is possible to influence the appearance of limit violations at the block
in process control in the group display and in message lists. The "User-configurable message
classes" function is available for this purpose.
The fixed assignment of limit violations at the block and the appearance in group displays and
message lists is canceled.

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In addition, each message class is assigned its own importance. The importance specifies the
order in which messages should be displayed in group displays and message lists.
For a multiproject and all projects contained therein, it is possible to use either the classic
message system or the message system with the "User-configurable message classes"
function.
The requirement for using this function is that CPU-wide unique assignment of message
numbers is set for all automation systems.
The difference as compared to the classic message system is that the message classes are
configured in SIMATIC Manager. All other configurations involving the message system remain
unchanged.

Note
When you use the "User-configurable message classes" function, document the message
class configuration.
Make this documentation available to the operator.

Message classes
Up to 6 message classes can be configured when using the "User-configurable message
classes" function.
The following table lists the differences:
Classic message system

Message system using the

"User-configurable message classes" function

Message class

Message type

Message class

Alarm

Alarm high

Alarm high

Alarm low

Alarm low

Warning high

Warning high

Warning low

Warning low

Tolerance high

Tolerance high

Tolerance low

Tolerance low

Warning
Tolerance

Appearance in group displays in process control

Each message class can be assigned to only one button. Assignment is restricted to the first
four buttons.
Group displays are presented in the following table by way of example:
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Appearance in expanded status display in process control

The expanded status display uses the importance set in the "Configure message classes" tab.

Appearance in expanded process control analog display

The expanded analog display uses the color and importance set in the "Configure message
classes" tab to represent the analog value.

Appearance in block icons and faceplates in process control

Refer to the Process Control System PCS 7; Advanced Process Library manual for information
on this subject.

Appearance in message lists in process control

The differences regarding the appearance in message lists are documented in the following
table:
Message list

Classic message system

Message system using the "Userconfigurable message classes"

function

Entered state list

The sequence of messages in the

message lists depends on the time
(date/time) when the message
occurred.

The sequence of messages in the

message lists first depends on the
importance of the message and
then on the time (date/time) when
the message occurred.

Acknowledged list
Exited state list
List of messages to be
hidden
List of hidden messages

The most recent message can be

displayed at the top or bottom
depending on the setting in the
"Sorting of the message pages"
area of the "Message display" tab in
the WinCC project in the OS project
editor.

The most important message and

the most recent message can be
displayed at the top or bottom
depending on the setting in the
"Sorting of the message pages"
area of the "Message display" tab in
the WinCC project in the OS project
editor.

The "Priority" column is not shown in message lists in the message system when the "Userconfigurable message classes" function is used.

Appearance in the one-line message line in the process control overview

The differences in appearance are documented in the following table:

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Message system using the "User-configurable

message classes" function

Messages are displayed on the basis of their

priority.

Messages are displayed on the basis of their

importance.

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Horn configuration
When you convert a PCS 7 project with the "Classic message system" to the message system
using the "User-configurable message classes" function, you must configure the horn again.

Configuring the message system when using the "User-configurable message classes" function
The function is activated in the "Editor for PCS 7 message system" dialog box.
The dialog box is opened by selecting the menu command Options > Configure PCS 7
message system... in SIMATIC Manager.
The message classes are configured only in this dialog box.
Step

Explanation

Where?

Configure message classes

Assign message classes to the

buttons in the group display

"Editor for PCS 7 message system" dialog box

Additional information on this can be found in the
following section.

Assign the desired message class

to the messages of a block type or
block instance

At the block type or at the block instance

At the block type, the message class is assigned in
the message dialog box for the block type.
Instance-specific assignment is possible in the
message dialog box at the block in the CFC chart.

Additional information on configuration can be found in the online help for the dialog box.

6.9.4.2

Specifying message colors for individual columns

Appearance of the columns in the message windows

You can specify that message colors are displayed only for individual columns in the process
control message lists.
Information on configuration can be found in the following chapter "How to configure the PCS
7 message system".

6.9.4.3

How to configure the PCS 7 message system

Introduction
You carry out the configuration in the "Editor for PCS 7 message system" dialog box.
The configuration is valid for all projects in a multiproject.

Requirement
Message number assignment is unique across the entire CPU.

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Procedure
1. Open SIMATIC Manager.
2. Open the multiproject/project.
3. Select the multiproject.
4. Select the menu command Options > Configure PCS 7 message system... .
The "Editor for PCS 7 message system" dialog box appears.
5. Configure the message classes, group displays and display colors in the tabs:
Configure message classes
Group display assignment
Appearance of the columns in the message windows
6. Compile the OS.
7. Download all OS servers and OS clients.
Note
Do not make any changes to the WinCC project in the Alarm Logging editor.

Additional information
Additional information on configuration can be found in the online help for the dialog box.

6.9.5

Showing and Hiding Messages Automatically in Process Mode

Introduction
You can use the function "Show and hide messages automatically" in process mode for the
following options:
For process states such as startup, shutdown.
This happens through the configuration of the "STRep" block in CFCs.
The configuration is described below.
For messages from message-capable blocks of the system charts:
This happens through the connection of the digital system charts to the plant hierarchy.
You will find additional information on this topic in section "How to configure the automatic
display and hide of messages from system charts (Page 267)".
Show/hide messages automatically in process mode
Use the "Show and hide messages automatically" function in the following situations (process
status), for example:

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You wish to suppress messages when you start up a part of the plant (flurry of messages).
You wish to automatically hide messages which are generated when a part of the plant is
shut down.
You wish to automatically hide messages from a part of the plant which is not in operation.
Configuration of the "STRep" block
Use the "STRep" block from the PCS 7 Advanced Process Library for this function. The
"STRep" block is used to hide/show messages for process states such as startup, shutdown,
etc. Interconnect the status inputs of the "STRep" block to a logic that determines the process
states. All the blocks which are controlled by this "STRep" are combined in a group under an
identifier. This means that several "STRep" blocks can be used, if necessary.
The process states are transferred to the OS and then suppressed in the OS by means of a
configured assignment of messages to process states.
Automatic showing and hiding in process mode does not affect message generation in the
automation system.

Overview of configuration steps

Step

What?

Inserting the "STRep" block into a CFC chart

Interconnecting the control signal for a process status (for example, starting up a part of the plant) to a status
input of the "STRep" block (state1 to state32)
A status input represents a status for showing and hiding messages.
You will find additional information on this topic in section "How to configure automatic displaying and hiding of
messages in process mode (Page 429)".

Creating shared declarations

Assigning blocks in the process object view for groups.

Assigning messages from blocks in groups, which you wish to hide, to the status in the process object view.

Additional information
Configuration manual Process Control System PCS 7; Operator Station

6.9.6

Acknowledgement Concept and Acknowledgement-triggered Reporting (QTM)

Acknowledgement concept
PCS 7 uses a central acknowledgement concept. If a message is acknowledged on an OS,
this acknowledgement is transferred to the reporting block in the AS. From there it is forwarded
centrally as an acknowledged message to all the operator stations which are being supplied.

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Acknowledgment-triggered reporting (QTM)

If signals that trigger messages change their state in quick succession, a flurry of messages
can be triggered. This can mean that the state of a plant is no longer adequately monitored.
By configuring the "acknowledgment-triggered reporting (QTM)" function, you can suppress
the repeated signaling of "fluttering" states until the plant operator acknowledges them. While
an unacknowledged message remains in the OS, the resending of signal changes for this
message is suppressed in the AS.
The following can be accomplished with QTM:
The pending messages remain manageable.
The communication load is reduced.

Configuring acknowledgment-triggered reporting (QTM)

You can activate acknowledgment-triggered reporting (QTM) for a specific AS in the object
properties of the CPU.
Note
Configure the same message method for all automation systems of a multiproject (standard
message procedure or acknowledgment-triggered reporting).
Do not mix both methods within a multiproject. Otherwise the plant operator cannot recognize
the message procedure that generated the message. This could lead to false conclusions
being drawn.

Additional information
Section "How to Activate Acknowledgment-triggered Reporting (QTM)" (Page 362)"

6.9.7

Time Stamp with High Precision

Introduction
Events frequently have to be read in with high-precision timing during initial value acquisition
following the failure of part of plant with a subsequent flurry of messages: Even if there is a
large number of messages, the message which led to the failure of the unit (initial value) must
be clearly identifiable.

High-precision time stamps

High-precision time stamps allow extremely accurate time stamping of an incoming event: If
two sensors from two stations on different PROFIBUS-DP chains are connected to different
automation systems and are activated at the same time, the time stamps of these signal
changes may not differ by more than a maximum of 1 ms, 10 ms or 20 ms (depending on the

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hardware used) . This assumes time synchronization of all the devices connected to the plant
bus.

Additional information
Section "Configuring the hardware of high-precision time stamps (Page 361)"
Function Manual Process Control System PCS 7; High-Precision Time Stamping

6.9.8

Acoustic/Optical Signaling

The "Horn" function

In addition to the visual display of messages and alarms, acoustic or optical signaling may be
necessary for certain messages. In PCS 7 OS, the "Horn" function is available for this purpose
with the following options:
You can connect a signal module with a PCI interface in the OS. Up to four different external
sensors, for example, four horns or four different lamps, can be controlled for different
message classes. One device (for example a horn) can be deactivated using an
acknowledgment input. The three other devices remain activated as long as an assigned
control signal is applied (for example a signal of a message class is activated). Connecting
a signal module allows an additional watchdog function.
You can use a standard sound card that is installed in the OS. The acoustic signal is
produced by a WAV file, which continues to be played until the message is acknowledged.
If several alarms are pending at the same time then all WAV files also sound at the same
time. The sound card does not allow the implementation of lifebeat monitoring.
Signal modules and sound cards can be operated together.

Additional information
You can find more detailed information on the function and installation of signal modules
in the manual Process Control System PCS 7; WinCC Basic Process Control
You can find more detailed information on configuring the acoustic signaling device in the
configuration manual Process Control System PCS 7 Operator Station

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7.1

Central Starting Point - The SIMATIC Manager

SIMATIC Manager
The SIMATIC Manager is the central starting point for all engineering tasks. The PCS 7 project
is managed, archived and documented there. All the applications of the engineering system
are accessible from the SIMATIC Manager. If there is a connection between ES, OS, BATCH,
Route Control and AS, the configuration data can be transferred to the target systems from
the SIMATIC Manager and then tested online.

Views in SIMATIC Manager

The SIMATIC Manager provides the following three views which allow for optimum editing
depending on the task at hand.
Note
One major feature of these views is that the objects they contain exist only once.

View

Purpose

Component view
(Page 199)

In the component view, you organize the projects of the multiproject, create
hardware components and start the hardware configuration of the automation
systems, bus components, process I/O, and PC stations.

Plant View
(Page 202)

The plant view function is used to arrange and depict the plant according to
technological aspects. Arrange the automation, operator control and monitoring
functions hierarchically in the plant view. The structures for the PCS 7 OS in
process mode are derived from this plant hierarchy (for example, OS areas,
picture hierarchy).

Process object view

(Page 204)

The process object view provides a universal view of the process tags. It
visualizes the plant hierarchy in combination with a tabular view of all aspects of
the process tag / object (for example, parameters, signals and messages).
In the process object view, all the data of the basic control throughout a project
can be displayed in a process control-oriented view. The multiproject collects the
data contained in all of the projects.

Changing from One View to Another

Use the SIMATIC Manager menu command View > [Name of view] to switch between the
views.

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Structure of a PCS 7 project

Similar to the directory structure of the Windows Explorer with its folders and files, the PCS 7
multiproject is organized into projects, folders, and objects. The multiproject is at the top of the
object hierarchy and represents all the data and programs of an automation solution. Folders
may contain objects which in turn may contain other folders and objects.
The examples in the following figures shows the most important folders of a multiproject in the
component and plant views:

Object-oriented working
In SIMATIC Manager the different object types are linked directly to the application required
to process it. The associated application is also started once an object opens.

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7.2

The Component View

Component view
The component view is used to manage the multiproject and the projects it contains. In addition,
it can be used to carry out the following functions:
Creating the hardware components
Setting up the hardware configuration
Setting up and testing the AS configuration
Starting configuration for the OS or maintenance station
Setting up the BATCH configuration
Starting the Route Control configuration
Running cross-project functions

Multiproject engineering
Use the component view to carry out the following functions in the multiproject:
Split up the multiproject technologically for distributed editing
Merge the projects back into the multiproject after distributed editing
Run the cross-project functions after the projects have been synchronized

Hardware configuration
Working in the component view, you configure the hardware of the automation systems, the
bus components, and the process I/O. In the component view, you create the following objects
below the projects:
SIMATIC S7-400 stations (AS)
SIMATIC PC stations, for example, for engineering station (ES).
Double-click on "Hardware" for the selected station to access the HW Config application. Use
HW Config to add additional hardware components (for example, CP, ET 200M) or software
applications (server or client) to the stations and set the hardware component parameters.
Note
After you have completed hardware configuration, you then work mainly in the plant view and
in the process object view.

AS configuration
The objects in the component view are identified as components according to their importance
(for example, S7 program, station, OS, PLC/AS (CPU), chart folder).

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7.2 The Component View
In the component view, you organize the block types and SFC types by copying them from the
master data library to the chart folders of the AS in which they are used. Only then are they
available in the catalog for CFC/SFC configuration.

Operator station configuration

Starting the component view, you begin configuration of the operator station for process mode.
The WinCC Explorer starts after selecting the OS with the context menu command Open
object.
Refer to the configuration manual Process Control System PCS 7; Operator Station for more
information.

Maintenance station configuration

You start the configuration of the maintenance station, which is similar to the configuration of
the operator station, from the component view.
For more information, refer to the Process Control System PCS 7; Maintenance Station manual.

BATCH configuration
Start the batch control configuration from the component view. Open the BATCH configuration
dialog with the menu command Options > SIMATIC BATCH.
Refer to the configuration manual Process Control System PCS 7; SIMATIC BATCH for more
information.

Route Control configuration

Start the configuration for route control from the component view. Open the Route Control
configuration dialog boxes with the Options > SIMATIC Route Control menu command.
You will find more information on this topic in the configuration manual Process Control System
PCS 7; SIMATIC Route Control.

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Other Available Functions

Component view

Selection of Important Functions

Creating a New Multiproject with the PCS 7 Wizard
(Page 220)
Expanding a Multiproject by Adding New (Empty)
Projects (Page 222)
Expanding a Project with Preconfigured Stations
Using the PCS 7 Wizards (Page 225)
Inserting the SIMATIC stations (Page 234)
Inserting the operator station or station
maintenance (Page 238)
Inserting the BATCH stations (Page 241)
Inserting the route control station (Page 243)
Inserting the engineering station (Page 237)
Distributing the multiproject for distributed editing
(multiproject engineering) (Page 295)
Merging projects after distributed editing
(multiproject engineering) (Page 532)
Running cross-project functions
Compiling - downloading

Offline or Online?
The component view can be switched between the following states:
Component View > Offline

This view of the project structure visualizes the project data on the engineering station.
The offline view is set as the default when you create a new project. In the offline view,
the complete data on the engineering station is displayed for the S7 program (offline).

Component View > Online

This view of the project structure visualizes the project data on the target system
(CPU). In the online view, the data on the target system are displayed for the S7
program (online). You use this view for access to the target system.

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7.3 The Plant View

7.3

The Plant View

Plant hierarchy
In the plant view, you structure the project according to technological aspects. In the process
you hierarchically organize automation, operator control and monitoring functions into the
hierarchy levels plant, unit or function. Name the relevant hierarchy folder according to its
technological significance. Arrange the following in the hierarchy folder:
CFC and SFC charts for the AS
Pictures and reports for the OS
Additional documentation such as unit descriptions, process tag sheets or planning
documents (from Word, Excel, etc.)
The resulting project structure is the plant hierarchy.

Additional Aspects
Please observe the following aspects of the plant view:
The technological objects (plants, units, functions, ...) can be handled as a single entity (for
example, when copied).
The technological objects can be used to work independent of a fixed hardware assignment.
The OS areas and the image hierarchy for the OS are derived from the plant hierarchy.
The plant hierarchy is the basis for the plant-oriented identification of process objects. The
hierarchy path forms the plant designation (higher level designation HID). It can used to
specify the folders that contribute to the naming scheme.
You insert and position the process pictures in the plant view. The block icons of the blocks
used in the process picture can be generated automatically from the plant hierarchy.

Master Data Library

The master data library contains the project master data you created for use in the single
projects of the multiproject, for example:
Block types
SFC types
Process tag types
Models
OS pictures
OS reports
Additional documents

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Other Available Functions

Plant view

Selection of Important Functions

Plant Hierarchy
Settings and Properties of the PH (Page 252)
Inserting Additional Hierarchy Folders (Page 256)
Inserting Objects in the Hierarchy Folder (Page 257)
Rules for Copying and Moving within the PH (Page 258)
Checking the Consistency of the PH (Page 262)
Additional PH Functions in a Multiproject (Page 264)
Specifying the AS/Os Assignment (Page 259)
Master Data Library:
Creating the Master Data Library (Page 274)
Copying Library Objects to the Master Data Library
(Page 276)
Working with process tag types (Page 289)
Working with Models (Page 291)

AS-OS assignment
An OS must be assigned an AS in the plant view of each hierarchy folder. This AS-OS
assignment has the following consequences in the component view:
All CFC and SFC charts inserted in the plant view are stored in the chart folder of the
assigned AS.
All pictures and reports inserted in the plant view are stored in the folder of the assigned
OS.

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7.4 The Process Object View

7.4

The Process Object View

Process object view

You use the process object view when you require details of process tags and CFC charts and
want to edit their attributes and aspects. Working with the process object view is ideal when
you want to assign the same parameters, comments or interconnections for large volumes of
objects.

Advantages of the Process Object View

Compared with the plant view, the advantage of the process object is that all modifiable
attributes of an object can be edited. All editable aspects are consistent and presented in a
practical form for the user.
Jumps to CFC, SFC, HW Config, WinCC Explorer allow editing of aspects that can not be
edited directly in the process object view (such as module parameter assignments, picture
contents).
The context menu of the process object view contains functions which can be used to reverse
or repeat any changes you have made.

Structure
On the left, the process object view displays the plant hierarchy (tree). On the right, you see
a table of the underlying objects along with their attributes (contents window).
The tree displays the same objects as in the plant view. In addition, the process object view
of the tree also shows the CFCs, SFCs, OS pictures, OS reports and additional documents.
Process object view

Selection of Important Functions:

Section "Editing Mass Data in the Process Object View (Page 494)"

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Displayed Attributes of the Process Objects

In the contents window, you see the attributes of the objects organized according to the
following aspects.
Tab

Purpose

General

Here you can see all the underlying process objects (process tags, CFCs, SFCs, OS pictures, OS
reports, or additional documents) for the plant unit currently selected in the tree along with general
information on the objects.

Blocks

Here, the block properties of the blocks in all subordinate CFCs are display for the plant unit
currently selected in the tree. SFC instances are also identified as blocks here.

Parameters

Here, you see all the I/O points of the process tags and CFCs displayed in the "General" tab that
were selected explicitly for editing in the process object view (S7_edit = para).

Signals

Here, you see all the I/O points of the process tags and CFCs displayed in the "General" tab that
were selected explicitly for editing in the process object view (S7_edit = signal).

Messages

Here, you see the corresponding messages for all the process tags, CFCs and SFCs displayed in
the "General" tab.

Picture objects

Here, you see all the picture links that exist in WinCC for the process tags and CFCs displayed in
the "General" tab.

Archive tags

Here, the existing interconnected WinCC archive tags are displayed with their attributes for all
process tags, CFC charts, SFC charts shown in the "General" tab.
The attribute that are relevant for PCS 7 (subset of all attributes defined in the tag logging) are
displayed.

Hierarchy folder

Here, the hierarchy folders of the PH are display (one line for each hierarchy folder) for the plant
unit currently selected in the tree.

Equipment properties

Here, the equipment properties are displayed for the projected selected in the tree.
These equipment properties are instances of equipment properties types that have been
configured in the shared declarations (one line for each equipment property). The attributes are
entered in the instance when a type is changed.

Shared declarations

Here, you can edit the attributes of the types, enumerations, units of measure and equipment
properties contained in the multiproject.

Creating Additional Technology Objects

In the process object view, you can create the following technological objects in addition to
editing the attributes of objects:
Object

Purpose

Hierarchy folder

Expand the plant hierarchy by adding objects such as plant, unit, and function within a project.

CFC/SFC

Create empty CFCs and SFCs that can then be further edited with the appropriate editors.

Additional document

Create empty or import available additional documents, for example, MS Excel or MS Word if the
relevant application is installed.

Picture

Create empty pictures that can then be further edited with the Graphics Designer.

Report

Create empty reports that can then be further edited with the page layout editor.

Equipment properties

Create equipment properties of the units and change their properties.

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Object

Purpose

Process tag (from

library)

Insert process tags from the catalog of process tag types in the master data library. You can drag
the process tag type to a hierarchy folder in the process object view or in the plant view. This
creates a process tag in this hierarchy folder.

Access protection

Activate access protection to restrict the access to the selected project by certain users.

Offline or Online?
The process object view can be switched between the following states:
Process object view > Offline

This view visualizes the project data on the engineering station. The offline view is set
as the default when you create a new project. In the offline view, the complete data
on the engineering station is displayed for the S7 program (offline).

Process object view > Online

In test mode (online), additional columns are displayed in the "General", "Parameters"
and "Signals" tabs, with which you can test and commission the process tags and CFC
charts online on the CPU (target system).

Additional information
Section "Editing Mass Data in the Process Object View (Page 494)"
Online help for PH, IEA and PO

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7.5 Correlations between the Views

7.5

Correlations between the Views

Correlations between the views

Since the component view and the plant view/process object view represent different aspects
of the same objects, certain functions affect these objects in all views:
"Deleting objects" deletes them in all three views.
Newly created objects in the plant view/process object view are also created in the AS/OS
assigned to the hierarchy folder in the component view.
Creating new objects in the component view has no effect on the plant view/process object
view.
Tip: If the plant hierarchy exists, you should only edit objects in the plant view or in the process
object view. The component view is then only used to create and edit the automation systems
and PC stations, for example, operator stations.

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7.6 Cross-view Functions and How to Use Them

7.6

Cross-view Functions and How to Use Them

Working with units (plant view)

You can perform the following functions during plant-wide engineering:
Copying an entire unit, containing the charts for the AS and pictures for the OS.
Deleting a unit along with all the objects belonging to the unit.
Moving a unit to other devices (AS and OS).
The cross-device relationships (PH, OS, AS) are managed by the ES.

Copying a SIMATIC Station (CPU) in the Project (Component View)

When you copy a SIMATIC station, the hardware properties of the station are copied 1:1. The
following is retained in the associated program folder:
All interconnections between global addresses
All interconnections between runtime groups
All interconnections between the charts
The plant hierarchy (PH) is retained. All the charts involved in the copy function now exist twice
in the PH (original and copy with a different name).

Copying a SIMATIC Station (CPU) from Project to Project (Component View)

If you copy a SIMATIC station from one project to another, the hardware properties of this
station are copied 1:1. The following is retained in the associated program folder:
All interconnections between global addresses
All interconnections between runtime groups
All interconnections between the charts
The station is assigned a new name.
Connections between stations copied across project boundaries are retained and are
consistent if the relevant subnets between the stations are also copied.
The plant hierarchy associated with the copied station is set up in the destination project. If
the station in the source project has connections with the PH then these are also set up in the
destination project. Use these functions when configuring a PH or during the application of an
existing PH in the destination project with the same name.

Copying an S7 Program (Component View)

In the SIMATIC Manager, you can copy an entire S7 program within a project or to another
project. The following is retained when a program folder is copied:
All interconnections between global addresses
All interconnections between runtime groups
All interconnections between the charts

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7.7

PCS 7 applications and how they are used

Overview
PCS 7 includes the following applications and options which you can use to configure the PCS
7 plant:
Application

Purpose

HW Config

Configuring the hardware

Hardware configuration displays the hardware structure of a station or a PC
station. With HW Config, you specify the racks and their slot assignments
according to the actual structure of the station; you configure and assign
parameters to the modules, and configure the distributed I/Os.

NetPro

Configuration of networks and connections

Using NetPro, you can configure, make parameter assignments, and document
the network configuration for your plant extremely simply and clearly.

CFC

Configuring continuous processes

CFC (Continuous Function Chart) is a graphic editor that can be used in
conjunction with the STEP 7 software package. It is used to create the entire
software structure of the CPU from ready-made blocks. When working with the
editor, you place blocks on function charts, assign parameters to them, and
interconnect them.

SFC

Configuring sequential control systems

SFC (Sequential Function Chart) is a tool for creating a sequential control system.
With this application, you can create and commission technological sequential
control systems.

SCL

Programming blocks
SCL (Structured Control Language) is high-level programming language for
programmable controllers. Along with high language elements it also contains
typical elements of the AS as a language element:
Inputs
Outputs
Timers
Memory bit
Block calls
SCL supplements and expands the STEP 7 programming software with its
programming languages LAD, FBD and STL.

Graphics Designer
(WinCC)

Editing of process pictures

In the Graphics Designer, you edit the mimic diagrams that the operator displays
and uses for process control on the operator station. PCS 7 provides a function
which you can use when creating process pictures that automatically inserts all
block icons (clear, graphical representations of process tags) into the process
picture.
You can also insert other graphic objects and define the dynamic attributes of the
objects. For example, you can visualize the current state of a valve so that the
operator immediately sees whether the valve is "open" or "closed".

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Application

Purpose

Tag Logging
(WinCC)

Archiving process values

Tag logging is used to archive process values and includes the following functions:
Creation of archives
Assignment of the process values to the archives

Alarm Logging
(WinCC)

Archiving messages and alarms

Alarm Logging is used for the following functions in the processing of messages
and alarms:
Receiving messages from processes
Preparing and displaying messages in process mode
Acknowledgments by the operator
Archiving

Report Designer
(WinCC)

OpenPCS 7

Design of the layout for printouts of process values or messages.

The Report Designer provides functions for creating and outputting reports. You
can adapt the supplied standard layouts individually. The Report Designer
provides the required editors.
Connection to the works management level
New PCS 7 data important for the works and enterprise management level is
constantly being produced in a production process. OPC/OLE DB provides you
with access to this data. This package allows you to use the data from the higher
control levels and create your own statistical information and evaluations.

SIMATIC BATCH

Automation of batch processes (discontinuous processes)

With the SIMATIC BATCH software package, you can configure process cells
with recipe-oriented control strategies with exacting requirements. In this way
complex tasks with alternating process sequences can be edited.

SIMATIC Route
Control

Automating of route controls

SIMATIC PDM

SIMATIC PDM is a software package for configuration, parameter assignment,

commissioning, and maintenance of devices (for example, transducers) and for
configuring networks.

Using the SIMATIC Route Control software package, you control and monitor
material transports in process mode (route control).

SIMATIC PDM allows simple monitoring of process values, alarms, and status
information of the device.
Faceplate Designer Creation of faceplates
Using the Faceplate Designer, you create PCS 7-compliant templates for
faceplates.
Version Cross
Manager

Comparing project versions

You use the Version Cross Manager to perform the following comparisons:
Compare versions of projects and libraries with graphic display of differences
Compare versions of two S7 programs for differences relating to the
programming
Compare versions of two CFC/SFC charts
Export project data in XML format

Version Trail

Create versions
You use Version Trail to create versions of multiprojects, projects and libraries.
Additional features of Version Trail are automatic archiving and automatic
readback.

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Application

Purpose

S7 F systems

This supports you when configuring an S7-400F/S7-400FH.

The "S7 F systems" add-on package supports:
The configuration of the F I/O with HW Config.
The creation of the safety program by providing an F library with F modules
and the integration of fault detection capabilities in the safety program.

Import/Export
Assistant

Tool for fast engineering of mass data (for example, importing process tag types
and models).

PCS 7 Advanced
Process Library

The PCS 7 libraries include blocks and functions for use in PCS 7 plants.

Hardware Catalog

The hardware catalog "PCS7_Vx.y" contains all approved devices and modules
(the latest version in each case).

DOCPRO

Using DOCPRO, you can create and manage plant documentation.

SFC Visualization

SFC visualization of the Operator System allows sequential control systems

configured with the SFC editor to be represented and operated in the same way
as on the engineering system. This does not involve any extra configuration effort.

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8.1

Overview of Configuration Tasks

Introduction
The basic activities described below are arranged in a practical order that you can follow to
achieve a rational workflow during configuration.
Depending on the requirements of your project, some of the steps in configuration are
mandatory and others are optional. From the table below, you can see which configuration
steps are necessary and which are options.

Overview of configuration tasks

Configuration tasks

Must

Optional

PC station setup
(see manual Process Control System PCS 7; PCConfiguration and Authorization)

Creating the PCS 7 project (multiproject)

Creating the SIMATIC 400 stations (AS)

Creating the SIMATIC PC stations

For engineering
station and operator
stations

When a station is used

for:
Maintenance
station
SIMATIC BATCH
SIMATIC Route
Control
OpenPCS 7
External archive
server

Creating the Plant Hierarchy

Creating the master data library

Distributing the multiproject for distributed editing

(multiproject engineering)

X
For distributed editing
by several
configuration
engineers

Configuring hardware (AS, I/O)

Creating network connections

Creating the SIMATIC Connections

Configuring the following AS functions:

Creating CFCs

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Configuration tasks

Must

Optional

Programming the SIMATIC connections

Programming the interface to the I/O (driver blocks) X

Creating process tags from process tag types

When editing mass

data in the multiproject
Creating sequential control systems (SFC)

Creating models

X
When editing mass
data in the multiproject

Configuring OS Functions

Described in Configuration Manual Process Control

System PCS 7; Operator Station

Configuring the maintenance station

Described in configuration manual Process Control

When maintenance
station is used

System PCS 7; Maintenance Station

Configuring BATCH functions

Described in the configuration manual Process

When using SIMATIC

BATCH

Control System PCS 7; SIMATIC BATCH

Configuring the Route Control functions

Described in Manual

When using for use

with SIMATIC Route
Control

Configuration of the archiving functions on the external

archive server

When using an
external archive
server

Process Control System PCS 7; SIMATIC Route

Control

Described in the Process Control System PCS 7;

Operator Station Manual:

SIMATIC Process
Historian
Central archive
server "CAS"

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Configuring the connection to the works management

level (OpenPCS 7 and SIMATIC IT)

Merging projects after distributed editing (multiproject

engineering)

Executing cross-project functions (multiproject

engineering)

Compiling and downloading to the target systems

X
When interfacing PCS
7 to the management
level
X
For distributed editing
by several
configuration
engineers
X
For distributed editing
by several
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Described Procedures
The creation of the configuration as described in the following sections is structured according
to this procedure. The PCS 7 project must be created by multiproject engineering as a
prerequisite to handling all topics. The PCS 7 project is subdivided into several projects,
subjected to distributed editing, and then finally merged back into the multiproject for crossproject functions.
Note
With the procedure described here, you have full system support. You can, of course, follow
a different procedure, however you then lose some or all the support provided by PCS 7.

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8.2 Overview of changes that require a complete download of the AS or OS data

8.2

Overview of changes that require a complete download of the AS or OS

data

Introduction
Specific changes/updates in the configuration or project require a subsequent complete
download of the AS or OS data.
However, a complete download represents a significant intervention in process operation with
PCS 7, as a CPU-STOP is required when downloading all data to the AS, for example.
The description is intended to help you to decide whether or not it is feasible to make specific
changes while a complete AS or OS download is not possible at the time in the plant.
Modification scenarios
Changes in the project and engineering without software update
The following description provides an overview of these changes.
Software updates without utilization of new functions
For more information, refer to the section "Important notes on software updates without
utilization of new functions" in the Process Control System PCS 7; Software updates without
utilization of new functions Manual.
Software updates with utilization of new functions
For more information, refer to the section "Requirements of new PCS 7 functions" in the
Process Control System PCS 7; Software updates with utilization of new functions Manual.

Overview of the complete AS download

The following changes will cause the capability to download changes to be lost and force you
to perform a complete AS download in CPU-STOP mode.
Block structure changes, e.g. changes to interfaces, adding messages
Changes in HW Config
CPU parameters
HW changes in the central rack
Changes to PROFIBUS DP that do not allow "Change-in-Run" (CiR).
Enabling/disabling CiR capability
When the DB and FC numbers were compressed during compilation using the Tools >
Settings > Compile/Download... > Option: "Compress" menu command.
When a modified program was downloaded to a different CPU prior to the download of
changes, for example, for debugging purposes. In this case, the time stamp no longer
matches the time stamp of the original CPU.
Exception:
If you use the "Download to test CPU" option in the "S7 Download" dialog, the download
identifier and comparison time stamp are retained. You can thus still transfer the program
to the original CPU by downloading changes.
If you resort to an archived program that is not the original from the most recent download
(time stamp comparison).

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Overview of the complete OS download

The following changes require a complete OS download.
Following these changes, you can no longer use the "Download changes" function. Once you
have performed the complete download, the "Download changes" function will be available
again.
The OS was renamed
A complete OS compilation was performed
The path to the target computer was changed
The master OS to standby OS assignment was changed
The configuration of redundant OS servers was changed
The project properties of the OS were changed
Hotkeys were changed in the OS
The data of newly added OS servers was downloaded to existing OS servers

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8.3 Setting up the PC Stations

8.3

Setting up the PC Stations

Settings on all PC stations

In order to configure, download, and test all automation systems (AS) and PC stations (such
as OS and BATCH) from a central engineering station (ES) in a PCS 7 project, you must make
the following settings on all PC stations:
Specify the communication modules for communication via the terminal bus and plant bus
Set/check the access points and operating mode for communication modules on the plant
bus
Make these settings on the central engineering station first.

Additional information
Manual Process Control System PCS 7; PC Configuration and Authorization

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8.4 Creating the PCS 7 Project

8.4

Creating the PCS 7 Project

8.4.1

Overview of the Defaults and Individual Steps

Overview of Configuration Tasks

This overview shows you the individual steps for creating and setting up a PCS 7 project:
What?

Where?

Making the Default Settings for the PCS 7 Project (Page 219)

SIMATIC Manager

Creating a New Multiproject with the PCS 7 Wizard (Page 220)

PCS 7 "New Project" Wizard

(in the SIMATIC Manager)

Expanding a Multiproject by Adding New (Empty) Projects

(Page 222)

SIMATIC Manager

Expanding a Project by Adding Preconfigured Stations

(Page 225)

PCS 7 "Expand Project" Wizard

Expanding a Project by Adding Additional Objects (Page 226)

SIMATIC Manager

Configuring Access Protection for Projects/Libraries (Page 227)

SIMATIC Manager

(in the SIMATIC Manager)

(with SIMATIC Logon)

8.4.2

How to Set the Defaults

Procedure
1. Open the SIMATIC Manager and select the menu command Options > Customize....
The "Customize" dialog box opens.
2. Check the path information under "Storage location for projects/multiprojects" and "Storage
location for libraries" in the "General" tab.
If you want to use a specially configured project drive instead of the default path, "SIEMENS
\STEP7\S7Proj" under "Storage location for projects/multiprojects", specify the new path.
Note
Required access rights for changing the project path
The default project path under "Storage location for projects/multiprojects" is set to
"SIEMENS\STEP7\S7Proj" and all required access rights are set to this project path.
If you use another project path, you need to adapt the required access rights using the
"SimaticRights.exe" tool.
To do this, launch the SimaticRights.exe program on the Process Control System;
SIMATIC PCS 7 DVD in the folder "Additional_Products\SimaticRights". Enter the new
project path or select it in the dialog. The new project path must be available when the
tool starts.

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3. Ensure that backups (images) are loaded.
4. In the "Language" tab, set the language and the mnemonics with which you want to work.
5. In the "Date and Time" tab, set the desired format and specify if the module should show
the local time of the programming device / PC (for UTC system time -> convert to local time).
6. In the "Wizards" tab, check if the "PCS 7" option is set.
This setting is required to be able to later start the "New Project" and "Expand Project"
PCS 7 wizards.
7. In the "Message Numbers" tab leave the default setting " Always prompt for setting" or
select " Always assign unique message numbers CPU-wide".
8. In the "Archive" tab, you can select the archiving program you want to use (for example,
PKZip) and the paths for archiving/retrieval.
9. Click "OK".
The dialog box is closed.
You enter all other settings the first time you create the PCS 7 project with the PCS 7 "New
SIMATIC Manager Project" wizard. You can change these settings later in the "Settings" dialog
box.
Note
You will have to restart the SIMATIC Manager for some of the settings, for example, when
changing the language.

Additional information
Online help for the "Settings" dialog box

8.4.3

How to Create a New Multiproject with the PCS 7 Wizard

PCS 7 "New Project" Wizard

Use the PCS 7 "New Project" wizard to create a new PCS 7 project as a multiproject. The
multiproject contains the following components:
One project
The master data library
You are guided through the individual configuration steps of the PCS 7 wizard. While working
through the wizard, you specify the CPU, select the number of levels in the plant hierarchy
and the AS objects to be created (CFC/SFC charts) and OS objects (PCS 7 OS, SIMATIC
BATCH, SIMATIC Route Control) Technological names such as plant, unit and function are
specified and you can adapt these later to the requirements of your plant.

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Procedure
1. Select the menu command File > "New Project" Wizard in the SIMATIC Manager.
2. You can check the structure of the multiproject using the "Preview" button.
3. Click "Continue".

4. Select the desired CPU (bundle) and the number of communication modules (CP 443-5)
as required.
5. Click "Continue".

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6. Define the project structure you require in the next dialog:
AS objects: CFC/SFC chart
OS objects: PCS 7 OS, SIMATIC BATCH, SIMATIC Route Control, OpenPCS 7
Configuration: single-station system, multiple station system or redundant multiple
station system .
7. Click "Continue".
8. Specify the directory names (project name) and the storage location (path) of the
multiproject.
9. Click "Finish" to start creating the multiproject.
10.Activate the "Assign unique message numbers CPU-wide" option in the "Message number
assignment selection" dialog box.
11.Click "OK".

Result
The multiproject is created and contains one project as shown in the preview. The relevant
objects are created in the component view and in the plant view. There is also a master data
created with the following content:
in the component view:
an S7 program with the folders for source files, blocks and charts
a folder for shared declarations
in the plant view:
separate folders for process tag types, models and shared declarations

Opening the Multiproject

When you create a multiproject with the PCS 7 wizard, it opens automatically in the SIMATIC
Manager.
When you open the multiproject at a later point in time, be sure to always open it with the menu
command File > Open > "Multiprojects" tab > "<Name of the multiproject>" > "OK" button.

8.4.4

How to Expand the Multiproject by Adding New (Empty) Projects

Procedure
1. Select the multiproject in the SIMATIC Manager.
2. Select the menu command File > Multiproject > Create in Multiproject...
3. Enter a name for the new project and specify a storage location.
4. Click "OK".

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Result
An empty project is created in the multiproject, which you can later configure (for example,
using HW Config, Technological Hierarchy) or add preconfigured stations to using the PCS 7
"Expand Project" wizard..

Additional information
When working in multiproject engineering, in the section "Configuring in a Multiproject
(Page 158)" read the information relating to the rules for distributing the automation
systems, operator stations and SIMATIC PC stations in the individual projects of the
multiproject.
Section "How to Expand a Project with Preconfigured Stations Using the PCS 7 Wizards
(Page 225)".

8.4.5

How to Insert an Existing Project in a Multiproject

Introduction
If you want to continue using an existing project (single project unchanged or modified), you
can integrate it in your multiproject.
If the project already belongs to another multiproject, a message is displayed. If you want to
include such a project in the multiproject, it is removed from the other multiproject.

Procedure
1. Open the multiproject.
2. Select the menu command File > Multiproject > Insert in Multiproject... in the SIMATIC
Manager.
3. Select the project you want to insert.
4. Click "OK".
Note
If this project originates from an earlier PCS 7 version, keep to the procedure described
in the manuals Process Control System PCS 7; SW Update ....

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Rules for the external archive server in multiproject

Note
Only one external archive server (Process Historian or Central Archive Server "CAS") may
be configured in a multiproject.
When using a redundant Archive Server, there may only be one PC station for the Archive
Server itself in the multiproject and one more for the redundant PC station of the Archive
Server.
If an external Archive Server is already available in the multiproject, then please check before
inserting a project that already exists that this is not configured in any other Archive Server.

8.4.6

How to Remove a Project from the Multiproject

Introduction
You can remove projects which are no longer required from the multiproject.

Procedure
1. Open the multiproject.
2. Select the project you want to remove from the multiproject.
3. Select the menu command File > Multiproject > Remove from Multiproject in the SIMATIC
Manager.

Result
The project is no longer a part of the multiproject. It is, however, not deleted; only the
assignment to the multiproject is canceled. You can delete the project with the menu command
File > Delete > User Projects.

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8.4.7

How to Expand a Project with Preconfigured Stations Using the PCS 7 Wizards

PCS 7 "Expand Project" Wizard

With the PCS 7 "Expand Project" wizard, you can expand a project with preconfigured stations,
such as an AS or a PC station (without integrating any hardware) for OS, BATCH or Route
Control, or OpenPCS 7.
Note
To insert a maintenance station using the wizard, proceed as you do for an OS station. The
specification of the OS as a maintenance station is then carried in the plant hierarchy.
For the AS, this involves assembled configurations (bundles), which you can find in the PCS
7 catalog, and are already aware of from the PCS 7 "New project" wizard. If you use such
bundles in your plant, all required objects are created when you insert preconfigured stations.
Therefore, you do not have to integrate the components of the bundle individually.

Inserting an AS
1. Select the project to be expanded in the SIMATIC Manager.
2. Select the menu command Insert > Preconfigured Station.
3. Select "CPU" from the drop-down list and select the required CPU.
4. Select the desired bundle from the "Bundle" list.
You can find the components of this bundle in the "Description" column.
5. Select the number of communication modules (distributed I/O) you want to set up from the
"Number of communication modules (CP 443-5)" drop-down list.
6. Click "Continue".
7. If you also want to insert a PC station, select the desired station type (OS objects).
8. Click "Continue".
9. You are shown the project name and storage location in the next dialog.
10.Click "Finish".

Result
The appropriate automation system is created, including the hardware configuration for all
components of the selected bundle.

Inserting a PC Station
1. Select the project to be expanded in the SIMATIC Manager.
2. Select the menu command Insert > Preconfigured Station.
3. Select "CPU" from the drop-down list and select the entry "(Do not install hardware)".

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4. Click "Continue".
5. Select from the following under "OS objects":
PCS 7 OS
Select the OS station as a maintenance station here as well.
SIMATIC BATCH
SIMATIC Route Control
OpenPCS 7
6. Then select from the following:
Single station system
Multiple station system
Multiple station system redundant
7. Click "Continue".
You are shown the project name and storage location in the next dialog.
8. Click "Finish".

Result
The appropriate SIMATIC PC stations including the hardware configuration are created.

8.4.8

How to Expand a Project with Other Objects

Introduction
The PCS 7 wizards create the basic configuration, which you can expand with additional
objects based on the requirements of your plant.

Procedure
The procedure described here does not depend on the selected view. The objects you can
select to be included depend on the currently selected object and the selected view.
1. Select the folder/object in the SIMATIC Manager.
2. Select the Insert folder.
All of the objects that can be inserted below the folder are available in the Insert menu.
The available selection depends on whether you selected the object in the Process Object
View, Plant View or in the Component View.
3. Select the object you require with the menu command and specify the object name.

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Additional information
Online help for the SIMATIC Manager

8.4.9

How to Provide Projects/Libraries Access Protection

Introduction
As of PCS 7 V7.0, you have the option to assign a project password to provide access
protection for projects and libraries.
Once you have configured the access protection, you can record online actions in a change
log.

Requirements
SIMATIC Logon is installed.
The "Project administrator" and "Project editor" roles in SIMATIC Logon are automatically
created during the PCS 7 installation.
You are assigned the "Project administrator" role in SIMATIC Logon.
You are logged on as the project administrator or project editor.

Rules
The user currently logged on (project administrator, project editor) is displayed in the status
bar of the SIMATIC Manager.
The project format is changed the first time access protection is activated. You receive
notice that the modified project can no longer be edited with older PCS 7 versions.
By using the function Remove Access Protection and Change Log you lose the information
about the users who have access to the project or library and all the change logs.

Activating Access Protection and Assigning a Password

1. Select the project/library in the SIMATIC Manager.
2. Select the menu command Options > Access Protection > Activate.
3. Enter the password and confirm it in the "Activate Access Protection" dialog box.
4. Click "OK".
The corresponding project/library is now password-protected and can only be opened by
authorized users for editing.

Deactivating Access Protection

1. Select the project/library in the SIMATIC Manager.
2. Select the menu command Options > Access Protection > Deactivate.

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3. Enter the password and confirm it in the "Deactivate Access Protection" dialog box.
4. Click "OK".
The corresponding project/library is no longer password-protected and can be opened by
any user for editing.

Activating/Deactivating the Change Log

1. Select the project/library in the SIMATIC Manager.
2. Select the menu command Options > Change Log > Activate or Deactivate.
Certain online changes are logged.

Displaying the Change Log

1. Select the desired section (project, SIMATIC station, Operator station) in the tree view of
the SIMATIC Manager.
2. Select the menu command Options > Change Log > Display.
The change log opens, and comments can be added to it.

Other Aspects of Access Protection

Menu Command

Purpose

Options > Access Protection >

Manage

Editing the user management (in the "SIMATIC Logon Role

Management" dialog box)
As the project administrator, you have the right to:
Activate or deactivate access protection
Manage and synchronize users
Change the project password
Activate, deactivate and display the change logs
Removing Access Protection and Change Log
As the project editor, you have the right to:
Open and edit projects/libraries with access protection
Display change logs

Options > Access Protection >

Synchronize in multiproject

When a multiproject is open, this specifies the project

administrators and project editors globally for all the projects and
libraries in a multiproject.
The properties specified for the object selected (e.g. a project or
a library) are assigned to all other objects in the multiproject.

Options > Access Protection >

Remove Access Protection and
Change Log

Removes the access protection and deletes the change log of a

password-protected project/library (because the access protection
is longer required)

Additional information
Section "Protecting Projects/Libraries with Access Protection (Page 152)"
Section "How to Document Changes in the ES Log" (Page 584)"

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Online help for the SIMATIC Manager
Manual SIMATIC Logon; SIMATIC Electronic Signature

8.4.10

How to Open an Access-protected Project/Library

Introduction
The following describes how you can open protected projects/libraries. This generally depends
on whether or not the SIMATIC Logon Service is installed.
Note
If you open a multiproject that contains protected projects/libraries without first logging on to
the SIMATIC Logon Service, the protected projects/libraries are grayed out and cannot be
edited.
To view which projects/libraries these are (incl. path), position the mouse cursor over the gray
project or library (tooltip), or access the detail view.
If you attempt to open a protected project/library and are not registered as the project
administrator or project editor, or do not know the password, the project/library will not open.

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Procedure
If...

Then

SIMATIC Logon Service is

installed

1. Select the menu command

File > Open in the SIMATIC Manager.

Are registered as a project

administrator or project editor

2. Select the desired project/multiproject/

library.

You have logged on with the

SIMATIC Logon Service

3. Click "OK".

The project/library is not open

SIMATIC Logon Service is
installed

1. Select the menu command

File > Open in the SIMATIC Manager.

Are registered as a project

administrator or project editor

2. Select the desired project/multiproject/

library.

The project/library is not open

3. Click "OK".
4. Enter your user name and password in the "SIMATIC Logon
Service"
dialog box.
5. Click "OK".

SIMATIC Logon Service is not

installed,

1. Select the menu command

File > Open in the SIMATIC Manager.

The project/library is not open

2. Select the desired project/multiproject/

library.
3. Click "OK".
3. Enter the
project password in the "Enter Project Password" dialog box.
4. Click "OK".

Result
The protected project/library opens and can be edited.

8.4.11

How to Manage Multilingual Texts

Introduction
To visualize the process on the operator station you use faceplates, which show the plant
operator the measured values, operating limits, units, and operator texts of the blocks, for
example.

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PCS 7 allows you to export texts that are stored in one language in a project, have them
translated, reimport them, and have them displayed in the translated language.
Note
If operator texts or display texts have been changed compared to the PCS 7 version in blocks
for the system which is being updated and you wish to use the new PCS 7 V7.1 faceplates,
you should back up the "old" operator texts.

Requirement
The desired language is already installed in the project.
(Select the menu command Options > Language for Display Devicesin the SIMATIC Manager
in order to have the list of available languages displayed).

Rules
The new texts must not be longer than the default texts. If longer texts can not be avoided,
check whether the text is still displayed correctly.
Export:
The export is carried out for all the blocks and symbol tables that lie under the selected
object. One export file is created for every text type. This contains one column each for the
source and the target language.
The texts in the source language may not be changed.
Import:
The import is carried out for all the blocks and symbol tables that lie under the selected
object. During importing the contents of the columns for the target language (right column)
is imported into the selected object. Only those texts are imported for which an agreement
with an existing text is found in the column for the source language.

Exporting
1. Open the project to be updated in the SIMATIC Manager.
2. Select the folder of the master data library (or if it does not exist, the project folder) in the
component view.
3. Select the menu command Options > Manage Multilingual Texts > Export.
The "Export User Texts" dialog box opens.

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4. Make the following settings:
In the "Text tables" group select the storage location and the format of the export file
(possible formats: *.xls and *.csv).
In the "Language" group select the target language and source language in accordance
with your display language.
Select the text types to be exported in the "Text types" group.
If appropriate, activate the "Enter points of use of texts in the export file" check box.
5. Click "OK".
An export file is created for each text type in the target directory.
If you manage several project-specific languages, repeat Steps 3 and 4. Note that you must
then set different export file names or target directories.

Importing
1. Open the project to be updated in the SIMATIC Manager.
2. Select the folder of the master data library (or if it does not exist, the project folder) in the
component view.
3. Select the menu command Options > Manage Multilingual Texts > Import.
The "Import User Texts" dialog box opens.
4. In the "Source" group, select the storage location and the format of the import file (possible
formats: *.xls and *.csv).
5. Click "OK".
The texts are imported and a log file of the import is output.

Display languages in multilingual projects

For multilingual projects, before the first OS compilation, you must add all display languages
that will later be required in the SIMATIC Manager (For additional information on this topic,
see Section "How to Set the Language for Display Devices (Page 283)").
You must perform the compile and download operations in the same language that was
used when making changes to the configuration.
If, for example, you are importing Spanish texts (language for display devices: Spanish),
you must also perform the compile and download operations in this language. Otherwise
the changed texts will not be added to the WinCC text library.
For the purpose of using texts from the PCS7 library in WinCC, you can only select the
following S7 languages in the SIMATIC Manager under "Language for display devices":
German (Germany)
English (USA)
French (France)
Italian (Italy)
Spanish (international sorting)

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The texts for Spanish (international) are converted to texts for Spanish (traditional) when
the OS is compiled. The same applies if you want to translate your own texts into one of
the five main languages and import them into your project using the menu command
Options > Manage multilingual texts . For other languages, refer to the languages available
in WinCC.
It is not possible to use different variants or sortings of a language in parallel for WinCC,
i.e. you cannot use English (USA) alongside English (UK) or Spanish (international sorting)
alongside Spanish (traditional sorting) or Dutch (Netherlands) alongside Dutch (Belgium).

Additional information
Online help for the SIMATIC Manager
Manual SIMATIC; Programming with STEP 7
Manual Process Control System PCS 7; Operator Station

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8.5

Configuring the SIMATIC and PC Stations

Overview
You create the following objects in the projects of the multiproject in the SIMATIC
Manager:
a "SIMATIC 400 station" for each automation system
a "SIMATIC PC station" for the engineering station
A "SIMATIC PC station" for each operator station (single-station or multiple-station system)
A "SIMATIC PC station" for the Maintenance Station (single-station or multiple-station
system)
A "SIMATIC PC station" for each BATCH station (single-station or multiple-station system)
A "SIMATIC PC station" for each route control station (single-station or multiple-station
system)
a "SIMATIC PC station" for each OpenPCS 7 station
A "SIMATIC PC-Station" for an external archive server ("Process Historian" or "Central
Archive Server (CAS)")
Configure the hardware for the automation systems and PC stations, e.g. ES, OS, using the
HW Config application.
Note
If you require distributed editing of the projects of the multiproject, read the information in the
section "Configuring in a Multiproject (Page 158)" on the distribution of automation systems,
operator stations and SIMATIC PC stations to the individual projects of the multiproject.

8.5.1

How to Insert the SIMATIC 400 Stations in the Projects of the Multiproject

Introduction
Once you have created the multiproject with the PCS 7 wizard, as default, one automation
system is already inserted. You can insert additional automation systems as follows:
With the PCS 7 "Expand Project" wizard
You can find information about this in the section "How to Expand a Project with
Preconfigured Stations Using the PCS 7 Wizards (Page 225)".
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Procedure
1. Select the project where you want to insert a SIMATIC station in the component view of
the SIMATIC Manager.
2. Select the menu command Insert > Station > SIMATIC 400 Station.
A new station is inserted ("SIMATIC 400 Station(1)"; you can adapt the name to your
requirements).
3. Follow the same procedure if you want to install additional SIMATIC stations.

Additional information
Section "How to Create a SIMATIC 400 Station (Page 310)"
Online help for the SIMATIC Manager

8.5.2

How to Start Configuring SIMATIC 400 Stations

Introduction
This section describes how to start the basic configuration of the automation systems. We
recommend the following work sequence for multiprojects:
The automation systems will be created in the individual projects and the communication
processors for network connection will be configured on the central engineering station.
This is described below.
The complete hardware configuration with attached I/O will be completed on the distributed
engineering stations after the projects are distributed for editing. The complete hardware
configuration is described in the section "Configuring the Hardware".
Note
If you have created the SIMATIC 400 station with PCS 7 "Expand Project" wizard, all
hardware components of the respective bundle are already available.

Procedure
Follow the steps outlined below to start the basic configuration of the automation systems:
1. Select the required SIMATIC 400 station from the component view and open the HW Config
by double-clicking the "Hardware" object in the detail window.
The hardware configuration of the automation system is opened.
2. If the hardware catalog is not visible, select the menu command View > Catalog.
3. In the SIMATIC 400 > Rack-400 hardware catalog, select the required rack and insert it by
dragging with the mouse.
Make sure that the arrangement selected here matches the arrangement of the physical
hardware.

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4. In the "SIMATIC 400 > PS-400" hardware catalog, select the required power supply and
add it by dragging with the mouse.
5. In the SIMATIC 400 > CPU-400 hardware catalog, select the required CPU and insert it by
dragging with the mouse.
6. Click "OK" to confirm the "Properties - PROFIBUS Interface" dialog box that opens.
7. Follow the same procedure if you want to install additional components.
8. Select the menu command Station > Save and Compile in HW Config.

Additional information
Section "Configuring the Hardware"

8.5.3

How to Insert CPs in the SIMATIC Stations and Assign Them to Networks

Introduction
The communications processors (CP) inserted in the SIMATIC 400 stations must be configured
for network attachment in HW Config and assigned to the communications network. In
multiproject engineering, it is advisable to carry out this configuration work on the central
engineering station for all projects. This ensures, for example, that node addresses are unique
on the bus.
Note
If you have created the SIMATIC 400 station with PCS 7 "Expand Project" wizard, all hardware
components of the respective bundle, including the CPs, are already available. This means
that you require the procedure described here to add other CPs later on.

Procedure
1. Select the required SIMATIC 400 station from the component view and open the HW Config
by double-clicking the "Hardware" object in the detail view.
The hardware configuration of the automation system is opened.
2. If the hardware catalog is not visible, select the menu command View > Catalog.
3. In the "SIMATIC 400 > CP-400" hardware catalog, select the CP (CP 443-1) you require
for the network being used and insert it with drag-and-drop.
Once you have inserted the CP, the "Properties - Interface" dialog box is opened.
4. Set the required CP address on the bus in the "Properties - Interface" dialog box.
5. Select the subnet from the "Subnet" group:
If you have not yet set up a subnet, click "New" and define a new network.
If you have already set up a subnet, select the required network in the "Subnet" group.

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6. Click "OK".
The "Properties" dialog box closes.
7. Select Station > Save and Compile from the menu.

Additional information
Section "Configuring the Hardware"

8.5.4

How to insert an engineering station

Introduction
The engineering station is configured in the SIMATIC Manager. The following steps are carried
out during this process:
Insertion of a SIMATIC PC station
Configuration of the hardware in HW Config
Configuration of the communication connection in NetPro
The communication connections set up for the PC station can then be checked with the
diagnostics functions of the Station Configuration Editor.

Procedure
1. Select the project into which you want to insert the engineering station in the component
view of the SIMATIC Manager.
2. Select the menu command Insert > Station > SIMATIC PC Station.
A new SIMATIC PC station is inserted in the selected project.
3. Select the SIMATIC PC station, select the menu command Edit > Object Properties..., and
enter the required name.
4. Select the SIMATIC station from the component view and open the HW Config by doubleclicking the "Configuration" object in the detail view.
The hardware configuration of the SIMATIC PC station is opened.
5. If the hardware catalog is not visible, select the menu command View > Catalog.
6. Under "SIMATIC PC Station > HMI ..." in the hardware catalog, select the required "WinCC
application" and drag it into the configuration table:
7. In the "SIMATIC PC Station > CP Industrial Ethernet" hardware catalog, select the
communications processor installed in the SIMATIC PC station and drag it to the PC station.
If you use a standard network card, select the "IE General" processor.
The "Properties - Ethernet Interface" dialog box opens.

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8. Set the required address on the bus for the CP:
If the network adapter is connected to the terminal bus, activate the "IP protocol is being
used" check box.
If the network adapter is connected to the plant bus, activate the "Set MAC address /
Use ISO protocol" check box.
For a network card connected to the plant bus via BCE, enter the
name in the "General" tab and set the
"Interval" to "30" in the "Send keep alive for connections" group of the "Options" tab.
9. Select the subnet from the "Subnet" group:
If you have not yet set up a subnet, click "New" and define a new network.
If you have already set up a subnet, select the required network in the "Subnet" group.
10.Click "OK".
The "Properties" dialog box closes.
11.Select Station > Save and Compile from the menu.

Additional information
Section "Setting up PC Stations (Page 218)"
Manual Process Control System PCS 7; PC Configuration and Authorization

8.5.5

How to insert an operator station or maintenance station

Introduction
SIMATIC Manager handles each server, redundant server, client or single-station system of
a PCS 7 OS as SIMATIC PC station. The SIMATIC PC station always contains the following
objects:
A WinCC application
A communications processor that is not inserted by the wizard
An OS
If you created the multiproject with the PCS 7 wizards, you will already have inserted a
PCS 7 OS if you selected the appropriate option. You can insert additional operator stations
as follows:

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With the PCS 7 "Expand project" wizard
You can find additional information on this in the section "How to expand a project with
preconfigured stations using the PCS 7 wizard (Page 225)".
Manually (described below)
Note
An operator station can also be configured and used as a maintenance station (MS).
Therefore, the following description also applies to the insertion of a maintenance station.

Procedure
1. Select the project in which you want to insert the Operator Station in the component view
of SIMATIC Manager.
2. Select the menu commandInsert > Station > SIMATIC PC station.
A new SIMATIC PC station is now inserted into the selected project.
3. Select the SIMATIC PC station, select the menu command Edit > Object Properties and
enter the required name.
4. Select the SIMATIC PC station from the component view and open the HW Config by
double-clicking the "Configuration" object in the detail view.
The hardware configuration of the SIMATIC PC station opens.
5. If the hardware catalog is not visible, select the menu command View > Catalog.
6. Under "SIMATIC PC Station > HMI" in the hardware catalog, select the required WinCC
application and drag it into the configuration table:
SPOSA application (for OpenPCS 7 station)
WinCC application (for OS server or OS single station system)
WinCC application (stby) (for redundant OS server)
WinCC application client (for OS client)
WinCC appl. Client ref (for reference OS client)
WinCC application ref (for reference OS single station system)
7. In the hardware catalog under "SIMATIC PC Station > CP Industrial Ethernet", select the
communications processor installed in the SIMATIC PC station and drag it into the PC
station.
If you are using a standard network adapter, select the "IE General" processor.
The "Properties - Ethernet Interface" dialog box opens.

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8. Set the required address on the bus for the CP:
If the network adapter is connected to the terminal bus, activate the "IP protocol is being
used" check box.
If the network adapter is connected to the plant bus, activate the "Set MAC address /
Use ISO protocol" check box.
For a network adapter connected to the plant bus via BCE, enter the name in the
"General" tab and set the "Interval" to "30" in the "Send keep alive for connections" group
of the "Options" tab.
9. Select the subnet from the "Subnet" group:
If you have not yet set up a subnet, click "New" and define a new network.
If you have already set up a subnet, select the required network in the "Subnet" group.
10.Click "OK".
11.Select Station > Save and Compile from the menu.
12.Follow the same procedure if you want to install additional Operator Stations.

Specifying the target OS and standby OS

Once all the required operator stations have been created in the SIMATIC Manager, and the
network connections have been configured for all operator stations, the computer path of the
target OS or standby OS must be assigned to each operator station.
If you only have a single OS, you only need to specify the target OS.
If you have a redundant OS, you must specify both the target OS (master) and the standby
OS.
You enter this setting in the object properties of the OS in the component view. Select the "OS"
object below the SIMATIC PC station and then the menu command Edit > Object Properties
(path to target OS and standby OS).

Specifying the basic OS and the swap file scope for reference OS stand-alone systems
For reference OS stand-alone systems, perform the following steps in the SIMATIC Manager:
1. Select the object "OS" below the SIMATIC PC station of the reference OS stand-alone
system.
2. Select the menu command Edit > Object Properties.
3. Select the tab "OS Ref: options for OS Reference objects".
Enter the path for the target OS computer.
Select the basic OS.

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4. Click "OK".
5. If you select a redundant OS stand-alone system as the basic OS, you can specify the
scope of the archive data swap file:
Select the menu command Edit > Object Properties.
The "Swap file scope" tab appears in the "Properties" dialog box.
Select the "Swap file scope" tab.
Specify which archive data is to be swapped out.
If the current setting should apply to all OS stand-alone systems already created with a
"WinCC Application Ref", click the "Propagate" button. A prompt to accept the setting
opens. Select the desired button "Yes/No".
Click "OK".

Additional information
Configuration manual Process Control System PCS 7; Operator Station
Process Control System PCS 7; PC Configuration and Authorization manual
Process Control System PCS 7; Maintenance Station Manual

See also
Diagnostics With Maintenance Station (Asset Management) (Page 609)

8.5.6

How to insert a BATCH station

Introduction
Each server, client or single-station system of a BATCH station is managed as a SIMATIC PC
station in the SIMATIC Manager. This always contains the following object:
A BATCH application (standard, standby, client)
If you created the multiproject with the PCS 7 wizard, you will already have inserted a BATCH
station if you selected the appropriate option. You can insert additional SIMATIC BATCH
stations as follows:
With the PCS 7 "Expand project" wizard
You can find additional information on this in the section "How to expand a project with
preconfigured stations using the PCS 7 wizard (Page 225)".
Manually (described below)
WARNING
Configuring applications (WinCC, SIMATIC BATCH, etc.) on separate "SIMATIC PC
station" objects and subsequently merging them to create one PC station by assigning
the same computer name to the "SIMATIC PC station" objects is not permitted!

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Requirement
The relevant SIMATIC BATCH add-on package is installed and licensed on the engineering
station.

Procedure
1. Select the project into which you want to insert the BATCH station in the component view
of the SIMATIC Manager.
2. Select the menu command Insert > Station > SIMATIC PC station.
A new SIMATIC PC station is inserted in the selected project.
3. Set the computer name of the SIMATIC PC station:
to do this, select the PC station.
Select the menu command Edit > Object Properties.
Enter the computer name in the "Computer name" group or activate the "Computer name
identical to PC station name" check box.
4. Select the SIMATIC station from the component view and open the HW Config by doubleclicking the "Configuration" object in the detail view.
The hardware configuration of the SIMATIC PC station is opened.
5. If the hardware catalog is not visible, select the menu command View > Catalog.
6. Under "SIMATIC PC Station > BATCH" in the hardware catalog, select the required BATCH
application and drag it into the configuration table:
BATCH application (for BATCH server)
BATCH application (stby) (for redundant BATCH server)
BATCH application client (for BATCH client)
7. In the "SIMATIC PC Station > CP Industrial Ethernet" hardware catalog, select the
communications processor installed in the SIMATIC PC station and drag it to the PC station.
If you use a standard network card, select the "IE General" processor.
The "Properties - Ethernet Interface" dialog box opens.
8. Set the required address on the bus for the CP:
If the network adapter is connected to the terminal bus, activate the "IP protocol is being
used" check box.
9. Select the subnet from the "Subnet" group:
If you have not yet set up a subnet, click "New" and define a new network.
If you have already set up a subnet, select the required network in the "Subnet" group.
10.Click "OK".
The "Properties" dialog box closes.
11.Select Station > Save and Compile from the menu.
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Additional information
Manual Process Control System PCS 7; SIMATIC BATCH
Manual Process Control System PCS 7; PC Configuration and Authorization

8.5.7

How to insert a route control station

Introduction
The server, client or single-station system of a route control station is managed as SIMATIC
PC station in the SIMATIC Manager. This always contains the following object:
A Route Control application (standard, standby, client)
If you created the multiproject with the PCS 7 wizard, you will already have inserted a Route
Control station if you selected the appropriate option. You can insert additional SIMATIC Route
Control stations as follows:
With the PCS 7 "Expand project" wizard
You can find additional information on this in the section "How to expand a project with
preconfigured stations using the PCS 7 wizard (Page 225)".
Manually (described below)

Requirement
The SIMATIC Route Control add-on package is installed and licensed on the engineering
station.

Procedure
1. Select the project into which you want to insert the Route Control station in the component
view of the SIMATIC Manager.
2. Select the menu command Insert > Station > SIMATIC PC Station.
A new SIMATIC PC station is inserted in the selected project.
3. Set the computer name of the SIMATIC PC station:
to do this, select the PC station.
Select the menu command Edit > Object Properties.
Enter the computer name in the "Computer name" group or activate the "Computer name
identical to PC station name" check box.
4. Select the SIMATIC station from the component view and open the HW Config by doubleclicking the "Configuration" object in the detail view.
The hardware configuration of the SIMATIC PC station is opened.
5. If the hardware catalog is not visible, select the menu command View > Catalog.

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6. Under "SIMATIC PC Station > Route Control" in the hardware catalog, select the required
Route Control application and drag it into the configuration table:
RC application (for Route Control server)
RC application (stby) (for redundant Route Control server)
RC application Client (for Route Control client)
7. In the "SIMATIC PC Station > CP Industrial Ethernet" hardware catalog, select the
communications processor installed in the SIMATIC PC station and drag it to the PC station.
If you use a standard network card, select the "IE General" processor.
The "Properties - Ethernet Interface" dialog box opens.
8. Set the required address on the bus for the CP:
If the network adapter is connected to the terminal bus, activate the "IP protocol is being
used" check box.
If the network adapter is connected to the plant bus, activate the "Set MAC address /
Use ISO protocol" check box.
For a network adapter connected to the plant bus via BCE, enter the name in the
"General" tab and set the "Interval" to "30" in the "Send keep alive for connections" group
of the "Options" tab.
9. Select the subnet from the "Subnet" group:
If you have not yet set up a subnet, click "New" and define a new network.
If you have already set up a subnet, select the required network in the "Subnet" group.
10.Click "OK".
The "Properties" dialog box closes.
11.Select Station > Save and Compile from the menu.
12.Follow the same procedure if you want to install additional Route Control stations.

Additional information
Manual Process Control System PCS 7; PC Configuration and Authorization
Manual Process Control System PCS 7; SIMATIC Route Control

8.5.8

How to insert an OpenPCS 7 station

Introduction
The OpenPCS 7 station is configured as a SIMATIC PC station in the SIMATIC Manager. It
always contains the "SPOSA Application" object.
The following steps are carried out during this process:
Insertion of a SIMATIC PC station
Configuration of the hardware in HW Config

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The communication connections set up for the PC station can then be checked with the
diagnostics functions of the Station Configuration Editor.
If you created the multiproject with the PCS 7 wizard, you will already have inserted an
OpenPCS 7 station provided that you selected the appropriate option. You can also insert an
OpenPCS 7 station as follows:
With the PCS 7 "Expand project" wizard
You can find additional information on this in the section "How to expand a project with
preconfigured stations using the PCS 7 wizard (Page 225)".
Manually (described below)

Procedure
1. Select the project into which you want to insert the OpenPCS 7 station in the component
view of the SIMATIC Manager.
2. Select the menu command Insert > Station > SIMATIC PC Station.
A new SIMATIC PC station is inserted in the selected project.
3. Select the SIMATIC PC station, select the menu command Edit > Object Properties and
enter the required name.
4. Select the SIMATIC station from the component view and open the HW Config by doubleclicking the "Configuration" object in the detail view.
The hardware configuration of the SIMATIC PC station is opened.
5. If the hardware catalog is not visible, select the menu command View > Catalog.
6. Under "SIMATIC PC Station > HMI ..." in the hardware catalog, select the required SPOSA
application and drag it into the configuration table:
7. Select Station > Save and Compile from the menu.

Additional information
Section "How to configure the OpenPCS 7 station to access PCS 7 data (Page 529)"
Manual Process Control System PCS 7; PC Configuration and Authorization

8.5.9

How to set up an external archive server

Introduction
PCS 7 supports the use of a so-called external archive server for long-term archiving, for
example, of messages or process values:
Process Historian
Central archive server (CAS)

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A SIMATIC PC station is configured and inserted for an external archive server in SIMATIC
Manager.
Note
External Archive Server in multiproject
Only one external archive server (Process Historian or Central Archive Server "CAS") may
be configured in a multiproject.
When using a redundant Archive Server, there may only be one PC station for the Archive
Server itself in the multiproject and one more for the redundant PC station of the Archive
Server.

Procedure
1. Select the project in which you want to insert an external archive server from the component
view in SIMATIC Manager.
2. Select the Insert > Station > SIMATIC PC station menu command.
A new SIMATIC PC station is now inserted into the selected project.
3. Select the SIMATIC PC station, select the menu command Edit > Object Properties and
enter the required name.
4. Select the SIMATIC PC station in the Component View and double-click the "Configuration"
object in the Details View to open HW Config.
The hardware configuration of the SIMATIC PC station is opened.
5. If the hardware catalog is not visible, select the menu command View > Catalog.
6. Navigate to one of the following folders in the hardware catalog, depending on the external
archive server you need:
External archive server needed

Folder in the hardware catalog

Process Historian

"SIMATIC PC Station > Archive"

Central archive server (CAS)

"SIMATIC PC Station > HMI"

7. Select the application and drag-and-drop it to the configuration table:

External archive server needed

Application in the hardware catalog

Process Historian

"Process Historian Appl." for the PC station of the

archive server
"Process Historian Appl. (stby)" for the redundant
PC station of the Process Historian

Central archive server (CAS)

"WinCC CAS Appl." for the PC station of the

central archive server
"WinCC CAS Appl. (stby)" for the redundant PC
station of the central archive server

8. Click "OK".
The "Properties" dialog box closes.

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9. Select Station > Save and Compile from the menu.
10.Proceed in the same way to insert an additional PC station, e.g. for a redundant archive
server.

Additional information
For information on the external archive server, refer to the Process Control System PCS
7; PC Configuration and Authorization manual
For detailed information on Process Historian, refer to the documentation for SIMATIC
Process Historian
For information on the central archive server "CAS", refer to the Process Control System
PCS 7; Operator Station manual.

8.5.10

How to Configure and Download the PC Stations

Introduction
The project-specific network settings for the communication modules (Ethernet) are
downloaded directly to the PC station by the engineering station.

Requirements
The following is installed on each PC station:
Operating system
Specific software for the PC station (e.g., PCS 7 Engineering, OS server)
All PC stations to be downloaded are linked to the engineering station by means of at least
one network.
The operating system network is administrated.
The network addresses of the PC stations are configured.
The protocol for the communication on the terminal bus is set to TCP/IP.
The following settings are made on each PC station:
The communication card for communication between the PC station and the terminal
bus is selected.
The network addresses for the system bus are set.
The access point of the PC station is set to "S7ONLINE: = PC internal (local)".
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Procedure
Note
Please note the following:
Perform the following steps for the engineering station first before configuring and
downloading the other PC stations.
When configuring the local PC station, the "Use configured target computer" check box
must be deactivated (see Step 6).
1. In SIMATIC Manager, open the PCS 7 project.
2. In the component view, select the target computer.
3. Select the menu command Target System > Configure....
The "Configure" dialog opens. The PC station selected in the project is entered in the
"Target Computer" group.
4. From the "Local Network Connection" drop-down list, select the network connection to be
used to access the target computer.
5. Click "Update".
The list of accessible computers will be updated.
6. Select the desired target computer (PC station) from the list of available computers.
Note
If the selected PC station does not appear in the list, this suggests network problems or
a faulty configuration in the project.
Please ensure that the "Use configured target computer" check box is activated (as
opposed to the local PC station).
7. Click "Configure".
The "Configure: Selected Station>" dialog box opens.
8. In the "Configure: Target Computer" dialog box, click "OK".
The "Information" dialog box opens.
9. Click "OK".
The configuration data are transferred to the PC station.
The dialog box message line signals completion of the "Configuration" step.
To activate the network connections, you must then download the network settings to this
PC station.
10.Click "Close".
11.Select the menu command PLC > Download for the computer selected in step 2.
The "Download Target System in Current Project" dialog box opens.
Note
The configured network address of the Ethernet interface in the PC station must match
the preset address in the target system.

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12.When the dialog box tells you that you are overwriting the configuration data, respond as
follows:
During initial commissioning, click "Yes".
If the PC station is in process mode, you can only click "Yes" when a communication
interruption is permissible.
The "Stop Target Module" dialog box opens.
13.In the "Stop Target Module" dialog box, click "OK" to confirm.
The "Download" dialog box opens.
14.Click "OK" to confirm.
The download process is executed.
Nach dem bernehmen der Projektierung ist die PC-Station betriebsbereit.
15.Repeat steps 2 through 14 for all of the PC stations.

Switching the Logs on the Bus (Industrial Ethernet)

Note
You must not deactivate the TCP/IP protocol or the ISO protocol during operation. These
protocols are mandatory for the configured operating mode!
If a bus within a system must be switched to a different protocol (for example, from TCP protocol
to ISO protocol), you must temporarily set a mixed protocol (TCP and ISO) on the engineering
station. You then download the configuration data to the AS and the operator control and
monitoring systems.

Additional information
Manual SIMATIC NET; Commissioning PC Stations - Manual and Getting Started

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8.6

Creating the plant hierarchy (PH)

Introduction
In the plant view, you structure the project according to technological aspects. In the process
you hierarchically organize automation, operator control and monitoring functions into the
hierarchy levels plant, unit or function. Name the relevant hierarchy folder according to its
technological significance.
Arrange the following in the hierarchy folder:
CFC and SFC charts for the AS
Pictures and reports for the OS
Additional documents such as descriptions of units, process tag sheets, planning
documents etc. (from Word, Excel, etc.)
The resulting project structure is the plant hierarchy.

Note to Reader
The following description is based on the following points:
The plant hierarchy is created on the central engineering station and, if necessary, filled
with additional documents. This is described below.
The CFC/SFC charts or OS pictures/OS reports created on the distributed engineering
stations are then assigned to the hierarchy folders.

Overview of configuration steps

This overview shows you the steps for creating the plant hierarchy:

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Inserting Additional Hierarchy Folders into the Plant Hierarchy

(Page 256)

Plant hierarchy

Specifying the AS/Os Assignment (Page 259)

Hierarchy folder in the plant

hierarchy

Assignment of Objects of the Plant Hierarchy (Page 260)

Component view

Checking the Consistency in the Plant Hierarchy (Page 262)

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8.6.1

Structure of the PH

PH Created with the PCS 7 "New Project" Wizard

With the "New Project" PCS 7 wizard, you create a PCS 7 multiproject with project and master
data library including the corresponding plant hierarchy (PH).
The following hierarchy objects are created in the plant view or in the process object view:
Multiproject (in the s7_Pro4_MP)
Project (in the example s7_Pro4_Prj)
Shared declarations
Plant (in the example: plant(1))
A unit (in the example: Unit(1))
A technological function (in the example: function(1))
Master data library (in the example: s7_Pro4_Lib)
In the component view:
An S7 program with the folders for
Source files
Blocks
Charts
One folder for shared declarations
In the plant view:
The folders for
Process tag types
Models
Shared declarations

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Select plant view

If the plant view is not visible, select the menu command View > Plant View.

8.6.2

Settings and Properties of the PH

Introduction
When you create a multiproject with the PCS 7 wizard, defaults or specified parameter settings
made in the individual steps of the PCS 7 wizard were used (for example, the number of
hierarchy levels, assignment to AS). You can change these settings later or adapt them for
hierarchy folders to be added later.

Definition of the Higher Level (Plant) Designation (HID)

The higher-level or plant designation (HID) is used to identify parts of the plant according to
their unique functional aspects. The HID is structured hierarchically according to the plant
configuration.
When making the settings for the plant hierarchy, you can specify which hierarchy levels are
included automatically in the HID and how many characters each part of the name will have.
As a result, the HID consists of the names of the various hierarchy folders.
Example:
[NameHierarchyfolderLevel1]\[NameHierarchyfolderLevel2]"

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For each hierarchy folder at each hierarchy level, you can also specify whether its name is
included in the HID or whether it should be removed from the HID. Hierarchy folders that are
included in the HID, are said to be "hierarchy folders included in the designation".
Note
To ensure consistent naming throughout the entire project, make sure that you select a
suitable naming scheme for the hierarchy folders in the plant view during configuration.
The number of characters in the names of the hierarchy folders must not exceed the number
of characters specified for the HID.

Overview of the Settings for the Plant Hierarchy

Setting

Description

Number of hierarchy
levels

Specifies the maximum number of possible hierarchy levels, maximum eight

levels. At each level, you can insert as many hierarchy folders as required.

Basing the Picture

hierarchy on the plant
hierarchy

With this option, the OS picture hierarchy is derived completely from the
configured data of the plant hierarchy. This picture hierarchy is transferred
to the Picture Tree Manager when you later compile the OS.

Derive diagnostics
screens from the plant
hierarchy

With this option, the diagnostics screens are generated in the plant hierarchy
for the maintenance station.
You can also specify if the names of the diagnostic screens to be generated
should derived from the name of the hierarchy folders or from the comments
of the hardware components.
You can only select this option when the option "Derive picture hierarchy
from the plant hierarchy" is also set.

Migrating diagnostics
settings

After you have selected an OS for the diagnostics area, properties will be
automatically modified at this OS (and at all other OS of the multiproject),
including the expansion of the startup list. These settings must be migrated
in the course of an upgrade to higher PCS 7 versions.

Level Settings
Max. number of
characters

Specifies the maximum number of characters permitted for the name of a

hierarchy folder at this level (1 to 24).

Included in HID

You can select the levels from which hierarchy folder names (if selected for
inclusion) will be included in the HID. Hierarchy folders that do not contribute
to the naming scheme can be used to create additional "drawers" (e.g, for
reference documents such as plant descriptions or process tag sheets).
Naming scheme means that the names contributing to the HID are entered
in the origin of the message (OS) and in the tag names on the OS (process
tag).
Note: Remember that when assigning names and compiling the OS, the tag
name must not be longer than 128 characters. The name consists of the
following elements:
Name of the folder in the hierarchy path (including server prefix)
Chart name
Block name
Separator
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Setting

Description

With separator

With this option, a separator can be included in the HID after the name of
hierarchy folders of this level.
Separators are used in the textual representation of the hierarchy path to
differentiate between the names of the hierarchy folders. The "\" character
is used as the separator.

OS area

With this, you can decide which hierarchy level should count as the OS area.
The default is the 1st level.
The definition of an OS area is necessary for area-specific messages in
process mode.

8.6.3

How to Perform the Settings for the PH

Procedure
1. Open the plant hierarchy in the SIMATIC Manager with the menu command View > Plant
View.
2. Select a hierarchy folder and select the menu command Options > Plant Hierarchy >
Customize....
If you have selected several projects in a multiproject, you will first see a dialog box with a
list of the selected projects. You can make the setting shown in the following dialog box
only after selecting a project.
Note
The settings function as a template and are passed on to all other projects that were
included in the selection. Projects that were not selected retain their settings.
If you select the multiproject explicitly, all the projects it contains will adopt the settings
you made in the template project.

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3. Click "OK".
The "Plant Hierarchy - Settings" dialog box opens.

4. Make the settings of the plant hierarchy for the project.

(You will find more information on this topic in the section "Settings and Properties of the
PH (Page 252)").
5. Click "OK".

Additional information
Manual Process Control System PCS 7; Operator Station
Online help for the "Plant Hierarchy - Settings" dialog

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8.6.4

Rules for Naming in the PH

Extending the Basic Structure

Use the PCS 7 wizard to create a maximum of 8 hierarchy levels without additional nesting
of hierarchy folders. You can further extend this basic structure during configuration by adding
further hierarchy folders and/or technological objects.
When doing this, remember the following rules for naming folders/objects in the plant hierarchy.

Rules for Naming Folders/Objects

The following special characters may not be used in the name of a hierarchy folder: [ . ]
[%][/][\]["]
Note
The characters [ ' ] [ . ] [ % ] [ \ ] [ * ] [ ? ] [ : ] [ spaces] within a name are converted to the
substitute character $ when you compile the OS.
The ES separator [ \ ] is converted to the [ / ] character.
If, for example, you assign the name "TICA:1" for a CFC chart (this becomes "TICA$1"
on the OS) and the name "TICA*1" for another CFC chart, (also becomes "TICA$1"), you
will receive an error message when you transfer the second chart because the chart name
already exists.
The maximum length of a tag name is 128 characters. Remember, however, that many of
the editing windows on the OS can not display 128 characters in their entirety. You should
therefore restrict the length of the HID.
Remember that special characters associated with certain national languages take up two
characters, thus reducing the maximum name length accordingly.
Remember that the length of the texts transferred depends on the maximum text length of
a target block in the OS (Tag Logging, for example, event 50 characters; origin 32
characters). When compiling the "OS" texts up to a maximum length of 255 characters are
transferred.
Remedy:
Increase the maximum character length of the user text field or select a shorter HID.
The message texts of the transfer messages are made up of the hierarchy path, chart name,
and the block name (if you decided to include the names in the HID).

8.6.5

How to Insert Additional Hierarchy Folders

Introduction
Use the PCS 7 wizard to create a maximum of 8 hierarchy levels without additional nesting
of hierarchy folders. You can expand this structure that was created by the PCS 7 wizard with
additional hierarchy folders and/or technological objects.

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Hierarchy folder
The hierarchy folder is used to structure the plant in a hierarchy. It can contain additional
hierarchy folders and objects:
CFC charts
SFC charts
OS pictures
OS reports
Equipment Properties
Additional documents (for example: Excel, Word)
The higher-level designation (HID) of an object results from the names of the hierarchy folders
(path) and the object name (if you decided to include the names in the HID).

Procedure
1. Open the plant hierarchy in the SIMATIC Manager with the menu command View > Plant
View.
2. Select a hierarchy folder where you want to insert the additional hierarchy folder.
3. Select the menu command Insert > Technology Objects > Hierarchy Folder.
4. Enter the technological name of the hierarchy folder.

Assigning Technological Names

After you insert a hierarchy folder, this is displayed in the right hand window. It is prepared so
that you can assign a new name: the name field with the name assigned by the system is
selected and the cursor is located after the last character of the folder name. You can now
enter the required technological name at the keyboard (delete and edit).

8.6.6

How to Insert Objects in the Hierarchy Folder

Introduction
The technological objects CFC charts, SFC charts, OS images, OS reports, and equipment
properties can be inserted in the plant hierarchy in both the plant view and process object view.
The methods for inserting objects are practically identical. Below you will find a description of
how to insert technological objects into the plant view.

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Inserting an Object
You can insert the following objects: CFC/SFC chart, OS picture/OS report, equipment
properties.
1. Open the plant view in the SIMATIC Manager with the menu command View > Plant View.
2. Select a hierarchy folder where you want to insert the object.
3. Select the menu command Insert > Technology Objects > "<Required Object>".

Inserting Additional Documents

In addition to the objects required for automation and for operating and monitoring of the plant,
you can also insert additional documents in a hierarchy folder (for example, unit descriptions,
process tag sheets, planning documents).
1. Select the hierarchy folder where you want to insert the object.
2. Select the menu command Insert > Technology Objects > Additional Document.
The "Insert Additional Documents" dialog box opens. All available applications are
displayed.
Note
You can also create a new additional document by selecting the type in the "Registered
Applications" box, entering the name and confirming with "OK".
The additional document is created in the PH. Double-click the document to open and edit
it.
3. Click "Import".
4. Select the required additional document.
5. Click "OK".
The selection is entered.

8.6.7

Rules for Copying and Moving within the PH

Rules for Copying/Moving/Deleting Hierarchy Folders

If you copy or delete hierarchy folders, all the objects they contain are copied or deleted as
well. By copying, you can copy, for example, an entire unit at once. Afterwards, you only
need to carry out the modifications to the copied unit (for example, link to process signals).
If the target hierarchy folder to which you want to copy or move has no assignment to an
AS (chart folder) and/or to the OS, this is created automatically by the system (you can find
information about this in the section "How to Specify the AS/OS Assignment (Page 259)")
This means that within the project the same assignment is entered on the copied hierarchy
folder as of the source files folder. If there are multilevel hierarchy branches with different
assignments, the different assignments are retained.

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When more than one project is involved, every AS and OS in the destination environment
is identified. If a unique assignment cannot be made, (no AS or OS, or only one), a list of
the possible alternatives is displayed for selection. Once again, if hierarchy branches have
different assignments, they are also different in the destination as specified in the source
hierarchy branch.
If the destination hierarchy folder to which you want to copy/move already has an
assignment to an AS and/or to an OS, this assignment is passed on to all copied objects.
You can copy, move and delete a hierarchy folder containing objects with different
assignments. A warning is displayed asking you whether you really want to copy or move
the folder. If you answer "Yes", all the objects are copied to the AS (or OS) that is assigned
to the destination hierarchy folder. If you answer "No", nothing happens.
If the hierarchy folders you want to copy/move are models or replicas of models, remember
the special rules that apply to them (you can find information about this in the section "How
to Work with Models in the SIMATIC Manager (Page 492)").

Additional information
Section "Relationships between the Views (Page 207)"
Section "Cross-view Functions and How to Use Them (Page 208)"

8.6.8

How to Specify the AS-OS Assignment

Introduction
You must assign an OS and an AS for the hierarchy folder in the plant hierarchy. The AS/OS
assignment produces the following results in the component view:
All CFC and SFC charts inserted in the plant hierarchy are stored in the chart folder of the
assigned AS.
All OS images and OS reports inserted in the plant hierarchy are stored in the folder of the
assigned OS.

Procedure
1. Select the hierarchy folder for which you want to make the AS-OS assignment in the plant
view.
2. Select the menu command Edit > Object Properties and change to the "AS-OS Assignment"
tab.
3. From the "Assigned AS (Chart Folder)" drop-down list, select the S7 program that you want
to assign to the selected hierarchy folder.

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4. If the lower-level objects have a different assignment and you want to have the same
assignment for all lower-level objects, check the "Pass on selected assignment to Pass on
all the lower-level objects" check box.
Note
The "Pass on selected assignment to all lower-level objects" check box is only active if
the lower-level objects have another assignment or no assignment.
5. From the "Assigned OS" list, select the operator station you want to assign to the selected
hierarchy folder.
6. If the lower-level objects have a different assignment and you want to have the same
assignment for all lower-level objects, check the "Pass on selected assignment to Pass on
all the lower-level objects" check box.
Note
If the "area-oriented" compilation mode is activated, the OS assignment can only be
changed for PH folders of the OS area level.
7. Click "OK".

Result
The AS/OS assignment is selected, and the lower-level objects are passed on or not passed
on according to your setting.
Note
If you have distributed the projects so that there is only one OS or one AS in a project, you
do not need to make an AS/OS assignment.

Additional information
Online help for PH, IEA and PO
Online help for the "AS-OS Assignment" tab

8.6.9

How to assign objects to the PH

Introduction
You can also assign objects from the component view, for example, a CFC chart or SFC chart,
to the plant hierarchy later. This is always the case when, for example, charts are inserted
directly in the component view and you then create a plant hierarchy later. If you create charts
in the plant view or in the object view they are automatically assigned to the plant hierarchy.

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Requirement
The hierarchy folder has the same AS or OS assignment as the assigned object. If the
destination hierarchy folder has a different AS-OS assignment, the assigned object is also
moved to this AS/OS in the component view.
Note
If you have selected the setting "Base picture hierarchy on the plant hierarchy" in the settings
of the plant hierarchy, only one picture of the same OS is permitted per hierarchy folder.

Procedure
1. Select the required object in the component view.
2. Hold down the <Shift> key (move) and drag the object to the required hierarchy folder of
the PH.
If you have created OS pictures/OS reports directly in the OS and want to assign these object
to the plant hierarchy later, proceed as follows:
1. Select the OS in the component view of your project.
2. Select the menu command Options > OS > Import WinCC Objects.
3. Select the required object in the component view.
4. Use Drag&Drop while simultaneously holding down the <Shift> key to drag the object from
the component view to the required hierarchy folder of the PH.

Assignment after Copying/Moving

When you copy/move a hierarchy folder to a hierarchy folder that is assigned to a different
AS or OS, the copied/moved hierarchy folder also receives the assignment of the
destination folder.
When you copy/move objects (such as CFC charts, OS pictures/OS reports) to a hierarchy
folder assigned to a different AS/OS, these objects are also copied/moved to the other AS
or OS.
When you copy/move hierarchy folders with CFC charts and OS pictures, the references
of the dynamic objects from the OS pictures to CFC blocks are automatically updated in
the destination hierarchy folder.
Note
The process variables referenced in the C scripts in WinCC must be defined in the "#define
section".

Interconnections after Copying/Moving

When you copy / move CFC charts, the interconnections to shared addresses are either
automatically copied or deleted.

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These settings can be made in CFC with the Options> Customize > Copy/Move... menu
command or in the SIMATIC Manager with the Options> Charts> Settings for Copying/
Moving.... menu command. The option "Copy interconnections with operands" is the default
setting.

Canceling the PH Assignment

If you want to use charts, OS pictures, OS reports in a project without PH or want to delete the
PH in the current project without losing these, you can cancel the assignment to the PH with
the Options > Plant Hierarchy > Cancel Assignment... menu command.
The function is available in the component view and in the plant view.

Interconnections between Charts and OS Pictures

When you copy/move hierarchy folders containing interconnected pictures and charts, the
picture interconnections are always updated. Explicit updating is not necessary.
When you compile the OS, all changes that affect ES variables are updated.

8.6.10

How to Check the Consistency of the PH

Introduction
You can use PCS 7 to determine whether the configured data are consistent with the settings
made in the project or multiproject.

Consistency Check
The following properties are evaluated in the consistency check:
Non-unique names of S7 programs, CFC charts and SFC charts
Brackets in the names of hierarchy folders
Length of the hierarchy folder names
Number of hierarchy folder levels
Area assignment to an OS for uniqueness and completeness
The following is checked when the check box "Derive picture hierarchy from the plant
hierarchy" is activated:
Number of OS pictures per hierarchy folder
Unique picture names for OS
The results are displayed in the individual tabs.
Additional information concerning the test results in the tabs is available by clicking "Help".

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Additional Tests for a Selected Multiproject

Note
If a multiproject is selected, the following checks are also made:
Check for unique names of S7 programs. Check if the names of CFC charts and SFC
charts are unique in the entire multiproject.
Check if only one object for each type (S7 program, OS) is available in the master data
library.
Check for uniformity in the OS assignment when area folders have the same name in the
multiproject
Check for uniformity in the OS compiling mode ("AS oriented" or "Area oriented")
throughout all projects in the multiproject
Check for consistent PH settings in the multiproject (levels of the OS area, derivation of
the picture hierarchy and diagnostics, HID relevance)
If a project or hierarchy folder is selected, then the tests are related exclusively to that project /
hierarchy folder.

Procedure
1. Select the multiproject or a project in the plant hierarchy.
2. Select the menu command Options > Plant Hierarchy > Check Consistency.
The "Consistency Check - Log" dialog box opens, with the errors.
3. Clear the errors and run the consistency check again.

Display Log
On completion of the check, a message is displayed or if an error occurred, the error log is
output.
You can also display the log later without running the check again with the menu command
Options > Plant Hierarchy > Display Log. A log is displayed when the last consistency check
has shown that the configured data are consistent with the settings that have been made.
Note
Violations of the naming scheme can occur, for example, when you change settings at a later
date or copy/move folders to different levels. The system tolerates these violations to avoid
unnecessary error messages while you are working.

Additional information
For Additional information about the log, refer to the online help.

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8.6.11

Additional PH Functions in a Multiproject

PH Functions Specific to Multiprojects

The functions of the plant hierarchy are adapted to the needs of multiproject engineering.
Support begins with the creation of the multiproject by the PCS 7 wizard.
The following functions are important for multiprojects:
Function

Description

Creating a Multiproject

In the SIMATIC Manager, the PCS 7 wizard automatically creates a multiproject.

The project is created with the content selected in the PCS 7 wizard (PH, AS, OS).
Three hierarchy folders are created in the master data library in the PH that serve as
storage for process tag types, models and shared declarations.

Cross-project Consistency
Checks

The consistency check allows multiple assignment of names to single control units to be
recognized early. This prevents these errors from canceling the data transfer procedure
to the OS (during the compile OS function ).
You can check the uniqueness of the S7 programs in all of the multiproject projects. The
uniqueness of the S7 programs is a requirement for the proper functioning of the Import/
Export Wizard and the diagnostic function.
Within the master data library, a check is made to ensure that there is only one S7 program
and only one OS.

Passing on PH Settings to
other Projects of a
Multiproject

The PH settings for the projects in a multiproject can be changed by using the menu command
Options > Plant Hierarchy > Customize...:
Settings for an individual project
If you select an individual project in a multiproject, you can define PH settings which are
exclusive to this project.
Identical settings for several/all projects
If you select several projects in a multiproject or the multiproject itself to display the
settings dialog box, then an additional dialog box is displayed in advance. Use this dialog
box to select a project template and then enter the TM settings in the next dialog box.
The settings of this template are passed on to all projects included in the selection.

Create/update block icons in

all projects of a multiproject

The menu command Options > Plant Hierarchy > Create/update block icons... is used to take
into account all the pictures whose block icons are based on the PH, starting with the selected
object (multiproject, project, hierarchy folder).
In a multiproject, the path in the PH is the key for searching in other projects. PH structures
with the same name are searched for in all projects of the multiproject. The CFCs found there
are included in the editing process.

Synchronizing Hierarchy
Folders in the Multiproject

When working in a multiproject, in some situations it is necessary to create redundant folders

in parts of the plant hierarchy in all or individual projects of a multiproject.
There are two applications:
In SIMATIC BATCH, the folder identified as "Process cell" is required in the first hierarchy
level in all projects.
By using the same names in the plant hierarchy in the individual projects of the
multiproject, AS and OS parts that belong together are detected when the functions
"Create/Update Block Icons" and "Create/Update Diagnostic Screens" are executed.
The plant hierarchy synchronization function in the multiproject allows you to save multiple
configurations. This also protects the project from (accidental) changes that would result in
differing names. You can start the synchronization function in either the process object view
or the plant view by selecting the menu command Options > Plant Hierarchy > Synchronize
in the Multiproject....

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Function

Description

Renaming or Modifying
Attributes of the Hierarchy
Folder

When attributes of a hierarchy folder are renamed or modified, a check is carried out to
determine if the hierarchy folders derived from it exist in the other projects of the multiproject.
If this is the case, they are renames and the attributes are set accordingly.

Create/update diagnostics
screens

Use menu command Options > Plant Hierarchy > Create/update block icons to create or
update diagnostics screens for a project or for the projects of a multiproject. Requirements:
A diagnostics structure must have already been set up in the project.

Additional information
Online help for PH, IEA and PO

8.6.12

Defining types in hierarchy folders on the basis of ISA-88

Introduction
You can assign attributes to the hierarchy folder in the PH in accordance with the ISA-88.01
standard. This "ISA-88 type definition" is required, for example, for BATCH plants and
applications at works management level (MES).
You can use the object properties to change the hierarchy folder object type from "Neutral" to
"Process cell," "Unit" or "Equipment module".

Procedure
1. Select the object whose settings you want to change in the PH.
2. Select the menu command Edit > Object Properties
3. Open the "ISA-88 Type Definition" tab.
4. Change the object type for example from "<Neutral>" to "Process cell."
5. Click "OK".

Result
When you create further folders, the folders in the two levels directly below are assigned the
attributes for "Unit" and "Equipment module" according to their hierarchical level.

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Plant Hierarchy Structure

The following figure shows the 3 hierarchy folders with the ISA-88 type definition.

Technological Significance of the PH

Hierarchy folder

Symbol

Meaning

Plant

Within a project, only one process cell can currently be

created.

Unit

Several units can be defined in one process cell.

Equipment module

Several equipment modules such as a dosing or bottling

machine can be defined in a unit.

(Phase)

Neutral Folders
The three-level hierarchy can be extended by adding neutral folders to improve the structuring
of the project, for example, to divide units into groups. The neutral folders can be created at
any level. The total number of possible levels (ISA-88 hierarchy levels, levels with neutral
folders) is limited to eight.
Neutral folders can, for example, be inserted above the "Unit" level. This level can then be
used, for example, as the area level. A further level could, for example, be inserted below the
"Equipment Module" level. This level can then serve as a control module level.

Successor for the "Unit" Object Type

A successor is the unit that executes the operations in a production process that were initiated
by another unit (the predecessor).
With the Unit object type, a different unit from the same or another project can be selected
as the "successor" to the unit. If this successor is in a different project, it is inserted in the
current project as a hierarchy folder with a link. This is set on the "ISA-88 Type Definition" tab
with the "Successor/Predecessor" button.

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Additional information
Online help for PH, IEA and PO

8.6.13

How to configure the automatic display and hide of messages from system charts

Introduction
This function is used to enable the automatic display/hiding of messages from messagecapable blocks of the system charts in process mode in the operator station/maintenance
station.
Numeric system charts
For this, all numeric system charts must be moved from the component view to the plant
hierarchy.
With numeric system charts, the file names begin with the character "@" and a subsequent
number e.g. "@1....".
Information about the automatic display/hiding of messages in particular process states,
e.g.startup, shutdown, can be found in section "Showing and Hiding Messages Automatically
in Process Mode (Page 192)".

Requirement
The AS was compiled with the function "Generate module driver".

Procedure
1. Place a hierarchy folder in the plant hierarchy of the project/multiproject outside the
"Diagnostic" range.
2. Select the hierarchy folder.
3. Select the command Object Properties... from the shortcut menu.
4. Select the "AS-OS Assignment" tab.
5. In the area "Assigned AS (chart folder)", select: the corresponding AS from the drop-down
list.
6. Select the desired OS/MS in the "Assigned OS:" area from the drop-down list.
In the case of a single-station system, the PC station of the OS/MS
In the case of a multi-station system, the PC station of the OS/MS server
In the case of a SIMATIC MS PDM, the PC station of the SIMATIC MS PDM
7. In the component view, select all numeric system charts for which a number follows the
"@" character, e.g. "@1.....".
8. Select the command Cut from the shortcut menu.

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9. In the plant view, select the hierarchy folder that you created in step 1.
10.Select the menu command Paste in the shortcut menu.

Result
For the automatic display/hiding of messages from message-capable blocks of the system
charts, these system charts were moved from the component view to the plant hierarchy.

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8.7

Creating the Master Data Library

Advantages of a Library
During configuration it is advantageous if all objects (blocks, charts, source files, process tag
types, models, SFC types) used in the project are grouped in their own library. This means,
for example, that you can be sure that only one version of a particular block type is used
throughout the entire project. Different versions in different programs can lead to conflicts if
the programs are to be controlled and monitored on one OS.
Reason: block types of the same name in different programs, must have the same variable
structures, since there is only one variable structure for a block type on the OS.

Master data library

When you use the PCS 7 Wizard to create a multiproject, a master data library is created
automatically. The master data library is used for storage of the master data of the project for
all projects of a multiproject. When you move projects from the multiproject to distributed
engineering stations for editing, you must also transfer the master data library so that all
configuration engineers have an identical database available.
The master data library helps you to ensure that a defined version of types is reused. The
master data library is automatically archived together with the multiproject.
Both those objects used in projects and those objects specially adapted for the projects are
stored in the master data library. This includes, for example, the following elements:
Block types
SFC types
Process tag types
Models
Shared declarations
OS pictures
OS reports
In addition, the following objects can be included in the master data library.
Object from the PCS 7 Advanced Process Library
Objects from libraries of suppliers
User-created objects

Maintaining the Master Data Library

Plan your master data library maintenance strategy carefully. We recommend that you
thoroughly test block types you create yourself or adapt to the needs of the project before you
include them in the master data library. Subsequent changes (after generating block instances)

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are supported by the system, but involve more effort, due to central modification of the block
type or recompilation of the OS.
Note
Remember to update your master data library or SFC types if you have added blocks from
the PCS 7 library and its version was later changed.
The function "Update block types" is available for synchronizing the block types and SFC
types. You can find additional information about this in the section "How to Update Block and
SFC Types (Page 278)".
Note
The supplied libraries are always copied during PCS 7 installation. If you have edited supplied
libraries, the libraries you have changed will be overwritten by the originals if you install again.

Overview of configuration steps

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What?

Where?

Creating the Master Data Library (Page 274)

SIMATIC Manager

Copying Objects to the Master Data Library

(Page 276)

SIMATIC Manager

How to Adapt Blocks to Specific Projects

(Page 279)

SIMATIC Manager (component view)

Creating Process Tag Types (Page 443)

SIMATIC Manager (plant view)

Creating models (Page 486)

SIMATIC Manager (plant view)

Testing the Library Objects (Page 293)

CFC or SFC Editors

Documenting the Library Objects (Page 294)

In the relevant editors

Hiding Libraries (Page 275)

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8.7.1

Objects in the Master Data Library

Master Data Library Configuration

The master data library contains different folders depending on the view in use:

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In the component view

The master data library contains the following in the component view:
One S7 program with separate folders for blocks, sources and charts
A folder for shared declarations
The object symbol (symbol table) in the detail window
Copy all block types (technological blocks, driver blocks, communication blocks) you need for
the multiproject to the block folder of the master data library.
This may be a collection from PCS 7 libraries, libraries of suppliers, or blocks you have written
yourself.
The blocks from the PCS 7 libraries are suitable and usable for most situations encountered
during configuration. If blocks need to be adapted for special requirements, you should make
these adaptations early; in other words, before the blocks are used in the projects.
SFC types are stored in the chart folder of the master data library.
Note
SFC types can also be part of process tag types or models.
The OS pictures and OS reports that are intended for use as templates, are copied to a
hierarchy folder of the master data library after they have been tested in the project. At this
time an OS is created in the master data library. It can be seen in the component view.
Note
This OS is not part of the automation solution.

In the Plant View and Process Object View

In the plant hierarchy (plant view or process object view), the master data library contains one
folder each for process tag types and models. These two hierarchy folders each have an AS
assignment to the S7 program and identifiers that identify them as hierarchy folders of a master
data library.
Shared declarations
You can define the following elements as shared declarations, which you can use in a
variety of applications:
Enumerations
Units
Equipment Properties
Process tag types
A process tag type is a CFC chart configured for a specific process control function for the
basic automation of a process engineering plant, such as fill-level control. Copies can be
made from this process tag type and then adapted and utilized in accordance with the
specific automation task. The copy of a process tag type is a process tag.

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Models
A model consists of hierarchy folders that contain the following elements:
CFC/SFC charts
OS pictures
OS reports
Additional documents
Any number of replicas can be created from these elements by using the Import Export
Assistant.
Templates
The PCS 7 library "Advanced Process Library" contain templates for technological
functions.

Function of the Hierarchy Folders

The hierarchy folders of the Master data library can be distinguished from the hierarchy folders
of the project in the following ways:
When the copy destination is not a master data library or the same folder hierarchy is
already contained in it, during copying/moving the folder hierarchy loses its identifier, which
identifies it as a folder hierarchy of the master data library.
If a hierarchy folder loses its identifier, the icon of a normal hierarchy folder replaces its icon.
You cannot insert any new hierarchy folders with this identifier explicitly in the master data
library. If the corresponding folder is no longer available when creating models and process
tag types, it is automatically created in the master data library.
Hierarchy folders that lose their identifier can no longer be identified after they are returned
to the master data library.

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Additional information
Online help for PH, IEA and PO

8.7.2

How to Create a Master Data Library

Introduction
If you have created your multiproject with the PCS 7 wizard, it already contains a master data
library. SIMATIC Manager can be used in the following manner to define a master data library
if you still do not have one in your multiproject:
Create a new library and define it as the master data library.
Define an existing library as the master data library.
Note
Each multiproject can only contain one master data library. The master data library can
only contain one S7 program.

Procedure
Requirements: no library is defined as a master data library in the multiproject. If, however, a
master data library is defined, the definition of an existing master data library must be reversed.
This can be achieved by carrying out the step 4 under "Procedure".
To create a new library as the master data library in your multiproject, proceed as follows:
1. Select the menu command File > New in the SIMATIC Manager
2. Open the "Libraries" tab and enter a name for the library (preferably the multiproject name).
3. Enter the storage location (path), if necessary.
The library is created and opened.
4. Select the library in the multiproject in the component view and then the menu command
File > Multiproject > Define as Master Data Library.
The library is defined as a master data library.
5. Select the library and then the menu command Insert > Program > S7 Program.
An S7 program is created, including block and source folders.
6. Add a chart folder below the S7 program with the menu command Insert > S7 Software >
Chart Folder.

Result
Your multiproject has a new master data library. The models or process tag types folders do
not need to be set up explicitly in the plant hierarchy. These are automatically set up when
models or process tag types are created.

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Naming
Note
The SIMATIC Manager supports names longer than 8 characters. The name of the library
directory is, however, limited to 8 characters. Library names must therefore differ from each
other in the first 8 characters. The names are not case-sensitive.
Please make sure that the name of the file always coincides with the name of the library
originally set up. Name changes do not take effect at the file level in SIMATIC Manager.

8.7.3

How to work with libraries

Introduction
This section explains the most important functions when handling libraries. Become familiar
with these functions prior to adding objects to the master data library from other libraries.

Library functions
In the SIMATIC Manager, you can use the following functions with libraries:
Open a library with the menu command File > Open > in the "Libraries" tab.
You can copy a library by saving it under a different name with the menu command File >
Save As.
You can delete a library with the menu command File > Delete in the "Libraries" tab.
You can delete parts of libraries such as charts, blocks, and source files with the menu
command Edit > Delete.
Libraries not in use can be hidden and then made visible again in the following manner:
Select the menu command File > Manage in the "Libraries" tab.
Select the desired library and click "Hide".
The library can be made visible again with the "Display" button.
Note
We recommend that you hide all of the libraries except for the master data library since
the master data library contains all the objects used in the project.

Creating a New Library

1. Select the menu command File > New in the SIMATIC Manager
2. Change to the "Libraries" tab and enter the name and the location for the library if necessary.
3. Click "OK".

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Result
A new library is set up in the multiproject.

Naming
Note
The SIMATIC Manager supports names longer than 8 characters. The name of the library
directory is, however, limited to 8 characters. Library names must therefore differ from each
other in the first 8 characters. The names are not case-sensitive.
Please make sure that the name of the file always coincides with the name of the library
originally set up. Name changes do not take effect at the file level in SIMATIC Manager.

8.7.4

How to Copy Objects from Other Libraries to the Master Data Library

Introduction
The following section describes how to enter objects from the supplied PCS 7 library (PCS 7
Advanced Process Library) or from libraries from other suppliers in the master data library.
Note
Only the AS blocks of one PCS 7 library version can be loaded to a SIMATIC station at any
one time.

Procedure
If you want to copy part of a library, for example, software, blocks, pictures etc., proceed as
follows:
1. Select the menu command File > Open in the SIMATIC Manager.
2. Open the "Libraries" tab.
3. Select the desired library and click "OK".
The library opens.
4. Select the object to be copied (for example, process tag type, blocks) in the open library
(source) and then select the menu command Edit > Copy.
5. Select the folder in the master data library (destination) where you want to store the copied
object.
6. Select Edit > Paste from the menu.

Result
The copied object is stored in the master data library.

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Rules for copying

If you want to copy the supplied process tag types from the PCS 7 Advanced Process
Library to your master data library, select only the desired process tag types within the
"Templates" folder, copy them and then paste them into the "Charts" folder of your master
data library.
If you copy templates to your master data library, please note that they may overwrite any
existing blocks which have been customized for the specific project.
If you copy blocks from different libraries, it is possible that blocks could have different
names (and functions) but the same block numbers. In this case, a dialog box opens where
you can rename the block or synchronize the attributes.
Note
Simultaneous use of the libraries "Standard Library" (STEP 7), "CFC Library" (ES/CFC),
"PCS 7 Advanced Process Library":
The libraries of STEP 7, ES/CFC, and PCS 7 contain blocks with the same name (but with
different functions) as well as blocks with the same number (but with different functions).
Same block name - CONT_C/CONT_S/PULSGEN/CTU/CTD/CTUD
For these blocks, please use the blocks from the CFC Library, since these are better
adapted to the PCS 7 environment.
Same block number
Solution: The blocks must be assigned free FB/FC numbers in the block folder.
For: FC 61 ...125 in the libraries "Standard Library - S5-S7 Converting Blocks" and
"Standard Library - TI-S7 Converting Blocks" and "CFC Library ELEMENTA"
For: FC 1 ... FC 40 in the libraries "Standard Library - Communication Blocks",
"Standard Library - IEC Function Blocks" and the reserved FC inventory in CFC.
The symbolic name is also copied when blocks from a library are copied.
When copying into the block folder, the "Insert Function Block" dialog box opens if the
system detects that the system attributes of a block you want to insert into the chart from
a library differ from those of the exiting block. You can perform an attribute update here
(see also the online help for STEP 7).

Rules for Multiple Instance Blocks

If blocks contain code used for accessing other blocks (multiple instance blocks), the
applicable version of these lower-level blocks must also be copied. Lower-level FBs that
are missing can be determined later by engineering. Missing FCs, however, cannot be
detected during compiling or downloading.
Note
Remember that the CPU may switch to STOP if FCs are missing.
Remember that the block numbers used to access the blocks are stored in the code of the
multiple instance block. These numbers (and in turn, the code) can be changed by using
the menu command Options > Rewire...., which provides access to the rewiring function in
the SIMATIC Manager. Exception: with protected blocks.

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8.7.5

How to Update Block and SFC Types

Introduction
After including a new version of a block type or SFC type in the master data library or after
adapting a block type in the master data library, you can use the "Update block types" function
to list all components in which an older version of the modified block type or SFC type is used.
You can also select the components in which the modified block type or SFC type should be
updated throughout the entire multiproject.
The blocks of the templates (process tag types, models) are also updated.
If differences are found at SFC types, you can call up the Version Cross Manager (VXM) by
using the "Display differences" command button before carrying out updating, if the VXM
optional package is installed. The VXM displays the detailed differences of the compared SFC
types.

Procedure
1. Select one or more blocks in the block folder of the master data library or one or more SFC
types in the chart folder or the chart folder.
2. Select the menu command Options > Charts > Update Block Types....
The "Update Block Types" dialog box opens.
3. Select the S7 programs to be checked for differences compared with the block types/SFC
types selected in the master data library.
4. Click "Continue".
All the selected S7 programs are checked and a further dialog box for selecting the block/
SFC types is opened. Here you also obtain information about the possible effects of
updating the block/SFC types.
5. Specify the block/SFC types to be updated for the individual S7 programs: All the block/
SFC types to be updated are selected. If necessary, you can deselect any types which are
not being updated.
If there are no block/SFC types to be updated, no block/SFC types are displayed. In this
case, close the dialog box.
6. Click "Finish".

Result
The block/SFC types are updated in all the selected S7 programs and a log is displayed.
Note
An update is required after changing blocks. Make the changes to the blocks only in the
master data library.

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Additional information
Online help on the dialog boxes

8.7.6

Adapting the Blocks

8.7.6.1

How to Adapt Blocks to Specific Projects

Introduction
The blocks from the PCS 7 libraries are suitable and usable for most situations encountered
during configuration. If blocks must be adapted for a specific project and for special
requirements, adapt the blocks before using them in the projects and then store them in the
master data library.

Overview of configuration steps

The following block properties and attributes can be adapted:
What?

Where?

Changing the Attributes of the Block I/Os

(Page 279)

LAD/CSF/STL Editor

Locking Message Attributes Against Changes at

Block Instances (Page 281)

PCS 7 message configuration

Translating Message Texts (Page 282)

SIMATIC Manager

Setting the Language for Display Devices

(Page 283)

SIMATIC Manager

Exporting/importing operator and display texts

(Page 284)

SIMATIC Manager

Note
You may only adapt the blocks to the project requirements in the library. We also assume
that you are adapting the blocks in the master data library.

8.7.6.2

How to Modify Attributes of the Block I/Os

Introduction
The block I/Os of the block types have attributes that you can adapt to the project requirements.

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Procedure
1. Select the block to be modified in the block folder of the master data library.
2. Select the menu command Edit > Open Object.
The LAD/STL/FBD editor is launched (if the block is protected, you will receive a message).
If you select an object in the tree of the interface, its content is displayed.
3. In the right-hand window, select the desired I/O followed by the menu command Edit >
Object Properties.
The "Properties" dialog box opens.
4. Select the "Attributes" tab
The attributes are displayed in the form of a table.
5. Modify the attributes and their values in this table, or enter them again.
If you click the "Attribute" column, a selection of the possible attributes for this I/O appear
in a drop-down list.
Modifying attributes is not difficult since there is a syntax check when the attributes are entered
and you will be informed of errors or missing information.
Note
Information regarding the use of attributes and their description can be found in the online
help for the LAD/STL/FBD editors.

Please Take Note of the Following Special Situations

Configure the texts for the attributes "S7_string_0", "S7_string_1", "S7_unit" and
"S7_shortcut" in the language that will be used by the operator on the OS. If you would like
to have these texts available on the OS in additional languages, they must be translated in
the WinCC text lexicon.
The "S7_enum" attribute can be used to assign an enumeration to a block parameter. In
addition, an "enumeration" data type with the name selected by the user is set up in the
ES. In addition, a data type parameter "BOOL," "BYTE," "INT," "DINT," "WORD," or
"DWORD" is created for the block parameters that use the enumeration. This parameter is
given the "S7_enum" system attribute. The ES defined "enumeration" name is used as the
value. The "enumeration" names can be configured in several different languages.
If you modify attributes that are synchronized with the faceplates or the block structure on
the OS (for example, S7_m_c), errors may occur when you interconnect the faceplates or
when you compile the OS.

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The attributes can be distinguished in the following manner:
Attributes with a "type character"
The property refers to the block type. Changes made to these attributes (for example,
S7_link) will also apply to all existing block instances.
Attributes with an "instance character"
The property refers to the individual instance. Changes made to these attributes (for
example, S7_visible) will not retroactively affect existing block instances but simply
function as the default option.
Exception: The attributes "S7_string_0", "S7_string_1", "S7_unit" and "S7_shortcut"
modifications are adopted by the CFC if the user has not changed the value in the block
instance.
Read back the parameters from the CPU
In the read back dialog box, you can set the parameters to be read back:
all (S7_read_back = true; default)
can be controlled and monitored (S7_m_c := 'true')
marked parameters (S7_read_back := 'true')
none
The block is excluded completely from read back
(S7_read_back = false).
You can find information about this in the section "How to Download to All CPUs (Page 576)".

8.7.6.3

How to Lock Message Attributes Against Changes at Block Instances

Message texts and message attributes

When using the "User-configurable message classes" function, refer to the information in the
section "User-configurable message classes".
Messages are important for the operator when controlling the process. With the aid of
messages, you can monitor and evaluate the process. Message texts and message classes
are preset in the block types in the PCS 7 libraries. Messages, for example, are "Actual value
too high", "External error", "Overdosing". These messages are sent by the automation system
when the corresponding event occurs.
You have the opportunity to adapt these message texts and their attributes to your particular
needs: The message texts and their attributes can be adapted in the block type or also in the
block instance. If you want to avoid message attributes being modified in the block instances,
you can lock the instances.

Procedure
1. Select the block to be modified in the block folder of the master data library.
2. Select the command Special Object Properties > Message... in the shortcut menu.
The "Message Configuration" dialog box opens. This displays all the messages configured
for this block.

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3. Place a check mark in the column

behind the text that you wish to lock.

4. Click "OK" to apply the changes.

Result
The text is locked.
Note
If block instances already exist, the locking of the message attribute can be passed on to the
instances by repeating the block import.

Additional information
For more detailed information on adapting operator and message texts, refer to the
Configuration Manual Process Control System PCS 7; Operator Station.

8.7.6.4

How to Compile Message Texts

Multilingual Message Texts

You can enter message texts in more than one language. The PCS 7 library blocks already
have prepared message texts in German, English and French, Italian and Spanish.
If you require a language that is not currently available for the message texts of blocks, you
can set the language and translate the texts.

Procedure Used for the Block Type Example

1. In the SIMATIC Manager, select the menu command Options > Language for Display
Devices....
2. From the list of "Available Languages", select the language to be displayed on the OS. Click
" -> " to transfer the selected language to the list of "Languages Installed in the Project".
3. Select the language from the "Languages installed in the project" group that you want to
set as the standard language and then click "As standard".
4. Click "OK".

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Additional information
Configuration manual Process Control System PCS 7; Operator Station

8.7.6.5

How to Set the Language for Display Devices

Language for Display Devices

The language for display devices is relevant for transferring messages from the ES to the OS
(Compile OS). If you have not selected the required language, the message texts are
transferred to the wrong column in the text library and do not appear in process mode.

Procedure
1. In the SIMATIC Manager, select the menu command Options > Language for Display
Devices....
2. Set the language for the PCS 7 blocks, for example, "German (Germany)".
3. Select the language from the "Languages installed in the project" list that you want to define
as the standard and then click "Standard".
4. Click "OK".
For your project, you can select several languages from the list of available languages and
define one of them as standard.

Additional information
Configuration manual Process Control System PCS 7; Operator Station
Online help for the dialog box

8.7.6.6

How to Create your own Blocks for the Master Data Library

Creating Your Own Blocks

You can create PCS 7-compliant AS blocks or faceplates yourself and store them in the master
data library.
You will find information on creating your own blocks in the manual Process Control System
PCS 7; Programming Instructions Blocks.
Here you will find a description on how to store your own blocks in a library and how they can
be installed on the target computer with setup for inclusion in the master data library.

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8.7.6.7

Using Faceplates and Block Icons for OS Pictures

Faceplates and block icons

Controlling and monitoring a block instance in process mode on the OS requires the
corresponding faceplate. The faceplate contains the graphic representation of all elements of
the technological block intended for operator control and monitoring. The faceplate is depicted
in a separate window in the OS and is opened via a block icon (typically placed in the OS
overview display).
For each technological block type of the PCS 7 Library there is already a corresponding
faceplate. Block icons are generated automatically following a menu command. You can also
create or adapt faceplates and block icons yourself.
Several block icons can be created in a process picture for each block type in order to depict
specific variants of a type.
Note
In CFC, you can assign the block icons to specific instances in the object properties of the
blocks.

Faceplates for block types of the PCS 7 "Advanced Process Library"

The display and operator input options of the faceplates for the block types of the PCS 7 library
are described in the PCS 7 Process Control System; Advanced Process Library manual.

Creating your own faceplates

You will find step-by-step instructions on creating your own faceplates in the PCS 7 Process
Control System; APL Style guide Programming Manual.

Creating Your Own Block Icons

You can find information on generating and adapting block icons in the configuration manual
Process Control System PCS 7; Operator Station.

Additional information
Configuration manual Process Control System PCS 7; Operator Station

8.7.6.8

How to Import/Export Blocks, I/Os and Messages

Introduction
The entire content of a table can be exported from the process object view for the external
assignment of modified parameter values and interconnections to a copied unit. You can then

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import the modified data again. This method can be used as an alternative to the Import/Export
Assistant.

Import/Export of Parameters, Signals, and Messages

To visualize the process in process mode, use the faceplates that show the plant operator
measured values, operating limits, unit of measure, and block operator texts.
Proceed as follows in the process object view when making centralized changes to the
parameters, signals, and messages of the faceplates:
Export the contents of the table to a file.
Edit the texts using standard applications (MS Excel, MS Access),
Import the modified texts.
All the editable fields for parameters, signals, and messages in the process object view are
imported/exported. The CFC charts in the selected and all lower-level hierarchy folders are
taken into account (according to the selection in the process object view).
After export, you receive a message indicating the CSV file and the path where the data were
stored. Here, the cells contents are displayed in double quotes separated by a semicolons so
that they can be edited with MS Excel or MS Access.
Note
The instances are edited during import/export procedure described above. The ability to make
centralized changes is lost.

Exporting the current view

From the process object view, you can also export any assembled view that contains the filter
and display settings. This can then be processed further in other tools for documentation
purposes, for example.
The export file contains all of the columns and visible fields from the current view, including
the corresponding column titles.

Languages
PCS 7 can be used to store all operating and display texts in any language. The only
requirement is that the language is already installed in your project.
The available languages can be displayed in the SIMATIC Manager with the menu command
Options > Language for Display Devices. The number of languages offered is specified when
Windows is installed (system characteristics).

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Structure of the Export and Import File for Blocks

The export file and the import file for blocks consists of the following 10 columns:
Columns

Column Titles

Meaning

1-3

Hierarchy; Chart; Block;

Identification of the block

4-9

Block comment; Create block symbol; Block

symbol;Operating and monitoring property;Reading
back allowed; Block group

Attributes that are exported/imported

10

Block type

Information about the block

Structure of the Export and Import File for I/Os

The export file and the import file for I/Os consists of the following 18 columns:
Columns

Column Titles

Meaning

1-4

Hierarchy; Chart; Block; I/O;

Identification of the I/O

5 - 14

I/O comment; Value; Unit; Interconnection; Signal;

Identifier; Text 0; Text 1; For test; Enumeration

Attributes that are exported/imported

15 - 18

Data type; I/O; Block type; I/O type.

Information on the I/O

Rules for the Export and Import File for I/Os

The CSV file for importing I/Os must include at least the first four columns for identification
of the I/O. The remaining columns are optional and can be used in any order.
The columns with information on the I/O are ignored when importing.
Empty text fields (cells) are ignored when importing. Therefore you can only create or modify
texts during importing but not delete them.
If several I/Os are listed for a block resulting in several rows for the block, then the block
comment will appear a corresponding number of times. If you modify the comment, only
the last line of the block comment will be considered during import.

Structure of the Export and Import File for Messages

The export file and the import file for messages consists of the following 20 columns:
Columns

Column Titles

Meaning

1-5

Hierarchy; Chart; Chart comment; Block; I/O;

Subnumber;

Identification of the I/O

6 - 19

Block comment; Class; Priority; Origin; OS area; Event;

Batch ID; Operator input; Free text 1; Free text 2; Free
text 3; Free text 4; Free text 5; Info text;

Attributes that are exported/imported

20

Block type

Information on the I/O

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Rules for the Export and Import File for Messages

The CSV file for importing message texts must include at least the first five columns for
identification of the I/O. The remaining columns are optional and can be used in any order.
Empty text fields (cells) are ignored when importing. Therefore you can only create or modify
texts during importing but not delete them.

Exporting the current view

1. Set the required view (select the tab, followed by Filter and Display).
2. Select the menu command Options > Process Objects > Export Current View....
An export file (CSV file) is generated; this contains all the selected information about the object
(project, hierarchy folder, or CFC chart) that has been selected in the tree.

Exporting Blocks
1. Select the menu command Options > Process Objects > Export Blocks
An export file (CSV file) is created that contains all the attributes and information about the
blocks of the object (project, hierarchy folder or CFC chart) selected in the tree window.

Exporting I/Os
1. Select the menu command Options > Process Objects > Export I/Os....
An export file (CSV file) is generated containing all the attributes of the selected I/Os and
information about the I/Os of the object (project, hierarchy folder, or CFC chart) selected in the
tree.
The information from the process object view ("Parameters" and "Signals" without filters)
including the titles is written.

Exporting All the I/Os

1. Select the menu command Options > Process Objects > Export All I/Os....
An export file (CSV file) is generated containing all the attributes and information about all the
I/Os of the object (project, hierarchy folder, or CFC chart) selected in the tree.
All I/Os means that it also takes account of I/Os which have not been selected for the process
object view.
The information from the process object view ("Parameters" and "Signals" without filters)
including the titles is written.

Exporting Messages
1. Select the menu command Options > Process Objects > Export Messages....
An export file (CSV file) is generated containing all the message texts (and block information)
concerning the object (project, hierarchy folder, or CFC chart) selected in the tree.

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Additional Editing
Note
Never overwrite management information (language identification or path specifications)
while editing the exported texts.
Only edit lines beginning with "T-ID=".
Note
Always open the file inside of the program, for example, when using MS Excel with the menu
command File > Open and not by double clicking the file.
Never edit the first column or the first row with the spreadsheet editing tool and do not delete
any semicolons.

Backup Export before Starting the Import

Before you import, a dialog box is displayed in which you can check the import file (name and
content). Here, you can also set the "Execute backup export" option.
Use the option "Execute backup export" to backup the current project data (attributes) before
starting the import.

Importing Blocks
1. Select the menu command Options > Process Objects > Import Blocks....
2. Select the required import file (CSV file).
The attributes and information of the blocks of the selected import file are imported into the
desired project. They are assigned to the blocks.

Importing block texts

1. Select the menu command Options > Process Objects > Import Block Texts....
2. Select the required import file (CSV file).
The block texts of all the CFCs within the selected import file are imported into the desired
project. In doing this, you assign the texts to the blocks of the named process tags (hierarchy,
chart, block, I/O).

Importing I/Os
1. Select the menu command Options > Process Objects > Import I/Os....
2. Select the required import file (CSV file).
The I/O attributes and information of the selected import file are imported into the desired
project. They are assigned to the I/Os of the designated process tags (hierarchy, chart, block,
I/O).

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Importing I/O texts

1. Select the menu command Options > Process Objects > Import I/O Texts....
2. Select the required import file (CSV file).
The texts of all the I/Os for all the CFCs within the selected import file are imported into the
desired project. In doing this, you assign the texts to the I/Os of the named process tags
(hierarchy, chart, block, I/O).

Importing Messages
1. Select the menu command Options > Process Objects > Import Messages....
2. Select the required import file (CSV file).
The message texts of the selected import file are imported into the desired project. They are
assigned to the blocks of the designated process tags (hierarchy, chart, block).

Additional information
Configuration manual Process Control System PCS 7; Operator Station
Online help on the dialog boxes

8.7.7

Working with process tag types

Introduction
Process tag types are saved automatically to the "Process tag types" folder in the master data
library as soon as a new process tag type is generated from a CFC chart. The process tag
types are managed in this master data library. The following functions are available:

Overview of the Functions

Below you will find an overview of the functions that are important when working with process
tags/process tag types.
These functions can be accessed by selecting the Options > Process tags menu command in
the SIMATIC Manager after you have selected a chart or process tag type.

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Function

Purpose

Creating/changing a
process tag type

Creating a process tag type from CFC charts:

You select the I/Os of blocks and charts that are to be assigned
parameter descriptions and signals.

You select blocks with messages for the assignment of message texts.

Changing an existing process tag type

Checking for inconsistencies between existing process tags and the
process tag type, as well as synchronization of any possible deviations.
Synchronize

The process tags in the project are automatically synchronized when you modify
the process tag type.
You can explicitly run a synchronization if inconsistencies have developed
between the process tag type and process tags (e.g. because it was not
possible to access all process tags of the project during automatic
synchronization).

Assigning/creating
an import file

An import file must be assigned to the process tag type concerned in order to
create process tags. Using the "Assign an import file to a process tag type"
wizard, carry out the following tasks:
Assign an existing import file
Open and check an import file that has already been assigned
Create and assign a new import file

Importing

Importing the data of the process tag types

The process tag type is copied as a process tag from the master data library to
the specified target projects. Thereafter the data is imported. The number of
process tags generated depends on the number of entries in the import file.
As a result of the import, a process tag of this process tag type is generated in
the target project for each line of the import file according to the specification
in the hierarchy path.

Exporting

Exporting the process tag data for a process tag type

The following options are available:
Selecting a process tag for individual export.
Select a higher-level hierarchy folder or the project node in order to select
all lower-level process tags for export.
As a result, one row is created in the relevant export file for each process tag
of a process tag type found.

Additional information
Section "How to Create a Process Tag Type from a CFC Chart (Page 443)"
Section "How to Change a Process Tag Type (Page 444)"
Section "How to Synchronize Process Tags with the Process Tag Type (Page 451)"
Section "What happens during import? (Page 547)"
Section "What happens during export? (Page 551)"
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8.7.8

Working with Models

Introduction
Models are created from the hierarchy folders in the master data library that contain the
required CFC charts. The new models are stored and managed in the master data library. The
following functions are available:

Overview of the Functions

Below you will find an overview of the functions that are important when working with models/
replicas.
These functions are available in the SIMATIC Manager with the menu command Options >
Models.
Function

Purpose

Creating/Modifying
Models

You can create models with the Import/Export Assistant (IEA) as follows:
You select the I/Os of blocks and charts that are to be assigned parameter
descriptions and signals and imported.
You select blocks with messages for the assignment of message texts.
You assign the import file to model data.
You obtain a model in which the selected I/Os and messages are each assigned
to a column of an import file.
If you modify an existing model and change the column structure or the column
titles, the assignment to the structure of the current IEA file is no longer correct.
In this case you must select a suitable IEA file or adapt the file.
If replicas of the modified model exist then modifications can be carried out on
the replicas.

Importing

Importing of the data of the models

The model is copied from the master data library to the specified target projects
as a replica. Thereafter the data is imported. The same number of replicas are
generated as there are entries in the import file.
As a result of the import, a replica of this model is created in the destination
project for each row of the import file, according to the information in the
hierarchy path .

Exporting

Exporting of the replica data for a model

The following options are available:
Selecting one model to export it individually.
Selecting an upper-level hierarchy folder or the project node in order to
select all lower-level replicas for export.
As the result, one row is created in the relevant export file for each replica of a
model found.

Additional information
Section "How to Create a Model (Page 486)"
Section "What Happens during Import? (Page 547)"

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Online help for PH, IEA and PO

8.7.9

How to save shared declarations

Introduction
If you have created your multiproject with the PCS 7 wizards, the master data library already
contains a "Shared Declarations" folder. You can then use this to store shared declarations
that can be used by various applications. You can explicitly create the "Shared Declarations"
folder if it does not yet exist.
The "Shared Declarations" folder contains the following subfolders:
Enumerations
Units
Equipment Properties

Shared declarations
You can define the following elements as shared declarations:
Enumerations
You can use enumerations to define textual representatives for the parameter values of
the block or chart I/Os with data types "BOOL," "BYTE," "INT," "DINT," "WORD," and
"DWORD". A suitable text is assigned to each value of an enumeration and this is displayed
at the I/O. Several values can be assigned to each enumeration.
Units
The unit of measure (for example, mbar, l/h, kg) is text with a maximum of 16 characters.
It can be entered during the parameter and interconnection descriptions of block or chart I/
Os. It is used for example, in process pictures when visualizing the values of the block I/
Os. All the units of measure included in the CFC basic set are available as defaults.
Equipment properties
Equipment properties are parameters of a unit, such as shell material, volumes etc. The
type of equipment property is defined as a "shared declaration". Instances of this type are
used in SIMATIC BATCH and its attributes are individually adapted.

Procedure
1. Select the master data library of the multiproject.
2. Select the menu command Insert > Shared Declarations > Shared Declarations.
The "Shared Declarations" folder is created with the subfolders "Enumerations", "Units"
and "Equipment Properties".
3. When declaring an enumeration, select the "Enumerations" folder and then the menu
command Insert > Shared declarations > Enumeration followed by the menu command
Insert > Shared declarations > Value.

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4. When declaring a unit, select the "Units" folder and then the menu command Insert > Shared
Declarations > Unit.
5. If you want to declare an equipment property, mark the "Equipment Properties" folder and
select the menu command Insert > Shared Declarations > Equipment Property.

Additional Functions in a Multiproject

The shared declarations function is tailored to the needs of the multiproject. The following
update functions are important for multiprojects:
Menu Command

Purpose

Options > Shared Declarations >

Update in Multiproject

You can select the following update methods here:

Merge the shared declarations of all projects in the multiproject
Export the shared declarations of one project in other projects

Options > Shared Declarations >

Display Full Log

This opens the full log listing all errors that occurred in the most
recent synchronization of the shared declarations in the
multiproject.
No log is generated if no errors occurred in the most recent update
of all projects.

Options > Shared Declarations >

Check Plausibility

This checks the values of the enumerations for uniqueness.

Options > Shared Declarations >

Display Full Log Plausibility Check

This opens the full log for the plausibility check of the shared
declarations. Here, you will see a list of the projects in the
multiproject where errors or warnings were detected. A log has
been created for each listed project. You can open the log file by
selecting the project and then the menu command Shared
Declarations > Logs....

Additional information
Online help for the SIMATIC Manager

8.7.10

How to Test Library Objects

Testing Library Objects

We recommend that you thoroughly test objects before storing them in the master data library.
Use the functions for compiling, downloading testing of the tool in which you created the
respective object for testing.
Store the objects in the master data library after successfully testing them.
After the test declare the process tag and model as a process tag type or as a model. These
objects are then automatically stored in the master data library.

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Requirement
The AS must be accessible from the engineering station since the test is always executed in
the AS. Test the corresponding OS pictures in the OS if the models contain OS pictures.

Additional information
Online help of the relevant tools (for example, CFC Editor)

8.7.11

How to document library objects

Documenting Library Objects

Use the documenting and printing functions (e.g. the CFC Editor functions or the functions in
the LAD/STL/FBD editors) in the tool used to create the library objects if you would like to
document library objects.

Additional information
Online help of the relevant tools (for example, CFC Editor)

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8.8

Distributing the Multiproject for Distributed Editing (Multiproject

Engineering)

Note to Reader
Pay attention to the following sections if you now want to edit the multiproject (including the
master data library) on distributed stations and with several editors at the same time.
If you do not want to distribute the multiproject for editing, you can skip the following sections
and continue with the section "Configuring the Hardware".

Introduction
It is possible to edit the projects of the multiproject on distributed stations allowing several
editors to work on smaller handier projects at the same time.
The distributed editing of projects and the merging on a central engineering station server for
cross-project functions is the most efficient method compared with other procedures.
Despite distributing the projects on several engineering stations, it is possible to read other
projects at any time. This can, for example, be used to copy functions and to access libraries.
Note
You should always work with a multiproject even if it only contains one project. In this case,
you do not need to distribute it for editing.

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Requirements
If you want to distribute projects on different computers within a network, the following
conditions must always be met:
The projects are located in folders that are shared for read and write access.
The folders in which the multiproject or the projects are to be located must be set for
sharing before the multiproject is set up.
The share names must be unique within the network.
The shares and share names of the resources (folders) involved in the multiproject must
not be changed.
Reason: when a project is inserted into the multiproject, PCS 7 generates a reference
to the location of this project. The reference depends on the share and share names of
the resources involved.
A project can only be found using the share name under which it was included in the
multiproject.
For security reasons complete drives should not be shared.
Folders must only be shared in one hierarchy level.
PCS 7 must be installed on the computers where the folders containing the projects are
located. PCS 7 provides the necessary database server functions for accessing the projects.
If you include projects for which you have configured messages in a multiproject, make
sure that the message number ranges of the CPUs do not overlap if you are using projectoriented assignment of message numbers. If you use CPU-oriented message number
assignment, such overlapping does not occur.
If you execute cross-project functions, we recommend consolidating all projects on one
programming device/personal computer.
If you want to execute cross-project functions while the projects are distributed on different
computers then comply with the following:
All the computers on which the projects and the multiproject are located can be reached
over the network during the entire editing time.
While class-project functions are executing, no editing must take place.

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Recommendations
The following recommendations apply to working with multiprojects:
One engineer manages the multiproject centrally. This engineer creates the structures for
the projects. This person also distributes the projects for distributed editing and returns
them again to the multiproject (including synchronization of the cross-project data and
execution of cross-project functions).
The following activities should only be performed on the central engineering station:
Moving, copying, and deleting the projects of the multiproject
Moving projects out of the multiproject for distributed editing
Merging of the projects into the multiproject following distributed editing
It is not possible to make a general recommendation about how many stations a project
should have. We recommend that projects on a distributed engineering station have only
one 1 AS or 1 OS.
Only move the PCS 7 objects to a distributed engineering station that are actually necessary
for editing. This means that all other objects of the multiproject are available for editing on
other distributed engineering stations.
Keep in mind the number of available project editors when distributing the projects.
Note
If there is only one OS in the project, this must always be recompiled on the central
engineering station. This ensures the correct structure of the cross-project connections
to the automation systems.

Rules for Multiproject Engineering with SIMATIC BATCH

NOTICE
For multiproject engineering with SIMATIC BATCH, distributed engineering on distributed
engineering stations including testing is only possible when certain conditions are met and
the additional steps are taken.
You can find additional information on this topic on the Internet (http://
support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/23785345).

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Additional information
Section "Conditions for Additional Editing in the Multiproject (Page 298)".

8.8.1

Conditions for Additional Editing in the Multiproject

Boundary conditions
Observe the following conditions when working in the multiproject:
Network operation is only possible if an operating system is installed on the central
engineering station in accordance with the requirements of the "pcs7 readme.rtf" file
(Section: "Operating System Selection").
The same applies to distributed engineering stations.
The storage location of projects within the network must be specified in UNC notation: \
\computername\sharename\storagepath
not designated with the letter of the drive (not "d:\projects\storagepath...").
The folder with the project must already be shared with other project editors on the relevant
PC. The share name must be unique.
The storage paths must not be modified later (after storing projects)!
All the projects and the S7 programs must have unique names within the multiproject.
After distributed editing of projects containing an OS, each OS must be recompiled on the
central engineering station. To speed up compilation, unmodified objects can be
deactivated in the "Compile and Download Objects" dialog box (menu command in the
SIMATIC Manager PLC > Compile and Download Objects).
A mixture of the previous project-oriented and the new CPU-oriented message number
concept is not possible.

Rules for multiproject Engineering with SIMATIC BATCH

NOTICE
For multiproject engineering with SIMATIC BATCH, distributed engineering on distributed
engineering stations including testing is only possible when certain conditions are met and
the additional steps are taken.
You will find additional information on this topic on the Internet (http://
support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/23785345).

Additional information
Section "Merging projects after distributed editing (multiproject engineering) (Page 532)"
Section "Compiling and downloading (Page 573)"
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8.8.2

Overview of the Steps

Prior to Distribution
There is no particular point in time at which the projects should be moved to the distributed
engineering stations. The "Must/Optional" columns in the following table indicate which tasks
must be performed and which can be performed prior to distribution.
The description for executing the configuration is structured according to this series of steps.
Activity

Information in the section

Must

Create the
multiproject with (all)
projects (structure)

Creating the PCS 7 Project

Creating the Basic

Configuration for all
the Projects of the
Multiproject

Configuring the SIMATIC and PC Stations

Optional
X

Creating the Plant Hierarchy

Creating the Master Data Library

Configuring the Hardware

Creating the Network Connections

Creating the SIMATIC Connections

Distribution -> Distributed Editing -> Merging

The following list of steps also reflects the recommended order in which the activities should
be performed.
Activity

Information in the Section

Where?

Move projects to
How to Move Projects to Distributed
distributed
Engineering Stations (Page 301)
engineering stations
for distributed editing

Central Engineering station:

SIMATIC Manager

Edit projects on
distributed stations

How to Continue Editing Projects on Distributed

Stations (Page 302)

Distributed engineering
station

Merge projects on
the central
engineering station

How to Move Projects Edited on Distributed

Stations to the Central Engineering Station
(Page 533)

Central Engineering station:

SIMATIC Manager

Prior to Distribution or after Merging

Must/Optional indicates whether the activity must or can be performed after distributing.
Activity

Information in Section

Must

Executing crossproject functions

How to Merge Subnets from Different Projects

into a Multiproject (Page 534)

Cross-project Connections in a Multiproject

(Page 392)
Compile/download
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8.8.3

How to Store the Projects in the Multiproject

Requirements
The multiproject is located on a central engineering station to which all other engineering
stations have access.
The multiproject contains the libraries (in particular the master data library with the models
and process tag types).

Storing the Projects

Projects which are to be inserted into the multiproject can be created in the following
manner:
Creating projects on the central Engineering Station and then moving them to the distributed
Engineering Stations for editing.
For additional information, refer to the section "How to Move Projects to Distributed
Engineering Stations (Page 301)"
Creating projects on the distributed Engineering Stations (incl. HW configuration) and
inserting them into the multiproject at a later date.
For additional information, refer to the section "How to Move Projects Edited on Distributed
Stations to the Central Engineering Station (Page 533)"

Procedure
1. Specify the storage location for your projects. Create the required folder structure with the
Windows Explorer.
Observe the information in the following sections:
Distributing the Multiproject for Distributed Editing (Multiproject Engineering)
(Page 295)
Conditions for Additional Editing in the Multiproject (Page 298)
2. In the SIMATIC Manager, select the menu command Options > Customize and set the
storage location of the projects, multiprojects, and libraries. Comply with the DOS name
conventions.

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Additional information
Online help for the SIMATIC Manager

8.8.4

How to Move Projects to Distributed Engineering Stations

Requirements
The project is physically located on the central engineering station and is included in the
multiproject.
The distributed engineering station is obtainable over the network.

Procedure
1. Select the project in the multiproject that you want to move to the distributed engineering
station in the component view of the SIMATIC Manager.
2. Select the menu command File> Save as ....
3. Make the following settings:
Enable the "Insert in multiproject" option.
Select the "Current multiproject" entry from the corresponding drop-down list.
Enable the "Replace current project" option.
Enter the required storage location (path) on the distributed engineering station (in UNC
notation).
4. Click "OK".

Result
An identical copy of the project of the central engineering station is created on the distributed
engineering station. The copy is inserted automatically in the multiproject and replaces the
original project.
The existing original project is removed from the multiproject, but remains on the central
engineering station. You can either keep the original project as a backup or delete it.
Note
Before the copied project can be copied back to its old location (same folder name), this
backup must be deleted.
Note
In the same way, you can also save the project on a data medium and pass this on for
distributed editing or archive the project with the "Archive" function and pass on the archive
on a data medium.

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Removing a Project from the Multiproject (Alternative)

Note
You can also move a project to a distributed engineering station as follows:
1. In the component view of the SIMATIC Manager select the project within the multiproject
that you remove from the multiproject.
2. Select the menu command File > Multiproject > Remove for Editing...
The "Select Directory" dialog box opens.
3. Select a directory and click "OK".
Result
The project is marked as "removed for editing" and displayed in gray.
When a project has been removed, in contrast to the procedure described above, you can
not use the "Archive", "Save As", and "Compile OS" functions.

Additional information
Section "Merging Projects after Distributed Editing (Multiproject Engineering) (Page 532)"
Section "How to Move Project Edited on Distributed Stations to the Central Engineering
Station (Page 533)"

8.8.5

How to Continue Editing Projects on Distributed Stations

Requirement
All the PCS 7 software components required for editing are installed on the distributed
engineering station.

Distributed Editing of the Project

The following unrestricted functions can be executed if you distribute the project for editing:
All non cross-project functions
The following partial functions can be executed as usual:
Pure editing work
Compiling of an AS
Downloading an AS over a preselected module (not with the option "PC internal (local)")
Special additional actions are necessary when you execute the following tasks on a distributed
ES:
Downloading an AS directly via the interface module of the distributed engineering station
Testing the OS in process mode (OS simulation)

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Downloading an AS via the interface module of the distributed ES

Execute the following actions in the project if you want to download an AS for test purposes:
1. Insert a local SIMATIC PC station with a suitable CP module into the project.
2. Configure S7 connections (configured connection) from this OS to the AS.
If you want to test an OS on an engineering station in process mode (Start OS Simulation
shortcut menu), the two steps above are necessary regardless of the programming device/PC
interface setting. In addition, the following step is also necessary:
1. Customize the computer name in WinCC Explorer.
Note
These changes must be reversed before the project is copied or moved back to the central
engineering station.

Additional information
Section "How to Move Projects Edited on Distributed Stations to the Central Engineering
Station (Page 533)"

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8.9

Configuring the Hardware

Overview
Configuring the hardware involves the following topics:
Defining a Project-Specific Catalog Profile (Page 305)
Exporting/Importing the Hardware Configuration (Page 306)
Overview of Configuration Steps (Page 308)
Principle of Time Synchronization (Page 327)
How to Configure the Distributed I/Os (Page 330)
Principle of Configuration Changes in RUN (Page 343)
Configuring the hardware of high-precision time stamps (Page 361)
How to Activate Acknowledgment-triggered Reporting (QTM) (Page 362)
How to Download the Configuration in CPU-STOP (Page 363)

8.9.1

Overview of Hardware Configuration

Introduction
The configuration of the hardware involves the configuration of your plant at the automation
level (AS, OS, BATCH, Route Control, OpenPCS 7) in the SIMATIC Manager and in
HW Config. You may create your SIMATIC 400 stations distributed in various projects and
configure the required I/O and communication hardware.
You configure various project types in the PCS 7 OS according to the structure of your plant.
For example, you can configure process cells with one or more OS servers or OS clients.
Generally, you work with a multiple station project and create several OS servers and OS
clients.
In addition you can create and configure redundant components in the hardware configuration
(for example redundant OS, use of H-stations).

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Overview of Configuration Tasks

This overview shows you the recommended order in which the individual configuration steps
should be carried out, and tells you which tools should be used to do the configuration work:
What?

Where?

Adding all the SIMATIC 400 stations to the project.

SIMATIC Manager

Inserting the engineering station, operator stations, BATCH stations,

Route Control stations, external archive server and OpenPCS 7 station
as PC stations into the project.
Adding hardware components to the SIMATIC 400 stations.

HW Config

You insert hardware components and applications that belong to the

particular PC station.

Note to readers
For multiproject engineering, the SIMATIC 400 stations and PC stations are often already in
your project. The following section describes how you continue by adding the hardware
components to the SIMATIC 400 stations.
If the PC stations are not yet configured, first work through the following sections in the chapter
"Configuring the SIMATIC and PC stations (Page 234)" before you continue.

Additional information
Information on configuring the hardware for the operator stations can also be found in the
configuration manual, Process Control System PCS 7; Operator Station.

8.9.2

Defining a Project-Specific Catalog Profile

Advantage of the Project-Specific Catalog Profile

You can store a specific catalog profile for the hardware in each multiproject. In this way, you
will make sure that everyone who works on the individual projects of the multiproject uses the
same hardware. You can make this project-specific catalog profile available centrally (access
via the network) or you can store it on a distributed station with the other data for distributed
editing.

Setting up a Project-Specific Catalog Profile

1. Select the menu command Options > Edit Catalog Profiles in HW Config.
Two catalog profiles are opened: The "standard" profile and an "empty" profile that does
not contain any components yet.
2. Drag the folders and modules you require from the standard profile window to the "empty"
profile window. You can also adapt the structure to your needs with the menu command
Insert > Folder.
3. Save the new catalog profile with the menu command Profile > Save As.

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The new catalog profile is created. It then appears in the "Profile" selection list of the "Hardware
Catalog" window, where it can be selected.
Note
DP slaves installed later (using GSD files) are only contained in the "Standard" profile
("Additional Field Devices" folder) and are not automatically included in user-created profiles!

Exporting a Project-Specific Catalog Profile

To make a catalog profile available at another workstation, export the catalog profile as follows:
1. Select the menu command Options > Edit Catalog Profiles in HW Config.
2. Select the menu command Profile > Export.
3. Select the catalog profile you want to export and set the destination path for the export.
The catalog profile is copied to the configured target in *.dat format. You can also save the file
to disk and forward it in this way.

Importing a Project-Specific Catalog Profile

1. Select the menu command Options > Edit Catalog Profiles in HW Config at the workstation
at which you want to use the catalog profile.
2. Select the menu command Profile > Import.
3. Set the path to the source and select the catalog profile you want to import.
The catalog profile is imported and appears in the "Profile" selection list of the hardware catalog.
Note
You can remove catalog profiles that you do not require with the menu command Profile >
Delete.

8.9.3

Exporting/Importing the Hardware Configuration

Introduction
You cannot only edit station configurations within the project (e.g. by saving or opening). You
can also export it to a text file (ASCII file, CFG file), edit (adapt) it and then import it again
independently of the project. The symbolic names of the inputs and outputs can also be
exported and imported.

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Application
The export/import functions can be used as follows, for example:
Data import from hardware planning tools
Station configuration using electronic media (for example, e-mail)
The export file can be printed out with a word processing system or can be edited for
documentation purposes.

Where Is it Described?
You can find a detailed description of importing and exporting the hardware configuration in
the section "Import/Export of the Hardware Configuration (Page 561)".

8.9.4

Configuring the SIMATIC 400 Station (CPU, CPs, Central I/O)

8.9.4.1

Creating the Concept for Address Assignment

Introduction
Before you can start with the configuration of the hardware, first create a concept for assigning
addresses. The networks are independent of each other and have their own range of numbers
for addresses.
We distinguish between the following addresses:
Node Addresses
Input/Output Addresses (I/O Addresses)

Node Addresses
Node addresses are addresses of programmable modules (PROFIBUS, Industrial Ethernet
addresses). They are needed in order to address the various nodes of a subnet, e.g. to
download a user program over the plant bus (Industrial Ethernet) to a CPU. You will find more
information about assigning node addresses on a subnet in the section on networking stations.

Input/Output Addresses (I/O Addresses)

Input/output addresses (I/O addresses) are needed in order to read inputs or to set outputs in
the user program.
Principle: PCS 7 assigns the input and output addresses when modules are placed in the
SIMATIC 400 station in HW Config. This means that every module has its own starting address,
i.e. the address of the first channel. The addresses of the other channels are derived from this
starting address. For ease of use, the addresses can be assigned symbolic names (symbol
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Plant Configuration Options

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Note
For the high-precision time stamp, PROFIBUS DP must be connected to the SIMATIC 400
station via a CP 443-5 Extended or via the internal PROFIBUS DP interface.

8.9.4.2

Overview of Configuration Steps

Overview
The following table provides you with an overview of the various configuration steps and the
corresponding tools.

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What?

Where?

Creating a SIMATIC 400 station (Page 310)

SIMATIC Manager

Inserting modules in a SIMATIC 400 station (Page 311)

HW Config

Inserting a communications processor (CP) (Page 315)

HW Config

Setting the CPU properties (Page 317)

HW Config

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What?

Where?

Setting the process image (Page 321)

HW Config

Configuring fault-tolerant systems (H systems) (Page 326)

HW Config

See the manual Process Control System PCS 7; Fault-tolerant

Process Control Systems for more information.
Configuring Fail-safe Systems (F systems) (Page 326)

HW Config

See the manual Automation Systems S7-400F/S7-400FH,

Fail-safe Systems for more information.
Setting the time synchronization (Page 329)

HW Config

Configuring the distributed I/O for standard (Page 330)

HW Config

Configuring the distributed I/O devices for configuration

changes in RUN (CiR) (Page 348)

HW Config

Assigning icons for the input and output addresses

(Page 317)

HW Config (Symbol Table)

Configuring PA devices (Page 335)

PDM

Configuring the diagnostic repeater (Page 336)

SIMATIC Manager + HW Config

Configuring intelligent field devices (Page 338)

PDM

Configuring HART devices (Page 340)

PDM

Configuring Y links and Y adapters (Page 342)

HW Config

Configuring the hardware of high-precision time stamps

(Page 361)

HW Config

Activating acknowledgment-triggered reporting (Page 362)

HW Config

Downloading the configuration to the CPU (Page 363)

HW Config

Recommended Order for the Tasks

The tasks involved in configuring and assigning parameters to a process cell should ideally
be carried out in the order shown below:
Order of the tasks
Creating a station
How to create a SIMATIC station (Page 310)
Calling the application for configuring the HW
Arranging the central rack
Arranging modules in the rack
How to insert the modules in a SIMATIC station (Page 311)
Inserting and configuring the distributed I/O
Assigning the icons
Specifying the properties of modules/interfaces
Setting the CPU properties (Page 317)
Setting the process image (Page 321)
Saving a configuration and consistency check
Downloading a configuration to a PLC
How to download the configuration to the CPU (Page 363)
Uploading from the target system to the programming device (reload, e.g. for service purposes).

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Additional information
Online Help for HW Config

8.9.4.3

How to Create a SIMATIC 400 Station

Introduction
In multiproject engineering, automation systems may have already been created in your
project. You can insert additional automation systems as follows:
With PCS 7 "Expand Project" wizard
You can find information about this in the section "How to Expand a Project with
Preconfigured Stations (Page 225)".
Manually if you do not use any supplied bundles (described below)

SIMATIC 400 station

When you create an automation system, you require a SIMATIC 400 station with a power
supply, a CPU and an Ethernet communication processor (can be omitted when using a CPU
with integrated Ethernet interface). You then configure the central and distributed I/O and any
further modules you require. The following sections explain how to insert the individual
components in the project and set their properties.

Procedure
Before you can start to configure and assign parameters, you will need a SIMATIC 400 station
in your project that you can insert at the level immediately below the project, where you can
then set its properties.
1. Select the project to which you want to add another automation system in the SIMATIC
Manager component view.
2. Select the menu command Insert > Station > SIMATIC 400 Station.
A new SIMATIC PC station is inserted in the selected project.
3. Repeat the procedure to add further automation systems.
You can change the names as required by selecting the menu command Object Properties
from the SIMATIC 400 station shortcut menu.

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Additional information
Section "How to Insert Modules to a SIMATIC 400 Station (Page 311)"

8.9.4.4

How to Insert Modules to a SIMATIC 400 Station

Introduction
After you have created the SIMATIC 400 station, add the hardware components to the station
from the hardware catalog.

Hardware Catalog
The hardware catalog is normally displayed when you open HW Config. If this is not the case,
open it in HW Config with the menu command View > Catalog.

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In the bottom third of the catalog, you will see the order number and a brief description of the
currently selected component. Compare this order number with the order number of your
existing component. You can then be sure that you have selected the right component.
Note
In the hardware catalog, you can select from various profiles (Standard, PCS 7, etc.). All the
profiles are based on the "Standard" profile and represent a subset of this profile.
The "PCS 7_Vx.y" profile is displayed by default when you first start the hardware
configuration. This profile shows the current versions of all modules and devices released for
PCS 7 Vx.y.
If you cannot find the module you require in this profile (for example, an older CPU that is
nevertheless released for PCS 7), select the "Standard" profile and then select the required
module from it. Please note that module default settings may vary from one module to another.
Information about the modules approved for use is available in the Process Control System
PCS 7; Released Modules manual.
You can create an individual profile with the modules and devices which you frequently
require: You can find information on this in the section "Defining a Project-Specific Catalog
Profile (Page 305)".

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Procedure
1. In the component view, select the station and double-click the "Hardware" object in the
detail window.
HW Config and the hardware catalog open.

Note
When you want to add additional modules to a SIMATIC 400 station created with the PCS
7 wizards, continue with Step 6.
2. In the SIMATIC 400 > Rack-400 hardware catalog, select the required rack and insert it by
dragging with the mouse.
Make sure that the arrangement selected here matches the arrangement of the physical
hardware.
3. In the "SIMATIC 400 > PS-400" hardware catalog, select the required power supply and
add it by dragging with the mouse.
4. In the SIMATIC 400 > CPU-400 hardware catalog, select the required CPU and insert it by
dragging with the mouse.
5. Click "OK" to confirm the "Properties - PROFIBUS Interface" dialog box that opens.

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6. Proceed in the same way to add any other components you require, for example:
"SM 400": digital and analog signal modules (CPUs)
"CP 400": communication modules: You can find information on this in the section "How
to Insert a Communications Processor (Page 315)".
7. Select the menu command Station > Save in HW Config.

Setting the Properties of the Integral PROFIBUS DP Interfaces

When you add a CPU you have to set the properties of the integral PROFIBUS DP interfaces
of that CPU.
Follow the steps below:
1. Select the PROFIBUS DP interface of the CPU.
2. Select the menu command Edit > Object Properties.
3. Click the "Properties" button of the interface in the "General" tab.
4. Network the PROFIBUS DP interface with a PROFIBUS network by selecting the
PROFIBUS network and assigning the required address.
If you have not yet created a PROFIBUS network, you can create a new network with the
"New" button.
5. Then click "OK" twice.
The "Properties" dialog box closes.
Note
If you want to connect PROFIBUS DP to a CP 443-5 Extended, you do not need to set the
properties.
Note that the integral PROFIBUS DP interface does not perform the same range of functions
as the CP 443-5 Extended (e.g. number of PROFIBUS nodes).

Adding and Setting Additional IF Interface Modules

1. Select a module slot (IF1/IF2) of the CPU.
2. Select the menu command Insert > Insert Object.
3. In the dialog boxes that then open, select:
CPU
Firmware version
Interface module
4. Click the interface "Properties" button in the "Parameters" tab.

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5. Network the PROFIBUS DP interface with a PROFIBUS network by selecting the
PROFIBUS network and assigning the required address.
If you have not yet created a PROFIBUS network, you can create a new network with the
"New" button.
6. Then click "OK" twice.
The "Properties" dialog box closes.

Additional information
Section "How to Configure the Distributed I/O (Page 330)"
Section "How to Insert a Communications Processor (Page 315)"

8.9.4.5

How to Insert a Communications Processor

CP 443-1 for Connecting to the Plant Bus

You require the CP 443-1 communications processor for the connection between automation
systems, engineering station or operator stations and Route Control stations over the plant
bus (Industrial Ethernet).
Note
If you use a CPU with an integrated Ethernet interface, you can make the connection to the
plant bus with it. You then do not need a CP 443-1 communication processor.

Adding a CP 443-1
1. Select the required SIMATIC 400 station from the component view and double-click the
"Hardware" object in the detail window.
The hardware configuration of the automation system is opened.
2. Select "SIMATIC 400 > CP-400 > Industrial Ethernet ..." in the hardware catalog and drag
the CP you require.
Make sure that the arrangement selected here matches the arrangement of the physical
hardware.
Once you have inserted the CP, the "Properties - Ethernet Interface CP 443-1" dialog box
is opened.
3. Activate the check box "Set MAC address/Use ISO protocol" and assign the desired MAC
address (for example 08.00.06.01.00.12 or the preset address of the CP used), or accept
the default address.
Make sure that the address is unique on the bus.
4. Enter the IP address and subnet mask or deactivate the "IP protocol is being used" check
box.

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5. Click "New" and replace the name "Ethernet(1)" with a name that will be more meaningful
later on.
6. Then click "OK" twice.
The "Properties" dialog box closes.

CP 443-5 Extended for Interfacing with the Distributed I/O

In addition (or as an alternative) to the PROFIBUS DP interfaces integrated in the CPU, you
can use the CP 443-5 Extended to interface with your distributed I/O. With each further CP
443-5 Extended, you can insert further DP chains and theoretically address 126 more DP
slaves.
Note
The high-precision time stamps are used in conjunction with the IM 153-2 or routing
(parameter assignment for the DP/PA slaves over the ES and the plant bus) via the integrated
PROFIBUS DP interface or the CP 443-5 Extended.

Adding a CP 443-5 Extended

1. Select the required SIMATIC 400 station from the component view and double-click the
"Hardware" object in the detail window.
The hardware configuration of the automation system is opened.
2. Select "SIMATIC 400 > CP-400 > PROFIBUS ..." in the hardware catalog and drag and
add the required CP to the SIMATIC 400 station.
Once you have inserted the CP, the "Properties - PROFIBUS Interface CP 443-5 Ext" dialog
box is opened.
3. Assign the required PROFIBUS address for the
DP Master ("Parameter" tab; "Address:" list box).
Note
The addresses 1 and 126 are default addresses for DP slaves. Do not use the default
addresses in your project.
4. Click "New" and replace the name "PROFIBUS(1)" with a name that will later be more
meaningful.
5. Select the "Network Settings" tab and set the transmission rate "1.5 Mbps" and the "DP"
profile.
6. Then click "OK" twice.
The "Properties" dialog box for the PROFIBUS interface closes.

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Additional information
Online Help for HW Config

8.9.4.6

How to Assign Symbols to Input and Output Addresses

Introduction
You can assign symbols to the addresses of inputs and outputs when configuring modules
without needing to start the symbol table in the SIMATIC Manager (symbols editor).
You can also find information about this in the section "Free Assignment between Hardware
and Software (Page 179)"
Note
The assigned symbols are not downloaded when you download to the station with the menu
command PLC > Download to Module....
Effect: If you use menu command PLC > Upload to PG to upload to the programming device,
no symbols are displayed.

Procedure
1. Select the digital/analog module whose addresses you want to assign symbols to.
2. Select the menu command Edit > Symbols....
The symbol table opens.
3. Enter the required symbols for the addresses listed.
4. Click "OK".
Tip:
If you click the "Add Symbol" button in the dialog box, the name of the address is entered as
a symbol.

Additional information
Online Help for HW Config

8.9.4.7

Setting the CPU Properties

Overview
The CPU properties are entered automatically for PCS 7 in HW Config. They are suitable for
most application scenarios. You can also find information about this in the section "Default
Parameter Values for the CPUs (Page 326)".
The following table contains the most important settings of the CP properties for PCS 7.

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What?

Where?

Setting the CPU startup mode (see below)

HW Config (Object Properties)

Setting OB 85 (I/O access error) (see below)

HW Config (Object Properties)

Setting the Process Image (Page 321)

HW Config (Object Properties)

Adapting the local data (see below)

HW Config (Object Properties)

Setting the CPU Startup Mode

The S7-400 CPU is capable of the following types of startup:
Warm restart
Cold restart
Hot restart

Warm restart
In a warm restart, execution of the program restarts at the beginning of the program with a
"basic setting" of the system data and user address areas. Non-retentive timers, counters, and
memory bits are reset. All data blocks and their contents are retained.
When you restart (warm restart) an S7-400 (for example by changing the mode selector from
STOP to RUN or by turning the power ON) organization block OB100 is processed before
cyclic program execution begins (OB 32 - OB 38). As default, all the PCS 7 blocks that have
a special startup behavior are installed in OB100.
Warm restart = Default setting for PCS 7 and normal applications

Cold restart
A cold restart is used only in exceptional situations when one of the following functions is
required:
During a cold restart, the process image input table is read and the user program is
executed, starting at the first command in OB1.
Data blocks created by SFCs in the RAM are deleted, while the other data blocks have the
default values from the load memory.
The process image and all timers, counters, and memory bits are reset regardless of
whether they were set as retentive.
Note
A cold restart is not permitted when using S7-400 CPUs in the PCS 7 process control
system and Blocks from PCS 7 libraries.

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Hot restart
In a hot restart, program execution is resumed at the pointer to which it was interrupted (timers,
counters, and memory bits are not reset).
Note
A hot restart is not permitted when using S7-400 CPUs in the PCS 7 process control system.

Setting the Startup Mode

1. Select the CPU in HW Config.
2. Select Edit > Object Properties.
The "Properties - CPU..." dialog box opens.
3. Open the "Startup" tab.
Recommendation: apply the default settings.
4. Set the required startup type under "Startup after Power On".
5. Click "OK".

Setting OB 85 (I/O Access Error)

The CPU's operating system calls OB 85 if an error occurs while the process image is being
updated (module does not exist or defective) and the OB call was not suppressed during
configuration.
If you wish to activate the OB 85 call for I/O access errors (I/O AAE), we recommend that you
activate the "Only for incoming and outgoing errors" option. In this way, you will not increase
the CPU's cycle time by repeatedly calling OB 85, as would be the case with the "For each
individual access" option.
The "Only for incoming and outgoing errors" option is the default setting for PCS 7
Apart from the configured reaction "Only for incoming and outgoing errors", the address space
of a module also influences how often OB85 starts:
For a module with an address space up to a double word, OB85 starts once, for example,
for a digital module with up to 32 inputs or outputs, or for an analog module with two
channels.
For modules with a larger address space, OB85 starts as often as the number of double
word commands required to access it, for example, twice for a four-channel analog module.

Configuring the Response to I/O Access Errors

1. Select the CPU in HW Config.
2. Select the menu command Edit > Object Properties.
The "Properties - CPU..." dialog box opens.
3. Select the "Cycle/Clock Memory" tab.

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4. Select the "Only for incoming and outgoing errors" setting from the "OB 85 call for I/O access
areas" drop-down list.
5. Click "OK".

Modifying the Local Data

The CPU has limited memory for the temporary variables (local data) of blocks currently being
executed. The size of this local memory, the local data stack, depends on the particular CPU.
The local data stack stores the following elements:
The temporary variables of the local data of blocks
The start information on the organization blocks
Information on the transfer of parameters
Interim results of the logic in Ladder programs
When you create organization blocks, you can declare temporary variables (TEMP) that are
available only while the block is running. They are then overwritten. Before the first access,
the local data must be initialized. Each organization block also requires 20 bytes of local data
for its startup information.
Assigning Local Data to Priority Classes
The local data requirements are assigned via the priority classes.
The local data stack is divided equally between the priority classes by default. This means that
each priority class has its own local data area. This ensures that high-priority classes and their
OBs have space for their local data.
The priority classes do not all need the same amount of memory in the local data stack. With
suitable parameter settings for the S7-400 CPUs, it is possible to set local data areas of
different sizes for the various priority classes. You can deselect priority classes that are not
required. This extends the memory area of the S7-400 CPUs available for other priority classes.
Deselected OBs are ignored during program execution and therefore save computing time.
The calculation of the local data is described in an FAQ on the Web.

Modifying Local Data

1. Select the CPU in HW Config
2. Select the menu command Edit > Object Properties.
The "Properties - CPU..." dialog box opens.
3. Select the "Memory" tab and adapt the local data if necessary.
You can find further information about this in the online help.
4. Click "OK".
Note
Make sure that you also take into account any reserves configured for CiR (configuration
change in RUN).

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Setting the Process Image

You can find information about this in the section "Setting the Process Image (Page 321)".

Additional information
Section "Default Parameter Values for the CPUs (Page 326)"
Online Help for HW Config

8.9.4.8

Setting the Process Image

Introduction
The driver blocks for the modules in the PCS 7 library do not access the I/O directly to query
the current signal states, but rather access a memory area in the system memory of the CPU
and the distributed I/O: the process input image (PII) and process output image (PIQ). This
process image includes both the digital inputs and outputs as well as the analog inputs and
outputs.
The process image starts with I/O address 0 and ends at a high limit as set in HW Config.

Updating the Process Image

The process image is updated cyclically by the operating system automatically.
Editing the process images for CPUs
Start of the current cyclic processing

Start of the next cyclic processing

Current cycle time for OB 1

Output the PIQ

Update the PII

Editing the
OB 1 or the cyclic
interrupts

Output
the PIQ

Update the PII

Editing the
OB 1 or the cyclic
interrupts
etc.

Advantages of the Process Image

In contrast to direct access to the I/O modules, when the process image is accessed directly
the CPU has a consistent image of the process signals for the duration of one program cycle.
If a signal state at an input module changes while the program is being executed, the signal
state in the process image is maintained until the process image is updated in the next cycle.

Size of the Process Image

For PCS 7, the size of the process image must be greater than or equal to the number of inputs
and outputs used. By default, the first analog output module has the base address 512 in the
process image. Recommendation: set the size of the process image of the inputs and outputs
to a higher value. This will leave space in reserve for further analog modules.

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Setting the Size of the Process Image

1. Select the CPU in HW Config.
2. Select the menu command Edit > Object Properties....
The "Properties - CPU..." dialog box opens.
3. Select the "Cycle/Clock Memory" tab and set the size of the process image.
4. Click "OK".

Note
The default size of the process image depends on the CPU.
You can also find information about this in the section "Default Parameter Values for the
CPUs (Page 326)"

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Process Image Partitions

In addition to the process image (PII and PIQ), you can also specify up to 15 process image
partitions for an S7-400 CPU (CPU-specific, no. 1 up to max. no. 15).
Note
Please note the following:
Each input/output address must be assigned to a process image partition.
Each input/output address that you assign to a process image partition no longer belongs
to the OB1 process input/output image.
Input/output addresses can only be assigned once throughout the OB 1 process image
and all process image partitions.
Make sure that signals and signal processing (module and corresponding driver) are
executed in the same OB.
You make the assignment to the process images during hardware configuration of the I/O
modules (see Figure below).

Setting the Process Image Partitions

1. In the HW Config, select the I/O module you want to assign to a process image partition.
2. Select the menu command Edit > Object Properties....
The "Properties - ..." dialog box opens.

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3. Change to the "Addresses" tab and assign to a process image partition as required (PIPx;
x=1 through 15).
4. Click "OK".

Updating of the Process Image Partitions by the System

If you link the updating of a process image partition to an OB, the partition is automatically
updated by the operating system when this OB is called. This strategy is similar to the updating
of the (total) process image which is updated cyclically or after OB1 has been executed.
During operation, the assigned process image partition is then updated automatically as
follows:
before the OB is executed - the process image partition of the inputs (partial PII)
after the OB is executed - the process image partition of the outputs (partial PIQ)
Processing a process image partition when linked to an OB
Start of the current cyclic interrupt (OB) processing

Start of the next cyclic interrupt (OB) processing

Current cycle time of the OB

Update the partial
PII

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Execute the cyclic

interrupt

Output the partial

PIQ

Update the partial

PII

Execute the cyclic

interrupt

Output of the
partial PIO etc.

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Assigning the Process Image Partition to OBs

You can specify which process image partition is assigned to which OB when you assign
parameters to the CPU and the priority of the OB (see following Figure).

Assigning Process Image Partitions to OBs

1. Select the CPU in HW Config.
2. Select the menu command Edit > Object Properties.
3. Select the "Cyclic Interrupts" tab and make the required settings.
4. Click "OK".

Note
Changing the cyclic interrupt time in the RUN of a CPU
Each change to the cyclic interrupt time of a CPU requires compilation of the program.
Otherwise, the CPU_RT block continues to work using the old values.

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Additional information
Online Help for HW Config

8.9.4.9

Configuring Fault-tolerant Systems (H Systems)

SIMATIC H Station
For a fault-tolerant automation system, a SIMATIC H station is added to the project as a
separate station type in SIMATIC Manager. This station type is required if you want to configure
two central racks each with an H CPU, thereby configuring your process control system with
redundancy.

Description with Step-by-step Instructions

For complete step-by-step instructions for configuring fault-tolerant process control systems,
refer to the manual Process Control System PCS 7; Fault-tolerant Process Control Systems.

8.9.4.10

Configuring Fail-safe Systems (F Systems)

SIMATIC F/FH Station

For a fail-safe and fault-tolerant automation system (FH system), add a SIMATIC H station to
the project as a separate station type in the SIMATIC Manager.
For a fail-safe automation system (F system), add a SIMATIC 400 station to the project as a
separate station type in the SIMATIC Manager.

Description with Step-by-step Instructions

Manual S7-400F/S7-400FH Automation systems, Fail-safe Systems
For complete step-by-step instructions for configuring fault-tolerant process control
systems, refer to the manual Process Control System PCS 7; Fault-tolerant Process Control
Systems.

8.9.4.11

Default Parameter Values for the CPUs

Modifying Parameters
When you work with new projects, PCS 7 sets default values for the automation systems.
The table in the section "Default Performance Parameters of the CPUs (Page 101)" shows the
default parameters for the performance capability of typical CPUs for PCS 7 projects. These
values are set as defaults in the configuration of the CPU with PCS 7 software.
The default parameters suffice for typical applications but can be changed within limits as
required for configuration.

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You can modify these parameters on the tabs of the CPU "Properties" dialog box using the
menu command Edit > Object Properties.
Note
After adapting the parameters, a download with the CPU in STOP is necessary.

Additional information
Section "Default Performance Parameters of the CPUs (Page 101)"

8.9.5

Setting Time Synchronization

8.9.5.1

Principle of Time Synchronization

System-wide Time Synchronization

To be able to analyze the process data, all the components of the process control system must
work with exactly the same time. This is the only way that messages can be assigned in the
correct chronological order - regardless of the time zone. For example, an OS server must
assume the function of time master, such that all other operator stations and automation
systems on the plant bus receive the time from this master. In this way, they all have the same
time.

Time Synchronization for a PCS 7 Process Cell

Station

Synchronization Options

Additional information

Operator station
and
maintenance station

Synchronize the time of day

through the terminal bus

Configuration manual Process Control

System PCS 7; Operator Station

Synchronize the time of day

through the plant bus

1.)

BATCH station

Synchronize the time of day

through the operating system

Route Control
Station

Synchronize the time of day

through the operating system

1.)

SIMATIC PCS 7
BOX

Synchronize the time of day during

integration in a PCS 7 system

Manual Process Control System

PCS 7, SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX

1.)

1.)

AS

Synchronize the time of day with

the AS as the time slave

Section "How to Set Time

Synchronization on the AS (Page 329)"
1.)

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Station

Synchronization Options

Additional information

Domain controller

Synchronize the time of day

Domain controller as the time
master on the terminal bus

Manual

Process Control System PCS 7;

Operator Station
1.)

Time Master

The time-of-day master is

integrated in a PC or connected to
Ethernet as a bus component.

Manual

Process Control System PCS 7;

Operator Station
1.)

The time-of-day master can be any

device that can send a time signal
via Ethernet (a PC, for example).

Manual

SIMATIC NET; SICLOCK TM,

SICLOCK TC 400
1.)

1.) Function Manual Process Control System PCS 7; Time Synchronization

Using CPU Clocks

You can set and evaluate the time/date of automation systems and operator stations.

Representing Time Zones

There is only one continuous uninterrupted time of day throughout the plant - the UTC.
Locally on the OS, an additional local time that differs from UTC can be calculated and used
for display. The local time is calculated from the UTC by adding or subtracting a time difference.
The local time also takes into account standard and daylight saving time.
Note
In PCS 7 UTC time is always used internally in the system.
Time information displayed to the plant operator in process mode (OS Runtime) can be
displayed optionally in UTC or local time. This makes system configuration possible across
time zone boundaries.
This makes it possible to configure a system, for example, with the automation system in a
different time zone than the operator station. When necessary, the operator can also change
over between displayed in UTC or local time during operation.

Time Stamp
The time stamp in the diagnostic buffer, messages and OB start information is generated with
UTC.

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Description for Setting the Time Synchronization

For time synchronization to function throughout a system, certain settings must be made at
the nodes involved.
Components Involved

Information on the procedure can be found in

AS: CPU, CP 443-1,

CP 443-5 Extended

Section " How to Set Time Synchronization on the AS (Page 329) "

OS

Manual Process Control System PCS 7; Operator Station

PC station

Whitepaper Security Concept PCS 7 and WinCC

Manual Process Control System PCS 7; High-precision Time Stamps

Additional information
Function Manual Process Control System PCS 7; Time Synchronization
Configuration manual Process Control System PCS 7; Operator Station
Manual Process Control System PCS 7; PC Configuration and Authorization

8.9.5.2

How to Set Time Synchronization on the AS

Setting the CPU

1. Open the hardware configuration of the required station.
2. Select the object for which you want to perform time-of-day synchronization of the AS:
CPU
CP
3. Select the menu command Edit > Object Properties....

Additional information
Function Manual Process Control System PCS 7; Time Synchronization
Manual Process Control System PCS 7; High-precision Time Stamps

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8.9.6

Configuring the Distributed I/O (Standard)

8.9.6.1

How to Configure the Distributed I/Os

Introduction
In the following configuration instructions, we start from an example configuration for the
distributed I/Os with the following components:
ET 200M (communication via PROFIBUS DP)
S7-300 I/O modules plugged into the ET 200M
To configure the distributed I/Os, carry out the following configuration steps one after the other:
1. Add DP slave
2. Add I/O modules
3. Add symbolic names for the channels

Adding a DP Slave - with Reference to the ET 200M

1. Select the required SIMATIC 400 station from the component view and double-click the
"Hardware" object in the detail window.
The hardware configuration of the automation system is opened.
2. Select "PROFIBUS DP > ET 200M > IM 153-..." in the hardware catalog and drag this
module to the DP master system(1). The DP master system(1) is the line to the right of the
RACK window.
The "Properties - PROFIBUS Interface IM 153-..." dialog box opens.
Note
From the hardware catalog, select the IM 153 that matches the backplane bus you are
using (passive or active backplane bus) and the product version marked on the actual IM
153 module you intend to use. In PCS 7, the active backplane bus is used.
3. For the "PROFIBUS Address", select an address for the DP slave that is unique in your DP
network (for example, 7). You must set the selected address on the IM 153-... using DIL
switches (hardware switches).

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4. Click "OK".

5. Select the ET 200M and select the menu command Edit > Object Properties....
6. Open the "Operating Parameters" tab.
Select the check box "Replace modules during operation" (default setting).
7. Click "OK".
Note
If you do not check this check box and a module fails, the AS will interpret the module
failure as a failure of the ET 200M.

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Adding Input and Output Modules

1. Select "PROFIBUS DP > ET 200M > IM 153-... > ..." in the hardware catalog and drag and
insert the required modules (bottom hardware configuration window).

2. Select the first module and select the menu command Edit > Object Properties....
3. Set the address and the process image partition in the "Address" tab.

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4. Set any other properties of the module according to your configuration requirements, for
example, diagnostic alarms or measuring ranges.
5. Repeat the procedure for the other modules.
Note
The channel specific setting "Reaction to CPU-STOP" (OCV, KLV, SV) of a module (for
example, analog output module with four channels) within the ET 200M distributed I/O
station must be set identically for all channels.
Note
Make sure that the measuring range for the analog input module is also be set on the
module itself using a coding key. You can find the code letter for setting the coding key in
the object properties of the module in the "Inputs" tab to the right of the "Coding Key
Setting".
If you use an ET 200M (IM 153-x), you must install at least one input/output module in the
ET 200M or a CiR object to avoid consistency errors when saving and compiling the
hardware configuration.

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Assigning Symbolic Names to the Channels

Driver blocks are assigned to the channels on the modules using symbolic names that are
listed in the symbol table. You declare the symbol names in the hardware configuration. Follow
the steps outlined below:
1. Select the first module in the ET 200M and select the Edit > Symbols... menu command.
2. Enter symbolic names in the "Symbol" column to reflect the technological significance of
the value being read in.

3. Follow the same procedure with the other modules and enter the symbolic names for all
the other process values you require. Use the process tag list of the plant description as a
basis.

Additional information
Online Help for HW Config
Manual SIMATIC; Distributed I/O Device ET 200M
Manual SIMATIC; Distributed I/O System ET 200S
Manual SIMATIC; Distributed I/O Device ET200iSP:
Manual SIMATIC; Distributed I/O Device ET 200pro

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8.9.6.2

How to Configure PA Devices

Introduction
PCS 7 communicates with PA field devices via a DP/PA adapter or a DP/PA link. A DP/PA
link is configured below and preparations are made for the further configuration of the PA
devices with SIMATIC PDM.

Requirement
The SIMATIC PDM (Process Device Manager) add-on package must be installed.

Procedure
1. Select the required SIMATIC 400 station from the component view and double-click the
"Hardware" object in the detail window.
The hardware configuration of the automation system is opened.
2. Configure a DP master system in HW Config.
3. Drag the DP/PA link (IM 153-2) from the hardware catalog to the DP master system.
The dialog box for "Properties - PROFIBUS Interface" opens.
4. Set the PROFIBUS interface parameters.
The dialog box for defining the master system opens.
5. Define the master system (DP or PA) and click "OK".
6. Select the DP/PA link so that you can view the DP slave structure in the bottom part of the
station window.
Slot 2 represents the master for the PA devices.
7. Double-click Slot 2 to configure the PA subnet.
8. Click "Properties" in the "Interface" group on the "General" tab and select the subnet with
a transmission rate of 45.45 Kbps. Then click "OK".
9. Configure the PA devices.
You will find the PA devices in the "hardware catalog" under "PROFIBUS PA" ( standard
profile).
Note
The "PROFIBUS PA" entry is only visible if SIMATIC PDM is installed.
You must configure at least one PA device in PROFIBUS PA. Otherwise errors will occur
during compilation or the consistency check.
The rest of the configuration for the PA devices takes place in SIMATIC PDM (doubleclick the device).

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Additional information
Online Help for HW Config
Manual SIMATIC; DP/PA Link and Y Link Bus Couplers
Manual PDM; The Process Device Manager
Section "Configuring the SIMATIC 400 Station (CPU, CPs, Central I/O)"

8.9.6.3

How to Configure the Diagnostic Repeater

Introduction
The diagnostic repeater provides simple diagnostics for communication errors in PROFIBUS
DP chains using the DPVx protocol.

Requirements
The diagnostic repeater is installed and wired up.
The PROFIBUS address is set.
The diagnostic repeater is configured (configuration and parameters).
The DR switch behind the flap is set to ON (as supplied).
The power supply for the DP master is turned on.

Configuring Hardware
1. Select the required SIMATIC 400 station from the component view and double-click the
"Hardware" object in the detail window.
The hardware configuration of the automation system is opened.
2. Drag the diagnostic repeater from the "PROFIBUS DP > Network Components" hardware
catalog to the DP master system of your CPU.
The "Properties - PROFIBUS Interface Diagnostic Repeater" dialog box opens..
3. Set the address and the properties (bus parameters), and click "OK".
4. Double-click the diagnostic repeater.
The "Properties DP Slave" dialog box opens.
5. In the "Parameter Assignment" tab, set the DP alarm mode to DPV0 (OB 82 is called for
diagnostic events).
Requirement: The mode on the DP master must be set to DPV1.
6. Select Station > Save and Compile from the menu.
7. Select the menu command CPU > Download to Module....
The current configuration is loaded.
This completes the hardware configuration of the diagnostic repeater. Now carry out the
topology identification.

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Requirements for the Topology Identification

The programming device/PC whose topology is to be determined must be attached to the
PROFIBUS DP.
A configured PROFIBUS DP module must be present.

Determining the Topology

1. Connect the programming device/PC to the programming device interface of the diagnostic
repeater for the network concerned.
2. Switch to SIMATIC Manager and select the project for which you wish to identify the
topology from the component view.
3. Select the DP master system in which the diagnostic repeater is located.
4. Select the menu command Options > Set Programming Device/PC Interface... and select
the "Interface parameter assignment used" as in your configuration (for example, CP 5611
(PROFIBUS)).
5. Click "Properties" and set the required properties in the "Properties" dialog box.
Make sure that the address is set to "0".
6. Click "OK" and then acknowledge the warning message that appears.
7. Select the menu command PLC > PROFIBUS > Prepare Line Diagnostics.
The "Prepare Line Diagnostics" dialog box opens.
8. Click "Restart".
The system data is determined.
9. Click "Close" once the identification is complete.
10.Select the menu command Options > Set Programming Device/PC Interface... and reset
the interface parameter assignment to "PC internal (local)".
11.Click "OK" and then acknowledge the warning message that appears.
12.Select the required diagnostic function with the menu command PLC > Diagnostics/
Settings > ....
Note
If several PROFIBUS networks exist, the topology must be identified for each individual
network.

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Additional information
Manual SIMATIC; Diagnostic Repeater for PROFIBUSDP

8.9.6.4

How to Configure Intelligent Field Devices with SIMATIC PDM

SIMATIC PDM
SIMATIC PDM is a complete and heterogeneous tool for configuration, parameter assignment,
commissioning, and diagnostics in conjunction with intelligent process devices. You can use
SIMATIC PDM during all phases of a project (engineering, commissioning, and runtime).
SIMATIC PDM allows a number of process devices to be configured with a single software
package using a standardized user interface.
SIMATIC PDM is used as an integrated tool in SIMATIC Manager and HW Config.
Integration in HW Config allows you to edit devices that are attached to PROFIBUS DP. All
other devices are edited in the process device network and plant view of SIMATIC PDM.
The display of device parameters and functions is uniform for all supported process devices
and does not depend on their communications connection, for example, whether they use
PROFIBUS DP/PA or the HART protocol.
The following key functions are particularly useful for testing and commissioning process
device data:
Creating process device data
Changing process device data
Validating the process device data
Managing process device data
Simulating process device data
You can also display selected values, alarms and status signals for the device on screen and
thus monitor the process. Process-related values can also be manipulated using simulation
or with the devices in manual mode.

User Interface of SIMATIC PDM

The user interface of SIMATIC PDM supports several views:
View within HW Config
Process devices network view within the SIMATIC Manager
(Call using the View > Process Devices Network View menu command)

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Process devices plant view within the SIMATIC Manager
(Call using the View > Process Devices Plant View menu command)
Parameter assignment, commissioning and runtime views
(Call from the Windows Start menu in the submenu SIMATIC > SIMATIC PDM and the
menu command LifeList)

Communication
SIMATIC PDM supports several communications protocols and components for
communication with the following devices:
Devices with PROFIBUS DP communication
Devices with PROFIBUS PA communication
HART devices
These devices can be attached in various ways. In its basic form, we distinguish between:
HART devices over PROFIBUS DP connected to ET 200M or ET 200iSP
HART devices connected to HART multiplexers or HART interface

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System Requirements
You have created a device in HW Config that is configured with SIMATIC PDM.
In order to work online with SIMATIC PDM, you require a PROFIBUS DP interface, e.g.
CP 5611. The CP must be set to the PROFIBUS DP interface (this is done in the SIMATIC
Manager via Options > Set PG/PC Interface).

Procedure in HW Config
1. Double-click the device you want to configure with SIMATIC PDM in HW Config.
The "User" dialog box opens.
2. Select the desired role of the user.
3. Click "OK".
SIMATIC PDM opens.

Procedure in the Process Devices Plant View

1. In SIMATIC Manager, select the menu command View > Process Devices Plant View.
The process devices plant view opens.
2. Select the required station and the "Devices" object.
All the existing devices are displayed.
3. Select the required object and select the menu command Edit > Open Object.
SIMATIC PDM opens.

Additional information
Manual PDM; The Process Device Manager
Online help on STEP 7

8.9.6.5

How to Configure HART Devices with SIMATIC PDM

Introduction
HART devices are intended for distributed operation on the IM 153-2 (ET 200M) or IM 152
(ET 200iSP).
Configuration with an ET 200M is illustrated below.
Start SIMATIC PDM to assign parameters to the HART measuring transducers attached to
the HART devices.

Representing HART Transducers

The transducers for HART modules are displayed like interface modules in the configuration
table.

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Requirement
You have opened a station with a DP master system and an ET 200M or ET 200iSP with free
slots in HW Config.

Procedure - Using the ET 200M as an Example

Example:
The HART module is inserted into slot 4. The transducer for the first channel is then displayed
as slot 4.1.
1. Add an analog input module from the hardware catalog (6ES7 331-7TB00-0AB0) by
dragging it to the ET 200M.
2. Drag two HART field device modules from the hardware catalog to below the analog input
module. .
3. Select the menu command Station > Exit.
The hardware configuration is saved.
4. Double-click the first field device.
The "Insert SIMATIC PDM Tag Object(s)" dialog box opens.
5. Enter a name (higher level designation) for the field device (tag) or select an object and
confirm with "OK".
The "User" dialog box opens.
6. Select the desired role of the user.
7. Click "OK".
SIMATIC PDM opens.
8. Configure your HART device in SIMATIC PDM.

Basic procedure - HART field devices on redundant HART AI/AO modules.

The following basic configuration steps are to be carried out:
1. Open HW Config and configure the required modules.
2. Make the required settings in HW Config for module redundancy.
3. Configure the channels of the modules with HART field devices.
A field device needs to be configured on each of the two module channels that are
redundant to one another.
4. Open SIMATIC PDM.
Opening SIMATIC PDM defines which device is being used. As a result, this also implicitly
installs the relevant device on the redundant channel.

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Additional information
Manual PDM; The Process Device Manager

8.9.6.6

How to Configure Y Links and Y Adapters

Introduction
To implement the changeover from a PROFIBUS master system to a single-channel
PROFIBUS master system, the Y link is preferred as the gateway.
From the point of view of the programmable controller, the Y link is a DP slave, and from the
point of view of the underlying DP master system, it is a DP master.

Procedure
1. Select the required SIMATIC H station from the component view and double-click the
"Hardware" object in the detail window.
The hardware configuration of the automation system is opened.
2. Drag an IM 153-2 from the "PROFIBUS DP > DP/PA Link" hardware catalog to the
redundant DP master system on your CPU.
The "Properties - PROFIBUS Interface IM 153-2" dialog box opens.
3. If necessary, change the suggested address for the IM 153-2 in the higher-level DP master
system and click "OK".
The dialog box for selecting the lower-level master system opens.
4. Select "Interface module for PROFIBUS DP" and click "OK".
The Y link is inserted into the redundant DP master system. The transmission rate of the
lower-level DP master system is set to 1.5 Mbps as default.
5. If you want to change the transmission rate of the lower-level DP master system, doubleclick the DP master system.
The dialog box with the properties of the lower-level master system opens.
6. Click "Properties". The "PROFIBUS properties" dialog box is displayed.
7. Enter the name of the lower-level DP master system and select the Network Settings tab.
8. Select the transmission speed 45.45 Kbps to 12 Mbps and click "OK".
9. Then configure the DP slaves for the lower-level DP master system.

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Additional information
Manual SIMATIC; DP/PA Link and Y Link Bus Couplers

8.9.6.7

How to Use the Diagnostics in SIMATIC PDM

Configuration Support
Apart from the diagnostic options provided by the maintenance station, you can also use the
diagnostic options provided by SIMATIC PDM to support you when configuring.
Use "SIMATIC PDM - LifeList" to test which DP devices and HART device are accessible on
the network.
Information on the causes of any connection errors can be found in the online help for
SIMATIC PDM.
Note
SIMATIC PDM requires device-specific information for devices with diagnostic capability.
After installing SIMATIC PDM you can supplement this information through the "Manage
Device Catalog" tool.

Additional information
Online help on STEP 7
Online help on SIMATIC PDM
Manual PDM; The Process Device Manager
Manual Process Control System PCS 7;Service Support and Diagnostics

8.9.7

Configuring Distributed I/O Devices for Configuration Changes in RUN Mode (CiR)

8.9.7.1

Principle of Configuration Changes in RUN

Introduction
There are some process cells that must not be shut down during operation. This may be due
to the complexity of the automated process or the high cost of restarting. Nevertheless, it may
be necessary to extend or modify the plant.
Using CiR (Configuration in RUN), it is possible to make certain changes to the configuration
in RUN mode.

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Principle
To be able to make changes to the process cell during operation using CiR, you must make
provision for subsequent extending the hardware of your automation system specially for the
master system in your original configuration. You define suitable CiR objects that you can later
replace with real objects (slaves and/or modules) in the RUN operating state. You can then
download a configuration modified in this way to the CPU while the process is running.

Validity
You can make modifications to the plant during operation with CiR in sections of the plant with
a distributed I/O.
CiR requires the configuration shown in the figure below. For the sake of clarity, the illustration
shows only a DP and a PA master system.
The configuration consists of the following components:
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CP 443-5 Extended (firmware version 5.0 or later)
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ET 200iSP: IM 152 (as of 6ES7152-1AA00-0AB0)
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Steps Involved
The steps required for a program and configuration change and the associated process cell
status are illustrated below.
Step

Meaning

CPU operating mode

Plant status

Configure the actual (real) configuration of

your plant

STOP

Offline configuration

Initial configuration of suitable reserves (CiR

elements) for future plant expansions

STOP

Offline configuration

Downloading the configuration

STOP

Commissioning

Conversion of the CiR objects to real objects

as necessary.

RUN

Permanent
operation

Plant modifications are only possible at

master systems with a CiR object or for
ET 200M/ET 200iSP stations with a CiR
module.

If necessary, repeat the CiR procedure (step 4 in the table above) several times in succession.
The only thing you then need to take into account is that you have adequate numbers of slaves
and I/O volume in reserve so that you can implement all your plant expansions.

Recommendations for CiR

Below, you will find several tips on making configuration modifications in RUN:
Following each modification to the configuration, create a backup copy of your current plant
configuration. Only this back-up version will allow you to continue to work on the project
without any loss of CiR capability.
Whenever possible, make the configuration modification in several steps and only make a
few changes in each step. This means that you have a clear picture of the situation at all
times.
To minimize the CiR synchronization time (CPU response after downloading the
configuration in RUN), we recommend that you change only one DP master system in each
reconfiguration step.
Take the number of CiR objects into account when defining the process image (address
area).
Remember that the number of CiR objects influences the CiR synchronization time. You
should therefore only configure as many CiR objects as necessary and as few as possible.
Make sure that you can also attach additional DP slaves in RUN.

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8.9.7.2

Types of CiR Objects

Terminology
Term

Meaning

CiR element

Generic term for CiR object and CiR module

CiR object

Placeholder for slaves to be added to the DP or PA master system later

CiR module

Placeholder for modules to be added to an ET 200M/ET 200iSP station later

CiR elements
Components

CiR elements

Available modular DP slave type ET 200M/ CiR module

ET 200iSP
This contains the additional I/O volume and can be edited
by the user.
Existing DP master system

CiR object
This contains the number of additional DP slaves and can
be edited by the user.

Existing PA master system

CiR object
This contains the number of additional PA slaves and can
be edited by the user.

Note
When calculating the bus parameters, PCS 7 takes into account both the configured slaves
and the CiR elements. As a result, when converting the CiR elements into real slaves and/or
modules with the CPU in RUN, the bus parameters do not need to be changed.

CiR objects
Specify the following properties for a CiR object:
The guaranteed number of slaves that can be added
(Default: 15 on the DP master system; 6 on the PA master system)
Number of input and output bytes for future use
They relate to future user data addresses. Diagnostic addresses are configured separately
from them.
Default: 1220 each on the DP master system, 80 each on the PA master system).

CiR modules
For the modular I/O device ET 200M/ET 200iSP, define additional I/O volume using a CiR
module by specifying the total number of additional input and output bytes. This information
relates to future user data addresses. You can configure diagnostic addresses regardless of
this.

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You do not have to fully utilize the additional user data volume. The currently available user
data volume must not, however, ever be exceeded. PCS 7 makes sure this is the case.

8.9.7.3

Overview of the Permitted Configuration Changes

Overview of Supported Configuration Changes

The following table lists all the configuration changes that are supported and not supported:
Configuration modification

Supported
Yes

Adding modules to the modular DP slave ET 200M, providing you have not include it as
a DPV0 slave (using a GSD file)

Modifying parameters of ET 200M modules, for example, selecting other alarm limits or
using previously unused channels

Replacing reserve modules with the electronic modules of the ET 200iSP

Changing parameter settings of ET 200iSP modules

Adding DP slaves to an existing master system, however, not I slaves

Adding PA slaves (field devices) to an existing PA master system

Adding DP/PA couplers after an IM 153-2

Adding PA links (including PA master systems) to an existing DP master system

Assigning added modules to a process image partition

Changing the arrangement of process image partitions for existing modules or compact
slaves

Changing the parameter settings for existing modules in ET 200M stations

(Standard modules and fail-safe signal modules in standard mode)

Reversing changes: added modules, DP slaves and PA slaves (field devices) are
removed again.

No

Changing CPU properties

Changing properties of central I/O modules

Adding and removing DP master systems

Changing properties of existing DP master systems, including the bus parameters,

settings relating to constant bus cycle time

Changing parameter settings of fail-safe signal modules in safety mode

Changing the following parameters of a DP slave:

Bus address
Assignment to the DP master
Parameter assignment data
Diagnostic address
Removing any modules from modular DP slaves
(Only the module that was plugged in last can be removed.)

Removing any DP slaves from an existing DP master system

(Only the slave with the highest address can be removed.)

Changing the configuration of an I slave interface

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Note
If you want to add or remove slaves or modules or make a change to the existing process
image partition assignment, this is possible for up to four DP master systems.

8.9.7.4

How to Define CiR Elements for Future Plant Expansion (CPU-STOP)

Defining the CiR Elements

For DP master systems, the "Activate CiR Capability" function is available. With this function,
a CiR object is generated in the selected DP master system and in every lower-level PA master
system with CiR capability. A CiR module is inserted in each modular slave with CiR capability
of the type ET 200M/ET 200iSP of the selected DP master system.
You can add CiR elements either automatically or individually.

Activating the CiR Capability

Before the download of configuration data only in RUN is possible in your plant, you must
prepare your project for CiR capability. You are supported in this by a system wizard. The
wizard automatically creates a CiR object for each DP chain and a CiR module for each
configured station with CiR capability (ET 200M, ET 200iSP, DP/PA).
The wizard sets the following I/O areas for future CiR activities.
1220 bytes I and Q each per DP chain with CiR capability
15 slaves per DP chain with CiR capability
80 bytes per ET 200M line
180 bytes per ET 200iSP line
6 CiR-capable slaves per CiR object on the equipotential bonding line (address space max.
80 bytes total)

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The default settings were selected so that they are sufficient for typical applications and do
not need to be adapted. Check if these default values are sufficient for your application and
modify them if necessary at individual stations or on a chain before the first download.
Note
The rule of thumb for the reserves is: As little as possible as much as necessary, since the
CiR synchronization time depends on the size of the reserves.
The CiR synchronization time is relevant when you activate a configuration change in RUN.
A CiR action interrupts operation on the AS at a maximum for this time. This is limited on the
system side by an upper limit of 1 second and is monitored by the system. During this time,
process outputs and process inputs are kept at the last valid values.
Make sure that you do not exceed a CiR synchronization time of 1 second.
The SFC 104 must not be used to set the CiR synchronization time with PCS 7 (it can cause
the CPU to STOP).
We recommend that you only make the changes on one DP chain at a time, using small
steps and when starting a CiR. This will make it easier to monitor the changes in RUN.
If your changes in RUN relate only to a DP chain, the maximum CiR synchronization time
is displayed when you select the CiR object.
If you want to make changes to more than one chain at the same time, add the times of
the individual chains together.
When you download the configuration data to the CPU, you will once again be informed
whether the CiR synchronization time is possible with the settings you have made.

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Inserting CiR Elements Automatically

1. In HW Config, select the desired DP master system in the upper section of the station
window.
2. Select the menu command Edit > Master System > Deactivate CiR Capability.
The PCS 7 adds the following CiR elements to the selected DP master system:
(provided there are still free slots) a CiR module on every ET 200M/ET 200iSP-type
modular slave with CiR capability
This CiR object contains as many input and output bytes as necessary to ensure that
there is a sensible number of input and output bytes available on the modular slave for
later use.
a CiR module on every lower-level PA master system with CiR capability
This CiR object contains as many input and output bytes as necessary to ensure that
the maximum number of input and output bytes (maximum 80 each) is occupied on the
PA master system.
a CiR module on the selected DP master system
PCS 7 attempts to guarantee 15 slaves for the CiR object and to make 1220 input and
1220 output bytes available.
If the previous highest address in this master system is greater than 111, the number
of slaves that can be guaranteed is reduced accordingly. If fewer than 1220 input and
1220 output bytes are available, the number is reduced accordingly.
Note
Please note the following:
CiR elements can only be added automatically if there is no CiR object already in
the selected DP master system.
CiR elements cannot be automatically added to DP master systems downstream
of an IM 153-2.
If CiR capability is activated, slaves containing a CiR module and CiR objects (for
example, DP/PA link) are indicated in orange.
3. The defaults of the CiR objects are identical for all CPUs. Therefore, after activating the
CiR capability of a master system, each corresponding CiR object should be checked for
the following:
Does the CiR synchronization time of the master system specified in the properties window
for the CiR object match the high limit for the CiR synchronization time of the CPU set on
the CPU?
If necessary, you will have to reduce the number of guaranteed slaves in one or more CiR
objects.

Inserting a CiR Object to the DP or PA Master System

1. In HW Config, select the desired master system in the upper section of the station window.
2. Use the menu command View > Catalog to open the hardware catalog.

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3. Drag the associated CiR object from the hardware catalog to the master system.
The CiR object then appears as a placeholder slave at the top of the station window. The
following default values are set for the CiR object:
Number of guaranteed additional DP slaves: 15 on the DP master system; 6 on the PA
master system
Maximum number of additional slaves: 45 DP slaves, 36 PA slaves
Number of input bytes: 1220 for a DP, 80 for a PA master system
Number of output bytes: 1220 for a DP, 80 for a PA master system
4. The defaults of the CiR objects are identical for all CPUs. Therefore, after defining a CiR
object, check the following:
Does the CiR synchronization time of the master system specified in the properties window
for the CiR object match the high limit for the CiR synchronization time of the CPU set on
the CPU?
If necessary, you will have to reduce the number of guaranteed slaves in the CiR object.
Note
If there are no longer enough resources available on the master system, these values are
reduced accordingly. The resulting bus parameters "Target Rotation Time", "Target
Rotation Time Typical" and "Watchdog" are displayed in the properties window for the CiR
object.

Changing the Number of Additional Slaves and/or Number of Input and Output Bytes
1. In HW Config, select the desired CiR object.
2. Select the menu command Edit > Object Properties...
The "Properties" dialog box opens.
3. You can change the guaranteed number of additional slaves as required.
The resulting bus parameters Target Rotation Time, Target Rotation Time Typical and
Watchdog are displayed at the bottom of the station window.
4. Change the number of input and output bytes as required.
To do this, check the "Advanced Settings" check box (default). Do not increase the number
as this will increase the CiR synchronization time.

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Inserting a CiR Module in a Modular ET 200M/ET 200iSP Slave

1. In HW Config, select the desired DP slave in the upper section of the station window.
2. Use the menu command View > Catalog to open the hardware catalog.
3. Drag the CiR module from the hardware catalog to the slot immediately after the last
configured module of the DP slave at the bottom of the station window.
The CiR module appears at the bottom of the station window as a dummy module.
The number of input and output bytes appears in the properties window of the CiR module.
For ET 200M stations, this is as follows:
Number of input bytes = Number of free slots * 16
Number of output bytes = Number of free slots * 16
In an ET 200M station that only contains one CiR module, these values are 8 x 16 = 128
(if the CiR object in the DP master system still has enough free input and output bytes).
Note
A maximum of 244 input and output bytes are available for ET 200iSP. You can find more
information about this in the manual SIMATIC; Distributed I/O Device ET 200iSP.

Downloading the Configuration in STOP Mode

Once the CiR elements have been defined, the configuration is downloaded with the CPU in
STOP mode.
Numerous modules can be used in an S7-400 automation system. To make sure that none of
the modules used prevents future CiR activities, keep to the following procedure:
Once you have downloaded the configuration to the CPU in STOP mode, download the
configuration again immediately, this time with the CPU in RUN mode.
PCS 7 and the CPU both check CiR capability during this. With older modules or modules from
other vendors, this check is not yet possible offline.

8.9.7.5

How to Delete CiR Elements (CPU-STOP)

Introduction
In STOP mode, you can delete CiR objects in DP and PA master systems or CiR modules in
modular slaves of the type ET 200M/ET 200iSP that you are defined earlier.
The configuration change does not depend on the operating state. It can only be downloaded
in STOP mode, however.

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Deleting All the CiR Elements of a DP Master System

1. In HW Config, select the desired DP master system in the upper section of the station
window.
2. Select the menu command Edit > Master System > Deactivate CiR Capability.
The following CiR objects are deleted:
All CiR objects in lower-level PA master systems are deleted.
All CiR modules in modular slaves are deleted.
The CiR object in the selected DP master system is deleted.
Note
Please note the following:
CiR elements can only be deleted if there is a CiR object in the selected DP master
system.
You cannot delete all CiR elements on the DP master system below an IM 153-2
(DP/PA link).

Deleting an Individual CiR Element

If you want to delete the CiR module in a PA master system or in a modular DP slave of the
type ET 200M/ET 200iSP, proceed as follows:
1. In HW Config, select the CiR element you want to delete.
2. Select the menu command Edit > Delete.
If there is no further CiR element in the DP master system except for the CiR object, you can
delete the CiR object using the same procedure.

8.9.7.6

How to Convert CiR Elements into Real Objects (CPU-RUN)

Default Settings for a New Station

When you add a new station to a chain, the following I/O areas are set for this station by default:
80 bytes I and Q each for an ET 200M per CiR module
80 byte I and Q for a DP/PA station for each CiR object in the DP/PA chain.
These default settings were selected so that they are sufficient for typical applications and do
not need to be adapted. Before you download first-time, check whether these station-specific

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I/O settings are adequate for your application. You can modify these values prior to
downloading for the first time without losing the CiR capability of the project.
Note
If you attempt an illegal operation when adding real slaves or modules to the configuration,
you will only be made aware of this by an error message when you download the configuration.
After any change to the process cell, you should use the menu command Station > Check
CiR Capability to check that the CiR capability still exists.

Rules
When adding components, keep to the following rules:
Within a type ET 200M/ET 200iSP modular DP slave, you may only insert a CiR module at
the slot immediately after the last configured module.
This rule is automatically taken into account when you add CiR elements automatically.
Within a master system, you must assign a higher PROFIBUS address to the added slave
than the highest address used up to now.
With the ET 200iSP, you can insert or remove only one module per station and download.

Adding a DP or PA Slave
1. Use the menu command View > Catalog to open the hardware catalog.
2. Drag the slave you want to add from the hardware catalog and onto the relevant CiR object
at the top of the station window.
The added slave appears at the top of the station window. The name of the slave is displayed
on an orange background to indicate that this slave was created from a CiR object.
Note
When you add a new slave, PCS 7 updates the guaranteed and the maximum number of
slaves and number of input and output bytes of the CiR object.
We recommend you select the station number of the added DP slave as follows:
Station number =
highest station number of all previously configured DP slaves + 1
If you add a type ET 200M/ET 200iSP CiR-compliant modular DP slave, this will have a CiR
module right from the start.

Inserting Modules in a Modular ET 200M/ET 200iSP Slave

1. Use the menu command View > Catalog to open the hardware catalog.
2. Drag the module you want to add from the hardware catalog and onto the relevant CiR
module at the bottom of the station window.

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The module you have added appears at the bottom of the station window at the location
previously occupied by the CiR module. The CiR module is moved one slot down.
Note
When you add a module to an ET 200M-/ET 200iSP station, PCS 7 updates the number of
input and output bytes of the corresponding CiR module.

Result
In the following figure, you can see the configuration in HW Config view after placing a module
on the CiR module.

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Downloading the Configuration in RUN Mode

The following steps are used to download a modified configuration in RUN mode:
1. Check that the current configuration can be downloaded with the menu command Station >
Check CiR Capability.
2. Download the configuration to the CPU with the menu command PLC > Download to
Module....
Note
When you download the configuration to the CPU, the INTF LED lights up and then goes
off again, the EXTF LED is lit permanently. First begin to add the real stations or modules
when the INTF LED goes out again. The EXTF LED then also goes off again.
3. Back up your current configuration every time you download the station configuration from
HW Config (regardless of the operating state of the CPU).
This is the only way to make sure that you can continue working and not lose CiR capability
if an error occurs (loss of data).

8.9.7.7

How to Undo Used CiR Elements (CPU-RUN)

Introduction
You can reverse previous configuration changes that you have downloaded to the CPU by
removing the slaves or modules that you added.

Rules
The following rules apply when removing modules and slaves:
Remove at most slaves or modules from a maximum of 4 master systems.
Within a DP or PA master system, start by removing the slave with the highest PROFIBUS
address.
Then continue with the slave with the next highest PROFIBUS address.
Within a type ET 200M/ET 200iSP modular DP slave, start by removing the module with
the highest slot number. In HW Config, this is the lowest module.
PCS 7 offers the following diagnostic features: The module to be removed next is entered
in the lower section of the station window in the standard font, all other modules are in italics.
Then continue with the module with the next highest slot number.

Procedure
1. Select the object to be removed in the upper section of the station window .
2. Select the menu command Edit > Delete.
3. If necessary, repeat steps 1 and 2 for every other object that you want to remove.

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4. Select the menu command Station > Check CiR Compatibility.
5. Download the modified configuration to the CPU.
Note
Please note the following:
When you delete a slave, PCS 7 updates the guaranteed and the maximum number
of slaves and the number of input and output bytes of the associated CiR object.
When you delete a module in a modular slave of the type ET 200M/ET 200iSP, PCS 7
updates the number of input and output bytes of the corresponding CiR module.

8.9.7.8

Changing the Parameter Settings for Existing Modules in ET 200M / ET 200iSP Stations
(CPU RUN)

Changing the Module Parameter Assignments in RUN Mode

PCS 7 allows you to change the module parameters during operation without a CPU STOP,
e.g.:
Enabling reserved channels
Changing operating modes
Changing measuring modes
Depending on the performance class of the module, the module parameters can be changed
in RUN mode without affecting other modules or, with some restrictions, even without affecting
the channels of the module at which the parameters are to be changed.
When module parameters are changed via CiR , there is a maximum CiR synchronization time
of 100 ms.
When you add a module to PCS 7 projects using HW Config, remember to activate the general
module-oriented diagnostic alarm.
Note
The addresses of existing modules must not be changed with CiR .

Requirements
A CiR object exists in the DP master system to beconfigured.
The number of modules to be modified is less than 100.
For details of the ET 200M-/ET 200iSP modules that can have parameters changed while the
CPU is in RUN mode, refer to the information text in the hardware catalog (text: online
configuration).

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Module Response when Parameters Are Changed

Input and output modules respond as follows when parameters are changed:
With input modules, the following three reactions are possible when changing parameter
settings:
Channels that are not affected continue to return the current process value.
Channels that are not affected return the last valid process value prior to changing the
parameter settings.
All channels return value "0" (on digital modules and FMs) or W#16#7FFF (on analog
modules).
Output modules react as follows when parameter settings are changed:
Channels that are not affected output the last valid output value prior to changing the
parameter settings.

CPU Response when Parameters Are Changed

Once you have changed the parameters in PCS 7 and have downloaded them to the CPU in
RUN mode, the response is as follows:
1. The CPU performs the checks described in the section "Reaction of the CPU after
Downloading Configuration Changes in CPU RUN (Page 366)".
2. The CPU starts OB 80 with the event W#16#350A.
3. The CPU starts OB 83 with the event W#16#3367.
This indicates that the input or output data for the modules concerned may no longer be
correct - with immediate effect.
You must not call any more SFCs that trigger new jobs to send data records to the affected
modules (for example, SFC57 "PARM_MOD"), otherwise there may be a conflict between
the data records sent by the system and those sent by the user.
Note
in PCS 7, the input and output values have the status "BAD" after this OB 83 start.
4. Once the CPU has ended OB 83, it sends the parameter data records. Every affected
module receives all of its data records, regardless of how many data records are affected
by your change.
5. OB 83 is then started again (start event W#16#3267 if sending was successful, or
W#16#3968 if it was not successful). No other priority class is interrupted by running this
OB 83.
Note
In PCS 7, the input and output values have the status "OK" after the OB 83 start with the
start event W#16#3267.
You can only access values in the process image that belong to the process image partition
of the OB currently executing.

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6. If the data records were transferred successfully, the DP master identified the modules as
available in the module status data..
If the data records were not transferred successfully, the DP master identified the modules
as unavailable in the module status data. In the second situation, an I/O access error occurs
when the module is accessed (while updating the process input image or while transferring
the process output image to the module or when accessing the module directly. This starts
OB85.)
7. The input or output data from the modules reacts as it does after a plugging-in alarm: At
the current time they are not correct because the module may not have analyzed its data
records yet. The restriction that data record SFCs must no longer be active for the module
does not, however, apply any longer.
Note
If changing the parameter assignments for a module consists of deactivating the
diagnostic alarm, for example, it is possible that the module may still send an alarm that
has already been prepared.

Possible Errors when Changing Parameter Assignments

The same errors can be made as when transferring data records with SFCs:
The module receives the parameter data records but cannot evaluate them.
Serious errors (particularly protocol errors on the PROFIBUS DP) can cause the DP master
to suspend the associated DP slave completely. All the modules of this station would then
fail.

How CPU Operating States Affect Changes to Parameter Assignments

The parameter setting change takes place following SDB evaluation in RUN. While the
parameters are being changed, the INTF LED is lit.
If there is a change to the HALT state, the parameter change is interrupted. It is continued if
the CPU changes to STOP or RUN. In STOP, only the OB83 calls are omitted.
If there is a network failure, the parameter change is aborted. When the network returns, the
parameters of all existing DP stations are reassigned.

Coordination between Master Systems

In some situations, the following sequence may run in parallel in the affected master systems.
OB83 start (start event W#16#3367)
Data record transfer
OB83 start (start event W#16#3267 or 3968)

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8.9.7.9

How to Change the Parameter Assignments of a Channel (CPU-RUN)

Procedure - Using an Unused Channel

1. Change the hardware configuration and check the CiR compatibility with the menu
command Station > Check CiR Compatibility.
2. Download the hardware configuration to the CPU in RUN mode.
3. Change the wiring.
4. Modify the user program and download it to the CPU.

Procedure - Reprogramming a Used Channel

The procedure depends on whether changes to the user program and the corresponding
hardware are necessary due to be changed parameters. The individual situations are
described below.
The user program may not be changed:
This is the case, for example, when changing an alarm limit or when deactivating the diagnostic
interrupt.
1. Change the hardware configuration and check the CiR compatibility with the menu
command Station > Check CiR Compatibility.
2. Download the hardware configuration to the CPU in RUN mode.
The user program must be changed:
This is the situation, for example, if you change the measuring range of the channel of an
analog input module and you compare the corresponding analog value with a constant in your
program. In this case, the constant must be adapted.
1. Set the values of the channel for which you want to change parameters to simulation (at
the corresponding driver).
2. Change the hardware configuration and check the CiR compatibility with the menu
command Station > Check CiR Compatibility.
3. Download the hardware configuration to the CPU in RUN mode.
4. Adapt the user program to the changed module and download it to the CPU.
Cancel the simulation for the channel with the changed parameter assignment again (at
the corresponding driver).
User program and hardware must be changed
This is, for example, the situation when you change the parameters of an input channel from
"0 mA to 20 mA" to "0 V to 10 V".
1. Set the values of the channel for which you want to change parameters to simulation (at
the corresponding driver).
2. Change the hardware configuration and check the CiR compatibility with the menu
command Station > Check CiR Compatibility.

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3. Download the hardware configuration to the CPU in RUN mode.
4. Adapt the user program to the changed module and download it to the CPU.
Cancel the simulation for the channel with the changed parameter assignment again (at
the corresponding driver).
Change the address range of an electronic module (ET 200iSP)
This is the case, for example, when IEEE values of a HART electronic module are used.
1. Set the values of the channel for which you want to change parameters to simulation (at
the corresponding driver).
2. Delete the module in the hardware configuration and download it to the CPU.
3. Insert the module again and assign the parameters as required.
Note
Never save your hardware configuration at this point; otherwise, the CiR download
capability will be lost.
4. Download the hardware configuration to the CPU in RUN mode.
5. Adapt the user program to the changed module and download it to the CPU.
Cancel the simulation of the module with the changed parameter assignment again (at the
corresponding driver).

Procedure - Removing a Used Channel

If you no longer need a channel that has been used up to now, you do not have to change the
hardware configuration. In this case, follow the steps below:
1. Change the user program so that the channel to be removed is no longer evaluated, and
download it to the CPU.
2. Change the hardware configuration and check the CiR compatibility with the menu
command Station > Check CiR Compatibility.
3. Download the hardware configuration to the CPU in RUN mode.
4. Modify the associated hardware (e.g. remove sensor or actuator)

8.9.8

Configuring the hardware of high-precision time stamps

Highly accurate detection of binary signals

If you require highly accurate analysis of the process signals for a selected area, you can use
high-precision time stamps with the ET 200M/ET 200iSP.
Possible fields of use of high-precision time stamps:

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Accurately-timed detection of problems in process-related equipment. Time stamping
enables you to clearly identify signals that indicate the cause of the failure of a process unit.
Analysis of system-wide interrelationships
Detection and reporting of the sequence of time-critical signal changes
Note
Time stamps should only be used for selected signals that are of importance to the
process. They may never be used for all binary signals to be read:
On the other hand, it is possible for numerous signals to be reported at the same time (for
example, when a fault occurs). This increases the risk of messages being lost due to buffer
overflow.

Requirement for the time stamp

A requirement for time stamps is that the time is synchronized on all the devices belonging to
the system. This requires a connection to a time master.

Description with step-by-step instructions

You will find detailed step-by-step instructions on configuring high-precision time stamps
in the function manual Process Control System PCS 7; High-precision Time Stamps.
You can find a full description and step-by-step instructions for configuring an OS server
as the time-of-day master in the configuration manual Process Control System PCS 7;
Operator Station.

8.9.9

Acknowledgment-triggered reporting

8.9.9.1

How to Activate Acknowledgment-triggered Reporting (QTM)

Introduction
If signals that trigger messages change their state in quick succession, a flurry of messages
can be triggered. This can mean that the state of a plant is no longer adequately monitored.
By configuring the "acknowledgment-triggered reporting (ATR)" function, you can suppress
the repeated signaling of "fluttering" states until an acknowledgment is received.

Procedure
1. Select the required station in the component view.
2. Double-click the "Hardware" object in the detail window.
The HW Config and hardware catalog open.
3. Select the CPU.

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4. Select the menu command Edit > Object Properties....
The "Properties - ("CPU-xxx")" dialog box opens.
5. In the "Diagnostics/Clock" tab, activate the "Acknowledgment-triggered reporting of SFB
33-35" check box in the "System Diagnostics" group.

Result
SFBs 33 to 35 then only report a change of signal if the previous change of signal (the previous
incoming message) has been acknowledged.

8.9.10

Downloading the Configuration to the CPU

8.9.10.1

How to Download the Configuration in CPU-STOP

Introduction
Hardware configuration of the SIMATIC stations is completed.
First save and compile the hardware configuration you have created and then pass on the
information to the CPU.

Rules
Note
In some situations it is possible to download the hardware configuration during operation
(CPU in RUN). You can find a list of the configuration changes (CiR) you are allowed to make
in RUN in the section titled "Overview of the permitted configuration changes (Page 347)".
Other configuration changes mean that the hardware configuration can only be downloaded
when the CPU is in STOP!

Requirements
The data link from the engineering station to the automation system must be working.
The hardware configuration of the automation systems to be loaded opens.
The SIMATIC station is in the STOP operating state.

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Procedure
1. Select the menu command Station > Save and Compile in HW Config.
Existing consistency errors are signaled to you. Click "Details" for detailed information about
the errors that have occurred.
2. Select the menu command CPU > Download to Module.
The "Select Target Modules" dialog box opens.
3. Select the target module and click "OK".
The "Select node address" dialog box opens.
4. Click the "Refresh" button.
All the nodes that can be reached are listed in the "Accessible Nodes" group.
5. Select the required node and click "OK".
The configuration is loaded into the PLC.
If the change log is activated, it opens. Enter a comment here in the "Reason" group and
click "OK".
6. On completion of the download, restart the CPU.
7. Select the menu command Station > Exit to close the hardware configuration.

Result
Your project is created, for example, with the following structure in the component view.

Source Files and Blocks

The source texts of the user blocks and the SCL source files generated by CFC/SFC are
stored in the "Sources" folder.
Standard and user blocks and blocks generated by CFC/SFC (e.g. instances) are stored
in the "Blocks" folder.

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The "Charts" folder contains CFC charts, nested charts (chart in chart) and SFC charts.
Enumerations, units and equipment properties are saved in the "Shared Declarations"
folder.

Plant Changes in the Runtime on an H System

For more detailed information about making "Plant changes in RUN" in H systems, refer to the
manual S7-400H Programmable Controller, Fault-tolerant Systems

8.9.10.2

How to Download Configuration Changes in CPU RUN (CiR)

Requirements
The changed hardware configuration must be complete.
The changed hardware configuration must have been saved and compiled.

Procedure
1. Check that the current configuration can be downloaded with the menu command Station >
Check CiR Capability.
2. Select the menu command Station > Save and Compile in HW Config.
3. Download the configuration to the CPU with the menu command PLC > Download to
Module....
Note
Please note the following:
If the configuration changes cannot be downloaded, close HW Config without saving.
This avoids inconsistencies between the configuration in the CPU and on the ES.
When you download the configuration to the CPU, the INTF LED lights up and then
goes off again, the EXTF LED is lit permanently. You cannot start to add the real
stations or modules until the INTF LED goes out again. The EXTF LED then also goes
off again.

Recommendation
Back up your current configuration whenever you download the station configuration from HW
Config, regardless of the operating state of the CPU. This is the only way to make sure that
you can continue working and not lose CiR capability if an error occurs (loss of data).

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Additional information
Online Help for HW Config

8.9.10.3

Reaction of the CPU after Downloading Configuration Changes in CPU RUN (CiR)

CPU Response after the Configuration Is Downloaded in RUN Mode

After downloading a modified configuration, the CPU initially checks whether the modifications
are permitted. If they are, it analyzes the affected system data.
This analysis affects important operating system functions, such as updating of the process
image and editing of the user program. These effects are explained in detail below.
The time taken for the CPU to interpret the system data (known as the CiR synchronization
time) depends on the number of input and output bytes in the affected DP master system. The
default synchronization time is up to 1 second. This value cannot be changed.
At the start of the system data evaluation, the CPU enters event W#16#4318 in the diagnostic
buffer and on completion of the evaluation it enters the event W#16#4319.
Note
If a Power Off occurs while the system data is being analyzed or the CPU switches to STOP
mode, the only practical course is to run a warm restart.
Once the system data has been analyzed, the CPU starts OB 80 with event W#16#350A and
enters the duration of the analysis in its start information. This allows you, for example, to
consider this time in your cyclic interrupt OBs for control algorithms.
Note
Make sure that OB80 is always loaded on your CPU. Otherwise the CPU switches to STOP
when an OB 80 start event occurs.

Validation of the Required Configuration Change by the CPU

The CPU first calculates the number of DP and PA master systems on which you are adding
or removing slaves or modules or wish to change the existing process image partition
assignments. At a maximum of 4 affected master systems, the CPU continues the check, at
more than 4, it rejects the modified configuration.
In the next step, the CPU calculates the CiR synchronization time as follows:

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If you are only changing parameter settings for existing modules, the following applies
regardless of the CPU type:
CiR synchronization time of the CPU = 100 ms
In all other situations, the following applies:
The CiR synchronization time of the CPU is the sum of the CiR synchronization times of
the relevant master systems. The relevant master systems are those in which you add or
remove slaves or modules, or change the existing partial process image assignment.
CiR synchronization times of the relevant master system =
Basic load of the master system + total I/O volume of the master system in bytes * time per
byte.
The total I/O volume of the master system is the sum of the existing real input and output
bytes of the CiR elements in this master system. To calculate the basic load of a master
system and the time per byte for a specific CPU type, refer to the technical specifications
of your CPU.
Note
CiR synchronization time:
The CiR synchronization time calculated in this way is based on a worst-case scenario.
This means that during CiR, the actual CiR synchronization time is always less than
or equal to the calculated time.
The CiR synchronization time of a master system is displayed in the properties window
of the CiR object in HW Config.
The following figure shows the relationship between the CiR synchronization time of a master
system and its entire I/O volume based on the example of a CPU 417-4.
CiR synchronization in ms






.

.

.

Total I/O
volumes in bytes

* corresponds to the maximum address area of the MPI interface, for example
(2 K inputs + 2 K outputs)
** corresponds to the maximum address area of an external DP interface module,
for example (4 K inputs + 4 K outputs)

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Based on this diagram, you can easily obtain the maximum size of the master system based
on the maximum CiR synchronization time if you only make changes to one DP master system.
This is explained with reference to an example in the "Example for defining the size of a DP
master system" section.
The CPU now compares the calculated CiR synchronization time with the current high limit for
the CiR synchronization time. The fixed upper limit set in PCS 7 for the CiR synchronization
time is 1 s.
If the calculated value is less than or equal to the current upper limit, the CPU assumes the
changed configuration, otherwise it rejects it.

Modifying the CiR Synchronization Time

From the formula above, it is clear that the CiR synchronization time can be modified as follows:
The CiR synchronization time is reduced:
The fewer input and output bytes are selected for a master system
The fewer guaranteed slaves are selected for the master systems to be changed (the
number of guaranteed slaves thus directly affects the number of input and output bytes)
The fewer master systems to be changed in one CiR action
This is of particular significance for F systems. Here, the F monitoring time must include the
CiR synchronization time. The highest value of all the DP master systems with a CiR object
must be used (if only one DP master system is modified per CiR action) or the sum of the
master systems to be modified at the same time.

Example Calculation
The following table is an example of a CPU 417-4 with six DP master systems.
The maximum permitted CiR synchronization time is 550 ms. This allows changes to be made
to several DP master systems, provided that the sum of the CiR synchronization times of these
master systems does not exceed 550 ms. From the last column, you can see which DP master
systems can be modified in one CiR action.
DP master
system

Total I/O
CiR Synchronization Time of the Master System
Vol. in Bytes

Distribution of Changes to DP
Master Systems

1500

either 1 (280 ms) or

100 ms + 1500 bytes * 0.12 ms/byte = 280 ms

(1 and 2) (500 ms)

2

1000

100 ms + 1000 bytes * 0.12 ms/byte = 220 ms

either 2 (220 ms) or

(2 and 1) (500 ms) or
(2 and 3) (500 ms)

1500

100 ms + 1500 bytes * 0.12 ms/byte = 280 ms

either 3 (280 ms) or

2500

100 ms + 2500 bytes * 0.12 ms/byte = 400 ms

4 (400 ms)

3000

100 ms + 3000 bytes * 0.12 ms/byte = 460 ms

5 (460 ms)

7000

100 ms + 7000 bytes * 0.12 ms/byte = 940 ms

Cannot be modified!

(3 and 2) (500 ms)

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Example for Defining the Size of a DP Master System

This assumes a maximum CiR synchronization time of 400 ms. The diagram thus gives a
maximum total configuration of 2500 I/O bytes for the DP master system (dashed line). If you
intend to have 250 input and 250 output bytes in the CiR object for future use, you therefore
have 2000 bytes available for the initial configuration of the DP master system.
Two constellations are considered by way of example:
If ET 200M stations are used with a full configuration (128 bytes for inputs, 128 bytes for
outputs, some of which may be in CiR modules), you can operate 2000/(128 + 128), i.e.
approximately 8 ET 200M stations.
If you typically require 48 bytes per ET 200M station (e.g. 6 analog modules each with four
channels of 2 bytes or a smaller configuration with a CiR module), you can therefore operate
2000/48, i.e. approximately 42 ET 200M stations.
If such a configuration is insufficient, you can improve the situation as follows:
Use a more powerful CPU (CPU with a smaller time per byte - you will find more information
on this topic in the technical specifications for the CPU).
Select several smaller master systems rather than one large master system.
Select one or more master system is with a very large configuration and a CiR object with
no guaranteed slaves. In such master systems, only changes to parameter settings for
existing modules are possible within the framework of CiR. Select additional small master
systems in which you add or remove slaves or modules, or change the existing process
image partition assignment.

Error Displays
From the beginning of the validation until completion of the SDB evaluation, the INTF LED is
lit. It is also lit when the parameters of modules are reassigned.
On completion of the CiR action, there is a difference between the expected and actual
configuration (the expected configuration has changed because you downloaded a
configuration change to the CPU); as a result, the EXTF LED lights up. If slaves are added
when the configuration is changed, the BUS1F or BUS2F LEDs also flash. Once you have
performed the relevant hardware changes, the EXTF, BUS1F and BUS2F LEDs go out again.

Effects on the Operating System Functions during the CiR Synchronization Time
During the CiR synchronization time, the operating system functions respond as follows:
Operating System Function

Effects

Process image updating

Updating of process images is disabled. The process input and output images
are kept at their current values.

User program execution

All priority classes are locked; in other words, no OBs are processed. All outputs
are maintained at their current value. Existing interrupt requests are retained.
Any interrupts occurring are accepted by the CPU only after completion of the
SDB evaluation.

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Operating System Function

Effects

Target system

Timers continue to run. The clocks for time of day, cyclic, and delayed interrupts
continue to run, the interrupts themselves are, however, locked. There are
accepted only on completion of the SDB evaluation. As a result, a maximum of
one interrupt can be added per cyclic interrupt OB.

Programming device operation

Only the STOP command is available on the programming device. Data record
jobs are not possible.

External SSL information,

via MPI, for example.

Information functions are processed with a delay.

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8.10

Creating network connections

Introduction
Networks known as subnets in PCS 7 are used, on the one hand, for communication
between automation systems and SIMATIC PC stations (Industrial Ethernet) and, on the other
hand, between automation systems and the distributed I/Os (PROFIBUS DP).

Overview
Creating network connections in PCS 7 involves the following topics:
How to Display Networked/Non-networked Stations (Page 371)
How to Create and Assign Parameters for a New Subnet (Page 372)
How to Create and Assign Parameters for the Network Connection of a Station
(Page 373)
How to Change the Node Address (Page 374)
How to Change the Transmission Rate and Operating Mode in the PC Network
(Page 375)
How to Save the Network Configuration (Page 376)
How to Check the Consistency of the Network (Page 377)
Cross-project Networks (Page 378)
Configuring Redundant Networks (Page 379)
Tips on Editing the Network Configuration (Page 379)

8.10.1

How to Display Networked/Non-networked Stations

NetPro Display of the Project

NetPro graphically displays all configured stations and networks of a project. You can
immediately recognize if a subnet is connected to a specific station based on the connection
lines.
You specify the network assignment of components capable of communication during
hardware configuration of a station. You can change this assignment later in NetPro.

Procedure
1. In the component view of the SIMATIC Manager, select the project for which you want to
display the network.
2. Select the required network in the detailed window.
3. Select Edit > Open Object from the menu.

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Result
NetPro opens and all the stations of the project are displayed graphically with their network
assignment.

Additional information
Section "How to Create and Assign Parameters for the Network Attachment of a Station
(Page 373)"
Online Help for NetPro

8.10.2

How to Create and Assign Parameters for a New Subnet

Where and How Can Subnets Be Created ?

The following table provides an overview of the various options for creating subnets:
Where?

How ?

Application

HW Config

When you insert a communications processor

Standard plants

You can find information about this in the section "How to Insert
a Communications Processor (Page 315)".
NetPro

Insert > Network Objects menu command

Complex networked plants

SIMATIC Manager

Menu command Insert > Subnet menu command

Complex networked plants

Note to Reader
You can create subnets while configuring the station and connect modules (more precisely:
their interfaces) to a subnet. You are already familiar with this option.
With complex networked plants it is better to work in the network view (NetPro). This is
described below.

Procedure
1. Select the station in the Component View of the SIMATIC Manager.
2. Select the menu command Options > Configure Network.
NetPro opens and the network configuration of the selected project is displayed.
3. Click "Subnets" in the "Catalog" window.
If it is not visible, open the "Catalog" Window with the menu command View > Catalog.
4. Drag the required subnet into the window for the graphical network view.
Positions which can not be used for attaching the subnet are indicated when the mouse
pointer takes on the shape of a "Forbidden" sign.
The subnet is displayed as a horizontal line.

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5. Double-click the symbol of the subnet.
The "Properties" dialog box for the subnet opens.
6. Set the parameters for the subnet (for example, assign a unique name).

Tip
If you hold the mouse cursor over the icon for the subnet, a tooltip is displayed with the
properties of the subnet.

8.10.3

How to Create and Assign Parameters for the Network Connection of a Station

Requirements
NetPro is open.
The configured stations are visible.

Procedure
1. Use the mouse to select the interface icon of the node (small box with the same color as
the corresponding network type) and pull it toward the subnet to establish a connection.
Network connections which are not permissible (for example connecting an MPI interface
to an Ethernet type subnet), the mouse pointer takes on the shape of a "Forbidden" sign.
The network attachment is displayed as a vertical line between the station/DP slave and
subnet.
2. Select the network connection, followed by the menu command Edit > Object
Properties....
3. Make the settings for the node properties (for example, name and address of the node).

Tip
If you hold the mouse cursor over the icon for the interface, a tooltip is displayed with the
properties of the interface (name of the module, subnet type, and, if already networked, the
node address).

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8.10.4

How to Change the Node Address

Node address
You specify the node address in the object properties of the Ethernet CP. The following
properties are defined:
MAC Address
in addition in the IP protocol:
IP address/subnet mask/address of the gateway

MAC Address
Each Ethernet module is assigned a unique MAC address. You will find the MAC address on
the module.
Please note that when using PC modules with a fixed MAC address, you must accept this
MAC address. The freely available MAC address initially recommended by the system may
differ from the address of the module.
With more recent CPUs, a check box allows you to decide if you want to set the MAC address
and use the ISO protocol. You only need to enter a MAC address if you intend to use the ISO
protocol. Otherwise, the field remains disabled; the address assigned to the CP in the factory
is then not overwritten when you download the configuration data.

IP Protocol
The IP parameters are displayed only when the current module supports the TCP/IP protocol.
STEP 7 assigns default settings for "IP address", "Subnet mask" and the "Address of the
gateway" for the interface of the node depending on the subnet mask and gateway of the
subnet.
Enter a new IP address/subnet mask/address of the gateway if you do not want to use the
default setting.

Requirement
NetPro is open.
The configured stations are visible.

Procedure
1. Select the CP whose addressing you want to change.
2. Select the menu command Edit > Object Properties....
3. Select the "General" tab in the "Properties" dialog box and click "Properties".
4. Enter the MAC, IP address and if necessary the subnet mask address into the following
dialog box.
5. Click "OK".

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Additional information
Online help on NetPro (or HW Config)

8.10.5

How to Change the Transmission Rate and Operating Mode in the PC Network

Introduction
In order to guarantee communication in a network, ensure that the following parameters are
set uniformly for all the network nodes:
Transmission rate
Operating mode
Note
Siemens devices are set in the factory so that the parameters for the transmission rate
and the operating mode are recognized automatically ("Autonegotiation").
This setting only has to be changed if communication with nodes that do not dispose of
the Autonegotiation setting is required in the network.

Automatic Recognition of the Transmission Rate and the Operating Mode

Autonegotiation means the automatic identification and negotiation of the transmission rate
(10/100 Mbps) and the operating mode (full duplex/half duplex).
Full duplex is an operating mode with bidirectional data exchange, in which the
communication partners can send data independently of one another on the transmission
link. The sending process can take place from both components simultaneously.
Half duplex is an operating mode with bidirectional data exchange, in which only one
communication partner at a time can send data on the transmission link. The sensing
process must always take place alternatively. Data transport is always only possible in one
direction between two components at any given time.

Requirement
The Autonegotiation setting has to be changed because communication with nodes in the
network that do not dispose of the Autonegotiation setting is required..

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Configuration of the Network Nodes

Location of
Use

Network Node

Steps for Calling Parameter

Assignment Dialog Box

Parameter

PC

Communications processor
CP 1613/CP 1623

1. Via the Windows Start

menu in the submenu
SIMATIC >
SIMATIC NET and the
menu command
Configure PC Station

Radio buttons for duplex

mode and transmission
rate.

2. PC Station > Modules >

Network Parameters
PC

INTEL network adapter (or

similar with 3COM)

1. In the Windows Control

Panel under
Management > Computer
Management > Device
Manager > Network
adapters
2. Network card properties
3. "Advanced" tab

Switch

SCALANCE X-400

AS

CP 443-1 communications
processor

Call up the switch

configuration dialog box
using Internet Explorer:

Network card property

Typical name for the
property (depends on the
network card used):
Speed and duplex
mode
Link speed & duplex
Port configuration

http : \\<TCP-IP address>

1. HW Config

Individual network settings

2. Properties of the network

module
3. "Options"

8.10.6

How to Save the Network Configuration

Introduction
To save the network configuration and the connection tables, you can use the Network >
Save and Network > Save and Compile... menu commands.

Save
If you have created network objects in NetPro or changed their properties in NetPro, NetPro
saves the following:
Node Addresses
Subnet properties (for example, transmission rate)
Connections
Modified module parameters (for example, of CPUs)

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Save and Compile

If you select the menu command Network > Save and Compile...., a further dialog box opens
in which you can decide whether to compile everything or only the changes. Regardless of the
option you select, NetPro checks the consistency of the configuration data throughout the
project; messages are displayed in a separate window.

8.10.7

Option

What?

Compile and check

everything

The loadable system data blocks (SDBs) of the complete network

configuration are generated; these contain all the connections, node
addresses, subnet properties, input/output addresses and module
parameter assignments.

Compile changes only

The loadable system data blocks (SDBs) of modified connections, node

addresses, subnet properties, input/output addresses or module
parameter assignments are created.

How to Check the Consistency of the Network

Introduction
We recommend that you check the consistency of the network prior to saving.
The following are examples of states which are displayed during the consistency check:
Nodes that are not connected to a subnet
(exception: non-networked MPI nodes)
Subnets with only one node
Inconsistent connections

Alternative Procedures
A consistency check takes place during the following actions:
Network > Check Consistency menu command
Network > Check Consistency Project-wide menu command
Network > Save and Compile... menu command (in the next dialog box, select the option
"Compile and check everything")
Download to the target system (consistency check of the stations and connections to be
downloaded)

Procedure
1. Select the menu command Network > Check Consistency in NetPro.

Result
The consistency check is carried out.

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Following this, the window "Outputs for consistency check for <path + project name>" opens.
If necessary, errors and warnings are displayed in this box such as those concerning hardwareconfiguration, network or connection configuration .

Messages in the "Outputs for Consistency Check" Window

Messages are displayed as errors if no system data (SDBs) can be generated by saving
compiling or prior to download to the target system. Without generated system data, the
hardware/network and connection configuration can not be downloaded to the target system.
Messages are displayed as warning when the reported problem nevertheless allows
generation of system data (SDBs).
To obtain help on an error or warning, select the error or warning and press the < F1> key.
Tip
The window with the results of the last consistency check can be opened at any time with the
menu command View > Outputs.

Consistency of Cross-project Subnets

After merging subnets in the multiproject (see section "Cross-project Networks (Page 378)")
and before downloading, you should ensure the consistency throughout the multiproject with
the menu command Network > Check Cross-project Consistency in NetPro. In this check, all
projects of the multiproject are subjected to a "total consistency check" one after the other.
This takes into account all the objects in the multiproject.
The quality of the consistency check is the same for both menu commands (Network > Check
Consistency and Network > Check Cross-project Consistency). In both cases, duplicate node
addresses are searched for in merged subnets. When checking connections for consistency,
cross-project connections are also taken into account in both cases.

8.10.8

Cross-project Networks

Cross-project Networks
With PCS 7, you can configure cross-project Ethernet networks and later use these to
configure connections. Networks included in more than one project are not created in one step.
Subnets already configured in the individual projects are merged in the multiproject and
assigned to a logical "Entire Network ". The "Entire Network" represents the common properties
of all of the assigned subnets. The individual subnets of a merged network continue to be
retained.
Merged and therefore cross-project networks have the same subnet type and identical S7
subnet IDs. They are represented in NetPro by the name extension "Part of: Ethernet
Interproject".

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Cross-project Network View

To achieve a better overview, you can activate the cross-project network view in NetPro with
the menu command View > Cross-project Network View. This is an advantage particularly in
the multiproject.

Additional information
Section "How to Merge Subnets from Different Projects into a Multiproject (Page 534)"
Online Help for NetPro

8.10.9

Configuring Redundant Networks

Redundant Networks
Both the PROFIBUS DP field bus and the Industrial Ethernet plant bus can be configured
redundantly.

Basic Procedure
1. Use the PCS 7 wizard to create a project with a CPU 414H or CPU 417H.
A SIMATIC H station and two PROFIBUS systems are created in the project (these are
already connected to the corresponding PROFIBUS DP interface of the CPU).
2. Add a CP 443-1 to each subsystem of the H station and in HW Config and create a new
Ethernet subnet for each CP.
When you continue with the configuration, make sure that you assign other redundant
components (for example, redundant OS server) to the correct plant bus.

Result
You have created a redundant field bus and a redundant plant bus.

Additional information
Function manual Process Control System PCS 7; Fault-tolerant Process Control Systems

8.10.10

Tips on Editing the Network Configuration

Introduction
Below you will find tips on how to edit an existing network configuration.

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Highlighting the Communication Partners of a Module

Proceed as follows after you have configured the connections:
1. Select a programmable module (CPU, FM) in the network view.
2. Select the menu command View > Highlight > Connection Partner.
Note
Only the communication partners of a programmable module can be highlighted.

Displaying/Modifying the Properties of Components

To display or modify the properties of stations or modules, proceed as follows:
1. Select the component (station icon or module)
2. Select the menu command Edit > Object Properties....

Copying Subnets and Stations

1. Select the network objects to be copied. Use the keyboard/mouse combination <Shift> +
left mouse button to select several network objects for copying at the same time.
2. Select Edit > Copy from the menu.
3. Click the location in the network view where you want to position the copy and select the
menu command Edit > Insert.
Note
You can copy individual network objects or entire subnets with network attachments,
stations, and DP slaves. When copying, remember that all the nodes of a subnet must
have a different node address. Therefore it may be necessary for you to change the node
addresses.

Deleting Network Connections, Stations and Subnets

1. Select the symbol of the network connection or subnet.
2. Select the menu command Edit > Delete. When you delete a subnet, the stations previously
connected to the subnet are retained and can, if required, be connected to another subnet.

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8.11

Creating the SIMATIC Connections

Overview
Several automation systems are inserted into a plant unit when configuring middle- and largesize plants. The automation systems share the automation tasks and therefore must be able
to exchange data. Data communication between the automation systems and the PC stations
is also necessary.
The following sections explain how to define these communication connections and which
special features must be taken into account.

8.11.1

Connection Types and Connection Partners

Introduction
Communication connections ( connections, for short) must always be configured, when data
exchange between the automation systems or the automation system and a PC station (for
example, an OS station) is required in the user program using communication blocks.

Connection
A connection is the logical assignment of two communication partners for the purpose of
carrying out communication services (for example, the exchange of process values). A
connection specifies the following:
The communication partners involved (for example, two SIMATIC 400 stations)
The connection type (S7 connection, S7 connection fault-tolerant)
Special properties such as:
Whether a connection remains permanently configured
Which one of the partners initializes the connection configuration
Whether operating state messages should be transmitted

Connection Configuration
During connection configuration, a unique local identifier is assigned per connection, the "local
ID". The local ID can also be a symbolic name (named connection). This local ID is required
when assigning parameters to the communication blocks.
For each programmable module that can be the end point of a connection, there is a separate
connection table.

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Special Feature
PCS 7 automatically assigns a local ID for both end points of the connection if both
communication partners are S7-400 stations or if one of the communication partners is an
S7-400 station and the other is a SIMATIC PC station.
You configure the connection only in the connection table of one partner; the other
communication partner then automatically has the matching entry in its own connection table.

Selecting the Connection Type

The connection type depends on the subnet and the transmission protocol with which the
connection is established. Which communication blocks you use depends on the connection
type.
In PCS 7, the following connection types are used:
S7 connection
S7 connection, fault-tolerant

8.11.2

How to Configure Connections between Two SIMATIC 400 Stations

Requirement
Two SIMATIC 400 stations have already been created.
Note
Make sure that there are no duplicate "PROFIBUS DP" or "Industrial Ethernet" node
addresses in your project (if uncertain, check with NetPro).

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Procedure
1. Select the required project in the component view of the SIMATIC Manager.
2. Select the menu command Options > Configure Network.
The network view opens. The SIMATIC 400 stations, the corresponding ET 200M I/O
devices, the operator stations, and the networks existing in your projects are displayed in
the network view.

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3. Select the module for which the connection is to be created in the network view, for example,
the CPU of the SIMATIC 400(1).
The connection table of the selected module is displayed in the lower part of the network
view.

4. Select an empty row in the connection table and select the menu command Insert > New
Connection....

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5. Select the required connection partner in the "Insert New Connection" dialog box. Here,
select the CPU of the SIMATIC 400(2).
Note
If you create a connection to a partner in another project of the multiproject, you must
enter a connection name (reference). Based on the connection name, cross-project
connections can later be merged.
You enter the connection name in the "Properties" dialog box for the connection when
configuring the corresponding PC station (OS) (group: "Connection Identification"; field:
"Local ID").

6. Select the "S7 connection" entry from the "Type" drop-down list.
7. Activate the "Show properties before inserting" if you want to view or change the properties
of the connection after "OK" or "Add".
The content of the "Properties..." dialog box depends on the selected connection.

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Result
PCS 7 enters the connection in the connection table of the local (selected) partner and assigns
the local ID (can be changed) for this connection and, if necessary, the required partner ID
you will need for programming the communication function blocks. The partner ID is the value
for the block parameter "ID".

Downloading Connections
Download the connection into the CPUs of the corresponding stations after the new connection
is configured.
1. Select the menu command Network > Save and Compile....
The "Save and Compile" dialog box opens.
2. Select from the options "Compile and check everything" and
"Compile changes only".
3. Select the CPU in one of the stations where you configured the connection.
4. Select the menu command PLC > Download in the current project > Connections and
Gateways.
All connections and gateways are downloaded.
Note
The configuration data of the partner station must also be downloaded.

Additional information
Section "Cross-Project Connections in a Multiproject (Page 392)"
Online help for the dialog box

8.11.3

How to Configure a Connection between a PC and SIMATIC 400 Station (Named

Connection)

Symbolic Connection Name (Named Connection)

You can assign a symbolic name to a connection between an OS and an AS instead of a
connection ID. This method of procedure is also designated as a "Named Connection". We
recommend assigning the name of the AS. Once the OS has been compiled, this name will
appear in the "SIMATIC S7 Protocol Suite".
You can find more information about this in the configuration manual Process Control System
PCS 7; Operator Station.
Note
If several connections are configured between PC stations to one AS, these connections
must all have the same name.

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Procedure
1. Select the required project in the component view of the SIMATIC Manager.
2. Select the menu command Options > Configure Network.
The network view opens. The SIMATIC 400 stations, the corresponding ET 200M I/O
devices, the operator stations, and the networks existing in your projects are displayed in
the network view.
3. Select "WinCC Application" in the symbol of the "SIMATIC PC station".
The connection table is displayed in the lower part of NetPro window.

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4. To insert a new connection, select the menu command Insert > New Connection....
The "New Connection" dialog box opens.

5. Select the CPU in the "Connection partner" field that should be coupled with the OS.
Note
If you are working in a multiproject, use the multiproject folder to select the target project
and the required CPU found there.
6. Activate the "Show properties before inserting" check box.

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7. Click "OK".
The "Properties - S7 Connection" dialog box opens.

Note
A connection name is entered as a default (S7 connection_1) in "Local ID:".
8. Adapt the name of the local ID to the project requirements (for example, the name of the
AS). This helps to avoid errors and maintain an overview.
You will find the connection name once again in the connection table (Named Connection).
For compiling the OS, the corresponding S7 program can now be transferred to the OS
using this path (depending on the settings for compiling the OS).
9. Click "OK".
Note
To avoid errors and improve clarity, you should change the default connection name (S7
connection_1) to suit your project (for example, name of the AS).

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10.Select the menu command Network > Save and Compile....
The connection configuration closes.
11.Select the PC station and then the menu command PLC > Download in Current Project >
Selected Stations.
The configuration is downloaded.
Note
After the initial download of the hardware configuration from HW Config (CPU-STOP),
download the changes to the configuration only using "Compile and Download Objects"
or from within NetPro.

Only Change the Local ID

The local ID can be changed directly in the "Local ID" column of the connection table.

Go to Partner Station
Requirements:
The project where the connection partner is located is open.
The subnets of the participating projects are merged.
When you are editing in the connection table, then go directly to the connection table of a
connection partner as follows:
1. Select a connection in the connection table.
2. Select the menu command Edit > Go to Connection Partner.
This function is also possible for cross-project connections in the multiproject.
Note
To avoid the AS generating messages during operation when the OS simulation starts or
terminated on the engineering station, the connection ID for the engineering station should
be higher than 0xc00.

Additional information
Section "Cross-Project Connections in a Multiproject (Page 392)"

8.11.4

How to Work with the Connection Table

Requirements
NetPro is open.
A CPU or a WinCC application is selected.

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Showing and Hiding Columns

1. From the connection table shortcut menu, select the menu command Display/Hide
Columns > ... and then the name of the column you want to show or hide from the next
shortcut menu.
The names of the visible columns are indicated by a check mark. If you select a visible column,
the check mark disappears and the column is hidden.

Optimizing the Column Width

In order to adjust the width of the column to its content (all texts legible) proceed as follows:
1. Position the mouse pointer in the header row of the connection table on the right beside
the column you want to optimize until the mouse pointer changes to two parallel lines (as
if you wanted to change the width of the column by dragging with the mouse pointer).
2. Double-click this position.
Tip: If the columns are set too narrow, the entire content of individual fields is displayed when
the mouse pointer is positioned briefly over a field.
Note
The column widths and the selection of displayed columns is stored according to the specific
project after the project is closed. The project settings remain valid even the project is opened
from a different computer.

Sorting the Connection Table

To start the connection table in ascending order according to a particular column, click the title
of the column.
Clicking the title of the column again sorts the connection table in the opposite order.

Changing the Properties of the Connection

If you want to change a connection that has already been configured, for example, to set a
different connection path (interface), proceed as follows:
1. Select the connection you want to change.
2. Select the menu command Edit > Object Properties....
You can change the connection properties that allow modification in the dialog box that
opens.

Going to the connection partner

Requirements:
The project where the connection partner is located is open in NetPro.
If you are working in the connection table, you can go directly to the connection table of a
connection partner:

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1. Select a connection in the connection table.
2. Select the menu command Edit > Go to Connection Partner.
This function is also possible for cross-project connections in the multiproject.

Highlighting a connection partner

Requirements:
Connections have already been created.
If you want the connection partner to be displayed in the graphical network view as well, you
can use the following view option:
1. Select a programmable module (CPU, FM).
2. Select the menu command View > Highlight > Connection Partner.

Additional information
Online help for connection tables.

8.11.5

Cross-project Connections in a Multiproject

Introduction
If cross-project subnets are configured then connections can also be configured over all of the
subnets. The end points of these connections can be in different projects.
PCS 7 provides support both when creating cross-project connections within the multiproject
and when synchronizing connections configured without the multiproject context.

Cross-project Connections to a Specified Partner

Cross-project connections to a specified partner (for example, a CPU) are created just like
connections within a project. The dialog box for selecting the connection partner allows not
only the selection of the end point (for example, module) but also the selection of the project
within the multiproject in which the end point is located.
To allow this, the projects must be part of a multiproject and the subnets must have been
merged (for example, using the "Synchronize Projects" wizard of the SIMATIC Manager).

Properties of Cross-project Connections

The consistency of cross-project connections is retained when manipulating projects of the
multiproject. Cross-project connections within a multiproject remain functional and can be
compiled even when the project with the connection partner has been removed from
multiproject.
Rule for S7 connections:
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be broken only once you have displayed the properties of the connection. Only after responding
with "Yes" to this question may you change the properties of the connection. If you modify the
properties, you must make sure that the connection properties are synchronized yourself.
Note
Only the local ID of a connection can be changed without breaking the connection (changes
made directly in the table).
Fault-tolerant S7 connections cannot be broken.
If you have broken connections at both ends, you can merge them again with the menu
command Edit > Merge Connections....
You can find additional information on this topic in the Online Help for the dialog box.

Cross-project Connections to an Unavailable Partner

If the connection partner in the multiproject is "unavailable", because the relevant project is
being created elsewhere or because it is being edited and is therefore locked, select "in
unknown project" as the connection partner. In the path the project, "Partner in unknown
project" is also selected as the connection partner.
This procedure reserves a connection in both projects that can be synchronized with system
support when the partner project is later included in the multiproject.
To allow this, the same connection name (reference) must be configured in both projects in
the properties of the connection. Based on the connection name, it is possible to assign the
connection partner and synchronize the connection properties using the menu command Edit >
Merge Connections....
You can find additional information on this topic in Section "How to Merge Cross-project
Connections (Page 535)".

Points to Note When Downloading

If you have configured cross-project subnets and connections, you must download the network
configuration to all modules involved. These are the end points of the connections and the
required routers.
When you upload (upload to programming device), the configured network configurations and
connections are automatically merged assuming that the requirements are met (for example,
both end points are uploaded).
The download functions in NetPro are not cross-project operating and only take effect within
a single project. This affects the functions:
Download to Current Project > Selected Stations
Download to Current Project > Selected and Partner Stations
Download to Current Project > Stations on the Subnet
Download to Current Project > Selected Connections
Download to Current Project > Connections and Gateways
Save and Compile is also restricted to the project currently active.

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If an S7 connection, for example, is cross-project, the network configurations of both projects
involved must be compiled.

Additional information
Section "How to Merge Cross-Project Connections (Page 394)"

8.11.6

How to Merge Cross-project Connections

Requirements
The following conditions must be met in order to merge connections within a multiproject:
The exact same connection name is used in the projects for the corresponding connections.
This name also functions as a reference.
S7 connections to an unspecified partner can be merged to a cross-project S7 connection
only in NetPro. These connections are ignored in the SIMATIC Manager.

Procedure
1. Select the required multiproject in the SIMATIC Manager
2. Select the menu command File > Multiproject > Synchronize Projects.
The "Synchronize Projects in the Multiproject<name of the multiproject>" dialog box opens.
3. Select the "Merge connections" entry in the left window.
4. Click "Execute".
5. If the "Result" dialog box does not indicate an error, click "Save".

Result
The connections are merged and synchronized in the multiproject.

8.11.7

Configuring Redundant Connections

Redundant connections
The fault-tolerant connection is a separate connection type. The following partners can
communicate over fault-tolerant connections:
SIMATIC H station (two H-CPUs) communicates with SIMATIC H station (2 H-CPUs)
SIMATIC PC station communicates with SIMATIC H station (2 H-CPUs)
The properties of fault-tolerant connections correspond to those of the S7 connections;
however restricted to H-CPUs and OPC servers of SIMATIC PC stations.

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With a fault-tolerant S7 connection, two connection paths between the connection end points
are normally possible.

Requirements
The hardware configuration for the two subsystems of a fault-tolerant system are identical.
The participating communication partners are H-CPUs or a suitably configured SIMATIC
PC station.
For the use fault-tolerant S7 connections between a SIMATIC PC station and a fault-tolerant
automation system, the software package S7REDCONNECT is installed on the SIMATIC
PC station.

Procedure
1. Select the CPU of an H station (H-CPU) from which you want to configure a new connection.
2. Select the menu command Insert > New Connection....
3. Select the required connection partner in the opened "Insert New Connection" dialog box.
4. Select the "Fault-tolerant S7 connection" entry from the "Type" drop-down list.
5. The remaining steps are the same as for configuring an S7 connection.

Additional information
Manual Process Control System PCS 7, Fault-tolerant Process Control Systems

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8.12

Configuring AS Functions

8.12.1

Overview of the Programming Steps

Overview
Define the AS functions in the plant hierarchy by inserting and programming CFC/SFC charts
after you have created the S7 programs including the chart folder in the component view. The
following table provides you with an overview of the basic steps in programming that are
described in greater detail below.
What?

Must

Creating CFC Charts (Introduction) (Page 400)

Programming the interface to the I/O (driver blocks)

(Page 434)

Optional

Creating Process Tags from Process Tag Types

(Multiproject) (Page 442)

X
While editing mass data

Creating sequential control systems (SFC) (Page 454)

Creating Models (Multiproject) (Page 486)

X
While editing mass data

You will also find information on the following topics:

Configuration by Several Users (Textual Interconnections) (Page 396)
Editing Mass Data in the Process Object View (Page 494)
Overview of data exchange (Page 537)

Additional information
Information on the access protection for CFC and SFC charts can be found in section "How
Can the Plant be Protected Against Unauthorized Access? (Page 32)".
Information on the versioning of CFC and SFC charts can be found in section "Versioning
CFC and SFC Charts (Page 620)".

8.12.2

Configuration by Several Users (Textual Interconnections)

Basic Procedure
Prior to programming the CFC and SFC charts, you should decide whether the project will be
edited by more than one engineer. To allow this, branching and merging at the chart level is
possible (S7 program).
The distribution within the project is made according to technological aspects (for example,
unit with the relevant charts is copied to a different project). Existing cross-chart
interconnections are automatically replaced with textual interconnections.

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On completion of editing copy the parts back into the original project. Any charts with the same
name are replaced following a prompt for confirmation. The textual interconnections are then
reestablished.
Textual interconnections that cannot be closed because a block was deleted are indicated in
a log. The interconnections can then be systematically edited by hand.

Distributing and Merging Project Data

1. Copy a technological part of the project (for example, chart folder or charts) to a different
project.
The copy contains textual interconnections to all sources that were not copied.
2. Edit the copied section separately (add, delete, modify blocks and charts).
3. Copy this edited technological section back to the original project.
When copying the charts into the chart folder of the component view, the handled charts
are overwritten after a prompt. There are now textual interconnections to the charts that
had connections to the copied charts.
4. In the CFC editor, select the menu command Options > Close Textual Interconnections.
All "open" interconnections are closed.
The interconnections are closed in the charts edited in the other project and traced back
to the original project, as well as in the charts where textual interconnections arose as a
result of deletion.
Note
Always copy the charts in the component view.
If you copy a chart in the plant view, a copy of the chart is created instead of being replaced.

Rules for Textual Interconnections

Charts are inserted into other projects through Copying. In this way a completely functioning
original project is maintained until the edited charts are returned.
When an interconnection is broken, neither of the interconnection partners may be
renamed, otherwise the textual interconnection cannot be closed again.
Changes to charts in the original project are discarded when charts of the same name are
returned to the original project from temporary projects.
An unwanted interconnection can result in the original project if, for example, cross-chart
interconnections are modified in the temporary project and only one of the charts involved
is returned to the original project.
Example: In chart CFC_A there is an interconnection to a block in chart CFC_B. Both charts
are copied to a temporary projects and edited further. During editing, the interconnection
between the charts is deleted. Only CFC_A is returned to the original project. A textual
interconnection is created in the CFC_B of the original project; this can also be closed.
Result: The interconnection deleted in the temporary project reappears in the original
project.
Textual interconnections created before copying/moving are included in the target project
(temporary project). This might be a concrete path reference (that can be closed) or a
character string (required connection that will only be configured in the target project).
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Merging Several S7 Programs into One S7 Program

To merge S7 programs on workstations that are not networked, the individual blocks or sources
must be copied and inserted in the target. Global data for the project, such as the symbol table
of variable table must be edited manually.
Follow the steps outlined below:
1. In the SIMATIC Manager, copy the blocks and sources to the appropriate folders of an S7
program.
2. Export the symbol tables of the individual S7 programs in ASCII format and import them
into the symbol table of the merged S7 program.
3. Check if any symbols are used twice.
Tip: You can also integrate short symbol tables using the clipboard (copy and paste).
4. Copy the variable tables you want to use or integrate the various variable tables using the
Clipboard (copy and paste) into a new variable table.

Copying the S7 Programs with Message Attributes

If you have provided blocks with message attributes, pay attention to the following restrictions
(which are independent of the message number assignment procedure) when copying S7
programs:
Project-wide assignment of message numbers
The message numbers may overlap. Pay attention to the following in order to avoid conflicts:
In the SIMATIC Manager, assign a fixed message number range to each S7 program using
the menu command Edit > Special Object Properties > Message Numbers....
When copying S7 program make sure that S7 programs are not overwritten.
Only message types (FBs) can be programmed separately from the S7 program.
CPU-Wide Assignment of Message Numbers
Programs can be copied within the project and from other projects without changing the
message numbers.
When copying individual blocks, the message number changes and you must recompile
the block to link the modified message number into the program.

Copying a Program with Project-Wide Assignment of Message Numbers to a Project with CPU-Wide
Assignment of Message Numbers
If you want to copy a program in which message numbers are assigned project-wide to
another project in which the message numbers were assigned CPU-wide, select the
required program in the SIMATIC Manager, followed by the menu command File > Save
As..., and activate the "With reorganization" check box. This also applies if the project
contains more than one program (more than one AS).
Default entries are made for the message attributes when they are copied.

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Copying a Program with CPU-Wide Assignment of Message Numbers to a Project with Project-Wide
Assignment of Message Numbers
You can only copy individual FBs with messages.
Note
The assignment of message numbers in the programs must be uniform within a project!
If a block with messages that references a text library is copied to another program, you must
also copy the corresponding text libraries or create another text library with the same name
or change the reference in the message text.

Changing between CPU-wide and Project-wide Assignment of the Message Number

If you change between CPU-wide and project-wide assignment of the message numbers, you
have to update the blocks in the CFC for every AS.
1. Open a CFC chart from the S7 program in which you have changed the library blocks.
2. Select the menu command Options > Block Types....
The "Block Types" dialog box opens.
3. Select all the blocks for which a new version is to be imported in the "Chart folder" list.
4. Click "New Version...".
A warning message is displayed with information about the old and new version and the
query whether you really want to update the block type. If you click "Yes", a central type
change is carried out. All the instances of the block type are also changed within the chart
folder.
5. Close the dialog box.
6. Repeat Steps 1 to 5 for all the stations in your project/multiproject.

Inserting S7 Connections to Unspecified Connection Partners

If you insert existing projects with S7 connections to unspecified partners into a multiproject,
you can easily convert these S7 connections to cross-project S7 connections:
1. Merge the subnets along which the S7 connection runs:
You will find additional information on this topic in Section "How to Merge Subnets from
Different Projects into a Multiproject (Page 534)"
2. In the SIMATIC Manager, select the menu command Options > Configure Network.
NetPro opens.
3. Select the menu command Edit > Merge Connections....
PCS 7 automatically merges matching S7 connections.

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Additional information
Online help on STEP 7

8.12.3

Creating CFC Charts (General)

CFC Charts and CFC Editor

To configure continuous processes in a plant, you use CFC charts that you create and edit
with the CFC Editor. You insert blocks from the master data library or from the PCS 7 Advanced
Process Library into these CFC charts.
The PCS 7 Advanced Process Library contains blocks for controlling a process or for
monitoring measured values, for example. The inputs and outputs of these blocks are
interconnected directly in the CFC Editor and are given parameter values. During this
procedure, you are supported by the CFC Editor graphic user interface.
Store the CFC charts in the plant hierarchy. They are always located in the hierarchy folders
in which they have their technological significance.
The PCS 7 Advanced Process Library also provides process tag types. They are complete
CFC charts for different process tags, such as motors and valves.
Note
We recommend that you store all the blocks, charts, process tag types, etc. used in the project
in the master data library and then only access the master data library during configuration.
This applies in particular to objects you have copied from a library and then modified for the
project.
For detailed information about the CFC Editor, refer to the Online help and the corresponding
manuals.

Functions in the Form of Blocks

In CFC, you work with ready-made blocks that have a specific function. You place these
function blocks in the CFC chart, interconnect them, and assign parameters to them.

Block type
For every function block a type definition exists that specifies the following:
The algorithm
The type name
The data interface (these are the input and output parameters)

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The type definition also specifies the data types of the input and output parameters. These
input and output parameters are known as block inputs and block outputs since this is how
they appear in the graphic display of the block.

Block Instance
A block instance is created from the block type after the block type is placed into your CFC
chart.
You can create any number of block instances from a particular block type. Depending on their
individual use, separate block instances can be named, interconnected, and assigned
parameters without changing the way the specific type function.
One useful aspect of this type instance concept, for example, is that following later central
changes to the block type, these changes can be automatically made in all block instances.

Compound Blocks (Multiple Instance Blocks)

Functions can consists of different partial functions. Blocks used to perform the partial functions
can be added together to form a multiple instance block which carries out the entire function.
This could be for example, a control block which functions as an internal block and contains
both a message and operator control block.
Multiple instance blocks can be created in CFC by interconnecting different blocks (functions)
and assigning parameters. This chart is then compiled as a block type.

Master data library

In multiproject engineering, you work with the master data library. This contains the project
master data (block types, process tag types etc.) for all projects of this multiproject. You can
find additional information in the section "Introduction to the master data library (Page 269)".

Additional information
Creating Process Tags from Process Tag Types (Multiproject) (Page 442)
Manual CFC for S7; Continuous Function Chart and in the online help.

8.12.3.1

Overview of the Configuration Steps

Requirement
A project structure (plant view) is created in the SIMATIC Manager which allows you to
configure CFC/SFC charts.

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Overview of configuration steps

The following table contains the steps you must execute during the configuration process.
Step

What?

Creating the project structure A chart folder for CFC must be created below the hierarchy level of the program
folder in the SIMATIC Manager. CFC charts are stored in the chart folder.

Description

Creating blocks (optional)

CFC works with ready-made blocks. These can be blocks from libraries, other
programs, or block types created by you.

Importing the blocks

(if they were not imported
implicitly by inserting the
block)

Block types required for the project are inserted and if necessary imported in
various ways depending on the PLC. By importing blocks, they are made known
to CFC. The block types should be stored in the master data library.

Inserting the blocks

(into a CFC chart)

Blocks are inserted in the CFC chart by dragging them from a master data library
or the block catalog. This creates a block instance with a name that is unique
throughout the chart. You can create any number of block instances from each
block type.

Assigning parameters and

interconnecting the blocks

You can assign parameters and interconnect the block inputs and outputs to other
blocks, nested charts, or to shared addresses.
You can specify textual interconnections at block/chart inputs whose
interconnection target is not yet in the chart folder. These interconnections remain
open until the referenced interconnected partner exists, and the interconnections
are then closed with a menu command.
Interconnecting means that values are transferred from one output to one or more
inputs during communication between the blocks or other objects.

Adapting the runtime

properties

The runtime properties of a block determine how the block is included in the
processing of the entire structure on the PLC. These properties are decisive for
the response of the target system in terms of reaction times, dead times, or the
stability of time-dependent structures, for example, closed loops.
When it is inserted, each block is assigned default runtime properties. To this
purpose it is installed in an OB task at a position determined by you. You can
change the position at which the block is installed and other attributes later if
necessary.

Compiling the CFC Charts

During compilation as a program, all the charts of the active CPU are converted
to machine code (compiler). If you compile as a block type, only the individual
chart is compiled.

Loading the CFC program

After compilation, you can download the CFC program to the target system
(automation system).

Note
When entering units, ensure that the following special characters are not used: [ ' ] [ $ ].

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Rules for the Interaction between CFC and SIMATIC Manager

When working with the SIMATIC Manager, remember the following points:
You can only delete charts, chart folders, and projects in the SIMATIC Manager when no
chart in the particular chart folder or project is currently being edited in CFC.
Projects with CFC charts must not be saved on removable data media, neither using the
menu command New Project nor Save Project As....

Additional information
Online help on CFC
Manual CFC for S7; Continuous Function Chart
Getting Started CFC for S7; Continuous Function Chart
You can find information on versioning in the section "Versioning CFC and SFC Charts
(Page 620)"
You can find information on access protection in the section "How Can the Plant be
Protected Against Unauthorized Access? (Page 32)".

8.12.3.2

How to Create a New CFC Chart

Introduction
The project structure is specified when you create the plant hierarchy. Here, you will find all
the CFC charts. The assignment to the plant sections is specified in the plant view.

Requirement
A project with an S7 program has been created in the SIMATIC Manager.

Procedure
1. Select the desired hierarchy folder in the plant view of the SIMATIC Manager.
2. Select the menu command Insert > Technological Objects > CFC.
A blank CFC chart with the default name is created. A new CFC chart consists of a chart
partition with 6 sheets without further chart partitions.
3. Change the name according to your requirements.
Note
The chart name may not exceed 22 characters. The name may not contain the following
characters: \ / . " %

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Chart-in-chart technique
You can provide a CFC chart with I/Os so that it can be inserted into other charts and
interconnected with any blocks or CFC charts. By inserting charts into charts, you create nested
charts.
A chart without chart I/Os can also be inserted into a different CFC chart. This may be the case
if you prefer to create the chart I/Os at a later time.

Additional information
Section "How to Define CFC Chart I/Os (Page 415)"
Online help on CFC
Chart-in-chart technique: Manual Process Control System PCS 7, Getting Started - Part 2

8.12.3.3

How to Insert Blocks into the CFC Chart

Introduction
When inserting a block, select a block type in the master data library or in the block catalog
and then place it into the CFC chart. The block will then be assigned a name that is unique
within the chart. The block that is inserted is an instance of the block type. You can create any
number of block instances from each block type.
Note
The comment of the block type is not included in the block instance.

Procedure
1. Select the CFC chart in the SIMATIC Manager.
2. Select the menu command Edit > Open Object.
The CFC chart opens in the CFC editor. A new CFC chart consists of a chart partition with
6 sheets without further chart partitions.
3. Select the "Libraries" tab in the block catalog.
Here, you will also see the master data library.
4. Select the block type you want to insert from the master data library and drag into the chart.
An instance of the block type is created in the CFC chart.
5. Insert further blocks into the CFC chart in the same way.
The runtime properties of a block are predefined. If necessary, you can change the runtime
properties: You can find additional information about this in section "Runtime Groups and
Runtime Properties (Page 407)".

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Searching for Blocks

You can search for a block by specifying a block name in the input field of the block catalog
and then searching for it using the "Find" button (binoculars). If the text you entered is not
found as a block name, CFC searches for a block with a corresponding comment. The folder
containing the block opens and the block is selected.
Use the check box "Search for initial letter" to choose between two different search modes:
free search (default)
The program searches for a specific part of the name or commentary.
restricted search
The search begins with the initial letter.

The Block Catalog in the CFC Editor

If the block catalog is not open, open it with the menu command View > Catalog.
You will see the following three tabs in the block catalog :
Tab

Description

Blocks

Here the blocks are sorted according to block families. You also find the
blocks which are in use, below the name of the S7 program.

Charts

Here you will find all the charts that you have created in the chart folder of
the S7 program. A small open folder icon is used to symbolize the chart which
is open in the CFC Editor.

Libraries

Here you will normally find all the libraries provided by PCS 7 along with your
master data library. Hide all the libraries that you do not need for project
engineering by using the ""Hide" function (see Section "Using Libraries
(Page 275)"). The master data library is always displayed.

Additional information
Online help on CFC

8.12.3.4

How to Assign Parameters and Interconnect the Blocks

Block I/Os
Each block has a number of different I/Os.
The I/Os of a block can be "visible" or "invisible": You can only see any "invisible" parameters
in the properties of the block but not in the representation in the CFC chart.
Use the properties of the block to specify which I/Os in the CFC chart will remain visible or
hidden. If connections interconnected to a block are switched invisible, this is indicated by a
small triangle in the block header.

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Procedure
1. Select the block in the CFC chart and then select the menu command Edit > Object
Properties....
The "Properties - Block" dialog box opens, and the "General" tab is active.
2. Enter a unique name for the block instance in the "Name" box. The names of block instances
must be unique in a CFC chart.
Note
The maximum length of a block name is 16 characters (for nested charts 22 characters).
The name may not contain the following characters: \ / . " %
3. Open the "Inputs/Outputs" tab.
4. Here, you can set the parameters for all the I/Os of a block (values of the I/Os, visible/
hidden, released for testing, relevant for archiving etc.).
The "Name" column lists the names of all inputs and outputs.
Click the column heading of the table as a simple way of finding an I/O: The column is
sorted in ascending or descending order.
Note
If you change units or operator texts, these are no longer taken into account during block
type importing.
5. Click "OK" once all the parameters have been assigned.
The name is displayed in the CFC chart in the block header; parameters are assigned to
the block.
6. Follow the same procedure to configure additional blocks in the CFC chart.
7. To interconnect, click on the required output of the block.
8. Click on the input of the block with which you want to interconnect the output.
The CFC editor automatically creates a line indicating the interconnection.
Note
Steps 7 and 8 can be carried out in reverse sequence.
You can create further interconnections in the shortcut menu if the I/O is selected:
Interconnection to Address...
Interconnection to a Runtime Group... (only for data type BOOL)
9. Make the other parameters settings and create the interconnections in the same way.
Note
Select a connection line to facilitate follow-up. The line blinks in a different color in both
the chart and in the chart overview.
Click on the chart to stop the blinking.

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Configuring Archive Tags

Block I/Os intended for operator control and monitoring can be marked for archiving in WinCC.
You make the setting in the "Inputs/Outputs" tab in the "Archive" column.
Possible identifiers are:
No archiving
The value of the connection is (no longer) to be archived.
Archiving
The value of the connection are to be archived on an OS.
This setting also applies for archiving to an archive server.
Long-term archiving
The values archived on the OS are to be stored for long-term archiving on CD, DVD or
tape, for example.
This setting also applies for archiving to an archive server.
The interconnections marked as relevant for archiving are created as archive tags when the
OS is compiled and, if it does not already exist, a process value archive with the name "Process
value archive" is created. This is where the archive tags are stored.

Interconnecting with Process Pictures

When you create the process pictures, you will interconnect the I/Os of the blocks from the
CFC charts with objects in the process pictures. The tag name is formed from the plant
hierarchy, the CFC chart name, and the block name. You will find the name again as part of
the tag name. The values of the inputs/outputs are entered.
After compilation, you will find the tag names in the WinCC tag management. When you
compile (with the option active), the block icons are created in the pictures and the block
instances interconnected to the mimic diagrams.

Additional information
Online help on CFC
Interconnecting with Process Pictures: Manual Process Control System PCS 7, Getting

Started - Part 2

Archive tags: Configuration manual Process Control System PCS 7; Operator Station

8.12.3.5

Runtime Groups and Runtime Properties

Creating Runtime Groups

One runtime group is created automatically per CFC chart. All blocks of a chart are installed
in the respective runtime group. This reduces the time when compiling changes in the CFC
charts.
The run sequence can be optimized by PCS 7. These optimized run sequences should only
be modified as an exception.

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The sequence model available provides optimum support when configuring the run sequence,
multiuser projects and therefore distributed engineering.
You can find information about this in the section "How to Adapt the Run Sequence
(Page 413)".

Optimizing Run Sequence

With the "Optimize Run Sequence" you can optimize the run sequence of a program according
to the data flow so that there is as little dead time as possible when executing on the CPU.
OBs/tasks and runtime groups are optimized separately.
You can find information about this in the section "How to Optimize the Run Sequence
(Page 411)".

8.12.3.6

Runtime Properties of the Blocks

Introduction
This section describes some of the basics required to understand the runtime properties of
blocks.

Runtime properties
The runtime properties of a block decide how the block is included in the run sequence within
the entire structure of the CPU. These properties are decisive for the response of the target
system in terms of reaction times, dead times, or the stability of time-dependent structures, for
example, closed loops.
The runtime properties of the blocks have default settings but these can be adapted individually
for each block.
When it is inserted, each block is assigned default runtime properties. It is therefore installed
in a run sequence in a task (OB). The tasks form the interface between the operating system
of the CPU and the S7 program. Blocks can also be installed in runtime groups that are
themselves installed in tasks (OBs).
Note
When you create new chart, a runtime group is created automatically in which all the blocks
of this chart will be installed.

Runtime groups
Runtime groups are used to structure tasks (OBs). The blocks are installed in sequential order
in the runtime groups. Runtime groups allow the blocks of a CFC chart to be handled
individually.
You can do the following with runtime groups:

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Switching selected blocks within an OB off and then on again
If a runtime group is deactivated, the blocks it contains are no longer passed through.
Runtime groups are activated or deactivated using a block output of the data type "BOOL".
Process selected blocks with a specific reduction ratio (after a specified number of cycles
and/or with a phase offset) to achieve better load distribution on the CPU.
If OBs contain a large number of installed blocks, these can be put together in smaller units.
Advantage: Instead of creating one "large" FC when you compile each OB, "smaller" FCs
are created depending on the number of runtime groups.
If the program is modified later, only the runtime groups/FCs that actually contain modified
blocks are given the "modified ID".
In this way later compilations and online downloads to make changes can be executed in
shorter time.
Note
For the reasons listed above, make sure that you do not install too many blocks in an OB
or in a runtime group. Only this will lead to a noticeable improvement in performance when
you compile or download changes in comparison to compiling and downloading the entire
program.
You must also take into account the startup OB (OB 100), the error OBs (OB 8x) and any
special OBs you may use.

Insert Point
When you insert a block, the insert point of the block in the run sequence is fixed.
The default rule is as follows: he block is inserted after the block displayed in the status bar of
the CFC.
The following is displayed in the status bar (alternative):
When you first create a chart, the default of the specific PLC
The last new block to be inserted (color marking: black text on a light gray background)
The block specified by the run sequence
The current insert point is displayed to the right in the status bar. It displays the task name
(OBx), the chart and block name after which the next block will be installed in the run sequence
when a block is inserted in the CFC chart.

Display of the Runtime Properties

You have the following options for obtaining information about runtime properties:
For an individual block
For the entire CPU

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Runtime Properties of Individual Blocks

The runtime properties of each block are displayed in the part of the block header on a colored
background.

Upper row: Name of the task in which the block is installed

Lower row (to the left of the slash): position of the block or runtime group in the task
Lower row (to the right of the slash): if the block is installed in a runtime group, position of
the block in the runtime group; otherwise "-"
If a block is installed more than once, information is displayed for only one location of this block;
this is the block in the task located first alphabetically.
The block header can also include additional colored icons at the top left that indicate the
processing status of the block:
yellow exclamation mark against a red background -> not being processed
For example, EN input is static 0.
black question mark against a yellow background -> processing unclear
For example, EN input is interconnected.
A double-click on the field shown above in the block header launches the processing sequence
of the block. In the execution order, you can change the runtime properties of the blocks
directly. You will find more information in: "How to Adapt the Run Sequence (Page 413)".

Runtime Properties of all Blocks of a CPU

For a complete overview of the run sequence, select the menu command Edit > Open Run
Sequence in the CFC editor (you can also edit the run sequence in this window), or the menu
command Options > Chart Reference Data in the "Run Sequence" window.

Additional information
Online help on CFC

8.12.3.7

Setting up AS-wide interconnections

Overview
You can use the CFC Editor to set up interconnections to partners located on other automation
systems. This is a so-called AS-wide interconnection.
These interconnection partners are always block I/Os or I/Os of hierarchical charts.
Requirements for AS-wide interconnections:
The PLCs involved are located in a common project or multiproject.
The network has already been configured.
The charts containing the interconnection partners are open in the CFC Editor.

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Setting up AS-wide interconnections

You make the interconnection as you would for a chart-wide interconnection.
To do this, open both charts and arrange them in the CFC in such a way that you can connect
the source to the destination, in other words, click on the I/O to be connected in one of the
charts and then click on the I/O partner in the other chart.
For connections, an interconnection line is drawn to the sheet bar. The AS-wide
interconnection is marked as a green triangle in the small field of the sheet bar. The project/
station/CPU type or hierarchical path and chart name/block/connection is entered in the large
box.

Configuration steps for the associated communication

An S7 connection is created automatically in NetPro for each AS pair for which an AS-wide
interconnection has been created.
Once you have created AS-wide interconnections, you need to compile and load the affected
S7 programs.
The blocks required for the data transfer are made available and loaded by the engineering
system when loading is performed.
These blocks are not instanced in the chart and cannot be seen in the catalog.
The data transfer is called directly from the corresponding OBs of the AS (OB1, OB3x). The
handling instructions are located in special DBs created by the code generator and transferred
from the loader to the CPU.

Additional information
Online help on CFC

8.12.3.8

How to Optimize the Run Sequence

Note
When you insert blocks in the CFC chart, they are automatically installed in the run sequence.

Procedure
1. Start optimization in the the run sequence editor via the menu command Options > Optimize
Run Sequence...,
or - for selected tasks or runtime groups - in the shortcut menu via the menu command
Optimize Groups/Tasks....
With this function, you can optimize the run sequence of a program based on the data flow.
This keeps the dead time to a minimum while the sequence is running in the CPU. Optimizing
is carried out separately for tasks and runtime groups.
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Selection of Individual Elements

Enable the elements for the optimization in the run sequence or exclude them. You can choose
the selected task from your object properties. An extra icon is used to identify the selected
element in the run sequence editor (blue circle with slash).
The following optimizations can be carried out:
You optimize an entire task including all enabled runtime groups (option: OB/task and
runtime groups). This is the default setting.
You only optimize the enabled runtime groups of a task (option: runtime groups only).
You exclude the entire task - including the runtime groups it contains - from the optimization
(option: none).
The release of an individual runtime group for optimization can be set under object properties
for each runtime group by activating the "Optimize run sequence" check box (default).
Individual runtime groups are excluded from optimization when you deactivate this check box.

Rules
The content of runtime groups, created by the driver generator ("Generate Module Drivers"
@......) are not optimized since the correct order is already set here.
If optimization is executed after creating the module drivers, there is no guarantee that the
runtime groups of the driver blocks are in the order specified by the driver generator.
Therefore the module driver is restarted during the next compilation (the "Create module
driver" check box is activated).

What Happens during Optimization?

This is handled separately for each task. Within a task, the runtime groups are handled extra.
The reduction ratio and phase offset of a runtime group are ignored.
The data flow is obtained from the interconnections. These include all block-block
interconnections as well as those to SFC charts and interconnections of block outputs to
ENABLE a runtime group.
The following interconnections are ignored:
Global and textual interconnections
Interconnections to blocks located in other tasks
Access from SFC charts to block I/Os located in other tasks
Interconnections to the chart interface are traced as far as the actual source of the
interconnection. If this does not exist, in other words, the interconnection ends at an
interface, this interconnection is ignored.
Interconnections into a runtime group or out of a runtime group are considered to be
interconnections of the runtime group itself. A runtime group represents a fictitious block on
the task level. Interconnections between the blocks of a runtime group are used only for
optimization within the runtime group. This ensures that the runtime groups are correctly
arranged on themselves and that the runtime group itself is placed at the optimum position
within the task.

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Changes are only carried out if they are necessary during subsequent optimization.
Consequently the amount of modifications are held to a minimum while compiling and
downloading changes.
Note
If blocks are interconnected over INOUT parameters, the data flow may be reversed (from
input to output). This is not taken into consideration when optimizing the run sequence.
Remedy: in this case, you must optimize the order yourself and exclude the relevant runtime
group from the optimization.
Note
During cascaded interconnections and other connections with several return jumps,
deactivate runtime group optimization at the runtime group.

8.12.3.9

How to Adapt the Run Sequence

Introduction
When you insert blocks in the chart, they are automatically installed in the run sequence. The
installation position is decided by the "Predecessor for Installation". Certain blocks are also
installed more than once in tasks depending on the entry in the task list assigned to the block
type by the system attribute (S7_tasklist). Blocks with startup characteristics are, for example,
also installed in OB100.
You can see the other tasks in which the block is also installed in the dialog box of the
properties, under the "To be installed in OBs/tasks" group in the "General" tab.

Chart Installation Pointer

Installation pointers determine the installation position for the next unit of the run sequence.
These are the different pointers:
Chart installation pointer
Block installation pointer

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Procedure
1. Start the run sequence editor in the CFC editor with the menu command Edit > Open Run
Sequence.
Here, you can make the following adaptations:
Move objects (SFC chart, runtime group or block)
Removing a Block
Installing Blocks
Setting Installation Pointers

Moving Objects
You move can object by selecting it (SFC chart, runtime group, or block) in the right or left
window and then dragging it with drag-and-drop to the object after which you want to install it.
The following takes place after an object is dropped onto a runtime group:
The object is installed at the first position within the runtime group when the structure is
expanded [-].
The object is installed after the runtime group if the structure is not expanded [+].
If the runtime group is empty, you will be asked whether or not you want to install the block
within the runtime group. If you answer with "yes," it is installed inside the runtime group,
if you answer with "no" it is installed after the runtime group.
If you drag an object to a task, it is installed before the objects already installed.
Note
Ensure when moving blocks that all the blocks of a chart are located exclusively in the
corresponding runtime group. After moving a block to another group, the chart-oriented
structure no longer exists and would make it difficult or even impossible to work on a chartby-chart basis in multiuser engineering.

Removing a Block
You can only remove (delete) blocks from a task if it is installed more than once in the run
sequence. At least one insert point must remain.
If this was the only block installed, it will not be deleted. Otherwise, the block is deleted and
the run sequence of the blocks following it are adapted.

Installing Blocks
You can also install blocks, runtime groups, or SFC charts more than once by copying and
pasting. Use the following functions for this purpose:
The corresponding menu commands
The toolbar icons

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With drag-and-drop with the <Ctrl> key pressed
While displaying the CFC chart, drag from a CFC chart to the required place in the run
sequence.
Note
Objects with the system identifier "@" are automatically installed in the run sequence while
the module drivers are created. They may only be edited in the SIMATIC Manager with
the menu command Options > Charts > Generate Module Drivers.... Do not delete or move
these objects manually.

Setting Installation Pointers

You can modify the installation pointers as follows:
Chart installation pointer (default OB 35)
In the run sequence editor select the required OB or a block from the OB level (not within
a runtime group) or a runtime group within the OB.
Select the runtime editor menu command Edit > Predecessor for Installation Position.
Block installation pointer
You cannot set the block installation pointer in the runtime editor.
In the CFC editor select the block after which all other blocks are to be installed.
In the chart, select the menu command Edit > Predecessor for Insertion Position.
If the block specified as the predecessor for installation is deleted, the block installation pointer
is set to the block installed before the deleted block. This also applies if the block is moved to
a different chart. The block installation pointer in the destination chart is not changed. The
moved block retains the installation position it had in the previous chart.

Additional information
Online help on CFC

8.12.3.10 How to Define CFC Chart I/Os

Introduction
A chart can be supplied with I/Os in order to enable the following additional uses:
Inserting into a different chart and interconnecting with other charts or blocks (chart-in-chart
technique).
Compiling as a block type
There are two different procedures for creating chart I/Os:
Create unassigned chart I/Os followed by interconnecting
Create the chart I/Os with the interconnection

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Creating Unassigned Chart I/Os followed by Interconnecting

In the first step, you create the I/Os for a chart without reference to any parameters (for
example, because the chart does not yet contain blocks and/or hierarchical charts). You assign
the names, attributes, and defaults to the chart I/Os.
In the second step, you place the blocks/charts in the chart, interconnect them and then assign
the I/Os of the objects in the chart to the chart I/Os.
1. Select View > Chart I/Os from the menu.
The dialog box for editing chart I/Os opens and "docked" to the upper section of the chart
window.
2. In the hierarchy window on the left, select the desired I/O type (IN, OUT, or INOUT).
3. In the detailed window on the right, edit the empty declaration line for the particular I/O type
(name, data type, initial value, comment).
Select the data type from a drop-down list.
Note
If you use this method, the attributes (for example, S7_m_c) of the block I/O are not
adopted. You must then assign the attributes to the chart I/Os yourself.
4. Use drag-and-drop to drag a block/chart I/O to a chart I/Os with a compatible data type.
As an alternative with existing chart I/Os,
assign the I/Os of the blocks placed in the chart and/or nested charts to the existing chart I/Os
without needing to open the chart inputs/outputs dialog.
1. mark the I/O and select the menu command Insert > Interconnection to Chart I/O....
A dialog box opens containing a list of all the available I/Os for the relevant I/O type.
2. Select the required chart I/O and click "OK".
Note
You can only assign unconnected I/Os with a compatible data type.

Creating Chart I/Os with Interconnections

In the first step create the actual chart. This is done by inserting blocks/charts and
interconnecting them.
In the second step, you open the window of the chart inputs/outputs and define the chart I/Os
by connecting them to I/Os of blocks/charts placed in the chart. A new row is created and all
the properties of the connected I/O are applied to the chart I/O (name, attribute and initial
value). If naming conflicts occur, for example, because the same names are used in different
blocks, the name is made unique in the chart I/O by incrementing it.
1. Select View > Chart I/Os from the menu.
The dialog box for editing chart I/Os opens and "docked" to the upper section of the chart
window.
2. In the hierarchy window on the left, select the desired I/O type (IN, OUT, or INOUT).
The rows with I/Os are displayed in the detailed window (right window) (this is still empty if
you are creating new chart I/Os).

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3. In the working field of the chart, select the required I/O of the block and drag the I/O to the
right window of the chart I/Os to the "Name" box.
The I/O is applied including all of its properties.
Exception: interconnected I/Os are not reassigned.
4. Follow the same procedure for all other I/Os of the blocks/charts located in the chart which
you want to interconnect with the chart inputs/outputs.
If you drag an I/O that already exists in the chart I/Os with drag-and-drop back to an empty
line in the Chart I/Os window; the name automatically has a number added to it making the I/
O name unique.
If you drag an internally interconnected I/O (input) with drag-and-drop onto a new line then a
copy is created and no interconnection to an internal I/O is made.

Representation in the Side Bar

The sheet bar displays the I/O names and comments, I/O type, and data type applied to the
chart I/Os. The "interface I/O" type of interconnection is indicated by a small white triangle
above the interconnection line.
Note
If an I/O that is interconnected with the chart interface is hidden, there is no sheet bar entry.
The interconnection can then only be recognized by the object properties of the block ("I/Os"
tab, "Interconnection" column).

Changing Chart I/O Names

The chart I/O name does not need to include the name of the assigned block I/O. You can
rename it. To this purpose select the name in the "Name" box and enter a new one. As an
alternative, you can double-click on the start of the chart I/Os' line in the right-hand window
and enter the new name in the "Properties" dialog box.

Assigning System Attributes

Just like the block I/Os, you can also assign system attributes to the individual chart I/Os.
The following rules apply:
If an I/O is reconfigured by dragging it to define it as a chart I/O, it applies the system
attributes of the block I/O.
If a predefined chart I/O is interconnected with a block I/O, you must define the system
attributes yourself - they are not applied from the block I/O.
A chart with chart I/Os does not have system attributes itself (apart from those of the I/Os).

Assigning I/Os When the Charts are Already Placed

You can also extend a chart with chart I/Os later by adding further chart I/Os. If the chart is a
nested chart, in other words, a chart already placed in another chart, the added I/Os may cause
positioning conflicts. In this case, the nested chart is displayed as an overlapping chart (just

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like an overlapping block): light gray and without I/Os. The I/Os and the interconnections are
made visible if the chart is placed at a free location.
If you have already placed a chart within the chart and interconnected it and have subsequently
changed the original chart (for example, by adding a further I/O), then drag the modified chart
over the original chart. The old chart is replaced by the new one. The existing connections are
retained.

Additional information
Online help on CFC

8.12.3.11 How to Compile CFC Charts

Introduction
CFC charts must be compiled into a code that the CPU of the AS can understand. Since
compilation always includes all the charts of an S7 program, you should only start at the end
of the compilation.

Procedure
1. Select the menu command Options> Customize> Compile/Download... in the CFC Editor.
2. Define the settings for compilation.
You can find additional information on this topic in the section "Settings for compilation".
3. Select the menu command Chart > Compile > Charts as Program....
The "Compile program" dialog box appears.
4. Activate the following check boxes if necessary:
Generate module drivers
(for additional information, refer to the online help)
Generating SCL source
Note
If you do not want to use the blocks of the current PCS 7 library, you can use the
"Module Driver Settings" button to open a dialog box in which you can select the desired
drive library.
5. Click "OK".

Function "Generate Module Drivers"

The "Generate module drivers" check box is set active in the default setting, meaning that the
driver generator is also called up before every compiling procedure.
In special cases, such as incomplete hardware, you can deactivate the check box so that the
"Generate Module Drivers" function is not executed. The total time of compiling is then reduced.

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If the "Generate Module Drivers" function is activated, the module drivers for the existing signalprocessing blocks are created by the driver generator and interconnected with them prior to
the compiling process.
You can find additional information on this topic in the section "How to generate module
drivers (Page 437)".

Settings for Compiling

Use the menu command Options > Customize > Compile/Download... to open the dialog box
which contains information about the resources used in conjunction with compiling charts. The
following can be specified:
The warning limits to be applied so that possible dangers are detected before downloading.
The resources to remain unused during compilation of the charts of the current chart folder.
This can, for example, be useful if you want to solve an automation task partly with charts
and partly by programming (for example, STL, LAD or SCL programs) and when you have
functions (FCs) or data blocks (DBs) from other sources in your user program.
You can also view the statistics showing how many resources (DBs, FCs) in your CPU are
available for compiling the charts and how many are already being used.
Note
If you only work with CFC and SFC in your program, you can leave the standard compilation
settings unchanged.
You will find an overview of the blocks generated during compilation in the online help.

Central function "Compile and Download Objects"

Note
Central compiling and downloading of all objects can be executed in the SIMATIC Manager
with the menu command PLC > Compile and Download Objects.... This dialog box lists all
the objects of the multiproject that can be compiled or downloaded.
The hardware configuration must be downloaded to the CPU before this function can work
(initial commissioning of the automation system).
You can find additional information on this in the section "How to Download to All CPUs
(Page 576)".

Additional information
Section "How to Download CFC Charts to the CPU (Page 420)"
Section "Downloading to All CPUs (Page 576)"
Online help on CFC

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8.12.3.12 How to compare CFC charts before download

Introduction
During configuration, testing and commissioning, there is often the need to compare a new/
changed CFC chart with the previously loaded version before downloading it.

Requirement
Before the initial download in the CFC editor with the menu command Options > Settings >
Compile/Download..., activate the check box "Generate image of downloaded program for
comparison" in the "Settings for Compiling/Downloading" dialog box.

Procedure
1. In the CFC editor, select the menu command PLC > Download....
2. Click "Show Changes".
The Version Cross Manager opens and the image created by the previous download (see
section "Requirements") is compared with the version to be downloaded and
correspondingly displayed.
Note
The "Show Changes" button is only enabled when the "Version Cross Manager" add-on
package is installed and an image has been generated for the loaded program.
3. Go back to the "Download" dialog box.
4. Click "OK" or "Cancel".

Additional information
Online help on CFC

8.12.3.13 How to Download CFC Charts to the CPU

Introduction
After compiling the charts, download them to the CPU and view the process rate in test mode
afterwards.
The program is downloaded to the CPU assigned to the active chart.

Requirement
There must be a connection between the CPU and your programming device/PC.

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Procedure
1. Select the menu command PLC > Download....
The "Download PLC" dialog box opens in which you can determine the type of download.
2. Select the scope of the download:
Entire program
The entire content of the "Block" folder is downloaded and, following a prompt, the CPU
is set to STOP.
Changes
The CPU can be in the "RUN-P" mode. The download of the modified blocks is as safe
as possible (bumpless) to avoid the CPU changing to "STOP".
In test CPU (entire program)
With this type of download, you can download a modified program to another CPU or
to an S7 PLCSIM, without losing the delta download capability in the original CPU.
Note
The possibility of the CPU going into STOP mode cannot be completely eliminated.
The reasons for this include temporary inconsistencies that cannot be checked by the
loader (for example, local requirements of blocks that do not include reference lists).
Load user data blocks at the same time
This option is set as the default and is only relevant when you download changes (when
downloading the entire program, all the blocks are downloaded including the user data
blocks).
3. Click "OK".
If download-relevant changes have been made to the user program, a message is displayed
indicating that the program must first be compiled and you are asked whether you want to
compile and then download.
Note
Downloading from the CFC to the PLC must take place from the programs created in CFC.
Only this download function guarantees that the configuration data will be consistent with
the CPU data.
The same download function is available in the SIMATIC Manager with the following menu
commands:
Menu command PLC > Compile and Download Objects... and then activate the
"Charts" object for compiling and downloading
In the component view: mark the "Charts" folder and select the menu command PLC >
Download

Additional information
Section "How to Compile CFC Charts (Page 418)"
Section "Downloading to All CPUs (Page 576)"
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8.12.3.14 How to Test CFC Charts

Test mode
CFC Editor provides test functions that support the commissioning process. These are used
to monitor and influence the AS sequential control system process and to change setpoints if
necessary. For this purpose switch the CFC Editor into a test mode.

Test Mode Operating Modes

The test mode applies to the CPU which also involves the active chart. As an alternative you
can test in two operating modes:
Operating mode

Description

Process mode

In process mode, the communication for online dynamic display of the CFC
charts and CFC instances is restricted and causes only slight extra load on the
CP and bus.
In process mode, if an overload occurs, a message is displayed indicating that
the limit for bus load has been reached. In this case, you should stop the test
mode for the CFC charts that are not absolutely necessary for the test.
When test mode is activated, all blocks have the status "watch off".

Laboratory mode

Laboratory mode is used for convenient and efficient testing and commissioning.
In contrast to the process mode, communication for online dynamic display of
CFCs is unrestricted in the laboratory mode.
When test mode is activated, all blocks have the status "watch on".

Requirements
There must be a connection between the CPU and your PC.
The program has been downloaded.

Activating/Deactivating Test Mode

1. Select desired operating mode with the menu commands in the Test menu as required:
Test > Process Mode
Test > Laboratory Mode
Make sure that it is not possible to switch the type of test used while in the test mode.
2. Select the menu command Debug > Test Mode in CFC.
Test mode is activated.
3. Reselect the menu command Debug > Test Mode in CFC to stop the test mode.

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Troubleshooting
From within the CFC chart, you can open the block type associated with the block instance.
Mark the required block in the CFC and select the menu command Edit > Go To > Block
Type.
If the source file of the block is included in the project, the tool used to create it (LAD/FBD/STL
or SCL) opens and the block type can be edited.
If the source file is not in the project, LAD/FBD/STL is still open. You can then only read the
block information (exception: the system attributes of the I/Os can be edited).
If a SFC instance is marked in the CFC chart, this is opened in the SFC Editor (the
corresponding SFC type can be opened in the SIMATIC Manager or in the SFC Editor).

Additional information
Online help on CFC
Manual Process Control System PCS 7, Getting Started - Part 1
Manual CFC for S7; Continuous Function Chart

8.12.3.15 How to use the "Forcing" function for block I/Os

The "Forcing" function
During commissioning, you can simulate a variety of values for an interconnection by
permanently overwriting the value of an interconnection with a forced value.
During forcing, the interconnections between the blocks are temporarily removed and force
values are assigned to the corresponding inputs (IN or IN_OUT) of these interconnections.
Forcing involves replacing the value at the block input normally supplied by the interconnection
with the "forced value". Such forcing can be activated and deactivated at the input of the block
instance at any time.
For performance reasons, not all block inputs can be allowed to support forcing from the outset.
You specify which inputs can be forced in the configuration of the CFC or in the process object
view. If the attributes "Add forcing" and "Forcing active" are changed at the input after the
program is compiled, the program needs to be compiled and loaded again.
A maximum of 8192 standard and 8192 F I/Os can be forced.
Note
If the maximum number of force parameters are registered and downloaded, a download of
changes must be carried out after the parameters have been deregistered in order to reapprove the parameters in the CPU as well. Only after the download of changes can new or
different force parameters be registered.

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Note
If you activate forcing at the chart folder, the program will need to be recompiled and
downloaded (compilation of the entire program).

Settings for forcing

Forcing is controlled by the following attributes:
"Support forcing"
"Add forcing"
"Forcing active"
"Force value"

Procedure
The use of these attributes is enabled with the corresponding check boxes in the SIMATIC
Manager and CFC.
In the SIMATIC Manager in the object properties of the chart folder in the "Advanced" tab:
"Support forcing" check box This enables the force function and the corresponding options
in the CFC and the process object view.
In the CFC in the object properties of the block input:
"Add forcing" check box This enables or disables "Forcing" at this input. Each change
requires the program to be compiled and loaded again. This option cannot be changed in
test mode.
"Forcing active" check box When this check box is activated, the value of the
interconnection is permanently replaced by the force value. The value of the interconnection
becomes active again when forcing is disabled. A change in test mode does not require
recompiling.
"Force value" text box Enter a value here to be applied to the block input if the options "Add
forcing" and "Forcing active" are enabled. A change in test mode does not require
recompiling. At an INOUT, the force value is also written to the output of the interconnected
block.

Alternative procedure
If the "Support forcing" option is activated for the chart folder, you can proceed as follows:
1. You can make settings for multiple block inputs in the CFC. The corresponding columns
for the force function are available in the "I/Os" tab of the block object properties.
2. In the process object view, you can make the settings for the desired inputs for all blocks
in the project. The corresponding columns for the force function are available in the
"Parameters" and "Signals" tabs.

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Representation
The interconnection of the forced input is identified in the CFC chart by means of a colored
rectangle at the block input:
A green rectangle means: "Add forcing" is activated
A red rectangle means: "Add forcing" and "Forcing active" are activated
Note
Colored rectangles are only visible for interconnection, as forcing is only possible for
interconnected parameters.
In test mode, the force value is distinguished from the other dynamic values by a different
background color. The default setting is "light blue" and can be changed in the "Color Settings".
(Extras > Settings > Colors...). Only the first element of a structure is shown in color. Other
elements are not visible.
The background color of the force value is identical to the representation in the chart.
Note
All force settings will be lost if a CPU cold restart is performed while forcing is activated.
However, the settings will be retained in the offline program. To restore consistency between
the offline and online programs, disable "Support forcing" at the chart folder, compile and
download the data, re-enable "Support forcing" at the chart folder and once again recompile
and download the data.
Although connections with textual interconnections can be registered for forcing, this does not
have any effect in test mode.

Message to WinCC with active forcing

In the case of forcing, a new system chart @FRC_CFC is automatically installed with a runtime
group of the same name in OB1 during compilation. The message block FRC_CFC is added
to this chart, as well as being added to the OB100. This block triggers an incoming message
for WinCC if "Forcing active" is set at a parameter. The block triggers a corresponding outgoing
message after "Forcing active" has been disabled again. The "Active" control option of the
@FRC_CFC runtime group specifies that the block should only be executed after the "Forcing
active" function has changed.
If forcing is disabled, the block, the system chart, and the runtime group are removed again
from the program the next time you compile and download.

Data types
The following data types can be forced:
BOOL, BYTE, INT, DINT, REAL, STRUCT, WORD, DWORD, DATE_AND_TIME

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With the STRUCT data type, only the first level of the structure can be forced. Chart inputs/
outputs cannot be forced.
Note
If an EN input or the input of an FC or BOP is registered for forcing, parameters can be set
for this input in test mode, making it capable of operator control and monitoring.

Additional information
Online help on CFC

8.12.3.16 How to Use the Trend Display in Test Mode

Trend display
The trend display is a tool in the CFC editor that allows you to track the values of one or more
signals on a CPU qualitatively over time. The trend display shows the signal continuously over
time while it is being recorded. The trend display works with any target system that supports
normal online operation.

Rules for the Trend Display

Only one trend display can be active in the trend display window at any one time.
A maximum of 12 values can be recorded simultaneously.
For each CPU, you can create and manage any number of trend display data records. Each
display is given a name that must be specified when it is created (this can be changed).
Both simple numerical data types (BYTE, INT, DINT, WORD, DWORD, REAL) and Boolean
values can be used.
In the online display, it must be possible to make the value dynamic in the chart.
In each display, the following data is saved in the chart folder:
The name of the display
The allocation of the channels
The acquisition parameters
The display parameters
The last curve recorded (if it exists)
The acquisition cycle can be set in a range from 1 - 90 seconds.

Requirement
The test mode in the CFC Editor is activated for the current CPU.

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Procedure
1. Open the trend display window for the desired CPU with the menu command View > Trend
Display.
2. In the trend display group, click the "Rename" button and enter the desired name for the
trend display.
3. Enter the number of measuring points for the time axis in the "Display" group.
4. In the "Recording" group, click the "Change" button and enter the current operating mode
for the trend display and the abort conditions.
5. Click "Apply".
6. Open the CFC chart whose values you wish to display.
7. At the function block level, select the I/O name whose value you wish to display.
8. Click the menu command Debug > Inputs/Outputs > Insert in Trend Display.
The window for the trend display opens.
9. Select the desired channel in the "Select Channel" dialog box and click "OK".
10.Open the Trend Display window. Enter the desired high and low limits here and then click
"Apply".
11.Keep repeating steps 6 to 10 until you have finished inserting all the values you want to
display into the trend display.
12.Click "Start" in the trend display.
The selected values start to be displayed.

Export Trend Display

1. While the trend display is open, select the menu command Options > Settings > Export
Trend Data....
2. Enter the desired export format.
3. Click "OK".
The current trend display is exported.

Additional information
Online help on CFC

8.12.3.17 How to Configure the AS Runtime Measurement

AS runtime measurement
To avoid runtime errors in new and modified configurations, we recommend that you monitor
the execution time of the OBs. In the configuration described below, the warning limits can be
set to any value. You can signal the warning limits via the PCS 7 OS.

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The runtime is measured with the TIME_BEG and TIME_END blocks (subsequently referred
to as block pair). In addition, you will require the MonAnL block for the warning limits.
WARNING
Please note the following warnings:
All work on the process control system must be performed by trained service personnel.
Always observe the plant-specific rules and government regulations when making
changes to your system.
Observe the plant-specific boundary conditions and adjust the work accordingly.
Always bear in mind that changes in a system can impact other sections of the system.

Procedure
1. Create a new chart in CFC (runtime monitoring ASNo x).
2. Place a block pair in this chart - for in each cyclic interrupt OB.
To view the cyclic interrupt OBs, select the menu command Edit > Open Run Sequence.
3. Connect the "TM" I/Os of a block pair.
Assigning blocks to cyclic interrupt OBs
1. Select a TIME_xxx block.
2. Select the menu command Edit > Open Run Sequence.
The "Run Sequence Editor" dialog box opens.
The selected block is highlighted in the tree view. The other block pairs can also be found
in this OB.
Move a pair of blocks into each of the cyclic interrupt OBs.
3. Place the TIME_BEG block as the first block in the cyclic interrupt OB.
4. Place the TIME_END block as the last block in the cyclic interrupt OB.
5. If you require warning limits, place and interconnect the MonAnL block.
6. Repeat step 3 through 5 for all blocks of the type TIME_BEG and TIME_END.
Assign names to the TIME_BEG and TIME_END blocks
Assign the names before distributing to the individual project editors:
1. Select a TIME_xxx block.
2. Select the menu command Edit > Object Properties....
The "Block Properties" dialog box opens.
3. Enter a symbolic name for the block in the "Name" field (for example, cyc36ob and cycob36
for the block pair for measuring the cycle time in OB36).
4. Click "OK".
5. Repeat step 1 through 4 for all blocks of the type TIME_BEG and TIME_END.
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1. Compile the chart which was created in step 1 and download the AS.
In the online mode of the CFC, you will see the runtime of the OB at the TM_DIFF output
of the TIME_END block.

Notes on Troubleshooting
You can reduce the execution time of an OB by installing the runtime groups with reduction
ratios and phase offsets, or starting blocks in other OBs.
If it is possible to increase the cycle monitoring time, then it can be carried out in HW Config
(Properties of the CPU, "Cycle/Clock Memory" tab).
If there is a CPU stop due to failure of I/O components, the use of the SUBNET block can help.
When an error OB (for example, OB 86, rack failure) occurs, the SUBNET block allows only
the driver blocks that signaled the error to execute their routine. This reduces the execution
time necessary.

Additional information
Online help on CFC
Direct help on the blocks: click the "?" symbol in CFC and then the block header.

8.12.3.18 How to configure automatic displaying and hiding of messages in process mode
Introduction
The following section describes how to configure the automatic displaying and hiding of
messages in process mode.

Requirement
Configuring of the technological functions in CFC and SFC is completed.
The block groups of the plant parts whose messages you want to hide are specified.

Procedure
1. Insert the "STRep" block into a CFC from the PCS 7 Advanced Process Library.
2. Connect the control signals from a process status logic that was created beforehand to the
Status inputs (State 1 to max. State 32).
3. Open the plant view in the SIMATIC Manager.
4. Double-click the "Shared Declaration" folder.
5. Double-click the "Listings" folder.
6. Select the "Operating State" folder.
7. Select the shortcut menu command Insert New Object > Value and enter an object name
to represent the state.
Repeat this procedure for all states (state 1 to max. state 31).
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8. Select the object name.
9. Select the Edit > Object Properties menu command and assign values to the individual
states beginning with 1 (please do not use 0).
10.Open the process object view in the SIMATIC Manager.
11.Select the "Blocks" tab.
12.Enter a name for the "STRep" block in the "Block group" column.
Note
The name of a block group must be unique throughout the multiproject.
The names of the block groups must differ from the names that were assigned as the OS
area identifier.
13.Assign this name to all the blocks that are to belong to this group.
14.Now select the "Messages" tab.
15.Select the "Block group" entry from the "Filter by column:" drop-down list.
16.Enter the name of the block group in the "Display" input box.
17.Assign a status (Status 1 to Status 32) to all the messages of the displayed block group
that you want to hide. The corresponding column names are replaced by the previous
defining of the "Operating state".

Result
The signal assigned to a status input controls the displaying and hiding of all the messages
that are assigned to this status.

8.12.4

PCS 7 license information

Introduction
In SIMATIC Manager you can call a function that identifies all objects configured and requiring
a PCS 7 license. The result is displayed per license type in the "PCS 7 License Information"
dialog box. This allows you to check whether existing PCS 7 licenses or the licenses you intend
to order are sufficient for your project or how many objects requiring a license you can still add
to your project.
In the left-hand box, all components installed which require a PCS 7 license are displayed.
In the right-hand box the accompanying configured license objects are displayed.

PCS 7 components
The PCS 7 component list is determined by the installation. Multiprojects, projects and stations
are displayed in the "Configured license objects" box.

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The following are displayed in the "Select the desired license:" box:
Process objects (only relevant for CFC in PCS 7)
Countable process objects (PO) may be classed as any SFCs and block instances that
support reporting, as well as operator control and monitoring. These are the objects that
are transferred to the OS and require licenses. Driver blocks are not classed as POs.
These objects are only entered in the count if they can be downloaded to an AS. Block
instances in S7 programs without hardware assignment (at the project level or in libraries)
are not considered.
Diagnosis objects (maintenance RT)
Multiprojects or subprojects are displayed. The square bracket [...] contains the number of
project licenses. On the next level, AS objects with subordinate ASs, then PC stations,
network objects and user objects are displayed.
Process objects in WinCC
For each sub or multiproject one or more OSs are displayed, the configured license is in
square brackets [...] after it. OS servers, OS server standby and reference OS servers can
be displayed.
Archive tags
One or more OSs are displayed for each sub or multiproject. If an archive server is available,
this is also displayed. On the next level, those OSs which store data on this archive server
are listed. The number of archive tags is displayed in square brackets [...] on the affected
objects, differentiating between short-term and long-term archiving.
SIMATIC BATCH units
The same view as in the case of process objects
SIMATIC Route Control
The same view as in the case of process objects

Additional information
You will find additional information on this topic in Section "Counting and booking process
object licenses (Page 431)".

8.12.4.1

Counting and booking process object licenses

Introduction
Countable process objects (PO) may be classed as any SFCs and block instances that support
operator control and monitoring and have the "With interrupt" property. These are the objects
that get transferred to the OS during the compile and download operation and which require
a license.
Driver blocks are not classed as process objects.
You can start a function in the SIMATIC Manager that identifies all of the process objects
configured and registered in Automation License Manager (ALM). The result is displayed in
the "PCS 7 License Information" dialog. This enables you to check whether the PCS 7 licenses
that you purchased or intend to purchase are sufficient for your project, or ascertain the number
of objects that are subject to licenses with which you can expand your project.

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Sequence
The compile and download operation involves detecting the process objects within the
program, and the CPU and memory card serial numbers. Aided by this number, a program is
assigned to the CPU. A process object info is created in the ES data management for each
CPU that is downloaded; this records identifiers and the number of process object licenses
used.
During the download process, the system determines if process object licenses have already
been used for the current CPU (and if so how many). The number of process objects
determined during the last download is read from the process object info that was saved to
the ES database. The difference between this and the current number identified is then
compared to the number of licenses available in the Automation License Manager (ALM). If
the required process objects are covered by the license, the difference is booked in the ALM
and the download is executed.
If the current program contains fewer process objects than the previously downloaded project,
the download operation automatically increases the number of available process object
licenses. If not enough licenses are available the license violation will generate a corresponding
message that must be acknowledged. Now you may either terminate the download or continue
it in spite of this message. The number of licenses that are required but unavailable will be
recorded as a shortage. If you have purchased additional licenses, these missing licenses are
included and registered in the ALM at the next download.

Scenarios that involve counting process objects

The following scenarios are taken into account when counting process objects:
First full download of a program
Downloading changes to a program on the same CPU
Moving a program to a different CPU
Ceasing to use a CPU
Note
Before removing the CPU, if there is an existing connection between the ES and the CPU,
you will first need to book back the process objects on the CPU.
Multiple use of a program on several CPUs

Information regarding the counting of process objects

Download to S7-PLCSIM and test CPU:
This does not include a process object count.
Deleting projects:
The CFC is not notified when you delete a project.
Note
No process objects are booked back within this context. You should therefore deregister
the process objects prior to deletion.

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Deleting chart folders or superimposed objects:
If you delete the chart folder, the S7 program, the CPU or the SIMATIC station, then this
order to delete is passed on to the CFC. In this case, a warning message will appear
allowing you to abort the deletion process so that you can book back the relevant process
objects prior to deletion.
Faulty CPU:
The CPU that replaces a faulty CPU is recognized again as the previous download target,
provided the data stored in the process object info corresponds with the serial number of
the CPU or Memory Card. It will be assumed that the "correct" CPU is connected for older
CPU versions that do not allow a serial number query.
Booking back process objects
Using the Options > Charts > Book back process objects menu command, you can
deregister the process objects of a program that you no longer want to run on the CPU by
returning these objects to the Automation License Manager.
The program is thereby deleted from the CPU.
Note
It is particularly important to book back licenses if plant engineering is being performed at
different locations, but the process object licenses are required for the target plant.

Additional information
Section "How many objects can be processed in a project? (Page 41)"

8.12.4.2

How to display the PCS 7 license information

Introduction
Process objects are only entered in the count if they can be downloaded to an AS. Block
instances in S7 programs without hardware assignment (at the project level or in libraries) are
not considered.

Procedure
1. Select either the multiproject or project in the SIMATIC Manager (any view).
2. Select the Options >PCS 7 license information menu command.
The "PCS 7 license information" dialog box opens.

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Additional information
Online help for the "PCS 7 license information" dialog box

8.12.5

Programming the interface to the I/O (driver blocks)

8.12.5.1

Concept for Drivers and Diagnostic Blocks

Introduction
The I/O interfacing described below also ensures high performance for capacity. The
configuration is fast and easy to execute.

Task of the driver and diagnostic blocks (driver blocks)

In process control systems, diagnostics/signal processing must meet certain requirements.
This includes the monitoring of modules, DP/PA slaves and DP master systems for faults and
failures.
To enable this, blocks are available in the PCS 7 library that implement the interface to the
hardware including test functions.
These blocks perform two basic tasks:
They provide the AS with signals from the process for further processing.
They monitor modules, DP/PA slaves, and DP master systems for failure.
When the process signals are read in, these blocks access the process input image (or process
image partition) (PII) and when outputting the process signals, they access the process output
image (or process image partition) (PIQ). The description of tasks carried out by the various
driver blocks can be found in section "List of Driver and Diagnostic Blocks (Page 435)".

Concept
The concept of the driver and diagnostic blocks for PCS 7 can be characterized as follows:
The separation of user data processing (channel block) and diagnostic data processing
(module block)
The symbolic addressing of the I/O signals
The automatic generation of the MODULE blocks by CFC
This block concept supports all modules from the list of approved modules.
If own and external new module types are included, the meta-knowledge for the driver
generators can be extended by additional XML files (object and action lists). Creating these

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files is described in the manual Process Control System PCS 7 Programming Guide Driver
Blocks.
Note
Please note the following:
The library with the driver blocks have to installed using the Setup program on the PC.
This is the only method of ensuring that the meta-knowledge required for the driver
generator is available. You may not copy the library from another computer.
You can also use driver blocks from another library (for example own blocks from an own
library). You can specify this additional library in the "Generate Driver Blocks" dialog box.
The driver generator then searches for the block to be imported in the library specified
here. If the block is not found here, it is searched for in the library specified in the control
file (XML file).
If the S7 program contains a signal-processing block (CH_xx, CH_U_xx, PA_xx), but this
is not from one PCS 7 libraries, you have to specify the version of the driver library from
which the driver blocks are to be imported in the "Generate Module Drivers" dialog box.

Time-Optimized Processing
To allow time-optimized processing during runtime, the organization blocks for error handling
(for example, OB85, OB86, etc.) are automatically divided into runtime groups and the driver
blocks installed in the relevant runtime groups.
If an error or fault occurs, the SUBNET block, for example, activates the relevant runtime group,
the RACK block or module block contained in the runtime group detects the problem, evaluates
it and outputs a control system message to the OS.
The diagnostic information of the module block is also transferred (output OMODE_xx) to the
corresponding CHANNEL block (input MODE). If necessary, this information can be displayed
in a process picture (color of the measured value changes or flashing display, etc.) by a PCS
7 block that can be operated and monitored on the OS or by a user block.

8.12.5.2

List of Driver and Diagnostics Blocks

Introduction
The blocks for signal preprocessing listed under "Driver Blocks" must be inserted by the user
and interconnected to the module. The "Generate Module Driver" function is used to configure
these and interconnect them to the diagnostic blocks.

Overview of the diagnostic blocks

Block Description

Purpose

OB_BEGIN, OB_END

CPU diagnostics and connection diagnostics

SUBNET

Monitors the DP master system

RACK

Monitors the station/rack and DP slaves

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Block Description

Purpose

MOD_1, MOD_2, MOD_3,

MOD_4, MOD_D1,
MOD_D2, MOD_D3,
MOD_MS, MOD_CP,
MOD_HA

Monitors I/O modules, motor starters, communication module, HART

field devices

CONEC

Monitors the status of the connection of an AS and reports error events

OB_DIAG

Monitors the DP and PA slaves for failure and recovery. Interface block
for including DP V0 slaves that are not supported by the PCS 7 driver
blocks.

OB_DIAG1

Monitors DP or PA slaves at a DP master system to DP V0 or DP V1

or at a DP/PA Link (Y Link) to DP V1

DIAG_AB

Evaluates the status register of the Anybus DP link.

DPDIAGV0

Monitors the status of the modules of an ET 200S as DPV0 slave (IM

151-1 High Feature) downstream of a Y link

IM_DRV

Transmits time-stamped process signal changes and non-signalspecific events (special messages) to the OS

PO_UPDATE

Executes the functions "Hold last value" and "Use substitute value" of
the output modules when a CPU is restarted (OB100)

PS

Monitors the status of a power supply of a rack and reports error events

PADP_L00, PADP_L01,
PADP_L02

Monitors DP/PA field devices (DPV0 slaves) downstream from a DP/PA

or Y link operated as a DPV0 slave.

PADP_L10, MOD_PAX0,
MOD_PAL0

Monitors PA field devices (DPV0 slaves) downstream from a DP/PA or

Y link operated as a DPV1 slave.

PA_TOT

Processes the cyclic parameters of the "Totalizer" PA profile of a PA

field device complying with PROFIBUS PA 3.0 class A and B

DPAY_V1

Enables the field-device-specific blocks that are located downstream of

the DP/PA and Y links and monitors them.

DPAY_V0

Monitors DP/PA and Y link as DPV0 slave

DREP, DREP_L

Evaluates the diagnostic data of a diagnostic repeater for

PROFIBUS DP

FM_CNT

Assigns parameters and controls the FM 350-1 and FM 350-2 modules

OR_M_16, OR_M_32

Determines the value status from a redundant signal module pair

RCV_341

Serial reception with the CP 341

SND_341

Serial transmission with the CP 341

CPU_RT

Determines the runtime of the individual OBs and their share of the
runtime

OR_M_8C, OR_M_16C,
OR_M_32C

Is used to form a value status, channel-granular, from two redundant

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Overview of the driver blocks

Blocks for signal preprocessing
Block description

Purpose

CH_U_AI, CH_U_AO,
CH_U_DI, CH_U_DO

Signal processing of S7-300/400 SM I/O modules or a PA field devices.

CH_AI, CH_AO, CH_DI,

CH_DO, CH_CNT,
CH_CNT1, CH_MS

Signal processing of S7-300/400 SM I/O modules

PA_AI, PA_AO, PA_DI,

PA_DO, PA_TOT

Signal processing of PA field devices with PA profile

Additional information
Online help of the corresponding blocks (CFC)

8.12.5.3

How to Generate Module Drivers

Automatic Generation of Module Drivers

A function is available for signal processing in PCS 7 that automatically generates the module
drivers, interconnects and configures them correspondingly after configuration of the hardware
has been carried out with HW Config and after configuration of the technological functions in
CFC. These module drivers are responsible for the diagnostics and reporting of faults during
signal processing.
The function is called up when the S7 program is compiled if the "Generate Module Drivers"
check box is activated (default setting). If module drivers have already been generated for the
project, a check is carried out during processing whether the module drivers have to be
updated. Updating is necessary if the hardware configuration has changed in the meantime.

Manual Generation of the Module Drivers

The "Generate Module Drivers" functions can also be called up manually in the SIMATIC
Manager.

Procedure
1. Open the SIMATIC Manager and the project in which you want to generate the drivers.
2. Select the chart folder of a S7 program in the component view. No charts may be selected
in this folder.

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3. Select the menu command Options > Charts > Generate Module Drivers....
As an alternative, you can activate the "Generate Module Drivers" check box in the "Charts
as Program..." dialog box in CFC when compiling CFC/SFC charts.
Each time you recompile, only the required module drivers will be generated or updated.
4. Select the required options and click "OK"K
Note
If the address areas for digital input and output modules have been packed in HW Config
("Pack Address"), the driver generator cannot supply unique addresses to the
corresponding blocks.
The addresses may not be packed in order to have a defined slot assignment for each for
each module.

How the Function Works

The "Generate Module Drivers" function generates new system charts (with the name "@..."
assigned by the system) in which only driver blocks are inserted by the driver generator that
are assigned parameters and interconnected according to the hardware configuration. In
addition, the channel blocks installed in the user charts are interconnected with the driver
blocks by the driver generator if the symbolic interconnection information exists. Every system
chart should not contain more than 50 blocks.
The OB_BEGIN/OB_END blocks for one CPU, RACK blocks for one rack and the MODULE
blocks are installed in runtime groups. The runtime groups created by the driver generator are
assigned an ID, so that, for example, they can be deleted automatically again when they no
longer contain blocks. Runtime groups without this ID are not processed by the driver
generator. If RACK/MODULE blocks are installed in a different runtime group by the user, they
are moved to the runtime groups with the relevant ID by the driver generator.
Note
No changes are allowed to the system charts since these involve system functions (indicated
by "@"). This also applies to changes to the installation in OBs or runtime groups.

Parameter Assignment/Interconnection in the CFC Chart

Requirements: You have already assigned a symbolic name for each channel of a module in
the hardware configuration.
The signal-processing blocks (CHANNEL blocks) are assigned to the module channels
according to their symbol names.
The signal-processing blocks have a block I/O labeled "VALUE". Specify the symbolic name
of the module channel at this I/O (Select the I/O in the CFC, context menu command
Interconnection to address...).

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Additional information
Section "How to Configure the Distributed I/O (Page 330)"

8.12.5.4

How to Create Your Own Driver Blocks

Drivers for Peripheral Devices or I/O Modules not Integrated for Use in PCS 7
The driver concept covers the I/O devices and I/O modules currently released for use in PCS
7. You can learn about the released I/O devices and I/O modules in the documentation provided
on the Internet, "PCS 7 - Released Modules".

Procedure
If you want to connect other peripheral devices or I/O modules to the AS in a fixed configuration,
you can create the driver blocks yourself using the driver concept (one block per device with
user data and diagnostic data processing).
You then store the driver blocks you have created in the master data library. You can use these
in the same way as the supplied driver blocks (signal-proceessing blocks and diagnostics
blocks).

Description with Step-by-step Instructions

You can find more information on how to create your own driver blocks in the manual Process
Control System PCS 7; Programming Guide Driver Blocks

8.12.6

Overview of the control module and its type

Overview
In PCS 7, there are process tags and control modules, and their associated types.
A process tag type or a control module type is a CFC configured for a specific process control
function for the basic automation of a process engineering plant.
Process tags
The following properties are available for using process tags and their types:
When an instance is created and configured from a process tag type, instance-specific
changes are lost when the process tags are imported again with the Import/Export Assistant.
Multiple process tag types are required for the same technological function, such as
"Measurement", when different input blocks are used, for example. It is not possible to
create different variations of process tags from a single process tag type.
Control modules

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When control modules and control module types are used, the above-mentioned properties
do not apply. This is why a control module has the following advantages in comparison to a
process tag:
Instance-specific changes to the instance, the control module, are not lost during
synchronization of type and instance.
It is possible to create different instances from a control module type. The control module
type can also include optional blocks. When the instances are created, you can determine
which of these optional blocks should be inserted into each instance.

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Additional information
You can find a detailed description of the creation and handling of control modules and their
types in the Process Control System PCS 7; CFC for SIMATIC S7 manual.

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8.12.7

Creating Process Tags from Process Tag Types (Multiproject)

Introduction
Use the wizard for process tag types to copy the process tag type from the master data library
to the specified target projects. There it is inserted as a process tag. Then the associated data
is imported from an import file.
Depending on the entries in the import file, you can create any number of process tags in one
import action. As a result of the import, a process tag of this process tag type is created in the
target project for every row of the import file according to the specified hierarchy path.

Sources for process tag types

The following process tag types can be stored in the master data library:
Standardized process tag types from the control system library PCS 7 Advanced Process
Library, for example, for motors, valves, PID controllers
User-created process tag types from CFC charts

Overview
Creating process tags from process tag types and subsequent editing of the tags involves the
following topics:
How to Create a Process Tag Type from a CFC Chart (Page 443)
How to Change a Process Tag Type (Page 444)
How to Insert a Process Tag Type to a Project (Page 446)
How to Create Numerous Process Tags Automatically (Page 447)
How to Edit a Process Tag (Page 448)
How to Adopt Process Tags (Page 449)
How to Synchronize Process Tags with the Process Tag Type (Page 451)
How to restore lost assignments to the process tag type (Page 453)

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8.12.7.1

How to Create a Process Tag Type from a CFC Chart

Options for Creating a Process Tag Type

The following options exist for creating process tag types:
Creating a process tag type with a new or existing CFC chart
Changing an existing process tag type: Adding or removing connections/messages
These modifications may be necessary due to a change of CFC functionality (for example,
interconnections or parameter assignment changed, blocks added or deleted). The starting
point can be either the process tag type in the master data library or a process tag already
contained in the project.
Reestablishing a deleted process tag type from a process tag.
The new process tag type will be stored in the master data library.

Requirement
A CFC chart has been created in the project or in the master data library that contains the
automation functions, parameters, and messages of the process tag to be implemented
according to a specified process tag description.

Procedure
1. Select the intended CFC chart in the SIMATIC Manager (any view).
2. Select the menu command Options > Process Tags > Create/Modify Process Tag Type...
.The wizard is started and displayed with the "Introduction" page. The current master data
library is displayed.
3. Click "Continue".
The wizard changes to the "Which I/Os do you want to assign to the process tag type?"
page.
4. In the I/Os in the chart of the process tag type window on the left, select the I/O points for
Parameter and Signal. (By double-clicking or by selecting and clicking the "arrow"
button.)
The I/O point is activated and displayed in bold format.
5. Edit the selected I/O points in the right window, "I/O points for parameters/signals".
You can edit the columns "Parameter/signal" (by means of a drop-down list),
"Process tag I/O", and "Category" (by means of a drop-down list).
To open the drop-down list, click in the corresponding input box.
6. In the "I/Os in the chart of the process tag type" window on the left, select the messages
of the corresponding blocks.
All the messages are displayed in the "I/O points for messages" window.
7. Verify your selection and click "Finish".

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Result
The new process tag type is stored in the master data library. The CFC chart from which the
process tag type originated is located in the S7 program. There it can be reused or deleted if
no longer required.

Additional information
Online help for PH, IEA and PO

8.12.7.2

How to Change a Process Tag Type

Introduction
If you change a process tag type already used to create process tags, you may decide whether
the changes should be applied to the process tags that were created prior to changing the
process tag type.

Requirement
The CFC chart is stored in the master data library.

Procedure
1. Select the desired CFC chart in the SIMATIC Manager (Plant View).
2. Select the menu command Options > Process Tags > Create/Modify Process Tag Type...
.The wizard is started and displayed with the "Introduction" page. The current master data
library is displayed.
3. Click "Continue".
The wizard changes to the "Which I/Os do you want to assign to the process tag type?"
page.
4. In the I/Os in the chart of the process tag type window on the left, select the I/O points for
Parameter and Signal. (By double-clicking or by selecting and clicking the "arrow"
button.)
The I/O point is activated and displayed in bold format.
5. Edit the selected I/O points in the right window, "I/O points for parameters/signals".
You can edit the columns "Parameter/signal" (by means of a drop-down list), "Process tag
I/O", and "Category" (by means of a drop-down list).
To open the drop-down list, click in the corresponding input box.
6. In the "I/Os in the chart of the process tag type" window on the left, select the messages
of the corresponding blocks.
All the messages are displayed in the "I/O points for messages" window.
7. If no process tags can be located in the project for the modified process tag type, click
"Continue" and then "Finish".
The wizard closes.
Otherwise:

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8. Click "Next".
The wizard switches to the "Do you want to finish the process tag type and apply changes
to the existing process tags?" page.
9. Click "Finish".
The change log appears.
10.Click "Exit".

Result
Changes made to the process tag type and the process tags are completed. The wizard closes.

Changes in the CFC of the process tag type

Note
Any changes made directly in the CFC of the process tag type are not applied to existing
process tags of this type with the "Create/Modify Process Tag Type" wizard!
This includes the following changes:
Add/remove blocks
Interconnection changes
Parameter changes
In this case, you must delete the affected CFCs beforehand and then perform a new import
for the changed process tag type using the Import/Export Assistant.
You can no longer change the names of the blocks for an existing process tag type or for
process tags derived from it. Otherwise, import/export is no longer possible.
Ensure that all the projects are available in the multiproject for the synchronization of the
process tags.

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Additional information
Online help for PH, IEA and PO

8.12.7.3

How to Insert a Process Tag Type to a Project

Overview of inserting process tag types

The following options are available in the SIMATIC Manager for adding process tags to the
project:
Use the menu command Insert > Process Tag (from library)... to open the "Process Tag
Types" catalog in the process object view.
All the process tag types from the master data library are listed in this catalog.
You can drag the process tag type to a hierarchy folder in the process object view or in
the plant view. This creates a process tag in this hierarchy folder.
Another option is to copy a process tag type in the catalog with the <Ctrl> + <C> keys
and then paste it into one or more hierarchy folders in succession using <Ctrl> + <V>.
Using the menu command Options > Process tags > Import... (if the process tag type is
selected in the master data library), you can carry out an import and create any number of
process tags from a process tag type. You will find additional information on this topic in
section "How to Create Numerous Process Tags Automatically (Page 447)".
Drag-and-drop existing process tags to a hierarchy folder of another project (or use "Copy"
and "Paste"). If you paste into the same project, you will be asked whether you want to
overwrite or rename the existing object. Please remember that the chart name may only
occur once.
Note
If you create process tags by copying and pasting, you still need to assign parameters
and interconnect them.
If you work with the import file, the data relating to the parameter assignment and
interconnection is taken from the import file.

8.12.7.4

How to Create an Import File or Assign it to the Process Tag Type

Introduction
An import file must be assigned to the desired process tag type in order to create process tags.
The following steps can be carried out with the "Assign an import file to a process tag type"
wizard:
Assign an existing import file
Open and check an import file that has already been assigned
Create and assign a new import file

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Procedure
1. Select the applicable process tag type in the master data library.
2. Select the menu command Options > Process Tags > Assign/Create Import File....
The wizard is started and displayed with the "Introduction" page. The current master data
library is displayed.
3. Click "Continue".
The wizard changes to the "Which import file do you want to assign to the process tag
type?" page.
The "Import file" drop-down list displays either a file or - if no assignment has been made
- the "No import file assigned" text.
4. You have the following options:
To check an assigned import file to find out whether all the information is accurate, open
the file by clicking "Open File" and edit the file with the IEA file editor if necessary.
To assign an import file that exists in the project, click "Other File..." and select the
desired file in the dialog field.
To create a new import file, click "Create Template File..." and select the desired
columns/column groups in the dialog field. Then edit the template with the IEA file editor
that you open with "Open File".
Note
The "Column title" column can be edited if you select the "No import file assigned" text
in the "Import file" drop-down list. You can change the titles and then generate the
template file.
In the "Importing" column, a check mark indicates which I/O points exist in the import
file. If the check mark is not there, the I/O point exists in the process tag type but not
in the currently assigned import file.
5. Click "Finish".

Result
The import file is assigned to the process tag type.

Additional information
Section "Creating/Editing Import Files with the IEA File Editor (Page 555)"
Online help for PH, IEA and PO

8.12.7.5

How to Create Numerous Process Tags Automatically

Requirement
An import file must have been assigned to the process tag types.

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Note to readers
You can find a detailed description of the creation of the import files in the section Importing/
Exporting Process Tags/Models. The following is a description of the basic procedure used
when import files have already been assigned.

Procedure
1. Select the desired hierarchy folder, project node or process tag library (hierarchy folder in
the master data library), or the process tag type.
2. Select the menu command Options > Process Tags > Import....
The "Import" dialog box opens.
The wizard searches for the process tag types and corresponding import files (in all
hierarchy subfolders as well) and lists them. The import is executed for all the import files
listed.
3. If you do not want to import certain files, you can select them and remove them from the
list with the "Remove" button.
By clicking "Other File", you can search for a different import file and select it instead of the
other file.
4. Click "Continue" and then "Finish".

Result
The actual import process starts.
Depending on the setting of the "Only show errors and warnings in log" check box, the complete
list of activities with the individual steps or only the errors that occurred are displayed in the
log window.
The log is saved in a log file. The name and path of the file are displayed below the log window.
You can modify this setting with the "Other File" button.

Additional information
Section "How to Import Process Tag Types and Models (Page 549)".

8.12.7.6

How to Edit a Process Tag

Introduction
In the process object view, you can edit individual process tags of the project, for example,
change comments, values, and interconnections (as long as these are defined as "Parameter"
or "Signal").

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Procedure
1. Open the process object view with the menu command View > Process Object View.
2. Select the desired process tag in the tree (left window).
3. In the table on the right, select the required tab and make your modifications there (in the
editable cells).
Example: You want to interconnect an I/O with another I/O.
Requirements: The I/O of the block is defined as a parameter.
1. Select the process tag.
2. Select the "Parameters" tab.
3. Select the cell for the required I/O in the "Interconnection" column.
4. Select the menu command Insert Interconnection... in the shortcut menu.
The "Insert Interconnections" dialog box opens.
5. Select the process tag in the tree and the block containing the I/O you want to interconnect.
6. Click "Apply".
As an alternative, you can double-click the I/O or drag the I/O to the selected cell in the
process object.

Result
The interconnection is entered; the dialog box remains open. The next cell of the column is
selected.

Renaming process tags

Note
After renaming process tags and subsequently compiling the OS, all interconnections in
pictures and archives as well as tags in scripts are automatically adapted. However, the
names of the archive tags are not adapted and retain their old process tag name. You can
change the archive tag names accordingly. In this case, be sure that you also adapt the
associated trend controls, for example.
The interconnections are only corrected for the local single control units of the OS. Any
interconnections to single control units of another OS via server-server communication must
be adapted manually.

8.12.7.7

How to Adopt Process Tags

Introduction
You can reassign CFC charts that have no assignment to the process tag type during the
import if the conditions for this are met.

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Requirements
The names of the CFC chart blocks and I/Os correspond with the names on the process tag
type.
This applies to the following:
I/Os that are identified as a parameter/signal.
Blocks identified for messages.

Situation 1: identifying existing charts as process tags

You have created a CFC chart, for example, configured a motor control and have copied this
chart several times manually. You have changed or adapted the copies to deal with different
requirements.
In future, you want to use the functions of the assistant and create further process tags by
importing. You want to continue using the previously created charts and want them to be
identified as process tags.

Procedure - Scenario 1
1. Use one of the existing charts to create a process tag type with the menu command
Options > Process Tags > Create/Modify Process Tag Type....
You will find additional information on this topic in Section "How to Create a Process Tag
Type from a CFC Chart (Page 443)".
2. Assign a suitable import file to the process tag type with the menu command Options >
Process Tags > Assign/Create Import File....
3. Start the import with the menu command Options > Process Tags > Import.. and open the
import file on page 2(3) using the "Open File" button.
4. Add each chart to be adopted to a row in the file. Continue until the import can be finalized.
Note
Please note the following:
Make sure that the charts you adopt are located in the folder entered in the "Hierarchy"
column of the import file.
If you want to retain the values of the charts and you do not want them to be overwritten
with the values of the process tag type, then delete the corresponding fields in the
import file.

Result - Situation 1
If the conditions for adopting the process tags are fulfilled, the CFC chart becomes the process
tag of the imported process tag type and the I/O name and category is applied from the process
tag type. Any additional process tag identifiers (message block or block I/Os) are reset.
Additional blocks and I/Os that are not in the process tag type are tolerated and ignored.
If the adopted process tag is part of the replica of a model, the IEA flags remain unchanged.
If, however, it is not part of a replica, then preset IEA flags are reset if necessary.

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Situation 2: Chart has lost its assignment to the process tag type
For a CFC chart that was already a process tag, you have canceled the assignment to the
process tag type via the object properties (with the menu command Object Properties > ,
"Process Tag Type" tab, chart selected, "Cancel" button).
In order to reassign the chart proceed as described under Items 3 and 4 of Situation 1.

Situation 3: Process tag type was copied manually

A process tag type was inserted by copying and pasting several times within the project or
from the master data library. You now want to assign these copies to the process tag type and
create or amend the IEA file.

Procedure - Situation 3
1. Select the process tag type in the PH.
2. Select the menu command Options > Process Tags > Export....
The "Import/Export Assistant: Export process tags" dialog box opens.
3. Click "Continue" and select the export file in the next dialog box ("Open File" or "Other File"
buttons).
4. Click "Continue".
5. If necessary, select the path and the name of the log file and click "Finish".
The export is executed and the export file is created. The actions are logged in the window
and stored in the log file.
6. Click "Back" to check the export file and then open the export file you have just created.

Result - Situation 3
All copies of the process tag type are included in the export file.
You can now use these files for further work, by adding entries when needed, and then using
them for the import process.

8.12.7.8

How to Synchronize Process Tags with the Process Tag Type

Introduction
When a process tag type is modified, the process tags existing in the multiproject are
automatically synchronized. Synchronization can also be carried out directly if modifications
result in inconsistencies between the process tag type and the process tags (for example: not
all of the process tags of a project were accessible during the synchronization process).

Requirements
Process tags are available in the multiproject.
The modified process tag type is located in the master data library.

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Procedure
1. Select the applicable process tag type (in the master data library) and then select the
Options > Process tags > Synchronize.... menu command.
The "Synchronize process tags" wizard is launched and the current master data library is
displayed.
2. Click "Continue".
The wizard changes to the "Do you wish to compare the existing process tags with the
process tag type?" page.
3. Click "Finish".
The synchronization process log appears.

Process Tag Type Modifications

Note
Changes that you make in the chart of the process tag type are not taken into account when
the process tags are synchronized. In this case, you must re-import the modified process tag
type.
In the import file, add the keyword "Delete" for each process tag you want to delete in the
"ImportMode" column of the "General column group". To create a new process tag, insert an
additional line in which the field of the "Import mode" column remains empty.

Subsequent synchronization of process tags that were not accessed

Process tags cannot be synchronized according to the method described above if the following
circumstances apply at the same time:
If the name of the process tag type was changed
If synchronization was carried out at a time when not all of the process tags of this type
could be accessed (for example: after the project was distributed to the engineering work
division)
If these process tags were subsequently restored to the project.

Subsequent synchronization of process tags

You can later synchronize the process tags that could not be accessed using the following
procedure:
1. Change the name of the relevant process tag type.
2. Select the menu command Options > Process Tags > Synchronize....
All process tags are synchronized with the modified process tag type.
3. Rename the process tag type with its original name and repeat the synchronization.
All process tags are now adapted to the corresponding process tag type.

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Additional information
Online help for PH, IEA and PO

8.12.7.9

How to restore lost assignments to the process tag type

Introduction
If process tags exist in a project but the corresponding process tag type is no longer in the
master data library, it is not possible to import or export these process tags. The import/export
file structure is always required for the import/export process. This, however, is located only
on the process tag type.

Remedy
You can create a process tag type from an existing process tag in the project and reestablish
the assignment.

Procedure
1. Select the applicable process tag in the project.
2. Select the menu command Options > Process Tags > Create/Change Process Tag Type....
The wizard is started and the current master data library is displayed.
3. Click "Continue".
The assistant brings up an error message and queries whether you want to create the
selected chart as a process tag type in the master data library.
4. Click "Yes".
The assistant moves to the "Which I/Os do you want to assign to the process tag type?"
page.
5. Click "Finish".

Result
The process tag type is created and stored in the master data library. The assignment of
process tags to the process tag type is therefore reestablished.
You now still have to assign the import file or create a new one.

Rules
Note
It is possible to modify the process tag type if necessary during this procedure. Existing
process tags are adapted automatically.

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Note
If the process tag was adapted for a specific technological task for which the process tag type
is not relevant or is not permitted to be present, then the corresponding changes (for example:
interconnections, assignment of parameters) have to made in the CFC chart.

8.12.8

Creating Sequential Control Systems (SFC)

SFC charts and SFC editor

An SFC chart is a sequential control system in which up to 8 (SFC type: up to 32) separately
startable sequences can be intergrated, in the form of sequencers.
An SFC chart is assigned uniquely to a CPU and is also executed completely on this CPU.
The SFC editor is a tool for creating sequential control systems.
Additional information can be found in the SFC online help or in the manual SFC for S7;

Sequential Function Chart.

Sequential control system

A sequential control system is a controller with step-by-step execution and where control
passes from one state to the next state depending on conditions.
Sequential control systems can be used, for example, to describe the manufacture of products
as event-controlled processes (recipes).
With a sequential control system, functions from basic automation (typically created with CFC)
are controlled by operating and state changes and executed selectively.

Using Sequential Control Systems

The typical applications of sequential control systems involve processes and plants with
discontinuous characteristics. Sequential control systems can, however, also be utilized in
continuous working plants.
Examples:
Approach and withdrawal movement
Operating point change
State change during interference
Sequential control systems can be used at the following levels within a plant:
Plant level (synchronization of units and common resources, for example, routing)
Unit level (tank, mixer, scales, reactor, etc.)

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Group control level (proportioning, stirring, heating, filling, etc.)
Device control level (open valve, start motor, etc.)

How It Works
Using the SFC editor, you create your sequential control system using graphic tools. The SFC
elements of the chart are positioned in the sequencer according to fixed rules. You do not have
to concern yourself with details such as algorithms or the assignment of machine resources.
This allows you to concentrate on the technological aspects of the configuration.
After creating the chart topology, switch over to configuring the object properties. Here you will
need to formulate the sequencer properties as well as the individual steps and transitions. In
this way, you configure the actions and conditions.
After configuration, you compile the executable machine code with SFC, download it to the
PLC and test it with the SFC test functions.

Additional information
Online help on SFC
Manual SFC for S7; Sequential Function Chart
Manual Process Control System PCS 7, Getting Started - Part 1

8.12.8.1

Advantages and Uses of SFC Types/SFC Instances

The Type/Instance Concept

The type/instance concept can be used to create sequential control system types that generate
SFC instances when they are placed in a CFC chart.
The following is achieved with the type/instance concept:
Central modifiability
Reusability
Ability to download changes

SFC type
In SFC, there is not only the object type "SFC chart" but also "SFC type".
The SFC type allows the definition of sequential control systems including an extendable
interface.
The SFC type sequential logic is based on the SFC type interface I/Os. In contrast to the SFC
chart, the SFC type does not access process signals randomly.
Alone, the SFC type cannot execute. An SFC type, just like a function block type, must be
placed in a CFC chart before it contains an executable object, in this case an SFC instance.

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To run an SFC instance, both the SFC type and the SFC instance are downloaded to the
automation system.
Note
SFC types can also be located in libraries (for example, SFC Library).
For SFC types to be usable, they have to be located in the chart folder of the program. This
can be realized as follows:
If you place an SFC type from the library directly into a CFC chart, the SFC type is copied
into the chart folder of the program. The SFC type is then visible in the CFC catalog in the
"Blocks" tab and can be placed in the CFC chart from there.
Copy the SFC types from the chart folder of the library into the chart folder of the program.
The SFC types can then be used in the CFC catalog in the "Blocks" tab and can be placed
in the chart from there.

SFC instance
An SFC instance is derived from an SFC type. For this purpose the SFC type is inserted in a
CFC chart in the same way as a function block type in CFC. The SFC instances are therefore
always assigned to a CFC chart and are addressed via the chart. Like CFC instances, SFC
instances are represented as blocks: their interface is visible in the CFC chart.
SFC instances are not displayed in the SIMATIC Manager since they can only be addressed
via the CFC chart. With the assignment of the CFC chart to the plant hierarchy, the SFC
instances it contains are also indirectly assigned to the plant hierarchy.

Basic Procedure
1. You create the SFC type in the SFC-Editor. At the same time you configure its sequencers
and the SFC interface.
You will find additional information on this topic in Section "How to Create an SFC Type
(Page 474)".
2. You create the SFC instances in the CFC chart and set the parameters and interconnect
them.
You will find additional information on this topic in Section "How to Generate an SFC
Instance (Page 477)".

Precompiled Sequencer Template

Preassembled sequencer templates are located in the SFC Library. You can copy these
templates and modify them for your own use.

SFC Visualization on the OS

Use the SFC Visualization optional package to operate and monitor the SFC charts on the OS.
The required configuration work for the operation and monitoring of SFCs can also be carried
out with SFC visualization. Refer to the configuration manual Process Control System PCS 7;
Operator Station for more information.

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Additional information
Online help on SFC
Manual SFC Visualization for S7

8.12.8.2

Overview of the Steps in Configuration

Introduction
The following is a series of steps that you must execute when configuring sequential control
systems (SFC charts) for your PLC: The same series of steps also applies to the configuration
of SFC types, however in this case, the I/Os and characteristics must still be defined.

Requirement
A project structure is created in the SIMATIC Manager in which you can configure CFC/SFC
charts.

Overview of configuration steps

Step

What?

Description

Specify the chart

properties

When you specify the chart properties, you can change the chart name
and add a comment.

Create the topology

of the sequential
control system

Sequential control systems are configured with SFC charts. This is

accomplished by inserting the steps and transitions for one or more
sequencers and if necessary adding structure elements.

Configure the
sequencer
properties

For each sequencer, you configure the start condition, the action for
preprocessing and for postprocessing.

Configure the steps

(in the "Object
Properties" dialog
box)

Formulate the actions in the steps. The actions contain instructions for
changing the values of block inputs and shared addresses or for
activating and deactivating runtime groups or other SFC charts.

Configure the
transitions
(in the "Object
Properties" dialog
box)

Formulate the step-enabling conditions in the transitions. The

conditions read the values of block I/Os, of shared addresses, or the
state (active/inactive) of runtime groups or other SFC charts. If the
conditions following the specified logic operations are true, the next
step becomes active and its actions are executed.

Adapt the operating

parameters and
runtime properties

By setting the operating parameters, you specify the behavior of the

sequential control system, such as the mode (manual, auto), step
control mode (T, C, T and C...), SFC startup after CPU restart and other
chart execution options (cyclic operation, time monitoring, autostart,
etc.).
The runtime properties of an SFC chart determine how the SFC chart
is included in the execution of the entire structure on the PLC (in the
window of the CFC runtime editor).

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Step

What?

Description

Compile the SFC

charts

During compilation, the CFC and SFC charts of the active chart folder
are converted to an executable user program (Compile: entire program/
changes only).

Download the SFC

program

Following compilation, you can download the program to the CPU

(entire program or changes only).

Introduction to
testing the SFC
program

After compiling and downloading, you can test the SFC program in
process mode or in laboratory mode. Using the SFC test functions, you
can run the sequential control system in various operating modes and
step control modes and monitor and modify the values of addresses
on the CPU. You can also influence the most important operating
modes (STOP, clear/reset, RUN, etc.) of the CPU.

Note
When entering units, ensure that the following special characters are not used: [ ' ] [ $ ].

Additional information
You can find information on versioning in the section "Versioning CFC and SFC Charts
(Page 620)".
You can find information on access protection in the section "How Can the Plant be
Protected Against Unauthorized Access? (Page 32)".

8.12.8.3

How to Create a New SFC Chart

Introduction
You can create SFC charts and SFC types in the SIMATIC Manager.

Requirements
The required project structure already exists in the SIMATIC Manager.
The hierarchy folder used for creating the chart must be assigned a chart folder.

Procedure
1. Select the desired hierarchy folder in the plant view of the SIMATIC Manager.
2. Select the menu command Insert > Technological Objects > SFC.
The SFC chart is inserted into the hierarchy folder. The SFC chart is automatically assigned
to a chart folder.
The chart receives a standard name from the system (for example, SFC(1)).

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3. Change the name according to your requirements. The name must be unique on the CPU.
This is checked by the system.
4. Double-click the new SFC chart in the right window (content of the hierarchy folder).

Result
The SFC editor starts (if it is not already started) and the SFC chart is displayed in its initial
state in a window of the SFC editor.

Naming
Note
Please note the following:
The names of the SFC charts can be a maximum of 22 characters.
The names of the SFC types can be up to a maximum of 16 characters long. Although
you can enter 24 characters in the properties, when the instances are created, only 16
characters are permitted.
The following characters are not permitted in names: \, ., /, ", %

Additional information
Online help on SFC

8.12.8.4

How to Specify the Sequencer Properties

Introduction
The sequencer properties are used to determine how the sequencer starts or which sequential
control systems start first. The sequencer of a newly created SFC chart (type) already has a
start condition (RUN = 1). As a result, it is connected to the operating state logic (OSL). For
each further sequencer you must specify the start conditions yourself. The start conditions and
the priorities determine which sequencer starts.

Procedure
1. Select the menu command Edit > Sequencer Properties... in the SFC editor.
The "Properties" dialog box opens.
2. Set the sequencer properties listed in the following table.

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Selectable Sequencer Properties

Tab

Property

Meaning

General

Name

Name of the current sequencer

You can type in a maximum of 16 characters.

Comment

Comment on the sequencer.

You can type in a maximum of 80 characters.

Priority

Priority of the sequencer from 1 to 32

The priority decides which sequencer of an SFC starts when the
start conditions of several sequencers are true at the same time.
Note: Priority 32 is the highest priority, 1 is the lowest.

Start condition

Specifies the conditions that must be true to start the sequencer

(for example, "SFC.RUN = Active" starts the sequencer when the
SFC chart is in the "RUN" operating mode).
To allow a three-stage transition logic, you can combine the
conditions logically to create a Boolean expression.

OS Comment

Specifies the properties of the sequencers and the properties of

the transitions.
You can enter an OS comment with a maximum length of 256
characters for every condition in the SFC chart / SFC type.

Preprocessing

Defining of actions that are to be executed after the start of the

sequencer in each cycle before the steps and transitions are
processed

Postprocessing

Defining of actions that are to be executed after the start of the

sequencer in each cycle after the steps and transitions are
processed

Additional information
Online help on SFC

8.12.8.5

How to Create the Topology of the Sequencer

Chart Depiction in the SFC-Editor

The newly created SFC chart (SFC type) initially consists of one sequencer that can be
expanded with up to eight (SFC type: up to 32) sequencers. Each sequencer is created in a
separate working window. You can switch between the separate sequencers using the tabs
at the bottom of the window.
A sequencer in the initial state consists of the start step, a transition, and a final step.
The chart topology is formed by the sequences of steps and transitions.
If you decide to insert or delete SFC elements in the sequencer, then these elements are
displayed automatically according to predefined rules. The following factors are, for example,
dictated by the rules:

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The distances between the chart elements
The extent of the steps and the transitions
The configuration of alternative sequences
The display/layout rules can be modified at any time with the menu command Options >
Customize > Representation....
You can center the entire plant topology on the display area. In this way the elements are
distributed evenly on the chart. The zoom functions can increase or reduce the size of the
display as a percentage determined by the zoom factor.

Creating the Sequencer

Use the menu command Insert > Sequence > ... in order to create a sequencer.
A new sequencer is inserted into a preselected position in the chart. The window is expanded
by a tab at the bottom of the window. Each tab contains the name of one of the sequencers
in the SFC chart (RUN, SEQ1, ...).
You can insert SFC elements into the sequencer with the menu command Insert > ....

Syntax Rules
The basic rule for chart topology is as follows: a step (S) is always followed by a transition (T)
and vice versa (sequence: S-T-S or T-S-T). The editor automatically abides by the rules.
Example:
If you insert a simultaneous branch in a sequencer following a transition but prior to a step, a
transition is created automatically before the step, since the syntax rules require a transition
before and after a simultaneous branch.

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Overview of the SFC Elements

SFC Element

Function

Sequencer

Status-dependent and event-controlled processing is possible in SFC with

sequencers. A SFC chart contains sequencers that can be controlled through
differently defined start conditions.

Sequencer
elements

An SFC chart consists of 1 to 8 sequencers and an SFC type of 1 to 32 sequencers,

each with one sequence consisting of the following sequencer elements (basic
elements):
Step
Transition
Outside a sequence, the following element also exists:
Text
The remaining elements are structures that are made up of different basic elements:
Sequence
Simultaneous Branch
Alternative Branch
Loop
Jump

Step

In SFC, a step allows actions to be executed. The following step types exist:
Initial step
Normal step
Final step

Initial Step

Each SFC chart has exactly one initial step. When you first create a chart, an initial
step, a transition and a final step are created (initial state).
The initial step can be copied, cut or deleted. However, you can copy, cut or delete
initial step actions.
The initial start actions are configured precisely like the actions of any other step.

Final Step

Each SFC chart has exactly one final step. When you first create a chart, an initial
step, a transition and a final step are created (initial state).
The final step can be copied, cut or deleted. However, you can copy, cut or delete
final step actions.
The final start actions are configured precisely like the actions of any other step.

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Transition

The transition is a basic element of SFC and contains the conditions under which a
sequential control system passes control from one step to the next.

Text

A text is an element that can be inserted in charts. You can enter comments in your
charts using this element. Texts inserted in charts can be edited, moved, copied, cut,
and deleted.

Sequence

Structure element in the SFC containing a sequence of steps and transitions. A

simultaneous branch or an alternative branch consists of at least two sequences
arranged side-by-side and containing at least one element.

Simultaneous
Branch

In SFC, a simultaneous branch allows several sequences to be run at the same time.
The simultaneous branch is complete when all the sequencers have been completed
(synchronization).

Alternative
Branch

A structural element in SFC, that consists of at least two sequencers. Only the
sequencer whose transition condition is satisfied first is processed by the AS.

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SFC Element

Function

Loop

In SFC, a loop allows a jump back to a selected previous point. The return jump is
executed when the SFC chart is at the start of the loop and the loop transition is
fulfilled. In this case, the sequence in the loop is run through again.

Jump

The jump is a structure element of SFC, with which the execution of an SFC chart
can be continued at a different step in the same chart depending on a transition
condition.

Adding SFC Elements

To add further chart elements to the SFC chart, select the icon of the required SFC element
in the element bar.
The mouse pointer changes its appearance from an arrow to the selected icon with a
positioning cross-hairs. To insert the chart element, position the cross-hairs at the required
position on a link and click the left mouse button. The inserted chart elements are selected
and displayed in color.

Data backup
Note
All changes made in the SFC editor are saved immediately - there is therefore no extra save
option in SFC. Please remember that you cannot undo or cancel changes in the SFC editor
after closing the editor without saving.
We recommend archiving the data contained in the entire multiproject or the relevant project
using the menu command File > Archive....

8.12.8.6

How to Configure Steps

Steps
Actions are defined in the steps. These contain statements with which, for example, values of
block inputs can be modified or other SFC charts activated or deactivated.

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Properties of the Steps

You can make the following settings in the "Properties" dialog box for the step:
Tab

Meaning

General

In this tab, you can edit the general properties of the selected step (for example
name, comment).

Initialization

The tabs for the processing phases (actions) "Initialization", "Processing" and
"Termination" all have the same structure. Here, you configure the statements
that will control the process.

Processing
Termination

In these tabs, you can define the following actions for the steps:
Actions that should be carried out once upon activating the step (initializing)
Actions that should be carried out in cycles when the step is processed
(processing)
Actions that should be carried out once upon exiting the step (termination)
Each step for which you have defined an action is displayed in dark gray. This
means that you can see at a glance whether or not a step has already had
parameters assigned.

Procedure
1. Select the step you want to edit in the SFC Editor.
2. Select the menu command Edit > Object Properties....
The "Properties" dialog box for the step opens.
3. Enter the desired properties in the "General" tab.
Note
All other tabs can theoretically be edited in the same manner.
4. Select the required tab ( Initialization, Processing, Termination) and position the mouse
pointer in the input field for the left address (the operator) of the required statement line.
5. Click "Browse".
The "Browse" dialog box opens.
In this dialog box, you can see the CFC charts of the project with the PH assignment, the
chart name, and the comment in the first three columns. In the next three columns, you can
see all the blocks belonging to the chart selected in the first columns. As soon as you select
a block, the last column displays all the relevant I/Os.
6. Select the required CFC chart.
All the blocks for the chart are displayed.
7. Select the required block.
All the I/Os for the block are displayed.
8. Select the required I/O and select the shortcut menu command Apply I/O.
The selected block I/O is entered with the corresponding complete path. The mouse pointer
is automatically positioned in the input field for the right address.
9. Depending on the left address, enter a setpoint for the right address such as TRUE or
FALSE or an interconnection onto a block I/O (menu command Browse).
For additional information refer to the section "Syntax for the interconnection of block I/O".

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10.Click "Apply" to apply the settings.
11.Click "Close".
12.Follow the same procedure if you want to edit more steps.

Additional information
Online help on SFC

8.12.8.7

How to Configure Transitions

Transitions
A transition contains the conditions according to which control passes from one step to its
successor step or steps. Several conditions can be logically combined using Boolean
operators. The result of the logic operation decides whether control is passed to the next step.
Transitions are theoretically configured in the same way as steps.

Properties of Transitions
You can make the following settings in the "Properties" dialog box for the transition:
Tab

Meaning

General

In this tab, you can edit the general properties of the selected transition (for
example, name, comment).

Condition

In this tab, you define the conditions for the SFC chart / SFC type that cause
transitions to enable the next step in the sequencer.
To allow a three-stage transition logic, you can combine the conditions logically
to create a Boolean expression.

OS Comment

In this tab, you can enter an OS comment with a maximum length of 256
characters for every condition in the SFC chart / SFC type.
Formulated conditions are entered as defaults in the "Conditions" or "Start
Condition" tab.

Conditions
Transition conditions allow for the following options:
Values to be read from block I/Os or shared addresses
To logically combine the read values with a constant or another read value using Boolean
operators (=, >, <, ...)
The result of a condition is a Boolean variable that can be logically combined with the results
of other conditions.

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Procedure
1. Select the transition you want to edit in the SFC Editor.
2. Select the menu command Edit > Object Properties....
The "Properties" dialog box for the transition opens.
3. Enter the desired properties in the "General" tab.
4. Select the "Condition" tab and position the mouse pointer in the input field for the left
address (the operator) of the required statement line.
5. Click "Browse".
The "Browse" dialog box opens.
In this dialog box, you can see the CFC charts of the project with the PH assignment, the
chart name, and the comment in the first three columns. In the next three columns, you can
see all the blocks belonging to the chart selected in the first columns. As soon as you select
a block, the last column displays all the relevant I/Os.
6. Select the required CFC chart.
All the blocks for the chart are displayed.
7. Select the required block.
All the I/Os for the block are displayed.
8. Select the required I/O and select the shortcut menu command Apply I/O.
The selected block I/O is entered with the corresponding complete path. The mouse pointer
is automatically positioned in the input field for the right address.
9. Select the required operator with which the two addresses will be logically combined.
10.Depending on the left address, enter a setpoint for the right address such as TRUE or
FALSE or an interconnection onto a block I/O (menu command Browse).
11.Specify the 3-level transition logic. The Boolean operators are designed as buttons. Clicking
on the operator switches it from "AND (&)" to "OR (1)". Changing AND" to "NAND" and
OR" to "NOR" is carried out by clicking the address output.
The negation is displayed by a period in bold print on the output line.
12.Open the "OS Comment" tab.
In this tab, you can enter an OS comment with a maximum length of 256 characters for
every condition in the SFC chart / SFC type.
Formulated conditions are entered as defaults in the "Conditions" or "Start Condition" tab.
Opening the OS Comment" tab the first time applies the formulated condition as an OS
comment. This can be changed at any time.
If the OS comment is the formulated condition, in other words the default, this is indicated
at the start of the line by the "Link" symbol.
13.Click "Apply" to apply the settings.
14.Click "Close".

Syntax for the Interconnection of Block I/Os

In SFC, the operator combines two addresses in one condition. Both addresses are compared
to each other. The result is TRUE or FALSE.
The following addresses are possible:

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< (less than)
<= (less than or equal to)
= (equal to)
>= (greater than or equal to)
> (greater than)
<> (not equal to)

Additional information
Online help on SFC

8.12.8.8

How to Adapt the Operating Parameters and Runtime Properties

Introduction
You can display and modify the operating parameters and runtime properties for the active
SFC chart. The initial state of the SFC chart is specified with the operating parameters.

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Adjustable Operating Parameters and Runtime Properties of the SFC Chart

You can make the following settings in the "Properties" dialog box for the SFC chart:
Tab

Meaning

General

You can enter or change the following in this tab:

Name of
Author
Comment
Write-protected

PLC Operating
Parameters

In this tab, you can change the default settings for the operating parameters
of the AS and the start options of the SFC chart.
Default settings for the initial state of the SFC chart:

"Step Control Mode"

"Operating Mode"

"Command Output"

"Cyclic Operation"

"Time Monitoring"

Options for the SFC startup after a CPU complete restart

"Initialize SFC"

"Retain SFC status"

Options for starting the SFC chart:

"Autostart"

"Use default operating parameters when SFC starts"

The settings for this option determine the runtime characteristics of the
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OS

In this tab, you can specify if the SFC chart should be included in the next
compilation of the OS.

Version

In this tab, you can change the version number of the SFC chart.

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Adjustable Operating Parameters and Runtime Properties of the SFC Chart

You can make the following settings in the "Properties" dialog box for the SFC type:
Tab

Meaning

General

You can enter or change the following in this tab:

Name
Author
Comment
Write-protected

PLC Operating
Parameters

In this tab, you can change the default settings for the operating parameters
of the AS and the start options of the SFC type.
Default settings for the initial state of the SFC type:

"Step Control Mode"

"Operating Mode"

"Command Output"

"Cyclic Operation"

"Time Monitoring"

Options for the SFC startup after a CPU restart

"Initialize SFC"

"Retain SFC status"

Options for starting the SFC chart:

"Autostart"

"Use default operating parameters when SFC starts"

The settings for this option determine the runtime characteristics of the
sequential control system.
Options

In this tab you can set the options for SIMATIC BATCH for the SFC type.
Category:

None"

"EOP"

"EPH"

Allow operator instructions

SIMATIC IT

"MES-relevant"

Control strategy selection

Version

In this tab, you can change the version number of the SFC type.

Procedure
1. Select the menu command SFC > Properties....
The "SFC Chart Properties" dialog box opens.
2. Adapt the operating parameters and runtime properties.
3. Click "OK".

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Operating mode
In the list box select whether the execution is controlled by the operator or carried out
automatically.
AUTO (process mode):
The execution is controlled automatically. The program defaults apply. The defaults are
determined either by the parameter assignment or the interconnection of SFC external view
inputs in the CFC chart. In the "Auto" mode, the step control modes "T" and "T / T and C"
can be set.
MANUAL (operator mode) (default):
The execution is controlled manually by the operator (for example, in the SFC test mode
or on the OS in SFC). All step control modes are permitted.

Step Control Mode

In the list box select the step control mode in which the SFC chart/SFC instance will run.
The different step control modes affect the behavior of prepared or true transitions.
It is possible to change the step control modes in all operating modes. The individual step
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Step Control
Mode

Meaning

T
(Default)

Control with transition

The sequential control system runs controlled by the process (automatically). When
a transition is true, control passes to the next step or steps by deactivating
predecessor steps and activating successor steps.

Control with operator-confirmation

The sequential control system runs exclusively with operator control. The transitions
do not need to be true. For each successor transition of every active step, an operator
prompt is set and control passes to the next step or steps only after the operator has
confirmed the prompt.

T and C

Control with transition and operator-confirmation

The sequential control system runs controlled by the process and with operator
control. If the successor transition of an active step is satisfied, an operator prompt
is set and control passes to the next step or steps only after the operator has
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Step Control
Mode

Meaning

T or C

Control with transition or operator-confirmation

The sequential control system runs controlled by the process or with operator control.
For each successor transition of an active step, an operator prompt is set and control
passes to the next step or steps when the operator prompt has been confirmed. If
the transition is true before the operator prompt is acknowledged, control passes to
the next step or steps without operator intervention (automatically).

T / T and C

Step control mode: step-specific confirmation by operator

The sequential control system proceeds in the following manner:
process-controlled in steps without the "confirmation" identifier
Each completed transition following a step without this identifier passes on
control without operator intervention (corresponds to T).
operator-controlled in steps with the "confirmation" identifier
If the transition following an active step with this identifier is completed, an
operator prompt is set and control passes to the next step or steps after the
prompt has been confirmed (corresponds to T and C).

Execution and Start Options

Option

Meaning

Command output

Default: On
During installation and commissioning, or if errors occur, blocking command
output in conjunction with certain operating modes can bring the sequential
control system to a defined state without influencing the process.
The actions are processed by activated steps if the check box is activated,
otherwise the actions are not processed.

Cyclic Operation

Default: Off
When the sequence is completed and the check box is activated, the SFC chart
or the SFC instance that was created by this type, switches over from the
operating state "completed" into the operating state "starting". The SFC chart
or the SFC instance automatically begins with start-processing.

Time Monitoring

Default: Off
If this option is activated (check mark), the monitoring times (# 0 ms) set as
parameters in the object properties of the steps are evaluated. A message is
generated (step error) if this time is exceeded.

Autostart

Default: Off
After restarting and if the check box is activated, the SFC chart or the SFC
instance that was created by this type, is now in the operating state "starting".
The SFC chart or the SFC instance automatically begins with start-processing.
Otherwise the SFC chart or the SFC instance is in the operating state "ready"
waiting for the start command.

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If this option is activated, all the operating parameters set in the "Defaults" group
(and possibly changed in test mode) are reactivated when the chart or instance
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8.12.8.9

Working with Charts, Types, and Instances

Introduction
You can do the following with SFC charts and SFC types:
In the SIMATIC Manager and SFC Editor:
Create new
Open for editing
Change the properties
In the SIMATIC Manager only:
Copy and delete
Within a CFC chart:
Copying and deleting SFC instances

Opening SFC Charts, SFC Types and SFC Instances

Starting the SFC Editor from the Windows Start menu (in the submenu SIMATIC > STEP 7
with the menu command SFC - Create Sequential Control Systems) opens the SFC Editor
without the chart window; no chart is opened.
What?

How ?

Open SFC chart in the

SFC Editor

In the SFC editor, select the menu command SFC > Open... and then select
the required chart.

Opening an SFC Type

in the SFC Editor

Select the menu command SFC > Open... in the SFC editor. To open an SFC
type, you must select the entry "SFC type" from the drop-down list in the
"Open" dialog box field from the "Object type" field.

Open SFC chart in the

SIMATIC Manager

Select the required SFC chart in the component view or plant view with the
menu command Edit> Open Object.

Open SFC type in the

SIMATIC Manager

Select the required SFC type in the component view with the menu command
Edit > Open Object.

Opening SFC
Instances

Select the SFC instance in the CFC chart and in the shortcut menu the menu
command Open.

Copying, Moving and Deleting SFC Charts, SFC Types and SFC Instances
What?

How and Where?

Copying SFC
charts

Copying entire charts allows you to copy structures or substructures you have
tested, even to other CPUs. You can copy not only individual charts but also
an entire chart folder with all the charts it contains.
Note that the name of the chart folder within the multiproject must be unique.

Moving SFC
charts

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Moving entire charts allows you to move structures or substructures you have
tested, even to other CPUs. You can move not only individual charts but also
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What?

How and Where?

Copying
SFC charts

SFC types can be copied in the SIMATIC Manager (component view). The
runtime objects belonging to the SFC type are also copied. If the generated
version of the SFC type is not up-to-date (time stamp of the FB older than the
time stamp of the SFC type), a message is displayed. If the SFC type already
exists at the destination when you copy the SFC type (SFC type with the same
name), this is overwritten after a prompt for confirmation and any differences
from the existing type are transferred to the SFC instances.

Moving
SFC charts

SFC types can be moved in the SIMATIC Manager. SFC types can only be
moved when no SFC instances of the SFC type exist in the source. The
runtime objects belonging to the SFC type are also moved. If the SFC type
already exists at the destination (SFC type with the same name), this is
overwritten after a prompt for confirmation and any differences to the existing
type are transferred to the SFC instances.

Copying
SFC instances

If you copy an SFC instance within a CFC chart or between CFC charts in the
same chart folder, or copy a CFC chart within a chart folder, the SFC instance
is copied. The runtime objects belonging to the SFC instance are also copied.
When you copy an SFC instance between CFC charts from different chart
folders or copy a CFC chart to a different chart folder, the SFC type is also
copied.

Moving
SFC instances

Only the position of the SFC instance changes if you move an SFC instance
within a CFC chart.
If you move an SFC instance between CFC charts of the same chart folder,
the SFC instance is moved. The runtime objects belonging to the SFC
instance are retained.
When you move a CFC chart to another chart folder, the SFC type is also
copied.

Deleting charts and

SFC types

You only delete SFC charts and SFC types in the SIMATIC Manager.
You can delete SFC charts in the same way as other objects (hierarchy folder,
OS pictures, etc.); mark them and select the menu command Edit > Delete.
You can only delete SFC types if there are no SFC instances for the SFC type.
If there are instances for an SFC type, a message will appear indicating this.
The runtime objects belonging to the SFC type are also deleted.

Deleting
SFC instances

You delete SFC instances in the CFC chart or indirectly by deleting the CFC
chart in the SIMATIC Manager. The runtime objects belonging to the SFC
instance are also deleted.

Additional information
Online help on SFC

8.12.8.10 How to Configure Messages in SFC

Introduction
You can configure specific message texts for each SFC chart/SFC type. You can change the
message text in a dialog box.

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Procedure
1. Select the menu command SFC > Message... in the SFC Editor.
The "PCS 7 Message Configuration" dialog box opens.
2. Use the table below to configure the block-related message types and messages for display
on the PCS 7 OS.

Settings for Messages

Column

Meaning

Message name

This column displays the name of the block-related message within the message configuration.

Message Class

Select the required message class in this field.

Priority

Select the priority level for acknowledging individual messages in this field. The higher the
value, the higher the priority.

Event

Enter the message text in this field.

Single acknowledgment

Activate the check box, if the message should be acknowledged as a single message.

Info text

Enter the info text in this field.

With acknowledgment

Activate this check box if the messages generated should be acknowledged. Depending on
whether this check box is activated or not, the "Message class" column will either display those
classes that can be acknowledged or those that cannot be acknowledged.
For SFC type only!
Whether or not this column is displayed depends on whether you are editing message types
or messages. By putting a check mark in this column, you can interlock the text you entered
in the column before it.

Note
If you edit existing messages, the entries for Origin, OS area, and Batch ID are displayed in
red and italics if they were edited during message configuration and the entries are not
uniform. To make the entries uniform, overwrite the displayed text.
If you have not yet created a PCS 7 OS, a display device is created automatically and given
an internal name.

8.12.8.11 How to Create an SFC Type

Introduction
The SFC type is managed in the SIMATIC Manager component view.
An SFC type does not have any runtime properties, since it is not relevant to execution of the
program. An SFC type cannot be installed in the run sequence.

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Creating an SFC Type

There are two possible methods for creating and modifying a SFC type:
Creation/modification in a library
The advantage of this is that the master for the SFC type is always located in the library
and that the test project always remains executable until a new version of the SFC type is
adopted.
Creation/modification in a project
This is advantageous as each change to the SFC type can be checked immediately
because you are working directly with the master.

Requirement
A PCS 7 project is created.

Procedure
1. Select the menu command Insert > S7 Software > SFC Type in the component view of the
SIMATIC Manager with a selected chart folder.
The next free FB number is automatically reserved for the SFC type to be created and the
type template with this number is copied to the block folder. The FB number can be changed
later in the "Object properties" dialog box.
When you first create an SFC type, the blocks required for compilation are copied to the
current program and then managed in the ES. The blocks are contained in the supplied
SFC Library.
Note
SFC types cannot be assigned to a hierarchy folder in the plant view since they themselves
are not relevant to execution (from the perspective of the process to be automated).
2. Select the SFC type in the SIMATIC Manager and then the menu command Edit > Object
Properties....
The "SFC Type Properties" dialog box opens.
3. Set the SFC type properties and the operating parameters.
You can find additional information on this in the online help and in the section "How to
adapt the operating parameters and runtime properties (Page 467)".
4. Select the SFC type in the SIMATIC Manager and then the menu command Edit > Open
Object....
The SFC type opens.
5. Select the SFC Editor menu command View > Characteristics and add the control
strategies, setpoints (note: do not forget the control strategy assignment), process values,
block contacts, etc.
6. Add and then configure the sequencers. Edit the start conditions.
You can find additional information on this in the section "How to specify the sequencer
properties (Page 459)".

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7. Configure the messages for the SFC type.
You can configure a maximum of 7 messages that require acknowledgment and 5 that do
not. The SFC type itself requires the remaining available messages (one per message type
and 10 notify messages for SIMATIC BATCH).
You can find additional information on this in the section "How to configure the messages
in the SFC (Page 473)".
8. Configure a text box in the SFC editor via menu command SFC > Text Boxes.... You can
configure a text box for an SFC type, as done with the SFC chart.
You can find additional configuration options in the online help on SFC and in the manual SFC
for S7; Sequential Function Chart.

Templates for SFC Type

The following SFC types can be found as templates in the library "SFC Library" under "SFC
Library > Blocks+Templates > Templates":
"TypeStates"
This SFC type already contains several sequencers for state-based processing of the
sequential control system.
"TypeCtrlStrategy"
This SFC type contains control strategy-based processing of the sequential control system.
You can copy these templates and modify them for your own use.

Interface of the SFC type

The SFC type has an interface analogous to the SFC chart. The interface is created when the
SFC type is generated. The interface already includes the SFC type standard interface, which
was derived from the SFC type template. The standard interface is required to provide SFC
system functionality (operating modes, operating states, step control modes) on the SFC type
interface.
The elements of the standard interface cannot be moved or deleted. The initial value,
comment, and attributes can be modified.
You can expand the interface by adding I/Os with the interface editor; characteristics can
be added with the characteristics dialog box. The same applies for these elements as for
the standard interface.
Special feature of block contacts: the interface is extended by the predefined I/Os of a block
type. This is made possible by the "S7_contact" attribute (predefined I/Os for
interconnecting to the SFC type).
If more connections of the interface are to be displayed than can be displayed on three
chart partitions, some block I/Os can be set invisible.
During configuration, only the interface I/Os can be used to formulate step assignments or
transition and start conditions. As a consequence, addresses in assignments or conditions
are always references to I/Os of the interface. Here, textual interconnections are also
possible. As a result the SFC type is self-contained. There are no external accesses
originating from SFC type which bypass the interface.

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Additional information
Online help on SFC
Manual SFC for S7; Sequential Function Chart

8.12.8.12 How to Generate an SFC Instance

SFC instance
An SFC instance is generated by dragging the SFC type from the CFC block catalog into the
CFC chart.
The SFC types in the chart folder of the AS are displayed in the CFC block catalog (in "All
blocks" and in the folder of the family if they are assigned to a family, otherwise in the "Other
blocks" folder).
The SFC instance is displayed like a CFC instance block. If there is not enough free space to
position the SFC instance and it overlaps one or more objects that have already been placed,
it will be displayed as an overlapping block (light gray and without visible I/Os). After moving
them to a free location in the chart, the overlapping blocks are displayed as normal blocks
again.
You can assign parameters to the SFC instance in the CFC chart and interconnect it in test
mode.
If you have defined block contacts, when you interconnect an I/O of this block, the other I/Os
are automatically interconnected (predefined I/Os for interconnection with the SFC type
("S7_contact" attribute)). The most important I/Os are already predefined in the technological
blocks of the PCS 7 Advanced Process Library.

Procedure
1. Open the CFC chart in which you want to interconnect an SFC instance with the blocks of
basic control.
2. Select the SFC type in the "Other blocks" block catalog of the CFC and place it in the CFC
chart.
An instance of the SFC type is created in the CFC chart.
3. Specify the properties of the SFC instance.
You can change the general properties (name, comment) in the object properties of the
SFC instance in the CFC.

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4. Adapt the operating parameters and options of the instance:
Use the shortcut menu command Open to open the SFC instance in the CFC and adapt
the operating parameters in the "Properties" dialog box. These parameters determine the
runtime behavior in the AS.
You can find additional information on this in the section "How to adapt the operating
parameters and runtime properties (Page 467)".
You can optionally select which control strategies specified by the SFC type are to be used
for the SFC instance.
5. Configure and interconnect the interface of the SFC instance:
Assign the parameters for the I/Os of the SFC instance in the CFC using the object
properties or in the SFC using the "I/Os" interface editor.
In the CFC, interconnect the I/Os of the SFC instance with the I/Os of the CFC blocks or
with shared addresses or create textual interconnections.

Additional information
Online help on SFC

8.12.8.13 How to Modify an SFC Type Centrally

Introduction
SFC types can also be kept in the master data library. To be able to use them, you need to
copy the SFC types from the chart folder of the master data library into the chart folder of the
S7 program of the AS. The SFC types in the CFC block catalog of the "Blocks" tab (other
blocks) are visible in the result and can be placed in the CFC chart from there. You can find
information about this in the section "How to Create an SFC Instance (Page 477)".
To run an SFC instance, both the SFC type and the SFC instance are downloaded to the
automation system.

Rules for Changing the Configuration

In general, changes made on the SFC type, which prevent or limit a download of changes
in RUN, may only be carried out upon operator confirmation.
Modifications to the interface of the SFC type are transferred to the SFC instances
immediately. This means that the SFC type and its instances can only be downloaded in
AS RUN mode if all the SFC instances of this SFC type are deactivated or are deactivated
briefly during the download process.
The instances are deactivated during the download following operator confirmation and
restarted after the download, again following operator confirmation. The execution of the
instance then depends on the process state and on the configuration of the instances
(especially the start conditions).
While changes are being downloaded, the system prevents the SFC instances from being
processed in the AS and prevents access to the SFC instances via interconnection in CFC.

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Changes to the topology (step/transition sequence, changed jump target) or step/transition
configurations are made to the SFC type and become effective in the SFC instances only
following compilation and downloading.
Inactive sequencers can be downloaded at any time when modifications are made to the
topology during downloads, whereas the SFC instances must be deactivated before
downloading active sequencers.
Changes to the step and transition configuration can be downloaded at any time even if
SFC instances of the SFC type are currently being processed in the AS.
After configuration changes are made, you need to compile the OS to ensure that the
current data is available there.

Procedure
1. Open the SFC type in the chart folder.
The SFC type is opened in the SFC editor.
2. Carry out the required changes in the SFC editor.
The changes are done on the SFC type and on each of the existing SFC instances.
3. Compile, download, and test the program.
4. Copy the SFC type to the master data library so that the modified version is available in
the CFC block catalog.
5. If the modifications made are relevant for assigning parameters or interconnections, these
modifications must be carried out in all the SFC instances.
In order to do this, open the relevant CFC charts and complete them.

Additional information
Section "How to Download SFC Charts (Page 482)"
Manual Process Control System PCS 7, Getting Started - Part 2

8.12.8.14 How to Compile Charts and Types

Compile
During compilation (scope: entire program) all charts (including SFC types) of the current chart
folder are transferred block-by-block to the SCL Compiler and compiled. After changing the
SFC chart (SFC type, SFC instance), you only need to compile the changes (scope: "changes").
Consistency is automatically checked during the compiling process. You can also start this
check manually.
After compiling, download the user program to the CPU, test it and then put it into operation.

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Settings for compiling

Use the menu command Options > Customize > Compile/Download... to open the dialog box
containing the information about the resources used in conjunction with compiling charts. The
following can be specified:
The warning limits to be applied so that possible dangers are detected before downloading.
The resources to remain unused during compilation of the charts of the current chart folder.
This can, for example, be useful if you want to solve an automation task partly with charts
and partly by programming (for example, STL, LAD or SCL programs) and when you have
functions (FCs) or data blocks (DBs) from other sources in your user program.
In addition, you can view the statistics which show many resources (DBs, FCs) are available
in your CPU for compiling the charts and how many are already in use.
Note
If you only work with CFC and SFC in your program, you can leave the standard
compilation settings unchanged.
You will find an overview of the blocks generated during compilation in the online help.

Consistency check
Prior to the actual compilation, the system automatically makes the following consistency
checks:
Whether the block types in the user program match the types imported into the CFC.
Whether symbolic references to shared addresses are entered in the symbol table.
Whether the data blocks (DB) to which there are interconnections actually exist in the user
program.
Whether in/out parameters or block outputs of the type "ANY", "STRING",
"DATE_AND_TIME" or "POINTER" are supplied (interconnected).
Whether all the blocks accessed by SFC conditions or statements still exist.
Note
You can also check the consistency without compiling. To do this, select the menu
command SFC > Check Consistency.

Procedure
1. Select the menu command SFC > Compile....
The "Compile program" dialog box appears.
2. Activate one of the following options in the "Scope" group to specify the scope of the
compilation:
Entire program: All the charts are compiled.
Changes: Only the objects changed since the last compilation are compiled.

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3. Activate the "Generate SCL source" check box if required.
4. Click "OK".
The compilation process begins.

Result
The charts of the current program (chart folder) are checked for consistency and then compiled.

Saving Settings without Compiling

You can save the settings with the "Apply" button in the "Compile Program" dialog box without
starting the compiling process.

Display Logs
The result of the consistency check and all messages occurring during compilation are
displayed automatically following compilation.
You can also display the log later and print it out with the menu command Options > Logs....

Additional information
Online help on SFC

8.12.8.15 How to Compare SFC Charts before Download

Introduction
During configuration, testing and commissioning, there is often the need to compare a new/
changed SFC chart with the previously loaded version before downloading it.

Requirement
Before the initial download in the SFC editor, use the menu command Options > Settings >
Compile/Download and activate the check box "Generate image of downloaded program for
comparison" in the "Settings for Compiling/Laden" dialog box.

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Procedure
1. Select the menu command PLC > Download... in the SFC Editor.
2. Click the "Show Changes" button.
The Version Cross Manager opens and the image created by the previous download (see
Requirements) is compared with the version to be downloaded and correspondingly
displayed.
Note
The "Show Changes" button is only enabled when the "Version Cross Manager" add-on
package is installed and an image has been generated for the loaded program.
3. Go back to the "Download" dialog box.
4. Click "OK" or "Cancel".

Additional information
Online help on SFC

8.12.8.16 How to Download SFC Charts to the CPU

Download
Before the graphic charts can be put into operation on a CPU, the charts must first be compiled
and downloaded to the CPU. The charts are downloaded to the CPU to which the user program
containing the current chart folder is assigned.

Requirements
There must be a connection between the CPU and your programming device/PC.
The edit mode is set (not the test mode).
If you download the entire program, the CPU is in STOP mode.
If you only download changes, the CPU may be in RUN-P mode.

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Procedure
1. Select the menu command PLC > Download... in the SFC Editor.
The "Download Archive System" dialog box opens.
2. Activate one of the following options in the "Download mode" group to specify the scope of
the compilation:
Entire program
The entire content of the "Blocks" folder is downloaded.
Changes
Only the blocks changed since the last compilation are compiled (the CPU can be in the
"RUN-P" state).
Download to test CPU
With this type of download, you can download a modified program to another CPU or
to an S7 PLCSIM, without losing the delta download capability in the original CPU.
3. Click "OK".
The compilation process will begin.
Note
With the programs created in SFC, you must download to the CPU from SFC (or CFC),
since only this download function guarantees the consistency of the configuration data
with the CPU data.
The same download function is available in the SIMATIC Manager with the following menu
commands:
Menu command PLC > Compile and Download Objects... and then activate the
"Charts" object for compiling and downloading
In the component view: mark the "Charts" folder and select the menu command PLC >
Download

Result
The program (or only the changes) is downloaded to the CPU.
Note
If you have made download-relevant changes in the configuration and have not compiled
since you made the changes, you will be prompted to compile before you download. The
download is automatically carried out after error free compiling.

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Downloading the Entire Program

If you select "Download: entire program", all the charts from the current chart folder are
downloaded to the CPU in this download mode. After a prompt for confirmation the CPU is set
to STOP and all of the blocks are deleted in the CPU.
Note
Compiling the entire program does not necessarily mean a complete download. If the program
was already loaded in the CPU prior to compiling, then it is possible to download only
changes.
If a full download is aborted, changes cannot be downloaded until the full download is
completed. Reason: the blocks on the CPU were deleted prior to the download.

Downloading changes
If you select "Download: changes only" in the "RUN-P" CPU mode, you can download changes
to your configuration to the PLC without having to change the CPU to the STOP mode. With
this type of download, you only download changes that have been made since the last
download. Please comply with the following:
If the chart topology has been changed in the SFC charts (steps or transitions added,
deleted, copied, moved, jump destination changed, ...), these charts must be deactivated
when changes are downloaded.
Modifications to the interface of the SFC type are transferred to the SFC instances
immediately. The SFC instances must therefore be deactivated during downloads and
execution stopped on the CPU.
If SFC charts have been modified (chart properties, object properties are the steps/
transitions) without changing their structure, you can download the charts after they have
been compiled while the CPU is in RUN without needing to deactivate the modified SFC
chart.
If you have not changed the chart itself, but only the objects that are accessed (for example,
a symbol in the symbol table, runtime groups, block I/O), you do not need to deactivate the
chart before it is downloaded.
After you download changes, a stopped SFC chart with the property "Autostart: on" is not
started automatically, it must be restarted by the operator.
Note
Please take note that there is no absolute guarantee that the CPU will not switch into the
STOP mode when changes are downloaded.

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8.12.8.17 How to Test SFC Charts

Test mode
The SFC Editor provides test functions that support the commissioning process. These are
used to monitor and influence the AS sequential control system process and to change
setpoints if necessary. For this purpose switch the SFC Editor into a test mode.

Test Mode Operating Modes

The Test mode relates to the CPU belonging to the active chart. As an alternative you can test
in two operating modes:
Operating mode

Description

Process mode

In process mode, the communication for online dynamic display of the SFC chart
and SFC instances is restricted and causes only slight extra load on the CP and
bus.
In process mode, if an overload occurs, a message is displayed indicating that
the limit for bus load has been reached. In this case, you should stop the test
mode for the SFC charts that are not absolutely necessary for the test.
When Test mode is activated, all blocks have the status "watch off".

Laboratory mode

Laboratory mode is used for convenient and efficient testing and commissioning.
In the laboratory mode, in contrast to the process mode, communication for
online dynamic display of SFCs is unrestricted.
When Test mode is activated, all blocks have the status "watch on".

Requirements
There must be a connection between the CPU and your programming device/PC.
The program has been downloaded.

Activating/Deactivating Test Mode

1. Select desired operating mode with the menu commands in the Test menu as required:
Test > Process Mode
Test > Laboratory Mode
Make sure that it is not possible to switch the type of test used while in the test mode.
2. Select the SFC menu command Debug> Test Mode.
Test mode is activated.
3. Reselect the menu command Debug > Test Mode in CFC to stop the test mode.

Test
Once you have started the test mode, you can test the functionality of your SFC.

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The SFC can be started in "manual" mode. You can also influence the operating parameters
used for executing the SFC (for example, cyclic operation).
If the SFC is in the "RUN" operating mode, the following appears:
Which step is currently active
Which actions are executed in this step
The transitions that are active and the conditions that must be satisfied for this transition
Note
Any operator input that you made or parameters you assigned in test mode are then
performed simultaneously in the CPU and in the data of the SFC.
If you switch an S7 CPU off and on again without battery backup, these parameter changes
are lost in the CPU. In such cases, to restore the parameter settings you must recompile
the chart folder and download it to the CPU again from your PC/programming device.

Additional information
Online help on SFC
Manual Process Control System PCS 7, Getting Started - Part 1
Manual SFC for S7; Sequential Function Chart

8.12.9

Creating Models (Multiproject)

8.12.9.1

How to create and edit a model

Introduction
Generally a plant is structured by dividing it into smaller functional units that can be classified,
for example, as fixed setpoint controls or motor controllers.
Instead of planning these functional units each time it is possible to create a supply of
prefabricated functional units known as models in the engineering system. Then you only have
to copy and modify them according to the requirements of the new solution.
To ensure that a model is used in only one version throughout a project, all models should be
stored centrally in the master data library and all adaptations should be made prior to
generating the replicas.

Model
Note
You can only create or modify models in a multiproject.

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A model consists of hierarchy folders that contain the following elements:
CFC/SFC charts
OS pictures
OS reports
Additional documents
A model also contains a link to an import/export file (IEA file).
Using the import/export assistant (IEA), you link block/chart I/Os and messages of blocks to
the columns of an import file.

Replicas
The model can be imported with the Import/Export Assistant after it is prepared in this way and
linked it to an import file. The generated replicas are assigned the parameters,
interconnections, and messages of the model. Each line in an import file creates a replica in
the destination project.

Requirement
The functional unit from which you want to create a model has been tested on the automation
system and on the operator station.

Creating a model
1. Select the hierarchy folder containing the CFC chart (or CFC charts, SFC charts, etc.)
required for the model in the master data library (or a hierarchy folder containing a nested
hierarchy folder with a CFC chart).
2. Start the wizard with the menu command Options > Models > Create/Modify Model... and
select the following in the next steps:
Which I/Os do you want to import as parameters or signals?
For which blocks do you want to import message texts?
Which import data do you want to assign to specific model data?
In the "Which import data do you want to assign to specific models?" step, the text "No import
file assigned" is initially entered in the "Import File" input field. By clicking "Other File..,", you
can browse and enter an import file.

Creating an Import File

In case the import file does not yet exist or no suitable import file exists, you can create an
import file with the "Create Template File..." button from the previously selected model data.
For this purpose there are two methods of procedure:

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You create the import file and at the same time edit the required column titles.
In the "Import file" list box, select the entry "No import file assigned".
The editing mode is now active in the "Column Title" column of the "Model Data" list.
Edit the required column titles.
Continue as described for the second procedure.
You generate the import file with "artificial" column titles since you do not yet want to finalize
the texts:
Click "Create file template..." and specify the file name.
Select the optional column types in the next dialog box or deselect the columns that are
not of interest (for example, LID, FID).
In the structure of the file, the attributes of the I/O flags are evaluated and the entries for Text
0, Text 1, unit, value, and identifier are entered automatically if they exist; interconnections,
chart name and hierarchy are entered automatically. Afterwards, only the hierarchy and the
chart name must be adapted.
If you select the second method, you can edit the assigned file with the IEA file editor by opening
it with the "Open File" button. You can perform the following here:
Change the column titles
Remove individual columns that are not required
Add lines
Edit descriptions
After saving the file, the Import/Export Assistant displays the new column titles that you must
subsequently assign.

Finishing the model

1. Once you have assigned the import data to the model data, click "Finish".

Result
You then have a model available with an assignment to a column of the import file for each
selected I/O and each selected message; as a result every column of the import file has been
used (1:1 assignment).
When working with messages the following applies: not all lines of the model data must be
supplied with data from the import file. The number of messages in the import file can, therefore,
be less than the number of messages in the model (in this case the 1:1 assignment does not
apply).
The hierarchy folder is displayed as a model in the SIMATIC Manager.

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Modifying a Model
Models that do not have replicas can be modified at any time.
1. Select the menu command Options > Models > Create/Modify Model....
If you modify models that already have replicas, a message is displayed since the import data
no longer match the model data.
If you modify the I/O points (IEA flags) of a model that already has replicas, a message is
displayed and the dialog box is expanded by an additional step. All the modifications that have
been made are logged in this additional dialog box. The following modifications are then made
to all replicas:
If IEA flags are missing in the replicas, they are set.
If there are more IEA flags set in the replicas than in the model, these are removed from
the replicas.
Note
The block names may no longer be modified in an existing model or in replicas of a model.
Otherwise, import/export is no longer possible.
With the IEA, you can assign parameters to block I/Os and chart I/Os and interconnect them;
you can also rename chart I/Os.
Note
Please remember that it may be necessary to adapt the IEA file as well.

Additional information
Section "How to Work with Models in the SIMATIC Manager (Page 492)"
Online help for PH, IEA and PO

8.12.9.2

Textual Interconnections and Models

Introduction
Using a textual interconnection, you interconnect the inputs and outputs of blocks or nested
charts for the import. This can be done both within a chart and across charts.

Requirements
The interconnection partners are in the same chart folder.

Syntax
The interconnection has the following syntax:

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cfc\block.io
or
cfc\chart.io
or
sfc.I/O
If folders of the PH are included in the name, the path of the plant hierarchy can also precede
the name (ph\ph\cfc\chart.block] but this is ignored.

Textual interconnections
Textual interconnections are possible only for I/Os defined as parameters.
Textual interconnections can start both at outputs and imports if these are defined as
parameters. Multiple interconnections are possible only at the outputs of the CFC charts. Only
single interconnections are possible at the inputs.
When creating the IEA file, the textual interconnection check box must be activated on the
"Parameters" tab of the "Create File Template" dialog box.

Multiple Interconnections
Multiple interconnections are interconnections that lead from one output to several inputs.
Multiple interconnections can be entered in the import file for parameter and signal outputs.
The I/O names are separated in the column by quotation marks ().
If you want to retain an existing single interconnection and add a new interconnection, enter
the separator character " (quotation mark) after the text for the interconnection. Without this
separator character, the old interconnection would be replaced by the new one.
If a multiple interconnection already exists, the interconnection is always created during
import in addition to the existing and connections. This happens regardless of whether or
not there is a separator character.
The keyword "---" deletes all interconnections at the output.
During export, the existing multiple interconnections are also indicated by the " separator
character.

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Rules
The following rules apply when working with textual interconnections in models:
When you create a model/process tag, the "Create Template File" function enters the
interconnection partner according to the interconnection in the model for the textual
interconnection in the "TextRef" column. This would lead to an interconnection in the model
and thereby change the model during the import process.
This column must, therefore, be corrected. To prevent accidental changes to the model,
the interconnection partner is prefixed by a question mark ("?") in the "TextRef" column,
which would lead to an error during import.
As part of the correction process, you can search for "?" with the IEA file editor and modify
these cells accordingly.
Textual interconnections should, whenever possible, only originate at inputs. For this
reason, no "TextRef" columns are created for outputs when the file template is generated,
even if the "Textual Interconnection" option has been activated in the selection dialog. If
required, you must create these extra with the "Expand Column Group" function of the IEA
editor.
Textual interconnections are set up at parameter I/O points, interconnections to shared
addresses at signal I/O points.

8.12.9.3

How to Generate Replicas from Models

Introduction
Using the Assistant for models, you import the data of the model.
The model is copied from the master data library to the specified target projects as a replica.
Thereafter the data is imported. According to the entry in the import file, you can create any
number of replicas.
When you import, you can decide whether or not the imported signals will be entered in the
symbol table (option: "Also enter signals in the symbol table"). With PCS 7, we recommend
that you do not use the option because these entries are made when you configure the
hardware with HW Config.

Requirement
The corresponding import file is available.

Note to readers
You can find a detailed description of the creation of the import files in the section Importing/
Exporting Process Tags/Models. The following is a description of the basic procedure used
when import files have already been assigned.

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Procedure
1. Select the required model in the master data library.
2. Select the menu command Options > Models > Import...
The wizard searches for the single control unit types and corresponding import files (in all
hierarchy subfolders as well) and lists them. The import is executed for all the import files
listed.
3. If you do not want to import certain files, you can select them and remove them from the
list with the "Remove" button.
By clicking "Other File", you can search for a different import file and select it instead of the
other file.
4. Click "Continue" and then "Finish".
The actual import process starts.

Result
Depending on the setting of the "Only show errors and warnings in log" check box, the complete
list of activities with the individual steps or only the errors that occurred are displayed in the
log window.
The log is saved to a log file. The name and path of the file are displayed below the log window.
You can modify this setting with the "Other File" button.

Additional information
Section "How to Import Process Tag Types and Models (Page 549)"
Online help for PH, IEA and PO

8.12.9.4

How to Work with Models in the SIMATIC Manager

Copying Models
Note
In a multiproject, a model must not exist more than once and must be located in the master
data library.
The following applies when copying models in the SIMATIC Manager:
If you copy a model within the same multiproject or from the multiproject into a different
multiproject, a replica of this copy is created with identical content.
If you copy a model from the master data library into a project, a replica is created.
If you copy a model from the master data library into a different master data library (different
multiproject), it remains a model.
If you copy a model from the master data library into a different library, it remains a model.
This way you can create a backup of the model. During import, the backup is ignored.

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Copying Replicas of the Model

If you copy a replica of a model in the SIMATIC Manager within the same multiproject, this
new hierarchy folder is also assigned to the original model. Similar to all other replicas
generated with the IEA, this copy is not assigned to the import file. It reacts in the same manner
as a replica generated per import with the IEA.
If you copy a replica to a different multiproject, it has no assignment there until there is no copy
of the corresponding model in the master data library. The replica receives its assignment
again if it is copied back into the original project (for example, when branching and merging
project data).

Removing Models
If you no longer want a model to be available for import/export, or if you want the model to
become a normal hierarchy folder again, then proceed in the following manner:
1. Select the hierarchy folder
2. Select the menu command Edit > Object Properties....
3. Open the "Models" tab.
4. Click "Cancel".
The assignment to the import file is deleted. This also means that all existing replicas of the
model are changed to normal hierarchy folders.

Removing Replicas
Model replicas can be removed in the same manner as models. Proceed in the following
manner to change replicas back into "normal" hierarchy folders.
1. Select one of the replicas
2. Select the menu command Edit > Object Properties....
3. Open the "Models" tab.
4. Select the replica and click "Cancel".

Deleting Models with Replicas

If you delete a model of which a replica already exists, all the replicas are retained unchanged
but they lose their assignment to the model.
If you then replace the deleted model with a model of the same type (for example, by branching
and merging projects), the assignment of the replicas is established again.
If you do not want to retain them as replicas, but want to convert them back into normal
hierarchy folders, then proceed in the manner described above (Section "Removing replicas").

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8.12.9.5

How to Assign Replicas to a Model Later

Applications
By using the IEA, you can convert replicas or neutral hierarchy folders with CFC charts that
do not belong to a model into replicas of an existing model if the structure of the replica
corresponds completely with the structure of the model.
The following applications are conceivable:
You imported into a project and then adapted the replicas locally. A handling error (for
example, in distributed engineering the model was forgotten after branching and merging)
replicas exist but the corresponding model is missing.
You want to continue working with the IEA in a project after several charts have already
been created and adapted locally. You want to assign the hierarchy folders with these charts
to a model as replica.
The procedure for the situations outlined above is described below.

Procedure
If replicas no longer have a corresponding model, then a suitable model can be created for
them in the following manner:
1. Select the replica.
2. Select the menu command Options > Models > Create/Modify Model....
3. Select the previous import file in subsequent dialog steps and assign this import data to
the model data.
You can find further information about this in the section "How to Create a Model
(Page 486)".
4. Start the export using the Options > Models > Export... menu command.
You will receive an IEA file that includes the current data of all existing replicas.

8.12.10

Editing Mass Data in the Process Object View

Introduction
In the process object view (Page 204), all project-wide data of the basic automation can be
displayed and edited in a view based on process control. Project-wide means that the data
from all the projects is contained in a multiproject.

Working with the Process Object View

You can create, copy, move, and delete objects in the tree view. The properties of the hierarchy
folders for batch and continuous plants can also be edited here.

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All essential aspects of the objects can be documented and edited directly in the table (content
window), without the need to access the configuration tools for editing the objects.
Not all the attributes can be edited directly. This information is then grayed. There are however
shortcuts to the necessary configuration tools.

Shortcuts in the Process Object View

You can edit aspects of an object (process tag, CFC, SFC, picture) in the supporting
configuration tool if they cannot be edited in the process object view.
There are shortcuts to the selected object in the process object view that you can call with the
menu command Edit > Open Object. This applies regardless of the selected tab.
The following table provides an example of this for the "General" tab:
Object

Establishes ...

Opens ...

Picture

The connection between a process tag, a CFC

or an SFC and their picture interconnections.

The WinCC Graphics Designer with the picture

defined by the currently selected cell/row.

Archive

The connection between a process tag, a CFC

or an SFC and their archive tags.

WinCC Tag Logging with the archive defined by the

currently selected cell/row.

Chart

The connection to the CFC/SFC chart.

The CFC/SFC Editor with the relevant chart defined

by the currently selected cell/row.

Module

The connection between a process tag or a CFC

and the corresponding modules.

HW Config with the object properties of the module.

Message

The connection to the block message.

The dialog box for configuring messages with block

messages defined by the currently selected cell/row.

Symbol Table

The connection to the symbol table.

The symbol table of the S7 program defined by the

currently selected cell/row.

Overview
Editing mass data in the process object view involves the following topics:
How to Edit the General Data (Page 498)
How to Edit Blocks (Page 500)
How to Edit Parameters (Page 502)
How to Edit Signals (Page 505)
How to Edit Messages (Page 508)
How to Edit Picture Objects (Page 510)
How to edit archive tags (Page 512)
How to Edit Hierarchy Folders (Page 514)
How to Edit Equipment Properties (Page 515)
How to Edit Shared Declarations (Page 516)
How to Test in the Process Object View (Page 517)

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8.12.10.1 Working in the process object view

Filtering
In the process object view, you can limit the number of objects selected for display by using a
filter. The default setting is: <no filter>.
In the "Filter by column:" list box, select the column in which you wish to use the filter text
("Display:" input field) to define the objects that are to be displayed in the table.
Examples:
You want to display all the CFC charts in the table.
In "Filter by column:", select the type and, in the "Display:" input field, enter "cf".
All object types that begin with the letters "cf" are displayed (e.g. all CFC charts).
You want to display all the objects from a certain range in the table:
In "Filter by column:", select the path and, in the "Display:" input field, enter "*Boiler".
All the objects whose paths contain the "Boiler" character string are displayed.
Special filter entries apply to the "Simulate outputs" column.
Note
The filter settings that you make on the "General" tab apply to all other tabs. The filter settings
on these tabs specify the selection you make.

Sorting
You can sort the data displayed in the process object view in ascending and descending
alphanumeric order. To do this, click the heading of the column whose data is to be sorted. A
small arrow will indicate whether the data has been sorted in ascending or descending order.

Setting the column width

You can set the width of the columns directly in the table (in the same way as with Excel). If
you close the process object view or SIMATIC Manager and reopen it, the settings will remain.

Dividing a table
You can divide the window into two halves (left and right), so that each has an individual scroll
bar. This is a function which you may recognize from Excel, for instance.

Displaying/Hiding columns
You can use the menu command Options > Settings... to hide columns, show columns that
were previously hidden, and change the order of the columns on the "Columns" tab.

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Defining your own columns

You can also use the menu command View > Define Columns... to add or remove your own
columns. You can enter project-specific data in these columns - for example, specific
information about maintenance intervals. This information is saved at the relevant process
object and is copied along with the object.
Note
Within a project, on the "Blocks" tab you can assign the OS-relevant attribute to a newly
defined column, or remove an attribute that has already been assigned, using the
corresponding shortcut menu command.

Importing and exporting

You can also use import and export functions to exchange this data with other tools.
You will find more information on this topic in the section "Data exchange with plant
engineering (Page 537)".

Restrictions on copying, moving, and deleting

It is possible to copy, move, and delete objects in the process object view in exactly the same
way as in the plant view. However, the following restrictions apply:
Copying and moving from the content window (right-hand window) into the tree view (lefthand window), or into another view, is only possible on the "General" tab.
Copying and moving from the tree view or from another view into the content window is not
possible.
Deleting objects is only possible in the tree view, or on the "General" tab of the content
window.

Carrying out procedures for individual blocks

You can select and copy information in the table for individual blocks, and insert it at a different
location. These functions are not only available within the table itself, but also between the
table and, for example, Office applications such as Excel and Access.
In this way, you can copy data from specified lists to PCS 7 quickly and easily. If an error occurs
during this process, you can correct it using the "Undo" function (via the shortcut menu in the
table).

Finding and replacing

You can find and replace text on the tabs of the process object view (via the shortcut menu in
the table).
The Find operation starts from the cell that has been selected, or in which the cursor is
positioned. Depending on the search range selected, the table is searched as follows:

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The entire table
Row by row, from left to right
Column by column, from top to bottom
The Find operation is performed cyclically: once the end of the row or column is reached, it
starts again from the beginning until it reaches the initial cell.
The search stops when the first text is found. If you click "Find", the search continues without
the text being replaced. If you click "Replace", only the text in this cell is replaced. If you click
"Replace all", the search continues and all the text found is replaced.
Note
Please note the following:
You do not have to enter the complete text you are searching for; entering only a part of
it is sufficient if this guarantees that the text being sought can be identified uniquely.
If you click "Replace"/"Replace all" without having entered text in the "Replace by:" entry
field, the text found will be deleted.

Additional information
Online help for PH, IEA and PO

8.12.10.2 How to Edit the General Data

"General" tab
In this tab, all the underlying ES objects (objects of the PH) for the part of the plant selected
in the hierarchy window are displayed along with their general information. If the selection is
changed, the relevant objects are read in again.

Columns in the Table

If you have selected the icon for a multiproject in the hierarchy window, only the columns
relevant to the objects of the multiproject are displayed.
Note
If the block is a component of a fail-safe program, at the beginning of the line the field with
the line number has a yellow background.

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Column

Meaning

Hierarchy

Displays the technological path of the object (or the storage location of the
projects/libraries).

Name of

Displays the icon of the object and the object name. You can change the object
name.

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Meaning

Comment

Input field for the comment on the object. You can change the comment.

Type

Displays the object type, for example Process tag, CFC, SFC, OS picture, OS
report, or additional document.

Process tag type

Displays the name of the process tag type from which the process tag was
derived.

FID

Input field for the function identifier. If you modify the text here, it will be entered
in the CFC/SFC in the "Part 3" tab labeling field "Designation:".

LID

Input field for the location identifier. If you modify the text here, it will be entered
in the CFC/SFC in the "Part 3" tab labeling field "Designation block according
to place:".

Status

This column is visible only in the online view. A status message is displayed
here if the check box is activated in the "Watch" column. The status display
displays texts and colors the same as in CFC.

Monitoring

This column is visible only in the online view. Here, you can register or deregister
the process tag or chart for test mode. If the watch function is switched on, the
columns "Activated," "Simulate inputs," and "Simulate outputs" are displayed
dynamically. They are then displayed with a yellow background.

Sampling time

Shows the current execution cycle for the charts for which a runtime group with
the same name has been created. You can change the execution cycle.
The drop-down list shows the cycles determined from the specified OB cycle
and any reduction ratios for the runtime group.

Selected

With this option, you can activate or deactivate charts in the run sequence. The
check box can be set offline and online.

Simulate inputs

With this option, the input signals of the sensor are changed to the simulation
values of the driver blocks (CH_AI, CH_DI, CH_U_AI, CH_U_DI, CH_CNT,
PA_AI, PA_DI, PA_TOT).
The check box can be set offline and online. Exception: If all SIM_ON I/Os are
interconnected, the check box is disabled. If only some of the SIM_ON I/Os are
interconnected, the check box is enabled, the setting however, applies only to
the SIM_ON I/Os that are not interconnected.

Simulate outputs

With this option, the output of signals to the actuators in the automation system
is changed from the calculated value to the simulation value of the driver blocks
(CH_AO, CH_DO, CH_U_AO, CH_U_DO, PA_AO, PA_DO).
The check box can be set offline and online. Exception: If all SIM_ON I/Os are
interconnected, the check box is disabled. If only some of the SIM_ON I/Os are
interconnected, the check box is enabled, the setting however, applies only to
the SIM_ON I/Os that are not interconnected.

AS

Displays the component path to the S7 program that contains the process tag
or the CFC or SFC chart.
By clicking in the box, you can display a drop down list. If the project contains
several S7 programs, these are displayed in the drop-down list. By selecting a
different S7 program, you move the associated chart.

OS

Displays the component path for the OS containing the OS picture or the OS
report.
By clicking in the box, you can display a drop down list. If the project contains
several operator stations, these are displayed in the drop down list. By selecting
a different OS, you move the associated object.

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Column

Meaning

Block icons

In this column you can see the pictures for which block icons will be
automatically generated (in the PH or when the OS is compiled). You can set
or reset the attribute "Derive block icons from the plant hierarchy" for each of
the collected pictures without needing to open the object properties of each
picture.

OCM possible

You use this column to determine if the SFC chart from the AS-OS engineering
should be transferred to the OS for visualization.

Author

Input field for the name of the author. If SIMATIC Logon Service was activated
when a shared declaration was created, the user logged on at the time is
entered here.
You can change the names for charts and additional documents.

Version

Displays the version number of the CFC and SFC charts that you can change
here.

Size

Shows the size of the object in bytes as far as is practically possible.

Last modified

Displays the date of the last modification to the object.

Additional information
Online help for PH, IEA and PO

8.12.10.3 How to Edit Blocks

"Blocks" Tab
In this tab, the block properties of all blocks in the CFC charts are displayed for the object
currently selected in the hierarchy window. SFC instances are also identified as blocks
here.

Columns in the Table

Note
If the block is a component of a fail-safe program, at the beginning of the line the field with
the line number has a yellow background.

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Meaning

Hierarchy

Shows the technological path of the process tag or CFC (cannot be changed).

Chart

Shows the name of the process tag or CFC (cannot be changed).

Chart comment

Shows the comment on the chart (cannot be changed).

Block

Shows the block name. You can change the name.

You can enter a maximum of 16 characters for block names.

Block comment

Shows the comment on the block. You can change the comment.

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Meaning

Create block icon

You can use this check box to specify if a block icon should be generated for
this block.
Activate the "Operator C and M possible" check box to enable this option. You
can then edit the cell in the "Block icon" column.

Block icon

This shows the name of the icon with which the block is displayed in the OS
picture.
The cell can only be edited if the check box in the "Create block icon" column
is activated.
You enter a name for this block instance here if there is more than one variant
of block icons for this block type. If no name is entered, the default block icon
is used.

OCM possible

This check box determines if the block can be operated and monitored (system
attribute "S7_m_c").

MES-relevant

Check box which determines whether the information of this I/O can be
transferred to the management levels MIS/MES in response to a request.
The option can only be set when the "Operator C and M possible" check box is
activated.
Note: The column is hidden by default, as this information is not normally used
in PCS 7. To display the column in the process object view, use the menu
command Options > Settings..., and select the "Columns" tab.

Readback enabled

Indicates whether or not the block is marked as readback enabled (block with
system attribute "S7_read_back"). You can modify the option.

Block group

Indicates blocks that belong to a specific message group, intended automatic

alarm suppression based on the operating state. You can change the name of
the group or enter it if the block has not yet been assigned to a group. You can
enter exiting group names from a drop-down list. The name can have a
maximum of 24 characters.

With interrupt

Indicates blocks that have message response (cannot be changed).

Instance DB

Shows the object names of the corresponding instance data blocks (for
example, DB86) (cannot be changed).

Family

Shows the name of the block family to which the block belongs (for example,
CONTROL) (cannot be changed).

Author

Shows the name of the author or the membership in a specific library for PCS
7 blocks (for example, DRIVER70) (cannot be changed).

Block type

Shows the name of the block type from which the block originates (cannot be
changed).

Internal ID

Shows the name of the internal ID (for example, FC 262) (cannot be changed).

Process tag type

Shows the name of the process tag type from which the process tag (chart)
containing this block was created (cannot be changed).

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Additional information
Online help for PH, IEA, and PO

8.12.10.4 How to Edit Parameters

"Parameters" Tab
This tab displays the I/O points for all the process tags and CFC charts displayed in the
"General" tab that were specifically selected for parameter assignment or interconnections
between the process tags or CFC charts.
I/Os for the "Parameters" tab can be selected at the following locations:
In the SIMATIC Manager using the menu command Options > Process objects > Select I/
Os... (display of objects selected in the tree view)
In the CFC in the "Properties I/O" dialog (of a block)
On block type: system attribute S7_edit = para

Editing
The following parameter values can be entered for those I/Os visible in the "Parameter" tab.
The value
The unit
The identifier
Operator text for binary states and commentary.
As an alternative to the value, you can also insert block interconnections.
You can open the corresponding CFC chart in the shortcut menu. The relevant I/O of the block
is selected.
You can limit the number of objects selected for display by using a filter. For more information,
refer to the "Working in the Process Object View (Page 496)" section.
Each cell displayed in the table with a white background can be edited directly in the process
object view.

Columns in the Table

Note
If the connection is a structured connection from a fail-safe program, the field with the line
number is displayed yellow at the beginning of the relevant line.

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Column

Meaning

Hierarchy

Shows the technological path of the process tag or CFC (cannot be

changed).

Chart

Shows the name of the process tag or CFC (cannot be changed).

Chart comment

Shows the comment that has been entered in the chart properties (cannot
be changed).

Block

Shows the block name (cannot be changed).

Block comment

Shows the comment on the block. You may edit the comment.

I/O

Shows the name of the block I/O (cannot be changed).

I/O comment

Input field for the block I/O comment. You may edit the comment.

Process tag I/O

Shows the name of the I/O point as specified for the process tag type
(cannot be changed).

Category

Shows the category of the I/O point as specified for the process tag type
(cannot be changed).

Status

This column is visible only in the online view. The status message is
displayed here if the check box is activated in the "Watch" column. In terms
of color and text, the column is analogous to CFC.

Monitoring

This column is visible only in the online view. Here, you can register or
unregister the I/O for test mode. If "Watch" is switched on, the columns
"Status" and "Value" are displayed dynamically. They are then displayed
with a yellow background.

Value

Input field for the value of the I/O according to the data type and permitted
range of values. You cannot edit the value if it involves an interconnected
I/O type IN or IN_OUT.
If the I/O is a STRUCT data type, the value of the first structure element is
displayed with an elementary data type. You can only change the value if
the structure can be configured.
If this is the value of an enumeration, you can select the text for the
enumeration value from a drop-down list if there is text in the enumeration
of the shared declaration. The enumerations and their values are declared
and managed on the ES.
The column is displayed dynamically (on a yellow background) when
"Monitor" is enabled in the test mode. A value of interconnected I/Os that
is to be monitored and cannot be edited is visualized on a gray-yellow
background. A red background indicates a problem in transmission (value
failed).

Unit

Input field for the unit of the value. In addition to entering texts, you can
select standard units (kg, m, s, min, etc.) from a drop-down list box (I/O with
system attribute "S7_unit").
Note: The list of units is generated from the basic CFC set. This basic set
can be managed and changed in the ES.

Interconnection

Input field for interconnecting the I/O.

In addition to entering text, you can also open the interconnection dialog
box with the shortcut menu command Insert interconnection....
Interconnections written as text are displayed with a yellow background.
Note:
When you select the shortcut menu command Go to Interconnection
Partner, you switch to the line of the interconnection partner if the
interconnection partner is identified in the process object view as a
parameter.

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Column

Meaning

Add forcing

Check box that indicates whether forcing has been added for the I/O.
If this check box is activated, the two columns that follow - "Forcing active"
and "Forcing value" - will be enabled for editing.
If this option cannot be used, the I/O is not enabled for forcing.

Forcing active

Check box that indicates whether forcing is active for this I/O.
To use this option, "Add forcing" must be activated.

Force value

Input field for the forcing value.

This value is dependent on the data type of the I/O. To enter a value, "Add
forcing" must be activated.

OCM possible

Check box with which you can display whether the I/O can be controlled
and monitored by the operator (I/O with system attribute "S7_m_c"; the
attribute cannot be changed).

Identifier

Input field for the shortcut of the I/O (I/O with system attribute "S7_shortcut").

Text 0

Input field for a text describing the state "0". The text is only displayed and
can only be edited when the I/O is of the data type "BOOL" and has the
system attribute "S7_string_0".
Exception: if the I/O also has the "S7_enum" system attribute, only the input
field is active in the "Enumeration" column.

Text 1

Input field for a text describing the state "1". The text is only displayed and
can only be edited when the I/O is of the data type "BOOL" and has the
system attribute "S7_string_1".
Exception: if the I/O also has the "S7_enum" system attribute, only the input
field is active in the "Enumeration" column.

Watched

Check box that decides whether the I/O is registered in test mode (I/O with
system attribute "S7_dynamic"). You can modify the option.

Archiving

Indicates whether or not the block I/Os that can be controlled and monitored
by the operator are intended for archiving (I/O with system attribute
"S7_archive"). You can change this entry. By clicking in the box, you can
display a drop down list. The following types of archiving can be selected:
No archiving
Archiving
Long-term archiving

Readback enabled

Indicates whether or not the I/O is marked as being capable of being read
back (I/O with system attribute "S7_read_back"). You cannot modify the
option.

MES-relevant

Check box which determines whether the information of this I/O can be
transferred to the management levels MIS/MES in response to a request.
The option can only be set when the "Operator C and M possible" check
box is activated.
Note: The column is hidden by default, as this information is not normally
used in PCS 7. To display the column in the process object view, use the
menu command Options > Settings..., and select the "Columns" tab.

Enumeration

For I/Os with the system attribute "S7_enum", the object name of the
enumeration assigned to the I/O is listed here. You may rename the object.
If you click in the text box, a drop-down list opens from which you can select
the desired name for the enumeration. The enumerations and their values
are declared and managed on the ES.

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Meaning

Operating rights level

Input field for the operating rights level (value between 1 and 99).
This field is only enabled if the "Op_Level" attribute is available for the block
type.
Operator control in the views of the APL faceplates is dependent on certain
APL operator authorizations. For more information on this topic, refer to the
section "Overview of User Permissions" in the Process Control
System PCS 7; Operator Station manual and to the Process Control
System PCS 7; Advanced Process Library manual.

OS additional text

Input field for the label text of a button in the faceplate. You can use this
button to jump to the faceplate of the interconnected block. The text can
be edited.
The input field is only active if the block has screen jump functionality in
WinCC.

Data type

Shows the data type of the I/O (cannot be changed).

I/O

Shows the I/O type (IN = input, OUT = output, IN_OUT = in/out parameter)
and cannot be changed.

Block type

Shows the name of the block type from which the block originates (cannot
be changed).

Chart type

Here, you can see whether the flagged I/O belongs to a CFC or SFC chart.

Process tag type

Shows the name of the process tag type from which the process tag (chart)
containing this block was created (cannot be changed).

Additional information
Online help for PH, IEA and PO

8.12.10.5 How to Edit Signals

"Signals" Tab
This tab displays the I/O points for all the process tags and CFC charts displayed in the
"General" tab that were selected explicitly for signal interconnections.
I/Os for the "Signals" tab can be selected at the following locations:
In the SIMATIC Manager with the menu command Options > Process Objects > Select I/
Os....
In CFC in the "Properties I/O" dialog box
On block type: system attribute S7_edit = signal

Processing
You can enter symbol names for the interconnections with I/O devices as well as text attributes
and commentary for the I/Os displayed in the "Signal" tab.
As an alternative to entering interconnection symbols as text, signals can also be selected in
a dialog box if they have already been specified by the hardware configuration.

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In the shortcut menu, you can open either the relevant CFC chart or the hardware configuration
(HW Config) or the symbol table.
You can limit the number of objects selected for display by using a filter. You will find additional
information on this topic in Section "Working in the process object view (Page 496)".
Each cell displayed in the table with a white background can be edited directly in the process
object view.

Columns in the Table

Note
If the connection is a structured connection from a fail-safe program, the field with the line
number is displayed yellow at the beginning of the relevant line.

Column

Meaning

Hierarchy

Shows the technological path of the process tag or CFC (cannot be changed).

Chart

Shows the name of the process tag or CFC (cannot be changed).

Chart comment

Shows the comment on the object (cannot be changed).

Block

Shows the block name (cannot be changed).

Block comment

Shows the comment on the block. You may edit the comment.

I/O

Displays the name of the block I/O (cannot be changed).

I/O comment

Input field for the block I/O comment. You may edit the comment.

Process tag I/O

Shows the name of the I/O point as specified for the process tag type (cannot be changed).

Category

Shows the category of the I/O point as specified for the process tag type (cannot be changed).

Status

This column is visible only in the online view. A status message is displayed here if the option
is set in the "Watch" column. In terms of color and text, the status display is analogous to
CFC.

Monitoring

This column is visible only in the online view. You can register or unregister the I/O for test
mode in this view. The columns "Status" and "Value" are displayed dynamically if "Monitor" is
switched on during test mode.

Value

Input field for the value of the I/O according to the data type and permitted range of values.
You cannot edit the value if it involves an interconnected I/O type IN or IN_OUT.
If this is the value of an enumeration, you can select the text for the enumeration value from
a drop-down list if it is present. The enumerations and their values are declared and managed
in the ES.
The column is displayed dynamically (on a yellow background) when "Monitor" is enabled in
the test mode. A value of interconnected I/Os that is to be monitored and cannot be edited is
visualized on a gray-yellow background. A red background indicates a problem in transmission
(value failed).

Unit *)

Input field for the unit of the value. In addition to entering texts, you can select standard units
(kg, m, s, min, etc.) from a drop-down list box (I/O with system attribute "S7_unit").
Note: The list of units is generated from the basic set of the CFC. This basic set can be
managed and changed in the ES.

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Meaning

Signal

Input field for the name of the interconnected signal. You can also directly enter an absolute
address. If a symbol exists for the absolute address you enter, it will be displayed. Otherwise,
the absolute address will be displayed with '%' preceding it. In addition to entering text, you
can also open the interconnection dialog box with the shortcut menu command Insert
signal....

Signal comment

Input field for the signal comment read from the symbol table (cannot be changed).

Add forcing

Check box that indicates whether forcing has been added for the I/O.
If this check box is activated, the successive "Forcing active" and "Forcing value" columns will
be enabled for editing.
If this option cannot be used, the I/O is not enabled for forcing.

Forcing active

Check box that indicates whether forcing is active for this I/O.
"Add forcing" must be activated in order to use this option.

Force value

Input field for the forcing value.

This value is dependent on the data type of the I/O. To enter a value, "Add forcing" must be
activated.

Absolute address

Absolute address of the signal (for example, QW 12 or I3.1) read from the symbol table or
originating from the "Signal" input field if the absolute address was entered there (cannot be
modified).

Hardware address

Hardware address of the signal. Read from HW Config (cannot be changed).

Measurement type

Measuring type of the signal for input modules; output type of the signal for output modules.
Read from HW Config (cannot be changed).

Measuring range

Measuring range of the signal for input modules; output range of the signal for output modules.
Read from HW Config (cannot be changed).

AS

Displays the component path to the S7 program containing the process tag or the CFC chart
(cannot be modified).

OCM possible

Check box with which you can display whether the I/O can be controlled and monitored by the
operator (I/O with system attribute "S7_m_c"; the attribute cannot be changed).

Identifier *)

Input field for the shortcut of the I/O (I/O with system attribute "S7_shortcut").

Text 0 *)

Input field for a text describing the state "0". The text is only displayed and can only be edited
when the I/O is of the data type "BOOL" and has the system attribute "S7_string_0".

Text 1 *)

Input field for a text describing the state "1". The text is only displayed and can only be edited
when the I/O is of the data type "BOOL" and has the system attribute "S7_string_1".

Watched

Check box that decides whether the I/O is registered in test mode (I/O with system attribute
"S7_dynamic"). You can modify the option.

Archiving

Indicates which block I/Os that support OCM are intended for archiving. You may edit this
entry. Clicking in the edit box displays a drop-down list box. You can select the following types
of archiving:
No archiving
Archiving
Long-term archiving
Note: If you identify an I/O for archiving, it will only be displayed on the "Archive tags" tab once
you have performed compilation on the OS.

Readback enabled

Indicates whether or not the I/O is marked as being capable of being read back (I/O with system
attribute "S7_read_back"). You cannot modify the option.

MES-relevant *)

Check box which determines whether the information of this I/O can be transferred to the
management levels MIS/MES in response to a request.
The option can only be set when the "Operator C and M possible" check box is activated.

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Column

Meaning

Enumeration *)

For I/Os with the system attribute "S7_enum", the object name of the enumeration assigned
to the I/O is listed here. You may rename the object.
If you click in the text box, a drop-down list opens from which you can select the desired name
for the enumeration. The enumerations and their values are declared and managed on the
ES.
You can also enter a name in the input field for which no enumeration has yet been defined.

Data type

Shows the data type of the I/O (cannot be changed).

I/O

Shows the I/O type (IN = input, OUT = output, IN_OUT = in/out parameter) and cannot be
changed.

Block type

Shows the name of the block type from which the block originates (cannot be changed).

Chart type

Here, you can see whether the flagged I/O belongs to a CFC or SFC chart.

Process tag type

Shows the name of the process tag type from which the process tag is derived (cannot be
changed).

*) Note: The column is hidden in the default setting, since this information is not normally used
in PCS 7. To display the column in the process object view, select the menu command
Options > Settings..., followed by the "Columns" tab, "Object types" group, and "Process object
view" folder. Here, select the desired entry and activate the required check box in the "Visible
columns" group.

Additional information
Online Help for PH, IEA, and PO

8.12.10.6 How to Edit Messages

"Messages" Tab
When using the "User-configurable message classes" function, refer to the information in the
section "User-configurable message classes".
This displays the message texts of the signaling blocks belonging to the process tags and CFC/
SFC charts displayed in the "General" tab.

Processing
You can open the corresponding chart in the shortcut menu.
You can limit the number of objects selected for display by using a filter. For more information,
refer to the "Working in the Process Object View (Page 496)" section.
Each cell displayed in the table with a white background can be edited directly in the process
object view.

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Columns in the Table

Note
If the message about a block is from a fail-safe program, the field with the line number is
displayed yellow at the beginning of the relevant line.

Column

Meaning

Hierarchy

Shows the technological path of the process tag or CFC (cannot be changed).

Chart

Shows the name of the process tag or CFC (cannot be changed).

Chart comment

Displays the object comment (cannot be edited).

Block

Displays the block name (cannot be edited).

Block comment

Displays the block comment. You can change the comment.

I/O

Displays the name of the block I/O (cannot be changed).

I/O comment

Input field for the block I/O comment. You can change the comment.

Sub number

Sub number of the message (cannot be changed).

Class

Message class as specified for the block type. You can make your selection
using a drop-down list box.

Priority

Message priority. You can make your selection using a drop-down list box.

You cannot change the message class if it is locked in the block type message.
You will not be able to change the priority under the following conditions:
If it is locked in the block type message
If the message was configured according to the old message concept
("message numbers assigned uniquely throughout the project")
Trigger action

Initiates the "GMsgFunction" standard function (can be changed using "Global

Script" PCS 7 Editor)

Origin

Origin of the block. In PCS 7 the keyword $$HID$$ is used.

You cannot change the text if it is locked in the block type message.

OS area

OS area text according to which the message list can be filtered online. In
PCS 7, the keyword $$AREA$$ is used.
You cannot change the text if it is locked in the block type message.

Event

Input field for the event text (for example, "$$BlockComment$$ too high).
You cannot change the text if it is locked in the block type message.

Single
acknowledgment

Activate the check box, if the message should be acknowledged as a single

message.

Batch ID

BATCH message text.

You cannot change the text if it is locked in the block type message.

Info text (

You cannot change the text if it is locked in the block type message.

Operator control/
Free text 1-5)

Note: In addition to the "Info text" column, the tab also contains the "Free Text
1" to "Free Text 5" and "Operator control" columns. The columns are hidden in
the default setting, since these texts are not normally used in PCS 7 *).

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Column

Meaning

Status 1-10 (32) *)

In the status columns you specify in which operating states (Status 1 to Status
32) the message is to be hidden in the process mode of the OS.
In the default setting, Columns 11 to 32 are not displayed.
The status columns can be modified under the following prerequisites:
The block belonging to the message is contained in a block group.
The CPU-wide message concept is set in the current project.
The default column headings are replaced by concrete operating states, if the
current selection only contains messages from block groups at whose SR
blocks (Status Representation blocks) the same listing type is configured. The
listing types contains the possible operating states in a list form.

Block group

Shows the name of the block group whose blocks belong to a specific message
group and for which operating-state-specific automatic hiding of messages is
specified (cannot be changed).

Block type

Shows the name of the block type from which the block originates (cannot be
changed).

Chart type

Here, you can see whether the flagged I/O belongs to a CFC or SFC chart.

Process tag type

Shows the name of the process tag type from which the process tag is derived
(cannot be changed).

*) Note: The column is hidden by default, as this information is not normally used in PCS 7.
To display the column in the process object view, select Options > Settings... > "Columns" tab
> "Object types" group > "Process object view" folder. Select the entry and activate the relevant
check box in the "Visible columns" group.

Additional information
Online Help for PH, IEA, and PO

8.12.10.7 How to Edit Picture Objects

"Picture Objects" Tab
This displays the OCM-capable blocks of the CFC charts for all of the process tags and CFC
charts displayed in the "General" tab, along with their picture interconnections and picture
assignments. All the SFC charts and their picture interconnections and picture assignments
are also displayed.
For each block, you can see the location where it is used (for each OS, for each OS picture,
and for each picture object to which it is interconnected). With block icons, you can select the
appearance of the icon. If a row next to the block is empty, this means that the block is not
operated or monitored by any project OS.

Processing
The displayed interconnections and assignments cannot be edited. The tab essentially has a
cross-reference function, and is used to provide a fast overview of the existing or missing
picture interconnections and assignments of one or more process tags.

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If you would like to modify the content of a picture, use the shortcut menu to also open the
WinCC Graphics of the selected OS picture (the shortcut menu can also be used to open the
CFC chart).
You can limit the number of objects selected for display by using a filter. For more information,
refer to the "Working in the Process Object View (Page 496)" section.
Each cell that is displayed in the table on a white background can be edited directly in the
Process Object View.

Columns in the Table

Note
If the operable block is a fail-safe block or if the operable connection is a structured connection
from a fail-safe program, the field with the line number is highlighted in yellow at the beginning
of the corresponding line.

Column

Meaning

Hierarchy

Shows the technological path of the process tag or CFC (cannot be changed).

Chart

Shows the name of the process tag or CFC (cannot be changed).

Chart comment

Displays the object comment (cannot be edited).

Block

Displays the block name (cannot be edited).

Block comment

Displays the block comment. You may edit the comment.

I/O

Shows the name of the block I/O or SFC I/O (cannot be changed). This cell is
empty if a picture object is assigned to the block as a whole.

I/O comment

Input field for the I/O comment. You may edit the comment. This cell is empty
if a picture object is assigned to the block as a whole.

Process tag I/O

Shows the name of the I/O point as specified for the process tag type (cannot
be changed). This cell is empty if a picture object is assigned to the block as a
whole.

OS

Displays the component path of the OS where the OS picture is located. In a

multiproject, the project name is also displayed in the path of an OS from a
different project (cannot be modified).

Picture

Name of the OS picture (cannot be modified).

Picture object

Name of the picture object, for example, faceplate, user object (cannot be
modified).

Property

Name of the interconnected or assigned property of the picture object (cannot

be modified).

Block type

Shows the name of the block type from which the block originates (cannot be
changed).

Chart type

Here, you can see whether the OS picture is assigned to a CFC or SFC chart.

Process tag type

Shows the name of the process tag type from which the process tag is derived
(cannot be changed).

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Additional information
Online Help for PH, IEA, and PO
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8.12.10.8 How to edit archive tags

"Archive Tags" Tab
Here, all the process tags, CFC charts and SFC charts shown in the "General" tab and the
interconnected WinCC archive tags are displayed, along with their attributes.
Each archive tag is displayed in a row. Not all the attributes defined in WinCC Tag Logging
are displayed, but only the subset relevant to PCS 7.

Processing
The archive tags must first be created in WinCC Tag Logging. The attributes of the archive
tags can then be edited directly in the table (without opening WinCC Tag Logging).
When necessary, you can open WinCC Tag Logging from the shortcut menu.
You can limit the number of objects selected for display by using a filter. You will find additional
information on this topic in section "Working in the process object view (Page 496)".
Each cell that is displayed in the table on a white background can be edited directly in the
Process Object View.

Columns in the Table

Note
If the connection is a structured connection from a fail-safe program, the field with the line
number is displayed yellow at the beginning of the relevant line.

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Column

Meaning

Hierarchy

Shows the technological path of the process tag or CFC (cannot be

changed)

Chart

Shows the name of the process tag or CFC (cannot be changed)

Chart comment

Shows the comment on the object (cannot be changed)

Block

Displays the block name (cannot be edited).

Block comment

Displays the block comment. You may edit the comment.

I/O

Shows the name of the block I/O or SFC I/O (cannot be changed). This cell
is empty if a picture object is assigned to the block as a whole.

I/O comment

Input field for the I/O comment. You may edit the comment.

Process tag I/O

Shows the name of the I/O point as specified for the process tag type
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Column

Meaning

OS

Displays the component path for the OS containing the OS picture or the
OS report.
In a multiproject, the project name is also displayed in the path of an OS
from a different project (cannot be modified).

Archive name

Name of the measured value archive (cannot be modified).

Tag name

Input field for the name of the archive tag.

Tag comment

Input field for the comment of the archive tag.

Long-term archiving

Indicates whether the archive tag is intended for long-term or short-term

archiving. Modifications made in this column have a direct effect on the
WinCC measured value archive without recompiling the OS. The changes
also affect the "Parameters" tab and the relevant block I/Os in the CFC.

Tag Supply

Type of tag supply. You make the selection from a drop-down list (system,
manual input).

Archiving

Specifies whether the archiving should begin immediately at system

startup. You make the selection from a drop-down list (enabled, blocked).

Acquisition cycle

Cycle for acquiring data. You can make your selection using a drop-down
list box.

Factor for Archiving Cycle Here you can specify the factor for the archiving cycle. The factor cannot
be modified if the acquisition type is acyclic.
Archiving/display cycle

Here you can enter the cycle used for archiving and for displaying the data.
You can make your selection using a drop-down list box. The cycle cannot
be modified if the acquisition type is acyclic.

Save on fault/error

Here, you enter the type of correction if faults or errors occur. You make
the selection from a drop-down list (last value, substitute value).

Archive if

Here, you specify the state change of the logical signal, the type of change,
and the time at which the change is archived. You can make your selection
using a drop-down list box. The entry is possible only for binary tags.

Unit

Unit from the ES data management. This is only displayed here and can
be modified in the "Parameters" tab.

Data type

Displays the data type of the I/O.

I/O

Displays the I/O type (IN = input, OUT = output, IN_OUT = in/out parameter).

Block type

Displays the name of the block type from which the block originates.

Chart type

Here, you can see whether the archive tag belongs to a CFC or SFC chart.

Process tag type

Displays the name of the process tag type from which the process tag was
derived.

Compression

Specifies whether the archive tag should be compressed (check mark in

the box) or not (check box cleared). Compression is only possible with
analog values.
The following columns are only relevant if you set the check box.

Tmin, ms

Here you specify the minimum time between 2 saves for the archive tags.

Tmax, ms

Here you specify the maximum time between 2 saves for the archive tags.

Deviation

Here you specifiy a value for the maximum deviation.

abs/rel

Specifies whether the maximum deviation is measured as a percentage or

in absolute values.

Low limit

Specifies the low limit for the parameter to be archived.

High limit

Specifies the high limit for the parameter to be archived.

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Additional information
Online help for PH, IEA and PO
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8.12.10.9 How to Edit Hierarchy Folders

"Hierarchy Folder" Tab
In this tab, the hierarchy folders of the PH are displayed for the object currently selected in the
hierarchy window. One line is displayed for each available hierarchy folder.

Columns in the Table

Column

Meaning

Hierarchy

Shows the technological path of the hierarchy folder (cannot be changed).

Name of

Shows the name of the hierarchy folder. You can change the name.
The maximum number of characters is specified in the "Plant Hierarchy Settings" dialog box (menu command Options > Plant Hierarchy > Settings...)
for each hierarchy level in the current project.
The name cannot be changed for hierarchy folders that are labeled as links and
for system-generated diagnostic folders.

Comment

You can change the comment. The comment cannot be changed for hierarchy
folders that are labeled as links.

ISA-88 type

This column is hidden by default.

It displays the ISA-88 type, which can be changed. All possible ISA-88 types
and <neutral> are offered in a drop-down list for the respective hierarchy level.
The ISA-88 type cannot be changed for hierarchy folders that are labeled as
links, or for system-generated diagnostic folders.

AS

Displays the component path to the S7 program containing the hierarchy folder.
You can display a drop-down list by clicking on an input field. If the project
contains several S7 programs, these are displayed in the drop-down list. By
selecting another S7 program, you can move the hierarchy folders with all
subordinate levels to this program or remove the assignment to the AS with
<not assigned>.

OS

Shows the component path of the OS which contains the hierarchy folders.
You can display a drop-down list by clicking on an input field. If the project
contains several OS, these are displayed in the drop-down list. You can move
the respective object with all subordinate levels in this OS by selecting another
OS or remove the assignment to the OS with <not assigned>.
When you compile area-by-area, you can only change the OS assignment at
the hierarchy folder of the OS area level.

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OS Area Identifier

You can change the name for the hierarchy folder of the OS area level in this
column.

Picture name for OS

You can change the name of hierarchy folders below the OS area level in this
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Column

Meaning

Picture order

You can change the picture order for the picture selection on the OS in this
column. The numbers in the drop-down list indicate the arrangement of the
pictures in descending order from left to right.

Author

Input field for the name of the author. If SIMATIC Logon Service was activated
when a hierarchy folder was created, the user logged on at the time it entered
here.

Last modified

You can see the date of the last change in this column (cannot be changed).

Additional information
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8.12.10.1 How to Edit Equipment Properties

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"Equipment Properties" Tab
In this tab, the equipment properties contained in the selected project are displayed. These
equipment properties are instances generated from equipment properties types that have been
configured in the shared declarations. One line is displayed for each available equipment
property. The attributes are entered in the instance when a type is changed; they cannot be
changed here.

Columns in the Table

Column

Meaning

Hierarchy

Shows the path of the equipment property in the tree (cannot be changed).

Name of

In this column, you select the desired name of the equipment property type from
the drop-down list for one of the available instances. The configured attributes
of the type are applied when the data is updated with <F5>.

Display name

The display name can be in a foreign language and is transferred to WinCC

when the OS is compiled (cannot be changed). You can only change the display
name at the type ("Shared Declarations" tab).

Comment

The comment of the type is displayed in this column when the instance is
created. You can change the comment.

Value

You can assign the equipment property a value in this column. The syntax is
checked for conformity to the data type. If an enumeration is configured at the
type, you can select a configured value from a drop-down list.

Unit

Shows the configured unit (cannot be changed). You can only change the unit
at the type ("Shared Declarations" tab).

Data type

This column shows the configured data type (cannot be changed). You can only
change the unit at the type ("Shared Declarations" tab).

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Column

Meaning

Enumeration

If an enumeration is configured at the equipment property type, it is shown here

(cannot be changed). You can only change the enumeration at the type
("Shared Declarations" tab).

Author

Input field for the name of the author. If SIMATIC Logon Service was activated
when an equipment property was created, the user logged on at the time is
entered here.

Additional information
Online help for PH, IEA and PO
Manual Process Control System PCS 7; SIMATIC BATCH

8.12.10.1 How to Edit Shared Declarations

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"Shared Declarations" Tab
In this tab, you can edit the attributes of the types, enumerations, units of measure and
equipment properties contained in the project.

Columns in the Table

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Column

Meaning

Hierarchy

Shows the path of the object in the tree (cannot be changed).

Name of

Shows the names of objects, contained in the folders of the shared declarations.

Display name

The display name can be in a foreign language and is transferred to WinCC

when the OS is compiled. The display name can only be changed for the
enumerations and for equipment property types.

Comment

Shows the comment on the object. You can change the comment.

Type

Shows the type name of the object. Type names are: enumeration, value, unit
of measure, equipment property (cannot be changed).

Value

Shows the configured values of the enumerations. You can change the value.
The fields are empty for units of measure and equipment properties.

Unit

This column shows the configured units for the equipment property. You can
change the unit by selecting another from the drop-down list. The fields are
empty for enumerations and units of measure.

Data type

Show the configured data type for the equipment property. You can change the
data type by selecting another from the drop-down list. The fields are empty for
enumerations and units of measure.

Enumeration

Shows the configured enumeration for the equipment property. You can change
the enumeration for the INT, DINT, SOURCE, DEST and VIA data types by
selecting one from the drop-down list. The fields are empty for enumerations
and units of measure.

Control strategy

Shows if the enumeration involves a control strategy (check box is activated).

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Meaning

Author

Input field for the name of the author. If SIMATIC Logon Service was activated
when a shared declaration was created, the user logged on at the time is
entered here.
The check boxes are empty for units of measure and equipment properties.

Version

Shows the current version of the configured types: enumerations, units of

measure and equipment properties. You can change the version.

Additional information
Online help for PH, IEA and PO

8.12.10.1 How to Test in the Process Object View

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Test Mode in the Process Object View
The process object view provides a test mode in which you can test and commission process
tags and CFC charts online on the CPU.
In test mode, the following columns are displayed dynamically in the process object view:
Tab

Dynamic Column

Additional Column in Test Mode

General

Status

Monitoring

Selected
Simulate inputs
Simulate outputs
Parameter

Status

Monitoring

Value
Signals

Status

Monitoring

Value

You register a process tag or chart for testing (Page 589) by placing a check mark in the
"Watch" column.
The tabs not listed in the table (messages, picture objects etc.) cannot be selected in test mode.

Setting Test Mode

Analogous to CFC, the test mode can be run-off in process or laboratory mode. You can set
this in offline mode with the menu commands Options > Process Objects (Online) > Process
Mode or > Laboratory Mode.
Use the menu command Options > Process Objects (Online) > Test Settings... to open a dialog
box for setting the monitoring cycle. The watching cycle has global effects on all process tags
and CFC charts of the current window in the process object view (not CPU-specific as in CFC
and SFC).
These setting are made independently of the settings in CFC/SFC.

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Activating/Deactivating Test Mode

You set test mode in the SIMATIC Manager. When it is activated/deactivated, the active
window of the process object view is affected.
Activating/deactivating test mode
Use the menu command View > Online to activate test mode.
Use the menu command View > Offline to deactivate test mode.
When it is activated, the system switches to the existing window rather than opening a new
one.
During the changeover process into the test mode a test is carried out to make sure that the
online data and the offline date correspond with each other. This procedure is carried out in
the same way as the test mode in CFC and SFC. If there are deviations, a message to this
effect is displayed.

Explanations of the Tabs

The test mode has the following effect on the tabs:
Tab

Description

General

In this tab, it is not possible to delete, move, or copy objects. Apart from the "AS" column, all the
columns remain editable if they can be modified in offline mode.
When test mode is activated, changes in the "Activated", "Simulate inputs" and "Simulate outputs"
columns are saved in the engineering station and downloaded to the AS. This also applies if the
process tag or chart is not registered for the test.

"Parameters" and
"Signals"

In these tabs, the columns "Watch", "Value" and "Watched" can be edited.
When test mode is activated, changes in the "Value" and "Watches" columns are saved in the
engineering station and downloaded to the AS. This also applies when the I/O is not registered for
the test.
A faulty or undefined value is indicated with "####".
Dynamic values are shown on a different background according to their status as follows:
Yellow (dynamic, can be changed)
Gray-yellow (dynamic, cannot be changed)
Red (failed)
The color of the field changes from yellow to white when it is clicked on to edit the value. The offline
value is then shown.

Logging the Changes in the ES Log

In test mode, all the actions that cause a change (value change) in the CPU are logged in the
ES log.
Requirements:
The SIMATIC Logon Service is installed.
The ES log is activated for the currently selected chart folder.
If there is a change, the ES log is opened and the reason for the change is entered. If the user
is not yet logged into the SIMATIC manager then the SIMATIC Logon Service dialog will open
prior to opening the change log.

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The logged changes can be found via the menu command Options > Charts > Logs..., in the
"ES Log" tab.

Printing Tab Displays

Just as in offline mode, you can print out the values displayed in the current tab using the
shortcut menu Print > Current Tab.
You can only print the current tab with the menu command File > Print > Object List... in contrast
to offline mode. This is already selected in the "Settings for printing the process object view"
and cannot be modified.

Additional information
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8.13

Configuring OS Functions

8.13.1

Overview of Configuration Tasks

Introduction
The PCS 7 operator station (OS) is configured in various substeps. The configuration is carried
out using several PCS 7 tools:
In the SIMATIC Manager
In the WinCC Explorer
The entire configuration of the OS is carried out in the engineering system so that all the
configuration data can be managed centrally.
Depending on the requirements of your project, some of the steps in configuration are
mandatory and others optional.
For a complete description of the configuration of OS functions, refer to the Process Control
System PCS 7; Operator Station manual.
When using the "User-configurable message classes" function, refer to the information in the
section "User-configurable message classes".
The following table provides a preliminary overview of the various configuration tasks that you
have to complete. The sequence listed in the table corresponds with the recommended
sequence.

SIMATIC Manager
Configuration tasks

Must

Inserting and configuring a PCS 7 station

Optional
X
When additional operator stations are
required. The PCS 7 wizard
automatically creates a PCS 7 OS

Configuring network connections for a

PCS 7 OS

Access security for projects

Inserting pictures into the plant hierarchy

AS-OS assignment

Creating block icons

Changing unit and operator texts

Defining archive tags
Enable the "Swap to external archive
server" option on the OS servers whose
data is to be archived on the external
archive server.

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X
X
X
If using an external archive server
"Process Historian", or a "CAS".

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Configuration tasks

Must

Optional

Configuring messages

X
If you want to define messages that
differ from the defaults

Specifying the message number range

Defining the message priorities

X
Important for messages in the
message line in the overview area

Specifying hidden messages by means

of "Alarm Hiding"

X
If you want to hide individual messages
at a specific time

Defining the plant designation

Defining the OS area ID

Plant hierarchy

Control and monitoring attributes

Defining picture names and picture

hierarchy

X
If you want to define picture names that
differ from the defaults

Setting the update routines:

Updating the AS-OS connections

Updating the OS area identifier
Specifying the compilation mode

Compiling the OS

Downloading the OS

Compiling the OS
You must run the "Compile OS" function once you have completed ES configuration of all data
in the SIMATIC Manager, and before you start to configure the OS data in the WinCC Explorer.
You must also compile the OS if you subsequently changed the ES configuration.
All the data from the SIMATIC Manager, such as variables, messages, texts, and the hardware
and connection configuration is "made known" to the OS for further configuration.

WinCC Explorer
Configuration tasks

Must

Optional

Setting the object properties

Setting the computer properties

Setting the parameters in OS Project

Editor

Setting up user permissions

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Configuration tasks

Must

Visualization of a plant basics:

Inserting dynamic objects

Using the
required
objects

Using a status display

Using an extended status display

Optional

Inserting an I/O field

Configuring a group display
Visualization of a plant basics:

Using faceplates and block icons that

are not created automatically by
PCS 7.

These options support you effectively

when making settings for process pictures

Creating user objects

Creating user object templates
Inserting picture windows
Using the process object view and
cross-reference lists
Calculating the group display hierarchy

Setting the alarm system parameters:

Definitions in the project editor

Settings in alarm logging
Configuring the message lists
Configuring the acoustic signaling
device
Configuring archives and logs

Configuring the central archive server

X
If using a central archive server "CAS"
If you use the "SIMATIC Process
Historian" as your archive server, no
configuration is necessary in WinCC
Explorer.

Setting the
Time-of-Day Synchronization

Sign-of-life monitoring

Setting up the PCS 7 maintenance

station

Simulation of the OS on the ES

Directly on the OS servers/OS clients

after downloading the project:

Activating the project

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Additional information
Configuration Manual Process Control System PCS 7; Operator Station.

8.13.2

Setting the AS/OS Lifebeat Monitoring

Introduction
With the OS "Lifebeat Monitoring" function, you can monitor the functions of the CPUs and
operator stations connected to the plant bus in PCS 7. This means that you always have an
up-to-date overview of the state of your plant.
The monitoring function is executed from the operator station declared as the lifebeat monitor.

Lifebeat Monitor
The lifebeat monitor monitors all OS servers, OS clients and all automation systems.
Requirements:
All the components to be monitored are connected to a continuous network and assigned to
the lifebeat monitor. The monitoring is performed in a cycle that you can specify when
configuring lifebeat monitoring.
The lifebeat monitoring is configured in the WinCC "Lifebeat Monitoring" editor.

Monitoring an Automation System

On an automation system, a process control message is generated in two situations:
The lifebeat monitoring reads the current operating state from the automation systems. If
a mode change is detected, for example, from RUN to STOP, a control system message
is generated by the lifebeat monitor.
The lifebeat monitoring sends monitoring requests to an AS. Whenever the power supply
is interrupted, the device fails, or a connection breaks down, the AS can no longer respond
to this monitoring request and a process control message is generated.

Display of Lifebeat Monitoring in Process Mode

The lifebeat monitoring is automatically activated for the OS. The lifebeat monitoring takes
place for OS in 5 second to 1 minute cycles.
An error message appears as follows:

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As soon as lifebeat monitoring recognizes that a component has failed, a process control
message is generated automatically.
The state of all monitored components is also displayed in a separate picture that the
operator can display using a button in the button set. In this picture, the failed component
is indicated by being "scored through". In addition, a supplementary note in text form
appears in this picture, for example:
"faulty"
"Server failed"
"Server configured"
The elimination of a problem is also indicated by a process control message.

Additional information
You will find step-by step instructions on configuring the AS/OS lifebeat monitoring in the
configuration manual Process Control System PCS 7; Operator Station.

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8.14 Configuring BATCH functions

8.14

Configuring BATCH functions

Introduction
SIMATIC BATCH is a PCS 7 program package that enables discontinuous processes, known
as batch processes, to be planned, controlled and logged.
Simple batch processes with configurable sequential control systems are automated with the
CFC and SFC tools included in the PCS 7 Engineering System. In more demanding systems
with recipe procedures, SIMATIC BATCH is used.
With SIMATIC BATCH, recipe structures are designed, modified, and started graphically on
an operator station or on a separate PC.
Configuration involves the following:
Engineering
Rights Administration
Recipe Creation (offline)
Process mode

Engineering
Configuration of the batch process cell takes place along with the basic engineering of the
S7-400 on the engineering station in the SIMATIC Manager (for example, phase and operation
types, equipment properties, user data types, units of measure).
Configuration tasks

Must

Batch plant configuration in the engineering system (ES)

Compiling Batch process cell data

Downloading the Batch process cell data to target systems (BATCH servers,
BATCH clients)

Reading in Batch process cell data on the BATCH clients

Optional

Rights Administration
SIMATIC BATCH uses the PCS 7 central user management.
Configuration tasks

Must

Specifying the user permissions for SIMATIC BATCH

Optional

Recipe Creation (offline)

Reading in the Batch process cell data (engineering data) on any BATCH client with BatchCC
allows the creation of offline data. You create the materials, formula categories, and formulas
with BatchCC. You create libraries and master recipes with the BATCH Recipe Editor.

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Releasing master recipes, library elements and formulas allows their subsequent use in
process mode.
Configuration tasks

Must

Editing materials

Creating and editing master recipes

Creating and editing library operations

Optional

X
when
working with
libraries

Validating recipes

Approving recipes for production

Creating a new formula category (only with external formula)

Creating formulas (only with external formula)

Interconnecting parameters between master recipe and formula (only

with external formula)

Process mode
The first phase of process mode is batch planning. The production orders are created here.
These are divided into batch orders that can then be approved and started. The actual Batch
processing programs (equipment phases) run on the automation system and are coordinated
by the batch control.
The batch data management makes use of individual WinCC components. The values for the
required measured value sequences for a batch report are obtained from the measured value
archive and all Batch-relevant messages are filtered from the message archive and displayed
within BatchCC.
Configuration tasks

Must

Creating the production orders

Creating and editing batches

Approving the batch

Starting production of a batch

Operator control while editing a batch

Batch reports

Archiving the batch

Optional

Additional information
Online help for SIMATIC BATCH
Manual Process Control System PCS 7; SIMATIC BATCH

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8.15 Configuration of the Route Control functions

8.15

Configuration of the Route Control functions

Introduction
SIMATIC Route Control is a program package from PCS 7 for automating the transport of
materials in plants.
SIMATIC Route Control searches for a route through the sections of the available route network
and controls the material transport, for example, by opening valves and activating pumps.
SIMATIC Route Control includes both the configuration and the runtime system and offers
numerous interfaces to the PCS 7 base system and to the user programs.
Depending on the plant design, both straightforward transport processes and complex route
combinations are possible.
The configuration tasks involve the following:
Engineering
Permission management

Engineering
The PCS 7 project is the central configuration environment including the data storage.
You configure the following here:
Configuration task

Obligatory

Plant hierarchy (plants, units)

Node points

Automation systems

Cross-project AS-AS connections (engineering tool: Route Control Wizard)

PC stations

CFC charts

SFC charts

Optional

Start the following SIMATIC Route Control tools in the SIMATIC Manager:
Route Control Wizard
Route Control Engineering (configuration interface)
Route Control Engineering encompasses the following steps:
Configuration task

Obligatory

Transfer of elements, routes, node points and automation systems from the
PCS7 project

Configuration of the function catalog and function IDs

Configuration of the sections in the route network

Optional

Interconnection of element to sections and specification of the function levels X

Configuration of materials, material groups and permitted sequential
relationships between materials and material groups

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Rights Administration
The central user management from PCS 7 is used for SIMATIC Route Control.
Configuration task

Obligatory

Optional

Defining user rights for SIMATIC Route Control (Windows user management) X

After SIMATIC Route Control has been installed, five user groups are created. The user who
carried out the installation is entered automatically. If you require further users, you have to
assign them to the user groups.

Additional information
Online help for SIMATIC Route Control
Manual Process Control System PCS 7; SIMATIC Route Control

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8.16 Configuring the connection to the works management level (OpenPCS 7)

8.16

Configuring the connection to the works management level (OpenPCS

7)

8.16.1

How to configure OpenPCS 7 stations for accessing PCS 7 data

Introduction
To enable access to the PCS 7 data, assign the OS server data to the OpenPCS 7 station and
download the configuration data.

Requirements
The OpenPCS 7 station has been created.
The target path of the OpenPCS 7 station has been entered.

Procedure
1. Open the project in the SIMATIC Manager and activate the component view.
2. Select the OpenPCS 7 station in the tree view:
SIMATIC PC-Station > SPOSA application > Open_PCS7_Station
3. Select the menu command Options > OS > Assign OS Server....
The "Assignment of OS Server for <name of OpenPCS 7 station>" dialog box opens.
4. Activate the check box of the OS server whose server data you want to assign to the
OpenPCS 7 station selected above.
5. Click "OK".
6. Select the menu command CPU > Download.
The OpenPCS 7 station is configured and loaded.

Configuring Data Communication

Configure the data exchange with your OPC client application by using the following functions:
Data exchange via OPC - standard functions of the OPC server.
Data exchange via OLE DB - standard functions of the WinCC-OLE DB provider.
You can find additional information on this with the following links:
Service & support (http://www.siemens.de/automation/service&support)
OPC Foundation (http://www.opcfoundation.org)
Note
Ensure appropriate access protection for your OPC client application.

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Additional information
Section "How to insert an OpenPCS 7 station (Page 244)"
Section "Connecting to the IT world via OpenPCS 7 (Page 91)"
Section "Configuration of the OpenPCS 7 station (Page 133)"
Manual SIMATIC NET; Industrial Communication with PG/PC
System manual SIMATIC HMI; OPC - OLE for Process Control
Manual Process Control System PCS 7; PC Configuration and Authorization

8.16.2

How to configure the OpenPCS 7 stations for accessing historical alarms in a central
archive server

Introduction
Transparent OPC A&E access to historical alarms from a central archive server (CAS)
If, while reading messages on an OS (via OPC Alarms & Events), you also wish to access
messages relating to this OS that are located in an archive on a central archive server, assign
the central archive server to the OpenPCS 7 station and download the OpenPCS 7
station.

Requirement
The OpenPCS 7 station has been created.
The target path of the OpenPCS 7 station has been entered.

Procedure
1. Open the project in the SIMATIC Manager and activate the component view.
2. Select the OpenPCS 7 station in the tree view:
SIMATIC PC-Station > SPOSA application > Open_PCS7_Station
3. Select the menu command Options > OS > Assign OS Server....
The "Assignment of OS Server for <name of OpenPCS 7 station>" dialog box opens.
4. Activate the check box of the central archive server whose server data you want to assign
to the OpenPCS 7 station selected above.
5. Click "OK".
6. Select the menu command PLC > Download.
The OpenPCS 7 station is configured and downloaded.
Open PCS7 - Transparent OPC A&E access to historical alarms (historical A&E) from a central
archive server (CAS)
If, while reading messages on an operator station, you wish to use OPC Alarms & Events to
gain additional access to messages for this OS that are stored in an archive on a CAS, then
you will need to carry out the following configuration steps:

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1. In the tree view, select the OS object:
SIMATIC PC station > WinCC Appl. > OS(x)
2. Select the menu command Options > OS > Assign OS Server... to assign the CAS to the
OS server.
The "Assignment of Server to OS(x)" dialog box opens.
3. Select the CAS and click "OK".
4. Deactivate the "All servers" check box for all alarm controls of the OS server
and select only those servers (with the exception of the CAS) whose messages are to be
displayed.
Note
When a time range is specified in an alarm control, the messages archived in the CAS
are automatically included - even if the CAS was not one of the servers selected.

Additional information
Section "How to configure the OpenPCS 7 station to access PCS 7 data (Page 529)"

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8.17 Merging projects after distributed editing (multiproject engineering)

8.17

Merging projects after distributed editing (multiproject engineering)

Overview
Merging projects of a multiproject following distributed editing involves the following
topics:
How to Move Projects Edited on Distributed Stations to the Central Engineering Station
(Page 533)
How to Merge Subnets from Different Projects into a Multiproject (Page 534)
How to Merge Cross-project Connections (Page 535)
How to Configure New Cross-project Connections between AS and OS (Page 536)

Rules for Multiproject Engineering with SIMATIC BATCH

NOTICE
For multiproject engineering with SIMATIC BATCH, distributed engineering on distributed
engineering stations including testing is only possible when certain conditions are met and
the additional steps are taken.
You can find additional information on this topic on the Internet (http://
support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/23785345).

Rules for the external archive server in multiproject

Note
Only one external archive server (Process Historian or Central Archive Server "CAS") may
be configured in a multiproject.
After the distributed projects of a multiproject have been merged, no more than one external
Archive Server may be present in the multiproject.
When using a redundant Archive Server, there may only be one PC station for the Archive
Server itself in the multiproject and one more for the redundant PC station of the Archive
Server.

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8.17.1

How to Move Projects Edited on Distributed Stations to the Central Engineering

Station

Requirements
The project is physically located on a distributed engineering station and is included in the
multiproject.
The distributed engineering station is obtainable over the network.

Procedure
1. If necessary, delete the existing project of the same name (version prior to moving to
distributed engineering station) on the central engineering station (backup copy).
2. Use the menu command File> Open... in the SIMATIC Manager to open the project from
the central engineering station on the distributed engineering station
3. Click the "Browse" button.
4. Go to the "Browse" menu and enter the path of the project being moved in UNC notation
in the "Search in directory" field.
5. Click "Start Search".
The project is displayed in the "User projects" tab.
6. Select the required project in this tab and click "OK".
The project opens.
7. Select the menu command File> Save as ....
8. Make the following settings
Disable the "With Reorganization (slow)" check box.
Enable the "Insert in multiproject" option.
Select the "Current multiproject" entry in the corresponding drop-down list.
Enable the "Replace current project" check box.
9. Click "OK".

Result
An identical copy of the distributed engineering station project is created on the central
engineering station in the multiproject. The original is retained on the distributed engineering
station and can remain there as a backup or be deleted.

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Rules
Note
Before the copied project can be copied back to its old location (same directory name), this
backup has to be deleted or renamed on the central engineering station. You can find
additional information about this in the following section: "How to Move Projects to Distributed
Engineering Stations (Page 301)"
Note
You can also move a project back to the central engineering station if it was moved out with
the "Remove to edit..." function and provided that it can be accessed via the same path that
was used during its removal:
1. Select the project labeled "project removed for editing" on the central engineering station
(grayed out).
2. Select the menu command File > Multiproject > Reapply after Editing....
The project is reincorporated from the distributed engineering station into the multiproject
on the central engineering station.

Additional information
Section "How to Move Projects to the Central Engineering Station (Page 301)"

8.17.2

How to Merge Subnets from Different Projects into a Multiproject

Introduction
If you use cross-project networks in the multiproject, the networks in the projects must be
merged back into the multiproject.

Requirement
Writing access to the participating projects and their subnets is possible.

Procedure
1. Select the required multiproject in the SIMATIC Manager
2. Select the menu command File > Multiproject > Synchronize Projects....
The "Synchronize Projects in Multiproject <xxx>" dialog box opens.
3. Go to the left window and select the Ethernet networks you want to connect and click
"Execute".
The dialog box for merging/separating the subnets opens.
4. In the left field, select the subnet and click "->".
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5. Change the default name of the cross-project network according to the requirements of
your project (click the name twice).
6. Follow the same procedure for all the subnets you want to merge.
7. Click "Apply" and then "Close" in order to close the dialog box.
In the same dialog box you can separate those networks that have already been merged.
In this dialog box, you can also create new cross-project subnets ("New" button).

Check Consistency
After merging the subnets and prior to downloading to NetPro use the menu command
Network > Check Cross-project Consistency to check whether there is consistency throughout
the multiproject.

8.17.3

How to Merge Cross-project Connections

Procedure
Cross-project connections can be merged as follows:
During synchronization of projects in a multiproject in the SIMATIC Manager, using the
menu command File > Multiproject > Synchronize Projects....
In NetPro with the menu command Edit > Merge Connections....

Sequence
The following variations occur in the sequence:
SIMATIC Manager

NetPro

In the SIMATIC Manager, the only

connections that are merged are those in the
projects that were configured as "Connection
partner in other project" with identical
connection names (reference).

In NetPro, you can also assign connections that

have similar or different connection names.

When merging in the SIMATIC Manager, it is

not possible to foresee which connection
partner retains the connection properties and
which connection partner adapts its
connection properties (for example, active
connection establishment).

When you merge in NetPro, the partner always

adapts its connection properties to those of the
local module. Apart from this, it is also possible
to change the properties of connections in the
dialog box for merging connections in NetPro.

In the SIMATIC Manager, S7 connections to

an unspecified partner are ignored.

S7 connections to an unspecified partner can

be merged to a cross-project S7 connection in
NetPro.

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Additional information
Online help on STEP 7
Section "How to Merge Cross-Project Connections (Page 394)".

8.17.4

How to Configure New Cross-project Connections between AS and OS

Introduction
Cross-project connections between AS and OS components are configured in the same way
as cross-project connections between AS components.

Requirements
The networks involved are merged at multiproject level.
You can find information about this in the section "How to Merge Subnets from Different
Projects into a Multiproject (Page 534)"
The AS/OS assignment is specified.
You will find additional information on this topic in Section "How to Specify the AS/OS
Assignment (Page 259)"

Procedure
When creating cross-project connections between AS and OS components, in contrast to the
procedure described in the section "Cross-project Connections in a Multiproject (Page 392)",
you select a connection partner in a different project.

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9.1

Overview of data exchange

Data exchange between PCS 7 and COMOS

With the aid of a data exchange interface (automation interface), you can convert automationrelevant data for plant planning from COMOS into PCS 7 data. The PCS 7 hardware
configuration is derived from circuit diagrams contained in the electrical sample plan (EMSR).
Based on the data contained in the function chart, the PCS 7 process tags are derived,
assigned parameters and interconnected with the signals.
At the same time, the plant hierarchy, the process tag instances and the hardware
configuration, including the symbol table, are synchronized.
Data exchange with PCS 7 permits the planning status in COMOS to be synchronized with
the current project status in PCS 7, thus ensuring consistent plant documentation in COMOS.
Additional information can be found in the COMOS planning tools manuals.

Data exchange between PCS 7 and AdvES

The Advanced Engineering System (AdvES) prepares data from signal lists or process tag
lists for use in the PCS 7 engineering system (ES). The prepared data be transferred directly
to PCS 7. In addition, AdvES provides the ability to process engineering data in bulk in table
views.
The plant hierarchy, process tags with signal and parameter settings, and the hardware
configuration are generated in PCS 7.
With bulk data processing, for example, multiple instances, the control modules, are created
from a configured control module type. You will find additional information on this topic in the
section "Overview of the control module and its type (Page 439)".
You can find additional information on this in the manual Process Control System PCS 7;
Advanced Engineering System

Data exchange between PCS 7 and Excel

In all the editors in PCS 7 and the process object view, you can select areas and transfer them
to Excel by copying and pasting, edit them and then return them in the same way.
You can also exchange data with Access in the same way.

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Import/Export Functions
All the essential applications of the PCS 7 engineering system have import/export interfaces.
The use of these import/export interfaces has the following advantages:
Plant-planning data can be synchronized with control-system engineering data. This is how
control system engineering and plant engineering can be independently edited at the same
time.
Data from the engineering system can be exported as a template, be effectively duplicated
and adapted in an external program (such as MS Excel) and then be imported back into
the engineering system. This allows the configuration of repeated or similar plant
information to the optimized.

Additional information
You can find information on the import/export functions and data formats in sections:
Importing and Reusing Plant Data (Page 177)
Importable data and data formats (Page 120).
Working with process tags and models (Page 541)
Import/Export of the Hardware Configuration (Page 561)

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9.2

Identifying Repeated Functions

Introduction
The starting point for mass data processing is to identify repeated functions.

Functional Units of a Plant

Generally a plant is structured by dividing it into smaller functional units that can be classified,
for example, as fixed setpoint controls or motor controllers.
Instead of implementing new functional units each time they are required, you can create a
pool of ready-made functional units that you then only need to copy and modify for the new
situation.
Configure in ES - consistent with the functional units of the plant - the process tag type or
model objects you are familiar with to create any number of process tags or replicas using
import/export.

Specifying Process Tag Types and Models

Define the process tag types and models of your plant.
Refer to the PCS 7 Advanced Process Library to determine which precompiled process tag
types you can use in your project. Or create your own process tag types and models with CFC
charts.

Additional information
Section "How to Create a Process Tag Type from a CFC Chart (Page 443)"
Section "How to create and edit a model (Page 486)"

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9.3 Working with the import/export wizard

9.3

Working with the import/export wizard

Note
The Import/Export Assistant (IEA) is an option package in itself in PCS 7, which requires an
own authorization.
The IEA is supplied together with the PH and the process object view on the Process Control
System; SIMATIC PCS 7 DVD and is installed together with these.

When do I work with the IEA?

During the planning of a plant, a wide variety of data is created, often at a time where no definite
control system is planned. By using the import function, this data can be made available to the
control system engineering.
You use the IEA when you frequently use multiple models or process tag types in one project
(processing bulk data) and you want to conveniently modify the parameter descriptions of the
blocks.

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Working with process tags and models

Overview
Working with process tag types and models in the import/export wizard includes the following
subjects:
Requirements and Steps in Configuration (Page 541)
Functions for Working with Process Tags and Models (Page 544)
How to Create an Import File or Assign it to the Process Tag Type (Page 446)
What happens during import? (Page 547)
How to Import Process Tag Types and Models (Page 549)
What happens during export? (Page 551)
How to export process tag types and models (Page 552)
Restrictions with the IEA (Page 553)

9.4.1

Requirements and Steps in Configuration

Requirement
The process tag types and/or models have been created in the master data library.

Overview of Configuration Tasks

Step

What?

Described in section

Creating process tag types/models

How to Create a Process Tag Type from a

CFC Chart (Page 443)
How to create and edit a model (Page 486)

Assigning the import file to the process tag

type/model - Creating the import file

How to Create an Import File or Assign it to

the Process Tag Type (Page 446)

Editing the Import File with the IEA File Editor Creating/Editing Import Files with the IEA File
Editor (Page 555)

Importing process tag type/models

Optional: Transfer of actual parameters to the

process tags and replicas
(only if the data was not already
supplemented using the IEA file editor.)

How to create and edit a model (Page 486)

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How the IEA Works

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tag type".
The model sequences are indicated likewise in gray.

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Start IEA
You start the Import/Export Assistant in the SIMATIC Manager either in the plant view or in
the process object view after selecting a hierarchy folder. (An individual process tag can also
be selected in process tag types.)
In the Options menu, select the command Process tags or Models and then the function you
need in the next submenu.

Additional information
Online Help for PH, IEA, and PO

9.4.2

Functions for Working with Process Tags and Models

Introduction
With the Import/Export Assistant (IEA), you can work with process tag types and their process
tags or models and all their instances. The IEA provides functions for reusing and adapting
the process tag types/models.

Functions Used when Creating

Assistant

Functions of the Assistant

Creating/changing a process
tag type

Use the assistant to carry out the following:

Create a process tag type from existing CFC charts and store it in the master data library.
Add/remove I/Os/messages to or from an existing process tag type.
Check if the existing process tags deviate from the process tag type and if so, synchronize
them.

Creating/Modifying Models

Use the assistant to carry out the following:

Create a model for storage in the master data library using PH objects previously created
with CFC/SFC charts, OS pictures, OS reports, etc.
Add/remove I/Os/messages to or from an existing model.
Create and assign an import file.
Check the consistency of the model with the assigned import file.
Check replicas for changed IEA flags.
The selected I/Os and messages are all assigned to a column of the import file. The import
can be started after all the data is entered in the import file.

Importing Data from Plant Planning

Each functional unit in the plant corresponds to a line in the import file. The IEA copies the
appropriate model (creates replica) or process tag type (creates process tags) for each
functional unit. It changes their interconnection/parameter descriptions and message texts
depending on the content of the corresponding line in the import file.

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When you import, you can decide whether or not the imported signals will be entered in the
symbol table (option: "Also enter signals in the symbol table"). With PCS 7, we recommend
that you do not use the option because these entries are made when you configure the
hardware with HW Config.
Assistant

Functions of the Assistant

Importing process tags

With the assistant, you can create process tags from process tag types and import the data
from the import files to the process tags.
The process tag type is copied from the master data library to the relevant target projects.
Thereafter the data is imported.
The result is a process tag as a copy of the process tag type for each row of the import file.
The import file data is written to the corresponding I/Os or process tag blocks.

Importing Models

With the Assistant, you can create replicas of models and import the data from the import
file to the replicas.
In a multiproject, the model is copied from the master data library to the specified target
projects as a replica. Thereafter the data is imported.
The result is a replica of the model for every row of the import file. The import file data is
written to the corresponding I/Os or replica blocks.

Process tags: assigning/

creating an import file

Use the assistant to carry out the following:

Assign an import file to a process tag type
Check the assignment of the import file to the process tag type
Create a template for the import file for the process tag

Export Data for Plant Planning

The replicas of the models or the process tags of process tag types are modified, for example,
during testing and commissioning of the control system. This also involves data that was
configured with other tools during plant planning and imported for the control system
engineering.
The following application options exist for the export of this data:
If you want to synchronize the plant documentation with the current configured status,
export the current data of the models previously created during the import process in the
same form as when they were imported.
You can export the data of the plant that is configured using model replicas or process tags.
Using the IEA file editor, or a different tool (e.g. MS Excel, or Access), you can then edit
and the re-import this data. You can make modifications to the project simply and quickly.

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Assistant

Functions of the Assistant

Exporting process tags

You can export the data of the process tags with the assistant. In the multiproject, all available
projects are included.
This results in an export file for each process tag type which contains one line for each
process tag of the process tag type.
A valid import file must be assigned. The individual column groups are structured with the
same number of column titles and names as in the import file.

Exporting models

With the assistant, you can export the data of the replicas of models. In the multiproject, all
available projects are included.
This results in a model export file that contains a line for each replica of the model.
A valid import file must be assigned. The individual column groups are structured with the
same number of column titles and names as in the import file.

Rules
When working with the "import/export" functions of the Import/Export Assistant, further
hierarchy folders may be contained in the model.
Only one OS picture per hierarchy folder may exist if the picture hierarchy is derived from
the PH.
If the model includes nested hierarchical folders, they may not be renamed.

Additional information
Assistant

Functions of the Assistant

Process tags: synchronizing

The assistant enables you to perform a synchronization between the process tag type and
the process tags.
When a process tag type is modified, the process tags in the project are automatically
changed accordingly.
If not all process tags in the project can be accessed during the automatic synchronization,
inconsistencies form between process tag type and the process tags. You should remove
them with an explicit synchronization.

Tip
Note
In order to increase the clarity of the charts switch the model block I/Os that you do not require
to invisible.
If you edit later in the IEA, you will see the selections set in the CFC in the process object
view and can correct them there if necessary. The same applies to selections in models.

See also
How to Create a Process Tag Type from a CFC Chart (Page 443)
How to create and edit a model (Page 486)

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9.4.3

What happens during import?

Explanation of the Import Procedure - Using the Example "Model"

Process tags and models are imported in the same way.
You can start the import procedure after you have configured a model and have assigned an
import file to it. The following steps are executed automatically:
1. The hierarchy path is read from the "Hierarchy" column in the first data line of the import
file. The availability of the path is checked. Additional actions depend on the test results:
If the hierarchy folder already exists as a replica of the model, the parameter settings
from the import file are applied to it.
If the hierarchy folder already exists and is suitable for becoming a replica, it along with
its CFC chart are made into a replica of the model and assigned parameters according
to the import file.
A hierarchy folder is created if it does not exist. Thereafter a replica of the model is
created and assigned parameters accordingly.
2. If columns are available the following elements are entered into the chart text fields:
Function identifier (FID)
Location identifier (LID)
CFC chart name
Chart comment
3. Texts and values of the parameter descriptions and the interconnection descriptions
(signals) are written to the corresponding block or chart I/Os of the replicas.
Note
An interconnection is deleted when the signal name (symbol or textual interconnection)
consists of the code word "---" (three dashes).
An interconnection remains unchanged, if no interconnection name (symbol or textual
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4. The I/O data types for signals are determined and assigned to the interconnections.
Note
The rule for interconnections with shared addresses is as follows: if the "Include signal in
the symbol table" option is set, the names can be found in the model resource symbol
table.
With PCS 7, we recommend that you do not use the option because these entries are
made when you configure the hardware with HW Config.
Note the following rules:
The symbol name is present in the symbol table
The data type must be the same; the symbol name may only exist once. The data type
is assigned parameters according to block/chart I/O. The absolute address is overwritten
and a symbol comment is entered for the symbol (if available in the import file). Only
the information that has changed will be overwritten, existing attributes are retained.
The symbol name is not yet available in the symbol table
The interconnection is created and the data type is assigned parameters according to
I/O. The absolute address and the symbol comment are entered for the symbol (if
available in the import file).
5. The message text is imported for each message.
6. Steps 1 through 5 are repeated for each line in the import file.
The input files appear together with the models in the list if you have selected a hierarchy folder
that contains several models. If required, you can still edit the list. Following this, the import
starts for all models in the list as described above.

Error Messages in the Import Log

Error messages will be generated in the import log under the following circumstances:
The hierarchy path contains a replica that does not belong to the model, in other words,
there are too many or too few I/O points and/or the block is not or is incorrectly identified
as a signaling block.
If a model is located in the hierarchy path
If the settings in the plant hierarchy do not match the imported hierarchy path
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9.4.4

How to Import Process Tag Types and Models

Sequence
Use the assistant for process tags or models to import the following data:
Process tag typedata
The process tag type is copied from the master data library to the specified target projects
as a process tag and the data is then imported. Any number of process tags can be created,
depending on the entries in the import file.
As a result of the import, a process tag of this process tag type is created in the target
project for every row of the import file according to the specified hierarchy path.
Modeldata
The model is copied from the master data library to the specified target project as a replica
and the data are then imported. You can create any number of replicas according to the
entries made in the import file.
Note
When you import a process tag or model, you can decide whether or not the imported
signals will be entered in the symbol table (option: "Also enter signals in the symbol table").
With PCS 7, we recommend that you do not use the option because these entries are
made when you configure the hardware with HW Config.
Note
Before importing, check the language set for display. If you created the model in German
and if the current setting of the SIMATIC Manager is "English", the German message texts
will be written into the English text file.

Procedure
1. Select the desired hierarchy folder, project node or process tag library (hierarchy folder in
the master data library), or the process tag type.
2. Select the menu command Options > Models > Import...
or Options > Process Tags > Import....
The wizard searches for the models/process tag types and corresponding import files (in
all hierarchy subfolders as well), and lists them. The import function will include all listed
import files.
3. If you do not want to import certain files, you can select them and remove them from the
list with the "Remove" button.
By clicking "Other File...", you can search for a different import file and select it instead of
the other file.
4. Click "Continue" and then "Finish".

Result
The actual import process starts. Depending on the setting of the "Only show errors and
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are displayed in the log window.
The log is saved in a log file. The name and path of the file are displayed below the log window.
You can modify this setting with the "Other File" button.
In the following figure, both models and their replicas are shown as they appear in the SIMATIC
Manager.

Import variants of process tag types/models

Importing process tag types/models for the first time
When you import a process tag type or a model for the first time, the process tags/replicas
are created in the PH according to the entries in the import file and assigned parameters.
Importing additional process tag types/models
If you import a process tag type or model again, the I/Os copied during the first import are
overwritten by the parameters, signals and messages specified in the IEA file (import
changes), and those that do not yet exist are created.

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Deleting replicas/process tags during import
You can decide whether existing replicas of a model or process tags of process tag type
are deleted or overwritten during import. Using the import mode "delete" (in the
"ImportMode" column of the import file), you can delete the replica/process tag. Thereafter
a message indicates whether the deletion was successful.
Note
When you import, all the rows with the "delete" keyword are processed first and the
subjects deleted. Only then are new objects created.
If you have already created interconnections to the replicas, these will be lost.
Re-importing a process tag type/model
If you perform an import without modifying the model or the process tag type, the I/Os
copied during the previous import are overwritten by the parameters, signals, and
messages specified in the IEA file (import changes).

Reassigning CFC Charts to the Process Tag Type (Adopting)

If you have CFC charts in your projects that are no longer or not yet process tags (for example,
because the assignment to the process tag type was canceled) but have the conditions for
process tags, you can assign these charts to the process tag type as process tags.
You can find information about this in the section "How to Adopt Process Tags (Page 449)".
The same principles apply to adopting models.

9.4.5

What happens during export?

Explanation of the Export Procedure - Using the Example "Model"

Process tags and models are exported in the same way.
Once you have created replicas of the models by importing or copying in the SIMATIC Manager
and, for example, have edited various values of the parameters and signals during test and
startup, you can export the current data in the same form as they were imported. If you start
the export function for a model or a replica directly, the following steps are executed
automatically:
1. Identifying all the replicas of this model
A data row is created in the export file for each replica found.
2. The identifiers LID, FID and the chart names are entered in the export file.
3. The parameter descriptions and interconnection descriptions (for each model found) are
written to the corresponding cells of the file.
In the case of interconnections with shared addresses, interconnection descriptions are
identified and written in the corresponding cells of the file on the basis of the interconnection
names (symbol names) in the symbol tables.
4. The blocks messages are identified and written in the corresponding cells of the file.

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The export files appear together with the located models in the list if you have selected a
hierarchy folder that contains several models. If required, you can still edit the list. Finally, the
export starts (as described above) for all models in the list.

Error Messages in the Export Log

You will see error messages in the export log if I/O points are missing or if there are too many
in the replica.

9.4.6

How to export process tag types and models

Options
You export data for models or process tags using the assistant. The following options are
available:
Individually select a model/process tag type to export it by itself.
You can select an upper level hierarchy folder or the project node in order to export all lower
level models (replicas) or process tags.
This results in an export file that contains a line for each located replica of a model or for each
process tag of a process tag type.
The structure of the export file corresponds to that of the import file.

Procedure
1. Select the desired hierarchy folder, project node and/or process tag library (hierarchy folder
in the master data library), or the process tag type.
Note
After selecting a replica you are forwarded to the corresponding model in the master data
library after the prompt.
2. Select the menu command Options > Models > Export... or
Options > Process Tags > Export....
The wizard searches for the models/process tags and lists them.
3. In the next step assign the export files to the displayed models/process tags or modify an
existing assignment.
The names of the assigned files can be changed by clicking "Other file..." to select another
file or to enter a new file name.
4. In the final step of the dialog box you can select the log file or activate/deactivate the filter
in order to log only error messages and the finished message.
5. Click "Finish".

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Result
The export procedure starts. Any existing export files are overwritten during the export
procedure.

Repeated exports
By exporting the model(s)/process tags more than once, you can create several export files
(copies). During the export procedure you must modify the file name of the assigned export
file. If you do not change the file names the export file with the same name is overwritten.

9.4.7

Restrictions with the IEA

Restrictions Placed on Modifications

The following modifications may not be made to charts/chart I/Os with IEA attributes in CFC
since these would prevent import or export.
Renaming nested charts (charts with chart I/Os included in the chart of a model).
Deleting nested charts.
Changing the data type of a chart I/O
Modifying the relative order of chart I/Os with IEA flags (or I/O points of a process tag), for
example, by inserting or deleting chart I/Os (without IEA flag).
If the model contains nested hierarchy folders, the names of the nested folders must not
be modified.
Carrying out these modifications will generate an error in the error log.

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9.5

Creating/Editing Import Files with the IEA File Editor

9.5.1

Data of the IEA File in the ES

Introduction
The following sections explain how to create and edit the import/export files (IEA file) with the
IEA file editor. The description includes the following topics:
Creating/Editing Import Files with the IEA File Editor (Page 555)
Exchanging Data with Excel/Access (Page 557)
Structure of the IEA File (Page 558)

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9.5.2

Creating/Editing Import Files with the IEA File Editor

IEA File Editor

The Import/Export Assistant (IEA) works with import/export files in a fixed format. A plant
planning tool such as SIGRAPH EMR supports this format. The Import/Export Assistant installs
an IEA file editor to allow for you to create and edit import files without difficulty and without
the help of a plant planning tool. Using the IEA file editor to edit export and import files will
ensure that you follow the rules for configuring export and import files.
The IEA Editor "s7jieaEx.exe" is a standalone application that can also be utilized outside of
the PCS 7 installation. It can be copied and made available to plant planners.

Editor application scenarios - using the example "Process tag"/"Model"

The IEA File Editor is intended for the following situations:
You have created a process tag type/model and created the import file with the IEA. You
want to use this import file to create replicas of the model or process tags. The number of
rows in the import file must be increased according to the number of replicas/process tags
(for example, by copying and editing).
You have created a process tag type/model and created the import file with the IEA. You
want to change this model, for example, by including further I/Os and need to extend the
import file by adding these columns.
You do not have a tool for creating an import file and want to use the IEA File Editor as a
planning tool to structure the columns, column groups and rows of the import file and the
corresponding values.
You want to compare an import file with an export file (or vice versa). By opening two
windows and arranging them in the IEA File Editor window, you will have no difficulty in
making the required comparison.

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Appearance of the IEA File Editor

The IEA Editor is displayed as a table with columns and column titles. Certain columns are
combined to form column groups, for example, column group for the chart with the words of
the columns: "ChName" and "ChComment".
The name of the column groups can be changed as it coincides with the column title of the
import file. Columns within a column group can be deleted if you only want to use a limited
number of the import options. If you remove all the columns of a column group, this I/O point
is lost; in other words, the IEA file will no longer match the model.
The row headers contain the number of the row. Marking a row header will select the entire
row (for example, for copying).
The IEA File Editor also provides all the standard editor functions (copy, paste, save etc.).
To allow you to insert column groups, all the column group types (general, chart, parameter,
signal, message) are defined in a submenu and are also available as buttons in the toolbar.
You can also add new columns to the column groups "General", "Chart", "Parameter", "Signal"
and "Messages". Only those column titles that have not been used in this column group are
offered in the extension dialog box.
You can select all the possible functions with the menu commands in the menu bar or the
buttons in the toolbar.
Otherwise, the structure of the editor corresponds to the structure of the import/export file (IEA
file).

Starting the IEA file editor

1. Start the IEA file editor

The IEA editor opens
2. Open an IEA file.

Working in the Editor Table

With the IEA file editor, you work in the same way as with other Windows applications (for
example, MS Excel).
The following functions are available:
Use the arrow keys and the <Tab> key to navigate within the file.
Use the <Return> key to complete the entry and move to the next row.
You can select entire columns and rows.
You can change or optimize the width of the column.
The cut, copy, and paste functions can be used to insert cell contents from the table via
the clipboard into selected cells one or more times.
You can use the Find/Replace functions.

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Additional information
Online help for the PH, IEA, PO and IEA file editor

9.5.3

How to Exchange Data with MS Excel/Access

Introduction
The import/export data (IEA file) is available as a text file in CSV format. The CSV format is
supported by many applications (MS Excel, MS Access, etc.) and is therefore suitable as a
general data interface between any planning tool and the ES. In IEA these files are expected
to have the *.iea extension. You may have to change the extension.
CSV (Comma Separated Value) is an ASCII text format used for storing data configured in the
form of a table. The character separating the cells depends on the Regional and Language
Options in the operating system (German: semicolon); a new row is created by pressing Enter.
You can create and edit a CSV file with spread sheet programs (for example, MS Excel) or as
an export file from a database (dBase, Access, etc.). You can also conveniently edit the file
(with the extension *.iea) using the IEA File Editor.

Editing Files with MS Excel

1. Change the exception of the file from *.IEA to *.CSV.
2. Start MS Excel.
3. Select the File > Open... menu command and open the CSV file.
The file opens; the content of the file is shown precisely as it appears in the IEA file editor.
Note
If you open a CSV file by double-clicking it, the content of the file is not shown in table
form in Excel.
All cells should be formatted as "Text", otherwise the displayed information may be
incorrect. Example: The numeric string "1.23" could be displayed as "23 Jan.".
4. Edit the file and save it.
5. Change the extension of the file from *.csv to *.iea.
6. Carry out any additional changes if necessary in the IEA file editor and/or import the file
with IEA.

Exchanging Data with Excel

You can edit the file (with the extension *.iea) conveniently using the IEA File Editor. The editor
also offers the cut, copy, and paste functions as well as find and replace. Use Excel if you
require more advanced functions.
Use the following procedure:

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1. Start the IEA file editor and open the required file.
2. Start Excel and create a new file.
3. Select the desired area of the table in the IEA file editor and copy it.
4. Insert the copied area into the empty MS Excel file.
5. Edit the data in MS Excel.
6. Select and copy the data in MS Excel.
7. Paste the copied data in the IEA file editor to the IEA file.

9.5.4

Structure of the IEA File

Import/Export File (IEA File)

You can edit the import file (with the extension *.iea) conveniently using the IEA File Editor.
The import file is a CSV file that you can create and edit with spreadsheet programs (MS Excel)
or as an export file from a database (dBase, Access, etc.).
To edit with a table or database program, you must be familiar with the file structure described
below.

File Structure
There must be a column group for each I/O and message.
Row

Meaning

There can be a comment line before the first header (starting with "#" or "//") containing both the version number
and the date created.

The first header row contains the titles of the column groups.

The second header line contains the column identifiers. This information tells the Import/Export Assistant how to
interpret the columns. These identifiers are the same in all language versions.

The third header row contains the keywords for the relevant flagged I/O. This decides which data will be imported
for this I/O. Not every keyword must be entered; only the first one is mandatory.

4-x

The next rows contain the data. There is one row per replica or process tag. During import, each row generates
a replica of the model in the specified hierarchy folder. Process tags are created in the hierarchy folder.

Example: Measured-value acquisitions

In the following example, the IEA file is shown as a table to make it easier to read and the text
in the three header rows is shown in "bold" print. The quotation marks are also missing at the
start and end of each column entry.
You can only edit the area with the data and not the header lines.
Since this is clean ASCII text, you may not format an original file (for example, insert spaces
or tabs or use bold print).
The IEA file can be displayed and edited as a table formatted with the IEA File Editor.

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Project; Hierarchy;

FID;

LID;

Chart;

High limit;

Measured value

Alarm high

Prj;

H\;

F;

O.;

C|;

P|;

S|;

M|

ChName|
ChComment;

Value|
ConComment|
S7_shortcut|
S7_unit;

SymbolName|
SymbolComment|
ConComment|
S7_shortcut|
S7_unit;

Event|

Pro_A

V12\RA1\P01;

P01|Internal
pressure;

90|Com.|
OG|mbar;

Tpress|ComS.|
ComA.|PK|mbar;

Int. pressure
too high

Pro_A

V12\RA1\P02;

P02|External
pressure;

8.5|Com.|
OG|bar;

Apress|ComS.|
ComA.|PK|bar;

Ext.
pressure too
high

Pro_A

V12\RA2\T01;

T01|Temp contr

80|com.|
OG|degC;

Mtemp.|ComS.|
ComA.|MT|degC;

Temperature
exceeded

Pro_B

V12\RA2\T02;

Delete

Explanation of the Column Groups

Project
The "Project" column group contains the names of the target project in the multiproject
where the replicas or process tags are stored.
Hierarchy
The "Hierarchy" column group contains the complete hierarchy path even if individual
hierarchy folders do not contribute to the name.
During import, the hierarchy folders (replicas of the models or process tags) are created
from this and the content of the model/process tag (charts etc.) is copied into this new
hierarchy folder if it does not yet exist. During export, all existing replicas of the model are
entered.
With process tags, the process tags are generated from the process tag type and created
in the hierarchy folder. A hierarchy folder may contain multiple process tags.
The hierarchy levels are separated by a "\", and the IEA is informed of this in the second
row. Here, "\" must be used as the separator.
FID and LID
The "FID" and "LID" column groups belong to the "general column groups" and are optional.
FID and LID are entered in the text boxes of all top charts of the replicas.
The "FID" column group contains the function identifier.
The "LID" column group contains the location identifier.
The data of the FID and LID is missing in the example. The ";" must nevertheless be included
so that the number of column groups remains the same. The text is entered in the text box
in the "Part 3" tab, "Names:" or "Designation block according to place:".
Chart
The "Chart" column group is optional for models, but if used it always follows the "Hierarchy"
column group, or, if they exist, after the general column groups. Any name can be used for
the title. The column group contains the name and comment of the CFC/SFC chart. The
name of the chart in the replica of the model is changed with the keyword "ChName". The
chart comment is changed with the keyword "ChComment".

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Further column groups
The following column groups identify the I/Os to be imported. Each of these connections
is described by a text string (in quotation marks) that is separated from the next connection
using a separator (list separator specified by the Windows regional settings) . The individual
data within the text string are separated by a "|" (pipe character).
Extend column groups
Further columns can be displayed by using the Extend Column Groups... menu command,
depending on the selected column.

Additional information
Online help for PH, IEA and PO

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9.6

Import/Export of the Hardware Configuration

Introduction
You can work on station configurations not only within the entire project (for example, saving
or opening), but also independent of the project by exporting it to a text file (ASCII file, CFG
file), editing it, and then importing it again. In this way the symbolic names of the inputs and
outputs are also exported or imported (as long as you have not changed the default setting).

Application
You can use the import/export of the hardware configuration to do the following:
To import hardware planning tool data
To distribute data using electronic media (for example, e-mail)
To print the export file using a word processor or to continue processing the export file for
the purpose of documentation
Another important application of importing a station configuration exists in a plant when
identical or almost identical configurations in different parts of the plant occur. Using the import
function, you can create the required plant configuration quickly.

What is Exported/Imported?
When you configure the hardware, the data necessary for the configuration and parameter
assignment of modules are exported/imported.
The following data are not collected:
Data managed by other applications (for example, programs, connections, shared data)
A selected CPU password
Cross-station data (for example, the linking of intelligent DP slaves or configurations for
direct data communication)
Note
If your configuration contains modules from older option packages, it is possible that not
all the data of the module will be included with the "Export Station" function. In this case,
check whether the module data are complete following the import.

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9.6.1

How to Export a Station Configuration

Procedure
1. Select the required station in the component view.
2. Select the menu command Edit > Open Object.
The station configuration opens in HW Config.
3. Select the menu command Station > Export....
The "Export" dialog box opens.
4. Enter the path and name of the export file, format and other options.
You can find information about this in the paragraph on "Export Settings".
5. Click "OK".

Result
The station configuration is exported and stored in the selected path in the form of a CFG file.

Export Settings
Legible or compact format
In the legible format the parameter identifiers are entered in the export file as strings.
In the compact format the identifiers are entered in the export file in hexadecimal format.
Note
When you export the station configuration to read it in using other PCS 7 versions,
select the "Compact" option.
Name of the file (*.cfg) (open to choice)
With or without symbols
You can determine whether symbols you specified for the inputs and outputs should also
be included in the export file.
With or without subnets
You can decide whether or not subnets are exported. If you select this option, the network
data for the interfaces of the station is also exported (assignment to subnets, subnet
parameters).
Default values for module parameters can be omitted as an option (PCS 7 knows the default
values and supplies them internally when you import).
NOTICE
If you export a station configuration with symbols, you can no longer import the file with
earlier PCS 7 versions.

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Additional information
Online Help for HW Config

9.6.2

Structure and Content of the CFG File

CFG File
The procedure for exporting the station configuration described in the section "How to Export
a Station Configuration (Page 562)" results in an ASCII file, which you can view and edit in a
text editor such as "Notepad" or "WordPad".
This file (CFG file) contains all the data of the hardware configuration including the parameter
assignments from the dialog boxes of the HW Config graphic user interface and the
corresponding symbols (if these were exported).
Based on the introductory text in the individual fields, the sections are easy to identify.
You will find a section from a possible CFG file structure in the following example.

Example
Section of the CFG File

Information/Object Properties for

FILE_VERSION "3.0"
#STEP7_VERSION V5.4 Addon
#CREATED "Thursday, 10 April 2008 17:21:09"

File

STATION S7400 , "SIMATIC 400(1)"

BEGIN
REPORT_SYSTEM_ERRORS "0"
OBJECT_REMOVEABLE "1"
POS_X "0"
POS_Y "0"
SIZE_X "0"
SIZE_Y "0"
OBJECT_COPYABLE "1"
CREATOR ""
COMMENT ""
END

Station

SUBNET INDUSTRIAL_ETHERNET , "Ethernet(1)"

BEGIN
COMMENT ""
NET_ID_2 "00 31 00 00 00 13"
NET_ID "003100000013"
END

Subnet (Ethernet)

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Section of the CFG File

Information/Object Properties for

SUBNET MPI , "MPI(1)"

BEGIN
MPI_HSA "31"
MPI_BAUDRATE "187.5_KBPS"
MPI_GAP "5"
MPI_READY "20"
MPI_RETRIES "2"
MPI_IDLE1 "60"
MPI_IDLE2 "400"
MPI_TQUI "0"
MPI_TSL "415"
MPI_TTR "9984"
COMMENT ""
NET_ID_2 "00 31 00 00 00 01"
NET_ID "003100000001"
END

Subnet (MPI)

SUBNET PROFIBUS , "PROFIBUS(1)"

BEGIN
PROFIBUS_HSA "126"
PROFIBUS_BAUDRATE "1.5_MBPS"
PROFIBUS_RETRIES "1"
PROFIBUS_GAP "10"
PROFIBUS_READY "11"
PROFILE_SELECTION "DP"
NETCONFIG_ENABLE "0"
NETCONFIG_ACTIVE "1"
NETCONFIG_PASSIVE "2"
:

Subnet (PROFIBUS)

:
:
:

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Section of the CFG File

Information/Object Properties for

RACK 0, SLOT 7, "6ES7 421-1BL01-0AA0", "DI32xDC

24V"

Digital input including symbols

BEGIN
IPACTIVE "0"
CPU_NO "1"
ALARM_OB_NO "40"
OBJECT_REMOVEABLE "1"
POS_X "0"
POS_Y "0"
REDUNDANCY
BEGIN
END
SIZE_X "0"
MODULE_ADD_FLAGS "0"
SIZE_Y "0"
OBJECT_COPYABLE "1"
CREATOR ""
COMMENT ""
LOCAL_IN_ADDRESSES
ADDRESS 0, 0, 4, 0, 0, 0
SYMBOL I , 0, "E0.0", ""
SYMBOL I , 1, "E0.1", ""
SYMBOL I , 2, "E0.2", ""
SYMBOL I , 3, "E0.3", ""
:
:
:
SYMBOL I , 30, "E3.6", ""
SYMBOL I , 31, "E3.7", ""
END
:
:

Modules
(PS, CPU, CP, DI, DO, AI, AO etc.)

:
:

Additional information
Online Help for HW Config

9.6.3

Expanding CFG Files

Expansion
CFG files should always be created based on an existing exported station configuration. You
can find information about this in the section "How to Export a Station Configuration
(Page 562)".

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The CFG file should already contain all the objects (passages of the file) required for station
expansion. This allows you to make the required expansions simply by copying and pasting.
Keep the configuration consistent, the copied objects must be adapted accordingly (for
example, rack assignment, addresses, symbols).
For an explanation of the structure and content of the CFG file, refer to the section "Structure
and Content of the CFG File (Page 563)".
With this as a basis, you can edit the individual sections of the file to suit your purposes (copy,
paste, edit).
Note
You should be familiar with the content of the sections of the CFG file in detail since editing
is not supported by the system. Errors will only be detected during the subsequent import.
This can lead to inconsistent data that you would then have to re-edit in HW Config.

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Procedure - Example
You want to add a further digital input module to an ET 200M and change the existing slot
assignments.
1. Identify the area you want to change.
Section of the CFG File

Information/Object Properties for

DPSUBSYSTEM 1, DPADRESS 7, SLOT 6, "6ES7 321- Digital input including symbols

FH00-0AA0", "DI16xAC120/230V"
BEGIN
PROFIBUSADDRESS "0"
CPU_NO "1"
ALARM_OB_NO "40"
OBJECT_REMOVEABLE "1"
POS_X "0"
POS_Y "0"
REDUNDANCY
BEGIN
END
SIZE_X "0"
SIZE_Y "0"
OBJECT_COPYABLE "1"
CREATOR ""
COMMENT ""
LOCAL_IN_ADDRESSES
ADDRESS 0, 0, 2, 0, 1, 0
SYMBOL I , 0, "E0.0", ""
SYMBOL I , 1, "E0.1", ""
SYMBOL I , 2, "E0.2", ""
SYMBOL I , 3, "E0.3", ""
:
:
:
SYMBOL I , 30, "E3.6", ""
SYMBOL I , 31, "E3.7", ""
END

1. Select and copy the required area.

2. Paste the copied area at the required location.
3. Adapt the inserted area (DPADRESS, SLOT, SYMBOL, etc.)
4. If necessary, adapt the modules already configured.
5. Follow the same procedure if you want to add additional components.
6. Save the file.
7. Start HW Config.
8. Select the menu command Station > Import....

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9. Select the corresponding CFG file and click "Open".
During import, queries appear where necessary, asking whether existing data has to be
overwritten.
The changed station configuration is imported into the opened station. A log is created and
error messages are issued if necessary.
10.Click in the dialog box used for displaying the error messages on the "Save" button in order
to save the error messages in a text file. Select the path for this purpose and enter the
name of the text file.
11.Click "Close".

Additional information
Online help for HW Config

9.6.4

How to Import a Station Configuration (First Import of an Entire Station)

Procedure
Recommendation: Do not import a station configuration that was previously exported from the
same project. In this case, PCS 7 cannot handle the network assignment. Select a different
or new project for the import. Use the following procedure:
1. Select the HW Config menu command Station > Import... while an empty station
configuration is open.
If no station configuration is open, a dialog box opens in which you select a project. In this
case, navigate to the project into which you want to import the station configuration.
2. Use the open dialog box to navigate to the CFG file you want to import.
3. Click "OK".
The station configuration is imported. During import, the imported file is checked for errors
and conflicts and messages are displayed.
Note
If you also want to import DP master systems during import, these must not have the same
names as DP master systems that already exist in the project.

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Additional information
Online help for HW Config

9.6.5

How to Import an Expanded Import File (Extra Remote I/O, Field Device, Module)

Importing an Existing Station

A station can be imported into an open station configuration. During the import PCS 7 asks
whether you want modules/interface modules that have already been configured to be
overwritten. For each component, you can decide whether you want to retain it or overwrite it.
If a component is overwritten, all the settings (parameters) contained in the import file are
applied. Settings that are not included in the import file are retained in the station configuration.

Procedure - Inserting a digital input module

You want to add a further digital input module and change the existing slot assignments.
Proceed as follows:
1. Open the required CFG file with an editor (for example, WordPad).
2. Identify the area that describes the digital input module and then copy it.
3. Paste the copied passage directly after the digital input module you copied.
4. Adapt the slot number, address, symbols and any other relevant data and save the file.
5. Open the station where the changes in HW Config were made.
6. Select the menu command Station > Import... and import the required CFG file.
A dialog box opens in which you can select whether you wish to overwrite the entire
configuration ("All" button) or only the parts which have changed ("Yes" and "No" buttons).
An error log is also created with the import.
7. Save the imported data.
8. Check the data consistency with the menu command Station > Check Consistency and
eliminate inconsistencies, if necessary.

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Additional information
Online help for HW Config

9.6.6

How to Update an Imported Station Configuration (Change Attributes, Signal

Assignments of Modules)

Importing an Existing Station

If you have already modified configured modules/interface modules in the CFG file, you can
update an existing station configuration by importing into the station.
During the import PCS 7 asks whether you want modules/interface modules that have already
been configured to be overwritten. For each component, you can decide whether you want to
retain it or overwrite it.
If a component is overwritten, all the settings (parameters) contained in the import file are
applied. Settings that are not included in the import file are retained in the station configuration.

Procedure - Changing Parameters

You have only changed the settings (parameters) of an existing station configuration.
1. With the station configuration open, select the menu command Station > Import... and
import the required CFG file.
A dialog box opens in which you can select whether you wish to overwrite the entire
configuration ("All" button) or only the parts which have changed ("Yes" and "No" buttons).
An error log is also created with the import.
Note
The import process is much quicker if only the changed parts are overwritten.
2. Save the error log if one is generated. You can then eliminate any errors based on the log.
3. KClick "Yes", in order to store the imported data.
Selecting "No" will terminate the import process. The station configuration then remains
unchanged.

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Additional information
Online help for HW Config

9.6.7

Export for Synchronization with Higher-Level Planning Tools

Synchronization with Higher-Level Planning Tools

The station configuration has been created in accordance with the plant engineering plans
and, where necessary, has been supplemented and/or corrected in the detailed hardware
configuration. Using the export file, the plant engineering data can be updated to reflect these
changes.
The section "How to Export a Station Configuration (Page 562)" describes how to export a
configuration station.
The structure of CFG files is described in the section "Structure and Contents of the CFG
File (Page 563)".
Prepare the contents of the CFG file as required for importing into your planning tool (plant
engineering) and then execute the import procedure.

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10

Overview
The functions for compiling and downloading are available in the following editors:
HW Config
Compiling and downloading the hardware configuration
You can find information on this in the section "Configuring hardware".
NetPro
Compile and download the network and connection configuration and the hardware
configuration
You can find additional information on this in the section "Creating network connections".
CFC
Compiling and downloading the CFC configuration
You can find additional information on this in the section "Creating CFC charts".
SFC
Compiling and downloading the SFC configuration
You can find additional information on this in the section "Creating SFC charts".
SIMATIC Manager
Compiling and downloading individual or all objects of a multiproject.

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Actions after Merging Projects Edited on Distributed Stations

The following tasks must be performed during multiproject engineering after the distributed
projects have been merged:
Compiling the OS server with assigned AS components
Only when downloading the first time: Downloading the OS server data to the OS clients
Download to all target systems (for example, AS, OS server, OS clients, BATCH server,
BATCH clients, Route Control server, Route Control clients)
Note
OS server data must only be downloaded once after the initial download to the OS clients.
Each time an OS client is restarted in process mode or when downloading changes to the
OS server, the OS server data is automatically updated.
Note on ensuring that the OS server data is up-to-date: the server data includes the
computer name of the engineering station from which the data was first downloaded. If
you change engineering stations or change the storage location of the project/multiproject
on the engineering station, make sure that the OS is recompiled and remember that the
server data must be downloaded once from the new computer (computer name) or storage
location.
The compiling and downloading of the OS and the updating of the OS server data on the
OS clients is described in detail in the configuration manual Process Control System
PCS 7; Operator Station and is therefore not dealt with in detail here.
Initially you only need to compile and download the AS data in order to test the program or the
CFC and SFC configuration.

Overview
The sections about compiling and downloading for PCS 7 deal with the following topics:
Requirements for Compiling and Downloading (Page 575)
Downloading to all PLCs (Page 576)
Options for compiling and downloading (Page 581)
How to Document Changes in the ES Log" (Page 584)

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10.1

Requirements for Compiling and Downloading

Downloading the Hardware Configuration and Network Configuration

To be able to use the "Compile and download objects..." function for the automation systems,
the hardware configuration and the network configuration of every SIMATIC 400 station must
first be downloaded.

One-time Download of the OS Server Data

These data must be updated only once on the OS clients after downloading the OS server
data to the OS server. Each time an OS client is restarted in process mode or when
downloading changes to the OS server, the OS server data is automatically updated.

Downloading OS Server Data

1. Select the OS client in the SIMATIC Manager.
2. Select the Options > OS > Assign OS Server... menu command.
The OS server data is uploaded to the OS client. The OS client then knows the assigned
OS servers.

Additional information
Configuration manual Process Control System PCS 7; Operator Station

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10.2

How to Download to all CPUs

Introduction
Use the "Compile and Download Objects" central function to download an entire project/
multiproject. PCS 7 provides the "Compile and Download Objects" dialog for this task. This
dialog box displays the objects exactly the same way as in the SIMATIC Manager component
view. All of the automation systems, operator stations, and SIMATIC PC stations that you
created in SIMATIC Manager are displayed.
Use the "Compile and Download Objects" dialog box , to centrally carry out all of the required
settings for compiling and downloading. In addition this is where you can specify, whether you
want to compile and download the entire project or, for example, only individual operator
stations.
Note
If you select the SIMATIC 400 station in the SIMATIC Manager, followed by the menu
commands PLC > Download or PLC > Compile and Download Objects... ("HW Config" object
activated for compiling and downloading ), the capability of downloading changes will be lost.

Compile and Download Objects" dialog box

All download relevant objects including their status and operating state can be found in the
selection table of the dialog box.
The "Compile and Download Objects" dialog box is used to prepare the selected objects of
your project or multiproject for downloading to the target system and then to download them
to the target system. The dialog box can be applied to objects in a station, project or
multiproject.
PCS 7 coordinates compiling and downloading, in other words, you do not need to pay attention
to the order of the tasks.

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Requirements
The PC stations and automation systems are configured and downloaded from NetPro (the
connections are also downloaded)
The CFC and SFC configuration is completed.
You have selected one of the following objects in the SIMATIC Manager:
Multiproject
Project
Station
S7 program without station assignment

Rules
A complete automation system download is only possible when the CPU is in the STOP
operating mode.
Downloading the entire program to an OS is only possible when the OS servers are shut
down (are not in process mode).

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Downloading changes to an OS is possible only if the OS is in process mode.
When you have made changes during commissioning, we recommend you synchronize
the projects of the multiproject before downloading to the target system. To do this, select
the menu command File > Multiproject > Synchronize Projects.... You can the use the
central "Compile and Download Objects" function to send the changes to the target system.

Procedure
Note
Read the information in section "Options for compiling and downloading (Page 581)".
1. Select the object that you want to compile or compile and download in the SIMATIC
Manager.
2. Select the menu command PLC > Compile and Download Objects... in the SIMATIC
Manager.
The "Compile and Download Objects" dialog box opens.
3. Open the tree view and activate the corresponding checkboxes in the "Compile" or
"Download" columns for all objects that you wish to compile and/or download.
If you tick both checkboxes for an object, the object is compiled and then downloaded.
Activate the corresponding checkbox on the "Connections" object if you want to compile
the and download connections.
4. Use the "Status" and "Operating Mode" buttons to check the statuses (changed, compiled,
downloaded, etc.) and modes of your objects (RUN, activated, etc.), so that you can make
the correct settings for compiling and downloading.
5. Select the object you want to compile and/or download and click "Edit".
Enter the settings for the compiling and/or downloading (for example, compiling and
downloading the entire program or only changes).
Note
When you have completed the settings for compiling an operator station, it takes some
time for the compiling settings to be saved and for the download dialog box to be opened.
The target path of the OS should already be entered here (but if it is not, enter it).
6. Click "Test".
The admissibility of the settings is checked. If settings are not valid, the download is not
performed.
7. Make the required settings for the individual objects.
Click "Help" in the dialog box for detailed information about the settings.
8. Activate the "Compile only" option if you only want to check the blocks and not download
them to the CPU.
9. Activate the "Do not load if compilation error is detected" option if you want to prevent
downloading corrupt blocks to the CPU.
10.Click "Start".
The compile/download operation starts.

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11.Follow the instructions on the screen.
12.If you wish to see a log once the compiling/downloading is completed, click the following
buttons in the "Open Log" area:
"Single Object" - The detailed compilation and download log of the selected AS or the
compilation log of the selected OS is displayed.
"All" - The results of all compiling and download actions (without details) are displayed.
Note
Do not use the "Compile and Download Objects" function for S7 PLCSIM downloading.

Reading Back Settings after Changes during Commissioning

Read the operator control and monitoring settings that were made during the test back into
the project.
Parameter settings, for example, controller parameters, must also have the required values in
the offline program (CFC) as they were set during commissioning.
The CFC supports the readback of CFC charts. You should only read back CFC charts when
your plant is in a defined safe state.
Once you have completed the readback, you can perform a download of changes in order to
maintain consistency between the offline and online program. In the "CPU Comparison" dialog
box, check whether the time stamp "Last download-relevant change", "Last compilation" and
"Compilation of the loaded program" agree.

Reading Back the AS Parameter Settings

Note
"Version Trail" add-on package
If you are using the "Trail Version" add-on package you can read parameters back
automatically. You can find additional information on this topic in the section "Introduction to
Archiving/Versioning and Documenting (Page 614)".
1. Open the multiproject in the SIMATIC Manager and select your project.
2. Double-click on the CFC of the modified program.
The CFC editor opens.
3. Select the menu command Chart > Read Back....

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4. Activate the "Program on the CPU" and "OCM-capable parameters" or "Designated
parameters" check boxes in the "Read Back" dialog box.
Note
If the "Marked parameters checkbox is activated, only the block I/Os with the "Can be
read back" attribute (S7_read_back = true) are read back. This setting must first be
entered at the I/Os of the block type. The attribute cannot be modified in the block
instances.
5. Click "OK".

Additional information
Section "Options for compiling and downloading (Page 581)"
Online help on the "Compile and Download Objects" dialog box

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10.3

Options for compiling and downloading

Central Settings for Compiling and Downloading

In the "Compile and Download Objects" dialog box, make the required settings for compiling
and downloading separately for each object. In the "Compile" and "Download" columns, specify
if you want to compile and download the entire project or individual components.
Compiling the charts generates an executable program that can run on the CPU. The
consistency of the blocks and interconnections are also checked.

Options in the "Compile and Download Objects" Dialog Box

Option

Description

Settings for Compilation/Download

"Edit..." button

Opens a dialog in which the compiling and downloading settings can be changed
for object selected in the "Objects" column.

"Check" button

Checks the compiling and downloading properties of objects selected for

compilation or download in the "Objects" column.
This button is not active for block folders. The button is only active if the objects
support this function.
The following is checked for a "hardware" object:
Are the modules in the STOP mode (not with modules that automatically
stop and can be started again, for example, CPs)?
If password protection has been configured and a password has been
entered: the entry takes place via the "Edit" button with the selected block
folder or CPU.

Update
"Status" button

Updates the current status of the objects in the selection table.

With the "Hardware" object, "undefined" is displayed after a status update if the
station contains a cross-station PROFIBUS subnet. In this case, the editing of
the other station that is also connected to this PROFIBUS subnet can have
effects on the currently displayed station.

"Operating Mode" button

Updates modified operating modes in the display.

"Status on opening" check box

When the check box is deactivated (default), the "Compile and Download
Objects" dialog box opens immediately after the menu command CPU >
Compile and Download Objects... is selected. undefined" is however entered
everywhere in the "Status" column. To update for the first time, click the "Status"
button.
When the check box is activated, expect a long delay before the dialog box
opens regardless of the number of objects.

View log
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Option

Description

"All..." button

Opens the "Open Log" dialog box where you can select the type of full log.
This may be the log of the most recent compilation or of the most recent
download process or the last "Settings for Compilation/Download" check log
that was generated by pressing the "Test" button.
The full log lists all messages for the individual objects.

Select Objects
"Select All" and
"Deselect All" buttons

With this button, you can select or deselect all objects in the "Compile" or
"Download" columns.
If the "Compile Only" check box is selected, the button only affects the "Compile"
column. If the "Compile Only" check box is deactivated, the "Select All " and
"Deselect All" buttons select or deselect all objects in both columns.

"Compile only" check box

Activate this check box if you only want to compile the selected objects. The
objects will not be downloaded to the CPU and the "Download" column is hidden.

"Do not load if compilation error is

detected" check box

If the check box is activated, a compilation error (for example, a time stamp
conflict) means that no object is downloaded.
If the check box is not activated, all objects are downloaded that were compiled
without error. Objects that caused an error during compilation are not
downloaded.

Settings for downloading HW objects

Note
A hardware configuration can only be downloaded when the CPU is in STOP mode.
The download procedure will not be interrupted by acknowledgment prompts when the
following settings are made for downloading multiple HW objects.
When several CPUs are installed in a station, the settings must be made for every CPU.
CPU password
Enter a password here if the CPU is password-protected. If you do not enter a password,
the download process will be interrupted later by a prompt for the password.

Special considerations when downloading HW objects for fault-tolerant CPUs

Stopping the H system before downloading
The identical hardware configuration is in both CPUs following the download.
Downloading to the S7 400H-CPU
Before beginning to download, you must ensure that the selected CPU or CPUs is/are
actually in STOP mode. If they are not, downloading is canceled with an error message.
This prevents inadvertent stopping of the entire H system.
If there is only one CPU activated for downloading and only this CPU is in the STOP mode,
you can start this CPU with "Switchover with modified configuration" following the download.
This avoids stopping the H system.

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Special Considerations in Compiling and Downloading Connections

If you select the "Connections" object for a module for compiling, the corresponding
"Connections" objects of the connection partner will be automatically selected. In this way, the
generated configuration data (system data blocks) always remains consistent.
If you select the "Connections" object for a module for downloading, the corresponding
"Compile" check box will be automatically selected. The "Compile" and "Download" check
boxes for all connection partners are selected.
If you only select "Connections" type objects, you can also download the connections during
the RUN-P operating state of the CPU.

Additional information
Online help for "Compile and Download Objects" dialog box (Station properties)

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10.4

How to Document Changes in the ES Log"

Introduction
You can use the ES log to document actions in chronological order. The most recent action
appears in the first line.
Content per action:
Main line: Date and time, user, action, object
User's reason for taking the action
Log of the action (e.g. download log)
When you activate the option "ES log active", all downloads are logged in the CFC/SFC in
addition to the protected functions.

Requirements
The SIMATIC Logon Service is installed.
The change log is activated.

Rules
The "ES log active" check box is only available in the "Advanced" tab of the "Object
Properties" dialog box when SIMATIC Logon service is installed.
An activated ES log can only be deactivated on the computer on which SIMATIC Logon
Service is installed.
Reason: The deactivation and activation tasks themselves must be recorded in the ES log.
If copy the program or the chart folder with an active ES log to a computer on which the
SIMATIC Logon Service is not installed, the "ES log active" check box cannot be selected.
Before the download is performed to each individual CPU with the "Compile and Download
Objects" function in the SIMATIC Manager, there is a pause in the operation brought about
by the opening of the ES log if it is activated for the currently selected chart folder.

Activating the ES Log

You activate the ES log for the currently selected chart folder as follows.
1. In the component view of the SIMATIC Manager, select the chart folder for which you want
to activate the ES log.
2. Select the menu command: Edit > Object Properties...
The "Chart Folder Properties" dialog box opens.
3. Switch to the "Advanced" tab.
4. Activate the "ES log active" check box.
5. Click "OK".

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Deactivating the ES Log

If protected functions do not need to be logged, for example, within the context of initial
configuration, you can deactivate the ES log.
1. In the component view of the SIMATIC Manager, select the chart folder for which you want
to activate the ES log.
2. Select the menu command: Edit > Object Properties...
The "Chart Folder Properties" dialog box opens.
3. Switch to the "Advanced" tab.
4. Deactivate the "ES log active" check box.
5. Click "OK".

Calling the ES Log

The ES log is opened when a protected action that is to be logged is opened (select the chart
folder and the menu command Options > Charts > Logs... , "ES Log" tab).
Protected actions for logging are:
Download to CPU (entire program)
Download to CPU (changes only)
Test mode
Logon is performed in the SIMATIC Logon Service dialog box.
If a user is already globally logged on, the ES log for this user is opened immediately when a
protected action is started. The user name can be changed for pending actions - and only for
pending actions. The setting of the global user remains unchanged.
When no user is logged on, the SIMATIC Logon Service dialog box opens before the ES log
opens.

Logging
The following is logged in the "Logs" dialog box:

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For the action "Download entire program", the ES log is deleted from the log but archived
as a file with a date identifier at the same time. The archiving action and the file name used
(including the path) are recorded in the log.
For the action "Start test mode", all subsequent actions resulting in a change (of value) in
the CPU are logged. The logging includes the value and how it changed (address, old value,
new value).
Specifically, these are:
In the CFC
Configuration of I/Os
Enable/disable forcing and force value changes
Activating and deactivating of runtime groups
In SFC:
Configuration of constants in steps
Configuration of constants in transitions
Configuration of constants in sequencer properties

Additional information
Online help for the dialog boxes "Advanced" and "Logs"

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10.5

How to Document Changes in the Change Log

Introduction
The change log enables you to document the user, time, changes made, the affected CPU
and the reason for the changes.

Requirement
The SIMATIC Logon Service is installed.
The access protection is activated.

Activating the Change Log

You activate the change log for the currently selected folder as follows.
1. In the component view of the SIMATIC Manager, select the folder for which you want to
activate the change log.
2. Select the menu command: Options > Change Log > Activate.
The change log for the selected folder is activated.

Deactivating the Change Log

You deactivate the change log for the currently selected folder as follows.
1. In the component view of the SIMATIC Manager, select the folder for which you want to
deactivate the change log.
2. Select the menu command: Options > Change Log > Deactivate.
The change log for the selected folder is deactivated.

Rules
Note that an activated change log can only be deactivated on the computer on which
SIMATIC Logon Service is installed.
Reason: The deactivation and activation tasks themselves must be recorded in the change
log.
Before the download is performed to each individual CPU using the "Compile and Download
Objects" function in the SIMATIC Manager, there is a pause in the operation caused by
opening the change log if it is activated for the currently selected chart folder.
Note
If you copy the program or chart folder with an activated change log to a computer on
which the SIMATIC Logon Service is not installed, you receive an error message when
you attempt to download or switch to test mode and the action is not carried out.
The Change Log can be enabled/disabled in SIMATIC Manager (menu command
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Displaying the Change Log

You can have the change log displayed as follows:
1. In the component view of the SIMATIC Manager, select the folder for which you want to
display the change log.
2. Select the menu command: Options > Change Log > Display....
The change log for the selected folder is opened.
All the logged changes are displayed in the change log. You can comment every entry and
export the change log.

Enabling/disabling the ES Log

The "ES log" can be enabled/disabled in a chart folder.
1. Select the "Object Properties" command from the shortcut menu.
2. Click "Properties".
3. Make your settings in the "Chart Folder Properties" dialog box.

Additional information
Online help for change log
Online Help for the ES Log

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Test

Test options
The Process object view provides a test mode for assisting you in testing and commissioning
process tags and CFC charts online on the CPU.
You can find additional information on this in the section "How to test in the process object
view (Page 517)".
You can document changes made in test mode with the ES log (which user, when, on which
CPU, what change was made, etc. ).
Requirements:
The SIMATIC Logon Service is installed.
The ES log for the currently selected chart folder is activated.
You can find additional information on this in the section "How to document changes in the
ES log (Page 584)".
You will also find the essential test functions in the editors with which you configured the
programs. With these functions, you can test the configuration. The following editors provide
test functions:
CFC
Testing the CFC configuration
You can find additional information on this in the section "How to test CFC charts
(Page 422)".
SFC
Testing the SFC configuration
You can find additional information on this in the section "How to test SFC charts
(Page 485)".

Overview
The following procedures should be distinguished for testing:
How to Test S7-PLCSIM (Page 590)
Testing in Running Plants (Page 593)
How to Test Field Devices (Page 594)

Additional information
Manual Process Control System PCS 7; Getting Started Parts 1 and 2

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11.1

How to Test S7-PLCSIM

Introduction
S7 PLCSIM is an optionally available software package for simulating an AS. After installation
it can be started in the SIMATIC Manager.
You can use S7-PLCSIM to edit and test your program on a simulated automation system.
Since the simulation is implemented in S7 PLCSIM using the PCS 7 blocks, you do not require
any S7 hardware (CPU or signal modules). You can test programs for S7400 CPUs with a
simulated automation system. This allows you to test operator control and monitoring of the
simulated AS (OS process mode) on the engineering station.
S7-PLCSIM provides a simple user interface for monitoring and modifying the various
parameters that are used in your program (for example, for switching inputs on and off). You
can also use the various applications in the PCS 7 software while the simulated CPU is
processing your program. For example, you have the option of operator control and monitoring
of I/O values in S7-PLCSIM.

Rules
Note
Please note the following:
The simulation of I/O modules is not carried out with S7-PLCSIM but by the blocks CH_DI,
CH_AI etc. within the CFC charts (see also in the manual Process Control System PCS 7;
Advanced Process Library).
S7-PLCSIM is not suitable for the simulation of large-scale configurations in the PCS 7
environment.

Installation of S7 PLCSIM
S7-PLCSIM is not automatically installed as part of the PCS 7 installation routine, but if you
select the relevant option it will be installed at the same time.
The software for a subsequent installationcan be found on the DVD Process Control System;
SIMATIC PCS 7.
To run the software, you require a separate authorization.

Requirements for working with S7 PLCSIM

The following requirements must be fulfilled in order to use S7-PLCSIM:
The WinCC channel driver is available.
(WinCCExplorer > Tag Management > shortcut menu "Open" > in the dialog box "WinCC
Configuration Studio" > SIMATIC S7 PROTOCOL SUITE).
No connections exist with a present automation system during the simulation.
If there is an AS-OS connection "NamedConnection" (PCS 7 Standard): Compile OS
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Procedure
The simulation can be started from the SIMATIC Manager when there are no connections to
actual automation systems.
1. Start the SIMATIC Manager.
2. Select the AS you wish to simulate.
3. Select the menu command Options> Simulate Modules.
S7-PLCSIM launches and the "Open Project" dialog box opens.
4. Select option "Select CPU Access Nodes".
5. Click "OK".
The "Select CPU Access Nodes" dialog box opens.
6. In the tree view, select, for example, the "-plant bus name-addr: MAC: xxx".
PLCSIM supports the following connection types: Industrial Ethernet (ISO protocol or TCP/
IP), MPI and PROFIBUS DP.
Note
For TCP/IP, you will need to set the logical device name to "PLCSIM(RFC1006)"
(WinCCExplorer > Tag Management > shortcut menu "Open" > in the dialog box "WinCC
Configuration Studio" > SIMATIC S7 PROTOCOL SUITE > TCP/IP > shortcut menu >
System Parameters > "Unit" tab).
7. Click "OK".
The "S7-PLCSIM" application window opens.
8. In HW Config, select the menu command PLC > Download to Module....
The hardware configuration is downloaded into the simulated AS.
9. In the SIMATIC Manager, select the "Charts" object in the tree.
10.Select the menu command PLC > Download.
All of the required data is downloaded into the simulated AS.
11.Configure S7-PLCSIM for testing by adding inputs/outputs in S7-PLCSIM so that input
values can be simulated and output values can be monitored. Please also check that the
program can be executed.
12.Switch the simulated CPU to RUN mode.
13.Select the object "OS" in the SIMATIC Manager.
14.Select the menu command "Options > OS > Start OS Simulation.
The OS simulation starts up.
15.Open the SFC and CFC charts and select the menu command Test > Test Mode.
16.Test the program.
Please read the information relating to block simulation in the manual Process Control
System PCS 7; Advanced Process Library.
Note
After using S7-PLCSIM, the real connections may need to be reestablished and the
corresponding OS compiled again (changes only) with the real connection.

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Additional information
Online help for S7-PLCSIM
How do I use S7-PLCSIM with SIMATIC PCS 7? (http://support.automation.siemens.com/
WW/news/en/16522013)

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11.2

Testing in Running Plants

Introduction to Testing in a Running Plant

WARNING
Testing a program while a process is running can lead to serious damage to property or
persons if errors occur in the function or in the program!
Ensure that no dangerous situations can occur before you execute this function!
Testing in a running plant does not differ significantly from the procedure described in the
section "How to Test with S7-PLCSIM (Page 590)" or from the test configuration with an AS.
The range of accessible AS and OS is normally much larger than during a test configuration.
There are higher requirements for safety during ongoing operation and the number of persons
involved is greater. The warning above should make this clear.
In addition, you must ensure that any disruption or interruption in the operation of the plant
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How to Test Field Devices

Note to Reader
The options for parameter configuration and diagnostics using SIMATIC PDM are not
described in this manual.

Additional information
Online help for SIMATIC Manager and SIMATIC PDM
Manual PDM; The Process Device Manager

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Introduction
The Version Cross Manager (VXM) is a separate application you can order as an option. The
Version Cross Manager enables you to quickly and reliably compare the project data from two
PCS 7 projects in order to identify differences. This feature allows you to recognize if and what
has changed.

Requirements
Archived configuration versions must be compared to determine any changes since the last
supply and acceptance, for example, after it was delivered to the customer or after certification
by the Technical Inspectorate or FDA authorities.
This information is important, for example, in the following areas of application:
A previously accepted project status is to be approved after changes were made and
expansions were added. You therefore need to know the status of changes since the last
acceptance.
The contractual and accepted project status has been expanded due to subsequent
changes in requirements and the expansions are to be verified.
In parallel to the commissioning of a project status at a plant, the status was expanded at
an engineering office. The expansions are to be identified in order to add them to the current
project status.
The documentation of an already completely documented project status is to be updated.
It is to be determined which object documentation requires revision due to changes.
The process control project data of a plant should be synchronized with the planning data
of the plant. To do this, export the project data in the manufacturer-independent XMLformat
and import it into CAx systems (CAD, CAE, E-CAD or E-CAE).

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12.1

Using the Version Cross Manager (VXM)

Introduction
Automation solutions are configured in the PCS 7 engineering system in the form of CFC and
SFC charts using blocks. The project version is compiled as a program and downloaded to
the AS. This version can be saved by archiving the project (for example, after the customer,
Technical Inspectorate or FDA representative have accepted the project).
This project will be changed over time, errors will be corrected and additions will be made, for
example. If a further acceptance test becomes necessary, the Version Cross Manager (VXM)
can be used to indicate all the changes that have been made.

Functions
The VXM offers the following main functions:
Comparison of projects and XML files
Import and export of project and planning data
Generation of process tags based on CAx function charts

What is Compared?
With the VXM you select an object as "Master" and an additional object as "Compare Object".
When you open the object to be compared, the comparison starts automatically.
The following objects are supported:
Project
Library
HW configuration
CFC/SFC engineering data, such as charts, types, chart folders, block folders.
Shared declarations
S7 Program
S7 blocks
S7 symbols
Messages

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Example

Display of Changed States

Use the menu command Options > Display... to access the "Display Settings" dialog box that
shows you the display of the change states.
In this dialog box you can adapt the display of the change states individually.

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Import and Export

The ability to exchange project data in an independent format is becoming increasingly
important. Nowadays, a variety of software tools from various manufacturers is involved in the
work process during the configuration phases of an industrial plant. The possibility of data
exchange considerably improves the integration between the various software tools. In the
planning phase of a plant, for example, the relevant CAx systems are being used with
increasing frequency. The term CAx stands for CAD, CAE, E-CAD or E-CAE. The
synchronization of the control system project data with the planning data from the plant can
be supported by export and import.
XML (Extensible Markup Language) has established itself as a data exchange format in many
areas. The VXM uses the SimaticML format. This is a general purpose XML format that
contains all relevant data such as hardware, CAx function diagrams, plant description, etc..

Generating process tags

The CAx function diagrams, which are generated at the planning level, can be used to generate
or compare process tags in PCS 7 projects.

Additional information
VXM Online Help

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12.2 How to Compare Project Versions

12.2

How to Compare Project Versions

Requirement
The Version Cross Manager is installed.

Procedure
1. Start the Version Cross Manager.
2. Select the menu command File > Open/Compare....
The "Open/Compare" dialog box opens.
3. For A, select:
First object

Make the selection and settings you require in the "Open" dialog box.
First XML file

Select the XML file you require in the "Open" dialog box.
4. For B, select:
Compare With Object

Make the selection and settings you require in the "Select comparison object" dialog
box.
Compare to XML file

Select the XML file you require in the "Select comparison file" dialog box.
5. If you want to view only certain objects, click on the icon:

Make your desired filter settings.

6. Click the icon:

The filtering is performed.

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7. Click "OK".
The VXM reads the selected objects/files, including all lower-level objects, and carries out
a comparison at the same time.
The two objects are superimposed in a comparison result tree. The deviations are displayed
with color coding.
8. Navigate in the hierarchy or detail window to the objects for which you require detailed
change information.
9. Select the menu command File > Print to print out the results of the comparison.

Filtering
You can use a filter to restrict the comparison of the object trees to specific objects and
attributes.
The filter setting is taken into account by VXM not only during the comparison but also when
displaying the results. As a result, only the objects and attributes actually used in the
comparison are displayed.
You can use them to specify whether or not a file is to open with a new filter setting or without
a filter or, if the file appears in the list under the "File" menu, whether or not it should open with
its default setting.
A number of filter criteria are set by default in VXM.

Setting/activating/deactivating the filter

Select the menu command Options > Filters to activate/deactivate the set filter.
Select the menu command Options > Set Filters... to change the default filter criteria.

Updating the Comparison Data

If the project data has been changed in the meantime with a PCS 7 application, you can update
the comparison data. For this purpose press the <F5> key or select the menu command View >
Update.
The VXM then deletes the internal management structures and reads both objects again including all of the objects contained within - and performs a full comparison of the objects one
more time.

Saving/Printing comparison data

You can save the differences to a CSV file and print the data.
Select the menu command File > Save Differences... to save the differences revealed by
the comparison to a CSV file.
Select the menu command File > Print... to print the differences revealed by the comparison.

Additional information
Online help for VXM

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12.3

How to export project data

Introduction
A variety of software tools from various manufacturers is involved in the work process during
the configuration phase of an industrial plant. XML (Extensible Markup Language) has
established itself as a data exchange format in many areas.
The synchronization of the PCS 7 project data with the planning data of the plant is supported
by the export of the plant data into XML format.

Export options
The project data can be exported as follows:
VXM
All data is written when exporting from the VXM.
The filtering set in VXM also affects the export results. Only objects and attributes displayed
in the VXM through the configured filter are exported.
SIMATIC Manager
The project is exported when exporting from the SIMATIC Manager.
The export from the SIMATIC Manager cannot be filtered. In this case, the project data is
exported always in full (the CAx filter is preset and cannot be changed).

Procedure in the SIMATIC Manager

1. Open the project in the SIMATIC Manager.
2. Select the project for which you want to export the plant data.
3. Select the menu command Edit > Export....
The "Export" dialog box opens.
4. Check the specified path and file name. If you wish to change the entry, click "..." and select
the desired storage location in the "Save As" dialog box.
5. Click "OK".
The export is started and the progress is shown in a dialog box.

Procedure in the VXM

1. Start the Version Cross Manager.
2. Select the menu command File > Open/Compare....
The "Open/Compare" dialog box opens.

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3. For A, select:
First object

Make the selection and settings you require in the "Open" dialog box.
First XML file

Select the XML file you require in the "Open" dialog box.
4. Click the icon:

Clear the "No filter" check box and select the CAx filter.
5. Click the icon:

The filtering is performed.

6. Click "OK".
VXM loads the selected objects, including all their nested objects.
Note
The export is only possible if a comparison has not yet been carried out.
7. Select the menu command File > Export....
The "Save As" dialog box opens.
8. Select the storage location from the "Save" drop-down list.
9. Select the file name from the list or enter a new file name under "File name:" and click
"Save".

Using the XML File

You can display exported XML files in the window of the VXM and compare them to:
Project data
Another XML file

Additional information
Online help for VXM

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12.4

How to import project data

Introduction
You can import planning data following a project comparison. The result of the comparison
documents which planning data is added or changed. The changed or extended planning data
is imported by transferring additional objects with their properties at the appropriate point in
the project, and adjusting the relevant properties and attributes of the changed data in the
target object.
Before the import is started, the system queries whether any existing objects in the target
project should be deleted, for example, because they are considered obsolete.
You can perform the import from the standard view or from the differences view. The source
can be a project or an XML file.

Procedure
1. Start the Version Cross Manager.
2. Select the menu command File > Open/Compare....
The "Open/Compare" dialog box opens.
3. For A, select:
First object

Make the selection and settings you require in the "Open" dialog box.
First XML file

Select the XML file you require in the "Open" dialog box.
4. For B, select:
Compare With Object

Make the selection and settings you require in the "Select comparison object" dialog
box.
Compare to XML file

Select the XML file you require in the "Select comparison file" dialog box.

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5. If you want to view only certain objects, click on the icon:

Make your desired filter settings.

6. Click the icon:

The filtering is performed.

7. Click "OK".
The VXM reads the selected objects/files, including all lower-level objects, and carries out
a comparison at the same time.
The two objects are superimposed in a comparison result tree. The deviations shown are
color-coded (see Section "How to Compare Project Versions (Page 599)").
Note
Please note the following:
If you activate the "No filter" check box, you cannot make any settings. When you open
the file, everything is selected and displayed with all details.
If you activate the "Set filters when opening a file" check box, the "Set Filters" dialog
box opens before a file is opened.
8. Select the object that you want to import.
9. Select the menu command File > Import... and select there the desired direction of import
B -> A or A -> B.
Before the import is started, the system asks if any existing objects in the target project
should be deleted, for example, because they are considered obsolete. You are then able
to specify whether you want to archive the project first.

Additional information
Online help for VXM

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12.5

How to generate process tags

Introduction
Planning data refers to the plant description data that is considered relevant for the engineering
system. This is the data from the plant hierarchy and the equipment properties of a plant.
The transfer and comparison of planning data is supported by the import function and the
generator function. In addition, descriptions can be transferred from CAx function block
diagrams in order to generate control system CFC charts (process tags) from them using a
software generator. The data is exchanged on the basis of a defined XML format (SimaticML).
Conversely, modified data can also be fed back to the engineering system, for example, to
synchronize the database of a CAx planning tool. This is enabled by a corresponding export
function.
The CAx Generator functionality allows you to generate or update process tags in PCS 7
projects (CFC charts) using the CAx function block diagrams created at planning level.

Procedure
1. Start the Version Cross Manager.
2. Select the menu command File > Open/Compare....
The "Open/Compare" dialog box opens.
3. For A, select:
First object

Make the selection and settings you require in the "Open" dialog box.
First XML file

Select the XML file you require in the "Open" dialog box.
4. For B, select:
Compare With Object

Make the selection and settings you require in the "Select comparison object" dialog
box.
Compare to XML file

Select the XML file you require in the "Select comparison file" dialog box.

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5. Click the icon:

Clear the "No filter" check box and select the CAx filter.
6. Click the icon:

The filtering is performed.

7. Click "OK".
The representation of the project is now limited to the CAx-relevant objects.
The VXM reads the selected objects/files, including all lower-level objects, and carries out
a comparison at the same time.
The two objects are superimposed in a comparison result tree. The deviations are displayed
with color coding.
8. Select the File > Generate/Synchronize Process Tags menu command, followed by either
B --> A or A --> B (depending on the desired direction), in order to generate or synchronize
the process tags based on the CAx data.
The "Introduction" dialog box of the Import/Export Assistant opens.
9. Click "Next".
The "Which settings do you want to use for import?" dialog box opens.
10.Check the settings and click "Next".
The "Do you want to finish the import?" dialog box opens, the import is performed and the
actions are logged.
11.Click "Exit" to return the the VXM.

In the reverse direction:

You can also open an XML file as the first file (A:) and compare it with the project (B:). To do
this, use the alternative menu commands File > Open/Compare... and the menu command
File > Generate/Synchronize process tags > A -> B.

Additional information
Online help for VXM

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13

Maintaining a project

Introduction
You should save your project at regular intervals with "Reorganization" and/or "Save As". The
importance of the functions and their benefits for the project are explained in the following
sections.

Reorganization
If inexplicable problems occur when working with STEP 7, it often helps to reorganize the data
management of the project or the library.
Select the menu command File > Reorganize. Reorganization eliminates gaps created by
deletion, that is, it reduces the memory requirements for the project/library data.
The function optimizes the data storage for the project or the library in much the same way,
for example, as a program that defragments your hard disk.
The time it takes to perform reorganization depends on the data movement required, and it
can take a long time. The function should therefore not be carried out automatically (for
example, when closing a project).

Save As
You can save a project or a library with a new name. This offers you the option of saving "With
reorganization (slow)".
If you select this option, the project is copied and saved under a different name, whereby the
project is reviewed and reorganized. If an object cannot be copied and saved (for example,
because an add-on package is lacking, or the object's data are corrupt), an appropriate
message appears. Reorganization eliminates the gaps created by deletions, thereby reducing
the memory requirements for the project data.
The Save As > With reorganization (slow) function has an effect on the project structure deeper
than the "Reorganization" function. For example, if you are having problems with the project
database after a hardware failure on your PC, run the menu command Save As > With
reorganization (slow).
Note
When you save the project without reorganization, the configured path of the storage location
in configuration file is maintained. The result is that the NetPro "Save and Compile" feature
overwrites the configuration file of the original project in the copied project!
Remedy: Use the option "With reorganization (slow)"! In this case, all paths are converted.

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Additional information
Online help "Help on the SIMATIC Manager"

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13.2

Diagnostics With Maintenance Station (Asset Management)

Overview
A maintenance station can be used to provide full diagnostics for a PCS 7 plant. The
maintenance station provides information on the status of all PCS 7 components in
hierarchically structured diagnostic screens. As part of this process, the data of a component
are analyzed using the available online functions of the associated tools. You can access ES
data from the diagnostics screens. Access can be controlled via protective mechanisms.
Diagnostic screens for process control diagnostics are generated automatically for the entire
PCS 7 system. The topmost level of the diagnostics screens forms an overview for the entire
system.
Configurations and forms
A maintenance station can be configured in the form "MS basic" and "MS standard" as a singlestation system or multiple-station system. The "SIMATIC PDM MS" version is configured as
an MS single-station system. The form is selected in the settings of the plant hierarchy.
We particularly recommend the use of a maintenance station in medium and large PCS
7systems.

Requirements
The cross-project consistency checks have been successfully performed (for example,
names of the S7 programs are unique throughout the multiproject).
Blocks from a PCS 7 library beginning with version V6.1 are used in the project.
The module drivers are generated and interconnected with the signal-processing blocks in
the CFC charts.
The diagnostic blocks are set to "OCM possible".
The check box "Derive diagnostic pictures from the plant hierarchy" is activated in the PH
settings.

Diagnostics Options
You will find information on the states of individual PCS 7 components with diagnostic capability
on the maintenance station's special diagnostics screens.
The table shows an example of which components can be monitored and in which areas the
components are displayed.

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Diagnostics for ...

Area

MS
Standard

MS Basic

SIMATIC
MS PDM

Siemens industrial PCs, for example

PC stations

Network objects

AS objects

Operator stations

BATCH stations

Route Control stations

Central archive server

SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX

Premium Server
Third-party PCs
Switches, for example

SCALANCE X

OSM

ESM

Other components that support SNMP

services

For example printers, bridges, routers

CPU and connections

SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX
Distributed I/Os, such as ET 200M, ET 200S,
ET 200iSP, ET 200PRO, input and output
modules
Field devices (HART, PROFIBUS PA, ...)
Fail-safe modules
Interface modules (IM)
Diagnostics-capable non-transparent coupler
Link modules
Diagnostic repeaters
EDD objects that can be detected by
SIMATIC PDM

Field objects

Distributed I/Os, such as ET 200M, ET 200S,

ET 200iSP, ET 200PRO, input and output
modules
Field devices (HART, PROFIBUS PA, ...)
Interface modules (IM)
Diagnostics-capable non-transparent coupler
Link modules
User objects for which a diagnostics can be
generated by an application

User diagnostics

Additional information
You can find a description of the configuration and process mode of the maintenance station
in the manual Process Control System PCS 7; Maintenance Station.

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13.3

Remote Diagnostics Functions

Possibilities for Remote Diagnostics and Remote Administration of a PCS 7 Plant

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For PC stations, we recommend the following tools for remote diagnostics and administrative
access to PCS 7 plants:
For PC stations with Windows 7 Ultimate und Windows Server 2008 / Windows Server
2008 R2 operating systems
RealVNC (for version, see Process Control System PCS 7; PCS 7 Readme)
Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP)
For PC stations with Windows XP Professional and Windows Server 2003 / Windows Server
2003 R2 operating systems
RealVNC (for version, see Process Control System PCS 7; PCS 7 Readme)
Use of "NetMeeting" operating system function
Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP)
Note
Access to computers via RDP should only be temporary and not static.

Transmission Paths
The data can be sent as follows:
via a telephone line (modem)
via TCP/IP connection (internal plant network connection)

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Security Requirements
If you wish to perform remote diagnostics in a PCS 7 plant, you need to protect the this plant
against unauthorized access.
Several measures are required to realize a security concept. Optimal protection is only
provided with all security measures as a whole.

Additional information
Online help of the operating system
Whitepaper Security Concept PCS 7 and WinCC
Operating Manual Process Control System PCS 7; PC Configuration and Authorization

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13.4

Additional service support and diagnostics

Overview
You will find a detailed description of the additional diagnostics options that are available with
PCS 7, as well as what to do if service becomes necessary, in the Manual Process Control
System PCS 7; Service Support and Diagnostics.
This manual contains the following information for your support:
Measures to ensure the availability of a PCS 7 plant.
Requirements that need to be met for effective diagnostics of your PCS 7 plant.
Understanding the alarm concept of a PCS 7 plant.
Using the right procedure if a problem occurs, and providing detailed information about the
state of the PCS 7 plant for service experts.
Selecting the correct diagnostic tool to enable you to perform diagnostics on your PCS 7
plant with the specified aids.

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13.5

Archiving/Versioning and Documenting

13.5.1

Introduction to Archiving/Versioning and Documenting

Introduction
SIMATIC PCS 7 provides archiving, versioning, and documentation functions.

Archiving
PCS 7 provides various archiving functions:
Archiving of process values (e.g. measured values, messages)
The Operator Station stores measured values and messages in archives for long-term
availability of the data.
For more information, refer to:
The Configuration manual Process Control System PCS 7, Operator Station
The documentation for SIMATIC Process Historian
Section "How Can Project and Process Data Be Archived? (Page 37)".
Archiving BATCH data
SIMATIC BATCH data can be archived using SIMATIC Process Historian.
For more information, refer to:
Section "How Can Project and Process Data Be Archived? (Page 37)".
The documentation for SIMATIC Process Historian
Archiving projects
Archives the multiproject, including all projects and the master data library.
You can find information about this in the following sections:
How to Archive a Multiproject and the Project Master Data (Page 615)
How to Retrieve a Multiproject and the Project Master Data (Page 616) .
Note
Create backup copies of your project as often as possible.
You should keep at least five older versions of the data. If there is a network failure,
network or hard disk crash or network disruption, you can revert to a backup of your
project at any time.

Versioning
In PCS 7, versioning represents documented backup of data for a PCS 7 plant in version
archives.
Version Trail (add-on package) is used for versioning in PCS 7. In a version archive, you can
manage multiple backups (versions) of an object (for example, a project or a library). The
archived data can not be changed after this.

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Version Trail takes over the complete management of the version history. The system
automatically sets the versioning based on specifically configured guidelines. You can
increment the version numbers in whole number steps, for example. Version Trail ensures that
there is only one valid version of a project with the same designation in the version history.
You use Version Trail, for example, to pass a project version of a plant to others (transfer
version) and if you wish to determine the changes in a current project version.
Version Trail offers you the following options:
You can archive objects (such as libraries, multiprojects and single projects) at a time of
your choice. The saved object is assigned versioning when it is entered into the version
archive. The versioning is the unique ID for this object.
Retrieve and re-use versioned project data.
Automatic archiving
Automatic readback
Comparison of an archived version with an existing project or with a second archived
version. You start the Version Cross Manager (VXM) to perform the comparison.
Additional information on this topic is available in section "How to Save Versions of the Project
Data (Page 618)".

Document
Documenting involves the creation of the plant documentation. The DOCPRO add-on package
for PCS 7 is used for this purpose.
Creating and managing plant documentation
Centralized control of printing (project segments or entire project)
Custom layout (e.g. DIN 6771)
Please consult section "Creating the Project Documentation (Page 621)" for additional
information.

13.5.2

Archiving/Retrieving multiprojects and project master data

13.5.2.1

How to Archive a Multiproject and the Project Master Data

Introduction
You can save a multiproject in compressed form in an archive file just like projects or libraries.
The compressed files are saved to a hard disk or transportable data media.
If parts of the multiproject are stored on network drives, you can use the following file
compression tool to create an archive for multiproject data:

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PKZIP for Windows (available on the Process Control System; SIMATIC PCS 7 DVD;
installed at the same time as PCS 7)

Requirements for the Archiving Procedure

No single process can access one of the projects in the multiproject (since archiving is a
cross-project function).
A UNC path can be entered in the project management: there must also be a drive
assignment for the path \\Computer\Share\.. to the projects or libraries.
When SIMATIC PDM is used:
SIMATIC PDM Asset Service is stopped.

Procedure
1. Select the multiproject in the SIMATIC Manager.
2. Select the menu command File > Archive...
.The "Archive" dialog box opens.
3. Select the required multiproject and click "OK".
The "Archive - Select Archive" dialog box opens.
4. Select the name and path of the archive, as well as the archiving program (PKZip)
5. Click the "Save" button.

Additional information
Online help for the SIMATIC Manager
Manual Process Control System PCS 7; Service Support and Diagnostics

13.5.2.2

How to Retrieve a Multiproject and the Project Master Data

Procedure
1. In the SIMATIC Manager, select the menu command File > Retrieve....
The "Retrieve - Select Archive" dialog box opens.
2. Select the archive you want to retrieve.
3. Click on the "Open" button.

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4. In the "Select destination directory" dialog box that appears, select the target directory for
unpacking the archive files.
5. Click "OK".
Note
The multiproject is retrieved in the target directory, with an additional sub-directory. The
system bases the name of this sub-directory on the name of the multiproject (in order to
prevent any multiprojects with the same name from being overwritten).
Following retrieval, you must generate the server data, assign this to the OS clients, and
download it to all OS PLCs.

Result
A new directory is created in the selected directory and the complete project directory structure
of the unpacked multiproject now appears on the same level below this directory.

Additional information
Online help for the SIMATIC Manager
Manual Process Control System PCS 7; Service Support and Diagnostics

13.5.2.3

Data Security and Backup

Recommendation
Save various project states.
Create a backup in the following situations:
After configuration changes
Before and after system component upgrades
Before and after the software update of the configuration software

Additional information
You will find a step-by-step description of saving and backing up ES and OS project data in
the manual Process Control System PCS 7; Service Support and Diagnostics.

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13.5.3

Versioning

13.5.3.1

How to Save Versions of the Project Data

Introduction
You can save versioned PCS 7 project data with Version Trail. Data archived in this way can
no longer be changed. You can retrieve stored versioned project data and use it again or
compare it with other versions or with the current project.
You use Version Trail, for example, to transfer a project version of a plant (transfer version)
and later compare it to the current plant project version (using VXM).
Note
You can assign access permissions for archived objects using SIMATIC Logon.

Requirements
Ensure the following to work with Version Trail:
A user must be logged on and all relevant actions must be logged under this user's name.
Version Trail is not open.
The object to be versioned (multiproject, project, library) is not open.

Procedure
The procedure described here assumes that you have not yet created an archive in the
versioned project.
To save a versioned multiproject, single project or a library, proceed as follows:
1. Select the menu command File > Versioned Project > Archive....
The "Open Project" dialog box opens.
2. You can specify the object (multiproject, project, library) for which you want to create a
versioned backup as follows:
Select the object.
Search for the object using the "Browse" button.
3. Click "OK".
The "Save SIMATIC Project <path> in Versioned Project" dialog box opens.
4. Click "Open".
The "Open Versioned Project" dialog box opens.
5. Select the required versioned project from the list and click "OK".
The "Save SIMATIC Project <path> in Versioned Project" dialog box opens.

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6. Select the versioned project in the tree view and select the context menu command Insert
New Object > Archive....
The "Open Project" dialog box opens.
7. Select the required object as described in step 3.
The "Properties" dialog box opens.
8. Enter the name and any comment and click "OK".
The "Properties" dialog box closes.
9. In the "Version designation" group, select the appropriate checkbox to indicate whether to
increment the main or secondary version.
N.B. Only "Increment main version" is possible during the first archiving.
The "Save SIMATIC Project <path> in Versioned Project" dialog box opens.
10.Enter the name of the version and click "Archive...".
Compression is started and the name of the versioned object ultimately appears in the
detail window.

Result
The object has been assigned a version and saved in compressed form.
If you wish to create a new version of the same project in the same versioned project, some
intermediate steps may be skipped.

Security
Version Trail is protected by the SIMATIC Logon Service. SIMATIC Logon Service check if a
user is logged on in SIMATIC Manager.
To log on a user, select the menu command Options > SIMATIC Logon Service... in the
SIMATIC Manager.
If no user is logged on, the "SIMATIC Logon Service" dialog box appears in Version Trail before
every protected action.
This also applies to creating a new versioned project.

Additional information
Online help for the SIMATIC Manager
Online help for Version Trail

13.5.3.2

How to Retrieve a Project with Version ID

Procedure
To retrieve a versioned multiproject, single project or a library, proceed as follows:
1. Select the menu command File > Versioned Project > Retrieve....
The "Open Versioned Project" dialog box opens.
2. Select the required versioned project from the list and click "OK".
The "Retrieve SIMATIC Project from Versioned Project" dialog box opens.
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3. Select the project in the tree view and the version that you want to retrieve in the detailed
view.
4. Click "Retrieve".
The "Select Director" dialog box opens.
5. Select the target directory and click "OK".
Decompression is started.
If there is already a folder with the same name at the storage location, a dialog box opens
informing you of this.
You can abort the retrieval by clicking "Cancel" or store the retrieved data under a new
name by clicking "Rename".
You get a message informing you of the name of the project and path where it has been
saved.

Result
You have now decompressed and restored the desired version of your project.

Additional information
Online help for Version Trail

13.5.3.3

Versioning CFC and SFC Charts

Overview
You can assign a version number in the object properties for each CFC/SFC chart. The version
number is automatically set to "0.0001" when you create CFC/SFC charts and is then managed
by the user.
When a CFC/SFC chart is closed, the "Version" tab of the "Properties" dialog box opens, and
you are given the option of assigning a version number (ranging between 0.0001 and
255.4095).
Note
If the dialog box with the "Version" tab appears automatically, this means that versioning is
active in the project properties and a change has been made in the chart. In this case, it is
expected that the version level will be increased.
You cannot set a version number that is smaller than that previously saved.
The object properties of a CFC/SFC chart also include information on the software version last
used to edit the charts (PCS 7 Vx.y).

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13.5.4

Document

13.5.4.1

Creating the Project Documentation

Overview
After creating the process cell, it is necessary to structure the project data in a clear manner.
Clearly structured documentation makes both future development of the project and service
and maintenance much easier.
DOCPRO is an application that can be used for effective creation and management of plant
documentation. It gives you the following options:
To structure the project data in any way
To prepare the project data in the form of standardized technical documentation
To print out the project data in a unified format

Additional information
Online help for DOCPRO
Manual DOCPRO; Creating Documentation

13.5.4.2

How to Convert Documentation to a PDF File

Introduction
DOCPRO can generate documentation to an electronic manual (PDF format). There is no
automatic conversion function in PCS 7!

Requirement
You have a full license agreement for the program Adobe Acrobat from Adobe Systems
Incorporated.

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Basic Procedure
1. Create the documentation for a project in DOCPRO, for example, with the aid of the
DOCPRO wizard.
2. Print the documentation from DOCPRO to a file. Check the "Print to file" check box inside
the Windows Print dialog box.
3. Open the Acrobat Distiller and drag all the files created by DOCPRO from the Explorer to
the Distiller.
The Distiller creates the corresponding PDF file from every single file.
Note
Siemens accepts no liability for the programs offered by Adobe Systems Incorporated.
For detailed information on using the Acrobat Reader, refer to the Acrobat Online manual
that can be started with the menu command Help.

Additional information
Online help for DOCPRO
Manual DOCPRO; Creating Documentation

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14

Installation Guidelines for PCS 7

Introduction
The installation guidelines must be observed to ensure correct operation of a PCS 7 control
system. This appendix contains additional information about lightning protection, grounding
and EMC-compliant installation. The basic installation guidelines can be found in the
installation manuals of the components (for example. Installation Manual Programmable
Controllers S7-400, Hardware and Installation).

Components
The configuration method is largely determined by the components used in PCS 7:
SIMATIC PC stations
SIMATIC NET (Industrial Ethernet and PROFIBUS)
S7-400/S7-400H/FH
Distributed I/O (ET 200M, ET 200S, ET 200iSP, and field devices)
Each component has numerous configuration variations that can be adapted to meet the
requirements of a particular application.
There is also the option of installing programmable controllers and the distributed I/O systems
in cabinets.
For more detailed information about the installation of an entire plant (lightning protection,
grounding, etc.) refer to the relevant sections below. The options available for connecting
process signals to the CPUs are described in detail in the section Installation of the.
Note
ET 200M is used as an example of distributed I/Os in the following document. Refer to the
relevant product manuals for more information about installing other ET models.

Rack or Wall Mounting

The PCS 7 control system can be mounted in racks or on a wall if the system is being operated
in an environment with low noise levels in which the permitted environmental conditions can
be maintained. To discharge voltages coupled in on large metal surfaces, you should install
rails, shields and the lightning conductive bar on reference potential surfaces made of sheet
steel.

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Cabinet Installation
S7-400 programmable controllers and ET 200M modules can be installed in cabinets for the
PCS 7 control system. The following illustration shows the S7-400 programmable controller
and distributed I/O system ET 200 M installed in a cabinet. The different racks can be combined
as necessary to allow you, for example, to install the distributed I/Os in separate closets
(electronics closets, wiring closets).

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The cabinets consisting of system-specific (system and I/O units) and system-neutral modules
(basic cabinets, power supply units and add-on packages) offer adequate protection against
the following factors:
Unauthorized access
Mechanical influences
Contamination and corrosion
Due to the modularity and associated variability, the cabinets can be adapted to different types
of system and different sizes of system.

EMC Compliance
The PCS 7 control system and its components comply with the EMC requirements of European
standards. These standards require that EMC-compliant devices have sufficient immunity to
noise during operation when correctly installed, suitably maintained, and be used for correct
purposes in a normal EMC environment. The emission of noise is limited to guarantee normal
operation of radio and telecommunication devices.
The cabinets of the PCS 7 control system consisting of the system units, I/O units, basic
cabinets, power supply units and add-on packages are CE compliant. This means that the
cabinets and the PCS 7 control system comply with the EMC regulations such as:

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Electromagnetic compatibility (89/336/EEC; 92/31/EEC)
Low voltage directive (73/23/EEC; 93/68/EEC)
Hazardous areas directive (94/9/EEC)

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14.2

Lightning Protection

Introduction
Industrial plants and power stations must be equipped with lightning protection to protect
people, buildings and equipment from damage resulting from lightning strikes. Process control
systems with extensive cabling networks are often at risk since high voltages can occur
between points at great distances from each other. The destruction of electronic components
due to lightning can lead to plant failure with extremely expensive consequences.
The risk of damage by lightning can result from
A building being struck directly
A lightning strike in the immediate vicinity of the system
A remote strike (for example, in a free line)
Cloud-to-cloud-discharge
Originating in the lightning channel, the lightning creates a cylinder-shaped electromagnetic
wave that penetrates into the building and induces voltages in cable loops. The closer the
lightning strike, the more powerful the fields created.
Both with lightning from cloud to cloud or from cloud to earth, the charges induced in free lines
(high and low power and telecommunication lines) change. These changed charges then flow
as traveling waves along the cable. If these traveling waves reach equipment at the end of the
cable they can also enter the plant or system that you want to protect. Generally, only signal
and bus cables in the vicinity of transformers and signal and telecommunication lines are
actually at risk.
The lightning protection for a process control system can be roughly divided into exterior and
interior lightning protection.

Exterior Lightning Protection

Exterior lightning protection includes all the equipment used outside a building for discharging
lightning to earth.

Interior Lightning Protection

Interior lightning protection includes the measures taken to counteract lightning and the effects
of its electrical and electromagnetic fields on metallic installations and electrical systems within
the building.

Lightning Protection Zone Concept

The principle of a lightning protection zone requires that facilities to be protected from
overvoltages, such as a section of a factory, should be divided into lightning protection zones
based on EMC considerations.
The division of the lightning protection zones is made according to the distance from a point
liable to lightning strikes and the resulting high-energy electromagnetic fields. Lightning
protection zones are as follows:

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Exterior lightning protection of the building (field
side)

Lightning protection zone 0

The shielding of
- Buildings

Lightning protection zone 1

- Rooms and/or

Lightning protection zone 2

- Devices

Lightning protection zone 3

Additional information
The rules for bridging the interfaces between the lightning protection zones and an example
circuit for networked SIMATIC 400 stations are explained in the installation manual "S7-400
Programmable Controllers, Hardware and Installation".

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14.3

Electrical Installation

Introduction
The correct operation of PCS 7 components depends to a large extent on adherence to certain
rules of electrical installation. This involves the following aspects:
Equipotential bonding (VDE 0100)
Grounding
Overvoltage Protection
Shielding
Cabling

Equipotential Bonding
In accordance with VDE 0100, all electrically conductive metal parts of a system (cabinet
panels, racks etc.) must be interconnected. This ensures that any potential differences are
reduced to such an extent that there is no danger for either human beings or equipment.

Grounding
Low-resistance ground connections reduce the risk of electrical interference in case of short
circuits or faults in the system. By using low-impedance connections for grounding and
shielding cables and devices, the effects of noise on the system and the emission of noise
from the system can be reduced.
The SIMATIC S7-400 programmable controller and the distributed I/O system ET 200M allow
both grounded and ungrounded operation.

Grounded Reference Potential or Ungrounded Installation

The modules used in the S7-400 are always grounded via the backplane bus of the rack. This
strategy is usually used in machines or in industrial plants and interference currents are
discharged to local earth.
In the chemical industry or in power stations, it may be necessary to operate systems with an
ungrounded reference potential due to the ground-fault detectors. In this case, a jumper on
the rack can be removed so that the reference potential is connected to local earth via an
integrated RC network.

Overvoltage Protection
Overvoltages can occur at module outputs when inductors are turned off (at relays, for
example). The digital modules of the SIMATIC S7 400 have integrated overvoltage protection.
In certain situations (for example, when there is an additional contact between the module
output and inductor), an external overvoltage suppressor (for example, an arc-suppression
diode) must be installed directly on the inductor.

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Symmetrical Signal Circuits

In balanced signal circuits, all the signal routes have the same impedance. This means that if
there is interference, the induced longitudinal voltages in the signal cables are of the same
magnitude and no interference current can flow. A balanced signal circuit is typically used for
highly sensitive measurement circuits and for systems operating at high frequencies. Balanced
measuring circuits have a high degree of immunity to noise but are extremely complicated and
hardly found in process control systems. In process control systems, shielding of cables is
preferred.

Shielding of electrical cables

Electrical cables are shielded to reduce the effects of magnetic, electrical, and electromagnetic
disturbances on the cables. The interference currents induced in the shields are discharged
direct to ground via low-impedance connections.
Braided shields are preferred to foil shields since foil shields can be damaged easily, reducing
the efficiency of the shield. Grounding shields via long, thin wires also makes the shield
ineffective. Due to the high inductance, interference currents can not flow to ground.
If the shielding effect of the cable shield is inadequate, the cables should be pulled into metallic
conduits that are grounded at both ends.
With high-frequency disturbances, it is advisable to contact the shield at the both ends of the
cable (at the start and at the end of the cable), whereas for low-frequency interference, the
shield should be contacted at the start or end of the cable. The effectiveness of the shield with
low-frequencies is determined by the ohmic resistance (shield cross section), while with high
frequencies the inductance and therefore the structure of the sheath (closed conduit better
than braid etc.) decides the effectiveness.
To prevent coupling in magnetic fields, shields should, whenever possible, be connected to
an equipotential bonding system at both ends. Indoors, this is often not done due to fears of
violating specifications for the current load on the foil shields that can be caused by powerfrequency interference currents.
Grounding both ends of a shield is not permitted when strong magnetic inference fields are
present (generators, conductor bars). Connecting the shields at both ends would form a loop
into which power-frequency interference voltages could be coupled.
To avoid the effects of induced voltages resulting from magnetic fields, signal cables are
twisted. The twisting results in a positive induced voltage in one half of the twist and a negative
voltage in the other. These voltages cancel each other out over the length of the full twist.
The following schematics illustrate possible shielding configurations.

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Care must be taken that interference running along the cable shield is not allowed to enter
electronics cabinets.

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If the cable shields are grounded inside the cabinet or casing, the field generated in the shield
grounding cables by the shield current is coupled not only into the unshielded signal cables
but also into the loops on the modules behind the inlet protection circuits and generates
interference voltages. For this reason, when grounding both ends of a shield, the grounding
should take place directly at the housing opening.
Also ensure that the shields contact the grounding rail over a sufficiently large area. Long thin
wires between the shield and ground bar have high inductance and are therefore unsuitable
for discharging interference currents with high frequencies.
Note the following points:
Use short wire lengths (if possible do not use wires at all but make direct large-area contact)
Choose a suitable route for the shield grounding wires (do not lead them close to sensitive
electronics)
Use a short, thick cable from the shield bar to the equipotential bonding system
If cabinets or casings are included to shield the control system, remember the following points:
Cabinet panels such as side panels, back panels, ceilings and floors should be contacted
at adequate intervals when cascaded.
Doors should have extra contacts to the cabinet chassis.
Cables leaving the shielding cabinet should either be shielded or fed via filters specified for
PCS 7.
If there are sources of strong interference in the cabinet (transformers, cables to motors,
etc.), they must be separated from sensitive electronics by partitions. The partitions should
be connected with low impedance to the equipotential bonding system via the cabinet.
All housings, cabinets, etc.should be connected to the equipotential bonding system over the
shortest route possible. Often, an independent equipotential bonding system is created. This
is connected to the equipotential bonding system of the remaining plant by a single cable.
It is a mistake to connect the PCS 7 process control system to a ground point outside the plant.
The magnetic fields generated by the interference currents flowing in the equipotential bonding
system induce voltages in the additional surface between the equipotential bonding conductors
and the connection to ground.

Laying electrical cables

The aim of cabling is to reduce the field of interference current between the source and the
signal cable to a minimum, by laying the cable directly on the conductor carrying the
interference current.
Signal and bus cables should be laid next to cables with a large diameter since the field strength
is lower here than with cables with a smaller diameter.
If the conductor carrying the interference current is a plate (for example, belonging to the
building structure) lay the signal cable in the middle of the plate where the field strength is at
its lowest. The cable should be fixed to the side of the plate with the least noise. This also
applies to brackets and girders.

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The lines of a signal or bus connection should be in one cable and be surrounded by a common
shield. The cable should be laid as close as possible to the exciting cable to keep the insulation
stress to a minimum.
The cable carriers (for example, cable racks) should be connected to the equipotential bonding
system if there is no interference-carrying part of the equipotential bonding system within close
proximity. The cable shield can then be contacted at both ends with the casings of the electronic
equipment and in turn connected to the equipotential bonding system.

Additional information
For more detailed information about the electrical installation, refer to the installation manual
S7-400 Programmable Controllers; Installation and Hardware.

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14.4

Basics of EMC-Compliant Installation of PCS 7

Introduction
Although the SIMATIC PCS 7 system and its components were designed for use in an industrial
environment and meet strict EMC requirements, an EMC assessment should be performed
prior to installing the control system and possible sources of noise identified.

Possible Sources of Noise

An automation system can be affected by different sources of electromagnetic
interference in different ways:
Electromagnetic fields can affect the system directly.
Interference can be transported by bus cables.
Interference can be transferred via the signal wiring.
Interference can reach the system via the power supply or the protective earth.

Mechanisms
Interference arising from various coupling mechanisms can affect the PCS 7 control system.
The type of coupling mechanism depends on the distance between the source of the
interference and the PCS 7 control system and the transmission medium.
Coupling
mechanisms

Cause

Sources of interference

Conductive
coupling

Occurs if two circuits

share a cable

Clocked devices; starting

motors; static discharge

Capacitive
coupling

Occurs between two cables at

different potential

Interference from parallel

electrical signal cables; contactors; static
discharge from operator

Inductive
coupling

Occurs between two cables carrying Transformers; motors;

current. The magnetic fields of the
parallel power cables; cables with
current induce interference voltages. switched currents; high-frequency
electrical signal cables

Radiation
coupling

Occurs when an electromagnetic

wave meets an electric cable.
Voltages and currents are induced.

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Rules for Assuring Electromagnetic Compatibility

Adherence to the following rules is normally adequate to guarantee electromagnetic
compatibility:
Protect the programmable controller from external noise by installing it in a metal cabinet
or enclosure. Include the cabinet or casing in the chassis connections.
Shield against the magnetic fields generated by inductors (transformers, motors, contactor
coils) using separating plates (steel, highly permeable material) from the programmable
controller.
With shielded signal and bus cables use metallic connector casings (not metalized plastics).
Connect all inactive metal parts together using low impedance and making large-area
contact and also to local ground.
Create a central connection between the inactive metal parts and ground point.
The shield bar should be connected to chassis with low impedance and making large-area
contact.
Divide cables into cable groups and lay them separately.
Always lay power cables, electrical signal cables and bus cables in separate channels or
bundles.
Lay Ex (hazardous area) and normal signal cables in separate channels.
Only feed cables into a cabinet from one side.
Lay electrical signal cables and bus cables as close as possible to chassis surfaces
(e.g., supporting bars).
Use twisted cables.
Contact the shields of electrical signal cables at both ends.
Lay analog cable with double shields. The inner shield must be contacted at one end and
the outer shield at both ends.
Contact cable shields with the shield bar over a large area immediately where they enter
a cabinet and secure with clamps.
Continue the contacted shield to the module without interrupting it.
The cable shield must not be interrupted between the function units and must be contacted
at both ends.
Do not interconnect cable shields.
Only use mains filters with metal enclosures specified for PCS 7.
Connect the filter casing over a large area; in other words with low impedance to cabinet
chassis.
Never secure filter casings to painted surfaces
(this will scratch the paint!).
Install filters at the point where the electrical cable enters the cabinet.
Do not lay unfiltered electrical cables in the cabinet.

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Additional information
For additional information about plant installation, refer to the manual S7-400 Programmable
Controllers; Installation and Hardware.

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14.5

Degrees of Protection (Housing Protection)

IP standard
Housing protection is stipulated in standard EN 60529 in Europe by the IP codes IPxx with 2
numbers.
The following table explains the IP norms conforming to EN 60529/IEC529:
First number

Contact and solid body protection

No protection

Remarks

Protection against solid objects up to 50 mm

E.g. inadvertent hand contact

Protection against solid objects up to 12,5 mm

E.g. fingers

Protection against solid objects beyond 2.5 mm

E.g. tools and small wires

Protection against solid objects beyond 1 mm

E.g. tools and small wires

Protection against dust, limited penetration

allowed

No damaging deposits

Completely dust proof

Second number Degree of protection against water

Remarks

No protection

Protection against dripping water

Vertically falling drops of water

Protection against dripping water

Direct dripping inclined at 15

vertical angle

Protection against spraying water

Protection against spraying water

Water spray from any direction

should not result in damage

Protection against water jets

Low pressure water jets from

any direction should not result in
damage

Protection against high pressure water jets

Water jets from any direction

should not result in damage

Intermittent immersion at specified pressure for

specified time should not result in damage

Protection against extended submersion under

pressure

Agreed upon definition between

the manufacturer and the user;
however, the conditions must be
severer than under Number 7

Protection level
The casings of most SIMATIC components have ventilation openings. To allow more effective
cooling of the electronics components, ambient air can flow through the casing. The maximum
operating temperatures quoted in the technical specifications apply only when there is
unrestricted flow of air through the ventilation openings.

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Depending on the size of the ventilation openings, such modules comply with the degrees of
protection IP 20, IP 30 to IP 40. You will find the actual degree of protection of a SIMATIC
component in its documentation.
Components with the degrees of protection mentioned above do not provide protection against
dust and water! If the installation site requires protection of this kind, the components must be
installed in an additional enclosure (such as a switching enclosure) that provides a higher
degree of protection (for example, IP 65/IP 67).

Installation in Additional Enclosures

If you install these components in an additional enclosure, make sure that the conditions
required for operation are maintained!
Note
Make sure that the temperature inside the additional enclosure does not exceed the permitted
ambient temperature for the installed components. Select an enclosure with adequate
dimensions or use heat exchangers.

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- setting up
Projects with the PCS 7 Wizard, 150

Automation system
Failsafe, 99
CFC chart
Overview of configuration, 401
Message classes
User-configured, 184
XE \* MERGEFORMAT , 55

A
Access protection, 32, 152, 227, 229
Open a project/library, 229
Access to PCS 7 OS
Via PCS 7 Web client, 92
Acknowledgement concept, 186, 193
Acknowledgment-triggered reporting - QTM, 193,
362
Acoustic signaling, 195
Activate, 362
Acknowledgment-triggered reporting, 362
ES Log, 584
Actuators
Integrate, 44
Adapt, 413, 467
Operating parameters, 467
Project-specific blocks, 279
Run sequence, 413
Runtime properties, 467
Additional components
Signal module, 95
Sound card, 95
Additional enclosure, 636
Additional functions
of the PH in a multiproject, 264
Adopt
Process tags, 449
Advanced Engineering System, 537

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Additional acoustic components, 95
Additional optical components, 95
Automation system, 96
Centralized I/O, 108
Distributed I/Os, 108
Archive
BATCH, 37
swap out, 37
WinCC, 37
Archive server, (See also external archive server)
Configuring, 245
inserting, 245
Archive servers, 94
Archiving, 614
BATCH data, 37
Components, 37
Functions, 37
Multiproject, 615
Process data, 37
Project master data, 615
Areas of application, 55
Networks, 55
AS, 97, 112, 326
Components, 97
Configuration, 140
Configuration of fault-tolerant systems, 326
configure runtime measurement , 427
configure SIMATIC stations, 234
Fail-safe components, 105
Fault-tolerant components, 103
Possible uses in H systems and F systems, 112
AS functions
Configure cross-project connection, 392
Configuring, 396
Configuring an AS-wide interconnection, 410
AS/OS assignment, 259
specify, 259
ASI BUS, 86
Connecting to PROFIBUS DP, 86
Assign, 260, 317
Objects in the PH, 260
replicas to a model later on, 494
symbols for input and output addresses, 317
Assigning, 494
Symbolic Names, 330
Assignment, 256
for repairing process tags, 453

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AS-wide interconnection
Configuring, 410
Attribute: signal configuration of modules
Changing, 570
Attribute: Signal configuration of modules, 570
Automation system, 97
Components, 97
Fault-tolerant, 98
Fault-tolerant components, 103
Standard, 97
Avoid loss of production, 47

B
Backup, 617
Basic configuration, 235
configure hardware, 235
in PCS 7 plants, 125
Basic Elements
for Reuse, 167
BATCH
AS-based operation, 131
Configuration of a station, 131
Configuring functions, 525
PC components, 94
PC-based operation, 131
BATCH archive, 37
BATCH stations
Configure, 241
Inserting, 241
Block, 283, 404, 405, 408
configure, 405
inserting into a CFC chart, 404
interconnect, 405
project-specific adaptation, 279
Runtime properties, 408
Set language, 283
Block drivers, 434
Generating, 437
Block I/O attributes, 279
modify, 279
Block icon
creating/updating OS pictures automatically, 284
Generate, 182
use, 168
Block type
update, 278
use, 168
Blocks
edit, 500
Braided shields, 628

640

Bring into contact, 628

Cable shield, 628
Bus systems, 55
Area of application, 46, 55
For communication, 54
Maximum expansion, 46
maximum transmission rate, 56
Parameter, 55

C
Cabinet construction, 623
Cable shield, 628
bring into contact, 628
Cabling, 628
Cancel, 260
Assignment of object - PH, 260
catalog profile
project-specific for a hardware configuration, 176,
305
Central I/O, 108
Central, plant-wide engineering, 148
Centralized modification, 171
CFC chart, 403, 420, 422
Comparing before downloading, 420
Compile, 418
create, 400
creating, 403
Download to the CPU, 420
test, 422
Versioning, 620
CFC chart I/Os, 415
define, 415
Change, 478
Change log, 587
Change Module during Operation, 330
Change parameter settings, 357
Changes, 145, 365
compared to the previous version, 13
Configuration in RUN, 365
Configuration rules for CiR, 145
Documentation in the change log, 587
ES Log, 584
in runtime CiR, 145

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Changing, 279, 360, 374, 379, 570

Attribute: Signal configuration of modules, 570
central, 167
Configuration to distributed I/O, 116
Network configuration, 379
Node address, 374
Parameter assignment of a channel, 360
Process tag type, 444
SFC type centrally, 478
Changing parameter settings
of existing modules in ET 200M stations, 357
Check
consistency of the PH, 262
Checking, 262, 377
consistency of the network, 377
CiR, 145, 343, 346, 347
CiR elements, 343
CiR objects, 343
Configuration rules, 145
Introduction, 346
Modules, 343
Principles, 343
Recommendations, 347
CiR element, 348, 352, 353
Define, 348
Delete, 352
Use in RUN, 353
Column colors
Message colors, 191
Columns, 496
Defining, 496
Displaying/Hiding, 496
Setting, 496
Sorting, 496
Communication, 137, 382
Bus systems, 54
Communication partners, 381
configuring communication between SIMATIC
stations, 382
Networks, 54
to third-party systems, 31
via terminal bus and plant bus, 136
with the terminal bus and plant bus, 137
Communication connection, 53
Connection Types and Connection Partners, 381
with SIMATIC NET, 53
Communications processor, 236, 315
insert, 315
Insert, 236
COMOS, 537
Compare
Project versions, 599

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Compare before downloading, 420

SFC chart, 481
Comparing before downloading
CFC chart, 420
Comparing project versions
Version Cross Manager, 595
Compile, 282
CFC chart, 418
Message texts, 282
SFC chart, 479
SFC type, 479
Texts which are of relevance to the operator, 285
Compiling and downloading, 575, 581
AS data, 573
Options, 581
OS server data, 573
Requirements for OS, 575
Complete download
AS after changes, 216
OS after changes, 216
Component view
AS configuration, 199
Functions, 199
Hardware configuration, 199
multiproject engineering, 199
OS configuration, 199
Route Control configuration, 199
Components, 35, 97
Fail-safe, 49
Fail-safe automation Systems, 105
Fault-tolerant, 47
Fault-tolerant automation systems, 103
for access protection, 32
for data links to third-party systems, 31
for validation, 35
of an automation system, 97
Selection, 30
to archive the process data, 37
which avoid production loss, 47
Concept, 307
Address assignment, 307

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Configuration, 186, 235, 307, 310, 326, 346, 363,

365, 520
Automation system, 140
Basic configuration in PCS 7, 125
change to distributed I/O, 116
Concept for the address assignment, 307
Configure hardware, 235
Connections, 381
Create a SIMATIC station, 310
Download to the CPU, 363
Downloading changes in RUN, 365
Expanding CFG Files, 565
Fail-safe systems, 326
Fault-tolerant systems, 326
Hardware, 304
in RUN - CiR, 346
In the Network, 164
Messages, 186
of a SIMATIC station, 307
of the AS and PC stations, 234
Overview, 308
Sequential control systems, 457
Structure and Content of the CFG File, 563
Configuration manual
Structure, 17
Configuration modifications, 347
Permissible, 347
Configuration rules, 145
Plant change in runtime CiR, 145
Configuration steps
Creating SFC charts, 457
for creating CFC charts, 401
Configuration tasks, 219
create a PCS 7 project, 219
for working with the I/E Assistant, 541
PCS 7, 213
set up a PCS 7 project, 219

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Configure, 237, 330, 379, 382, 386, 394, 396, 405,

459, 465, 527, 536, 633
AS runtime measurement, 427
AS-wide interconnection, 410
BATCH stations, 241
Blocks, 405
CFC chart, 401
Communication between two SIMATIC stations,
382
Connecting to the works management level via
OpenPCS 7, 529
Connection between a PC and a SIMATIC 400
station, 386
Connection to the works management level, 530
Cross-project connection, 392
cross-project connections between AS and OS,
536
Diagnostic repeaters, 336
Distributed I/O, 330
EMC-compliant, 633
Engineering station, 237
Messages in the SFC, 473
OpenPCS 7 station, 244
Operator Station, 238
PA devices, 335
PC stations, 247
Plant hierarchy, 251
redundant networks, 379
Route Control functions, 527
Route Control stations, 243
Sequencer properties, 459
SIMATIC BATCH functions, 525
Steps - SFC, 457, 463
textual interconnections by several users, 396
Transitions - SFC, 465
Y coupler, 342
Y link, 342
Configuring, 247, 335, 336, 342, 372, 373, 463
AS functions, 396
External archive server, 245
Hardware for the high-precision time stamp, 361
HART devices with SIMATIC PDM, 340
Network connections, 373
new subnet, 372
OS functions, 520
redundant connections, 394

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Connect, 74, 77, 86, 88, 90, 114

Connecting the ASI bus to PROFIBUS DP, 86
Ethernet, 65
HART devices to distributed I/O, 114
HMI systems via OPC, 90
I/O device, 108
I/Os with driver blocks, 434
MODBUS to PROFIBUS DP, 88
Network node, 65
PROFIBUS DP nodes, 74
PROFIBUS PA to PROFIBUS DP, 77
To the IT world via OpenPCS 7, 91
To the IT world with SIMATIC IT, 89
To the works management level, 529
To the works management level via OpenPCS 7,
530
Connecting
to MIS/MES, 88
Connecting PC components, 95
Connection between a PC and a SIMATIC 400
station, 386
Configuring, 386
Connection Configuration, 381
Connection partners, 381
Connection table, 390
Connection types, 381
Connections
Configuring, 381
Consistency, 262, 330, 377, 607
check the PH, 262
checking the network, 377
Errors, 330
Control module
Comparison with process tag, 439
Convert, 621
convert documentation into a PDF file, 621
Copy, 258, 260, 492, 497
Charts, 260
In the PH, 258
Objects to the master data library, 276
SFC chart, 472
Copying
Replicas of the model, 492
Correlations between the views, 207
Coupling, 77, 86, 90, 633
Connecting the ASI bus to PROFIBUS DP, 86
Coupling mechanisms, 633
HMI systems via OPC, 90
MODBUS to PROFIBUS DP, 88
PROFIBUS PA to PROFIBUS DP, 77
CP 443-1, 315
CP 443-5 Extended, 315

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CPU, 43, 326, 573

Limits for PCS 7 projects, 100
Default parameters, 326
Default parameters for PCS 7 projects, 101
Download, 576
requisite number, 43
set properties, 317
Create, 283, 310, 460, 621
CFC chart, 400
Create driver blocks yourself, 439
Documentation, 621
Master data library, 274
Model, 486
own blocks, 283
Plant hierarchy, 252
Sequential control systems, 454
Sequential control systems with SFC, 454
SFC type, 474
SIMATIC station, 310
Topology of the sequential control system, 460
Create automatically
Process tags, 447
Create you own block, 283
create, 283
Creating, 372, 373, 403, 437, 458
a new SFC chart, 458
automatically creating block icons for OS pictures,
284
CFC chart, 403
Multiproject with the PCS 7 wizard, 220
network connections, 371
Network connections, 373
new subnet, 372
Plant hierarchy, 250
Process tags from process tag types, 442
replicas of models, 491
SFC instance, 477
Cross-project connections, 535
merging, 394, 535
Cross-project networks, 534
Cross-project Networks
merging in the network, 534
Cross-project S7 connections, 536
between AS and OS components, 536
Configuring, 536

D
data, 554

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Data, 557
Adopting from the plant engineering, 537
Exchanging with MS Excel/Access, 557
IEA File in the ES, 554
Data backup, 617
Data communication
with MS Excel/Access, 557
Data Communication, 557
Data exchange
PCS 7 and AdvES, 537
PCS 7 COMOS, 537
via terminal bus and plant bus, 136
With plant engineering, 537
Data formats
Importing, 120
Data links
to other systems, 86
Data-handling steps, 299
Multiproject, 299
Deactivate
ES Log, 584
Default parameters, 326
of the CPUs, 326
of the CPUs for PCS 7 projects, 101
Defaults, 219
In the SIMATIC Manager, 219
Storage location for projects/libraries , 219
Define
CiR elements, 348
Defining, 348, 415, 496
a project-specific catalog profile for a hardware
configuration, 305
CFC chart I/Os, 415
Columns, 496
Defining types in hierarchy folders on the basis of
ISA-88, 265
Degree of protection - Housing protection, 636
Delete, 352, 492, 497
Model, 492
SFC charts, 472
Deleting
CiR elements, 352
Derive, 180
OS areas from the PH, 180
Picture hierarchy from the PH, 180
Device
Integrate, 44
Diagnostic clocks, 434
Diagnostic functions, 68
Plan on the Ethernet, 68

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Diagnostic repeaters, 80, 336

Configure, 336
Configuring, 336
Properties, 80
Use on the PROFIBUS, 80
Diagnostics, 68, 80, 145, 336, 343
Configuration, Diagnostic Repeater, 336
for load voltage failure, 145
Plan on the Ethernet, 68
plan on the PROFIBUS, 80
Using SIMATIC PDM, 343
with a maintenance station, 609
Diagnostics on the PROFIBUS , 80
Plan, 80
Display
Networked stations, 371
non-networked stations, 371
Display networked stations, 371
Display non-networked stations, 371
Displaying/Hiding, 496
Columns, 496
Distributed Editing of the Projects, 295
Distributed engineering
Branching and merging, 162
Configuration in the network, 164
Distributed I/O, 330
Changing the Configuration, 116
Components, 109
Configure ET 200M, 330
integrate in hazardous areas, 117
Overview, 109
Distributed I/Os, 108, 114
connect HART devices, 114
Distributing
Charts from a project, 162
Document, 294, 614
Library objects, 294
Documentation, 621
convert project documentation into a PDF file,
621
create project documentation, 621
Purpose, 13
Validity, 13
Download, 247, 363, 365
all PLCs, 576
Configuration changes in CPU RUN, 365
Configuration to the CPU, 363
Download CFC chart to the CPU, 420
PC stations, 247
Downloading, 420, 482
Programs, 482

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Downloading changes, 408, 420, 478, 482, 576

Loss of the capability to download changes, 216
DP slave, 330
Driver blocks, 434
create yourself, 439
List, 435
Purpose, 435
During insert operation
First import of an entire station, 568

E
Edit, 302
Editing, 379, 502, 505, 514, 515, 516
Blocks, 500
Edit projects on distributed stations, 302
Equipment Properties, 515
General data, 498
Hierarchy folder, 514
Measured value archives, 512
Messages, 508
Network configuration, 379
Parameter, 502
Picture objects, 510
Process object, 42
Process tags, 448
Shared declarations, 516
Signals, 505
Effective engineering
Functions, 119
Objects, 119
Effects on the process, 366
Electrical installation, 628
Electrical transmission media, 70
Electrical Transmission Media, 64
Electromagnetic compatibility, 633
ensure, 633
Electronic signature, 32
EMC planning, 633
EMC requirements, 633
EMC-compliant installation of PCS 7, 633
Engineering, 571
central and plant-wide, 148
Synchronization of engineering data, 571
Engineering station, 237
Configure, 237
Inserting, 237
Structure, 127
Engineering system, 127
Ensure, 633
electromagnetic compatibility, 633

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Equipment Properties, 515

edit, 515
Equipotential Bonding, 628
ES
PC components, 94
ES Log
activate, 584
Deactivate, 584
ESM, 63
ET 200iSP, 74, 109, 112, 113
ET 200M, 74, 103, 109, 112, 113, 326, 330
ET 200pro, 74, 109, 112, 113
ET 200S, 74, 109, 112, 113, 326
Ethernet, 58, 65, 67
Configuration of redundant networks, 67
Exchanging, 557
Data with MS Excel/Access, 557
Existing modules, 357
Changing parameter settings, 357
Expand, 222, 226
multiproject by adding projects, 222
project by adding components, 226
Project with the PCS 7 Wizard, 151
Projects with PCS 7 wizard, 225
Expanded Import File, 569
Expansion of the bus systems, 46
Export, 551, 562
Exporting, 306, 571
data from the plant engineering, 537
Hardware configuration, 306
Model, 552
Operator texts, 285
Process tag type, 552
Project data in XML format, 601
Station configuration, 562
Synchronization with plant engineering, 571, 601
Exterior Lightning Protection, 626
External archive server
Central archive server (CAS), 245
Multiproject, 245, 532
Process Historian, 245

F
F systems, 326
Configuration, 326
Faceplate
use, 168
Failsafe automation systems
Types, 99

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Fail-safe automation systems, 326

Operational safety of PCS 7, 49
Possible uses, 112
Recommended uses, 52
Fail-safe automation Systems
Configuration, 326
Fail-safe automation Systems
Application, 105
Fault-tolerant Automation System
Configuration, 326
Fault-tolerant automation systems, 103, 326
Possible uses, 112
Technical specifications, 98
Fault-tolerant bus, 67
Fault-tolerant components, 47
Recommended uses, 52
FDA, 35
Field devices, 594
test, 594
Filtering, 496
Objects displayed, 496
Forcing, 423
Frame-mounting, 623
Function identifier, 547
Function units, 540
Functions, 32, 35
for access protection, 32
for validation, 35
The import/export assistant (IEA), 544
to archive the process data, 37

Hardware / software
assignment, 179
Hardware components, 310
insert, 310
Hardware configuration, 177, 304, 306, 310
Create a SIMATIC station, 310
export/import, 561
exporting/importing, 306
High-precision time stamps, 361
Project-Specific Catalog Profile, 176
HART devices, 114, 338
Configuring with SIMATIC PDM, 340
connect to distributed I/O, 114
Help with the installation of the PCS 7 plant, 141
Hide
Messages, automatic, 192, 267, 429
Hierarchy folder, 256, 257, 258, 260, 514
Copy, 258
Delete, 258
edit, 514
insert objects, 257
Inserting, 256
Move, 258
Historical alarms, 530
horn, 195
HW Config
HW Config including CiR, 304
Import/export, 561

I/O, 108, 434

central, 108
connect, 108
distributed, 108
interface with driver blocks, 434
Overview, distributed and central, 113
Identifying
Repeated functions, 539
IEA, 541
Managing process tags/models, 541
Application, 540
Managing process tags/models, 544
Restrictions, 553
IEA file, 554
Data in the ES, 554
Structure, 558
Working in the editor, 555
Working with the IEA, 540
Import, 547
Model, 549
Plant data, 177

General data
Editing, 498
General information about the Import/Export
Assistant (IEA), 540
Generate
Block icons, 182
Generating
Module drivers, 437
Operator texts, 182
Process tag type from a CFC chart, 443
Glass Fiber Optics, 72
Grounding, 628

H
H systems, 326
Configuration, 326

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Import file, 446

Assign a process tag type, 446
Creating, 446
Import/export
Hardware configuration, 561
Imported station configuration, 570
Updating, 570
Importing, 306
Data formats, 120
data from the plant engineering, 537
Hardware configuration, 306
Operator texts, 285
Process tag type, 549
Input and output addresses, 317
assign symbols, 317
Insert, 234, 236, 237, 310, 315, 330, 404
a SIMATIC station into the projects of the
multiproject, 234
blocks into the CFC chart, 404
Communications processor, 236, 315
Engineering station, 237
External archive server, 245
Hardware components, 310
Insert a project into a multiproject, 223
Insert modules in a SIMATIC station, 311
Inserting process tags into projects, 446
Maintenance Station, 238
Modules, 330
Objects in the hierarchy folder, 257
Operator Station, 238
Route Control stations, 243
Station, 310
Inserting, 257
BATCH stations, 241
OpenPCS 7 station, 244
Install, 636
in an additional enclosure, 636
Installation
ungrounded, 628
Installation guidelines, 623
Cabinet Installation, 623
Components, 623
Frame-mounting, 623
PCS 7, 623
Protection requirements, 623
Wall-mounting, 623
Installation help for PCS 7 plant, 141
Installation Instructions, 145
Special features, deviations, 145

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Integrate
Distributed I/O in hazardous areas, 117
Number of actuators, 44
Number of devices, 44
Number of sensors, 44
Interaction between hardware and software, 179
Interconnect, 405
Blocks, 405
Interface, 434
Interior Lightning Protection, 626
Introduction, 346
CiR, 346
Configuration, 308
Configure in RUN, 346
IP standard, 636
IT
PC components, 94

L
Language, 283
set for blocks, 283
set for display devices, 283
Languages, 285
Library, 269, 275
Storage location, 219
Test objects, 293
using the master data library/libraries, 174
work with, 275
Library objects, 294
document, 294
test, 293
License
Booking back process objects, 433
Counting process objects, 432
License information, 430, 433
Lifebeat, 523
Lifebeat monitoring, 523
monitoring, 523
Lifebeat monitoring, 523
monitoring, 523
Lightning protection, 626
Lightning protection zones, 626
Limits
of the CPUs for PCS 7 projects, 100
Local ID, 386
local PC station
setting up, 218
Local PC station, 218
Local time conversion, 186
Location designation, 547

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Lock
Lock message attributes against changes to block
instances, 281

M
Maintenance station, 129
Diagnostics, 609
Insert, 238
Manage texts
multilingual, 230
Management levels, 58
plan with Ethernet, 58
Mass data
edit in the process object view, 494
Master data library
Blocks, 276
create, 274
Maintenance, 269
Objects, 271
Overview of configuration steps, 269
Master Data Library/Libraries, 174
Measured value archives
edit, 512
Merging, 378, 534, 535
Charts from a project, 162
cross-project connections, 535
Cross-project connections, 394
cross-project networks in the multiproject, 378,
534
projects following distributed editing, 532
Message attributes
Lock changes to the block instance, 281
Message classes, 184, 188
Message colors
Column colors, 191
Message configuration
Important aspects, 186
Message lists, 186
Message system, 188
Basic concept, 184
Configure, 191
Important aspects, 186
Message classes, 184, 188
Message classes, user-configured , 184
Message texts, 282
compile, 282

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Messages, 186, 282

Compile message texts, 282
configure, 186
configure in the SFC, 473
edit, 508
Event buffer, 186
from message-capable blocks in the system
charts, 267
release, 186
Show/hide automatically, 192, 267, 429
MIS/MES connection, 88
Mixed capacity, 44
MODBUS
connect to PROFIBUS DP, 88
Model, 291, 489, 492, 494, 540, 544, 552
Assign replicas later on, 494
copy, 492
Creating, 486
Delete, 492
Exporting, 552
for creating replicas, 494
generate replicas, 491
import, 549
remove, 492
use, 173
work with, 291
Working, 541
working in the SIMATIC Manager, 492
working with the IEA, 541
Modify
Block I/O attributes, 279
Module drivers, 437
Modules
Insert, 330
insert into a SIMATIC station, 311
Monitoring, 523
connected AS and OS, 523
Lifebeat, 523
Move, 258, 301
In the PH, 258
Move projects to distributed engineering stations,
301
projects edited on distributed stations to the
central engineering station, 533
SFC chart, 472
Moving, 497, 533
Multilingual
Manage texts, 230
Multiple station system
Number of operator stations, 45

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Multiproject, 158, 222, 234, 298, 299, 378, 534, 616,

618
additional functions of the PH, 264
Archive, 615
create with the PCS 7 wizard, 220
Distributed editing of projects, 295
expand by adding projects, 222
insert a SIMATIC station, 234
Insert individual project with Archive Server, 224
Insert project, 223
merging cross-project networks, 378, 534
Overview of steps , 299
retrieving, 616
Rules for external archive servers, 160
Rules for SIMATIC BATCH, 160
Rules for working, 298
Saving versioned data, 618
Structure, 159
Multiproject engineering, 155, 295
Multi-user engineering, 156, 164

N
Named connection, 386
Network
Interface AS stations, 65
Interface PC stations, 65
Network configuration, 376, 379
change, 379
save , 376
Network connections
creating, 371
Networks, 55, 373, 378, 379
Area of application, 55
Configuring redundant networks, 379
Creating and configuring a connection, 373
For communication, 54
Maximum transmission rate, 56
merging in the network, 378
Node address, 374
changing, 374

O
Objects, 257
copy objects from the library to the master data
library, 276
insert in hierarchy folder, 257
of the master data library, 271
OMC, 63

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OPC, 90
Connect HMI systems, 90
Opening an access-protected project/library, 229
OpenPCS 7
PC components, 94
OpenPCS 7 station
Configure, 244
Configuring, 529, 530
Inserting, 244
Structure, 133
OpenPCS 7
Connecting to the IT world, 91
Operating mode
changing on the PC network, 375
Operating parameters, 467
adapt, 467
Operating reliability, 49
Operator station
Number for a multiple station system, 45
Setup, 128
Operator Station
Insert, 238
OS stand-alone system, 240
Operator texts
compile and edit texts which are of relevance to
operation, 285
Generate, 182
Optical bus terminal, 72
Optical link module, 72
Optical transmission media, 64, 72
Optimize, 411
Run sequence, 411
Options, 581
Compiling and downloading, 581
OS
PC components, 94
OS areas, 180
derive from the PH, 180
OS functions, 520
Configuring, 520
OS pictures
Create/update block icons, 284
OS server data, 575
one-time update, 575
OS stand-alone system
Reference OS, 240
OSM, 63
Overview, 97
AS components, 97
I/O, distributed and central, 113
PCS 7 configuration steps, 213
Recurring technological functions, 121

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Overvoltage Protection, 628

P
PA devices, 335
Configure, 335
Parameter, 502
edit, 502
Parameter assignment of a channel, 360
changing, 360
Parameters, 55
Bus systems, 55
Networks, 55
PC components
Connecting, 95
for archive servers, 94
for BATCH, 94
for ES, 94
for IT, 94
For OpenPCS 7, 94
for OS, 94
for route control, 94
PC network
changing the mode, 375
changing the transmission rate, 375
PC station, 247
Configure, 234, 247
Connection to Ethernet, 65
download, 247
PCS 7 applications, 209
PCS 7 engineering system
Structure, 127
PCS 7 plant
Installation help, 141
Plant structure, 19
Systems and components, 19
PCS 7 operator station, 128
PCS 7 Web client, 92
PCS 7 Web server, 92
PCS 7 wizard, 225
PCS 7 Wizard, 150, 151
PDF file, 621
create from documentation, 621
PDM, 338

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PH, 180, 256, 258, 260, 262, 265

assign objects, 260
Cancel assignment, 260
check consistency, 262
Configuration steps, 250
configure, 251
create, 252
creating, 250
derive picture hierarchy and OS areas, 180
expand, 256
Naming rules, 256
Notes about copying and moving, 258
set, 254
Picture hierarchy, 180
derive from the PH, 180
Picture object
edit, 510
Plan, 58, 68, 80
Diagnostics on the Ethernet, 68
Diagnostics on the PROFIBUS , 80
Management levels with Ethernet, 58
Plant structure, 39
the field level with PROFIBUS, 69
Planning
Before you begin, 23
Planning the Plant Structure, 39
Source files, 39
Plant bus
Data exchange, 136
Plant data
Import, 177
reuse, 177
Plant hierarchy, 180, 256, 258, 260, 262, 265
assign objects, 260
Cancel assignment, 260
check consistency, 262
Configuration steps, 250
configure, 251
create, 252
creating, 250
derive picture hierarchy and OS areas, 180
Expanding, 256
Naming rules, 256
Notes about copying and moving, 258
set, 254
Plant protection
Components, 32
Functions, 32
Plant structure
PCS 7 plant, 19
plan, 39

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Plant view
Functions, 202
master data library, 202
structure, 202
Plants, 523
Configuration display, 523
Protect against unauthorized access, 32
Plastic Fiber Optics, 72
Preconfigured systems of PCS 7 bundles, 94
Principles of CiR, 343
Process data
archiving, 37
Process image, 321
set, 321
Process management, 35
Verification, 35
Process object
edit, 42
Process object statistics, 433
Process object view, 497
editing mass data, 494
Editing process tags, 448
Finding, 497
Functions, 204
Objects, 204
Replacing, 497
Structure, 204
test, 517
Test mode, 589
Process objects
Booking, 431
Counting, 431
Displaying statistics, 433
Returning licenses, 431
Process tag
Comparison with a control module, 439
Process tag type, 121, 446, 544
Assign an import file, 446
Centralized modification, 171
change, 444
create, 443
Definition, 171
Exporting, 552
import, 549
Migration to the control module type, 439
Repair assignment, 453
use, 171
work with, 289

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Process tags, 449

adopt, 449
create automatically, 447
create from process tag types, 442
edit, 448
insert in project, 446
synchronize, 451
Work, 541
working with the IEA, 541
Process Tags, 330
Process type
Discontinuous, 30
Process Type
Continuous, 30
PROFIBUS, 70, 72, 75, 342
Configuration of redundant networks, 75
connecting non-redundant devices to redundant
systems, 75
electrical transmission media, 70
Non-redundant P. on redundant systems, 342
optical transmission media, 72
plan the field level, 69
PROFIBUS DP, 74, 77, 86, 108, 330
connect from PROFIBUS PA, 77
connect MODBUS, 88
connect nodes, 74
connecting the ASI bus, 86
Device integration overview, 109
DP slave, 330
PROFIBUS DP/PA, 108
PROFIBUS PA, 77
connect to PROFIBUS DP, 77
PROFIBUS PA networks, 79
Redundant, 79
PROFIBUS segment, 70
PROFINET, 108, 109
Distributed field devices, 82
ET200M, 82
Fault-tolerant fieldbus, 84
Fieldbus integration, 82
Minimum requirements, 82
Nonredundant fieldbus, 84
Planning the fieldbus, 82
Redundant fieldbus, 84
Programs, 482
download, 482

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Project, 224, 226, 301, 533

Expanding with the PCS 7 Wizard, 151
expand by adding components, 226
Expanding with the PCS 7 wizard, 225
move projects to distributed engineering stations,
301
move to a central engineering station:, 533
remove from multiproject, 224
Save with reorganization, 607
Storage location and required rights, 219
Project data, 618, 619
Exporting in XML format, 601
retrieving with a version ID, 619
Saving versioned data, 618
project documentation, 621
Create, 621
Project library, 269
Project master data, 616
Archiving, 615
Retrieving, 616
Project versions
compare, 599
Projects, 302
of projects, 302
Projects following distributed editing, 533
External archive server configuration rules, 532
merging, 532
move to a central engineering station:, 533
SIMATIC BATCH configuration rules, 532
Projects in the Multiproject
store, 300
Project-specific
Adapt blocks, 279
define a catalog profile for a hardware
configuration, 176
defining a catalog profile for a hardware
configuration, 305
Properties
ET 200, 113
ET 200iSP, 113
ET 200M, 113
ET 200pro, 113
ET 200S, 113
Protect, 152, 227
Projects/libraries with access protection, 227
Protect against unauthorized access, 32
Plant, 32
Protect projects/libraries, 227
Protecting
Projects/Libraries with Access Protection, 152
Protecting Projects/Libraries, 152

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Protection, 623
against contamination and corrosion, 623
against mechanical influences, 623
against unauthorized access, 623
Protection requirements, 623
Purpose of this documentation, 13

Q
QTM, 193, 362

R
Read back, 579
recommendation for
CiR, 347
Using fail-safe and fault-tolerant components, 52
Recommendation for, 347
Redundancy, 67, 75
Configuration of PROFIBUS networks, 75
connecting non-redundant devices to redundant
systems, 75
Structure of Ethernet networks, 67
Redundancy concept, 47
Redundant bus, 67
Redundant connections, 394
Configuring, 394
Redundant PROFIBUS DP, 75
connecting non-redundant devices, 75
Reference OS
Swap file scope, 240
Reference potential, 628
release, 186
Release
Message, 186
Remote diagnostics, 611
Remove, 224, 492
Model, 492
Remove project from multiproject, 224
Reorganization, 607
Repeated exports, 552
Repeated functions
Identifying, 539
Replicas, 494
assign replicas to a model later on, 494
Restrictions
with the IEA, 553
Retrieving, 616, 619
Multiproject, 616
project data with a version ID, 619
Project master data, 616

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reuse
central, 167
Plant data, 177
Route control
PC components, 94
Route Control functions, 527
Configuring, 527
Route Control stations
Configure, 243
Inserting, 243
RS 485-iS Coupler, 70
Rules, 256, 298
for working in the multiproject, 298
Names of the PH, 256
Run sequence, 411, 413
adapt, 413
optimize, 411
Running plant, 593
test, 593
Runtime groups, 407, 408
Runtime measurement
configure AS runtime measurement , 427
Runtime properties, 407, 408, 467
adapt, 467
Blocks, 408

S
S7 PLCSIM, 590
test with, 590
Safety mechanisms, 49
Save
Network configuration, 376
Project with reorganization, 607
Shared declarations, 292
Saving, 376
SCALANCE X, 59
Scaling PCS 7, 41
Scaling PCS 7, 41
Select
systems to be used, 26
Selection
Components, 30
Selection criteria
Automation system, 96
Sensors
Integrate, 44
Sequencer properties, 459
Configuring, 459
Sequential control systems
Configuring, 457
create, 454

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Service, 40
support, 40
Set
CPU properties, 317
Language for blocks, 283
Setting, 283, 321, 329, 496
Columns, 496
Defaults, 219
Language for display devices, 283
Plant hierarchy, 254
Process image, 321
Time-of-Day Synchronization on the AS, 329
setting up, 218
Setting up
local PC station, 218
Setting up Projects
with the PCS 7 "New Project" Wizard, 150
Setup
Operator station, 128
SFC, 463, 465, 485
configure messages, 473
Configure steps, 463
Configure transitions, 465
Creating sequential control systems, 454
test programs, 485
SFC chart, 458
compare before downloading, 481
Compiling, 479
copy and move, 472
create a new, 458
delete, 472
Versioning, 620
SFC instance, 455
Advantages, 455
generate, 477
Use cases, 455
SFC type, 170, 455, 474, 478
Advantages, 455
change centrally, 478
Compiling, 479
create, 474
update, 278
Use cases, 455
working with, 170
Shared declarations, 516
edit, 516
save, 292
Shield connection, 628
Shielding, 628
Show
Messages, automatic, 192, 267, 429

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Signal circuits, 628

symmetrical, 628
signal module, 186
Signaling, 195
Acoustic, 195
Optical, 195
Signals, 505
edit, 505
Signature
electronic, 32
SIMATIC BATCH, (See also BATCH)
SIMATIC IT
Connecting to the IT world, 89
SIMATIC Manager, 197
SIMATIC NET, 53
SIMATIC PCS 7 AS RTX, 96
SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX, 96
SIMATIC Process Device Manager, 338
SIMATIC Route Control
Structure, 132
SIMATIC station, 234, 307, 310
Configuration, 307
create, 310
insert into the projects of the multiproject, 234
Single control unit type, 540
Size of the plant, 42
Sorting, 496
Columns, 496
Objects displayed, 496
Source files
for planning the plant structure, 39
Special features and deviations, 145
from installation instructions for the products, 145
Specify, 259
AS/OS assignment, 259
Standard automation systems for PCS 7, 97
Start, 235
Basic configuration of the hardware, 235
Station, 310
Insert, 310
Station configuration, 562
Exporting, 562
Storage location for projects/libraries
Setting, 219
Setting access rights, 219
Store
Projects in the Multiproject, 300

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Structure, 67, 75, 79, 628

Configuration manual, 17
electrical, 628
Engineering station, 127
IEA file, 558
OpenPCS 7 station, 133
redundant Ethernet networks, 67
redundant PROFIBUS networks, 75
Redundant PROFIBUS PA networks, 79
SIMATIC BATCH, 131
SIMATIC Route Control, 132
Subnet, 372
creating and configuring, 372
Swap out
Archive, 37
Switch, 63
Switching technology, 59, 63
ESM, 59, 63
OSM, 59, 63
SCALANCE X, 59
Symbolic connection name, 386
Symbolic names, 330
Assigning, 330
Symbols, 317
assign symbols for input and output addresses,
317
Symmetrical Signal Circuits, 628
Synchronization, 327, 329
Time of day on the AS, 329
Synchronizing
Process tags, 451
System planning, 23
Systems
select, 26
to be used, 26
Systems to be used
find, 26
select, 26

T
Task of the driver blocks, 435
Template, 121
Terminal bus
Data exchange, 136

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Test, 422, 485, 590, 593, 594

CFC chart, 422
Field devices, 594
In the process object view, 589
Library objects, 293
on a running plant, 593
Process object view, 517
SFC program, 485
with S7 PLCSIM, 590
Test mode, 426
Trend display, 426
Text lists, 285
Texts
export/import, 285
tests of relevance to the, 285
Textual interconnection, 396, 489
configuration by several users, 396
Third-party systems
Communication, 31
TIA, 19
Time, 329
Synchronization on the AS, 329
Time stamp, 361
Time stamp with high precision, 194
Time stamping (10 ms), 361
Time-of-Day Synchronization, 327, 329
Principle, 327
Setting on the AS, 329
Topology of the sequential control system, 460
create, 460
Totally integrated automation, 19
Transitions, 465
Configuring, 465
transmission media, 64
electrical, 64
optical, 64
Transmission rate, 56
changing on the PC network, 375
Trend display, 426
in test mode, 426

U
Undo, 356
used CiR elements, 356
Update, 570, 575
automatically creating block icons for OS pictures,
284
Block type, 278
OS server data, 575
SFC type, 278

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Updating
Imported station configuration, 570
use, 596
Block type, 168
Faceplate, 168
Model, 173
Use
Block icon, 168
Version Cross Manager, 596
Used CiR elements, 356
Undo, 356
User-configurable message classes, 15
Message classes, 188
User-data management, 32
Using
Failsafe automation systems, 99
Using the PCS 7 applications, 209

V
Validation, 35
Components, 35
Functions, 35
in accordance with 21 CFR Part 11, 35
Validity
Documentation, 13
Verification, 35
Process management, 35
Version Cross Manager, 596
comparing project versions, 595
use, 596
Versioning, 614, 618
CFC/SFC chart, 620
Project data, 618
Views, 208
Component view, 199
Correlations, 207
cross-view functions, 208
Plant view, 202
Process object view, 204

W
Wall-mounting, 623
WinCC archive, 37

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Work, 275, 291

with IEA files, 555
with libraries, 275
with models, 291
With models, 541
With process tags, 541
with SFC types, 170
with the master data library/libraries, 174
working, 170
Working
with process tag types, 289

X
XML, 177, 601

Y
Y coupler, 342
Y link, 342

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