PCS 7 - Operating Instructions Operator Station Process Control

SIMATIC PCS 7 PCS 7 OS process control

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Preface 1Additional documentation 2Functions of the PCS 7 OS in process mode 3PCS 7 OS process mode - user interface 4System operator inputs 5Graphic system - display and operation of process pictures

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Trend system - analysis of processes 7Message system - diagnostics for processes

8Reports system - documentation of processes

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Archive System - Displaying Archives 10PCS 7 Maintenance Station - Servicing the Plant

11Creating a Plant-Specific Process Control Manual

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Process Control SystemPCS 7 V7.0 SP1PCS 7 OS Process Control

Operating Instructions

09/2007A5E00808634-02

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Table of contents1 Preface.............................................................................................................92 Additional documentation................................................................................153 Functions of the PCS 7 OS in process mode.......................................................174 PCS 7 OS process mode - user interface............................................................19

4.1 Introduction.............................................................................................................194.2 Purpose of the user interface...................................................................................194.3 Layout of the user interface.....................................................................................204.4 Appearance of the cursor during process operation................................................214.5 Overview area..........................................................................................................224.5.1 Purpose of the overview area..................................................................................224.5.2 Operator control functions in the overview area......................................................234.6 Work area................................................................................................................264.6.1 Work area................................................................................................................264.7 Key area..................................................................................................................274.7.1 Purpose of the button area......................................................................................274.7.2 Operator control functions in button set 1...............................................................284.7.3 Operator control functions in button set 2...............................................................324.7.4 Operator control functions in the button set of the message system......................344.8 Window types for process operation........................................................................364.8.1 Window types for process operation........................................................................36

5 System operator inputs....................................................................................415.1 What are system operator inputs?...........................................................................415.2 Overview of system operator inputs........................................................................425.3 Log on and log off for OS process control................................................................435.3.1 Overview of the options for logging on for process control......................................435.3.2 How to log on for process control using a password................................................445.3.3 How to log on for process control using a smart card..............................................455.3.4 How to log on for process control using a biometric system....................................455.3.5 How to log off as a user...........................................................................................465.3.6 How to change the user for process control.............................................................485.3.7 How to exit process mode........................................................................................49

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5.4 Making input to the system.....................................................................................505.4.1 How to display tooltips for toolbar buttons..............................................................505.4.2 How to display picture information..........................................................................505.4.3 How to print the screen content..............................................................................525.4.4 How to acknowledge messages...............................................................................535.4.5 How to acknowledge a signaling device...................................................................545.4.6 How to create new users and assign permissions....................................................555.4.7 How to display your system configuration monitoring.............................................575.4.8 How to open the BATCH Control Center...................................................................595.4.9 How to visualize an SFC chart in process mode.......................................................605.4.10 How to open the Route Control Center....................................................................615.4.11 How to change the language of the user interface..................................................625.4.12 How to display print jobs.........................................................................................645.4.13 How to display a print preview.................................................................................656 Graphic system - display and operation of process pictures...............................67

6.1 Functions and Outputs of the Graphic System.........................................................676.2 Process Pictures.......................................................................................................686.3 Elements in Process Pictures...................................................................................696.4 What are Process Controls?.....................................................................................726.5 Operator input in the overview area........................................................................746.5.1 Overview of operator input in the overview area.....................................................746.5.2 How to navigate to plant areas................................................................................756.5.3 How to open the Picture Tree Navigator..................................................................766.5.4 How to acknowledge messages in the message line...............................................786.5.5 Group display status................................................................................................796.5.6 How to display the source of the alarm using the group display..............................816.5.7 How to work with the loop in alarm function............................................................826.5.8 How to display the "extended message line"...........................................................836.6 Operator input in the button area............................................................................846.6.1 Overview of operator input in the button area.........................................................846.6.2 How to create the incoming alarm list.....................................................................846.6.3 How to lock and unlock messages...........................................................................856.6.4 How to select pictures with the "Picture via process tag" button.............................876.6.5 How to select pictures directly.................................................................................906.6.6 How to Select Pictures with the "Picture via Name" Button.....................................926.6.7 Saving, retrieving and deleting screen compositions...............................................946.6.7.1 Introduction.............................................................................................................946.6.7.2 How to save a screen composition...........................................................................956.6.7.3 How to display the saved screen composition.........................................................966.6.7.4 How to delete a screen composition........................................................................97


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6.7 Operator control in process pictures........................................................................986.7.1 Overview of Operator Process Controls in Process Pictures.....................................986.7.2 Block Icons and Faceplates......................................................................................996.7.3 Standardized Operator Control and Display Bar in Faceplates...............................1026.7.4 How to Open a Faceplate.......................................................................................1036.7.5 How to Acknowledge Messages in Faceplates.......................................................1046.7.6 How to Lock Messages in Faceplates.....................................................................1076.7.7 How to Unlock Messages in Faceplates..................................................................1086.7.8 How to Change the View within a Faceplate..........................................................1096.7.9 How to Open the Loop Display of a Faceplate........................................................1106.7.10 Operator control in faceplates...............................................................................1116.7.10.1Overview of Operator Process Controls in Faceplates............................................1116.7.10.2How to Perform Operator Digital Value Inputs.......................................................1116.7.10.3How to Perform Operator Analog Value Inputs.......................................................1137 Trend system - analysis of processes..............................................................115

7.1 Functions and Outputs of the Trend System..........................................................1157.2 Manipulating Trend Groups....................................................................................1177.2.1 Manipulating Trend Groups with Archive Tags.......................................................1177.2.2 Manipulating Trend Groups with Online Tags.........................................................1207.2.3 Operator Control of Trend Groups with Archive and Online Tags...........................1237.2.4 How to Work with Stored Trend Groups.................................................................1237.3 Creating new trend groups....................................................................................1247.3.1 How to Create New Trend Groups with Archive Tags.............................................1247.3.2 How to Create New Trend Groups with Online Tags...............................................1277.3.3 How to Create New Trend Groups with Archive and Online Tags...........................130

8 Message system - diagnostics for processes....................................................1338.1 Functions and Outputs of the Message System.....................................................1338.2 Structure and States of Messages..........................................................................1358.3 Message Lists in PCS 7...........................................................................................1378.4 Message and System Behavior..............................................................................1388.5 Acknowledgment Scheme for PCS 7......................................................................1418.6 Operator Control Functions in Message Lists.........................................................1428.6.1 Overview of the Functions in Message Lists...........................................................1428.6.2 Meaning of Column Headings and Message Blocks................................................1458.6.3 Filtering messages.................................................................................................1468.6.3.1 User-defined message filters.................................................................................1468.6.3.2 "Selection" dialog box............................................................................................1478.6.3.3 How to create a message filter..............................................................................1508.6.3.4 How to call a message filter...................................................................................1518.6.3.5 How to reset "Criteria" in a message list filter.......................................................1528.6.4 Hiding messages....................................................................................................1538.6.4.1 Message hiding......................................................................................................1538.6.4.2 How to Hide Messages...........................................................................................1548.6.4.3 How to Display the "Hidden List"...........................................................................1568.6.4.4 How to display the "List of messages to be hidden"..............................................1578.6.4.5 How to Show Hidden Messages.............................................................................1588.6.5 Sorting messages..................................................................................................1598.6.5.1 How to Sort Messages in Message Lists Alphabetically..........................................159

9 Reports system - documentation of processes.................................................1619.1 Functions and Outputs of the Report System.........................................................161

10 Archive System - Displaying Archives..............................................................16310.1 Functions and Outputs of the Archive System.......................................................16310.2 Archive for Process Values, Messages and Reports...............................................16610.3 How to Display a Trends Graph and Select the Display Period...............................16710.4 How to Display a Message List and Select the Display Period................................16810.5 Displaying and Exporting Archived Data with the StoragePlus WebViewer............16910.5.1 Displaying Process Values, Messages and Reports................................................16910.5.2 Displaying Archived Data on a Remote PC.............................................................17010.5.3 Exporting Process Values and Messages................................................................17110.6 Determining, Attaching and Detaching Archive Time Periods................................17210.6.1 How to Determine the Time Period of the Archives................................................17210.6.2 How to Attach Swapped-out Archive Segments.....................................................17410.6.3 How to Detach Attached Archive Segments...........................................................175

11 PCS 7 Maintenance Station - Servicing the Plant..............................................17711.1 The PCS 7 Maintenance Station.............................................................................177


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11.2 Overview of PCS 7 Maintenance Station diagnostics screens.................................17911.3 PCS 7 Components with Diagnostics Capability.....................................................18111.4 Design and Structure of the Diagnostics Screens..................................................18211.4.1 Design and Structure of the Diagnostics Screens..................................................18211.5 Operator inputs in diagnostics screens..................................................................18511.5.1 Overview of Operator Controls in Diagnostics Screens..........................................18511.5.2 How to Open the Diagnostics Overview Screen.....................................................18511.5.3 How to Open Diagnostics Screens with the Group Display in the Overview Area...18811.5.4 How to Open a Diagnostics Faceplate....................................................................18911.5.5 Buttons in the Diagnostics Overview Screen..........................................................19011.6 Diagnostics Icons and Maintenance Icons in PCS 7................................................19111.6.1 Display of Diagnostic and Maintenance Icons........................................................19111.6.2 Diagnostic and Maintenance Icons in Block Icons..................................................19211.6.3 Diagnostic and Maintenance Icons in Faceplates...................................................19511.6.4 Message Classes in the Group Display...................................................................19611.6.5 Status Display for Redundant Components............................................................19611.7 Information and Operations in Diagnostic Faceplates............................................20211.7.1 Available Views of the Diagnostics Faceplates.......................................................20211.7.2 Operator Control Functions in all Faceplates.........................................................20411.7.3 Operator input functions in the diagnostics faceplates..........................................20511.7.3.1"Call Hardware Project" button..............................................................................20511.7.3.2"Call Simatic PDM" button......................................................................................20611.7.3.3"Call configuration data" button............................................................................20711.7.4 Diagnostic faceplate: "Identification" View............................................................20811.7.5 Diagnostic faceplate: "Maintenance" view.............................................................20911.7.6 How to export individual component data.............................................................21511.7.7 Diagnostic faceplate: "Messages" view..................................................................21611.7.8 Diagnostic faceplate: "Monitoring1" View..............................................................21711.7.9 Diagnostic faceplate: "Monitoring2" view..............................................................21911.7.10 Diagnostic faceplate: "Monitoring3" view..............................................................22011.7.11 Diagnostic faceplate: "Diagnostics" view...............................................................22211.7.12 Diagnostic faceplate: "Parameter" view.................................................................22411.7.13 Diagnostics faceplate: "Change Report" view........................................................22511.7.14 Diagnostics faceplate: "CPU function block", "Performance" view.........................22611.7.15 Diagnostics faceplate: "CPU function block", "OBx..." view....................................22811.7.16 Diagnostics faceplate: "CPU function block", "Parameters" view...........................23011.7.17 Diagnostic faceplate: "Global Asset Block" "Monitoring" view (user-specific)........23211.7.18 Diagnostic faceplate: "Global Asset Block" "Diagnostics view" (user-specific).......233

12 Creating a Plant-Specific Process Control Manual............................................23512.1 Creation of a plant-specific process control manual for operators.........................23512.2 How to Create a Plant-specific Process Control Manual for Operators....................236Index.............................................................................................................237

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1 Preface 1Purpose of this documentation

This documentation provides detailed instructions for operator control and monitoring of processes using the SIMATIC PCS 7 process control system, including all necessary information for safe operation.

AssumptionsThe following is assumed for the functions and operations in these operating instructions:● A project created with SIMATIC PCS 7 is available.● The PCS 7 project is loaded on the OS and the process mode is active.

Target groupThis manual serves as operating instructions for operators who perform operator control and monitoring of the process. This documentation is aimed at persons involved in the areas of operator control, planning, configuration and maintenance of automation systems with SIMATIC PCS 7.This documentation can also be used by project engineers to create tailor-made operating manuals/process control manuals for plant operators. Use the included source document in MS Word format for further editing.The "PCS7 - Operator Station Process Control User Manual.doc" is available in the "_Manuals\<language*>" folder on the PCS 7 Toolset DVD. * Select your regional <language>.You will find more information on this topic in the section titled "Creation of a plant-specific process control manual for operators (Page 226)".

Required basic knowledgeYou require general knowledge of automation engineering to understand this manual.It is also assumed that users have sufficient knowledge of using Windows operating systems for PC stations. Since process control with SIMATIC PCS 7 is based on the PCS 7 Engineering System and the PCS 7 Operator Station, knowledge of and experience using the engineering software is required. This knowledge is provided by the following PCS 7 configuration manuals:● Process Control System PCS 7; Engineering System● Process Control System PCS 7; Operator Station

Validity of the documentationThis documentation is valid for the Process Control System; PCS 7 Toolset software package, V7.0 SP1 or higher.


Readme fileYou can read the latest information updating the documentation in the readme file:● The readme file can be found on the DVD Process Control System; PCS 7 Toolset.● You can open the readme file after having installed PCS 7 by selecting the Start > SIMATIC > Product Info > <language*> > PCS 7 - Readme command.* Select your regional <language>.

ConventionsIn this documentation the designations of elements of the user 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.


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Changes compared with the previous versionBelow you will find an overview of the most important changes in the documentation over the previous version:● Language switchoverIf the Chinese version of PCS 7 is installed you can switch the user interface between Chinese and English.You will find more information on this topic in the section titled "How to change the user interface language (Page 58)".● Filtering in message listsUsers can create message filters for message visualization in the message lists.Additional information is available in the section "Filtering messages (Page 138)".● Online Trend Control

– Extended zoom functionIt is now possible to use the zoom function with trends for the purpose of zooming in and out.You will find more information on this topic in the sections titled "Controlling trend groups containing archive tags (Page 112)" and "Controlling trend groups containing online tags (Page 115)".– Display in percentA relative scale running from 0 to 100% can be displayed for all the trends in a trend group.You will find more information on this topic in the section titled "Controlling trend groups containing archive tags (Page 112)" and "Controlling trend groups containing online tags (Page 115)".– Tag properties are automatically adopted as trend parameters.A maximum value, minimum value and the label for the value axis can be adopted automatically.You will find more information on this topic in the section titled: "Functions and performance of the trend system (Page 110)".

● PCS 7 maintenance station– The Web Interface can be called for handling network components.You will find more information on this topic in the section titled ""Call configuration data" button (Page 198)".– Component data can be exported.You will find more information on this topic in the section titled "How to export individual component data (Page 206)".– Export of ID dataThe storage location path for the export file can be modified.You will find more information in this topic in the section titled "Buttons of the diagnostics overview screen (Page 183)".

PCS 7 glossaryA PCS 7 glossary which defines the key technical terms used in the documentation is available on the SIMATIC PCS 7; Manual Collection DVD or via the SIMATIC Manager help menu in the PCS 7 software (menu command Help > Contents > "Glossary" button).

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2 Additional documentation 2Additional documentation

The following table lists documentation in which you will find additional information. All content of the electronic manuals (PDF) is also found in the Online Help.

Online help / manual Purpose After installation of SIMATIC PCS 7, can be opened with:Online help:Help on PCS 7, Configuration - Engineering SystemManual Process Control System PCS 7; Engineering System

This supports you when configuring with the SIMATIC PCS 7 Process Control System on an engineering station.

Online Help:Start > SIMATIC > Documentation > <Language*> PCS 7 - Engineering System Configuring ManualManual:Start > SIMATIC > Documentation > <Language*> PCS 7 - Engineering System Configuring Manual

Online help:Help on PCS 7, Configuration - Operator StationManual:Process Control System PCS 7 Operator Station

This supports you when configuring with the SIMATIC PCS 7 Process Control System on an operator station.

Online Help:Start > SIMATIC > Documentation > <Language*> PCS 7 - Basic Documentation > Configuration - Operator StationManual:Start > SIMATIC > Documentation > <Language*> PCS 7 - Operator Station Configuring Manual

Manual:SIMATIC Logon,SIMATIC Electronic Signature

This supports you when setting up central access authorizations administration with SIMATIC Logon.

Manual:Start > SIMATIC > Documentation > <Language*> SIMATIC Logon

Manual:Process Control System PCS 7PCS 7 Faceplates

The documentation describes the graphic representation and functions of faceplates and block icons.

Manual:Start > SIMATIC > Documentation > <Language*> PCS 7 Faceplates Manual

Manual:Process Control System PCS 7Library

The documentation describes the functions, block I/Os and input/output fields of the respective faceplates.

Manual:Start > SIMATIC > Documentation > <Language*> PCS 7 - Manual for Library V7.0

Manual:SFC Visualization - manual for S7The SFC Visualization documentation supports you when configuring for the SFC visualization and describes how SFC charts and instances can be controlled and monitored by the operator.

Manual:Start > SIMATIC > Documentation > <Language*> SFC Visualization - Manual for S7

Online help:StoragePlus Information SystemThis supports you in the design of view for OS reports and SIMATIC BATCH protocol

Online help:Start > SIMATIC >StoragePlus > StoragePlus Information System


Online help / manual Purpose After installation of SIMATIC PCS 7, can be opened with:Manual:SIMATIC BATCH

The documentation describes how batch process can be automated using the SIMATIC BATCH program package from SIMATIC PCS 7.

Manual:Start > SIMATIC > Documentation > <Language*> SIMATIC BATCH

Manual:SIMATIC Route Control

The documentation describes how the transport of materials and products can be automated in plants using the SIMATIC Route Control program package from SIMATIC PCS 7.

Manual:Start > SIMATIC > Documentation > <Language*> SIMATIC Route Control Manual

* Enter your regional language.


3 Functions of the PCS 7 OS in process mode 3Functional areas of the PCS 7 OS

The individual functions of the operator control and monitoring system are organized according to the following functional areas on the basis of what they do.● Graphics system - display and operator control of the process picturesProcess information is displayed in the graphics system in process pictures, trends, or message pictures so that the current technological relationships and situation can be quickly recognized. The various pieces of process information are displayed via system controls. You use operator process controls to intervene quickly and precisely in the running process.● Trend system - analyzing the processThe process values acquired and stored during process control are displayed in trends and can be used to analyze the process. Trend displays are displayed in process pictures, process windows or faceplates.● Message system - process diagnosticsMessages can be divided into four types:

– Process messages– Process control messages– Operating messages– System messagesMessages from the automation system are displayed in chronological order in various message lists. Messages are displayed in message lists or acknowledged by the operator, if the operator has been assigned the relevant permission.

● Logging system - documenting the processDuring process control, the logging system is used to document operations and messages and to acquire, process and output configured reports to a printer.● Archive system - storage and display of process values, messages and logs.During process control, the archive system is used to store and display process values, messages and logs.

Organization of this documentationFollowing the introduction to the user interface below, you will find a section describing each functional area and the associated operator functions.


4 PCS 7 OS process mode - user interface 44.1 Introduction

This section introduces you to the purpose, layout and various functions of the user interface for the OS in process mode. A project from the chemical industry is used as an example.

4.2 Purpose of the user interface

PurposeEssentially, the user interface for the OS in process mode fulfills the following purposes:● The user interface provides you with a continuous overview of the entire plant and draws the plant operator's attention to problems.● The user interface enables you to quickly change screens and navigate to specific process screens in which problems have occurred.● The user interface enables fast operator control sequences using operator buttons at "standardized" positions.


4.3 Layout of the user interface

Areas in the user interfaceThe user interface of the OS in process mode is divided into the following areas:● Overview area, see area 1 in the figure below● Work area, see area 2 in the figure below● Key area, see area 3 in the figure below

Description of the areasThe size of the user interface and the sizes of the three areas within it are specified by the configuration. The overview area and button area are always displayed. The work area displays message lists and individual process pictures that may have faceplates and operator control windows superimposed for process control, or dialog windows superimposed for system operator inputs. The button area consists of two sets of buttons. The operator can switch from one set to the other. An additional button set is provided for operator control of the message system.

4.4 Appearance of the cursor during process operation

Form of the cursorYou perform operator control functions in the "overview area", "work area" and "button area" by moving the cursor to a command button or an icon and pressing the left mouse button.You perform operator control functions when the cursor turns into a control cursor:


PCS 7 OS process mode - user interface4.8 Appearance of the cursor during process operation

No operator control can be performed if the cursor does not change.The cursor becomes a text cursor when you enter setpoints:


PCS 7 OS process mode - user interface4.8 Overview area

4.5 Overview area

4.5.1 Purpose of the overview area

Purpose of the overview areaThe overview area provides you with a constant overview of the status of the entire plant. The overview area is used for monitoring and fast detection of problems in the various areas of the plant. The overview area is displayed in various layouts according to the configuration. You can define an OS-specific layout in the OS project editor. The illustrations in this description are based on the "SIMATIC standard 1024*768" layout (standard resolutions may be selected up to 1600*1200). Each plant area is represented by an area selection button in the overview area. If you click on an area selection button, the corresponding process picture of the highest picture hierarchy level is displayed in the work area. The message with the highest priority is displayed in the overview area. If two messages have the same priority, the latest one is displayed.

Example of an overview area



4.5.2 Operator control functions in the overview area

Operator control functionsThe "Icon/Function" column shows the icon and tooltip displayed during process control in the overview area. The reference in the "Assignment to function area" column shows you where to find more detailed information on the individual functions.

Icon/function Explanation/functionality Assignment to function area

Extended message line (Page 78)Opens a list displaying all received messages.The list is displayed as a message window in the work area.

Message system

Loop in alarm (Page 77)Opens a process picture or faceplate containing the source of the message or caused by the message displayed in the message line. The configuration in the block list editor on the OS determines whether the process picture or the faceplate is displayed. The process picture is displayed as a new picture in the work area. The faceplate is displayed as a loop display in the work area and is superimposed over the process picture.

Graphic system

Message line part 1

Message line part 2

The latest incoming message with the highest priority is displayed in the message line. The operator buttons and "Loop in alarm" and "Message acknowledgment" functions relate to the message displayed in the message line.The message line displays only messages that can be acknowledged with the "Operator process controls" access permission.

Message system

Message acknowledgment button (Page 73)

Acknowledges the currently displayed message in the message line.When the currently displayed message in the message line is acknowledged with the acknowledgment button, it disappears from the message line. The now current and still unacknowledged message is displayed.

Message system

Display of current date and timeShows the date and time in digital format. None

Activated area selection command button (Page 71)

Disabled area selection command button

Displays the corresponding area picture in the work area. The process picture configured at the highest level is displayed. An activated plant area is identified by a colored frame around the area selection button.The button labels are formed from the names of the hierarchy folders in the plant view in SIMATIC Manager. All of the hierarchy folders created here are entered in process mode in the overview area.

Graphic system



Icon/function Explanation/functionality Assignment to function area

Group display for the plant area (Page 76)

The group display shows the states of messages associated with a plant area in graphic form. You must click on each individual message button in the group display to display the corresponding process picture with the source of the message. A distinction is made between the following message states in the group display:A=Alarm violation of the alarm limit (white on red)W=Warning violation of the warning limit (black on yellow)S=Process control disturbance (yellow on black)O=Operator prompt (white on purple)X=Message disabled

Graphic system

Open Picture Tree Navigator (Page 71)

Opens the process window of the Picture Tree Navigator in the work area.The Picture Tree Navigator helps you to quickly select secondary process pictures in a plant area and to display them in the work area of the user interface.

System function

Screen printout/hardcopy (Page 48)

Starts a printout of the screen content. The currently displayed process control screen content is written to a temporary file and immediately output to a connected printer.

System function

Password (Page 41)Operator button for user logon and logoff for process control. The name of the currently logged on user is displayed. Clicking on the "Password" icon displays the "System Logon" dialog box in the work area. If you have installed SIMATIC Logon, the "SIMATIC Logon Service" dialog box opens instead for user logon.When you click on the "Logout" button in the logon dialog box, the logged on user is logged off. Process mode closes and all operator controls are locked. The operator controls are enabled only after you log on again for process control.

System function


PCS 7 OS process mode - user interface4.8 Work area

4.6 Work area

4.6.1 Work area

Display of process picturesThe individual process pictures of the various plant areas are displayed in the work area. The process is displayed, controlled and operated here. Process pictures are displayed in the work area as a result of the following operator actions:● Selecting an area selection button in the overview area● Selecting a process picture via the Picture Tree Navigator in the overview area● Selecting one of the picture selection dialogs "Picture selection via measurement point" or "Picture selection by name" in the button set● Selecting one of the navigation buttons for the picture hierarchy in the button set● Selecting the "Recall screen composition" function in the button set, if you (as the logged-on operator) have assembled process pictures using the "Save screen composition" function● Selecting the picture memory function in the button set such as "Output picture" or "Previous picture"


PCS 7 OS process mode - user interface4.8 Key area

4.7 Key area

4.7.1 Purpose of the button area

IntroductionTwo button sets with standardized operator buttons are defined for process control in the OS. Button set 1 is displayed when you start process mode. Use the operator buttons in the button sets to toggle between them.

Button set 1

Button set 2

Button color schemeSome buttons are display in color in two ways as can be seen in the figure above, "Button set 1, fourth button from right":● Grayed out: The operator buttons in the button set are not active and cannot be used. For example, the operator does not have the required authorization or process pictures are missing.● Colored: The operator buttons in the button set are active and can be used.

Switching between the button setsYou use the operator buttons shown here to toggle between the two button sets.

Tooltips for the operator buttonsWhen you place the cursor on one of the operator buttons within the set, the corresponding Tooltip is displayed. It contains a brief explanation of this operator button. The function is executed when you click the right mouse button.



4.7.2 Operator control functions in button set 1

Overview of operator control functionsThe following tables lists the functions of button set 1.The "Icon/function" column shows the icon and tooltip displayed during process control. The "Required permission" column shows the permission levels required to use this function from the User Administrator. The reference in the "Assignment to function area" column shows you where to find more detailed information on the individual functions.

Icon/function Explanation/functionality Required permission Assignment to function area

Change to button set 2 (Page 25)

If you have logged on to process control, button set 1 is displayed. To switch to button set 2, click the button shown here.

None System function

Password (Page 41)

Logs a user on and off for process control.Clicking on the "Password" icon displays the "System Logon" dialog box in the work area. If you have installed SIMATIC Logon, the "SIMATIC Logon Service" dialog box opens instead for user logon.When you click the "Logout" button in the logon dialog box, the current user is logged off, process control closes, and all operator controls are disabled. The operator controls are enabled only after you log on again for process control.


Message system (Page 79)

Opens the message system with the incoming alarm list displayed in the work area. The incoming alarm list shows the messages from areas for which the user has permission and are not yet acknowledged. If the message system is open, a new button set (specifically for the message system) is displayed in the button area.

None Message system

Reports (Page 60)

Opens the "Reports" system dialog box that provides you with an overview of all reports. The dialog box provides you with additional information on the print jobs used in process mode.

Authorization for area System function

Recall/configure trend groups (Page 110)

Opens the "Load/configure trend groups" system dialog box.This function is used to display graphically how selected process values change over time.

Authorization for area Trend system

Picture selection via process tag (Page 82)

Opens the "Picture selection via measurement point" system dialog.This function is used to select a graphic based on the measurement point name and to display it in the work area.

NoneThe authori-zation check is performed in the system dialog (Authori-zation for Area)

Graphic system




Picture via name (Page 87)

Opens the "Picture selection via name" system dialog box.This function is used to select a graphic based on a name and to display it in the work area.

NoneThe authori-zation check is performed in the system dialog (Authori-zation for Area)

Graphic system

Picture left (Page 71)

Displays the process picture that is located within the subarea level to the left of the previously displayed process picture in the work area.This function is used to call up process pictures from the picture hierarchy and to display them in the work area.


Picture above (Page 71)

Displays the process picture that is located in the next higher area level in the work area.This function is used to call up process pictures from the picture hierarchy and to display them in the work area.


Picture below (Page 71)

Displays the process picture located in the next lower area level in the work area.This function is used to call up process pictures from the picture hierarchy and to display them in the work area.


Picture right (Page 71)

Displays the process picture that is located within the subarea level to the right of the previously displayed process picture in the work area.This function is used to call up process pictures from the picture hierarchy and to display them in the work area.


Previous picture (Page 85)

Displays the process picture last displayed in the work area. None System function

Next picture (Page 85)

Displays the process picture selected next in the work area. None System function

Store picture (Page 85)

This function saves the currently displayed process picture enabling you to later display it using the "Output picture" command.


Recall picture (Page 85)

This displays the process picture saved with the "Store picture" function in the work area.None System function

Call up screen composition (Page 91)

Opens a screen composition of pictures and windows that has been previously saved.Only the screen compositions stored with the "Save screen composition" function can be selected in the dialog box. Screen compositions are assigned to the operator logged on and are available only to this operator.


Bookmark screen composition (Page 90)

Saves the current composition of pictures and windows on the screen, enabling you to call it up again later.Authorization for area System function




Clear screen composition (Page 92)

Deletes a screen composition of pictures and windows that has been previously saved.Authorization for area System function

System configuration (Page 53)

Displays in the work area the picture of the plant configuration that was configured in the "Lifebeat Monitoring" editor on the OS.This function is used to monitor OS servers, OS clients and automation systems (AS) that can be accessed over PC networks and industrial networks. In process mode, the operating state of each monitored object is displayed. The following states can be displayed: Connection established Connection not established = Fault


Picture information (Page 46)

Opens a dialog box in the work area providing information on the currently displayed process picture.None System function

Acknowledge horn (Page 49)

Acknowledges a queued signal from a signaling device, such as a horn. However, the alarm that triggered the horn is not acknowledged with this function.This function is also available in button set 2.


Acknowledge message (Page 49)

Acknowledges all the visible messages displayed in a process picture in the work area. The same function is available in button set 2.

Operator process inputSystem function



4.7.3 Operator control functions in button set 2

Overview of operator control functionsThe following tables lists the functions of button set 2.The "Icon/function" column shows the icon and tooltip displayed during process control. The "Required permission" column shows the permission levels required to use this function from the User Administrator. The reference in the "Assignment to function area" column shows you where to find more detailed information on the individual functions.


Change to button set 1 (Page 25)

Switches from button set 2 back to button set 1. None System function

Change language (Page 58)

Opens a dialog box in the work area in which you can select the required language for the user interface.Monitoring System function

BATCH Control Center (Page 55)

Opens the SIMATIC BATCH Control Center application.This button is only available when SIMATIC BATCH is installed. The function opens the BATCH Control Center when BATCH Start Coordinator has been previously run.The BATCH Control Center is used to control and monitor the batch processes. The permission of the logged-on operator to work in the BATCH Control Center is verified.


SFC Visualization (Page 56)

Opens the "Open SFC" dialog box in the work area. This toolbar button is only available in the button set and the corresponding online help is only available if you have installed the "SFC Visualization" software package.In the context of process control, SFC Visualization for operator control and monitoring of any number of sequential control systems (SFC charts and SFC instances). Configuration is not possible in process mode. You can find additional information on working with SFC charts in the relevant online help


Route Control Center (Page 57)

Opens the SIMATIC Route Control Center application.This button is only available when "SIMATIC Route Control Client" software package is installed.The Route Control Center is used to control and monitor the material transports. The permission of the logged-on operator to work in the Route Control Center is verified.


Lock messages (Page 80)

The "Lock messages" function is used to inhibit messages from any process tags that are affected by group displays in the process picture. This function is available directly on the automation system.

Process controls System function

Unlock messages (Page 80)

The "Unlock messages" function is used to enable messages from any process tags that are affected by group displays in the process picture. This function is available directly on the automation system.

Process controls System function




User permission (Page 51)

Opens the "User Administrator" dialog box. The User Administrator is used to specify permissions for individual users involved in process control. All changes made to the user permissions are applied immediately in process control.

User admini-strationSystem function

Exit Runtime (Page 45)

Opens the "Exit Runtime" dialog box. This function is used to end process control.

System change System function


Acknowledges a queued signal from a signaling device, such as a horn. However, the alarm that triggered the horn is not acknowledged with this function.This function is identical to the function in button set 1.



Acknowledges all the visible messages displayed in a process picture in the work area.This function is identical to the function in button set 1.


4.7.4 Operator control functions in the button set of the message system

How is the button set of the message system opened? When you select the "Message system" function in button set 1, the incoming alarm list is displayed in the work area. A new button set is also displayed in the button area.

Functions and display elements in the button set of the message systemThe "Icon/function" column shows the icon and tooltip displayed as it is shown in the message system. For more detailed information, refer to the message system functions. Only the messages from areas for which the user has permission are displayed in the message list.

Icon/function Explanation/functionality

UpdateUpdates the messages in the archive lists, process alarm list, operation list, history list. This function is only available in these message lists and is located at the upper right of the message window and not in the button set. Alternatively, you can use the F5 key to update the messages. All other message lists are automatically updated.

Predecessor picture (Page 85)

Exits the message system and displays the last selected process picture again in the work area.

Incoming alarm list (Page 79)

Shows the incoming alarm list in the work area. When you open the message system the first time, the incoming alarm list is displayed.The incoming alarm list displays all messages that have not yet been acknowledged.



Icon/function Explanation/functionality

Acknowledgeable incoming alarn list (Page 132)

Displays the acknowledgeable incoming alarn list with two message lists in the work area.

Acknowledged list (Page 131)

Show the acknowledged list in the work area.The acknowledged list displays all messages that were acknowledged but have not exited the state.

acknowledgeable acknowledged list (Page 132)

Displays the acknowledgeable acknowledged list with two message lists in the work area.

Exited state list (Page 131)

Show the exited state in the work area.The existed state list list displays all messages that have exited the state but have not yet been acknowledged.

Acknowlegeable exited state list (Page 132)

Displays the acknowledgeable exited state list in the work area.

Process control list (Page 131)

Shows the process control list in the work area. The process control list shows all PCS 7 process control messages from the AS, field devices, I/O and OS.

Operation list (Page 131)

Shows the operation list in the work area.The operation list shows all operating messages, for example, operator input in faceplates in the specified order.

History list (Page 131)

Shows the history list in the work area.The history list displays all the events reported in process mode.

Hidden List (Page 149)

Shows the list of hidden messages on the working area-The list shows all active "manually and automatically hidden messages".

List of messages to be hidden (Page 150)

Shows the list of messages to be hidden on the working area.The list shows all the messages that are to be hidden while pending.

Reset SQL Filter (Page 145)

Resets the selections made in the selected message list in process mode.

Print message sequence reports

Prints message events as a message sequence report in chronological order on a connected printer.If you use a line printer, an incoming message is output to the printer immediately.If you use a page printer, the page will only be printed once the relevant number of messages has been received. The printout can be triggered with a button when the page is not yet full.


This function is identical to the function in button set 1 and 2.


Acknowledges all visible messages in the message list.


PCS 7 OS process mode - user interface4.8 Window types for process operation

4.8 Window types for process operation

4.8.1 Window types for process operation

Window typesWindows overlay the pictures in the work area. This occurs when operator controls are made in the overview, working and button areas.The different window types are:● Preconfigured process windowsProcess windows contain process pictures, faceplates (as group or loop displays) or operator controls.● Preconfigured system windowsSystem windows contain warning and instruction dialog boxes.● Preconfigured system dialog boxes● The window of the Picture Tree Navigator that displays the hierarchy of the process pictures.

Preconfigured process windowsProcess windows are preconfigured by the system.● Process pictureThe pictures displayed as process pictures via the "Picture selection via name" function open in a predefined size and position in the work area. You can change the size of the picture.

Process picture in the process window● FaceplateFaceplates open as group pictures with a predefined size and position in the work area. You cannot change the size.



Faceplates as loop displays open with a predefined size and position in the work area. You cannot change the size of these faceplates.

Faceplate as group display in the process window● Operator input windowOperator input windows are displayed in the course of operator inputs and are used to enter parameters. In operator input windows, you enter the values in an input line or select the entry from a drop-down list box or adjust a slider bar.When you complete your entries with the "OK" button, the operator input window closes.Operator input windows open with a predefined size and at a predefined position within the window of the faceplate. You cannot change the size of these windows but you can move them within the window of the faceplate.

Operator input window

Preconfigured system windowsSystem windows appear in the course of operator inputs and display explanatory texts relating to the errors or hazards detected by the system. System windows can contain warnings and picture information. System windows are displayed at a preconfigured position in the work area.



Warning

Preconfigured system dialog boxesSystem dialog boxes are displayed in the course of operator inputs using the two button sets in the work area. You can only change the size of dialog boxes within the work area if they require a lot of space due to selection boxes. All system dialog boxes can be moved within the work area.The dialog boxes include, for example, the "Load/configure trend groups", "Reports" and "Recall screen composition" functions.

System dialog box

Window of the Picture Tree NavigatorThe Picture Tree Navigator window opens in process mode at the preconfigured position and in the maximum picture size. The size of the window can be changed. The window does not extend beyond the work area even for large picture trees. You can, however, select the lower section of the tree in any case.



Picture Tree Navigator


5 System operator inputs 55.1 What are system operator inputs?

System operator inputsSystem operator inputs have no effect on the process. They only affect the OS internally.System operator inputs include, for example:● Selection of process pictures and dialog boxes● Repositioning pictures in their windows


5.2 Overview of system operator inputs

Overview of system operator inputsSystem operator input can be made on a PCS 7 OS. These system operator inputs are described in detail in the sections below.

System operator inputs for logging on and off for process control

What? Where?Log on for process control (Page 41) Overview area or button set 1Log off as a user (Page 43) Overview area or button set 1Changing the user (Page 44) Overview area or button set 1Exit process mode (Page 45) Button set 2

System operator inputs during process control

What? Where?Display tool tips (Page 46) Overview area and button areaDisplay image information (Page 46) Button set 1Create a screen dump (Page 48) Overview areaAcknowledge messages (Page 49) Button sets 1 and 2Acknowledge signal generators (Page 49) Button sets 1 and 2Create new user (Page 51) Button set 2Display monitoring of your plant configuration (Page 53) Button set 1Open the BATCH Control Center (Page 55) Button set 2Visualizing an SFC in process mode (Page 56) Button set 2Open the Route Control Center (Page 57) Button set 2Change the language (Page 58) Button set 2Display print jobs (Page 60) Button set 1Displaying a print preview (Page 61) Button set 1


System operator inputs5.4 Log on and log off for OS process control

5.3 Log on and log off for OS process control

5.3.1 Overview of the options for logging on for process control

RequirementThe user wishing to log on has been created as an Operator.

Logon optionsThe following table shows the options for logging on to process control in the OS.

NoteIf no password has been assigned, process control without log on is possible.

Where? Icon/function How ?"Password" button in the overview area (Page 22) Password

Entry of the user name and password in the logon dialog box (Page 41)"Password" button in button set 1 (Page 26)

Password

Entry of the user name and password in the logon dialog box (Page 41)Smart card reader Insert the smart card in the reader (Page 42)Biometric identification system(e.g. fingerprint system)

Use the biometric system in accordance with the instructions for use (Page 42)

Logging on via SIMATIC LogonIf you use SIMATIC Logon, you have the following options for logging on:● Password● Smart card● Biometric identification system

Screen savers

NoteDo not activate screen savers on PC workstations used for process control.



5.3.2 How to log on for process control using a password

Icon in the user interface

Icon/function Where?

PasswordOverview area

Password

Button set 1

Requirement● A password has been set up.

Procedure1. Click the "Password" icon in the overview area or use the identical icon in button set 1.

– If you do not use SIMATIC Logon, the "System Login" dialog box is displayed in the work area.– If you use SIMATIC Logon, the "SIMATIC Logon Service" dialog box opens.

2. Perform one of the following steps:– Enter your logon name and your password in the "System Login" dialog box.– Enter your user name and password in the "SIMATIC Logon Service" dialog box and select the logon domain or computer name from the drop-down list box.

ResultAfter a successful logon, the available function buttons are activated in the overview and button areas. Operator control and monitoring of the process is now possible.



5.3.3 How to log on for process control using a smart card

Requirements● A smart card reader has been set up.● You use an administered smart card for logging on.

Procedure1. Insert the smart card in the smart card reader.

ResultThe user who is managed on the smart card is logged on.

5.3.4 How to log on for process control using a biometric system

Requirements● SIMATIC Logon is installed with an associated license key.● A biometric system, e.g. a fingerprint system, is installed.

Procedure1. Use the biometric system in accordance with the instructions for use.The "SIMATIC Logon Service" dialog box opens.2. Select the logon domain or the computer name from the drop-down list.



5.3.5 How to log off as a user

IntroductionYou can log off as a user of process control in the "System Login" or "SIMATIC Logon Service" dialog boxes.

Rules● You must log off if you wish to prevent another user being able to operate the plant under your name.● If you have logged on as a user with a smart card, the smart card must be removed from the smart card reader before another user can log on for process control.

NoteThe user is logged off automatically when an automatic logout (logout after a set time) is configured.For more information on the settings in the user administrator, refer to the online help of WinCC.



System logonOverview area

Password

Button set 1

Procedure

Where? Icon/function How ?"Password" button in the overview area (Page 22)or"Password" button in button set 1 (Page 26)

Password

Password

1. Click the "Password" icon in the overview area or the identical icon in button set 1 to open the "System Login" or "SIMATIC Logon Service" dialog box.2. Click the "Logout" or "Logoff" button in the "System Login" or "SIMATIC Logon Service" dialog box.

Smart card reader 1. Remove your smart card from the reader.Biometric identification system(e.g. fingerprint system)

1. Use the biometric system in accordance with the instructions for use.2. Click the "Logout" or "Logoff" button in the "SIMATIC Logon Service" dialog box.

ResultThe main operator control functions in the overview area and button area are disabled in the user interface. The process picture displayed in the work area is closed. As a result, operator control and monitoring of the process is no longer possible. The operator input functions are enabled again only after you log on using one of the two logon dialog boxes for process control.



5.3.6 How to change the user for process control

ProcedureIf no user is logged on at the time of your system logon, proceed as described in "How to log on for process control using a password (Page 41)".If another user is logged on when you log on, he must first log off. Proceed as described in "How to log off as a user ()".

NoteIf you have logged on as a user with a smart card, the smart card must be removed from the smart card reader before another user can log on for process control.



5.3.7 How to exit process mode

IntroductionYou must exit process mode by using the "Exit process mode" function in button set 2.



Exit process mode

Button set 2

Procedure1. Switch to button set 2 by pressing the "Change button set" button.2. Click on the "Exit process mode" icon.The "Exit Runtime" dialog opens in the work area.

3. Click "Deactivate" to exit process mode.

ResultProcess mode ends. The user interface is closed.


System operator inputs5.4 Making input to the system

5.4 Making input to the system

5.4.1 How to display tooltips for toolbar buttons

ProcedureTooltips are displayed for toolbar buttons in the overview and button areas when you position the cursor briefly over an icon.

5.4.2 How to display picture information

IntroductionYou can show information about the process picture currently displayed in the work area. If the process picture changes while the window is open, the data in the window are updated and relates to the process picture now displayed in the work area.



Picture information

Button set 1

ProcedureClick the "Picture Information" icon in button set 1 in the button area.



ResultThe "Information on picture in the work area" dialog box is displayed in the work area and overlays the process picture displayed there.

Picture information window



5.4.3 How to print the screen content

IntroductionWith the "Hardcopy" function, you can print the content of the screen. This hardcopy is output immediately to a connected printer.

RequirementA printer must be connected to the OS client on which the process is visualized or a network printer must be available.



Screen printout/hardcopyOverview area

ProcedureClick the "Hardcopy" button to start the screen printout.

ResultThe screen content is written to a temporary file and output immediately to a connected printer.

NoteIf you start the screen printout function although no printer is connected to the OS, a process control message is generated and displayed in the message system in the incoming alarn list and the process control list.



5.4.4 How to acknowledge messages

IntroductionThe function with the display element shown below has two different operating modes:● When you click the icon in button set 1 or 2, all messages in the open process picture are acknowledged. You can find additional information under the heading "Message acknowledgment in process pictures".● When you click the icon in the message system, all visible messages in the incoming alarm list are acknowledged. You can find additional information in the section "Acknowledging messages in the incoming alarn list".



Acknowledge fault

Button sets 1 and 2

Acknowledging messages in process picturesYou acknowledge all messages displayed in the group displays or faceplates with the "Acknowledge Fault" function in button sets 1 and 2. This occurs regardless of whether or not the message system is open.

Acknowledging messages in the incoming alarn listYou can acknowledge all the visible messages in the incoming alarn state list using the "Acknowledge messages" in the button set of the message system. Messages that have not exited the state are transferred from the incoming alarn list to the acknowledged list. You acknowledge only the messages visible on the screen in the incoming alarn list. This means that you have the security of knowing the you are acknowledging only those messages that you have actually seen.Individual messages in the incoming alarm list are acknowledged as follows:1. Click the "Autoscroll" icon in the toolbar of the message window.2. Select the message you want to acknowledge.The message is indicated as selected in the column with the message numbers.3. Click the "Acknowledge message" icon in the toolbar of the message window.

5.4.5 How to acknowledge a signaling device

Signaling devicesSignaling devices, for example horns or lights, are used to output an audible or optical signal when a message arrives. Using the "Horn" editor on the OS, you can configure the signals to be triggered when certain messages arrive.In process mode, you must acknowledge the horn signal. You also acknowledge a horn signal when the corresponding message is acknowledged.





Acknowledge horn

Button sets 1 and 2

ProcedureClick the "Acknowledge horn" icon in button set 1 or 2 to acknowledge a signaling device, such as a horn or light.

ResultThe audible or optical signal stops. The triggering message remains in the message line in the overview area and in the incoming alarm list of the message system and must be acknowledged separately there.



5.4.6 How to create new users and assign permissions

User AdministratorYou can create new users and assign user permissions in the User Administrator.● If you do not configure users in the User Administrator, all operator inputs are always available.● If you have configured users for process control in a project, however, a user must log on with the necessary rights in order to use the protected operator control functions.You need authorization for the "User Administration" level to start the User Administrator in process mode. All modifications to the user permission are applied in process mode when the user logs on.

User hierarchies in PCS 7The permissions listed below correspond to the user hierarchies in SIMATIC PCS 7.The following default permissions can neither be deleted nor modified.

Number Permission Meaning1 User administration The user logged on can open user administration and make modifications.2 Authorization for area The user logged on can select the authorized plant areas in the overview area.3 System change The user logged-on is given permission to change the state, for example, permission to end process mode.4 Monitoring The user logged-on can monitor the process but cannot perform operator inputs. For example, he cannot open the BATCH Control Center.5 Process controls The user logged-on can perform operator process controls.6 Higher-order operator process controls

The user logged on permission to perform actions that have lasting effects on the process, e.g. changing the limit values of a controller.7 Report system The user logged-on can use the report function in process mode.



User permission

Button set 2



Procedure1. Click the "Change button set" icon to switch to button set 2.2. Click the "User Permission" icon.

ResultThe "User Administrator" window is displayed in the work area.

User administrator

Additional informationWorking with the User Administrator is described in the Online Help under Start > SIMATIC > WinCC > WinCC Information System > Working with WinCC > Setting Up User Administration.



5.4.7 How to display your system configuration monitoring

Sign-of-life monitoringLifebeat monitoring continuously monitors the individual systems such as operator stations and automation systems. It is automatically initiated for the configured components following a restart and is executed cyclically. If a node repeatedly provides no response, the monitor generates a process control message that is displayed in the incoming alarm list in the message system, for example "Connection fault to AS device".

Displaying faults in the picture of the system configurationThe system configuration picture is configured in the OS. In process mode, all of the components to be monitored are displayed graphically. Components that are currently not functional, for example, due to a fault, are shown crossed through in the system configuration picture.

Disturbed connection to AS



System configuration

Button set 1



ProcedureClick the "System configuration" icon in button set 1.

ResultThe system configuration picture configured on the OS is displayed in the work area. The process picture replaces any process picture displayed there. With the "Previous picture" function in button set 1, you can change back to the last displayed process picture in the work area.

Additional informationYou can find additional information on configuring a system configuration picture in the Online Help under Start > SIMATIC > WinCC > WinCC Information System > Options > Options for Process Control > Lifebeat Monitoring.



5.4.8 How to open the BATCH Control Center

IntroductionThe "BATCH Control Center" icon is displayed in button set 2 if SIMATIC BATCH is installed on the OS.

RequirementYou can only open the BATCH Control Center on the OS if the BATCH server and its associated databases are active. The startup behavior of the BATCH server is specified in the BATCH Start Coordinator.



BATCH Control Center

Button set 2

ProcedureSwitch to button set 2 and click the "BATCH Control Center" icon.

ResultThe user interface of the BATCH Control Center is displayed in the work area and is superimposed over any process picture displayed there. You can resize and reposition the window of the BATCH Control Center within the work area.If you activate the pin function at the far left in the toolbar of the BATCH Control Center, the BATCH Control Center remains in the foreground, for example, even when you acknowledge a message in the overview of the user interface.

Additional informationAdditional information about SIMATIC BATCH is available in Start > SIMATIC > Documentation > <language*> > SIMATIC BATCH - Manual or in SIMATIC BATCH - Getting Started (PDF).* Select your regional <language>.



5.4.9 How to visualize an SFC chart in process mode

IntroductionIn process mode, you can call, manipulate and monitor any number of SFC charts and SFC instances at one time. Configuration is not possible in process mode. SFCs are downloaded to the AS and then to the OS. Only then are the SFCs available to you for operator control and monitoring in process mode.



SFC Visualization

Button set 2

Procedure1. Switch to button set 2 and click the "SFC Visualization" icon.The "Open SFC" dialog box is displayed in the work area.2. Select a hierarchy folder in the left window. Then, select an SFC name and click "OK".The overview picture of the SFC is displayed in the work area.3. Click in the overview picture to display the relevant SFC in the work area.

Additional informationOperator controls in an SFC chart or SFC instance are described in detail in the manual SFC Visualization - Manual for S7 under "Operating and Monitoring the CFC". You can open the corresponding Online Help with Start > SIMATIC > WinCC > WinCC information System > Options > Sequential Function Chart > Documentation for SFC.



5.4.10 How to open the Route Control Center

IntroductionThe "Route Control Center" icon is displayed in button set 2 if the "SIMATIC Route Control Client" software package is installed on the OS.

RequirementYou can only open the Route Control Center on the OS if the Route Control server is activated.



Route Control Center

Button set 2

ProcedureSwitch to button set 2 and click the "Route Control Center" icon.

ResultThe user interface of the Route Control Center is displayed in the work area and is superimposed over any process picture displayed there. You can resize and reposition the window of the Route Control Center within the work area.If you activate the pin function at the far left in the toolbar of the Route Control Center, the Route Control Center remains in the foreground, for example, even when you acknowledge a message in the overview of the user interface.

Additional informationAdditional information about SIMATIC Route Control is available in Start > SIMATIC > Documentation > <language*> > SIMATIC Route Control - Manual.Select your regional <Language*>.



5.4.11 How to change the language of the user interface

User interface languageYou can switch the language of the user interface in process mode.Language switchover depends on which version of PCS 7 installed. These are the languages for display devices that have been configured by the project engineer. The following table shows which languages are supported by each version for system dialog boxes such as "Filter messages", "Configure trend groups" or "SFC visualization":

Languages PCS 7European version PCS 7Chinese versionEnglish X XGerman XFrench XSpanish XItalian XChinese X

After you have switched languages, all user interface texts, such as Tooltips for functions within the button sets, are displayed in the selected language. This requires you to configure the foreign language texts.System texts that have not been translated into other languages will be displayed in English in the case of the European version of PCS 7 and in Chinese if it is the Chinese version that has been installed.

NoteYou can find information about switching languages for SIMATIC BATCH and SIMATIC Route Control in the SIMATIC BATCH and SIMATIC Route Control manual.



Icons in the user interface


Change language

Button set 2

Procedure1. Switch to button set 2 and click the "Change language" icon. The "Change language" dialog box opens allowing you to select the language you require.2. Select the check box for the language.A message window indicates that the language change has been made.

ResultThe user interface functions and process picture text elements will switch over to the selected language.In order to force certain parts of OS pictures to switch language you will need to select the picture concerned again.



5.4.12 How to display print jobs

Display of print jobsThe "Reports" function provides you with additional information on the print jobs used in process mode. You obtain the following information, for example:● Which layout is assigned to a print job?● When will a scheduled print job be printed?● Which printer will be used for the print job?You can display your own print jobs and user-defined print jobs. You create the layout and enter the settings for print jobs in the "Report Designer" editor on the OS.



Reports

Button set 1

ProcedureSwitch to button set 1 and click the "Reports" icon.

ResultThe "Reports" dialog box is displayed in the work area. You can select various display options in the toolbar. You can recognize an assigned print job by the colored icon in the "Name" column. You exit the dialog box with the "Close" icon in the title bar.



5.4.13 How to display a print preview

Displaying a print previewYou can display report jobs as a preview before printing them.



Reports

Button set 1

Procedure1. Switch to button set 1 and click the "Reports" icon.The "Report" dialog opens.2. Select a report job.3. Select the command Preview from the context menu.

ResultThe print preview is displayed.


6 Graphic system - display and operation of process pictures 66.1 Functions and Outputs of the Graphic System

Graphic systemYou use the graphic system for operator control and monitoring of processes. Process control takes place in the work area. The purposes of the graphic system include:● Displaying the plant in a plant overview● Displaying process pictures in the workspace● Operator process controls and system operator inputs● Displaying alarm statesThese functions are described in the following sections.


6.2 Process Pictures

Process PicturesProcess pictures are user-configured pictures that display plants or plant units and allow operator intervention in the process.Process pictures are displayed in the work area and can be repositioned within this area. They consists of a static and a dynamic picture component.The operator can control both the static and the dynamic elements depending on the configuration.

Process picture

6.3 Elements in Process Pictures

Static and dynamic picture componentsThere are two components to process pictures:


Graphic system - display and operation of process pictures6.7 Elements in Process Pictures

Picture component Element

Static picture component All picture elements that do not change within the displayDynamic picture component All picture elements that display process values or states.

Digital values Bar graph 3D bar graph Group display Input texts Output texts Trends Status displays Extended status display Block icons Faceplates Message lists



Dynamic picture components

Icon/Process Value Description

Digital value Digital values from the process are displayed in the form of a numerical output. In most cases, a unit of measure is displayed next to the digital value. Digital value input is used for specifying setpoints or manipulated variables. Digital values are often used only for display.Digital values can be displayed in the following formats: Integers (whole numbers with 2 to 9 places) Fixed-point values (fixed decimal point position, 2 to 9 places before, and 0 to 5 places after the decimal point) Floating-point values (tag decimal point position depending on the magnitude of the value, 2 to 8 digits before, and 1 to 7 digits after the decimal point) Exponential numberFor example, limit value violations can be displayed by changing the color or pattern of the background.

Bar graph

Bar graphs display process values in analog form. The current value is then represented by a scalable bar. The following types of bar graph displays are available: Simple bar graphs for analog values for displaying the process value. Double bar graphs for analog values for simultaneous display of the setpoint and process values. Horizontal bar graphs for displaying a bar horizontally, for example, for manipulated variables. Limit value" bar graphs for displaying upper and lower limit values.

3D bar graph

3D bar graphs are available for graphically displaying values relative to an upper and lower limit value. Limit value violations can be indicated by a color change.

Group displayDisplay of alarm and warning states

Input text Input texts are dynamic texts that you enter into a field of predetermined length (number of characters). If the field is only partially filled, the remainder will be padded with filler characters specified during configuration. Characters configured as impermissible are not displayed on the screen.

Output text Output texts are dynamic texts that are output in a field of predetermined length (number of characters). For example, you can display process states in plain text or display context-dependent operator prompts. Multiline texts can be configured.

Trend

Trend displays permit the monitoring of current or archived process trends in the time domain.



Icon/Process Value Description

Status display

Status displays are small graphics (icons) that appear in pictures. They enable process or plant states to be tracked. An example of a status display is a valve icon that changes its color and position depending on the status of the valve. Status displays can consist of different icons or the same icon in different colors/patterns.

Extended status display

The state of tags can be combined with the message status within the extended status display . Examples: Display of operating mode, M = manual, A = automatic Display of the setpoint, I = internal, E = external

Block icon

Graphic display as overview information of a technological, operator control and monitoring block from the AS. The block icon is usually placed in a process picture.

Faceplate

A software block that allows operator control and monitoring of a block instance in process mode on an OS.If you want to control and monitor a block instance in process mode on the OS, you will need an associated faceplate. The faceplate contains the graphic representation of all elements of the technological block intended for operator control and monitoring. The faceplate is displayed in its own process window in process mode on the OS. A faceplate exists for every technological block type in the PCS 7 library.

6.4 What are Process Controls?

Process controlsYou use process controls to adjust automation system values, such as setpoints, valve positions and limit values. The operator who is logged on must have been assigned the necessary permissions for using process controls.The following table shows examples of process value controls:

Display/function Description

Digital value control

Off/on, start/stop

Analog value control

Setpoint assignment


Graphic system - display and operation of process pictures6.7 What are Process Controls?

Display/function Description

Incremental/decremental digital value control

Increase/reduce setpoint using direct operation

Scrollbar control

Assign setpoints via scrollbar

Process control areasYou can execute process controls in the following areas:● Overview area (Page 70)● Button area (Page 79)● Process pictures (Page 93)


Graphic system - display and operation of process pictures6.7 Operator input in the overview area

6.5 Operator input in the overview area

6.5.1 Overview of operator input in the overview area

IntroductionEach plant area in the overview area is represented by an area selection button, an associated group display and a button for opening the Picture Tree Navigator.

OverviewThe following operator inputs are available in the overview area:● Changing the plant area using the area selection button (Page 71)● Opening the Picture Tree Navigator (Page 71)● Acknowledgment of messages in the message line (Page 73)● Group display status (Page 74)● Displaying the alarm source using the group display (Page 76)● Displaying the alarm source for the queued message (loop in alarm) (Page 77)● Displaying the "extended message line" (Page 78)



6.5.2 How to navigate to plant areas

Area selection buttons in the overview areaProcess pictures of the individual areas are displayed in the work area. They can be selected in the overview area using area selection buttons.

Display of the area selection buttonsThere are three color display schemes for the area selection buttons.

Display Description

No color (gray)The button is disabled. No area pictures can be selected. This is the case if the currently logged on operator does not have the "Authorization for Area".

Black text on a gray backgroundThe button is enabled. You can display the area picture with this and in the work area.

Black text on a cyan backgroundCurrently selected plant area


Icon/function Where?Area selection buttons in the overview area

ProcedureClick on an area selection button, such as "Diagnostics", in the overview area to open a process picture of an area.

ResultThe process picture selected with an area selection button in the overview area is displayed in the work area.

6.5.3 How to open the Picture Tree Navigator

Picture Tree NavigatorIn the Picture Tree Navigator, you select hierarchically structured process pictures and display them in the work area. If there are additional sub-area levels containing process pictures behind an area selection button in the overview area, you can select these in the Picture Tree Navigator. The Picture Tree Navigator adopts the hierarchical structure from the "Plant view".

Navigation in the picture hierarchyIn the Picture Tree Navigator, you navigate through the tree provided and select process pictures. In addition to the Picture Tree Navigator, you can also use the



"Picture left", "Picture up", "Detailed picture" and "Picture right" functions in button set 1 to navigate through the picture hierarchy.● With the "Picture up" and "Detailed picture" functions, you change from one sub-area level to another, for example, from sub-area level 1 to sub-area level 2.● With the "Picture left" and "Picture right" functions, you navigate within a sub-area level but do not change levels, for example, from sub-area level 1 process picture 1 to sub-area level 1 process picture 2 and back.The navigation buttons in button set 1 are only available when the hierarchical structure of SIMATIC Manager contains the same process pictures as in the Picture Tree Navigator.



Open Picture Tree NavigatorTo the right of the overview area beside a group display.

ProcedureClick the "Open Picture Tree Navigator" icon to the right of the group display of an area selection button.

ResultThe Picture Tree Navigator is displayed as a process window in the work area and is superimposed over any process picture displayed there.

Picture Tree Navigator

Operator input in the Picture Tree NavigatorThe following operator inputs are possible in the Picture Tree Navigator:● You can open and close the sub-area by clicking on the plus and minus signs. If neither character is present, there is no sub-area below this. If there is no picture, the picture selection button is gray-out.● When you click on the icon with the area label, this process picture is displayed in the work area and the process window of the Picture Tree Navigator closes. This response is set by default in the OS project editor and can be changed there. If you open the Picture Tree Navigator for an area and one of these area pictures is already open in the work area, the area name is shown in the Picture Tree Navigator with a cyan background.● Each area picture is assigned a group display that you can use to navigate to the process picture where the fault is occurring. This process picture is then displayed in the work area.



6.5.4 How to acknowledge messages in the message line

Latest message in the message lineWhile the process is running, messages are displayed in the message line in the overview area, for example, warnings, alarms or process control messages. Only the messages requiring acknowledgment from the area for which the logged-on user has permission are displayed in the message line.Since only one line is available in the overview area, the latest unacknowledged message with the highest priority is always displayed. The message line in the overview area is a constant source of information for the operator.If you would like more information about a displayed message, open the message system using the "Message system" function in button area of button set 1 (Page 26) or the "Extended message line" function in the overview area (Page 22). You can select and display a variety of message lists in the button set of the message system. You acknowledge messages in the "incoming alarm list" and "exited state list".



Message acknowledgment buttonTo the right of the message line in the overview area

ProcedureClick the "Acknowledge" icon in the overview area to the right of the message line.

ResultThe individual message disappears from the message line in the overview area and the next current message is displayed. An operating message is triggered for the acknowledged message. The user who acknowledged the message is indicated in the operating message.



6.5.5 Group display status

Precise intervention in the processThe group display in the overview area is assigned to areas. It shows you the area or area picture where process faults exist. You can therefore react quickly to queued messages. The operator can intervene precisely in the process by opening the process picture in which the message occurred with the "Loop in Alarm" function.You can find additional information about this in the section "How to Display the Source of the Alarm Using the Group Display (Page 76)".

Message types in the group displayDifferent kinds of messages are displayed in the group display. They apply only to the area for which they are displayed. The different message types are:

Message type Field in the group display Class

Process alarm 1 and 2 A: Alarm, white font on red background, flashing when incoming and not acknowledged W: Warning, black font on yellow background, flashing when incoming and not acknowledged T: Tolerance, white font on blue background, flashing when incoming and not acknowledged

Process control alarms3 S: Process control fault, yellow font on black background, flashing when incoming and not acknowledged

F: Fault in field, yellow font on black background, flashing when incoming and not acknowledged M: Preventative maintenance, yellow font on black background, flashing when incoming and not acknowledged

Operator control displays4 O: Operator prompt, white font on dark magenta background, not flashing when incoming

Lock messages 5 X: Messages locked, white font on a gray background, not flashing when incoming



Rules for the group displayThe following rules apply to the group display:● The group displays in the area overview are derived by logical ORing from the sum of all group displays that are located in the subordinate process pictures associated with this area.● Block-specific fault messages are assigned permanently to their respective message classes. You cannot change this setting in process mode.● The following message classes require acknowledgment:

– A: Alarm– W: Warning– S: Process control fault– F: Fault in field



6.5.6 How to display the source of the alarm using the group display

IntroductionWhen a message occurs, it is displayed in a field of the group display with a letter on a colored, flashing background. The alarm source is displayed when you click the corresponding group display in the overview area.

Hierarchy of the group displayThe group display usually consists of several individual displays that are assigned to an area or sub-area. This forms a hierarchy for group displays. When you select an alarm source, the process picture displayed is the one at the lowest level that allows an assignment to a particular message.



Group displayIn the overview area to the right of an area selection button

Procedure1. Position the mouse pointer on the group display containing messages with flashing icons.The tooltip "Show fault" is displayed below the mouse pointer.2. Click on the group display in the overview area.The process picture containing the fault is displayed in the work area.

Icon in the user interface when there is no connection to a process tag or the configuration is corrupt

Group displays are displayed as follows when there is no connection to a process tag or the configuration is corrupt:


Group display Process picture

Group displayOverview area

ResultThe process picture containing the fault is displayed in the work area. The process tag where the message from the message line originated is displayed in cyan. If you click on the block icon, the faceplate opens.You can obtain information on the faceplate by opening the faceplate as a loop display. The information contained in the loop display of the faceplate enables you to trace the cause of the message.



6.5.7 How to work with the loop in alarm function

Loop in alarm functionIf there is a message in the message line in the overview area, you display the process picture containing the process control environment for this message using the picture change function, "Loop in Alarm". The "Loop in Alarm" function is located in the overview area to the left of the message line and always relates to the message displayed in the message line.



Loop in alarm In the overview area to the left of the message line In all message lists except for the operation list

ProcedureClick on the "Loop in Alarm" icon in the overview area or in the message line.

ResultThe picture in the work area changes and the process picture containing the process environment of the message source is displayed. The process tag where the message from the message line originated is displayed in cyan.If the message currently in the message line cannot be uniquely assigned to a process picture where the message originated, the faceplate is displayed as a loop display in a process window in the work area instead of the process picture.The assignment of process tags to the process picture or start picture is transferred in the block list editor of the OS when the OS is compiled.You can navigate to the previously selected picture using the "Previous picture" function in button set 1 (Page 26).



6.5.8 How to display the "extended message line"

Extended message lineThe "extended message line" is displayed in the work area. It contains not only the message currently displayed in the message line but also other queued messages that are not yet acknowledged. The messages in this list are sorted in the following order:● Priority● Date● TimeIf two messages have the same priority, the latest one is displayed.



Message systemIn the overview area to the left of the message line

ProcedureClick on the "Message system" icon in the overview area.

ResultYou can find information about handling queued messages in the section "Message System - Process Diagnostics".


Graphic system - display and operation of process pictures6.7 Operator input in the button area

6.6 Operator input in the button area

6.6.1 Overview of operator input in the button area

OverviewThe following chapters contain examples of operator control using buttons from the button sets:● Displaying the incoming alarm list (Page 79)● Disabling and enabling messages (Page 80)● Selecting pictures via a process tag (Page 82)● Direct selection of pictures (Page 85)● Selection of pictures by name (Page 87)● Saving a picture composition (Page 90)● Retrieving a saved picture composition (Page 91)● Deleting a saved picture composition (Page 92)

6.6.2 How to create the incoming alarm list

Incoming alarm listThe incoming alarm list is displayed in the work area. It contains not only the message currently displayed in the message line but also other queued messages that are not yet acknowledged.



Message systemIn button set 1 or in the button set of the message system

ProcedureClick on the "Message system" icon in button set 1 or in the button set of the message system.

ResultThe incoming alarm list is displayed as a process window in the work area and is superimposed over any process picture displayed there. The way queued messages are handled in the various message lists is explained in the section "Message System - Process Diagnostics".



6.6.3 How to lock and unlock messages

IntroductionDuring process phases involving revisions, it is practical to lock messages from all process tag of an area and unlock them later. With a single action, you can lock and unlock all messages relating to the process tags for an area. Each process tag locked or unlocked based on the area can be locked or unlocked individually.



Lock messages

Unlock messages

Button set 2

Procedure - locking messagesClick the "Lock messages" button in button set 2.

Result - locking messagesThe messages of all process tags of an area are locked.All messages of the subordinate process tags in the group display hierarchy of the area are locked. When messages are locked, the following events occur:● The process tag no longer signals.● An operator message is generated for each process tag indicating that process tag messages have been locked.● The lock is displayed in the process tags● The lock is displayed in the group display of the higher-level group display hierarchy and in the overview area.

Icons in the user interface for group displays of locked messages


Group displayGroup display for the process tag

Group displayGroup displays of the lower hierarchy

Procedure - unlocking messagesClick the "Unlock messages" button in button set 2.

Result - unlocking messagesAll messages for process tags of an area are unlocked again. All messages of the subordinate process tags in the group display hierarchy of the area are unlocked again. When messages are unlocked, the following events occur:



● The process tag signals again.● An operating message is generated for each process tag indicating that messages of the process tag were unlocked.● The display of the lock in the process tags is reset.● The display of the lock in the group displays of the higher-level group display hierarchy and in the overview area is reset if no further messages are locked in the hierarchy.

NoteYou lock or unlock messages of the individual process tags in the faceplate.



6.6.4 How to select pictures with the "Picture via process tag" button

IntroductionYou can also select and display pictures via process tags. To do this, select the stand-alone "Picture via process tag" function and the process tags offered in the dialog box. The process picture containing this process tag is displayed in various forms in the work area. A check is performed to determine if the logged-on operator has the required permission.



Picture selection via process tag

Button set 1

Requirements● Process tags must be assigned to an area to which a configured group display is assigned in order for them to be offered in the "Picture selection via process tag" dialog box to an operator with the area-specific user permission.● You can select only one process tag in the dialog box at a time and display the process picture with the process tag. Start the "Picture selection via process tag" function several times to display multiple pictures with process tags in process windows.



Procedure1. Click the "Picture via process tag" icon in button set 1. The "Picture selection via process tag" dialog box opens.

2. In the server selection box, select the OS server whose process tags you want to display.3. In the "Process tag type" field, select the process tag type to be displayed. This considerably reduces the process tag list and makes browsing easier. By default, "<All>" process tags are displayed.4. If necessary, enter a filter criterion in the "Tag filter:" field to reduce the number of process tags that are displayed.If, for example, you enter "B2*" as the filter criterion, the only process tags that will be displayed will be those whose name starts with the characters "B2". The "*" character serves as a wildcard for all characters.5. You can enter an exclusion criterion in the "Exclude" field. The filter settings are the same as for the "Tag filter:" field.6. In the process tag list, select the process tag that you want to display within a process picture in the workspace.



7. Select the relevant option in the "View" area. The following options are available:– Loop display in the work area:The picture with the process tag is displayed as a faceplate in a loop display in the work area.– Loop display as window: The picture with the process tag is displayed as a faceplate in a loop display in a process window.– Group display: The picture with the process tag is displayed as a faceplate in a group picture in the work area.– Process picture in the work area: The picture with the process tag is displayed as a process picture in the work area and replaces the previous picture displayed there.– Process picture as window: The picture with the process tag is displayed as a process window in the workspace and is superimposed over the process picture.

8. Click "OK".

ResultThe picture with the selected process tag is displayed in the selected view in the workspace. The selected process tag appears in cyan.



6.6.5 How to select pictures directly

IntroductionYou can select pictures directly. To do this, select the functions "Previous picture", "Store picture" or "Recall picture".

Picture change buffer, "Previous picture" and "Next picture" functionsThe system saved each picture change in the work area. This allows you to open the previously displayed process picture. A picture change memory manages the last eight pictures you have selected and can display them again in the work area in reverse order. When you have redisplayed all the available pictures from the picture change memory, the memory is empty and will only be filled again by selecting pictures.

NotePermissions for pictures in the picture change memory are user-dependent. Whenever there is a change of user, the entire content of the picture memory is cleared and must be filled again by the newly logged-on operator.



Previous picture

Next picture

Store picture

Recall picture

Button set 1

ProcedureClick the "Previous picture" or "Next picture" icons repeatedly to redisplay pictures in the work area.



Selecting graphic pictures via picture memory, "Store picture" and "Recall picture" functions

The picture memory is used for one-time storage of a picture displayed in the work area. You can recall this picture at any time, even more than once. Storing a new picture will overwrite the previous picture in the picture memory.

NotePermissions for pictures in the picture memory are set for individual users. This means that whenever there is a change of user, the entire content of the picture memory is cleared and must be filled again by the newly logged-on operator.

Procedure1. Click the "Store picture" icon to save a displayed picture in the work area to the picture memory.2. Click the "Recall picture" icon to display a picture from the picture memory. This can take place from any process picture.

ResultA process picture that was saved previously with the "Store picture" function, is displayed again with the "Recall picture" function.



6.6.6 How to Select Pictures with the "Picture via Name" Button

IntroductionYou can select a picture from a list of all the graphics associated with the current project that are stored in the project directory. This picture is then displayed in the workspace as a full picture or as a picture within a process window. A check is performed to see if the logged-on operator has been assigned the necessary permissions.



Picture via name

Button set 1

Procedure1. Click the "Picture via name" icon in button set 1.The "Picture selection via name" dialog box opens.

2. In the server selection box, select the OS server whose process pictures you want to display.



3. If necessary, enter a filter criterion for the picture name in the "Tag filter:" field to reduce the number of process pictures that are displayed. If, for example, you enter "F*" as the filter criterion, the only process pictures that will be displayed will be those whose name starts with the character "F". The "*" character serves as a wildcard for all characters.4. You can enter an exclusion criterion in the "Exclude" field. The filter settings are the same as for the "Tag filter:" field.5. In the list, select the process picture that you want to display in the workspace.6. Select the relevant option in the "View" area. The following options are available:

– Workspace: The picture to be displayed is shown as a full picture in the workspace and replaces any process picture already displayed here.– Process window: The picture is displayed as a picture within a process window in the workspace and is superimposed on any picture already displayed there.

7. In the "Preview" area, check the "Display" box to display the process picture highlighted in the list in the preview window.8. Click "OK".

ResultThe selected picture is displayed as a full picture or within a process window in the workspace.

NoteYou can only select one process picture at a time in the dialog box for the purpose of displaying it. To open several pictures in process windows at once, execute the "Picture selection via name" function several times in succession.



6.6.7 Saving, retrieving and deleting screen compositions

6.6.7.1 Introduction

Handling of screen compositionsThe system allows you to save a screen composition displayed in the work area under any name and then recall it or delete it. A screen composition contains all of the pictures displayed in the work area, for example, a process picture that also contains process windows with faceplates and trend groups.These functions are based on the logged-on operator. Only the logged-on operator who saved a screen composition can recall it.Screen compositions are saved for each operator specifically. They remain available even after a system restart or a new logon.

RequirementsYou can use these functions under the following conditions:● The functions are activated if an operator is logged on.● Screen compositions are assigned to the operator who was logged on when they were saved, recalled or deleted.● Any number of screen compositions can be saved for each operator.



6.6.7.2 How to save a screen composition

IntroductionSave the pictures assembled in the work area with the "Save screen composition" function.



Save screen composition

Button set 1

RequirementYou have assembled a personal screen composition in the work area.

Procedure1. Click the "Save screen composition" icon in button set 1.2. In the "Save Screen Composition" dialog box, enter a name in the edit box for the pictures displayed in the work area.You can also overwrite a screen composition saved previously under a name.3. Click "Save" to close the dialog box.

ResultThe pictures displayed in the work area are saved as a screen composition with the name you have specified and under your logon.



6.6.7.3 How to display the saved screen composition

IntroductionWith the "Recall screen composition" function, you recall the pictures assembled in the work area that you saved with the "Save screen composition" function.



Recall screen composition

Button set 1

RequirementThe operator who saved the screen composition is logged on.

Procedure1. Click the "Recall screen composition" icon in button set 1.2. In the "Recall Screen Composition" dialog box, select the desired screen composition and then click "Recall".

ResultThe previously saved screen composition is displayed in the work area.



6.6.7.4 How to delete a screen composition

IntroductionYou delete saved screen compositions with the "Delete screen composition" function.



Delete screen composition

Button set 1

RequirementThe operator who saved the screen composition is logged on.

Procedure1. Click the "Delete screen composition" icon in button set 1.2. In the "Delete Screen Composition" dialog box, select the screen composition you want to delete and then click "Delete".

ResultThe selected screen composition is deleted.


Graphic system - display and operation of process pictures6.7 Operator control in process pictures

6.7 Operator control in process pictures

6.7.1 Overview of Operator Process Controls in Process Pictures

IntroductionOperator process controls in graphic pictures/process picture can be used as follows:● Directly in the picture● by opening a faceplate via the block icon in the process picture and executing the operator input via an operating dialogIn this way, the operator input only takes place once the "Execute" button in the operating dialog has been pressed again.

OverviewThe following operator inputs are possible in the process pictures:● Opening of faceplates (Page 97)● Acknowledgment of messages in faceplates (Page 99)● Locking of messages in faceplates (Page 102)● Enabling of messages in faceplates (Page 103)● Changing the view within a faceplate (Page 104)● Opening the loop display of a faceplate (Page 105)



6.7.2 Block Icons and Faceplates

What are block icons?In addition to static and dynamic picture elements, process pictures also contain block icons. Block icons represent the primary information of a technological block from the AS. Block icons are dynamic and can contain different information depending on the block. Block icons only show information and cannot be used for actual operation, although they are used to open the associated faceplates.

What are faceplates?Faceplates are displayed in a separate window in process mode and can be opened using picture selection buttons, the process tag list, block icons, etc.There are two different views for faceplates:● Group display: Display of process values in different views with a function key for the loop display.● Loop display: Display of all possible group display viewsFaceplates are used for uniform operator control and monitoring of process values in "standardized" layouts.

Process information in block icons and faceplatesDepending on the block icon, the following information can be displayed:● Process tag name● Current setpoint● Current actual/process value● Group displays for messages● External or internal setpoint setting● Manual or automatic mode● Valve/pump/motor on/off, status display by color change



Predefined block icons in PCS 7There is a corresponding faceplate for all the block icons displayed in the following process picture.

Predefined block icons in PCS 7



Predefined block icons for SIMATIC Route ControlThe "@PCS7TypicalsRC.pdl" is a special picture for SIMATIC Route Control for which an associated block icon is displayed. A corresponding faceplate can be called for this block icon.You will find more information on this topic in the manual titled Process Control System PCS 7; SIMATIC Route Control.

Color-coding of block icons in process picturesWhen you open a faceplate for a specific block icon, the block icon will be displayed in cyan in the process picture.The color-coding is canceled when you close the faceplate.



6.7.3 Standardized Operator Control and Display Bar in Faceplates

Operator control and display barThe upper operator control and display bar in faceplates is standardized for all PCS 7 faceplates.

The elements from the figure shown above are listed and described in the following table from top left to bottom right.

Icon/Function MeaningPin function Keeps the displayed faceplate in the foreground even if a picture change is triggered in the background.

Group display object, first to fourth elements

Shows the current message status:A: AlarmW: WarningS: FaultO: Operator prompt

Lock messages

Unlock messages

When you click the button, all messages for this process tag are locked. Locked messages are indicated by the icon shown in the operator control and display bar above.If you click the button again, messages for this AS block are unlocked. The icon in the faceplate then appears without the red line through it.When messages are locked, all four fields of the group display are displayed with a white "X" on a gray background.

Message acknowledgment button When you click this button, the messages queued in the group display are acknowledged.Message suppression Process messages can be suppressed. Process control messages cannot be suppressed. Suppressed messages are indicated by the cross symbol.SIMATIC BATCH occupied identifier If the faceplate is being used by SIMATIC BATCH, the icon is displayed in color and not grayed out.Drop-down list box When you click the drop-down list box, the available faceplate views are listed for selection.Open loop display When you click the button, the loop display with all of the available faceplate views is displayed in the work area.

6.7.4 How to Open a Faceplate

IntroductionYou open faceplates using block icons.

RequirementA process picture with a block icon is displayed in the work area.



Procedure1. Click a block icon in the process picture.2. If you want to open the faceplate as a loop display, click the "Open loop display" button on the far right in the process window in which the faceplate is displayed.

ResultThe corresponding faceplate is displayed as a group picture in the "standard" view or as loop display in the work area and is superimposed on any process picture already displayed there.



6.7.5 How to Acknowledge Messages in Faceplates

IntroductionAt the top left of open faceplates, you will see the "group display" object that shows current messages. You acknowledge queued, flashing messages in the group display of the faceplate with the "Acknowledge Fault" function (Procedure 1). Once a message within the group display has been acknowledged, it no longer flashes.There are two options for acknowledging individual messages or all visible messages in faceplates. These are described in procedures 2 and 3.

RequirementA faceplate is open and the triggering message is flashing in the group display.

Procedure 1Click the "Acknowledge fault" icon to the right of the group display within the faceplate.

Procedure 21. In the opened faceplate, click the drop-down list box and select the "Messages" entry.The faceplate message window opens.T2. Left-click on the message you want to acknowledge.The message line is shown in blue.3. Click the "Acknowledge message" button in the toolbar of the message window.4. If you want to acknowledge all messages displayed in the message window, click the "Acknowledge all visible messages" button in the toolbar of the message window.

Procedure 31. Click the "Open loop display" icon in the opened faceplate. The loop display opens.2. Continue with procedure 2, steps 2 to 4.



Result of all proceduresThe queued, flashing message in the group display no longer flashes. Acknowledged messages disappear from the message list in the message window.If you want to display all messages for this process tag from the archive, click the "Display long-term archive list" button in the message window toolbar.

Picture for procedure 1




6.7.6 How to Lock Messages in Faceplates

IntroductionYou can lock messages in faceplates. If you activate this function, no more messages are displayed in the "Messages" view in the faceplate. This functionality is available in all PCS 7 faceplates.

RequirementA faceplate was opened via its block icon and is displayed in the work area.

ProcedureClick the "Lock message" icon in the faceplate.

ResultAll queued messages are suppressed and are not displayed in the message window of the faceplate. The "Lock message" icon in the toolbar of the faceplate changes to the "Unlock message" icon. All four fields of the group display in the faceplate are displayed with a white "X" on a gray background. Pending messages for this faceplate are no longer displayed in the incoming alarm list of the message system.



6.7.7 How to Unlock Messages in Faceplates

IntroductionYou can unlock messages in faceplates. If you activate this function, messages are displayed once again in the "Messages" view in the faceplate. This functionality is available in all PCS 7 faceplates.

Requirements● A faceplate was opened via its block icon and is displayed in the work area.● The "Lock messages" function has been activated.

ProcedureClick the "Unlock messages" icon in the faceplate.

ResultPending messages are displayed once again in the message window of the faceplate, but their time stamp is invalid. Therefore, the event is valid, but the time stamp (date and time) is invalid. The "Unlock messages" icon changes to the "Lock messages" icon. In the faceplate, all four fields of the group display are activated again.



6.7.8 How to Change the View within a Faceplate

Display Types of FaceplatesDepending on the faceplate, various views are available that you can select from its drop-down list box. A faceplate opened via its block icon is known as a group picture because a drop-down list box allows you to select other views from a group.The following views can exist in the faceplate and are available for you to select:● Standard● Maintenance● Parameter● Messages● Limits● Trend● BATCH


ProcedureSelect a view of the faceplate from the drop-down list box.

ResultThe faceplate displays the view you have selected.



6.7.9 How to Open the Loop Display of a Faceplate

What is a loop display?The "loop display" view means that all possible views of a faceplate are displayed in the work area. All views of the relevant faceplate are displayed in windows side by side and one beneath the other in the work area.


ProcedureClick the "Open loop display" icon at the upper right of the faceplate.

Result

6.7.10 Operator control in faceplates

6.7.10.1 Overview of Operator Process Controls in Faceplates

OverviewThe following operator inputs are possible in the faceplates:● Making operator digital value inputs (Page 106)● Making operator analog value inputs (Page 108)



6.7.10.2 How to Perform Operator Digital Value Inputs

Use casesOperator digital value inputs are used when an operator input is to be used to change between states. Typical uses are:● Operator controls for a motor, for example, "On/Off", "Forward", "Reverse", "Stop" (reversing motor, MOT_REV)● Operator controls for a valve, for example "Open/Close"● Operator controls for an automatic sequence, for example, "Start/Stop"The operator input is initiated in the faceplate and executed in the displayed dialog box. Operator digital value inputs may require confirmation with the "OK" or "Exec" button before they are executed.The operator digital value input is presented using a valve as an example.

Requirements● The "Valve" faceplate has been opened via the corresponding block icon.● Manual" mode has been activated.

Procedure1. In the faceplate, click "Open".2. Click "OK" in the displayed dialog box.



ResultThe "Open" status is shown in the faceplate and both the valve icon and the button are displayed in color. The displayed dialog box is closed.



6.7.10.3 How to Perform Operator Analog Value Inputs

Use casesOperator analog value inputs are used for specifying setpoints or manipulated variables. The operator input is initiated in the corresponding faceplate and then executed in a displayed dialog box.You can enter the analog value via the keyboard, using a scrollbar or via direct operation (incrementing/decrementing). The entered value is displayed in an input line. Once you have entered the value, you can click the "Execute" button to confirm it before the value is transferred to the AS.The operator analog value input is illustrated on the basis of a dosing example.

Requirements● The "Dose" faceplate has been opened via the corresponding block icon.● The "internal" setpoint setting must be activated.

Procedure1. Click the "SP" field in the faceplate.

2. The "Setpoint" dialog box will appear; click the input field containing the old setpoint.



3. There are various ways of changing the setpoint and the different options are outlined below. If you specify a setpoint that is not within the specified upper and lower limits, a system message is displayed on the screen.– Keyboard:Use the keyboard to enter the new dosing setpoint. If you make a mistake, you can correct this by deleting the entry with the delete key and entering the value again.– Scrollbar:The scrollbar is located on the right-hand side of the faceplate. Click the scroll bar and, holding down the mouse button, move it up to increase the setpoint or down to decrease the setpoint.Use the up and down arrow keys on the bar to carry out fine adjustments to the setpoints.– Direct operation:There are four buttons in the lower area for direct operation. You can use these to increase or reduce the setpoint by the relevant fixed percentage. For example, you should click the "+5%" button if you want to increase the setpoint by 5%.

NOTICEWith direct operation, the operator inputs and, therefore also the setpoint changes, take immediate effect without any need to confirm them via the "Execute" button first.

4. Click the "Execute" button. The "Setpoint" dialog box will close.

ResultOnce you have finished making the changes via the keyboard or scrollbar, the new setpoint will be adopted and the dialog box will close. You can use the "Start" button in the faceplate to start the dosing operation with setpoint quantity you have specified.


7 Trend system - analysis of processes 77.1 Functions and Outputs of the Trend System

Trend systemIn process mode, you can use the "Load/configure trend groups" function to display, configure, save and recall process values as trends. The function can be accessed via button set 1. Trend graphics are displayed within a process window (the trends window) in the workspace. The trends window illustrates how process values change over a specified time range.When you display selected process values as a trend group, you can analyze individual manipulated variables and controlled variables on screen to optimize the process.

Standard case in process modeYou open preconfigured trend groups using buttons in process pictures. You can analyze the trends and also manipulate the curve fields using specified functions.

Creating new trend groups in process modeSelected tags/process tags are displayed as trends in a WinCC Online Trend Control. When you click the "Selection" button in the "Properties of WinCC Online Trend Control" dialog box, a dialog box for archive/tag selection opens.In terms of what the trend groups contain, a distinction is made between online and archive tags:● Since online tags are not stored in the system database, no historical values can be displayed. The online tag values displayed in the trend window are only stored while the trend window is actually open.● Archive tags are saved in the system database. This means that in addition to the current process values, the historical values for the tags are also available to you.You can display archive tags and online tags together in one trend graph. You can set a common range of values (Y-axis) for all tags.


Tag properties are automatically adopted as trend parametersCertain tag properties configured in the block are adopted for the purpose of displaying the tags' Y-axis in Online Trend Control: ● A maximum value● A minimum value● The unit of measurementWhen Online Trend Control is selected within a process control context, the tag's minimum and maximum values are read for the display area. The unit of measurement is displayed along the Y axis.The "Apply tag properties" function can be deactivated.You will find more information on this topic in the manual titled Process Control System PCS 7; Operator Station, in the Online Help for the block or in the WinCC Online Help.

OverviewThe following operator inputs and actions are possible with the trend system:● Controlling trend groups containing archive tags (Page 112)● Controlling trend groups containing online tags (Page 115)● Controlling trend groups containing both archive and online tags (Page 118)● Calling, deleting and renaming stored trend groups (Page 118)● Creating new trend groups containing archive tags (Page 119)● Creating new trend groups containing online tags (Page 122)● Creating new trend groups containing both archive and online tags (Page 125)


Trend system - analysis of processes7.3 Manipulating Trend Groups

7.2 Manipulating Trend Groups

7.2.1 Manipulating Trend Groups with Archive Tags

PrerequisiteThe process window which contains the trend or the trend groups is displayed in the working area.The following trend can be taken as an example:



Overview of operator input functionsThe symbols to be displayed are defined in the "Toolbar" tab of the "Properties of WinCC Online Trend Control" dialog box. You can view a tooltip for each icon by briefly positioning the cursor on the icon.The table below lists the tooltips for the icons displayed in the trend view.

Icon/function Description/functionalityProgramming Opens the "Properties of WinCC Online Trend Control" dialog box in order to assign new tags to a selected trend, for example. You can add additional icons to the toolbar of the "Toolbar" tab. All changes to parameter settings are activated immediately in the trend view after their confirmation.First data record Displays the first data record of the process values which were saved as trend to the archive.Previous data record Shows the previous data record. Use these buttons to view the data records from the archive in ascending or descending order.Next data record Shows the next data record. Use these buttons to view the data records of the archive in ascending order.Last data record Displays the last data record of the process values which were saved as trend to the archive.Ruler Displays the ruler and the associated information window below the trend view. Position the mouse pointer on the ruler and press the left mouse button to grab the ruler in order to move it to the right or left. The information window displays the current value and the date/time.

If the ruler is not displayed in the trend area it is located at the left edge of the trend window. Use the mouse to drag it to the working area.Zoom Magnifies a trend area. Select the trend area with the mouse by keeping the left mouse button pressed. You restore the configured standard view by clicking the "Zoom" button once again.Original view You change to the configured standard view by clicking this button if using the zoom function. The zoom function remains active for further zooming of the trend area.Start/Stop Stops or resumes refreshing in the trend view. The refresh status is indicated by the appearance of the button:

Green = Go: Refreshing is stopped and is resumed by clicking the button. Red = Stop: Refresh is started and is stopped by clicking the button.If the button status is red = Stop the trend is derived from actual process values. In this status the system only displays values within the currently set time frame. The "First/last record" and "Previous/next record" buttons for visualization of other time frames are not available.The data records previously saved are visualized as a trend if the button status is green = Go.

Print log Starts printing of the trend which is visualized in the trend view. The corresponding print job can be defined in the Control properties on the "General" tab.Zoom out Zooms the visualized range of values without zooming the time coordinate. The trend is compressed for display purposes.The 50% mark is located in the center of the value axis.

You can use this function if a fixed value range, a linear scale, and no user-defined scale have been set for all the trends in WinCC Online Trend Control.Zoom in Reduces the visualized range of values without zooming the time coordinate. The trend is expanded for display purposes.The 50% mark is located in the center of the value axis.

You can use this function if a fixed value range, a linear scale, and no user-defined scale have been set for all the trends in WinCC Online Trend Control.Relative scale The range of values of all trends of a group is visualized within a low limit of 0% and a high limit of 100%.

You can use this function: If a fixed value range, a linear scale, and no user-defined scale have been set for all the trends in WinCC Online Trend Control. If you want to compare several values for the purpose of detecting process relationships, e.g., pressure increase as a result of a rise in temperature.



Additional informationYou will find more information on this topic in the WinCC Online Help.



7.2.2 Manipulating Trend Groups with Online Tags

PrerequisiteThe process window which contains the trend or trend groups is displayed in the working area.The following trend can be taken as an example:



Overview of operator input functionsThe symbols to be displayed are defined in the "Toolbar" tab of the "Properties of WinCC Online Trend Control" dialog box. You can view a tooltip for each icon by briefly positioning the cursor on the icon.The table below lists the tooltips for the icons displayed in the trend view.



Icon/function Description/functionalityProgramming Opens the "Properties of WinCC Online Trend Control" dialog box, for example, to assign new archive tags to a selected trend. You can add toolbar icons using the "Toolbar" tab. All changes to parameter settings are activated immediately in the trend view after their confirmation.Ruler Displays the ruler and the associated information window below the trend view. Position the mouse pointer on the ruler and press the left mouse button to grab the ruler in order to move it to the right or left. The information window displays the actual value and the corresponding date/time.

If the ruler is not displayed in the trend area it is located at the left edge of the trend window. Use the mouse to drag it to the working area.Zoom Magnifies a trend area. Select the trend area with the mouse by keeping the left mouse button pressed. You restore the configured standard view by clicking the "Zoom" button once again.Original view If using the zoom function you restore the configured standard view by clicking this button. The zoom function remains active for further zooming of the trend area.Start/Stop Stops or resumes refreshing in the trend view. The refresh status is indicated by the appearance of the button:

Green = Go: Refreshing is stopped and is resumed by clicking the button. Red = Stop: Refresh is started and is stopped by clicking the button.

Print log Starts printing of the trend which is visualized in the trend view. The corresponding print job can be defined in the Control properties on the "General" tab.Zoom out Zooms the visualized range of values without zooming the time coordinate. The trend is compressed for display purposes.The 50% mark is located in the center of the value axis.

You can use this function if a fixed value range, a linear scale, and no user-defined scale have been set for all the trends in WinCC Online Trend Control.Zoom in Reduces the visualized range of values without zooming the time coordinate. The trend is expanded for display purposes.The 50% mark is located in the center of the value axis.

You can use this function if a fixed value range, a linear scale, and no user-defined scale have been set for all the trends in WinCC Online Trend Control.Relative scale The range of values of all trends of a group is visualized within a low limit of 0% and a high limit of 100%.

You can use this function: If a fixed value range, a linear scale, and no user-defined scale have been set for all the trends in WinCC Online Trend Control. If you want to compare several values for the purpose of detecting process relationships, e.g., pressure increase as a result of a rise in temperature.




7.2.3 Operator Control of Trend Groups with Archive and Online Tags

Overview of operator control functionsTrend groups containing both archive and online tags are controlled in a similar way to trend groups containing archive tags.You can find additional information about this in the section "Operator Control of Trend Groups with Archive Tags (Page 112)".

7.2.4 How to Work with Stored Trend Groups

IntroductionYou can retrieve archived trend groups to the working area. You can also delete or rename the trends you already created.

Icon on the user interface


Load/configure trend groups

In button set 1

Prerequisites● The trend group was recreated in the "Trends Online" dialog box.● You complied with rules for configuring, saving and visualizing the trend groups.

Procedure1. Click the "Load/configure trend groups" icon in button set 1 to open the "Trends Online" dialog box.2. Select the trend group you want to display, delete, or rename in the working area.3. Click the "Display" button to display this trend group.

– Click the "Remove" button if you want to delete this trend group.– Click the "Rename" button if you want to rename this trend group in the corresponding dialog box displayed.

4. Click "OK" to close the dialog box.

ResultThe trend group you selected is displayed, deleted or renamed in a process window on the working area.


Trend system - analysis of processes7.3 Creating new trend groups

7.3 Creating new trend groups

7.3.1 How to Create New Trend Groups with Archive Tags

IntroductionYou open the "Trends Online" dialog box on the working area in process mode by clicking the "Load/configure trend groups" icon in button set 1. This dialog box displays all trend groups most recently created and the date/time of the last change. You visualize a selected trend group on the working area by clicking the "Display" button.




In button set 1

PrerequisiteThe "Trends Online" dialog box opens on the working area.

Procedure1. Click the "New" button in the dialog box in order to create a new trend group.2. Enter a descriptive name for the trend group in the "Name" input field.3. Select the "Archive" entry from the "Content" group.4. Use the displayed template "@TRG_Default.pdl".5. Click the "Create" button.



6. Settings to be made in the "Properties of WinCC Online Trend Control" dialog box:– You add trends to be visualized in the trend view by clicking the "+" button.Delete selected trends by clicking the "-" button. Change the order of selected trends using the "Up" and "Down" buttons.– Select and name the first trend in the "Trends" area.Configure the other trends accordingly.– Select and name the first trend in the "Trends" area and assign it a color.Configure the other trends accordingly.– Click "Selection" in order to assign an archive tag to the selected trend.Select the server package of which you want to view the archive tag from the navigation window in the next "Archive/tag selection" dialog box.Select the archive.All available archive tags are displayed in the data field.Select the archive tag and then click "OK".

7. Click "OK" to close the dialog box.8. Configure the other trends accordingly.

ResultThe process window with the trends you created is displayed on the working area. The trends represent the archive values you selected.



NoteAll other configuration options of the "Properties of WinCC Online Trend Control" dialog box are described in the Online Help which is called by clicking the "Help" button in the dialog box.You can show the "Help" icon by setting this function in the "Toolbars" tab of the "Properties of WinCC Online Trend Control" dialog box.



7.3.2 How to Create New Trend Groups with Online Tags

IntroductionYou open the "Trends Online" dialog box on the working area in process mode by clicking the "Load/configure trend groups" icon in button set 1. This dialog box displays all most recently created trend groups, including their content and the date/time of the last change. You visualize a selected trend group on the working area by clicking the "Display" button.




In button set 1


Procedure1. Click the "New" button in the dialog box in order to create a new trend group.2. Enter a descriptive name for the trend group in the "Name" input field.3. Select "Online" in the Content group.4. Use the displayed template "@TRG_Default.pdl".5. Click the "Create" button.



6. Settings to be made in the "Properties of WinCC Online Trend Control" dialog box:– You add trends to be visualized in the trend view by clicking the "+" button.Delete selected trends by clicking the "-" button. Change the order of selected trends using the "Up" and "Down" buttons.– Select and name the first trend in the "Trends" area.Configure the other trends accordingly.– Select and name the first trend in the "Trends" area and assign it a color.Configure the other trends accordingly.– Click the "Selection" button in order to assign an online tag to the selected trend.Click "Find" in the "Tag configuration" dialog box. The tag selection dialog box opens.



– Double-click the server package of the OS Server of which you want to display the process tag.Double-click the the communication driver (channel) "SIMATIC S7 Protocol Suite". Double-click the channel unit, for example, "Named Connections" and then click its S7 program. The data field displays all available tags.Select a tag and then click "OK".The selected tag is activated in the "Tag configuration" dialog box. Set the update cycle time for the tag.Click "OK".7. Click "OK" to close the dialog box.8. Configure the other trends accordingly.

ResultThe process window with the trends you created is displayed on the working area. Each trend visualizes an online value you selected.

NoteAll other configuration options of the "Properties of WinCC Online Trend Control" dialog box are described in the Online Help which is called by clicking the "Help" button in the dialog box.



7.3.3 How to Create New Trend Groups with Archive and Online Tags

IntroductionYou can display archive tags and online tags together in a trend group.You open the "Trends Online" dialog box on the working area in process mode by clicking the "Load/configure trend groups" icon in button set 1. This dialog box displays all most recently created trend groups, including their content and the date/time of the last change. You visualize a selected trend group on the working area by clicking the "Display" button.




Button set 1


Procedure1. Click the "New" button in the dialog box in order to create a new trend group.2. Enter a descriptive name for the trend group in the "Name" input field.3. Select the "Archive" or "Online" entry in the Content group.This defines the data source for the first trend of the trend group.4. Use the displayed template "@TRG_Default.pdl".5. Click "Create".The "Properties of WinCC Online Trend Control" dialog box opens.



6. Settings to be made in the "Properties of WinCC Online Trend Control" dialog box:– You add trends to be visualized in the trend view by clicking the "+" button.Delete selected trends by clicking the "-" button. Change the order of selected trends using the "Up" and "Down" buttons.– Select and name the first trend in the "Trends" area.Configure the other trends accordingly.– Select and name the first trend in the "Trends" area and assign it a color.Configure the other trends accordingly.– Select the type of data source (possible starting with the second trend).– The tag data source determines further procedures.The "Archive tags" data source is described in the section "How to create trend groups with archive tags (Page 119)". Click "Selection" in order to assign an archive tag to the selected trend.The "Online tags" data source is described in the section "How to create trend groups with online tags. (Page 122)". Click "Selection" in order to assign an online tag to the selected trend.

ResultThe process window with the trends you created is displayed on the working area. Each trend visualizes the tags you selected.

NoteAll other configuration options of the "Properties of WinCC Online Trend Control" dialog box are described in the Online Help which is called by clicking the "?" button in the dialog box.


8 Message system - diagnostics for processes 88.1 Functions and Outputs of the Message System

IntroductionThis section explains how to display and edit messages in process mode.

Functions of the message systemMessages return information about operating states and faults within the process. This allows you to detect critical situations at an early stage and avoid downtimes.The operating and monitoring system acquires all messages from the automation systems and enters these in chronological order in the history list of the message system.

Definition of terms: Message lines, message blocks and message sequenceMessages are displayed in different message lists in the message line of a message view. The message sequences are derived from the chronological message line entries. A message line is a field consists of a line, a line number and several columns with column headings. The column headings, also known as message blocks, are used to assign messages and include, for example, the date, time, priority, source, event, status and type of messages.


OverviewThe message system supports the following operator input and actions:● Standardized function keys in the button set of the message system for viewing and editing messages (Page 136)● User-definable message filters (Page 138)● Separate or group acknowledgment of messages (Page 135)● Display of the message cause using the "Loop in alarm" function (Page 136)● Display of info texts for the messages (Page 136)● Entry of comments for a message (Page 136)● Filtering messages (Page 143)● Resetting filters (Page 145)● Hiding messages (Page 147) ● Display of the "Hidden list" (Page 149) ● Showing messages (Page 151) ● Display of the "List of messages to be hidden" (Page 150) ● Sorting of message lists (Page 152) ● Message logging (Page 136)● Display of archived messages (Page 136)


Message system - diagnostics for processes8.6 Structure and States of Messages

8.2 Structure and States of Messages

Example of a message list (incoming alarm list)

Message typesThere are four types of message:

Message DescriptionProcess message Process messages signal process events of the automated process. Such events include limit value violations of measured values and status information.Process control message Process control messages are fault messages caused, for example, by the failure of a component or a wire break affecting a connected I/O signal.Operating message Operating messages are generated each time process variables are manipulated, for example, when a controller is switched to a different mode.System message System messages are all messages that are generated by the SIMATIC PCS 7 system.


Message system - diagnostics for processes8.6 Structure and States of Messages

Message statesThe message state is a combination of the status of the message source and the acknowledgment status.The following applies to the status of the message source (entering/exiting):● The status of a message is "entered" as long as the triggering event still exists; in other words, the cause of the message still exists.● As soon as the cause no longer exists, the status of the message changes to "outgoing".The following applies to the acknowledgment status (unacknowledged/acknowledged):● Messages requiring acknowledgment must be acknowledged by the operator.● Messages that do not need to be acknowledged do not appear in the incoming alarm list, instead, they appear in the archive lists.A message can have up to four states:● Incoming: The triggering event is still active.● Incoming, acknowledged● Incoming, outgoing, not acknowledged● Incoming, outgoing, acknowledged

Displaying statesThe current message state is indicated in the message lists as follows:● Color and flashing behavior of the elements● Plain text in text elements● Time entries in the message line

Acknowledgment of messagesThe following table shows the acknowledgment capability of the available message classes.

Message Class Message Type Color AcknowledgmentAlarm, high - low A Red IncomingWarning, high - low W Yellow Incoming Tolerance T Blue No acknowledgmentProcess control message - fault, error, preventive maintenance

S, F, M Black Incoming

Operator prompt L Purple No acknowledgment

8.3 Message Lists in PCS 7

Message listsMessages are displayed in process mode in different message lists within message views. The icons in the button set of the message system are used to view and edit the message lists on the working area. The messages displayed in the message lists refer only to the currently open project.The message views have a toolbar. The toolbar functions can be used to edit messages.


Message system - diagnostics for processes8.6 Message Lists in PCS 7

Selecting message listsThe following standardized message lists are available with PCS 7:

Icon/List Content

Incoming alarm list

The incoming alarm list contains the unacknowledged messages.

Acknowledged alarm list

The Acknowledged alarm list contains the acknowledged messages and the messages queued in the process.

Outgoing alarm list

The outgoing alarm list contains the messages flagged as "Outgoing" (special message property).

Operation list

The operation list contains operating messages.Example: The setpoint of a controller is set to 5 bar and motor was switched on.

Process control list

The process control list contains process control messages. Example: Rack failure

History list

The History list contains all messages (incoming, acknowledged and outgoing messages).

Hidden listThe hidden list contains all messages which were hidden manually or automatically.

List of messages to be hidden

The list of messages to be hidden contains all the messages that are to be hidden while pending.

You can generate additional message lists for selection in the button set of the message system using the OS Project Editor.● Incoming alarm list (quitable)● Acknowledged alarm list (quitable)● Outgoing alarm list (quitable)While the incoming alarm list, incoming alarm list (quitable), acknowledged alarm list, acknowledged alarm list (quitable), outgoing alarm list , outgoing alarm list (quitable) represent current messages, the history list, process alarm list and operation list access the message archive.

8.4 Message and System Behavior

Interaction of message filters and permissionsYou can configure which messages in process mode are to be displayed by setting a message filter in the "Message display" tab of OS Project Editor. Depending on his permission, the operator can only view messages, or view and acknowledge these. These permissions are assigned to an operator in the User Administrator.

Overview of message filtersYou can select the following message filters:

Name of the check box Meaning

Do not filter Messages are not filtered by specific area


Message system - diagnostics for processes8.6 Message and System Behavior

Name of the check box MeaningMessages with area permission If the operator is assigned an "Authorization for Area" permission, all messages from this area are displayed in the "Incoming alarm list" and "Outgoing alarm list" in process mode and can be acknowledged in these message lists.Messages that can be acknowledged in a separate list

The operator control functions for calling the quitable incoming alarm list, quitable acknowledged alarm list and quitable outgoing alarm list are displayed in the button set of the message system.The message lists each contain two message windows in which messages are displayed.Incoming alarm list (quitable)

Acknowledged alarm list (quitable)

Outgoing alarm list (quitable) Messages for which the operator has the "Authorization for Area" permission but not the "Operator Process Controls" permission are displayed in the upper message window. The operator can see these messages in this window but cannot acknowledge them.Messages for which the operator is assigned the "Authorization for Area" and "Operator Process Controls" permissions are displayed in the lower message window. The operator is allowed to acknowledge these messages in this window.The message line in the overview area only displays acknowledgeable messages for which the operator is assigned the "Operator Process Controls" permission.

Acknowledgeable messages on a separate page (selectable)

The button set of the message system also provides operator input functions for calling the incoming alarm list (quitable), acknowledged alarm list (quitable) and outgoing alarm list (quitable) in addition to the incoming alarm list, acknowledged alarm list and outgoing alarm list.Use this option to change between the double window display for acknowledgeable message lists) and the standard message lists (incoming alarm list, acknowledged alarm list and outgoing alarm list).Incoming alarm list

Acknowledged alarm list

Outgoing alarm list In these message lists, messages are displayed for operators who are assigned the "Authorization for Area" and "Operator Process Controls" permissions.Incoming alarm list (quitable)

Acknowledged alarm list (quitable)

Outgoing alarm list (quitable) Messages for which the operator has the "Authorization for Area" permission but not the "Operator Process Controls" permission are displayed in the upper message window. The operator can see these messages in this window but cannot acknowledge them.Messages for which the operator is assigned the "Authorization for Area" and "Operator Process Controls" permissions are displayed in the lower message window. The operator is allowed to acknowledge these messages in this window.The message line in the overview area only displays acknowledgeable messages for which the operator is assigned the "Operator Process Controls" permission.


Message system - diagnostics for processes8.6 Message and System Behavior

Name of the check box MeaningHidden messages The operating function for calling the "Hidden List" is displayed in the message system button set.

Hidden list This message list shows all messages which were hidden either by the operator or automatically.

Message to be hidden The operating function for calling the "List of messages to be hidden" is displayed in the message system button set.List of messages to be hidden This message list shows all the messages that are to be hidden while pending.

System behaviorIf messages enter and exit several times without having been acknowledged, the older messages are removed from the incoming alarm list and acknowledged automatically. However, the history list (archive) displays all messages.The latest message requiring acknowledgment with the highest priority is displayed in the one-line message line of the overview area.

Additional information● Additional information about the operating functions of the message system button set is available in the section "Operating functions in the message system (Page 30)".


Message system - diagnostics for processes8.6 Acknowledgment Scheme for PCS 7

8.5 Acknowledgment Scheme for PCS 7

Working with messages requiring acknowledgmentThe following figure illustrates the acknowledgment scheme in SIMATIC PCS 7. It shows you how the system or operator handles messages requiring acknowledgment and the message lists in which they appear.All messages are written to the archive and displayed in the history list.


Message system - diagnostics for processes8.6 Operator Control Functions in Message Lists

8.6 Operator Control Functions in Message Lists

8.6.1 Overview of the Functions in Message Lists

IntroductionMessage windows in which message lists are displayed have predefined functions in PCS 7 that are displayed as icons. You use these functions to process message lists and to trigger actions.

"Autoscroll" function in message listsThe incoming alarm list is shown first and the "Autoscroll" functionality is activated when the message system opens. The behavior or the message system is as follows:● The messages in the incoming alarm list, acknowledged alarm list, outgoing alarm list, list of hidden messages and hidden list are updated automatically.● The messages in the process alarm list, operation list and history list must be updated manually by the operator using the "Update" button.● New incoming messages are listed at the bottom of the message lists with the default setting in the OS Project Editor (most recent message at bottom).

Deactivating the "Autoscroll" functionTo be able to navigate manually in message lists and to process individual messages, first deactivate the "Autoscroll" function if the "most recent message at bottom" setting has been selected in the OS project editor. Only then are standardized operator controls available, e.g. scroll bars, selections, screen up and down keys.When the "Autoscroll" function is disabled, the current messages are still shown in the message lists but the scroll bar can be moved without it reverting back automatically from the adjusted position to the most recent incoming message.



Standardized functions in message listsWhen you move the cursor over an icon in the message lists and briefly hold it there, a Tooltip for the function is displayed. The following icons are available:

Function Symbol MeaningAcknowledge message Acknowledges the message with the selection triangle in front of it.Acknowledge all visible messages Acknowledges all queued, visible messages requiring acknowledgment in the message window. Activate/deactivate Autoscroll

Activates/deactivates auto-scrolling.Autoscroll activated: The current message appears at the top of the window. The old messages are moved down (default setting in the OS Project Editor). Message processing functions are valid only for messages that are currently queued. Manual scrolling is turned off.Autoscroll deactivated: You can select messages using the mouse. Message processing functions only affect the selected message. Horizontal and vertical scroll bars are also available for navigating in the message lists.

Open the selection dialog boxDisplays the "Specify Selection" dialog box in the work area. This dialog box enables you to create, modify, and call message filters.The button is only available if you have, as a minimum, been assigned the authorization level "Higher process control" for an area.

Report function Sends a printout to a connected printer. The messages shown in the message window are printed immediately without a print dialog box appearing.Display first message The selection triangle jumps to the first/oldest message in the message window. You can only use this function after deactivating the "autoscroll" function.Display last message The selection triangle jumps to the last/most recent message in the message window. You can only use this function after deactivating the "autoscroll" function.Display next message The selection triangle jumps down to the next message. You can only use this function after deactivating the "autoscroll" function.Display previous message The selection triangle jumps up to the previous message. You can only use this function after deactivating the "autoscroll" function.Open info text dialog Opens the "Info text for a message" dialog box in the work area. If an informational text was entered during the message configuration in PCS 7, this text is displayed in the dialog box. You can recognize whether or not informational text was stored in a message by the cross in the "Info" column.Open comment text dialog Opens the "Comment for a message" dialog box in the work area. You can enter a comment for the message in the "Comment" box in this dialog box. This function is only available in message lists in which archived messages are displayed.Loop in Alarm Displays the process picture containing the cause of the selected message in the work area. Depending on the source of the message, a faceplate or an SFC chart can also be displayed in the work area.

This function cannot be used with system messages.Show/hide message Shows or hides a message you have flagged in a message list (incoming alarm list, acknowledged alarm list or outgoing alarm list).

Shows a message you have flagged in the "List of hidden messages"/"Hidden list".Sort Opens the "Sort" dialog box in the work area. In this dialog box, you select the message blocks/column headings according to which you want to sort the messages alphabetically.



8.6.2 Meaning of Column Headings and Message Blocks

Overview of the message line componentsThe following list explains the meaning of the individual column headings in a message line:

Column title/Message block

Meaning

Date Date for entering, exiting and acknowledged.Crossed through date and time means: No creation date because the messages already existed when the OS started up.

Time Every time the message status changes, the associated time element (time stamp of the state change) is displayed.Priority Specifies which messages are acknowledged with which priority. Priority levels from 0 through 16 can be selected and displayed in process mode. The higher the value, the higher the priority.

Priorities for block messages are configured in the CFC during PCS 7 message configuration on the ES. Priorities for system messages are configured in the OS Project Editor of the PCS 7 OS.Origin Technological assignment of the message source:

Higher level designation (HID), consisting of the hierarchy, chart name and block name, entered as placeholder Location designation (LID) for driver blocks

Event Event description: Contains a user-definable message text for technological blocks In the case of driver blocks, it contains a message text with integrated associated values indicating chain/rack/slot or error ID/block number/relative address.

Status Message status I=came in I hidden=came in with hidden status Q=went out, not acknowledged Q hidden=went out with hidden status OA=acknowledged by operator SA hidden=acknowledged by the system when hidden Quit-System=acknowledged by the system IQ=came in, went out, not acknowledged hidden=message was hidden at this point in time shown=message was not hidden at this point in time

Info An explanatory text can be configured for every message.Comment The operator can subsequently add a comment to any message.Batch name Contains batch name.Area Plant area identifierLoop in Alarm A cross indicates that the function can be executed.Type Indicates the message class:for example, System, Process Control, Alarm High, Alarm Low, Warning High, Warning Low, Status AS, Process Message, Tolerance High, Tolerance Low, Event Message, Operator Prompt

8.6.3 Filtering messages

8.6.3.1 User-defined message filters

Filtering messagesUsers can define process-specific content of the message window by setting corresponding message filters. Message filters are saved with a specific name and can be stored either on the standard server or locally. The filters can be called in any message list.Message filters that are stored on the standard server can be called on the OS clients on a project-wide basis.




Icon/Function Where? Necessary permission

Open selection dialogToolbar of the message list Higher-order process control

Overview● "Selection" dialog box (Page 140) ● Creating message filters (Page 143) ● Calling message filters (Page 143) ● Resetting criteria (Page 145)



8.6.3.2 "Selection" dialog box

Editing message filtersMessage filters are edited in the "Selection" dialog box.

"Selection" dialog boxThe picture below shows "Selection" dialog box:



CriterionThe name of the selected criterion is displayed in the "Criterion" column.You can choose between the following criteria:● Date/time● State● Number● AG Number● CPU number● Priority● Class/type● Origin● Area● Event● Batch name● Operation● Free 1● Free 2● Free 3● Free 4● Free 5● Process_value_1● Process_value_2● Process_value_3● Process_value_4● Process_value_5● Process_value_6● Process_value_7● Process_value_8● Process_value_9● Process_value_10● Instance



Buttons of the "Selection" dialog box

Button ActionUp Moves the selected filter criteria up.Down Moves the selected filter criteria down.Remove Removes the selected filter criteria.Open The "Open filter" dialog box opens.You can then choose a filter.You will find more information on this topic in the section titled "How to call a message filter (Page 143)".Save The "Save filter" dialog box opens.You will find more information on this topic in the section titled "How to create a message filter (Page 143)".OK Closes the dialog box Activates the changes.Cancel Closes the dialog box. Changes are not saved.

Check boxes in the "Selection" dialog boxCheck the "Persistence in CS and RT" or "Persistence in RT" boxes if you want to save the currently set filter for the selected message list.

Check box ActionPersistence in CS and RT Changes are retained when process mode is deactivated.Persistence in RT Changes are retained when the picture is switched over.




8.6.3.3 How to create a message filter

IntroductionThe creation of message filters is described based on the example of the "Class/type" filter criterion.

Procedure1. Click the "Open selection dialog" icon on the message list's internal toolbar.The "Selection" dialog box opens.2. Double-click a blank input field in the "Criterion" column.3. Select a message block from the drop-down list box,e.g., Class/Type4. Double-click the associated input field in the "Setting" column.The "Setting - Class/type" dialog box opens.5. Select the required message classes/types.6. Click "OK".7. If you want to specify other criteria, double-click a blank row in the "Criterion" column. Make the criterion settings.Select another criterion to insert an "AND" logic operation in the "Logic op." column. To change the logic operation, double-click the "Logic op." input field. The "Logic op." dialog box opens.8. Select the required link.9. Click "Save".The "Save filter" dialog box opens.10. Go to the "Find in:" drop-down list box to select "Standard server" or "Local project".You will find more information about the standard server in the manual titled

Process Control System PCS 7; Operator Station.11. Enter a name in the "Name:" input field.12. Go to the "Comment:" input field to enter a comment.13. Click "Save".

ResultThe message filter is saved under a specific name.


8.6.3.4 How to call a message filter

IntroductionMessage filters are called by clicking the "Open selection dialog" icon.

Procedure1. Click the "Open selection dialog" icon on the message list's internal toolbar.The "Selection" dialog box opens.2. Click "Open".The "Open filter" dialog box opens.



3. Select "Standard server" or "Local project" as the storage location.4. Select the "Filter name".5. Click "Open".

ResultThe message list only displays messages which meet the criteria of the selected filter.



8.6.3.5 How to reset "Criteria" in a message list filter

IntroductionYou can reset the filter criteria for a selected message list:● By changing the picture (provided that neither the "Persistence in CS and RT" nor "Persistent in RT" boxes were checked when the message filter was created)● By using the "Reset SQL filter" button in the message system button set

By using the icon in the user interface


Reset SQL filterOperator control function in message system button set

Procedure1. Click the "Message system" button in button set 1.2. Click the button relating to the required message list in the message system button set.3. Click the "Reset SQL filter" in the message system button set.



8.6.4 Hiding messages

8.6.4.1 Message hiding

IntroductionIf there are a lot of messages, specific messages can be hidden to make the message list more manageable.Any hidden messages that are currently active are displayed in the "List of hidden messages".Any hidden messages that are not currently active are displayed in the "Hidden list".There are two ways of hiding messages:● Automatic hiding:Messages are hidden or shown on the basis of a variable's status in the AS.Configuration takes place in the engineering system.● Manual hiding:The operator can use a button in the message window to hide a particular message.The message will be shown once a specific time defined in the OS project editor has elapsed. Alternatively, the operator can use a button in the message window to make it appear.

Display in faceplatesHidden messages are displayed in the faceplate.

Display in group displaysHidden messages are not displayed in group displays.

Audible indicator behaviorWhen the message is hidden, the audible indicator is acknowledged.



8.6.4.2 How to Hide Messages

IntroductionYou have the facility, using the "Show/hide message" function, to hide individual messages from display in message lists (incoming alarm list, acknowledged alarm list, outgoing alarm list).



Show/hide messagesToolbar of the message list

Prerequisites● The messages you wish to hide are displayed in one of the following message lists:

– Incoming alarm list– Acknowledged alarm list– Outgoing alarm list

Procedure1. Select the message list from which you wish to hide a message.2. Highlight the message line for the message.3. Click the "Show/hide message" icon in the toolbar.



ResultThe selected message is hidden.

Message list Reaction to the "Show/hide message" functionIncoming alarm list If a message is included in the incoming alarm list, it is automatically acknowledged by the system.The message disappears from the incoming alarm list.

The message is displayed in the "List of hidden messages" and in the "Hidden list". If the message "arrives" again, it is displayed in the "List of hidden messages" rather than in the "incoming alarm list".

Acknowledged alarm list If a message is included in the acknowledged alarm list, it is displayed in the "List of hidden messages" and in the "Hidden list".The message disappears from the acknowledged alarm list.Outgoing alarm list If a message is included in the outgoing alarm list, it is automatically acknowledged by the system.The message disappears from the outgoing alarm list.The message is displayed in the "Hidden list" until the manual hiding time has elapsed.



8.6.4.3 How to Display the "Hidden List"

IntroductionThe "Hidden List" contains all queued messages that have been manually or automatically hidden.



Display list of hidden messagesMessage system button set

Message display in the "List of hidden messages"

How was the message hidden? Message display

Automatically The automatically hidden message will remain in the "List of hidden messages" throughout the entire time that it is pending.Manually The message will remain in the "List of hidden messages" for the period of time that was set during configuration in the "Alarm logging" editor.

Procedure1. Click the "List of hidden messages" button in the message system button set.

ResultThe "List of hidden messages" is displayed.



8.6.4.4 How to display the "List of messages to be hidden"

IntroductionThe "List of messages to be hidden" contains all the messages that are to be hidden by the system given the prevailing operating modes and any messages that have been manually hidden by the operator and whose hide time has not yet elapsed.



Displaying the list of messages to be hidden

Button set of the message system

Procedure1. Click the "List of messages to be hidden" button in the button set of the message system.

ResultThe "List of messages to be hidden" is displayed.



8.6.4.5 How to Show Hidden Messages

IntroductionThe "List of hidden messages" contains all the messages that have been hidden manually or automatically.Manually hidden messages are shown again after a certain time. This time can be set in the OS project editor. The default setting is 30 minutes.An operator message is generated in the operator list when a message is manually hidden or displayed.The message contains the name of the registered user.A message is generated in the history list when a message is hidden or displayed manually/automatically. The message is assigned the "Show" or "Hide" status as applicable.The list of messages to be hidden displays all the messages that are to be hidden while pending. Non-pending messages can also be shown in this list.

Requirement● The message must have been entered in the "Hidden list" or in the "List of messages to be hidden".

Procedure1. Select the "List of messages to be hidden" or the "Hidden list".2. Highlight the message line for the message.3. Click the "Show/hide message" icon in the toolbar.

ResultA pending message will be displayed in the acknowledged alarm list.A non-pending message will only be displayed in the incoming alarm list once it actually becomes pending.



8.6.5 Sorting messages

8.6.5.1 How to Sort Messages in Message Lists Alphabetically

IntroductionWith the "Sort" function in the toolbar of the message lists, you can sort messages alphabetically according to message blocks/column headings. All available messages in the message list are sorted. The use of the "Sort" dialog box is illustrated with the following procedure.

"Sort" dialog box:

Requirements● You have opened a message list with messages in the work area.● You want to sort the messages in the incoming alarm list alphabetically in ascending order. This will sort the messages by date, then by source and finally by priority and display them accordingly in a message window.



Procedure1. In the incoming alarm list, click the "Sort" icon in the toolbar.2. Open the first drop-down list box in the "Sort" dialog box and select "Date". Then, click "Ascending Order".3. Open the second drop-down list box and select "Source". Then, click "Ascending Order".4. Open the third drop-down list box and select "Priority". Then, click "Ascending Order".5. Click "OK".

ResultAll messages in the incoming alarm list are now sorted alphabetically in ascending order first by date, then by source and finally by priority. You can delete the sort criteria again with the "Clear Sort Criteria" button. Your selection criteria are retained only as long as the message window containing the incoming alarm list is displayed in the work area.


9 Reports system - documentation of processes 99.1 Functions and Outputs of the Report System

IntroductionIn process mode, the report system can be used to output process data and messages to a printer. Predefined print jobs and layouts are available for your printouts. You assign layouts and printers to print jobs in the Report Designer on the OS. In process mode, these configured print jobs can be started with standardized operator control functions in message lists and in trend windows.

Purpose of the report system in process modeThe report system has the following purpose in process mode:● Message reporting: Current messages, messages from the message archive, message lists, message sequence reports, operation lists● Logging process values: Tag tables and tag trends● Report window: Overview of the print jobs and their assigned layouts and printers

Reporting MessagesIf you click on the "Report" icon in the toolbar of the message list, the messages displayed in the message list are printed out in a predefined layout. Tip: You can filter or sort messages to be printed before printing them. Use the "Selection" function in the toolbar of the message lists for this.

Message sequence reportYou print the messages occurring in process mode in a message sequence report on a line printer connected to the reporting PC.

Report windowThe report window provides you with an overview of the print jobs and their layouts. You cannot enter settings in process mode in this window.

Additional information● Section "How to display print jobs (Page 60)"


10 Archive System - Displaying Archives

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10.1 Functions and Outputs of the Archive System

IntroductionThe archive system can be configured with following server configurations in a PCS 7 plant:● OS Servers● OS Servers and one central archive server● OS servers and BATCH servers● OS servers, BATCH servers and one central archive serverThe archives are used to archive measured values, messages and process values.You can archive data from OS servers and OS signal station systems on a central archive server or on a PC with an installation of the "StoragePlus" software package. The OS signal station system can be an OS single station or OS and engineering station on a single PC station.The time period in which the data are retained on a central archive server or on a PC with an installation of the "StoragePlus" software package depends on the configured total archive size.If the capacity of the storage medium is insufficient for the intended time period, archive segments can be swapped out to external data media. If you need to access time periods that have been swapped out, the respective archive segments must be retrieved and attached.You can archive the following data:● Messages in the message archive● Process values in the process value archive● OS logs in the log archive for OS logs● Logs from SIMATIC BATCH in the log archive for SIMATIC BATCH reports


Displaying data from the archivesYou can view the data saved in the archive segments on the following PC stations/PCs:● OS multi-user system

– OS Client– OS Server, if the number of OS Clients an OS Server control supports is not exceeded– PCS 7 Web client– PCS 7 Web Diagnostics Client

● OS Single-user system (OS Single Station or OS and Engineering Station on the same PC station)● Central archive server● PC with installation of the "StoragePlus" software package● Remote PC station

PC station/PC for displaying data Location of archives Archive data which can be displayed Additional information

OS multi-user system(OS Client, OS Server, PCS 7 Web Client, PCS 7 Web Diagnostics Client)

OS Server Central archive server

Process values Messages

Measured values: section "How to Display a Trends Graph and Select the Display Period (Page 160)" Messages: Section: " How to Display a Message List and Select the Display Period (Page 160)"

OS Single-user system(OS Single Station or OS and Engineering Station on the same PC Station)

OS Single-user system Process values Messages

Measured values: section "How to Display a Trends Graph and Select the Display Period (Page 160)" Messages: Section: "How to Display a Message List and Select the Display Period (Page 160)"

Central archive server Central archive server Process values Messages Reports

Process values, messages and reports: Section "Visualizing reports, process values and messages (Page 162)"PC with installation of the "StoragePlus" software package

PC with installation of the "StoragePlus" software package Process values Messages Reports

Process values, messages and reports: Section "Visualizing reports, process values and messages (Page 162)"Remote PC Station(with network connection to the CAS)

Central archive server (CAS) Process values Messages Reports

Section "How to display archive data on a remote PC station" (Page 163) "


Archive System - Displaying Archives10.6 Functions and Outputs of the Archive System

Exporting data from archivesYou can export data from archives for further processing.

PC station/ PC for exporting the data Location of archives Archive data that can be exported Additional information

Central archive server Central archive server Process values Messages

Section "Exporting process values and messages (Page 164)" PC with installation of the "StoragePlus" software package

PC with installation of the "StoragePlus" software package Process values Messages

Section "Exporting Process Values and Messages (Page 164)

Overview of necessary preparationsThe following preparations may be necessary to select the correct display period and to enable access to offline archives:For archiving on a CAS:● Determining the time period of the archives (Page 165) ● Interconnecting offline archive segments (Page 167)● Disconnecting archive segments (Page 167)

Additional information● Configuring manual Process Control System PCS 7; Operator Station


Archive System - Displaying Archives10.6 Archive for Process Values, Messages and Reports

10.2 Archive for Process Values, Messages and Reports

ArchivesThe following table shows in which archive you will find which information.The archives are stored on the server in the path of the OS project (WinCC Explorer > Properties of the "computer" > Register "Graphics Runtime" > Project file path).

Data Archive name Description PathMessages AlarmLogging The "AlarmLogging" archive is used to save messages.

Windows Explorer > <path of project file> > "ArchiveManager" folder > "AlarmLogging" folderProcess values TagLoggingFast The "Tag Logging Fast" archive is used in the case of acquisition cycles of one minute or less.This value is a default value.

Windows Explorer > <path of project file> > "ArchiveManager" folder > "TagLoggingSlow" folderTagLoggingSlow The "Tag Logging Slow" archive is used in the case of acquisition cycles of more than a minute.This value is a default value.

Windows Explorer > <path of project file> > "ArchiveManager" folder > "TagLoggingSlow" folderOS log PrtOut The "PrtOut" archive is used to save OS reports. Windows Explorer > <path of project file> > "ArchiveManager" folder > "PrtOut" folderSIMATIC BATCH reports (batch reports)

The name is defined via the BATCH Control Center.

This archive is used to save batch logs. Defined via the BATCH Control Center.You will find more information on this topic in the manual titled Process Control System PCS 7; SIMATIC BATCH.


Archive System - Displaying Archives10.6 How to Display a Trends Graph and Select the Display Period

10.3 How to Display a Trends Graph and Select the Display Period

Trend graphThe trend graph shows the incoming trend actual values. If you want to view the history, you can display these values from the archive over a specified period of time.

Prerequisites● The archive segments for the display period are interconnected with the archive (TagLogging).Additional information is available in the section "How to determine the archiving period (Page 165)".● Offline archive segments must be interconnected with the online archive.Additional information is available in the section "How to interconnect offline archive segments (Page 167)".

Procedure1. Open a trend graph the OS Client to visualize specific values within a specific period.2. Specify the display period as follows:

If ... then ...the "Select time range" icon is available in the trend graph you can set the start and end of the time range you want to visualize.

1. Click the "Select time range" icon in the trend graph.2. Enter the time range.3. Click "OK".

the "Select time range" icon is not available in the trend graph and the "Programming" icon is available in the trend view

1. Click the "Programming" icon.2. Select the "Toolbar" tab.3. Activate the "Select time range" check box.4. Click "OK".The "Select time range" icon is shown in the trend graph.

You can use the "Start record number" button to jump to the start of the recording period.1. Click the "Start record number" button.If operating with a CAS in your plant, this returns to the start of the archive on the CAS.

Additional information● Section "How to Determine the Time Period of the Archives (Page 165)"

10.4 How to Display a Message List and Select the Display Period

Message listYou can specify the time period in which messages are to be displayed in the message lists.


Archive System - Displaying Archives10.6 How to Display a Message List and Select the Display Period

NoteUp to 1000 messages per OS server can be displayed in a message list. You can reduce the number of messages to a manageable number by the selection of suitable filters. Additional information is available in the section "How to create message filters (Page 143)".

Prerequisites● The archive segments for the display period are interconnected with the archive (AlarmLogging).Additional information is available in the section "How to determine the archiving period (Page 165)".● Offline archive segments must be interconnected with the online archive.Additional information is available in the section "How to interconnect offline archive segments (Page 167)".

Procedure1. Open a message list on the OS Client to display the period.2. Click "Open selection dialog".The "Selection" dialog box opens.3. Double-click a blank input field in the "Criterion" column.4. Select "Date/Time" from the drop-down list box.5. Double-click the associated input field in the "Setting" column.The "Setting - Date/Time" dialog box opens.6. Check the box under "From".7. Enter the date and time of day.8. Check the box under "To".9. Enter the date and time of day.10. Click "OK" to confirm.


Archive System - Displaying Archives10.6 Displaying and Exporting Archived Data with the StoragePlus WebViewer

10.5 Displaying and Exporting Archived Data with the StoragePlus WebViewer

10.5.1 Displaying Process Values, Messages and Reports

IntroductionYou can display process values, messages, OS logs and batch reports from SIMATIC BATCH on the following PCs:● Central archive server on which the process values, messages and reports are archived● PC with an installation of the "StoragePlus" software package on which the process values, messages and reports are archived

Displaying Process Values, Messages and ReportsYou can view the process values, messages and reports using the StoragePlus WebViewer.

ProcedureSelect the menu command Start > SIMATIC > StoragePlus > StoragePlus WebViewer.You can find information about creating views and the visualization of process values, messages and reports in the online help StoragePlus Information System.



10.5.2 Displaying Archived Data on a Remote PC

IntroductionYou can display archives from the central archive server on a remote PC.

Prerequisites● The network connection to the central archive server is established.● The archives are saved to the CAS and are interconnected.Additional information is available in the section "How to interconnect offline archive segments (Page 167)".● Internet Explorer V6.0 SP2 or later must be installed on the PC.

Displaying Process Values, Messages and ReportsProcess values, messages and log files are viewed via Internet Explorer.Open Internet Explorer and enter the computer name of the CAS (e.g., http:\\"Computer name of central archive server").You can find information about creating views and the visualization of process values, messages and reports in the online help StoragePlus Information System.



10.5.3 Exporting Process Values and Messages

IntroductionYou can export lists of process values and messages to the following PCs.● Central archive server on which the process values and messages are archived● PC with an installation of the "StoragePlus" software package on which the process values and messages are archivedYou can export lists of process values and messages to a file and then edit this file on another PC. The file may be saved to the following file formats:● CSV file● XML file

Exporting Process Values and MessagesTo export lists of process values and messages, you need to call them in the StoragePlus WebViewer.

ProcedureSelect Start > SIMATIC > StoragePlus > StoragePlus WebViewer. You will find more information on this topic in the StoragePlus information system Online Help.

NotePlease note that this function is not suitable for exporting large quantities of data,but only for exporting data that is displayed in the WebViewer. In the case of alarm tables.no more than 10 pages should be exported and in the case of process value trend informationno more than 65,536 values (limit imposed by Excel).


Archive System - Displaying Archives10.6 Determining, Attaching and Detaching Archive Time Periods

10.6 Determining, Attaching and Detaching Archive Time Periods

10.6.1 How to Determine the Time Period of the Archives

IntroductionA central archive server and a PC with an installation of the "StoragePlus" software package can show you the time periods that have been archived (open or closed) and swapped out.You can perform the following tasks when you have access permission on the Windows user interface.

Requirements● You have access permission on the Windows user interface of the central archive server and PCs with an installation of the "StoragePlus" software package.● You perform the following steps on the central archive server.

Procedure1. Select the menu command Start > SIMATIC > StoragePlus > Administration Console. The dialog box "StoragePlusAdministration_XP" opens.2. Select "System configuration > Archives" in the tree view.3. In the detail view, click "Catalog".All archive segments are displayed together with their name, the archive type, the archiving period and their status.For information about what the table contains, please refer to the section titled "Overview of table contents".4. Click "Close".

Overview of table contentsA table displays all the archive segments together with their name, the archive type, the archiving period and their status.You will find more information on this topic in the next section, which is titled "Overview of archive segment properties".



Overview of archive segment propertiesThe archive segments are displayed in the catalog along with the following properties:

Property MeaningCatalog label Name of archive segmentDescription Archive type

ALGAlarmLogging, message archive containing messages and alarms TLG_STagLogging Slow, process value archive with an archiving cycle of more than a minute (default setting) TLG_FTagLogging Fast, process value archive with an archiving cycle of one minute or less (default setting) PRTLog archive for OS logs EBRLog archive for SIMATIC BATCH logs

Date from Start of archiving periodDate to End of archiving periodStatus Archive segment status

OpenThe archive segment is currently receiving data. This data has not been definitively archived. ClosedThe archive segment has been swapped out to external data carriers and is not currently available. BackedUp&AttachedThe archive segment has been read back from an external data carrier and is available.



10.6.2 How to Attach Swapped-out Archive Segments

IntroductionOn the central archive server and PCs with an installation of the "StoragePlus" software package, you can retrieve data from external data media to display the data on an OS client in the multiple station system.You can display the data with the StoragePlus WebViewer on the central archive server or a PC with an installation of the "StoragePlus" software package.

Requirements● You have saved archives offline on external data media.● You are authorized to access the Windows user interface on the central archive server and the PC that has the "StoragePlus" software package installed.

Procedure1. Select Start > SIMATIC > StoragePlus > Administration Console from the menu.2. Open the "System configuration" directory.3. Open the "Archives" directory.4. In the detail view, click the "Attach" button.The catalog of all archive segments is displayed.5. Specify the path where the swapped-out archive is located (e.g., CD, DVD).6. Select the archive segment containing the data you wish to retrieve from the swapped-out archive.7. Click "Open".The selected archive segment is copied. Once the archive segment has been successfully copied, it is linked to the archive. A message dialog box will inform you whether the archive segment has been attached.8. Click "OK".

Potential problem when attaching archive segmentsThere is no room left on the hard drive for archive segments.Possible remedy:See if there are any archive segments that have been retrieved and attached but are no longer required. If so, detach them.

10.6.3 How to Detach Attached Archive Segments

IntroductionOn the central archive server and PCs with an installation of the "StoragePlus" software package, you can detach data you have retrieved from external data media.

RequirementYou are authorized to access the Windows user interface on the central archive server and the PC that has the "StoragePlus" software package installed.



Procedure1. Select Start > SIMATIC > StoragePlus > Administration Console from the menu.2. In the detail view, click the "Detach" button.The catalog of all the swapped-out archive segments that have been attached is displayed.3. Select the archive segment that you wish to remove from the archive.4. Click "Open".The selected archive segment is detached from the archive. Once the archive segment has been detached from the archive, the archive segment is deleted from the central archive server's hard disk. A message dialog box will inform you whether the archive segment has been deleted.5. Click "OK".


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11.1 The PCS 7 Maintenance Station

PCS 7 maintenance station (asset management)The maintenance station in PCS 7 offers diagnostic and maintenance functions. Basically, a maintenance station (MS) is an OS that provides this additional maintenance functionality.The maintenance station in PCS 7 can operate in a client/server architecture or in an OS/ES single-station system. In a client/server architecture, an OS server is operated as an MS server and the engineering station as an MS client.

Using the PCS 7 maintenance stationYou can configure a maintenance station on the ES to operate and monitor diagnostics screens in process mode on an OS client or the MS client.Diagnostics screens display various components of a PCS 7 system with diagnostics capability. All PCS 7 components are displayed with uniform icons indicating the maintenance and diagnostic status. Additional information is displayed in the diagnostic faceplates, depending on the type and the diagnostics capability of the PCS 7 component.Service or preventive maintenance will need to be carried out in accordance with the plant status. Trained operators or plant engineers can work with the MS clients.

Purpose of diagnostics and maintenanceThe aim of diagnostics and the maintenance of components in a process control system is to keep failures and downtimes to a minimum by performing preventive maintenance and service. This following steps are required for this:● Diagnostics (error detection)● Component diagnostics through icon displays● Request for service or preventive maintenance● Service or preventive maintenance● Recommissioning


Purpose of the PCS 7 maintenance stationThe maintenance station supports the following:● Uniform visualization for all PCS 7 components● Differentiated access permission● Evaluation of the status of individual system components● Parameter assignment for field devices● Logging of all events● Automatic generation of hierarchical diagnostics screens from the engineering data● Diagnostic messages● Diagnostics screens can have project-specific content added to them● Hardware components can be expanded to include static picture elements from a library● Loop in HW Config" and "Loop in PDM" functions to switch from faceplates to HW Config online or SIMATIC PDM


PCS 7 Maintenance Station - Servicing the Plant11.7 Overview of PCS 7 Maintenance Station diagnostics screens

11.2 Overview of PCS 7 Maintenance Station diagnostics screens

Overview of PCS 7 Maintenance Station diagnostics screensThe table below shows typical Maintenance Station diagnostics screens in process mode with examples.When the Maintenance Station is used, the "Diagnostics" OS area with its group display is shown in the OS overview area.

Maintenance Station dialog screens Objects displayedOverview area: shows the area selection buttons with their group displays is always displayedDiagnostics overview screen:shows the overview of the plant with icons for the following PCS 7 components that are to be monitored: PC stations network objects automation systems and peripherals user-specific objectsAll other diagnostics screens are displayed in a hierarchical structure subordinate to the overview picture.

Button set: shows operation buttons in accordance with the screen is always displayed"PC stations" diagnostics screen:shows the status of the PC stations

"Network objects" diagnostics screen:shows the status of the network objects

"Automation systems and peripherals":shows the status of the automation systems and the connected peripheral equipment


PCS 7 Maintenance Station - Servicing the Plant11.7 Overview of PCS 7 Maintenance Station diagnostics screens

Maintenance Station dialog screens Objects displayedDiagnostics screen "User-specific objects":shows objects configured specifically for the plant

Maintenance block icon:shows detailed information regarding objects that can be diagnosed, e.g. decentralized peripheral equipment

Maintenance block icon:shows detailed information relating to the objects configured specifically for the plant

11.3 PCS 7 Components with Diagnostics Capability

Components with diagnostics capabilityThe following PCS 7 components with diagnostics capability can be displayed in diagnostics screens in process mode:● PC stations, such as industrial PCs● Automation systems● I/O modules● Network, switches, PROFIBUS network components● PROFIBUS components, such as modular and compact field devices● Redundancy components

Template file for iconsAll icons that can be displayed in diagnostics pictures are contained in the "@@maintenancetypicals.pdl" file. This file is located in the "..\Program Files\SIEMENS\WINCC\options\pdl\faceplatedesigner_vx" directory and is copied from the installation directory to the "..\wincproj\<os-name>\GraCS" project directory when a PCS 7 project is created or when the OS Project Editor runs.The following illustration shows the icons in the "@@maintenancetypicals.pdl" template file.


PCS 7 Maintenance Station - Servicing the Plant11.7 PCS 7 Components with Diagnostics Capability


PCS 7 Maintenance Station - Servicing the Plant11.7 Design and Structure of the Diagnostics Screens

11.4 Design and Structure of the Diagnostics Screens

11.4.1 Design and Structure of the Diagnostics Screens

Hierarchical generation of diagnostics screens from the configurationAll information on the PCS 7 components configured in the project is displayed in a diagnostics area generated by the system. The starting point is the overview picture with the following group block icons:● User-specific objects (diagnostics screens that can be configured by the user)● AS objects (automation systems)● Network objects (network components)● PC stationsAll other diagnostics screens are displayed in a hierarchical structure subordinate to the overview picture. The hierarchical structure of the diagnostics screens is represented by the Picture Tree Navigator in process mode.



Design and structureThe diagnostics overview screen arranged at root level of the hierarchy contains all PCS 7 components to be monitored, for example, PC stations, network components and AS for the project, including any user-specific objects. The diagnostics overview screen is output to a separate area on the overview area. All system-supported diagnostics screens can be expanded to include static elements such as texts and network lines. This enables detailed visualization of the hardware components of your plant to be monitored in process mode.Detailed diagnostics screens are saved to the nested structure of the root hierarchy, depending on the plant structure.

"Maintenance state" iconThe "Maintenance state" icon (self-test icon) indicates the component status. The icon indicates different states, depending on the component and on the component state. Corresponding information is available in the sections "Diagnostics and Maintenance Icons in Block Icons (Page 185)" and "Diagnostics and Maintenance Icons in Faceplates (Page 187)".You can open the associated diagnostics faceplate via the "Maintenance state" icon.An action may be triggered by moving the mouse pointer onto an icon to transform the pointer into a control cursor.



"Maintenance group display" iconThe "Maintenance group display" icon outputs the fonts on a red, yellow, white and green background color (in the example: S). These icons indicate the status of the nested hierarchy. The icon indicates different states, depending on the component and on the component state. Corresponding information is available in the sections "Diagnostics and Maintenance Icons in Block Icons (Page 185)" and "Diagnostics and Maintenance Icons in Faceplates (Page 187)". The "Maintenance group display" icon is also used as a button for navigating to the underlying detailed pictures where the alarm was triggered. No "Maintenance group display" icon will be available, if there are no nested detailed pictures. If the mouse pointer changes into a control cursor when you move it over an icon within a component, it means that an action can be performed.


PCS 7 Maintenance Station - Servicing the Plant11.7 Operator inputs in diagnostics screens

11.5 Operator inputs in diagnostics screens

11.5.1 Overview of Operator Controls in Diagnostics Screens

OverviewThe following operator controls are possible in the diagnostics screens:● Opening the diagnostics overview screen (Page 178)● Opening the diagnostic screens using group displays (Page 181)● Opening a diagnostic faceplate (Page 182)● Message correction and exporting ID data (Page 183)

11.5.2 How to Open the Diagnostics Overview Screen

IntroductionYou open the diagnostics overview screen at the highest hierarchy level with the "Diagnostics" area button in the overview area. From this overview screen, you can navigate to the underlying detailed pictures using the "Maintenance state" and "Maintenance group display" icons within the components or the Picture Tree Navigator.

Requirements● All the steps necessary for the generation of the diagnostics screens are performed on the ES and the user diagnostics structure is created. You can find additional information in the Process Control System PCS 7;

Operator Station configuration manual● Process mode is activated on the MS client.● You are logged on for process control.

Procedure1. Click the "Diagnostics" area button in the overview area.



Result - diagnostics overview screenThe diagnostics overview screen contains the icon for PCs and industrial PCs. Below them are the icons for network components followed by automation systems. The "Maintenance group display" icon for the user diagnostic structure is shown on the left in the screen. The "Diagnostics" area button is displayed with black text on a cyan background, if the picture shown in the work area belongs to this area.



Navigating in detailed diagnostics screensUse the Picture Tree Navigator to navigate to lower-level detailed diagnostics screens. The Picture Tree Navigator provides you with a clear outline of the hierarchical structure of the diagnostics screens.The "Maintenance group display" icon in the process picture is also used as a button for navigating to the underlying detailed pictures.



11.5.3 How to Open Diagnostics Screens with the Group Display in the Overview Area

IntroductionIn the overview area of the user interface, a group display is shown for the "Diagnostics" OS area. The status of the diagnostics component is indicated within the group display. By clicking the group display, you can display the diagnostics screen containing the fault in the work area. If there is more than one fault, the diagnostics screen containing all of the faults is displayed.

RequirementA problem is displayed within the group display in the overview area.

Procedure1. Click the group display for the "Diagnostics" area in the overview area.

ResultThe detailed diagnostics screen containing the triggering fault is displayed in the work area. If there is more than one fault, the highest-level picture containing all of the faults is displayed.



11.5.4 How to Open a Diagnostics Faceplate

IntroductionFaceplates display all information on a component with diagnostics capability in process mode. This includes information that can be obtained by the component itself or from the project data. When information is unavailable, the corresponding field is empty.The number of views in the faceplates depends on the type of component. The three views "Ident", "Messages" and "Maintenance" are always available for selection in the faceplates. Intelligent components such as those described by an EDD (Electronic Device Description) and those integrated in SIMATIC PDM, have at least six views.

RequirementA diagnostics detail screen (block icon) is displayed in the work area.

Procedure1. Click on the "Maintenance state" icon within a block icon.

ResultThe faceplate of the relevant component is displayed in the "Ident" view within the workspace.



11.5.5 Buttons in the Diagnostics Overview Screen

IntroductionThe following buttons are available in the diagnostics overview screen:

Icon/function Button name Required permission

Message correctionMessage Correction" button "Area authorization" and "Higher-order process control" for the diagnostics area

Export ID dataExport ID data" buttonThis button is only enabled on the MS client.

"Area authorization" for the diagnostics area

Message Correction" button● Function

– Deletes messages in the configuration data for the OS (server data), for which the relationship with the project has been deleted.● Application

– You use this function, for example if you have removed hardware from the installation while a message was activated.

Export ID data" button● Function

– Providing the information (ID data) from objects with diagnostics functionality (for example, field devices, PCs, and network components)● Application

– Use this function to export information from objects with diagnostics functionality (for example, field devices, PCs, and network components). The information is saved to file "@XML_Export.sml".● Storage path for the export file

– You will find information on this topic in the configuration manual titled Process Control Systems PCS 7; Operator Station.● Exported data

– You will find more information on the data that can be exported in the section titled "Diagnostics Faceplate: "Identification" view (Page 199)".


PCS 7 Maintenance Station - Servicing the Plant11.7 Diagnostics Icons and Maintenance Icons in PCS 7

11.6 Diagnostics Icons and Maintenance Icons in PCS 7

11.6.1 Display of Diagnostic and Maintenance Icons

Display of Diagnostic and Maintenance IconsDiagnostic icons and maintenance icons are displayed in diagnostics and maintenance pictures generated by the system within block icons and in faceplates.The diagnostics and maintenance status is indicated via color change and icon change. The diagnostics and maintenance status display is uniform for all PCS 7 components with diagnostics capability.



11.6.2 Diagnostic and Maintenance Icons in Block Icons

Diagnostic and Maintenance Icons in Block Icons



Icons within a component Meaning Local operation/operator input

The following icons are found on the left side of the picture starting at the top: Maintenance state as an icon for self-test Maintenance group display of the local components (below right) Maintenance group display from the lower-level hierarchySelf-test icon (maintenance state) of the componentDepending on the maintenance state, the icons shown in the right column can be displayed within the component.You click on an icon to open the faceplate of the component (device).For redundant components, refer to the table in "Status Display for Redundant Components".You can find additional information about this in the section "Diagnostic faceplate: "Maintenance" view in section "Work request by the operator" (Page 200)

Maintenance alarm

Maintenance requested

Maintenance desired

Components good

Unknown/unchecked

Local operation

At least one process value is being simulated

Out of service

Component passivated

Maintenance request by the operator, priority alarm

Maintenance request by the operator, priority requested

Maintenance request by the operator, priority desired

Maintenance in progressThe small square (maintenance group display of the component) at the bottom right indicates the following:An alarm has arrived and has not yet been acknowledged. The alarm can also have gone out already. Alarms flash until acknowledged. If the alarm continues to be queued, the icon no longer flashes. If the alarm is no longer queued, the icon disappears.The right column of the table shows the possible icons in the maintenance group display.

Maintenance alarmMaintenance requestedMaintenance desiredGood working order



Icons within a component Meaning Local operation/operator inputMaintenance group display from the lower-level hierarchyThe hierarchical diagnostics screens contain, for example, a maintenance alarm. Only the highest priority class is displayed.Regardless of the icon displayed, the icon is used to open the secondary hierarchy level.The right column of the table shows the possible icons in the maintenance group display.

Maintenance alarmMaintenance requestedMaintenance desiredGood working order

11.6.3 Diagnostic and Maintenance Icons in Faceplates

Diagnostics and Maintenance Icons in Faceplates

Icons within a Faceplate Meaning Icon

Maintenance group display" icon with maintenance desired The possible states shown in the "Maintenance group display" icon correspond to those described in the section "Diagnostics and Maintenance Icons in Block Icons ()" under the "Maintenance Group Display" section.Maintenance state" icon (self-test) of the components The possible states indicated by the "Maintenance group display" icon correspond with the states described in the section "Diagnostics and Maintenance Icons in Block Icons (Page 185)", "Maintenance Status".Operator request state" icon with the "?" iconMeaning: Status unclear or not yet clearYou can find additional information about this in the section "Diagnostics faceplate: "Maintenance" view in the section "Job request by the operator" (Page 200)

Icons in the operator request state at first and second step:First step: "?" icon, as show on the left.Second step:



Icons within a Faceplate Meaning IconMaintenance state" icon in the faceplateIf two icons appear for the component as shown on the left, one represents the component itself and the other its redundant component. The master identification is indicated by the orange square, as shown on the left.With non-redundant components, only one icon with text appears in the left picture under Component.

The possible states indicated by the "Maintenance state" icon correspond with the states described in the "Maintenance State" section of the chapter "Diagnostics and Maintenance Icons in Block Icons (Page 185)", with the following restriction:Maintenance jobs requested by the operator and the "Maintenance in progress" state are not displayed in the "Maintenance state" icon.

11.6.4 Message Classes in the Group Display

Priorities and message classes in block icons and faceplatesThe diagnostics status is shown in block icons and faceplates.

Priority Description Symbol Color Acknowledg-ment1 Process control error (maintenance alarm) S Red yes2 Maintenance desired F Yellow yes3 Maintenance requested M White yes4 AS status message, Good working order None Green no

UpdatingAfter a message has entered, the group display on the OS/MS client is updated.

11.6.5 Status Display for Redundant Components

Generating the status display for redundant componentsIn faceplates, redundant components are only displayed in the "Maintenance state" icon under "Component". The figure below shows an example.

The status display (maintenance state) for redundant components is generated by redundant components A and B. The table below lists the icons that generate displays in accordance with this rule.



ExampleThe figure below shows how the view changes according to the hierarchy level. From bottom to top: Faceplate view → Device view → View within the IM 157 Interface Module.

Redundant component A indicates "maintenance required". Redundant component B is "good". This results in the status "maintenance required". This is indicated on the faceplate in the "Maintenance state" icon. The "Maintenance group display" icon also displays status "M" to indicate that maintenance is required.Under component (device) in the next picture up, "maintenance required" is also reflected in the "Maintenance state" icon. At the component's higher level (the picture right at the top) the "M" icon is also included in the "Maintenance group display" icon to indicate that maintenance is required.



Status display for redundant components

Redundant component A Redundant component B Maintenance state on the faceplateGood Good GoodUnknown/untested Good GoodComponent passivated Good GoodOut of service Good Maintenance requestedAt least one process value is being simulated Good GoodLocal operation Good GoodMaintenance required Good Maintenance requiredMaintenance requested Good Maintenance requestedMaintenance alarm Good Maintenance requestedGood Component passivated GoodUnknown/untested Component passivated Component passivatedComponent passivated Component passivated Component passivatedOut of service Component passivated Out of serviceAt least one process value is being simulated Component passivated At least one process value is being

simulatedLocal operation Component passivated Local operationMaintenance required Component passivated Maintenance requiredMaintenance requested Component passivated Maintenance requestedMaintenance alarm Component passivated Maintenance alarmGood Out of service Maintenance requestedUnknown/untested Out of service Out of serviceComponent passivated Out of service Out of serviceOut of service Out of service Out of serviceAt least one process value is being simulated Out of service At least one process value is being

simulatedLocal operation Out of service Local operationMaintenance required Out of service Maintenance requiredMaintenance requested Out of service Maintenance requestedMaintenance alarm Out of service Maintenance alarmGood At least one process value is being simulated GoodUnknown/untested At least one process value is being simulated At least one process value is being

simulated



Redundant component A Redundant component B Maintenance state on the faceplateComponent passivated At least one process value is being simulated At least one process value is being

simulatedOut of service At least one process value is being simulated At least one process value is being

simulatedAt least one process value is being simulated At least one process value is being simulated At least one process value is being

simulatedLocal operation At least one process value is being simulated Local operationMaintenance required At least one process value is being simulated Maintenance requiredMaintenance requested At least one process value is being simulated Maintenance requestedMaintenance alarm At least one process value is being simulated Maintenance alarmGood Local operation Local operationUnknown/untested Local operation Local operationComponent passivated Local operation Local operationOut of service Local operation Local operationAt least one process value is being simulated Local operation Local operationLocal operation Local operation Local operationMaintenance required Local operation Maintenance requiredMaintenance requested Local operation Maintenance requestedMaintenance alarm Local operation Maintenance alarmGood Maintenance required Maintenance requiredUnknown/untested Maintenance required Maintenance requiredComponent passivated Maintenance required Maintenance requiredOut of service Maintenance required Maintenance requiredAt least one process value is being simulated Maintenance required Maintenance requiredLocal operation Maintenance required Maintenance requiredMaintenance required Maintenance required Maintenance requiredMaintenance requested Maintenance required Maintenance requestedMaintenance alarm Maintenance required Maintenance alarmGood Maintenance requested Maintenance requestedUnknown/untested Maintenance requested Maintenance requestedComponent passivated Maintenance requested Maintenance requestedOut of service Maintenance requested Maintenance requestedAt least one process value is being simulated Maintenance requested Maintenance requested



Redundant component A Redundant component B Maintenance state on the faceplateLocal operation Maintenance requested Maintenance requestedMaintenance required Maintenance requested Maintenance requestedMaintenance requested Maintenance requested Maintenance requestedMaintenance alarm Maintenance requested Maintenance alarmGood Maintenance alarm Maintenance requestedUnknown/untested Maintenance alarm Maintenance alarmComponent passivated Maintenance alarm Maintenance alarmOut of service Maintenance alarm Maintenance alarmAt least one process value is being simulated Maintenance alarm Maintenance alarmLocal operation Maintenance alarm Maintenance alarmMaintenance required Maintenance alarm Maintenance alarmMaintenance requested Maintenance alarm Maintenance alarmMaintenance alarm Maintenance alarm Maintenance alarmGood Unknown/untested GoodUnknown/untested Unknown/untested Unknown/untestedComponent passivated Unknown/untested Component passivatedOut of service Unknown/untested Out of serviceAt least one process value is being simulated Unknown/untested At least one process value is being

simulatedLocal operation Unknown/untested Local operationMaintenance required Unknown/untested Maintenance requiredMaintenance requested Unknown/untested Maintenance requestedMaintenance alarm Unknown/untested Maintenance alarm


PCS 7 Maintenance Station - Servicing the Plant11.7 Information and Operations in Diagnostic Faceplates

11.7 Information and Operations in Diagnostic Faceplates

11.7.1 Available Views of the Diagnostics Faceplates

Views in the diagnostics faceplatesEach AS block has its counterpart in process mode on the OS, that is, the faceplate. The faceplate provides you with different views of the diagnostics object (component). The table below shows you the views available for each diagnostics type. The "Identification", "Maintenance" and "Messages" views are available for selection in the drop-down list box in every faceplate. Other views depend on the component (type).

View\Type Basic View PC stations Industrial PCs Network components Field devices (EDD)Identification X X X X XMaintenance X X X X XMessages X X X X XMonitoring 1 XMonitoring 2 XMonitoring 3 XDiagnostics XParameter XChange report X

NoteDiagnostics views are component-dependent and reflect more or less detail, accordingly. The content is determined by information supplied by the component itself. Fields remain empty if no information is available.The "Monitoring" views are displayed in the following situations: Monitoring 1, when at least one "Temperature measurement" signal is available Monitoring 2, when at least one "Fan speed" signal is available Monitoring 3, when at least one "Hard disk information" signal is available



Views in the "CPU function block" diagnostics faceplateYou can use the "CPU function block" diagnostics faceplate for analyzing the utilization of a diagnostics-capable CPU.You can display the following information with this diagnostics faceplate:● Information on "Identification"● Information on "Maintenance"● Information on "Messages"● Information on "CPU utilization"● Information on "Utilization of organization blocks"The overload behavior can be parameterized in the "Parameters" view.

Views in the "Global asset block" diagnostics faceplatePCS 7 offers the facility of setting up, in a user diagnostics structure, monitoring functions for objects which are not automatically integrated in the diagnostics screens of the maintenance station. These objects include:● Values defined by rules or calculations● Objects that do not support diagnostics (e.g. field devices unknown in PCS 7)● Technical areas● Groups of componentsYou can display the following information with this Diagnostics Faceplate:● Information on "Identification"● Information on "Maintenance"● Information on "Messages"● Information on "Monitoring"● Information on "Diagnostics"



11.7.2 Operator Control Functions in all Faceplates

Operator Control Functions in all FaceplatesThe following operator control elements are available in all PCS 7 faceplates:

Operator Control Function Meaning

Keeps the dialog box in the foreground even if a picture change is triggered in the background.Acknowledges all messages: in the "Messages" view in the faceplate and in the message lists of the message system.Drop-down list box: Selection of one of the available views



11.7.3 Operator input functions in the diagnostics faceplates

11.7.3.1 "Call Hardware Project" button

IntroductionThe "Call Hardware Project" button function opens the online view of the hardware project (HW Config).

"Call Hardware Project" button

Icon Description/functionality Necessary permission

Call of the online view of the hardware project (HW Config)"Area authorization" and "Higher-order process control" for the diagnostics area

Displaying the "Call Hardware Project" buttonThe button is displayed in the diagnostics faceplates of field devices (EED) and basic components in all views.

Prerequisite● The PCS 7 project resides on the MS Client which is also the ES.● The component is part of the hardware project.

Procedure1. Click "Call Hardware Project".

ResultThe online view of the hardware project (HW Config) opens.



11.7.3.2 "Call Simatic PDM" button

IntroductionThe "Call Simatic PDM" button is used to open the programming screen form of SIMATIC PDM for this component.

"Call Simatic PDM" button

Icon Description/functionality Necessary permissionCall of the programming screen form of SIMATIC PDM from this component

"Area authorization" and "Higher-order process control" for the diagnostics area

Displaying the "PDM" buttonThis button is displayed in the diagnostics faceplates of field devices (EED) in all views.

Prerequisite● The PCS 7 project resides on the MS Client which is also the ES.● The component can be programmed with SIMATIC PDM.

Procedure1. Click "Call Simatic PDM".

ResultSIMATIC PDM opens.



11.7.3.3 "Call configuration data" button

IntroductionUse the "Call configuration data" button to open the Web Interface for the component.

Requirement● The network objects must be accessible via the network.● The "Trusted sites" security setting must have been made.You will find more information on this topic in the manual titled SIMATIC NET;

"Industrial Ethernet OSM/ESM Network Management.

"Call configuration data" button

Icon Description/functionality Necessary permissionCall of the Web Interface of the component "Area authorization" and "Higher-order process control" for the diagnostics area

Display of the "Call configuration data" buttonThis button is displayed in all diagnostics faceplate views for network components. The network component device profile corresponds to the OSM or SCALANCE device profile.

Procedure1. Click the "Call configuration data" button.

ResultThe Web Interface of the component opens.



11.7.4 Diagnostic faceplate: "Identification" View

Faceplate: "Ident" viewDepending on the component, all information available from HW Config or SIMATIC PDM is displayed in the information box. The displayed information is taken from the project or, when there are intelligent components that can be accessed by SIMATIC PDM, directly from the components. The local changes in the components are also obtained and displayed for these components.Information from SIMATIC PDM can only be displayed on an MS client on which SIMATIC PDM is installed.



11.7.5 Diagnostic faceplate: "Maintenance" view

IntroductionYou can classify the maintenance requests for the respective component in the "Maintenance" view in the diagnostic faceplate.

Status of operator process controlsThe possible status transitions are illustrated in the "Status of OS operator controls" diagram below.

Status transitions are managed by the operator. The operator sets a maintenance operation to one of the following statuses: "Maintenance alarm", "Maintenance request" or "Maintenance demand". While maintenance is being carried out on the relevant component, the operator sets the status to "Maintenance in progress". Once maintenance has been carried out, the operator sets the status to "Completed".



Work requested by operatorYou can make operator inputs in faceplates in the "Maintenance" view. When you click the options listed under "Request Operator" (e.g., "Alarm", "Request", "Demand", "In progress", "Completed" or "Cancel"), a dialog box appears so that you can enter a comment and a work instruction number.

You can enter your own number that is of particular relevance to you, e.g., a description of the work task. This number does not have any effect within the maintenance station and is merely transferred to the log. It can serve as transfer information when communicating with ERP systems. The work instruction number relates to a work package that needs to be carried out.The comment text appears in the "Notice" field within the diagnostics faceplate and the number you enter is displayed in the "Work instruction number" field. When a maintenance job is completed or canceled, the "Work instruction number" and "Notice" display fields are deleted from the diagnostics faceplate.

NoteYou can cancel the current maintenance job at any time. You can also change the priority of a maintenance job, e.g., by changing the status from "Maintenance request" to "Maintenance demand".

You can choose between the following options:● Confirm the request class suggested by the system● Reclassify the request suggested by the system● Forward the request to a destination, e.g., a printer

Documenting the maintenance actionsYou also have the option of documenting the status of a maintenance action.● The "In progress" status can be used as a way of enabling maintenance actions, for example.● The "Completed" status can be used as a way of signaling the end of maintenance actions.● The "Cancel" status can be used as a way of canceling or resetting the maintenance action class.Once the maintenance action has been classified, the "Maintenance state" icon changes on the faceplate.

Exporting individual component dataThe data relating to an individual component can be exported.You will find more information on this topic in the section titled "How to export individual component data (Page 206)".



Faceplate: "Maintenance" view

Example

Step Action1 The maintenance state will only display the "?" icon on the faceplate if the operator selects "Alarm", "Request" or "Demand" in the "Maintenance" view of the faceplate for the associated component.

Depending on which option the operator selects, the corresponding icon will be displayed in the "Maintenance request status" icon (see screenshots below). With this status, the "?" icon is retained in the "Maintenance state" icon. The "?" icon in the "Maintenance state" icon corresponds to the "Component maintenance requested, but not yet in progress, completed or canceled" status.2 The next step is for the operator to indicate that the specified request is being carried out. He or she, therefore, selects the "In progress" radio button.3 If a maintenance operation is completed or canceled, the operator should select the relevant radio button. Whichever of the two options is selected, the "Maintenance state" icon will disappear from the faceplate.

Example displays in picturesWhen the operator uses the OS to set a maintenance request in the faceplate, the following symbolic displays will be output on the faceplate and on the component:Step 1: Maintenance alarm to be registered



Step 2: Maintenance request in progress



Step 3: Maintenance action completed



11.7.6 How to export individual component data

Exporting individual component dataComponent data is exported in file format.

Requirement● The name must have been configured so that it can be selected via the "Request via" drop-down list box.You will find more information on this topic in the configuration manual titled

Process Control Systems PCS 7; Operator Station.● The "Maintenance view" diagnostics faceplate must be open.

Procedure1. Select the required name from the "Request via" drop-down list box.2. Click the "Execute" button.

ResultThe component data is exported in the form of a file.You will find more information on this topic in the configuration manual titled Process Control Systems PCS 7; Operator Station.



11.7.7 Diagnostic faceplate: "Messages" view

Faceplate: "Messages" viewThe following messages are displayed in the "Messages" view of a Diagnostic Faceplate:● Diagnostic error messages● Operator actions after selection of the long-term archive list in the toolbar● Maintenance requests after selection of the long-term archive list in the toolbar



11.7.8 Diagnostic faceplate: "Monitoring1" View

Display elementsWith industrial PCs, the "Monitoring1", "Monitoring2" and "Monitoring3" views can be selected in the diagnostics faceplate. These views are only populated with data if the "DiagMon" program produced by Siemens AG is used to analyze the PCs and if the PCs are capable of making the relevant data available. These views will only be generated if the relevant OPC SNMP profile has been selected during configuration.

Display element MeaningCPU (°C) With industrial PCs, the CPU temperature is displayed in °C in a bar chart.Motherboard (°C) With industrial PCs, the temperature of the motherboard is displayed in °C in a bar diagram.I/O chip (°C) With industrial PCs, the temperature of the PCI slots is displayed in °C in a bar diagram.Operating hours (h) With industrial PCs, the total number of operating hours of the PC is displayed.

RequirementThe computer is entered and configured in the SNMP system configuration.You will find more information on this topic in the configuration manual titled Process Control System PCS 7; Operator Station.



Faceplate: "Monitoring1" ViewExample for Bundles PC



11.7.9 Diagnostic faceplate: "Monitoring2" view

Display elementsWith industrial PCs, the "Monitoring1", "Monitoring2" and "Monitoring3" views can be selected in the diagnostics faceplate. These views are only populated with data if the "DiagMon" program produced by Siemens AG is used to analyze the PCs and if the PCs are capable of making the relevant data available. These views will only be generated if the relevant OPC SNMP profile has been selected during configuration.

Display element Meaning

Fan 1 RPM With industrial PCs, the fan speed is displayed in RPM in a bar chart.Fan 2 RPM With industrial PCs, the fan speed is displayed in RPM in a bar chart.Fan 3 RPM With industrial PCs, the fan speed is displayed in RPM in a bar chart.

RequirementThe computer is entered and configured in the SNMP system configuration.You will find more information on this topic in the configuration manual titled Process Control System PCS 7; Operator Station.

Faceplate: "Monitoring2" viewExample for Bundles PC



11.7.10 Diagnostic faceplate: "Monitoring3" view

Display elementsWith industrial PCs, the "Monitoring1", "Monitoring2" and "Monitoring3" view can be selected in the diagnostic faceplate. These views are only filled with data when PCs are analyzed using the Siemens AG "DiagMon" program and the corresponding data could also be provided. These views can only be created when the corresponding OPC SNMP profile was selected during configuration.

Display Element MeaningHD drive 1-4 With industrial PCs, information on up to four hard disks can be displayed. The following information is displayed:

Serial number of the hard disk (not with RAID systems) Firmware Status of the hard disk

RequirementThe computer is entered and configured in the SNMP system configuration.Refer to the configuration manual Process Control System PCS 7; Operator Station for more information.



Faceplate: "Monitoring3" viewExample of Bundle PCs



11.7.11 Diagnostic faceplate: "Diagnostics" view

Data from HART or PROFIBUS field devicesIn the "Diagnostics" view in the diagnostics faceplate, data from HART or PROFIBUS field devices is displayed directly.

Display element Operator control functionMeaning

Communication via PDM The information that is displayed in this area indicates the status of the communication connection between SIMATIC PDM and the device for when communication was last established.Device status via PDM The information displayed in this area indicates the status of the relevant device (standard diagnostics according to PA profile).Communication via PDM, display field on the right

The information and texts that are displayed are read directly from the component and are interpreted by the EDD (Electronic Device Description) for the component supplied by the manufacturer. Note: Texts and languages are manufacturer- and device-specific. The language displayed corresponds to the language that has been set for SIMATIC PDM or the manufacturer's default language. The information displayed in this area indicates messages for the relevant field device.

Cyclical update Selecting this option activates the cyclical update function. The default value is 7 days.Last check Indicates the date on which the device data was last updated.

Refresh Updates all the information displayed in the diagnostics faceplate.



Faceplate: "Diagnostics" view



11.7.12 Diagnostic faceplate: "Parameter" view

Faceplate: "Parameter" viewIn the "Parameters" view, all field device parameters are displayed on the basis of the EDD supplied by the manufacturer. The view corresponds to the Parameters view in SIMATIC. All current parameters are displayed according to the current SIMATIC PDM database.The displayed data are read-only and cannot be changed.If the field device supports configuration change management (update alarm) (typical for PROFIBUS field devices based on PA and HART profiles), it is recognized on the maintenance station, the PDM database is updated and the corresponding entries are made in the ChangeLog log (audit trail).

11.7.13 Diagnostics faceplate: "Change Report" view

Faceplate: "Chg Report" viewThis view displays the field-device-specific change report log (audit trail) that is maintained by SIMATIC PDM. Parameter settings or settings made by a maintenance operator on the field device are written to this log and displayed in the "Chg Report" faceplate view. The view corresponds to the detail view of the log.



Additional information● Manual SIMATIC PDM; The Process Device Manager

11.7.14 Diagnostics faceplate: "CPU function block", "Performance" view

RequirementYou can use the "CPU function block" diagnostics faceplate for analyzing the utilization of a diagnostics-capable CPU:● Standard CPU >= firmware version V5.0● H CPU >= firmware version V4.5.

"CPU function block" faceplate, "Performance" viewThe "Performance" view is a graphic representation of the overall situation with regards to CPU utilization. All values in the bar chart are given as percentages. The reference value is the configured maximum cycle monitoring time for the CPU.The horizontal bar charts show the following for the organization blocks:● Gross and net values for OB 3x, related to the configured, maximum cycle monitoring time for the OB3x concerned



● Net values for OB 8x and OB1, related to the configured, maximum cycle monitoring time for the OB3x concerned



Detailed analysis of the OBsIn the detailed analysis, the calculated cycle times are displayed in the individual tasks.The utilization level of the OBs is available in the "CPU function block" with the following views:● "OB3x view"● "OB8x OB1 view".You will find more information on this topic in the section titled "Diagnostics faceplate: "CPU Function Block", "OBx... (Page 219)" view.

Avoiding a CPU stopFunctions have been integrated into the CPU to ensure that the user programs can continue running even when the CPU becomes overloaded and to prevent the CPU from switching to "STOP" mode. "Emergency mode" is parameterized in the "CPU function block", "Parameters view".

CAUTIONWhen the CPU gets close to full capacity, the user programs will become sluggish. If this starts to affect process mode, the user program will need to be reconfigured.

You will find more information on this topic in the section titled "CPU function block", "Parameters (Page 221)" view.



11.7.15 Diagnostics faceplate: "CPU function block", "OBx..." view


"CPU function block" faceplate, "OB3x" viewThe utilization of the OB3x organization blocks is shown in the "OB3x" view:● The absolute gross and net value, and the average value over a number of cycles of the OB 3x, related to the configured maximum cycle monitoring time of the OB in each case.● The minimum and maximum values reached since the last reset of the OBs

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"CPU function block" faceplate, "OB8x" viewThe utilization level of the OB8x organization blocks is shown in the "OB8x" view:● The absolute net value and the average value over a number of cycles of the OB 8x and OB1, related to the configured maximum cycle monitoring time of the OB in each case.● The minimum and maximum values reached since the last reset of the OBs

Resetting the counter readingsIf you have been assigned the "Area authorization" for the diagnostics area, you can use the "Reset" button to reset the counter readings in process mode.



11.7.16 Diagnostics faceplate: "CPU function block", "Parameters" view


"CPU function block" faceplate, "Parameters" viewThe default cycle monitoring time for the CPU is 6 s. Failure to process all the OBs within this time will result in a cycle overload. To prevent the CPU from switching to "Stop" mode, you can parameterize "Emergency mode".

Emergency mode"Emergency mode" automatically reduces the speed of the configured cyclic tasks. The user programs will become sluggish."Emergency mode" should not be used on a continuous basis. It will be signaled in the form of a maintenance alarm.

Display elements

Display element Operator control function Meaning

OB3x reduction with overload Enable check box In the event of an overload the OB is processed more slowly.Max. number suppr. STOP demanded Input box 0"= No retrigger attempts

1 = When the cycle monitoring time is exceeded for the 3rd time, the CPU switches to "STOP"2-= When the cycle monitoring time is exceeded for the 4th time, the CPU switches to "STOP"X = When the cycle monitoring time is exceeded for the Xth+2 time, the CPU switches to "STOP"

Alarm limit capacity Input box If the total utilization, which equates to the sum of the average values for all the net run times (in % for OB3x, OB8x + OB1), exceeds the alarm limit capacity, then the message "Net time required by all OBs exceeds max. limit" is output and the maintenance status is set to "Maintenance demand".Cancel reduction for Input box Emergency mode is terminated automatically when the controller's max. total utilization as configured in the "Cancel reduction for x%" or "MAX_VAL (CPU_RT)" parameter is reduced accordingly and there is no longer any long-term violation of the cycle time.Hysteresis alarm limit Input box Hysteresis prevents the message "Net time required by all OBs exceeds max. limit" from "wavering".Calculating the CPU load (Display) Input box The CPU load for the display is calculated for the specified number of cycles.Calculating the CPU load (internally) Input box The (internal) CPU load is calculated for the specified number of cycles.Message as of request errors Input box If the value is exceeded, an "OB3x request error" message is output.



Display element Operator control function MeaningCPU load increase to Input box Once the slowest running OB has resumed normal running speed for 5 consecutive cycles, the reduction is canceled.

Faceplate: "Parameters" view

11.7.17 Diagnostic faceplate: "Global Asset Block" "Monitoring" view (user-specific)

Global asset block" faceplate, "Monitoring" viewPCS 7 offers the facility of setting up (in a user diagnostics structure) monitoring functions for objects which are not automatically integrated in the diagnostics screens of the maintenance station. These objects include:● Values defined by rules or calculations● Objects that do not support diagnostics (e.g., field devices not recognized in PCS 7)● Plant areas● Groups of componentsYou can show the following monitoring functions in a diagnostics screen, for example:● Operating hours meter● Service interval● Calibration interval



If you have been assigned "Area authorization" for the diagnostics area, you can reset actual values using the "Reset" button and activate alarm limits in process mode.The "There of: ... remaining" field shows the difference between the actual value and the next limit value.

11.7.18 Diagnostic faceplate: "Global Asset Block" "Diagnostics view" (user-specific)

Global asset block" faceplate, "Diagnostics view"The "Diagnostics view" shows an overview of up to 16 configured signals used in diagnosing devices.



Additional information● PCS 7 library online help


12 Creating a Plant-Specific Process Control Manual

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12.1 Creation of a plant-specific process control manual for operators

Creation of a plant-specific process control manual for operatorsYou can create a process control manual for the operator tailored to the actual PCS 7. You can use this manual (PCS 7 Process Control System; PCS 7 OS process control manual) as a basis.The source document "PCS 7 - Operating instructions Operator Station Process Control.doc" is provided in electronic format in German, English and French for further processing.This source file is available in the "_Manuals\<language*>" folder on your PCS 7 Toolset DVD.* Select your regional <language>.You can use MS Word 2000 / 2003 (Microsoft Office) programs to edit the source document.


12.2 How to Create a Plant-specific Process Control Manual for Operators

Procedure1. Place the PCS 7 Toolset DVD into the drive of your PC.2. Open the "_Manuals" folder.3. Open the "<Language*>" folder.Select your regional <language>.4. Double-click the file "PCS 7 - Operating instructions Operator Station Process Control.doc".5. Select the File > Save as command.6. Select the storage location.7. Click "Save".You can now edit the document.


Index

AAcknowledge, 104, 141Acknowledgement scheme, 141Acknowledgment, 53, 54, 78add-on package, 177Alarm source, 81Archive directories, 166Archive servers, 174, 175

Attaching archives, 174Detaching archives, 175

Archive system, 163Functions and outputs, 163

Archive tags, 124, 130Archives, 166, 172

Determining the archive period, 172Process values, messages and reports, 166

Asset management, 177Maintenance Station, 177

Assigning permissions, 55Autoscroll, 142

BBasic operator input, 41, 50, 52BATCH Control Center, 59Binary value operator input, 111Block icon, 99Button set 1, 28Button set 2, 32

CCentral archive server, 174Column Titles in Message Lists, 145Creating users, 55Cursor, 21

DDetaching archives, 175

Diagnostic faceplate, 204, 208, 216, 220, 224, 233

Diagnostics view - user-specific, 233Identification ciew, 208Messages view, 216Monitoring3 view, 220Operator control functions, 204Parameter view, 224

Diagnostic icons, 191, 192, 196Diagnostics, 177

Maintenance Station, 177Diagnostics components, 181Diagnostics faceplate, 189, 195, 202, 209, 217, 219, 222, 225, 226, 228, 230, 232

Change Report view, 225Diagnostics view, 222Maintenance view, 209Monitoring view - user-specific, 232Monitoring1 view, 217Monitoring2 view, 219OBx view, 228Open, 189Parameters view, 230Performance view, 226View, 202

Diagnostics icons, 195Diagnostics overview screen, 185, 190

Buttons, 190Diagnostics screen, 182, 185, 188

Structure, 182Digital value control, 113Display, 65Displaying archived data, 170Documentation, 15, 17

EExporting, 171

Process values and messages, 171Extended message line, 83


FFaceplate, 99, 102, 103, 104, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 113, 189, 202Faceplate view, 109Filter, 152

Message lists, 152Function area, 67, 115, 133, 161Functions in message lists, 142

GGraphic system, 67Graphics, 68, 69, 87, 90, 92Group display, 79, 81

HHardcopy, 52Hidden list, 156Hide, 154

Messages, 154Horn, 54

KKey area, 27, 34

LLanguage change, 62Lights, 54Logging off, 46, 48Logging on, 43, 46, 48

Process control, 43Logging on with a biometric system, 45Logging on with a smart card, 45Long-term archive, 104Loop display, 110Loop in alarm, 82

MMaintenance and diagnostic station, 177Maintenance icons, 191, 195Maintenance Station, 177

Asset management, 177Message, 53Message block, 145Message concept for diagnostics components, 196Message functionality, 138

Message list, 168Display, 168

Message lists, 137, 142, 152Filter, 152

Message system, 133Messages, 78, 107, 108, 135, 141, 142, 145, 154, 156, 158, 159, 196

Hidden List, 156Hide, 154List of messages to be hidden, 157Locking, 85Locking in faceplates, 107Show hidden messages, 158Unlocking, 85

OOnline tags, 127, 130Operating instructions, 9Operator input in the overview area, 74Operator interface, 19, 20Operator process control, 98, 111Operator process controls in faceplates, 111Operator process input, 78Overview area, 22, 23, 74

Operator input, 74Overview of operator controls in diagnostics screens, 185Overview of operator input in the button area, 84

PPassword, 44Picture information, 50Picture Tree Navigator, 76Plant area, 75Plant-specific Process Control Manual, 235, 236

Creating, 235, 236Process alarm, 79Process control, 43, 44, 45, 46, 48, 49, 53, 72, 113

Logging on, 43Logging on with a biometric system, 45Logging on with a smart card, 45Logging on with password, 44

Process control alarm, 79Process information, 99Process pictures, 87, 90, 92Process Pictures, 68, 69Process tag, 87Process values and messages, 171Process values, messages and reports, 169


Display, 169

RReport jobs, 64, 65Report system, 161Route Control Center, 61

SScreen composition, 94, 95, 96, 97SFC, 60SFC Visualization, 60Show hidden messages, 158Signaling devices, 54Sorting messages, 159Source document, 9System configuration, 57System control, 46, 49, 59, 61, 87, 92, 115, 117, 120, 123, 124, 127, 130System operator input, 41, 44, 48, 50, 54, 55, 57, 59, 60, 61, 64, 75, 76, 81, 82, 83, 90, 94, 95, 96, 97System operator inputs, 42, 123

Overview, 42System reaction to messages, 138

TTooltip, 50Tooltips, 50Trend graph, 167

Display, 167Trend group, 117, 120, 123, 127, 130

Archive and online tags, 123, 130Trend system, 115, 117, 120, 123, 124, 127, 130

UUnlock messages, 108User, 46, 48User Administrator, 55User hierarchies in PCS 7, 55

VViews, 202

WWindow types, 36Work area, 26

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