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Preface, Contents

PC Components of aPCS 7 System 1

PCS 7 Engineering System 2

PCS 7 Operator Station 3

BATCH flexible 4Special Messages Relating toTime Stamps 5

Windows Settings and Tools 6

Appendix

Software Packages and theAuthorizations Required ACombinations of Packages andthe Required Hardware BPoints to Note about PCS 7Authorization CFurther Literature DGlossary, Index

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Preface

Purpose of the Manual

This manual provides you with a general overview of the PC components used inPCS 7. It provides you with information on the following topics:

• The areas in which you can use the PC components of PCS 7.

• The software and hardware you require for specific PC components.

• The authorizations and licenses you require for individual products.

• The possible PC configurations for an application.

• How to design and configure your PC network.

This manual is intended for personnel involved in configuring, commissioning, andservice.

Basic Knowledge RequiredTo understand this manual, you should be familiar with automation engineeringand process control engineering.

You should also have experience of using PCs and similar (for exampleprogramming devices) and the Windows NT operating system.

Before installing PCS 7 components, make sure that you read the readme.wri fileon the latest version of PCS 7.

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Contents

1 PC Components of a PCS 7 System 1-1

1.1 PC Components of a PCS 7 System ................................................................1-21.2 Number of Workstations....................................................................................1-41.3 PCS 7 PC - Hardware, Software, and Installation ............................................1-41.3.1 Hardware Requirements ...................................................................................1-51.3.2 Installing the Software.......................................................................................1-61.3.3 Customer-Specific Solutions ...........................................................................1-101.3.4 Configuration Options for PC Stations ............................................................1-10

2 PCS 7 Engineering System 2-1

2.1 PC Configurations of the PCS 7 ES..................................................................2-22.1.1 PCS 7 ES on a Single PC.................................................................................2-22.1.2 PCS 7 ES For a Small System .........................................................................2-32.1.3 PCS 7 ES - Working on a Project Using Several PCs......................................2-32.1.4 Possible Combinations when Using PCS 7 ES ................................................2-62.2 Hardware of the PCS 7 ES ...............................................................................2-72.3 Software of the PCS 7 ES.................................................................................2-72.3.1 Components of the PCS 7 ES...........................................................................2-92.3.2 Optional Software............................................................................................2-112.4 Notes on Installing a PCS 7 ES ......................................................................2-13

3 PCS 7 Operator Station 3-1

3.1 PC Configurations of the PCS 7 OS .................................................................3-23.1.1 OS Single Station System.................................................................................3-33.1.2 OS Server..........................................................................................................3-43.1.3 Redundant OS Servers .....................................................................................3-53.1.4 Client/Multiclient ................................................................................................3-63.1.5 Combinations of Operator Stations...................................................................3-83.2 Hardware for the PCS 7 OS..............................................................................3-93.3 Software for the PCS 7 OS .............................................................................3-103.4 Notes on Installing a PCS 7 OS......................................................................3-12

4 BATCH flexible 4-1

4.1 PC Configurations for BATCH flexible ..............................................................4-24.1.1 Functions of the BATCH Stations .....................................................................4-44.2 Hardware for the BATCH Station......................................................................4-54.3 Software for the BATCH Station .......................................................................4-54.4 Notes on Installing BATCH flexible ...................................................................4-6

5 PC Components in the Network 5-1

5.1 Communication with PCs ..................................................................................5-25.1.1 Terminal Bus - TCP/IP Configuration................................................................5-35.1.2 Plant Bus - Installing Modules.........................................................................5-105.2 Network Optimization ......................................................................................5-10

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6 Windows Settings and Tools 6-1

6.1 Windows Settings..............................................................................................6-16.1.1 Setting the Size of the Paging File ....................................................................6-16.1.2 Setting the Color Scheme and Font Size..........................................................6-26.2 Tools and PCS 7 ...............................................................................................6-36.2.1 Screensavers ....................................................................................................6-36.2.2 Creating Backups..............................................................................................6-36.2.3 Virus Scanners ..................................................................................................6-36.2.4 Defragmentation Programs...............................................................................6-46.2.5 Printer Drivers ...................................................................................................6-46.2.6 Data Exchange..................................................................................................6-4

A Software Packages and the Authorizations Required A-1

B Combinations of Packages and the Required Hardware B-1

C Points to Note about PCS 7 Authorization C-1

D Further Literature D-1

Glossary

Index

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1 PC Components of a PCS 7 System

Introduction

This chapter provides you with a general overview of the PC components that youcan use with PCS 7 (Version 5.2), the areas of application of these components,and the hardware and software components used.

SIMATIC PCS 7 Process Control System

• The modern concept and architecture of SIMATIC PCS 7 allow cost-effectiveimplementation of a plant during all its life cycles from planning, engineering,training, and commissioning followed by operation and maintenance andincluding future expansion and economic operation of the plant.

• SIMATIC PCS 7 as the process control system of Totally IntegratedAutomation ® provides triple integration of data management, communication,and configuration.

• By adhering consistently to international industrial standards for data exchangewith the enterprise management level such as Ethernet, TCP/IP, OPC,@aGlance or SAP R3/PP-PI, the SIMATIC PCS 7 process control system canbe fully integrated into the company-wide information networks.

Engineering PCS 7 ES

BATCHflexible

OS singleworkstation

OSserverred.

Multiclient OSserver

Client

Terminal bus

Plant bus

Figure 1-1: Example - PC Configuration in PCS 7

PC Components of a PCS 7 System

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1.1 PC Components of a PCS 7 System

PCs are used in the SIMATIC PCS 7 process control system as follows:

• For configuring and commissioning process control systems with theengineering system:

- PLC engineering

- OS engineering

• For monitoring and controlling the processes from operator stations:

- OS single workstation system

- OS server

- OS multiclient/client

• For configuring, monitoring, and controlling batch processes with BATCHflexible:

- BATCH flexible server

- BATCH flexible client

Engineering PCS 7 ES

BATCHflexible


OSserverred.


Client

Terminal bus

Plant bus

Figure 1-2: Example - PC components in PCS 7

PCS 7 Software

The PCS 7 software includes the following software package:

• For engineering (see Chapter 2).

• For operator control and monitoring of the automation process including thenecessary evaluation options (see Chapter 3).

• For operator control and monitoring of batch processes including the requiredevaluation options (see Chapter 4).

These chapters also refer to optional packages (for example for redundancy, fail-safe systems) with which special solutions can be implemented.

Appendix A lists the individual software packages along with the licenses andauthorizations required to use them.



Operating System

Depending on the particular application (standalone PC, server or client) thesuitable operating system is used (refer to Appendix A).

Hardware

You will find recommendations regarding the PCs used in PCS 7 in Section 1.3.1and in the PCS 7 process control system; catalog ST PCS 7.

Networks

In PCS 7 systems, communication with PCs is over networks. These networks areused for communication between the following devices:

• PC to PC

• PC to automation system (PLC)

You can use the following bus systems for data exchange in PCS 7:

• Industrial Ethernet - generally handles all the communication tasks listedabove.

• PROFIBUS can be used in small systems as the plant bus.

For more detailed information on the networks, refer to Chapter 5.

Communication modules for PCs

In the PCS 7 - Released Modules documentation, you will find the latestinformation on the communication modules used in PCS 7.

Note

The use of PROFIBUS as the plant bus for new systems cannot be recommended(the data throughput is too low).

Downloading the PLC Configuration

The MPI is required for the first download of the PLC configuration to the PLC (itcan also be used to download the user program).

Configurator Software

On the Interactive Catalog CA01; Automation and Drives CD, you will findconfigurator software that you may find useful when putting together your PCS 7system.

Ordering Information

The process control system PCS 7; catalog ST PCS 7 catalog contains theordering data of tested PC configurations and software components. The availablecomponents may represent the optimum basis for all applications in your system(fully installed solutions).



1.2 Number of Workstations

When deciding how many workstations you require, you should take into accountthe following factors:

• The number of programmable controllers

• The degree of automation

• The distribution of the workstations

• The requirements of the system (for example possibility of local operation of aunit)

• The required degree of operator-friendliness

- information displayed simultaneously

- system overview, message lists, logs

• The required availability (for example implementation of redundant systems)

1.3 PCS 7 PC - Hardware, Software, and Installation

This section contains information valid for PCS 7 Version 5.2 and relating to thefollowing topics:

• What requirements must be met by a PC for use in a PCS 7 system

• Installing the PC

You will find references to further literature dealing with installation and service inAppendix D.



1.3.1 Hardware Requirements

If you want to specify the configuration of a PC for PCS 7 yourself, you can baseyour selections on the Process Control System PCS 7; Catalog ST PCS 7.

The requirements that must be met by the hardware for a PC are listed in thefollowing table.

Minimum Requirement Recommended

Processor P II, 266 MHz >=Pentium III, 866 MHz

Workmemory

256 MB RAM 256 MB RAM (with more than 64Kprocess variables, 512 MB RAM isrecommended for OS singleworkstation systems and OS servers).

The size of the work memory of thePC is a major factor affecting theperformance of the system.

Hard disk Minimum of 6 GB >=20 GB

Device: PC orprogrammingdevice

(with 3 1/2"floppy andCD-ROMdrive,keyboard, andmouse)

Hard diskspace

A full installation of the PCS 7 software components requiresapproximately 1200 Mbytes of space on your hard disk.

PCaccessories

Keyboard and mouse

3 1/2" floppy disk drive and CD-ROM drive

Graphics card 8 MB (not for server without OCM workstation)

Monitor Resolution Minimum of 1024 x 768 For online operation of the standardOS blocks, we recommend aresolution of 1280 x 1024

Terminal bus Industrial Ethernet

Plant bus Industrial EthernetPROFIBUS (not recommended fornew systems)

Industrial Ethernet

Network

Structure Standard network (for more detailed information refer to Chapter 5)

BCE Basic Communication Ethernet (for example with 3COM network adapter)

No redundant connections and a maximum of 8 communicationconnections possible (8 x PLC)

Ethernet PCI card: CP 1613 (or ISA card CP 1413 - model being discontinued)

To attach the plant bus to Industrial Ethernet with AUI/ITP and RJ-45connector.

Networkinterfacing

PROFIBUS CP 5412A2 or CP 5613 (see above network - plant bus)

Optional Hardware Components

Chipcard reader You can control access to the OS stations using chip cards. If you usethis solution, every authorized employee requires a chipcard.

Printer For printing out logs and reports

Radio clock For synchronizing the PCs (and the plant bus)

Signal module To connect an external signaling device (for example acoustic signalingdevice), slot for PCI or ISA card required.

MPI CP 5611 (PCI) MPI - you require a PC (PG or engineering station) with anMPI card to download the PLC configuration to the PLC the first time (todownload the user program, you should then change the access path tothe PLC to Industrial Ethernet).



1.3.2 Installing the Software

The operating system should always be installed by suitably qualified persons (thisapplies in particular to the installation of servers and networks).

If you need to install non-PCS 7 products, please follow the instructions in therelevant installation manuals.

Caution!

Only the software products listed in the manual should be installed on a PCS 7PC. This applies in particular to the run-time PC (OS, BATCH flexible).

Installing programs that have not been approved by Siemens departments andrunning these programs at the same time can have a negative influence on thePCS 7 system response.

The user is solely responsible for such influences.

If you nevertheless require non-PCS 7 products, these should be installed beforeyou install PCS 7. In this case, make sure that PCS 7 and the "other" products arenot active at the same time.

Operating System and Licensing

You will find information on the operating system and the required licenses inAppendix A.

Requirements

Prior to installation of the PCS 7 software packages, you should complete the stepslisted below:

• The hardware components must already be installed in the PC.

• The network addresses of all PC components should be set already.

• With server installations, the server type can no longer be modified afterinstallation and must be selected prior to installation. You can use all servertypes:

- Server

- Proxy server

- Backup server

For information on the types, refer to the descriptions of the operating system.



Installation

1. To install the required operating system, follow the instructions in the setup(Appendix A operating system, service packs)

2. Install all the required drivers:

- For additional devices - internal and external (for example for memorymedia),

- For special graphics cards - if you want to use a multi VGA card - MatroxMulti VGA , use the driver supplied on the second PCS 7 CD (in the folder\Drivers\Display\Matrox Multi VGA ...).

3. Check that all the services and drivers are functioning correctly in the eventviewer of Windows NT (Start > Control Panel > Event Viewer).

4. Install the additional software as explained in the readme file of PCS 7 (forexample service packs, Internet Explorer).

5. Set up the network (see Section 5.1.1).

6. Set the size of the paging file (see Section 6.1).

7. Keep to the instructions for the utilities (see Section 6.2).

8. Check that all the services and drivers are functioning correctly in the eventviewer of Windows NT (Start > Control Panel > Event Viewer).

User Privileges

Only a user with administrator privileges can perform the installation.

Optimization

For server and client

1. In the Windows Explorer, select the following folder: \"System folder (default:winnt.400)"\system32\drivers\etc.

2. Enter the assignment between the PC components and the corresponding IPaddresses for all the PCs used in the network in the "Lmhosts" file.

Example:

In the same folder, you will find the "Lmhosts.sam" file. This file is a sampleillustrating the structure of the "Lmhosts" file.

Servers only

Follow the steps outlined below:

1. Click on the menu command Start > Settings > Control Panel > Network.

2. Select the "Services" tab.

3. Select the "Server" service.

4. Click on the "Properties" button.

5. Select the option "Maximize data throughput for network applications".



6. Close the dialog with "OK".

7. Click on the menu command Start > Settings > Control Panel > Licensing.

8. Activate the client licensing mode "Per Seat" in the “Client Access Licenses”option box.

9. Close the dialog with "OK".

Installing the PCS 7 Packages

Note

Please note the following:

• The information in the PCS 7 readme.wri file (CD1 of the software packagePCS 7 Toolset CD V5.2 - DR:\pcs7-readme.wri)

• The instructions in the setup.

• You must install the PCS 7 packages using a setup program.

• For the authorization, you have the following options:

- You can install the authorizations during installation (this option is availableduring setup) or

- you can install authorizations after installing PCS 7.

• For information on the versions, please refer to Appendix A.

• You will find more specific information on the PCS 7 PC components (forexample PCS 7 ES) in the subsequent chapters under Notes on Installation.

• Chapter 6 contains additional information on Windows settings and tools.



Subsequent Installation/Updating

If you already have components of the PCS 7-software installed on your computer,a dialog appears in which you can select the type of installation when you run thesetup program. In this dialog, you must decide which type of installation yourequire:

• Installation or

• Update

Installation

With an installation, you have the option of installing additional components.

Update

With an update, existing components are replaced by newer versions of the samecomponents. Please make sure that the new components of the new version areselected.

Authorizing the PCS 7 Packages

1. Insert the authorization diskette in the floppy disk drive of your PC.

2. To start the authorization program, click on the menu command: Start >Simatic > AuthorsW > AuthorsW.

3. Select the "Transfer Authorizations" tab.

4. In the drop-down combo box (for example on the left-hand side), select thedrive in which you inserted the authorization diskette and in the other drop-down combo box, select the drive to which you want to transfer theauthorizations (default drive C).

5. You can transfer the authorizations as follows:

Singly

- Select the authorizations you want to transfer

- Start the transfer with the � button (or � to transfer from the right-handdrive to the left-hand drive).

or

All

Start the transfer with the "All>" (or "<All" button to transfer from the right-handdrive to the left-hand drive).

You will find information on handling authorizations under "Points to Note aboutAuthorization with PCS 7" - Appendix C.



1.3.3 Customer-Specific Solutions

If you require customer-specific solutions for PC systems (for example for RAIDsystems), please contact the Siemens configuration service:

Configuration ServiceSiemens AG, A&D SH 12

Software and Systems House - Industrial I

Frauenauracher Strasse 80D-91056 ErlangenGermany

1.3.4 Configuration Options for PC Stations

Appendix B contains a table with the possible configuration options for PC stations.


2 PCS 7 Engineering System

Overview

This chapter explains the structure of a PCS 7 engineering system (simply referredto as PCS 7 ES below). The chapter explains the required hardware and softwarecomponents and the essential combinations for application.

• PC Configurations of the PCS 7 ES

• Hardware of the PCS 7 ES

• Software of the PCS 7 ES

• Notes on Installing a PCS 7 ES

Introduction

SIMATIC PCS 7 provides a comprehensive engineering system for configuringprocess control systems that allows projects to be worked on throughout a systemand plant. The engineering system can be used for the entire range of projectsfrom small systems to large manufacturing complexes.

The same tools are used to work with and manipulate the project database fromthe initial configuration of a plant through to the running of the plant. This meansthat the project data are created and maintained with identical tools during theentire life of a plant.

Open import/export mechanisms allow the PCS 7 ES to be integrated into anexisting infrastructure.

PCS 7 Engineering System


Engineering System

PCS 7 ES is a PC or PC network on which the software for the essentialengineering work for a PCS 7 project is installed.

PCS 7 ES BATCHflexible


OSserverred.


Client

Terminal bus

Plant bus

Figure 2-1: PC Overview - PCS 7 ES

2.1 PC Configurations of the PCS 7 ES

Examples of Configurations

In a PCS 7 system, the following PC configurations are typical:

• PCS 7 ES on a Single PC

• PCS 7 ES For a Small System

• PCS 7 ES - Working on a Project Using Several PCs

2.1.1 PCS 7 ES on a Single PC

Simple setup of a PCS 7 ES on a single PC.

BATCHflexible


OSserverred.


Client

Teminal bus

Plant bus

PCS 7 ES

Figure 2-2: PCS 7 ES on a Single PC



2.1.2 PCS 7 ES For a Small System

In a small system (for example a training station), a combination of PCS 7 ES andoperator station can be used (for an example, see below).

Distributed I/O with ET 200MPCS 7 ES&

Operatorstation

Plant bus

SIMATICS7 4xx

Figure 2-3: Small System

2.1.3 PCS 7 ES - Working on a Project Using Several PCs

A project can be edited by more than one user. At any one time, however, only oneuser is permitted per S7 program. If it is not acceptable to perform the engineeringtasks with only one PCS 7 ES, you can distribute the engineering work overseveral PCs. How to do this is described in Configuration Manual Process ControlSystem PCS 7; Engineering System . The following variants are possible:

• Branch & Merge

• Multi-user Mode

Branch & Merge

The figure below illustrates the distribution of the project on separate engineeringPCs. How to distribute (branch) and reassemble (merge) the project data isdescribed in the Configuration Manual Process Control System PCS 7;Engineering System .

Master project(at time 2)

Branch & Merge Master project(at time 1)

PCS 7 ES 1branch project 1(PLC1 + PLC5)

PCS 7 ES 2branch project 2(PLC6 + PLC9)

Figure 2-4: Example - Branch & Merge



Advantages

• You can work on the engineering tasks with PCs that are not interconnected ona network.

• As long as you keep to the procedure as described in the Configuration ManualProcess Control System PCS 7; Engineering System), you can configure as ifyou were working on independent projects.


OSserverred.


Client

Teminal bus

Plant bus

PCS 7 ES1

PCS 7 ES2

Figure 2-5: PCS 7 ES - Working on a Project using Several PCs

Multi-User Mode

In the multi-user mode, several users work on the project on separate engineeringPCs. The individual engineers use their PC as a terminal in a network. The projectdata of all users are stored on one PC.

You should also read the information in the section "Notes on the Multi-user Modeand on Using Network Drives" in the readme file of the PCS 7 Toolset CD V5.2software package.

Configuring PCs for the Multi-User Mode

If you want to perform your engineering work in the multi-user mode, werecommend that you use a client-server configuration.

Clients

If individual users want to compile charts while other users continue to work on theproject, please note the following:

• To avoid loss of performance, it is not advisable for more than 3 or 4engineering clients to be connected to one engineering server.

• Make sure that the engineers coordinate the compilation of charts andarchiving of the projects with each other.



Installable Programs

• PCS 7 Toolset

• (or alternatively only STEP 7 - see note below).

Caution!

Install the PCS 7 Toolset on the server PC (you must at least install STEP 7).

• If neither the PCS 7 Toolset nor STEP 7 is installed on the server, the firstclient to log in to the project (for example Client 1) adopts the function of the(active) database server .

• If this client fails (for example due to a network failure or the client is turnedoff), no client that logged in after the failed client can access the project anylonger.

• In the worst case, the failure of the database server on the client can lead to aloss of data since the data required for reorganization (for example following apower outage) are no longer available to the server.

• The data for reorganization are kept only locally on the client on which thedatabase server is active.



2.1.4 Possible Combinations when Using PCS 7 ES

You can install the PCS 7 ES software along with other PCS 7 software on one PC.

Note

Remember that it is not possible to run all the programs at the same time due tothe reduced performance and the resources required for active programs.

Installation AS Engineering OS Engineering Remarks

On the engineeringsystem

X X

On the BATCH flexibleserver

no no Server under heavy load

On the BATCH flexibleclient

X X Only one function active(ES or BATCH flexible)

On OS singleworkstation system

X X Operator station underheavy load

Only one function active(ES or OS)

On OS server(redundant and non-redundant)

notrecommended

notrecommended

Heavy load on the server

On OS client/ OSmulticlient

X X

Use of multi-VGAgraphics cards

possible possible The use of such cardsallows extremely effectivework.



2.2 Hardware of the PCS 7 ES

Basic Hardware

The basic hardware used with PCS 7 is listed in Section 1.3.1.

We recommend that you use the tested components (refer to Process ControlSystem PCS 7; Catalog ST PCS 7).

Optional Hardware Components

Work memory

The size of the work memory used on the engineering PCs is an essential factorgoverning the speed of the system.

MPI card

The first time you download the hardware configuration of a PLC, you must do thisover an MPI interface in PCS 7. For this download, a PC with an MPI card (PCS 7ES or PG) is connected to the PLC directly using an MPI cable. Downloading thehardware configuration is explained in the help on STEP 7 "Setting the PG/PCInterface" and in the Configuration Manual Process Control System PCS 7;Engineering System.

The MPI module used is the CP 5611.

After a successful download of the hardware configuration to the PLC, you shouldchange over the access path to the PLC to Industrial Ethernet. This allows you todownload the configured data to the PLC more quickly.

2.3 Software of the PCS 7 ES

The individual components of the PCS 7 ES are matched with each other.

The PCS 7 Toolset CD V5.2 software package contains the necessary software ontwo CDs.

The following software packages are installed on a PCS 7 ES:

• AS Engineering

• OS Engineering

In PCS 7, the AS Engineering and OS Engineering software packages form a unit.You can use the packages on separate systems.

You will find further information on the program versions and on the operatingsystem in Appendix A.

The use of the individual components is described in the Configuration ManualProcess Control System PCS 7; Engineering System.



AS Engineering

The part of the PCS 7 Toolset CD V5.2 software package known as ASEngineering includes tools:

• for engineering the hardware configuration

• for configuring communication networks

• for configuring continuous and sequential process sequences

OS Engineering

The part of the PCS 7 Toolset CD V5.2 software package known as OSEngineering includes tools:

• for designing the operator control and monitoring strategies

• for configuring plant pictures

• for configuring messages

• for configuring archiving

Using the OS Engineering software package, you create the visualization,message, and report data. You create the OS in your project in the SIMATICManager. You configure the operator station using various editors (for example,Graphic Designer, Picture Tree Manager, User Administrator, etc.).



2.3.1 Components of the PCS 7 ES

Using the setup program, you can install the following components from the PCS 7Toolset CD.

X you must install this component.

(X) you must install one of the specified components.

The licenses for using the optional programs are not included in all bundles.

PCS 7 ES AS Engineering OS Engineering Optional

AuthorsW X X X

STEP 7 X X

WinCC X X

WinCC (incl. Video) ! install onlywith video

license

! install only withvideo license

SFC Visualization X

PCS 7 Library X X X

@PCS7 X

BCE/WNT

S7-1413/WNT

S7-1613/WNT

S7-5412/WNT

S7-5613/WNT

(X) (X) (X)

S7-REDCONNECT/WNT V1.3 (for CP 1413)

S7-REDCONNECT/WNT V1.4

(X) (X) (X)

(for CP 1613)

SIMATIC NET CD (X) (X) (X)

S7-SCL X X

CFC X X

SFC X X

PH/IEA X X

PLC-OS Engineering X X

PV InsInfo Server X X

PCS 7 Driver Blocks (V5.2) X X

PCS 7 PID Tuner X

NCM S7 - Ind. Ethernet

NCM S7 - PROFIBUS

(X) (X) (X)

S7 H Systems X

DOCPRO X

Getting Started X

Acrobat Reader X X



Brief Description of the Programs for Engineering

Using the setup program, you can install the following programs from the PCS 7Toolset CD. Licenses are required to use these programs (see Appendix A).

Program Name Brief Description

AuthorsW For transferring and managing authorizations

STEP 7 Basic engineering for SIMATIC S7 and PCS 7

• SIMATIC Manager for managing the objects of the project

• HW Config for hardware configuration

• NetPro for network configuration

WinCC Visualization and configuration software containing standards for fastimplementation of visualization tasks ranging from simple to complexin both single and multiple workstation systems.

PCS 7 Library Standardized process control libraries with "off-the-peg" and testedblocks.

BCE/WNT

S7-1413/WNTS7-1613/WNTS7-5412/WNTS7-5613/WNT

To interface the PC with the plant bus, you must install the softwarerequired for the network adapter:

• Industrial Ethernet - BCE/WNT, S7-1413/WNT, S7-1613/WNT

• PROFIBUS - S7-5412/WNT, S7-5613/WNT

SCL Structured Control Language (S7-SCL)

High-level language for programming user function blocks,complying with IEC 61131-3

CFC Continuous Function Chart (CFC) - graphic configuration ofcontinuous automation functions complying with IEC 1131 andincluding test and commissioning functions

SFC Sequential Function Chart (SFC) - graphic configuration ofdiscontinuous production processes (sequences) with test andcommissioning functions

PH/IEA • Plant Hierarchy (PH) - representation of a project from atechnological point of view - allows technicians to recognizeproject resources more easily

• Import/Export Assistant (IEA) - tool for fast bulk engineering (forexample importing models)

PLC-OSEngineering

PLC �� OS connection for faceplates, messages, and archivevariables

PV InsInfo Server Supplies the WinCC variable browser with the ES variables

PCS 7 Driver Blocks Drivers for hardware (for example blocks for I/O modules)

PCS 7 PID Tuner You can use this to optimize closed-loop controllers

NCM S7 - IndustrialEthernet

Configuration software for Industrial Ethernet CP 443-1 of the PLC

NCM S7 -PROFIBUS

Configuration software for PROFIBUS CP 443-5 of the PLC

DOCPRO For creating plant documentation and wiring manuals

Getting Started Introduction to configuration with PCS 7 with sample videos

Acrobat Reader Tool for displaying and printing PDF files



2.3.2 Optional Software

You can use the products listed below for engineering special applications. Yourequire additional authorizations (see Appendix A).

Additional Programs in the Setup of PCS 7

You can install these programs directly using the PCS 7 Setup program.


SFC Visualization The SFC Visualization option allows you to display and operatesequential control systems.

@PCS 7 Installation of an @aGlance interface as the basis for company-widedata exchange.

S7-REDCONNECT For synchronizing the archives between redundant partner servers.

PCS 7 PID Tuner For optimizing closed-loop controllers

NCM S7 -PROFIBUS

Configuration software for PROFIBUS CP 443-5 of the PLC

S7 H Systems For configuring a SIMATIC S7-400H/ SIMATIC S7-400FH -automatically edits CFC charts defined by the user by adding thefunctions required for fault detection and reactions to faults.

Additional Programs not Included in the PCS 7 Setup Program

These programs must be installed using their own setup program. You will find thesetup for these programs on the PCS 7 Toolset CD in a separate folder.


PLC Simulation For simulation of field devices on the PLC.

(CD 2:\ PLCSim__V....\V....\Disk1\setup)

Smart Tools This is a collection of programs to support you in working withWinCC.

(CD 2:\WinCC_Tools\SmartToolsGesamt\...)

Configuration Tool A simple and powerful option for configuring mass data in WinCC

(CD 2:\WinCC_Tools\ConfigurationTool\...)

BATCH flexible For creating recipes for batch processes (see Chapter 4). Theengineering for BATCH flexible can be done on a different PC.(CD 2:\BATCH_V...\setup)



Additional Programs on Their Own Installation Media


S7 F Systems Used to configure fail-safe functions of a SIMATIC S7-400F/SIMATIC S7-400FH - automatically adds functions for fault-detection and fault reactions to CFC charts created by the user,provides support functions, for example for synchronizing oracceptance tests for F programs.

SIMATIC PDM Configuration, parameter assignment, commissioning, anddiagnostics of intelligent process devices. SIMATIC PDM allows awide variety of process devices to be configured using a uniformuser interface.

PCS 7 Field DeviceBlocks

A library of process control blocks (only included on the CD of< PCS 7 Version 5.2)

Further Information on the Software Packages

You will find further information on the software packages and their areas ofapplication in the brief description Process Control System SIMATIC PCS 7 or theProcess Control System PCS 7; Catalog ST PCS 7.



2.4 Notes on Installing a PCS 7 ES

You will find information on installing the software packages in Section 1.3.2Installing the Software.

Setting in Setup

To install PCS 7, simply follow the instructions in the PCS 7 Setup.

Select the "AS Engineering" and "OS Engineering" check boxes in the installationdialog for installing a PCS 7 ES using the PCS 7 Setup in the "PCS 7-Setup: packages" dialog box.

Customized Installation

Experienced PCS 7 users can choose a "Customized installation".

Network Interface

For information on interfacing to the bus systems, refer to Chapter 5 PCComponents in the Network.


3 PCS 7 Operator Station

Overview

This chapter describes the structure of PCs for operator control and monitoring(simply known as PCS 7 OS below) of a PCS 7 system. The chapter describes therequired hardware and software components and the essential combinations thatare used.

• PC Configurations of the PCS 7 OS

• Hardware for the PCS 7 OS

• Software for the PCS 7 OS

• Notes on Installing a PCS 7 OS

Introduction

SIMATIC PCS 7 provides a fully integrated system for operator control andmonitoring of process control systems. This meets all the requirements of amodern operator control and monitoring system. SIMATIC PCS 7 can be used forsystems ranging from small to extremely large.

The configuration is created on the engineering system (PCS 7 ES) and theprocess is controlled during run-time from the PCS 7 OS. The sections ofconfigured data relevant for control of the plant must be transferred from thePCS 7 ES to the PCS 7 OS.

Operator Control and Monitoring Stations

A PCS 7 OS is a PC or a PC network on which the software for operator controland monitoring of a plant is installed.



Client

Terminal bus

Plant bus


OSserverred.

Figure 3-1: PC Overview - Operator Stations

PCS 7 Operator Station


3.1 PC Configurations of the PCS 7 OS

Sample Configurations

The following configurations are typical for a PCS 7 OS:

• OS Single Station System

• Client-Server Configuration

An OS can be created with servers and assigned clients.

- OS Server

- Redundant OS Servers

- Client/Multiclient

OS SingleStation

OS Server Redundant OSServers

Client Multiclient

Use Single OS Server/client systems Operator Control and Monitoring

Redundancy no no yes not relevant

Communication with thePLC

yes -

Number ofPLCs

15 recommended, 30 maximum No connection to the PLC

Load on thePLC

With severalsingle stationshigher than withserver solutions

Only the serverputs load on thePLC

Every server putsload on the PLC

none

Interface fromclient/multiclient

not possible Client and multiclient Up to 16 PCswith a maximum of 16 monitors

not possible

Access toserver duringrun-time

not relevant 1 server Max. 6 serverssimultaneously

Number ofmonitors -maximum

4 on onestation

Operator control on a server is notrecommended - use client/multiclient

4

Permanentoperabilityachievedwhen

More than oneOS is used withthe sameconfiguration.

More than oneOS is used withthe sameconfiguration.

Multiclients/Clients are distributedon servers

Multiclients/Clients aredistributed onservers

OCM stationsdistributed onseveral servers

License

Standardnumber oftags (max.)

See Appendix A

R(x) license

x=T � license only for run time x=C �license forconfiguration and run time

Levels 8K ; 64 K;150K

Upgrade possible

See Appendix A

RT 128



3.1.1 OS Single Station System

OS single station systems are used for operator control and monitoring of smallerplants/plant sections. Permanent operability of a plant can be achieved by usingmore than one OS with the same configuration.

Area of Application

You can use the OS single station system for the following:

• Small plants

• Local operator stations

• Training systems

Recommendation

If you want more than three OS single station systems to access a PLC, it makesmore sense to use an OS server with three clients since with a client-serverconfiguration:

• only the server accesses the data of the PLC. The server distributes the dataof the PLC to the clients/multiclients.

• the load on the PLC and plant bus is reduced.



Client

Terminal bus

Plant bus


OSserverred.

Figure 3-2: PC Overview - OS Single Station System



3.1.2 OS Server

Area of Application

You can use an OS server as follows:

• In all types of system.

• To supply up to 16 clients/multiclients with process data. Up to a total of 16monitors can be operated on these clients (for example 4 clients each with amaximum of 4 monitors).

• When you require a minimum load on the AS and require several operatorcontrol and monitoring stations.

• Permanent operability of a system can be achieved by using more than oneOS server with the same configuration or redundant OS servers.

Note

Only use an OS server as an operator control and monitoring station when you donot want to connect more than 3 clients. In this way, you can make sure that yourOS server operates with optimum efficiency.

PC-Übersicht - redundantes OS-Serverpaar PC-Übersicht - redundantes OS-ServerpaarOS singleworkstation


Client

Terminal bus

Plant bus


OSserverred.

Figure 3-3: PC Overview - OS Server



3.1.3 Redundant OS Servers

Area of Application

You should always use redundant OS server pairs when the availability of theoperator control and monitoring system is essential.

Characteristics

• From the client perspective, a redundant OS server pair behaves just like oneOS server.

• In a project with a redundant OS server pair, the advantage is that if one of theOS servers fails, the process can continue to be operated and monitored usingthe redundant OS server without any interruption.


OSserverred.


Client

Terminal bus

Plant bus


Figure 3-4: PC Overview - Redundant OS Server Pair

Setting Redundancy

• The installation of a component of a redundant OS server pair is just the sameas the installation for an OS server.

• To install a redundant OS server pair:

- Transfer the "SIK/SIMATIC WinCC Redundancy" authorization to the PCsthat will operate as a redundant server pair using the AuthorsWauthorization program.

- After creating a project, you must make the project-specific settings. Referto the online help on WinCC "Redundancy".

• The Redundancy optional package of WinCC ensures the data integrity of theoperator stations in PCS 7 following the failure of an OS.



Permanent Operability with Redundant OS Servers

You can implement permanent operability from multiclients by configuring differentpreferred servers. The failover to the redundant partner (server) is made:

• Immediately when an OS server is deactivated by the run-time user interface.

• Delayed for seconds (< 30 seconds, typically 15 seconds) if there is aninterruption on the terminal bus (TCP/IP timeout).

• Immediately when the OS server becomes invalid (for example triggered by thefailure of an OS server).

3.1.4 Client/Multiclient

Area of Application

You can use clients and multiclients as operator control and monitoring stations.The plant data must be provided by an OS server.

• A client can only communicate with an OS server.

• The multiclient is a client that can access the data of up to 6 OS servers at thesame time (for example plant sections within a project).

• You can achieve permanent operability by using redundant OS servers (seeredundant OS server).


OSserverred.


Client

Terminal bus

Plant bus


Figure 3-5: PC Configuration - Client/Multiclient



Overview Multiclient/Client

Multiclient Client

Technologicaldistribution of aproject

You can distribute a project onseveral OS servers (redundant OSservers must be configuredidentically).

Server project and client projectare identical - no distribution

Configurationdata

You must generate a package onthe OS servers. This is loaded onthe multiclient.

The multiclient and every OSserver has its own project.

The client opens the server projectover the network. All the projectdata such as pictures, tags, andarchives are made available to theclients on the OS server.

Permanentoperability withredundant OSservers

See Redundant OS Servers:Permanent Operability withRedundant OS Servers

With the Project Switcher, you canswitch to the redundant partnerafter a connection abort (not afterdeactivating the run-time mode)

Mixing client /multiclient

Within a multiple station system, we recommend the use of multiclients.A mixed configuration with clients and multiclients is possible.

Processinterface

The interface to the plant bus, data storage, and the processing ofprocess data is implemented by the OS server.



3.1.5 Combinations of Operator Stations

You can install the OS software along with other software on a PC.

Note

Remember that it is not advisable to run all the programs at the same time due tothe reduced performance and the resources required for active programs.

Purpose OS SingleWork-station

OS Server OS Server

Redundant

Client Multiclient

Asengineering station

yes notrecommended

notrecommended

yes yes

As operator controland monitoringstation

yes notrecommended

notrecommended

yes yes

Redundant serverpairs

no yes yes - -

As BATCH flexibleserver

notrecommen

ded

notrecommended

notrecommended

possible no

As BATCH flexibleclient

possible possible possible possible possible

Use of multi VGAgraphics cards

yes notrecommended

notrecommended

yes yes

To activatesignaling devices

yes yes yes yes yes



3.2 Hardware for the PCS 7 OS

The basic hardware used with PCS 7 is listed in Section 1.3.1.


Memory

A server should have a work memory of more than 256 MB if more than 64K oftags are being used.

Graphics

You can operate up to 4 monitors with one multi VGA card.

Bus Interfacing

Terminal bus

A PCS 7 OS interfaces with the terminal bus over an Ethernet card.

Plant bus

The PCS 7 OS components (OS single station system, OS server and OS-Serverredundant) can interface with the plant bus over various bus systems:

• Industrial Ethernet (recommended)

- CP 1613 (recommended)

- BCE (no attachment of redundant connections and a maximum of only8 PLC connections possible)

- CP 1413 (being discontinued)

• PROFIBUS (not recommended for new systems)

- CP 5412 (A2)

- CP 5613

Signaling Devices

You can connect up to 3 different signaling devices (for example, acoustic horn).You configure the signaling devices with the Signal wizard.



3.3 Software for the PCS 7 OS

PCS 7 OS - Software

The individual components of the PCS 7 OS are matched to each other. The heartof the software is the Engineering Toolset.

The use of the individual components is described in the Configuration ManualProcess Control System PCS 7; Operator System.


You will find further information on the operating system in Appendix A.

Depending on the purpose for which you use a PCS 7 OS station, the followingsoftware packages will be installed:

Software Packages OS SingleStation

OS Server Redundant OSServers

Client/Multiclient

AuthorsW X X X X

WinCC X X X X

SFC Visualization (X) (X) (X) (X)

PCS 7 Library X X X X

@ PCS 7 X X X X

S7-REDCONNECT (X) (X) (X)

S7-1613/WNT

BCE/WNT

S7-1413/WNT

S7-5613/WNT

S7-5412/WNT

X X X

X - Program must be installed

(X) - Program can be installed



Brief Description of the Programs for the OS

You can install the following programs using the Setup program of the PCS 7Toolset CD. Licenses are required to use these programs (see Appendix A).


AuthorsW For transferring and managing authorizations

WinCC SIMATIC WinCC is modern visualization and configuration software.The consistent adherence to standards allows the fastimplementation of visualization tasks ranging from simple to complexin both single and multiple station systems. The configuration userinterface was created according to the Microsoft Style Guide. Thesteps in configuration are simple and ensure that new users soonbecome familiar with the procedures.

SFC Visualization The SFC Visualization option allows you to display and controlsequential control systems.

PCS 7 Library Standardized libraries with tested, ready-to-use blocks (connectionto PLC and faceplates)

@PCS 7 Installation of an @aGlance interface as the basis for company-widedata exchange.

S7-REDCONNECT For synchronizing the archives between redundant partner servers.

BCE/WNT

S7-1413/WNTS7-1613/WNTS7-5412/WNTS7-5613/WNT

To interface the PC with the plant bus, you must install the softwarerequired for the network adapter:

Industrial Ethernet - BCE/WNT, S7-1413/WNT, S7-1613/WNT

PROFIBUS - S7-5412/WNT, S7-5613/WNT



3.4 Notes on Installing a PCS 7 OS

For information on installing the software packages, refer to Section 1.3.2 Installingthe Software.

Setting in Setup

To install PCS 7, follow the instructions in the PCS 7 Setup program.

Client or Multiclient

To install a client or multiclient using the PCS Setup, check the "OS SoftwareClient" option in the "PCS 7-Setup: Packages" dialog.

OS Single Station System

To install an OS single station system using Setup, check the "OS SoftwareSingle Station" option in the "PCS 7-Setup: Packages" dialog.

OS Server

To install an OS server (or redundant server pair) using the PCS Setup, checkthe "OS Server" option in the "PCS 7-Setup: Packages" dialog.



Customized Installation

Experienced PCS 7 users can choose a "customized installation".

Autostart

Autostart function opens and activates a WinCC project automatically immediatelyafter the operating system starts. For more information on the topic "configuringAutostart" , refer to the online help of WinCC.

Network Interface

For information on interfacing to the bus systems, refer to Chapter 5 PCComponents in the Network.


4 BATCH flexible

Overview

This chapter explains the structure of PCs of a BATCH flexible station.

You can use BATCH flexible to implement batch processes.

The required hardware and software components and the basic applicationcombinations are explained.

• PC Configurations for BATCH flexible

• Hardware for the BATCH Station

• Software for the BATCH Station

• Notes on Installing BATCH flexible

Operator Control and Monitoring with BATCH flexible

The BATCH flexible station (simply BATCH station from now on) is a PC or a PCnetwork on which the software for working with BATCH flexible is installed.

BATCH flexible Software

BATCH flexible is fully integrated in the PCS 7 system. It consists of the foursubpackages:

• The Recipe System is responsible for the graphic creation and managementof any number of recipes.

• Batch Control can process and visualize several batches runningsimultaneously.

• Batch Data Management collects, stores, logs, and exports batch data.

• Batch Scheduling schedules batches and production orders in the form oflists.

BATCH flexible


4.1 PC Configurations for BATCH flexible

A distinction must be made between the following BATCH stations:

• BATCH server and

• BATCH client

When using BATCH flexible, mixed operation of an OS client and an OS multiclientis possible.

Prior to installation, make sure that you are aware of the configuration options.

PCS 7-ES OSserverred.


Client

Terminal bus

Plant bus

BATCH-client

BATCHserver

Figure 4-1: Example of BATCH Client and BATCH Server

BATCH flexible


Configuration Options

BATCH flexible can be installed on the following PCS 7 components:

Component BATCH client BATCH server

OS client suitable suitable

OS multiclient suitable no

OS server no suitable

OS singleworkstation system

with restrictions suitable

Suitable PCS 7component

PCS 7 ES suitable no

Installation on separate PC suitable no

PCS 7-ES Multiclient OSserver

Client

Terminal bus

Plant bus

PC OS singleworkstation

BATCH Client BATCH Server

OS singlework-station

Figure 4-2: Components on which BATCH flexible can be Installed

BATCH flexible


4.1.1 Functions of the BATCH Stations

Server

There can only ever be one BATCH server in a BATCH project.

The BATCH server receives the process variables via the OS components.

The process data are processed by the BATCH server.

The project data and the process data are kept on the BATCH server where theyare available to the BATCH clients.

Client

The BATCH client opens the server project over the network; in other words, itdoes not have its own BATCH project.

A BATCH client can communicate with only one BATCH server.

Data Exchange

The link between different BATCH stations and between BATCH stations and OSstations is over the terminal bus.

BATCH flexible


4.2 Hardware for the BATCH Station

You do not require any additional hardware since the entire program package isintegrated in the PCS 7 process control system. Keep in mind the configurationoptions.

The basic hardware used with BATCH flexible is listed in Section 1.3.1.


Component Brief Description

Hard diskspace forBATCH flexible

BATCH flexible software

For the installed files, you require approximately 25 Mbytes on your harddisk.

BATCH flexible database

The database size depends on the amount of saved data and the size ofthe database log file.

The size of the database log file increases with the actions performed onthe database.

Example: 100 recipes and 50 batches require approximately 10 Mbytes (2Mbytes for data and 8 Mbytes for the log file).

Multi VGACards

It is possible to use multi VGA cards (up to 4 monitors on one PC).

BATCH flexible is displayed only on the first monitor.

Printers You require a printer if you want to print out recipes or batch reports.

All graphics printers supported by Windows NT are suitable. The softwarewas tested with HP laser printers.

4.3 Software for the BATCH Station

The individual components of PCS 7 are matched to each other.


The software for BATCH flexible version 4.02 is on CD2/2 of the PCS 7 Toolset CDV5.2 software package in the folder Batch_...).

You will find further information on the program versions and on the operatingsystem in Appendix A.

How the individual components of BATCH flexible are used is explained in theonline help of BATCH flexible.

BATCH flexible


4.4 Notes on Installing BATCH flexible

You will find information on installing BATCH flexible in the latest readme.wri filefor BATCH flexible.

Requirements

Note

BATCH flexible can process the process data only in conjunction with a suitableOS component (OS server, OS single workstation system or OS client - notmulticlient). To use BATCH flexible, you must have the software for a SIMATICPCS 7 OS version 5.x installed on the relevant OS stations.

• When configuring the PLC, you must also configure the AF interface block inthe CFC chart.

The AF interface blocks must be transferred to the programmable controller forprocess interfacing.

• The batch data management must be installed only on an OS server or on anOS client -- not on an OS multiclient.As of PCS 7 V5.0/SP2, mixed operation ofclient and multiclient has been released for the PCS 7 OS.

• You must make sure that the BATCH server on which the batch control andbatch data management will run can access the following software:

- WinCC V4.01 or higher

- WinCC Option Basic Process Control V4.01

• If you want to control the process from a server (using the server as anoperating station for BATCH flexible), the BATCH server should be assigned amaximum of one BATCH client.

• You should not connect more than four clients to one server.

Setting in Setup

When installing BATCH flexible, follow the instructions in the Setup program.

You will find the components and authorizations to be installed in Appendix A.

You require an authorization (single or copy license) to use each of the BATCHflexible components. A diskette with authorizations is supplied with the product.

BATCH flexible


BATCH flexible in more than one PCS 7 Project

If you want to operate a BATCH server from a BATCH client, please remember thefollowing:

Note:

To avoid problems in communication within different PCS 7 projects, you mustassign unique names for the BATCH flexible stations (not PC names), forexample, BATCH flexible (1), BATCH flexible (2) etc.).

Points to Note about the BATCH Client

Note the following special situations:

• If the PCS 7 OS on the multiclient is in the RUN mode when the BATCH clientapplications start up, the OS user of the relevant client will be adopted.

• If the PCS 7 OS on the multiclient is not in the RUN mode when the BATCHclient applications start up, the operating system user of the PC will beadopted.

• BATCH client applications operate with one BATCH server only and alwayswith the same OS server.

• If you install a BATCH client application on a multiclient, the OS server alwaysremains the same regardless of the active OS server of the OS installation.

BATCH flexible



5 PC Components in the Network

This chapter provides you with an overview of the networks with PC componentsused in PCS 7.

The type of network used depends on the following factors:

• The number of connected PCs

• The span of the planned network

• The required transmission rate for the data

The design of the network depends on other factors such as:

• Availability (redundancy)

• Expandability (maximum number of bus nodes)

• Immunity to noise (cable shielding, problems resulting from magnetic andelectrical fields)

By selecting suitable components you can influence operation and performance:

• Break networks down into smaller subnets (gateways, bridges, switches)

• Reduce or eliminate the effects of interference caused by magnetic and electricfields (fiber-optic components)

• Establish communication with distant stations (modem, router)

• Simplify commissioning and service in the LAN

Planning and Design Notes

In PCS 7, Industrial Ethernet is recommended as the network type forcommunication with PC components and between PC components.

If you want to exchange data with non-PCS 7 networks, note the following points:

• Design and structure the network for the PCS 7 components so that no noisecan affect the PCS 7 network.

• To interconnect (and isolate) the networks use suitably configured switches,routers or gateways.

PC Components in the Network


5.1 Communication with PCs

Overview

Below, you will find overview of the bus systems to which PC components can beattached when working with PCS 7.

We will look at the following buses:

• Terminal bus

• Plant bus

• MPI bus

Engineeringstation

BATCHflexible


OSserverpair


Client

Terminal bus

Plant bus

Figure 5-1: Overview of the Bus Systems

Terminal Bus

In PCS 7, the terminal bus is used for the following:

• To download to the operator stations (OS) from the engineering station (ES).

• To transfer the data processed on the OS servers to the terminals.

• To provide communication between the OS stations and BATCH stations.

• To communicate with @PCS 7 components.

Industrial Ethernet (10/100 Mbps) is used as the terminal bus.



Plant Bus

In PCS 7, the plant bus is used for the following:

• For communication between the PLCs

• For communication between PLC and OS

• For downloading to the PLC

In PCS 7, Industrial Ethernet (10/100 Mbps) is used for the plant bus.

MPI Bus

The MPI is required for the first download of the PLC configuration to the PLC (itcan also be used to download the user program).

5.1.1 Terminal Bus - TCP/IP Configuration

The following section describes the configuration of the PC for the TCP/IPconfiguration.

Caution!

The service pack belonging to the operating system must be reinstalled afterinstalling new hardware and after modifying network settings.

Network Installation

To be able to operate your PC on a network, you must install a network on yourPC. Follow the steps outlined below:

1. Open the Control Panel of your PC Start > Settings > Control Panel.

2. Double-click on "Network".

If no network has been installed up to now, you will be asked if you want toinstall it. Confirm with "Yes".

The network setup wizard is started.



Figure 5-2: Network Setup Wizard - Network Connection Dialog

3. Put a check mark in the "Wired to the network" check box and click on "Next".

4. In the next dialog, select the network adapter installed in your PC.

5. Click on "Select from list..." and then on "Diskette...".

6. Insert the data medium (for example a floppy disk or CD) containing the driverfor the network adapter in a drive.

7. Set the correct drive and click on OK.



8. If drivers are found, you can select the network adapter in the dialog.

Otherwise, you must first make the drivers available.

Figure 5-3: Example - Drivers Found by the System

9. Select the network adapter and confirm with "Next".

10. In the next dialog, you can set the network adapter if it was not detected.Confirm with "Next".

Figure 5-4: "Network Adapters" Dialog



11. In the "Network Protocols" dialog, select the TCP/IP protocol and enter it with"Next".

Figure 5-5: "Network Protocols" Dialog



12. Apply the settings displayed in the "Network Services" dialog.

Figure 5-6: "Network Services" Dialog

The following dialog box indicates that Windows NT still requires files.

13. Enter the correct path for the I386 folder (usually on the Windows NT SetupCD). Confirm with "Continue".

Figure 5-7: Search Path (Network) Folder



14. In the next dialog, you make the TCP/IP settings for the network adapter. ADHCP server is a PC within a network that assigns IP addresses for other PCswithin a range of numbers.

Confirm the dialog:

- With "Yes" if you want your PC to attempt to obtain an IP address from aDHCP server at system startup to allow it to communicate with other PCs.

- With "No" if you want to specify the IP address yourself (see Point 16).

15. In the dialog box that appears, confirm that the network can be started with"Next".

Your system now requires information about whether the PC will beparticipating in a workgroup or a domain.

If the PC will be a member of a domain, you will need to create a computeraccount in this domain. To obtain an account, contact your networkadministrator.

Figure 5-8: Specifying a Workgroup or Domain



16. If you selected "No" in the DHCP server dialog, the "Microsoft TCP/IPProperties" dialog opens.

- Select the "IP Address" tab.

- Set the correct "IP address" including the "subnet mask" otherwise your PCcannot be reached by other PCs and vice versa.

- You only need to make settings in the other tabs if there are DNS or WINSservers in the network. For more information, ask your networkadministrator.

Figure 5-9: Properties of Microsoft TCP/IP

17. Exit the dialog using the "OK" button. Confirm the message that the PC needsto be restarted.

Caution:

The service pack belonging to the operating system must be reinstalled afterinstalling new hardware and after modifying network settings.



5.1.2 Plant Bus - Installing Modules

You will find information on installing the modules for the plant bus in the followingInstallation Instructions.

Product / Module Document

CP 1413 SIEMENS Product Information; SIMATIC NET; InstallationInstructions CP 1413


CP 5412 (A2) SIEMENS Product Information; SIMATIC NET; InstallationInstructions CP 5412


CP 5613 / CP 5613 FO SIEMENS Product Information; SIMATIC NET; InstallationInstructions CP 5613

5.2 Network Optimization

See Section 1.3.2 (Requirements - Installing Server & Client - Optimization)


6 Windows Settings and Tools

This chapter provides you with information on Windows settings and tools forPCS 7 PCs.

• Windows Settings:

- Setting the Size of the Paging File

- Setting the Color Scheme and Font Size

• Tools and PCS 7:

- Screensaver

- Creating Backups

- Virus Scanners

- Defragmentation Programs

- Printer Drivers

- Data Exchange

6.1 Windows Settings

6.1.1 Setting the Size of the Paging File

Introduction

The paging file (virtual work memory) is a special file on the hard disk of a PC.When you run a program, parts of the program code and other information areloaded into work memory. If there is not enough memory for this data, part of thedata is temporarily written to the paging file. Depending on the memoryconfiguration, Windows NT requires additional free space on the hard disk(typically disk C:).

Windows Settings and Tools


Setting the Size of the Paging File

1. Click on the Start > Settings > Control Panel menu command.

2. Double-click on "System".

3. Select the "Performance" tab in the "System Properties" dialog box.

4. Select the "Change" button in the "Virtual Memory" box.

5. Select the drive with the paging file in the "Virtual Memory" dialog box.

6. Set the initial size to the maximum size. (Initial size at least 600 MB - If youhave less than 300 MB of memory, we recommend that you set double the sizeof your memory).

7. Confirm with "OK"

6.1.2 Setting the Color Scheme and Font Size

Introduction

The settings for the color scheme and font size are sometimes changedautomatically when you install external programs. With certain color schemes andfont sizes, this can lead to the faceplates being displayed incorrectly.

Setting the Color Scheme/Font Size

You can correct the settings by making the following entries:

1. Click on the Start > Settings > Control Panel menu command.

2. Double-click on "Display".

Color scheme

3. Select the "Appearance" tab in the "Display Properties" dialog.

4. Make the following settings:

- Set the "Scheme" combo box to Windows Standard.

- Set the "Item" to Desktop.

Font size

5. Select the "Settings" tab in the "Display Properties" dialog.

6. Select "Small Fonts" in the "Font Size" combo box.

7. Confirm with "OK"



6.2 Tools and PCS 7

This section deals with the following topics:

• Screensaver

• Creating Backups

• Virus Scanners

• Defragmentation Programs

• Printer Drivers

• Data Exchange

6.2.1 Screensavers

The use of a screensaver on the PC on which PCS 7 is installed is notrecommended for the following reasons:

• Processing the screensaver costs CPU time and can lead to system overload.

• The usable memory reduces continuously - some screensavers do not releasethe memory they use.

If you use a screensaver, you should deactivate it when running PCS 7.

6.2.2 Creating Backups

Use the following options to archive project data:

• The backup tool supplied with STEP 7

• PKZIP for Windows supplied on the CD

How to use these tools and the backup options are explained in the followingmanual: Process Control System PCS 7; Software Updates from PCS 7 Versionx.xx to Version y.yy.

6.2.3 Virus Scanners

Using a virus scanner when PCS 7 is running can cause problems with hardwareexpansions.

• When working with WinCC, dynamic virus protection using gatekeepermechanisms is not possible since this can lead to a blockage of the processinterface to the modules.

• We recommend that you run virus tests offline and activate the processinterface only after a hardware reset.

• Do not copy any unchecked data to a PCS 7 component.



6.2.4 Defragmentation Programs

Before starting a defragmentation program, you should return the authorizationsback from hard disk to diskette.

Caution!

The authorization files can be destroyed by defragmentation programs that movefixed blocks.

For more detailed information on handling authorizations, refer to the readme ofthe Authorsw.exe program.

6.2.5 Printer Drivers

Note:

We recommend that you use the printer drivers supplied with the operatingsystem. Using external drivers can lead to printing problems.

6.2.6 Data Exchange

Introduction

It is often necessary to transfer data from one PC system to another.

In PCS 7, the following programs are recommended for this purpose:

• For data exchange at the enterprise level with PCS 7, you can use @PCS7 asthe interface. To use this interface, you require the @aGlance/IT orWeb@aGlance program.

• To allow service personnel to access the PCS 7 PC, you can use the PC-Anywhere program (a minimum version is supplied with PCS 7 - can only beused in the host mode).

Application

These programs allow "remote access". This means that you can do the followingwhen working at other PCs:

• Execute commands and work on configurations

• Run checks

• Eliminate problems



Transfer Options

You can transfer data via:

• a modem

• serial and parallel connections

Modem

Operator stationPC SoftwarePC-Anywhere

Modem

Phone line

Customer Support Customer

SoftwarePC-Anywhere

Figure 6-1: Teleservice

PC Configuration and Authorization in PCS 7A5E00158139-01 A-1

A Software Packages and the Authorizations Required

The following table shows you which authorization you require for which software package.The software for PCS 7 V5.2 is supplied on 2 CDs.Note: As of V5.2, the PCS 7 Field Devices library is no longer supplied with PCS 7.

Product NameV

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PCS 7 ES OS SingleWorkstationSystemOS Client,Multiclient

OS Server(redundant andnon-redundant)BATCH flexibleServer redundant

Remarks

A= generally adequateX= necessary installation

Operating systems Not part of PCS 7

MS Windows NT

Workstation

V4.0 Microsoft license no A A

MS Windows NT

Server

V4.0 Microsoft Windows NT Server(normally 5 or 10 connectionlicenses included).

no M X

With bundle hardware and software, theproduct is supplied on separate CD.A= generally adequate M= recommendedfor multi-user operation

Operating systemservice pack version

SP 6a

(SP 5)

no X X X Standalone PC BATCH Station V4.x atleast service pack 3

Note on installing the NT serverMake sure that you have enough licenses.

Note on installing BATCH flexibleYou can install BATCH flexible on OS systems and as a single workstation system - operating system then as for OS

Miscellaneous

Internet Explorer V6.0(V5.0)

no X X X On extra CD (V5.0) for use of OPC

Adobe Acrobat Reader V4.05 yes X X X On CD2/2

PKZIP for Windows V4.0 no X X X On CD2/2

PC-Anywhere None, not full version no (X) (X) (X) For service only (only host mode)

Software Packages and the Authorizations Required

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PCS 7 ES

STEP 7 V5.1+

SP3

SIK/SIMATIC STEP 7 Basic V5.2 yes X

NCM S7 IndustrialEthernet

V5.1+SP2

SIK/SIMATIC NCMS7 –Ind. Ethernet V4.X Windows NT

yes (X)

NCM S7 PROFIBUS V5.1+SP3

NCM S7 PROFIBUS V4.X Windows NT yes (X)

(X) depending on selected bus system

S7-SCL V5.1+SP2+HF1

SIK/SIMATIC S7-SCL V5.2 yes X

CFC V5.2+SP1+HF3

SIK/SIMATIC CFC V5.2 yes X Limited to number of controllable function blocks(with the attribute S7_m_c) - levels: 250 or 3000 orunlimited

SFC V5.2+HF3

SIK/SIMATIC SFC V5.2 yes X

PH/IEA V5.2+HF4

yes X

PLC-OS Engineering V5.2+SP1

yes (X) (X) (X) (X) (X) (X)

PV InsInfo Server V5.2+SP1

yes (X) (X) (X) (X) (X) (X)

(X) Product is always installed when STEP 7 andWinCC are installed.

SFC Visualization V5.2+HF3

SIK/SIMATIC SFC Visualization V5.2 yes (X) X (X) (X) (X) (X) Product is always installed when WinCC isinstalled.

DOCPRO V5.0 SIK/SIMATIC DOCPRO V5.X yes X

S7-PLC Simulation V5.0+SP1+HF2

no

PCS 7 Driver Blocks V5.1 SIK/SIMATIC Driver Blocks V5.1 yes X

PCS 7 Driver Blocks V5.2+

HF2

SIK/SIMATIC Driver Blocks V5.2 yes X




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PCS 7 Library V5.2+

HF1

yes X X X X X X

PCS 7 FaceplateDesigner

V2.0 no X X X X X

PCS 7 PID Tuner V5.1+SP1

SIK/SIMATIC PID TUNER V5.1 yes X

S7-5412/Win NT V5.2+SP2

SIK/S7-5412/Windows NT yes (X) (X) (X) (X)




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PCS 7 PLC

S7-1613/Win NT V2.1+SP2

SIK/S7-1613/Windows NT yes (X) (X) (X) (X) (X)

S7-5412/Win NT V5.2+SP2


S7-5613/Win NT V2.1+SP1


BCE with Softnet V3.2+Sp1

SIK/SIMATIC NET BCE/ Windows NT yes (X) (X) (X) (X) (X)

S7-1413/WinNT (beingdiscontinued)

V5.2+SP2

SIK/S7-1413/Windows NT (X) (X) (X) (X) (X)

(X) depending on selected bus system

S7-RedConnect 1613 V1.4 yes (X)

S7-RedConnect 1413(being discontinued)

V1.3+SP3

SIK/SIMATIC S7-REDCONNECT

yes (X)

(X) depending on selected CP and only forarchive synchronization between redundant serverpairs

S7 H Systems V5.1+SP2

SIK/SIMATIC S7 H-Systems V5.x yes (X) (X)

S7 F Systems V5.0+SP1

SIK/SIMATIC S7 F Systems V5.x no (X) (X) Product supplied on extra CD




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PCS 7 - OS

SIK/SIMATIC WINCC (z) yes (z) (z) (z) (z) (z) CL License (z) = R(X) Level X=T � Run timeX=C � Configuration and Runtime

Max. number of configured variables in the WinCCExplorer = Level: 8K ; 64 K;150K

Upgrade possible

SIK/SIMATIC WINCC Basic ProcessCtrl

yes X X X X X X

SIK/SIMATIC WINCC Server yes X

SIK/SIMATIC WINCC Redundancy yes (X) Only required for redundancy

BasicProcessControl

V5.1+HF1

SIK/SIMATIC WINCC User Archives yes X X X X

SIK/SIMATIC WINCC AdvancedProcess Ctrl

yes X X X X

SIK/SIMATIC WINCC Storage yes (X) (X) Swap out archive externally

SIK/SIMATIC WINCC Chipcard yes (X) (X) (X) (X) WinCC Chipcard Reader required (only active inrun time)

WinCC

LTO V5.1+HF1

SIK/SIMATIC WINCC Video yes (X) (X) (X) (X) Only for video inserts

Drivers (Multi VGA) V1.0 no (X) (X) (X) (X) (X) (X) (X) Drivers for graphics cards, see readme of version

OPC V2.0.1 yes X X X X X Installed automatically with WinCC

Smart Tools V5.1 no (X) (X) Additional programs on PCS 7 Toolset CD2/2




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@PCS 7

@PCS 7 Web WriteAccess

V5.2 SIK/SIMATIC @PCS 7 Web RightAccess

yes X X X X X X

@PCS7 Full ClientAccess

V5.2 SIK/SIMATIC @PCS7 Full ClientAccess

yes X X X X X X

@PSCS 7 Server ToServer Communication

V5.2 SIK/SIMATIC @PSCS 7 Server toServer Communication

yes X X X X X X

@PCS 7 Web ReadAccess

V5.2 yes X X X X X X For Web@aGlance Clients - not for @aGlance/IT

Product Name Version Authorization Basic Setup BATCHServer

BATCHClient

Remarks

PCS 7 - BATCH

SIK/SIMATIC BATCH flexible RS no X Recipe system on PCS 7 Toolset CD2/2

SIK/SIMATIC BATCH flexible CS no X Batch control on PCS 7 Toolset CD2/2

SIK/SIMATIC BATCH flexible CV no X X Batch data management on PCS 7 Toolset CD2/2

BATCH flexible V4.02+SP3

SIK/SIMATIC BATCH flexible CP no X Batch scheduling (optional)on PCS 7 Toolset CD2/2



ES Package OS PackageProduct Name

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SIMATIC PDM

SIMATIC PDM V5.1+

SP2

SIK/SIMATIC PDM Basis StandaloneSIK/SIMATIC PDM Basis IntegratedSIK/SIMATIC PDM max. 128 TagsSIK/SIMATIC PDM max. 512 TagsSIK/SIMATIC PDM Tag Count unlimitedSIK/SIMATIC PDM HART ModemSIK/SIMATIC PDM HART MuxSIK/SIMATIC PDM ET200 HARTSIK/SIMATIC PDM Profibus DP/PASIK/SIMATIC PDM RoutingSIK/SIMATIC PDM RS 232SIK/SIMATIC PDM RS 485

no X Product supplied on extra CD

For more detailed information, please refer to theinformation on the product SIMATIC PDM




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PCS 7 Documentation

What's New in PCS 7 V5? V5.2 no X X X X X X X

Readme V5.2 no X X X X X X X

WRI file, on CD2 in folder "_Product_Information";installed by PCS 7 Tools

PCS 7 Configuration Manual V5.2 no X X X

PCS 7 Software Update V5.x → V5.2 V5.2 no X X X

PCS 7 Software Update V5.x →V5.2 withredundant OS

V5.2 no X X X

PCS 7 Software Update V4.xx →V5.2 V5.2 no X X X

PCS 7 Hardware List V5.2 no X X X

PDF file, on CD2 in folder "_Manuals";installed by PCS 7 Tools

PCS 7 Getting Started V5.2 yes (X) (X) (X) Introduction to configuration with PCS 7

PCS 7 Getting Started, Samples V5.2 yes (X) (X) (X) Introduction to configuration with PCS 7 withsample videos

PCS 7 Documentation CD 1 V5.2 no X X X Installed by PCS 7 Tools

PCS 7 Driver Blocks V5.2 no Not on CD, purchasable add-on product; sampleblock is installed during basic SETUP.

PC Configuration and Authorization in PCS 7A5E00158139-01 B-1

B Combinations of Packages and the Required Hardware

This appendix shows you which software you can combine on a PC. You may need to add new hardware.

• (X) - recommended

• (B) - can be used with restrictions - this combination affects the use of hardware resources (for example, monitors) or system resources.

• (N) - interferes with other components / combination is unsuitable/impractical.

Note: A PLC Engineering installation can be used on (B) OS single workstation system, but cannot be used at the same time.

PCS 7 ES OS Station (operator control and monitoring) BATCH Station (batchprocesses)

Component

ASEngineering

OSEngineering

OSSingleWork-stationSystem

OSServer

OS Serverredundant

OS Client Multi-client

BATCHServer

BATCHClient

Stand-alone PC

Remarks

AS Engineering X X B N N B B N B X

OS Engineering X X B N N B B N B X

OS Terminal (Client) B B X N N X X B B X

OS Terminal (Multiclient) B B X N N X X N B X

OS Server N N N X X N N X B X

OS Server (pair) N N N N X N N N N 2x X

BATCH Server N N B X N X N X B N

BATCH Client B B B N N B B B X X

Combinations of Packages and the Required Hardware

PC Configuration and Authorization in PCS 7B-2 A5E00158139-01

PC Configuration and Authorization in PCS 7A5E00158139-01 C-1

C Points to Note about PCS 7 Authorization

Introduction

Below, you will find notes from the readme file of the authorization diskette that willhelp you to install and use the authorization without any problems and avoid loss ofthe authorization or data.

Formatting, Compressing or Restoring

Do not forget to remove the authorizations before formatting, compressing, orrestoring your hard disk drive, or before installing a new operating system.

If a backup copy of your hard disk contains copies of authorizations, there is adanger that these copies may overwrite the valid installed authorizations when yourestore your backup data to the hard disk and destroy the valid authorizations.

To prevent a valid authorization from being overwritten by a backup copy, removeall authorizations before you make a backup copy or exclude the authorizationsfrom the backup.

Defragmentation

Make sure that you return the authorizations from your hard disk to theauthorization diskette before you use an optimization program to shift fixed blocksof data (defragmentation) on the hard disk (for example, Norton Speeddisk).

Free of Viruses

Note:

You should always carry out a virus check on your programming device or PCbefore installing or removing an authorization.

The authorization diskette must not be write-protected. Since the authorizationdiskette runs without write protection, there is a risk that viruses may betransferred from the hard disk to the diskette.

Points to Note about PCS 7 Authorization

PC Configuration and Authorization in PCS 7C-2 A5E00158139-01

Defective Cluster on the Hard Disk

The authorization causes a cluster to appear on the target drive which is identifiedas "defective". Do not attempt to restore this cluster.

Using the Emergency Authorization

If you lose the standard authorization, you can install what is known as anemergency authorization on the hard disk. This allows you to use the relevantsoftware package for a further 14 days, during which time you can either obtain anew full (standard) authorization or repair the defective authorization.

If you view the authorizations with the program AuthorsW, you will recognize theemergency authorizations by the "X" in front of the authorization name.

PC Configuration and Authorization in PCS 7A5E00158139-01 D-1

D Further Literature

The tables below list other sources of information and documentation.

Installation

Product /Module

Document

Operatingsystem

Valid product documentation of the manufacturer

Authorizations The online help of WinCC/(PCS 7 OS) contains comprehensiveinformation on the topic of "Authorizations" and "Emergencyauthorization"

PCS 7 Documentation

Documentation on the PCS 7 Documentation CD

SIEMENS Process Control System PCS 7; PCS 7 - What's New?.wri

General

SIEMENS Process Control System PCS 7; readme.wri

Modules SIEMENS Process Control System PCS 7;PCS 7 - Released Modules

Engineering SIEMENS Process Control System PCS 7; ConfigurationManual PCS 7 Engineering

SIEMENS Process Control System PCS 7;Software-Update from PCS 7 Version 4.02 to Version 5.2


SoftwareUpdates


Other Documentation

General SIEMENS Process Control System PCS 7; Brief Description

SIEMENS Process Control System PCS 7; Catalog ST PCS7Configuration

SIEMENS Interactive Catalog CA01; Automation and Drives

Further Literature

PC Configuration and Authorization in PCS 7D-2 A5E00158139-01

PC Configuration and Authorization in PCS 7A5E00158139-01 Glossary-1

Glossary

A

Archive

The operator station saves measured values and messages in archives so that thedata can be called up over a longer period of time.

B

Bus

A path for electrical systems allowing the exchange of data and control informationbetween various components of a computer architecture.

Bus System

Generic term for hardware components and the transmission specification for ↑bus.

C

CP

Communications Processor - communications module for installation in computersor programmable controllers.

D

DP

Distributed Peripheral I/Os - input/output modules used in a distributedconfiguration and located away from the CPU. The programmable controller andthe distributed I/Os are connected via the ↑ PROFIBUS DP bus system.

Glossary

PC Configuration and Authorization in PCS 7Glossary-2 A5E00158139-01

E

ES

Engineering System (ES) on a PC basis with which the process control system canbe conveniently adapted to the task in hand. The engineering system essentiallyconsists of a toolset of STEP 7, "higher-level" programming languages, WinCC,and process control libraries.

Ethernet

One of the earliest local area networks. Today, Ethernet is used on coaxial cable orfiber-optic cable.

F

Fast Ethernet

Fast variant of ↑ Ethernet. Approximately 10 x faster data transmission.

I

Industrial Ethernet

↑ Bus system for industrial application based on ↑ Ethernet

Internet

Worldwide network of UNIX data networks; originating from the universityenvironment. Today, the largest data network worldwide. On the INTERNET, the ↑TCP/IP protocol is used.

IP address

Address of a node on the ↑ Internet or Industrial ↑ Ethernet

ISO

International Standards Organization

Glossary


L

Library

Software package with block types grouped according to common characteristics.Installed with the ES.

A folder for objects that can be used more than once and that is not project-related.Blocks are made available according to certain criteria (block families, alphabeticalarrangement etc.) in block libraries. Different block libraries are used depending onthe target system or particular situation.

M

Messages

A message system is used for the chronological signaling and archiving of sporadicevents occurring in the process at a central location. The cause of a message canbe an event or a message frame.

In general, a distinction is made between operating messages, fault messages,and system messages. Operating messages are used to indicate a status in theprocess. Fault messages are used to indicate a problem in the process. Systemmessages are used to indicate error messages from other applications.

In the message system (Alarm Logging), messages that behave in a similar way(acknowledgment philosophy, color scheme for message states) can be groupedtogether in message classes and message types.

MPI

Multi-Point Interface.

The multipoint interface (MPI) is the programming device interface of SIMATIC S7.This allows programmable modules, text displays, and operator panels to bereached from a central point. Nodes on the MPI can communicate with each other.

O

Office / works management level

Computer-supported enterprise-wide information system of a company.

Operability, permanent

Permanent operability is achieved when only one of two equivalent active systemsis required to handle the operator control and monitoring tasks. Control of theprocess is not affected by the failure of any one operator control and monitoringcomponent.

Glossary


Operating system

A collective term for all functions which, in conjunction with the hardware, controland monitor the execution of the user programs, the distribution of the operationalequipment among the individual user programs, and the maintenance of theoperating mode (for example standard operating systems MS-WINDOWS, real-time operating system M7 RMOS32).

OS

Operator station. A station for controlling and monitoring the process. In PCS 7, theWinCC software system is used for the OS with which all the process monitoringand control functions can be implemented.

P

PG/PC interface

A configuration tool for installing/uninstalling communication modules,adding/deleting interfaces and assigning parameters to communications modules(for example bus profile, node number etc.).

PROFIBUS

PROcess Field Bus – a fieldbus complying with EN 50170 Vol. 2 PROFIBUS(DIN 19245; bus system for industrial application based on PROFIBUS).

PROFIBUS stands for Process Field Bus. PROFIBUS is an industry standard fornetworking field devices (for example, drives, actuators, sensors). PROFIBUS canbe used with the DP (Distributed Peripheral I/O), FMS (Fieldbus MessageSpecification), and PA (Process Automation) protocols.

Programmable controller (PLC)

A programmable logic controller is a programmable controller (PLC) in SIMATICS7, a complete device (PLC with integrated control unit)SIMATIC C7 or a SIMATIC M7 automation system.

Programming device (PG)

Portable personal computer in a special compact design intended for use inindustry. A PG is fully equipped for programming SIMATIC programmable logiccontrollers.

Glossary


R

Routing

Establishment of communications connections beyond the boundaries of subnets.

Runtime

Process control; the operator controls and monitors the process on the operatorstation (OS).

S

Server name

The server name is often required for addressing a computer (PC) in a network.You will find the server name under "Start (Windows NT taskbar) > Settings >Control Panel > Network > Computer Name".

SIMATIC Manager

Graphic user interface for the SIMATIC user under the operating system. Generalstarting point for configuring and programming the SIMATIC S7.

Subnet

Part of a network. The parameters of the nodes in a subnet must match up (forexample, in PROFIBUS). The subnet includes bus components and all theattached stations. Subnets can, for example, be interconnected using gateways toform a network.

T

TCP/IP

Transport Control Protocol / Internet Protocol – a standard for communicationbetween PCs and over the ↑ Internet.

Teleservice

From a central point, it is possible to investigate errors and their causes directly onthe PLC or OS of the customer. The service center is linked by a modem andspecial software ( for example Laplink orPC-Anywhere) in the customer system.

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AArchiving tool..................................................6-3

BBATCH flexible ...............................................4-1Batch processes.................. See BATCH flexibleBranch & Merge ..................... See Configuration

CColor scheme/font size...................................6-2Configuration

Branch & Merge .........................................2-3multi-user mode..........................................2-4RAID systems...........................................1-10special configuration.................................1-10

Configuration examplesPCS 7 ES ...................................................2-2

DDatabase server .............................................2-5Defragmentation programs.............................6-4

EEngineering system........................................2-1Engineering System .................... See PCS 7 ES

FFaceplates......................................................6-2

IInstallation instructions

general .......................................................1-6Installation notes

BATCH flexible ...........................................4-6PCS 7 ES .................................................2-13PCS 7 OS.................................................3-12terminal bus................................................5-3

Interface .........................................................3-7

MMulti VGA cards .............................................4-5

NNetwork Components .................................... 5-1Network optimization ................................... 5-10Network settings ............................................ 5-3

OOperator control and monitoring system.............

.................................................See PCS 7 OSOperator Station ..........................See PCS 7 OSOptimization

optimization of server/client ....................... 1-7OS

client/multiclient ......................................... 3-6OS single workstation system............. 3-3, 3-4redundant servers...................................... 3-5server.................................................. 3-4, 3-5

PPackage......................................................... 3-7Paging file ...................................................... 6-1PCS 7 ES....................................................... 2-1PCS 7 OS ...................................................... 3-1Plant bus................................... See System busPrinter drivers ................................................ 6-4

RRAID systems.........................See Configuration

SSample configurations

BATCH flexible .......................................... 4-2PCS 7 OS .................................................. 3-2

Screensaver............................................ 6-1, 6-3Server project ................................................ 3-7Software

installation.................................................. 1-6software for PCS 7 ES............................... 2-9Software for PCS 7 OS............................ 3-10

TTerminal bus.................................................. 5-2

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UUsers (multi-users)......................................... 2-3

VVirus scanners ............................................... 6-3

WWork memory ......................................... 1-5, 2-7

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