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1 Commissioning PC Stations - Manual and Quick Start SIMATIC NET Industrial Communication Commissioning PC Stations - Manual and Quick Start Configuration Manual Preface Welcome to Advanced PC Configuration 1 Getting started 2 Examples 3 Tools 4 A FAQs B References and literature Release 06/2011 C79000-G8976-C156-14

2 Legal information Legal information Warning notice system This manual contains notices you have to observe in order to ensure your personal safety, as well as to prevent damage to property. The notices referring to your personal safety are highlighted in the manual by a safety alert symbol, notices referring only to property damage have no safety alert symbol. These notices shown below are graded according to the degree of danger. DANGER indicates that death or severe personal injury will result if proper precautions are not taken. WARNING indicates that death or severe personal injury may result if proper precautions are not taken. CAUTION with a safety alert symbol, indicates that minor personal injury can result if proper precautions are not taken. CAUTION without a safety alert symbol, indicates that property damage can result if proper precautions are not taken. NOTICE indicates that an unintended result or situation can occur if the relevant information is not taken into account. If more than one degree of danger is present, the warning notice representing the highest degree of danger will be used. A notice warning of injury to persons with a safety alert symbol may also include a warning relating to property damage. Qualified Personnel The product/system described in this documentation may be operated only by personnel qualified for the specific task in accordance with the relevant documentation, in particular its warning notices and safety instructions. Qualified personnel are those who, based on their training and experience, are capable of identifying risks and avoiding potential hazards when working with these products/systems. Proper use of Siemens products Note the following: WARNING Siemens products may only be used for the applications described in the catalog and in the relevant technical documentation. If products and components from other manufacturers are used, these must be recommended or approved by Siemens. Proper transport, storage, installation, assembly, commissioning, operation and maintenance are required to ensure that the products operate safely and without any problems. The permissible ambient conditions must be complied with. The information in the relevant documentation must be observed. Trademarks All names identified by are registered trademarks of Siemens AG. The remaining trademarks in this publication may be trademarks whose use by third parties for their own purposes could violate the rights of the owner. Disclaimer of Liability We have reviewed the contents of this publication to ensure consistency with the hardware and software described. Since variance cannot be precluded entirely, we cannot guarantee full consistency. However, the information in this publication is reviewed regularly and any necessary corrections are included in subsequent editions. Siemens AG Industry Sector Postfach NÜRNBERG GERMANY C79000-G8976-C P 06/2011 Copyright Siemens AG 2010, Technical data subject to change

3 Preface This manual supports you when commissioning your SIMATIC NET PC modules in a PC station and helps you to use them successfully. introduces all the tools made available by the SIMATIC NET software for solving your communication tasks. along with the OPC documentation on the SIMATIC NET PC / Windows CD answers your questions on all aspects of communication: Note Variants in the descriptions The activities described in this manual depend on the operating system you are using. For Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2, the default display setting is used. Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C

4 Preface New in this release Description of the OPC Scout V10. Description of the Symbol Editor. Description of the new configuration tool 'STEP 7 Professional V11'. Documents on the Internet You can obtain numerous documents from the Internet. You will find the current version of this manual on the Internet. Link to the manual: ( Additional information on SIMATIC S7 and STEP 7 The documentation on SIMATIC S7 and STEP 7 contains additional information on the STEP 7 basic software of the SIMATIC automation system. You can obtain this from your local Siemens office. Validity of this manual The information in this manual applies to the following: Version 5.3 SP1 and higher of the project engineering software SIMATIC NCM PC / STEP 7 with the NCM S7 option 'SIMATIC NET, PC Software, Edition 2008' CD and higher References /.../ References to other manuals and documentation are indicated by numbers in slashes /.../. These numbers refer to the titles of manuals listed in the References section at the end of the manual. 4 Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C156-14

5 Contents Preface Welcome to Advanced PC Configuration A concept for your benefit PC stations in SIMATIC A brief introduction to tools and utilities Guide to installation and commissioning PG mode or configured mode - Considerations Commissioning for PG mode - Overview Commissioning for configured mode - Overview Getting started 'Configured mode' Steps in project engineering Steps for initial configuration Case a) Initial configuration using remote configuration with STEP 7 / NCM PC Case b) Initial configuration with XDB file Case c) Initial configuration using the Station Configuration Editor 'PG mode' Configuration for PG mode - programming device (PG/PC) Configuration for PG mode - HMI stations Using additional functions - points to note Checking the configuration and diagnostics Testing with OPC Scout V Detecting errors in communication with the OPC Scout V Further functions / special features Adopting the project engineering and symbols from PROFINET imap and SIMOTION Scout Configuring access points for STEP 7 and STEP Points to note with SOFTNET Industrial Ethernet modules Configuring the OPC server Significance of project engineering Configuring the properties of the OPC server Specifying connection properties for the OPC server in project engineering Using symbols for S7 connections Configuring OPC properties for SNMP in project engineering Significance in SIMATIC NET SNMP traps Using the CP 1616 as a PROFINET IO controller / IO device / IO router Initialize CP 1616 (IP address and device name) Configuring the CP Using the CP 1616 as a PROFINET IO controller Using the CP 1616 as a PROFINET IO device...69 Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C

6 Contents Using the CP 1616 as PROFINET IO controller and IO device Using the CP 1616 as a PROFINET IO router Copying a PROFINET IO router Configuring prioritized startup of the CP 1616 in PROFINET IO Configuring media redundancy of the CP Example: Installing Linux drivers (Suse Linux) Installing the PROFINET IO sample program (Suse Linux) Using CP 5613 A2/CP 5623/CP 5603 as a DP slave Examples OPC application for Industrial Ethernet Overview Hardware and software installation Creating the STEP 7 project STEP 7 project engineering on a central engineering station Using symbol files Configuring the PC station Using the OPC Scout V Establishing a connection to the OPC server Displaying and modifying values of variables OPC application for PROFIBUS DP Overview Hardware and software installation Configuring the PC station Changing the configuration on the PC station Inserting a DP master system Inserting a DP slave Using the OPC Scout V Establishing a connection to the OPC server Displaying and modifying values of variables Unspecified S7 connection from a PC application Overview Installing the software Configuring the PC station Creating, editing and downloading a STEP 7 project Creating a new project Editing the network and connection project engineering Downloading the project engineering configuration Configuration Console Unconfigured S7 connection with the OPC Scout V Example 1 - Industrial Ethernet via TCP/IP Engineering of the unconfigured S7 connection Entries in the OPC Scout V Example 2 - Industrial Ethernet over ISO Engineering of the unconfigured S7 connection Entries in the OPC Scout V Example 3 - PROFIBUS Engineering of the unconfigured S7 connection Entries in the OPC Scout V SNMP communication with OPC Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C156-14

7 Contents Hardware and software installation Configuration of the SNMP OPC server Editing the plant configuration Configuring the PC station Using the OPC Scout V Establishing a connection to the OPC server Add and monitor process variables Setting the trap recipient based on the example of an OSM/ESM Creating a device profile with the MIB compiler Tools Station Configuration Editor Characteristics, functions and activation Managing components: 'Components' tab Evaluating messages: 'Diagnostics' tab Setting the Station Configuration Editor: 'Properties' dialog SIMATIC NCM PC project engineering tool Characteristics, functions and activation Relationship between SIMATIC NCM PC and STEP Creating a PC station Configuring a PC station with SIMATIC NCM PC Config Creating the DP master system Creating a PROFINET IO system Configuring connections Configuring a PC station as a DP slave DP master is known in NCM / STEP Configuration with a 'thirdparty' DP master Downloading project engineering data to the PC station (after initial configuration) Online mode Offline mode (engineering station and runtime PC separate) - XDB import Adapting mismatched configurations New configuration tool STEP 7 Professional V Characteristics, functions and activation Creating a PC station Configuring the PC station in STEP 7 Professional V Creating a DP master system Creating a PROFINET IO system Configuring connections Configuring a PC station as a DP slave DP master is known to STEP 7 Professional V Configuration with a 'third-party' DP master Downloading the project engineering data to the PC station (after the initial configuration) Online mode Offline mode (engineering station and runtime PC separate) - XDB import Adapting a configuration that does not match Initial configuration using remove configuration with STEP 7 Professional V Symbol Editor Characteristics, functions and structure The meaning of symbols Menus of the Symbol Editor in detail Managing symbols Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C

8 Contents How to insert a new symbol How to insert a new folder How to change the name space prefix How to delete folders or symbols How to import a symbol file How to export a symbol file Configuration Console Characteristics, function and activation COML S Support during commissioning and operation Triggering a restart on the module Forcing the OPC server to close down Activating configured protocols step by step Setting a symbol file for OPC Setting traces Language setting Automatic startup of applications and services Security settings (as of Windows XP SP2 and as of Windows Server 2003 SP1) Configuration examples Editing the configuration Changing the mode of a module Displaying and setting the Industrial Ethernet network parameters for a CP 1613 / CP 1623 or CP Setting the Industrial Ethernet station addresses Assigning access points to the individual modules Setting the PROFIBUS DP slave of the CP 5614 / CP Diagnostics with the 'Configuration Console' Displaying the operability of a PROFIBUS module Displaying the Industrial Ethernet network parameters for a CP 1613 / CP 1623 or CP Displaying PROFIBUS network nodes Displaying PROFIBUS network parameters Displaying version information of hardware and firmware OPC Scout V Characteristics, functions and activation Connecting the OPC Scout V10 to a local server Connecting the OPC Scout V10 to a remote server Browse the process space Creating a new item Add and monitor process variables Properties for the views (DA, AE, Diagnostics) Customize display Display attributes Change values Menus of the OPC Scout V10 in detail File menu Edit menu View menu Server Explorer menu Workbook menu Tools menu Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C156-14

9 Contents Window menu Help menu DCOM configuration OPC client/server operation Enabling network discovery (as of Windows 7) Enabling the DCOM configuration 'Security' for OPC client/server operation Configuration of the SIMATIC NET user group Functions of the 'dcomcnfg' system program for the computer Starting the 'dcomcnfg' system program 'Default Properties' tab 'COM Security' tab 'Default Protocols' tab Functions of the 'dcomcnfg' system program for the DCOM configuration of the OPC server 'General' tab 'Location' tab 'Identity' tab 'Security' tab Example - Windows domain mode Example of a logged-on user in the domain (interactive mode) Example of a non logged-on user in the domain (server mode, service mode) Example of multiple logged-on users in the domain (multiterminal server mode) Example - Windows workgroups mode General configuration of the client and server computer Configuration of the server computer Configuration of the client computer Example - Client only computer mode Configuring the client computer Example - Setting up the OPC client for client-computer mode Advanced firewall settings as of Windows XP SP2 and as of Windows Server 2003 SP Advanced DCOM settings A FAQs A.1 General FAQs A.1.1 Licenses A.1.2 Windows versions A.1.3 Miscellaneous A.2 OPC server A.2.1 Product characteristics A.2.2 Operating and programming the OPC server A.2.3 Project engineering and configuration A.2.4 The Symbol Editor A.2.5 Special features of the DP OPC server A.2.6 Special features of the S7 OPC server A.2.7 Special features of the SR OPC server A.2.8 Special features of the FDL OPC server A.2.9 DCOM configuration A.2.10 SIMATIC NET OPC data OCX A.2.11 OPC XML-DA A.3 Hardnet Industrial Ethernet A.3.1 General information on installation A.3.2 Installation along with other modules Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C

10 Contents A.3.3 CP 1613 SNMP agent A.3.4 Miscellaneous A.4 Softnet Industrial Ethernet A.5 Hardnet PROFIBUS A.6 Softnet PROFIBUS A.7 Programming instructions for the C interfaces A.7.1 S7 protocols A.7.2 DP slave A.7.3 DP master A.7.4 FDL protocol B References and literature Glossary Index Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C156-14

11 Welcome to Advanced PC Configuration A concept for your benefit Advanced PC Configuration is the tool with which you can commission a PC station as part of an industrial communication network. SIMATIC NET supports the option of using Advanced PC Configuration on a central engineering station (ES) to configure not only PC stations but also, for example, operator stations (OS). The engineering station is a PC with the SIMATIC NCM PC program or STEP 7 installed on it. Characteristics - Comparison with previous products The features of the SIMATIC NET software involve several changes to the previous configuration and project engineering procedures and these are summarized below: You can make all settings with one tool during project engineering and download them completely to the PC station. The tool is SIMATIC NCM PC or STEP 7. Depending on your system configuration, you also use the Station Configuration Editor during the initial configuration. Properties that you configured in product versions prior to SIMATIC NET PC Software Edition 2005 using the 'Set PG/PC Interface' program are now part of the project engineering and are downloaded to the PC station. These include, for example, the station address and the bus parameters. It is no longer necessary to create several databases. Properties that were previously specified in various project engineering programs are now configured in the project engineering in SIMATIC NCM PC / STEP 7. Examples of such project engineering tools include COML S7, COM PROFIBUS. Configuration parameters for the OPC server that were previously stored in '*.txt' files are now configured in the project engineering in SIMATIC NCM PC / STEP 7 and downloaded to the PC station. The OPC server can also handle communication on unconfigured S7 connections in PG mode. This function is, for example, required for use in HMI stations. Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C

12 Welcome to Advanced PC Configuration 1.1 A concept for your benefit LDB databases no longer required By configuring on a central station and with the option of local or remote downloading, LDB databases are no longer required for the DP, FMS, and S7 protocols. Configuration and project engineering data can be exported to XDB files in NCM PC / STEP 7; this is imported into the central data management on the PC station using the Station Configuration Editor. Note For more detailed information on the differences compared with the previous procedure and handling the software and modules, refer to Appendix 'A (Page 429)'. 12 Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C156-14

13 Welcome to Advanced PC Configuration 1.2 PC stations in SIMATIC 1.2 PC stations in SIMATIC Use of PCs in automation A PC station is a PC with communications modules and software components within a SIMATIC automation solution. The hardware configuration of a PC station can be compared with the configuration of an S7 controller In SIMATIC: Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C

14 Welcome to Advanced PC Configuration 1.2 PC stations in SIMATIC Software - The OPC server as central component A PC station contains SIMATIC NET communications modules and software applications. The SIMATIC NET OPC server is a typical software application that allows other application programs to communicate. Uniform engineering environment During configuration with STEP 7 / NCM PC, you handle the PC station as you would a SIMATIC S7 controller: You connect S7 stations and PC stations to the networks in the network view and specify the communication connections. The project engineering data is downloaded to the stations at the touch of a button. With PC stations, you have 2 options: Remote configuration and download: Direct initial configuration or modification of a configuration and transfer of the project engineering data to an (online) PC station available over an Ethernet adapter. Load a PC station (XDB import): In this situation, project engineering data is saved to a file and can be imported into the PC station using any method of data transfer (applies to PROFIBUS and Ethernet). 14 Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C156-14

15 Welcome to Advanced PC Configuration 1.2 PC stations in SIMATIC Index for every component To allow communication between the components in the PC station and to receive project engineering data, each component is assigned a unique identification number. The identification number for modules, applications, and other components in a PC station is the index. In much the same way as the slot of a module in an S7400 controller, the index corresponds to a virtual slot in a PC station. Note Be careful not to confuse this 'index' with a hardware slot, for example on the PCI bus of the PC. The slot on the PCI bus is not relevant for commissioning and is not used at any point. Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C

16 Welcome to Advanced PC Configuration 1.3 A brief introduction to tools and utilities 1.3 A brief introduction to tools and utilities Once you have installed the SIMATIC NET software, you have the following tools available: Basic tools: Station Configuration Editor With this tool, you insert the modules and components into the 'virtual' slots of the PC station and assign them addresses and parameters. SIMATIC NCM PC project engineering tool SIMATIC NCM PC is a version of SIMATIC STEP 7 especially for configuring PC stations. It provides the full range of features of SIMATIC STEP 7 for PC stations. Additional tools / utilities: Symbol Editor With the Symbol Editor, you can create symbol files that allow you the option of access to symbolic variables over the SIMATIC NET OPC server. Configuration Console The 'Configuration Console' provides a variety of options for configuration and diagnostics of PC hardware components and PC user programs as well as the OPC server. SIMATIC NET Information Service The information service displays information on events that occurred due to activated trace requests. Trace requests can be made in the 'Configuration Console'. OPC Scout V10 With the OPC Scout V10, you can test an OPC application or commission the OPC server. DCOM settings (Windows system program) To allow a client to use a COM object on another computer, the properties of the COM object must be configured on the client and on the remote computer. 16 Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C156-14

17 Welcome to Advanced PC Configuration 1.4 Guide to installation and commissioning 1.4 Guide to installation and commissioning Before you start commissioning, you should clarify the function of your PC station and select the required mode for your communications module. The steps involved in commissioning differ depending on the mode you select for your communications module. Below, you can see an overview of the steps involved in commissioning. The sections following then describe the individual steps and tools in greater detail PG mode or configured mode - Considerations When commissioning and operating a SIMATIC PC station, distinctions must be made between the following areas of application. Depending on the application, select the mode of the communications module. PG mode This is the default mode for a programming device (PG/PC) and HMI station. Configured mode This mode should be selected for productive communication between applications in the PC station and the automation systems, for example SIMATIC S7400. The primary use of your PC station is: For diagnostics and maintenance and for programming and project engineering (STEP 7). Resulting area of application: Programming device (PG/PC) Selectable mode: PG mode (default) For process control tasks (operator control and monitoring). The station is used independent of a STEP 7 project. For project engineering (STEP 7) in an automated plant operated with S7 stations For tasks in process control and visualization. As an automation system networked with programmable controllers. Engineering station (ES) Runtime PC Configured mode Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C

18 Welcome to Advanced PC Configuration 1.4 Guide to installation and commissioning Mixed operation is possible If you set the mode for individual communications modules, you can also use the PC station in 'mixed operation'. Mixed operation, in this sense, means the use of several communications modules, some in the configured and some in the PG mode. Depending on the selected mode, the information below applies to the individual modules of the PC station. Characteristics of the selectable modes The table below shows the differences between the two selectable modes and how this affects handling of the PC station during commissioning and operation. Mode PG mode (default mode) Configured mode Characteristics / advantages when commissioning and during operation A module in a PC station used in this mode is not included in the STEP 7 project. It is, however, possible to include it in the bus parameter calculation using the PG/PC station object. If your module in the PG or engineering station is configured for this mode, you must specify the interface on the PG or the engineering station explicitly with the 'Set PG/PC Interface' or 'Configuration Console' tool. With HMI stations, connections to communication partners are set up for process control over unconfigured S7 connections. The PC station along with the modules planned in the project engineering is included in a STEP 7 project so that the communication relations with the stations can be planned in the project. This has the following advantages: Simple commissioning (initial configuration) by using this configuration. Networking parameters stored in the project are adopted (PROFIBUS). 18 Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C156-14

19 Welcome to Advanced PC Configuration 1.4 Guide to installation and commissioning Commissioning for PG mode - Overview PG mode is the default mode for programming devices (PG/PC) and HMI stations. Step How does it work? Tool 1. Installing SIMATIC NET software 2. Installing hardware (PC modules) Install the SIMATIC NET software based on the installation instructions Install the communications module in the PC station 3. Configuration for PG mode Assign addresses and interface parameters to the modules Result: PC station is ready for operation in PG/PC mode. SIMATIC NET CD / Windows Configuration Console / Set PG/PC Interface Next step for HMI stations only: 4. Configuration for HMI stations Specify the access points for the applications Configuration Console / Set PG/PC Interface Result: The HMI station with its application are ready for operation. Communication via an unconfigured S7 connection is possible. 5. Check the configuration Configuration Console Configuration Console Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C

20 Welcome to Advanced PC Configuration 1.4 Guide to installation and commissioning Commissioning for configured mode - Overview When commissioning in configured mode, 3 situations can be distinguished. The situation depends on whether or not project engineering data is already available in the form of an XDB file or whether commissioning is independent of project engineering (no XDB file). Initial configuration means the step in commissioning at which the module is switched to 'configured mode' and obtains addresses and network parameters. Case a) Initial configuration using remote configuration with STEP 7 / NCM PC With this method, it is assumed that the PC station along with its components and applications is first created in project engineering in STEP 7 / NCM PC. The target PC station that can be reached over an Ethernet adapter (online) is then configured remotely using STEP 7 / NCM PC (applies to Ethernet and PROFIBUS). The advantage of this is that the project engineering data and the PC configuration are consistent and the total effort is minimal. Step How does it work? Tool 1. Installing SIMATIC NET software on the engineering PC/PG and on the PC station 2. Installing hardware (PC modules) 3. Project engineering for the PC station Install the SIMATIC NET software based on the installation instructions Install the communications module in the PC station Steps in project engineering for the PC station: Create the PC station in NCM PC SIMATIC NET CD / Windows Refer to the documentation on the CP NCM PC / STEP 7 SIMATIC Manager Enter modules and applications HW Config Create connections in NetPro NetPro Use symbols (in the project engineering of the OPC server) HW Config 4. Initial configuration Remote configuration with the menu command 'PLC' > 'Configure' NCM PC / STEP 7 5. Downloading the project engineering data to the PC station Download the project engineering data with the menu command 'PLC' > 'Download' Result: PC station is ready for productive communication. NCM PC / STEP 7 6. Check the configuration Configuration Console Configuration Console 20 Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C156-14

21 Welcome to Advanced PC Configuration 1.4 Guide to installation and commissioning Case b) Initial configuration with existing project engineering data (XDB file) With this method, it is assumed that the PC station along with its components and applications is first created in project engineering in STEP 7 / NCM PC. This produces a database (XDB file) that is then available for the initial configuration of the PC station. The advantage of this is that the project engineering data and the PC configuration are consistent and the total effort is minimal. Step How does it work? Tool Project engineering (as prerequisite for initial configuration) Steps in project engineering for the PC station: NCM PC / STEP 7 Create the PC station in NCM PC SIMATIC Manager Enter modules and applications HW Config Create connections in NetPro NetPro Use symbols (in the project engineering of the OPC server) HW Config Configuration data of the PC station is stored in an XDB file. SIMATIC Manager 1. Installing SIMATIC NET software 2. Installing hardware (PC modules) Install the SIMATIC NET software based on the installation instructions Install the communications module in the PC station 3. Initial configuration Import XDB Project engineering data is transferred to the PC station. Result: PC station is ready for productive communication. SIMATIC NET CD / Windows Refer to the documentation on the CP Station Configuration Editor (later download of project engineering data also possible with NCM PC / STEP 7) 4. Check the configuration Configuration Console Configuration Console Case c) Initial configuration without existing project engineering data (XDB file) This is, for example, the situation when the commissioning personnel do not have an XDB file but the devices need to be installed in a plant and their functionality checked. Regardless of the initial configuration, the stations and their connections (PC and PLC) can configured in STEP 7. The project engineering data is then transferred to the previously configured PC stations in the system. Depending on the availability of the station, this is achieved by download or loading the station (XDB import). To ensure that the configuration on the PC station and the project engineering are consistent, it is advisable to import the configuration data from the PC station. Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C

22 Welcome to Advanced PC Configuration 1.4 Guide to installation and commissioning Step How does it work? Tool 1. Installing SIMATIC NET Install the SIMATIC NET software based on the SIMATIC NET CD / Windows software installation instructions 2. Installing hardware (PC modules) Install the communications module in the PC station Refer to the documentation on the CP 3. Initial configuration Module configuration Station Configuration Editor Result: The PC station with its modules and applications is configured and ready to receive project engineering data. 4. Check the configuration Configuration Console Configuration Console 5. Optional: Data export 6. Project engineering (this is not dependent on the previous steps but is necessary for step 7) Enter the configuration in a new (temporary) STEP 7 project 'PC station'. Steps in project engineering for the PC station: Create the PC station in NCM PC. Optional (see step 5): Adopt the configuration from the project created in step 5. NCM PC NCM PC / STEP 7 SIMATIC Manager Enter modules in applications (identical to instructions in the Station Configuration Editor) HW Config Create connections in NetPro NetPro Use symbols (in the project engineering of the OPC server) For 'offline mode': Save the project engineering data for the PC station in the XDB file. HW Config / NetPro 7. Downloading the project engineering data to the PC station Depending on how the PC station can be reached: online: (local or remote) load project engineering data on station SIMATIC Manager Import XDB Station Configuration Editor Result: PC station is ready for productive communication. 8. Check the configuration Configuration Console Configuration Console 22 Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C156-14

23 Getting started 'Configured mode' This chapter explains how to commission your PC station with communications modules for the 'configured mode' the first time (initial configuration). The 'configured mode' is used for productive communication between applications in the PC station and the automation systems, for example SIMATIC S7400. In conjunction with the project engineering, you will also see how data exchange between the PC station and the project engineering tool works. Requirement: SIMATIC NET PC software and hardware are installed Before you work through the steps described, first install the SIMATIC NET software and the hardware on your PC station. Installing SIMATIC NET PC software: Follow the procedure described in the Installation Instructions that accompany every SIMATIC NET PC module to install the products of the 'SIMATIC NET PC Software' CD. The installed products are described in detail in the 'Tools (Page 199)' section. Installing hardware (PC modules): Install the hardware on your computer as described in the Installation Instructions that accompany every module. Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C

24 Getting started 2.1 'Configured mode' Steps in project engineering During project engineering, you use the SIMATIC NCM PC or SIMATIC STEP 7 tool. Why do we need project engineering? To allow the devices networked in a plant to communicate, these devices must be supplied with data relating to the components and the communication connections. Before devices can go over to productive operation, the project engineering data must first be created and loaded on the devices. This project engineering includes not only the PLC such as SIMATIC S7 stations but also the PC stations so that the communication relations between all devices of the plant can be specified. This makes it possible to run a consistency check and synchronize the elements of the system. Apart from specifying the PLC and PC stations and their properties on the LAN, project engineering also includes defining communication connections and symbols for process variables on the OPC server. Result Once the project engineering data has been downloaded to or imported into the PC station, the applications can communicate over the established communication networks with the stations reachable over the network. Initial situation Case a) Initial configuration using remote configuration with NCM PC / STEP 7 To be able to make the initial configuration on the PC station (available online) in the next step, you must first create the project engineering data for the PC station with NCM PC / STEP 7. Case b) An XDB file is available for initial configuration To be able to make the initial configuration in the next step, you must first create the project engineering data for the PC station with NCM PC / STEP 7 and then make this data available in an XDB file. Case c) The initial configuration has already been made on the PC station Project engineering data is downloaded or imported as an XDB file following initial configuration. Follow the steps below: 1. Start SIMATIC NCM PC Manager. Start menu 'Start' > '...' > 'SIMATIC' > 'SIMATIC NCM PC Manager' 2. Create a PC station in an existing or new project. 24 Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C156-14

25 Getting started 2.1 'Configured mode' 3. Change to SIMATIC NCM PC Config / HW Config and enter the intended modules and applications (take them from the catalog). The software applications that use communication services directly must also be specified during project engineering. One direct use is calling the protocolspecific function libraries. The OPC server uses communication services directly and must be included in project engineering. OPC clients only require indirect access via the OPC server and do not need to be configured in project engineering. Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C

26 Getting started 2.1 'Configured mode' 4. Optional If symbol tables were created for S7 stations in your project, you can make them accessible to the OPC server. When you later import the XDB file or download the project engineering data to the PC station, these symbol tables are included. Open the properties dialog of the OPC server to make your selection. 26 Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C156-14

27 Getting started 2.1 'Configured mode' 5. Save the configuration. Change to NetPro to network the station and to create the connections in the project engineering. Note: You can create the S7 station shown in the screenshot only with STEP 7/HW Config. In the SIMATIC NCM PC Manager, you can open and edit a project containing S7 stations. You can, however, only create and download project engineering data for PC stations. Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C

28 Getting started 2.1 'Configured mode' 6. XDB export for 'offline mode': When you save and compile the project, the project engineering data of the PC station is saved in an XDB file. You will find information on the storage location of the XDB file in the 'Configuration' tab in the properties dialog of the PC station. 7. If the PC station can be reached online (local or remote), the next step is the initial configuration of the station. Note To load the project engineering data locally, set the access point S7ONLINE for the PC station to PCinternal (local). Summary In the 'project engineering' step described here, the following activities were explained: Creating a STEP 7 project or using an existing STEP 7 project. Creating a PC station in the STEP 7 project (NetPro / HW Config). Inserting and networking PC modules in the PC station (HW Config/NetPro). 28 Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C156-14

29 Getting started 2.1 'Configured mode' Creating applications (here the OPC server). Configuring connections for the applications. Storing the project engineering data in an XDB database. The XDB database is then available for offline mode and can be used to import the engineering data on the PC station. Where to go from here - optional activities Once the project engineering configuration has been accepted, the PC station is operational. The following steps allowing the use of symbols, diagnostics, and calling the OPC Scout V10 are optional. You should, however, check that the modules in your PC station are operational using the diagnostics functions Steps for initial configuration For the initial configuration, use one of the following tools depending on the procedure: Station Configuration Editor STEP 7/NCM PC Why do we need an initial configuration? The initial configuration is necessary when a module is commissioned for the first time. This initial configuration is done for all newly installed modules. After initial configuration of the modules, the PC station is set up to receive the project engineering data. This step is comparable with inserting components in the rack of an S7400 station. Result When you start the PC station, the PC module of the PC station is initially in PG mode. By adding the communications module in the Station Configuration Editor, the module is automatically switched to 'configured mode' and the index (the 'virtual slot number') of the module is set. Relationship between initial configuration and project engineering Depending on the area of application, two situations must be distinguished: Case a) Initial configuration using remote configuration with STEP 7 / NCM PC (Page 30) Case b) Initial configuration with XDB file (Page 34) Case c) Initial configuration using the Station Configuration Editor (Page 37) Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C

30 Getting started 2.1 'Configured mode' Case a) Initial configuration using remote configuration with STEP 7 / NCM PC Advantage of remote configuration The target PC station that is available online is configured directly with STEP 7 / NCM PC remote. The advantage of this is that the project engineering data and the PC configuration are consistent and the total effort is minimal. Address parameters are adopted from the project engineering. You can also transfer project engineering data to the PC station later by downloading or loading the station (importing an XDB file). Selecting the communications module for remote configuration ('SIMATIC Shell') When? You only need to select the communications module for remote configuration when there is more than one network module in a PC station. It may be necessary to select the module both on the target computers and in the configuration station. If there is only one communications module available on the PC, this is automatically used as the communications module for remote configuration. Program for the selection Use the 'SIMATIC Shell' program to specify the communications module with which the remote configuration will be handled. The 'SIMATIC Shell' program is installed with the SIMATIC NET PC software products. Note Change only the parameters described here in the 'SIMATIC Shell' program. Leave the defaults for all other settings. Follow the steps below: 1. Start the Explorer of the Windows operating system. 30 Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C156-14

31 Getting started 2.1 'Configured mode' 2. Start the 'SIMATIC Shell' program. 'Computer' > right mouse button on the 'Simatic Shell' directory > 'Settings...' shortcut menu Reaction: The 'SIMATIC Shell' program is started, the 'Select Terminal Bus' dialog appears. 3. Select network adapter intended for communication and confirm with 'OK'. 4. As soon as the 'Reinitialize' dialog appears, confirm with 'OK'. The name of the activated adapter is selected so that you can check it. Note Please note that a PC can only be configured via the network adapter that is initialized, in other words, selected in the 'Network Adapters' list in the 'SIMATIC Shell' program. Note Make sure that the network cable is connected to the selected network adapter. Initial configuration with STEP 7 / NCM PC Once you have specified the communication paths in the destination computers and the configuration station, you can start the initial configuration. Follow the steps below: 1. Select the PC station you configured in your STEP 7 project (STEP 7 / NCM PC project). Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C

32 Getting started 2.1 'Configured mode' 2. Select the menu command 'PLC' > 'Configure' to open the 'Configuration' dialog. 32 Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C156-14

33 Getting started 2.1 'Configured mode' 3. Follow the instructions in the online help of the dialog to create and complete the remote configuration. Result: The PC station with its modules and applications is configured and ready to receive project engineering data. Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C

34 Getting started 2.1 'Configured mode' Case b) Initial configuration with XDB file In this case, you can import the XDB file with the project engineering data for the PC station directly. The advantage of this is that the project engineering data and the PC configuration are consistent and the total effort is minimal. Address parameters are adopted from the project engineering. Follow the steps below: 1. Start the Station Configuration Editor by double-clicking on its icon on the desktop. 34 Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C156-14

35 Getting started 2.1 'Configured mode' Reaction: You first see an empty configuration list. 2. Import the XDB file using the 'Import Station ' button. Reaction: All the modules and applications specified in the project engineering are entered and displayed in a window. During import, all the project engineering data; in other words, device name, modules, applications, communication connections, and symbols are entered in the PC station. Importing is possible only when the imported configuration matches the existing local configuration. 3. To prevent project engineering data from being transferred online at a later point in time, select the 'Work offline...' option. With this default setting, you ensure that project engineering data can be transferred online. Result: The PC station is ready for productive communication: Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C

36 Getting started 2.1 'Configured mode' Module addresses are set; Communication connections configured in the project engineering are established; Variables can be accessed using configured symbols. Note You can also follow this procedure in the example 'OPC Configuration for Industrial Ethernet' in this manual; see Section 'OPC application for Industrial Ethernet (Page 99)'. Where do we go from here? You can now use the other tools from SIMATIC NET for diagnostics, commissioning, and testing. See also the section 'A brief introduction to tools and utilities (Page 16)'. 36 Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C156-14

37 Getting started 2.1 'Configured mode' Case c) Initial configuration using the Station Configuration Editor In this case, you specify the modules during initial configuration in the Station Configuration Editor. You can transfer project engineering data to the PC station later by downloading or importing an XDB file. You can also create project engineering data locally on the PC station and then import it later into the engineering system (NCM PC). This makes it extremely simple to create a configuration in the project engineering system that matches the configuration on the real PC station. Follow the steps below: 1. Start the Station Configuration Editor by double-clicking on its icon on the desktop. Reaction: You first see an empty configuration list. 2. Assign the station name using the 'Station Name ' button. Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C

38 Getting started 2.1 'Configured mode' 3. In the next step, you enter the components. Using the 'Add...' button, select the module that will be put into configured mode. All the modules installed in the local station that are not yet configured are displayed for selection. NOTICE If there are several SOFTNET PROFIBUS modules, only one can be configured in project engineering. 4. In the properties dialog that opens, give the module an address. In some cases, you can also set further module parameters, for example bus parameters, (mandatory with PROFIBUS). 38 Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C156-14

39 Getting started 2.2 'PG mode' 5. Repeat the steps for all other modules that exist in the local station and that you want to operate in configured mode. 6. Using the 'Add...' button, add the applications to be operated on the station. 7. Repeat the steps for all other applications you want to use for the configured mode. Result: The PC station with its modules and applications is configured and ready to receive project engineering data (select online mode!). Note You will also find this procedure in our example 'Configuration Example for PROFIBUS'; see Section 'OPC application for PROFIBUS DP (Page 116)'. Where do we go from here? In the next step, you supply the PC station with project engineering data. 2.2 'PG mode' This chapter shows you how you can configure your PC module in PG mode. In this situation, we distinguish two modes: Programming device (PG/PC) HMI stations The default setting for the PC modules is PG mode. Requirement: SIMATIC NET PC software and hardware are installed Before you work through the steps described here, first install the SIMATIC NET software and the hardware on your PC station. Installing SIMATIC NET PC software Follow the procedure described in the Installation Instructions that accompany every SIMATIC NET PC module to install the products of the SIMATIC NET PC Software CD. Installing hardware (PC modules) Install the hardware on your computer as described in the Installation Instructions that accompany every module. Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C

40 Getting started 2.2 'PG mode' Configuration for PG mode - programming device (PG/PC) You configure a module using the 'Set PG/PC Interface' tool. Note You can also create the configuration using the 'Configuration Console' tool. When configuring for PG mode, we recommend that you use the 'Set PG/PC interface' tool. Follow the steps below: 1. You can start the configuration program from the Windows Start menu: Start menu 'Start' > '...' > 'SIMATIC NET' > 'Set PG/PC Interface'. 40 Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C156-14

41 Getting started 2.2 'PG mode' As an alternative you can also start it from the Control Panel: 'Start' > 'Settings' > 'Control Panel' > 'Set PG/PC interface'. 2. Assign the access point suitable for your application to the module. To make your module usable for STEP 7, follow the steps outlined below in the 'Set PG/PC Interface' configuration program: Select the access point 'S7ONLINE' in the 'Access Point of the Application' list box. Reaction: The current assignment appears in the list box 'Interface Parameter Assignment Used'. Select the required entry in the 'Interface Parameter Assignment Used' list box. Some modules offer alternatives, for example the CP 1613 as follows: If you use the TCP protocol - 'CP1613(RFC1006)', If you use the ISO protocol - 'CP1613(ISO)' or CP 5613/CP 5614 as follows: Normal situation - 'CP5613_5614(PROFIBUS)' on an MPI chain - 'CP5613_5614(MPI)'. For further details on setting access points, refer to the section 'Tools (Page 199)'. 1. Set the required communication parameters. Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C

42 Getting started 2.2 'PG mode' With your module selected, you can click on 'Properties...' and then set the communication parameters. In normal situations, the parameter settings do not need to be modified (for more detailed information on the parameters, refer to the online help that you can display by clicking the 'Help' button in the Settings dialog). For more information on certain module types, see below. 2. When you close the settings window, you return to the start dialog of the 'Set PG/PC Interface' communication program. 3. Close the configuration program with the 'OK' button. Result: The module is now set up for PG mode. Note Remember that by clicking on a module to make settings, it is possible to change the assignment. If you have accidentally changed an assignment, make sure you correct it again. Setting communication parameters - extra information Prior to operation, the following communications parameters must be set: For PROFIBUS modules (for example, CP 5613, CP 5511, CP 5611, CP 5512): Programming device / PC is the only master on the bus Address Transmission rate Profile (depending on application: DP for the DP protocol, otherwise the fast setting 'Standard' or the safe setting 'Universal') For CP 1613 TCP: The IP address, subnet mask, and gateway address in the 'Ethernet (MAC) and IP Addresses' tab For SOFTNET TCP (for example CP 1512, CP 1612): The IP address, subnet mask and gateway address must be set. You can do this directly in the Windows Control Panel in 'Network' or here using the 'Network Properties' button in the 'TCP/IP Network' tab. For CP 1613 ISO and SOFTNET ISO it is not normally necessary to make any communication parameter settings. Please note that you can also use diagnostics functions by clicking the 'Diagnostics' button in the start dialog of 'Set PG/PC Interface'. 42 Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C156-14

43 Getting started 2.2 'PG mode' Configuration for PG mode - HMI stations You configure a module using the 'Set PG/PC Interface' tool. Note You can also create the configuration using the 'Configuration Console' tool. When configuring for PG mode, we recommend that you use the 'Set PG/PC interface' tool. Initially the procedure is identical to configuration for PG mode - programming device (PG/PC) as described in the section 'Configuration for PG mode - programming device (PG/PC) (Page 40)'. The communications module remains in 'PG mode'; it is then configured so that applications can communicate over communication interfaces without further connection configuration in the project engineering. The applications access the communications module using access points. If new access points need to be entered, this can also be done with the 'Set PG/PC Interface' tool. Finally, you use the OPC Scout V10 to assign the required items and connection parameters to the user program. Setting access points Follow the steps below: You start in the same way as described for commissioning for PG mode in the previous section. 1. Start the configuration program from the Windows Start menu: Start menu 'Start' > '...' > 'SIMATIC NET' > 'Set PG/PC Interface'. Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C

44 Getting started 2.2 'PG mode' As an alternative you can also start it from the Control Panel: Start menu 'Start' > 'Settings' > 'Control Panel' > 'Set PG/PC interface'. 2. Assign the access point suitable for your application to the module. Note: You can generally also select the 'S7ONLINE' access point here. Select the access point in the 'Access Point of the Application' list box. off. Reaction: The current assignment appears in the list box 'Interface Parameter Assignment Used'. 44 Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C156-14

45 Getting started 2.2 'PG mode' 3. If the suitable access point for your application is not present, select the 'Add/Remove' entry. Reaction: The 'Add/Delete Access Points' dialog box appears. Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C

46 Getting started 2.2 'PG mode' 4. Confirm your entries. As an alternative, you can also specify new access points in the 'Configuration Console' tool. For more detailed information, see section 'Configuration for PG mode - programming device (PG/PC) (Page 40)'. 5. In the 'Interface Parameter Assignment Used' list box (or 'Assigned Interface Parameter Assignment'), select the entry you require. Some modules offer alternatives, for example the CP 1613 or CP 5613/CP Example with the CP 1613: If you use the TCP protocol: 'CP1613(RFC1006)' If you use the ISO protocol: 'CP1613(ISO)' Example with the CP 5613 / CP 5614: Normal situation: 'CP5613_5614 (PROFIBUS)' On an MPI chain: 'CP5613_5614 (MPI)' For further details on setting access points, refer to the section 'Configuration Console (Page 271)'. 6. Set the required communication parameters. For details of the module-dependent settings, refer to the previous section 'Configuration for PG mode - programming device (PG/PC) (Page 40)'. 46 Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C156-14

47 Getting started 2.3 Using additional functions - points to note 7. When you close the settings window, you return to the start dialog of the 'Set PG/PC Interface' communication program. 8. Close the configuration program with the 'OK' button. Note Remember that by clicking on a module to make settings, it is possible to change the assignment. If you have accidentally changed an assignment, make sure you correct it again. 2.3 Using additional functions - points to note Checking the configuration and diagnostics The 'Configuration Console' tool is a central tool for access to the components and data of the PC station during the following tasks: Commissioning and operation Editing the configuration Diagnostics For more detailed information on the available functions, refer to the description in the section 'Configuration Console (Page 271)' Testing with OPC Scout V10 If you use one of the OPC interfaces, Data Access or XML Data Access, in other words, you have used the OPC server in the project engineering, you can check the functionality of your communications system as the last step. You have access to all process variables that you can reach via the configured protocols and connections: With the OPC Scout V10 via the OPC server For more detailed information on the available functions, refer to the description in the section 'OPC Scout V10 (Page 312)'. With the OPC Scout V10 via the OPC XML DA server (among other things) (available as of CD 'SIMATIC NET PC Software, Edition 2008') For a detailed description of the available functions, refer to the integrated online help. Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C

48 Getting started 2.3 Using additional functions - points to note Detecting errors in communication with the OPC Scout V10 Introduction The OPC Scout V10 shows you the status of the communication connections. To do this, it makes use of the properties of the process variables or uses information variables. You can then recognize when a partner device is not accessible. Errors when connecting with the OPC server The locally installed OPC server cannot be started. Possible causes for this are as follows: The PC station is currently receiving a new configuration. By installing an OPC server of another manufacturer that has not kept to the guidelines laid down by the OPC Foundation common files have been corrupted. The remote OPC Server is not accessible. This can occur when using DCOM and can have various causes: The network connection is down. The DCOM configuration of the local and remote server is not correct. The remote server is not correctly installed or configured. The firewall settings have not been made or have been made incorrectly. Use the 'Configuration Console' for this. 'Configuration Console' > 'Security' program. 48 Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C156-14

49 Getting started 2.3 Using additional functions - points to note Errors when adding variables Variable cannot be added Adding some or all variables is denied in the Navigator of the OPC Scout V10. Possible causes for this are as follows: The variable name entered does not have the correct syntax. When using symbolic variables: The symbol file does not match the configuration. Access rights for the variables are restricted: Neither read nor write permissions. A protocol or connections are not visible No protocols are visible in the lefthand window of the navigator or protocols or connections are missing. Possible causes for this are as follows: Some of the required connections were not created during configuration in the project engineering. A module configured in the project engineering does not exist or was not correctly initialized. The configuration data created in the project engineering has not yet been transferred or transfer was unsuccessful. The relevant protocol was not selected in the OPC protocol selection. Checking the status of process variables Quality of the variables is 'bad' In the table view of the process variables, the value 'bad' is entered for some or all variables in the 'Quality' column. Possible reasons for this are as follows: The network connection to the partner device is down. The partner device is not configured in the project engineering. The bus parameters of the PC station and partner device do not match. The value of the information variable for the connections status is 'Down' The information variable has the quality 'good', however, the value is not 'Up'. These variables are generated by the OPC Server and always have the quality 'good'. The possible reasons for the value on the variable identical to those for quality = 'bad' Further functions / special features Adopting the project engineering and symbols from PROFINET imap and SIMOTION Scout You can also use the symbols from PROFINET imap and SIMOTION Scout with the OPC Server. These symbol files include not only the symbols but other project engineering information so that additional connection configuration for the PC station is not necessary. Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C

50 Getting started 2.3 Using additional functions - points to note Adopting the project engineering and symbols Call the relevant export functions for SIMATIC NET OPC symbol files in the engineering programs PROFINET imap or SIMOTION Scout. Follow the instructions in the corresponding documentation. Transfer the created symbol file to your PC station. You can specify the required symbol file in the 'Configuration Console'. To use the symbols for PROFINET imap and SIMOTION Scout, you must also select the PC module and with it the subnet via which the PROFINET or SIMOTION partner stations are connected. You make this setting in an extra dialog when selecting the symbol file in the 'Configuration Console'. You can check the selected module with the 'Configuration Console' program using the 'Access points' function: Fixed access point SIMOTION CP_SM_1: e.g. 'CP_SM_1:' > 'CP5613(PROFIBUS)' Fixed access point PROFINET CP_PN_1: e.g. 'CP_PN_1:' > 'CP1613(RFC1006)' For further information on PROFINET and SIMOTION, please refer to the documentation of the PROFINET imap or SIMOTION Scout engineering programs. 50 Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C156-14

51 Getting started 2.3 Using additional functions - points to note Configuring access points for STEP 7 and STEP 5 How access points are used Many user programs require an 'access point' to be specified to allow an assignment to the communications module. The access point is a symbolic name with which the user program can access the assigned communication interface / module. Applications that handle communication over connections configured in the project engineering do not require the access points described here. For example, for local PG mode, STEP 7 works with the access point 'S7ONLINE', whereas STEP 5 uses the access point 'CP_H1_1:' for Industrial Ethernet and the access point 'CP_L2_1:' for PROFIBUS. By reconfiguring an access point, you can for example, control the interface over which STEP 7 communicates. Tools In the description of the steps 'Configuration for PG mode - programming device (PG/PC) / HMI stations', we showed you how to specify and assign access points using the Set PG/PC Interface tool. The following section describes how you can manage access points with the 'Configuration Console' tool (see also 'Configuration Console (Page 271)'). Viewing and setting access points Follow the steps outlined below to display the existing access points (Steps 1 and 2) and to create a new access point (Steps 3 and 4): Follow the steps below: 1. Start the 'Configuration Console' program Start menu 'Start' > '...' > 'SIMATIC NET' > 'Configuration Console'. 2. In the navigation area, go to the branch 'SIMATIC NET Configuration' > 'Access points'. 3. After rightclicking on the branch end 'Access points', select the menu 'New' > 'New access point' > 'New Access Point' dialog. 4. Enter the name of the new access point. Changing an access point The access point is assigned to the network card using the 'Configuration Console' program. Follow the steps outlined below to assign an access point to a network card. Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C

52 Getting started 2.3 Using additional functions - points to note Follow the steps below: 1. Start the 'Configuration Console' program Start menu 'Start' > '...' > 'SIMATIC NET' > 'Configuration Console'. 2. In the navigation area, select the 'Access points' branch under 'SIMATIC NET Configuration'. 3. Doubleclick on the required access point in the righthand list box, for example, 'S7ONLINE'. Reaction: The 'Properties of S7ONLINE' dialog box opens. 4. Select the interface over which you want to communicate in the 'Associated interface parameter assignment' list box and click 'OK' Points to note with SOFTNET Industrial Ethernet modules Introduction Modules operated with the 'SOFTNET Industrial Ethernet' software product are integrated in Windows just like a standard network adapter but with additional protocols. The station parameters for such modules can only be set with the standard mechanisms of Windows. Parameter The parameters to be set with Windows mechanisms are as follows: IP address Subnet mask Gateway address Even when changing the station parameters during the initial configuration, the Windows configuration program must be used. During the initial configuration, you are prompted to start this tool. Transferring the project engineering data Note Make sure that the network parameters of the PC station match the information entered in the configuration in your project. If this is not the case, it is not possible to establish connections. When a configuration is transferred from the project engineering system to a PC station and the transferred configuration contains different network parameters from those configured locally on the PC station, a warning is displayed. In this case, you will need to adapt the project engineering configuration in your project or set the local parameters according to the project engineering configuration. 52 Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C156-14

53 Getting started 2.4 Configuring the OPC server 2.4 Configuring the OPC server OPC server With the SIMATIC NET OPC Server described here, SIMATIC NET offers you a convenient tool with which your PC applications can write and read process data and receive notification of process events. By creating a project engineering database, you can specify the behavior of the OPC Server. You then download the project engineering data to the PC station with NCM PC. This chapter describes the options available to you when creating the project engineering data for the OPC server with the NCM PC project engineering tool. Using default settings or project engineering parameters The parameters you can set with NCM PC all have default settings so that in most cases problemfree communication is possible. This chapter is only relevant for you if you want to change settings. Where to find further information Using the interface to the OPC server in PC applications. How you address the OPC Server in your PC application and how the PC application reacts to the behavior of the OPC server is not described in this documentation. For more information on this topic, please read the detailed OPC documentation provided by SIMATIC NET /1/. You will find information on the basic aspects of OPC indicated by the graphic shown below: Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C

54 Getting started 2.4 Configuring the OPC server Significance of project engineering The OPC server application type The OPC server can be configured as an interface to all available communication protocols. You can create this object only once in a PC station. You can then use this OPC server for communication from user programs (OPC clients). What can be configured? Standard situation: Using the default settings In the simplest case (in other words, the standard situation), you simply need to create the OPC Server in the PC station. You must also create the communications modules used in the PC station and configure the communication connections. This is described in detail in the section 'SIMATIC NCM PC project engineering tool (Page 207)'. Using default settings or project engineering parameters The parameters you can set with NCM PC all have default settings so that in most cases problemfree communication is possible. 54 Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C156-14

55 Getting started 2.4 Configuring the OPC server Configuring the properties of the OPC server To check the properties of the OPC Server or to modify parameters, open the Properties dialog of the OPC server object in STEP 7 / NCM PC. The 'General' tab contains the formal parameters for identifying the OPC Server and in the other tabs, you can make parameter settings for the OPC server related to the specific protocols. These parameters are independent of the communication connections of a DP master system that you configure separately in project engineering. The table below provides you with an overview of the possible parameter settings depending on the protocol or service type. Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C

56 Getting started 2.4 Configuring the OPC server Parameter / function Possible settings / significance Can be set for a specific protocol... DP FDL S7 ISO/ TCP DP class 2 PROFI NET PROFI NET IO SNMP Scan cycle time Access protection VFD Connection parameters Segmentation Use symbols Here, you make the settings to control updating by the OPC Server. The scan cycle time decides how often the OPC server updates the values the OPC items. You can specify the access rights to individual variables or variable groups for each specific protocol. You can, for example, prevent variables calculated internally by the controller from being overwritten. As default, no access protection is activated. VFD (Virtual Field Device) is the neutral description of a device used in FMS. Communication connections (FMS connections) are then configured for the VFDs in project engineering. Here, you inform the OPC server of the required VFDs. During project engineering, you then assign the VFD to the FMS connection. When accessing variables in the PC application, you also reference the VFD. Extra function: Creating the object dictionary Here, you can also create the object dictionary (OD) belonging to a VFD. The FMS variables (name and structure) are defined in the object dictionary. Here, you can make the communication settings for services that do not require specific connections to be configured in project engineering. Special settings for providing the data buffers independent of specific connections. The symbols of the STEP 7 project are used for the OPC server. x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x Please note that the parameters are described in detail in the online help for each individual dialog in NCM PC. 56 Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C156-14

57 Getting started 2.4 Configuring the OPC server Specifying connection properties for the OPC server in project engineering If you use OPC, communication connections are established and managed by the OPC Server. As a result, you create the communication connections only for the 'OPC Server' application. How to create a connection for PC applications is described in the section 'Creating a PROFINET IO system (Page 221)'. If a connection is created for the OPC Server, the properties dialog for the connection includes an additional tab, 'OPC - Properties'. The dialogs shown below for the various protocols provide you with an overview of the possible settings; in these examples, the parameters have their default settings. Please note that the parameters are described in detail in the online help for each individual dialog in NCM PC. NOTICE Changes to the default parameter settings should only be made by specialists. Changes can lead to unexpected situations and cause major system disruption. After changing parameters, they must be downloaded or exported and the import of an XDB started. Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C

58 Getting started 2.4 Configuring the OPC server Connections FDL connection (SEND/RECEIVE interface) S7 connection (S7 communication) 58 Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C156-14

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60 Getting started 2.4 Configuring the OPC server ISO transport connection (SEND/RECEIVE interface) ISO-on-TCP connection (SEND/RECEIVE interface) 60 Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C156-14

61 Getting started 2.4 Configuring the OPC server Using symbols for S7 connections Symbol tables are created during project engineering with STEP 7 on a central engineering station in the form of 'ATI' files. You can continue to use the symbol definitions specified in the STEP 7 configuration in OPC. This is necessary if user applications (OPC clients) are to access symbolic variables via the OPC server. The symbol tables used are those of the CPUs for which S7 connections are planned for the OPC server. The symbols in the symbol table, that relate, for example, to data blocks (DB), inputs and outputs are taken into account. In the 'S7' tab of the properties dialog of the OPC server, you can specify which STEP 7 symbols you want to use on the OPC server. Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C

62 Getting started 2.4 Configuring the OPC server Configuring OPC properties for SNMP in project engineering Significance in SIMATIC NET You configure the OPC server as SNMP client in the 'SNMP' tab. Here, you specify the protocol properties for SNMP for the transfer and a node list for the SNMP queries. Note For more detailed information on the use of SNMP over the OPC Server, refer to the documentation on OPC /1/ or the Quick Start in the section 'SNMP communication with OPC (Page 177)'. You will also find valuable information on the Internet at: SNMP OPC server: ( Using the 'Edit Plant Configuration' button, you obtain a list with all the devices registered with the OPC server. You can add others to this list or edit the parameters of the entered devices. 62 Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C156-14

63 Getting started 2.4 Configuring the OPC server Device profiles on the SIMATIC NET Software CD Device profiles are available for the following modules on the SIMATIC NET Software CD: CP 1613 'MIBII_V10.txt' (supports only MIBII objects) OSM 'Profil_OSM_V10.txt' ELS 'Profil_ELS_TP40_V10.txt' You will find these files in the following folder: '<installationdrive>program FilesSiemenssimatic.ncmS7dataSNMPProfile' Note You should also refer to the detailed parameter description in the online help on the dialog in STEP 7/NCM PC SNMP traps Introduction Traps are messages that can be sent to the OPC server without it requesting them. There are seven generic traps available on every SNMPcompliant device. There are also devicespecific traps that are described in the MIB file. Generic traps Parameter warmstart coldstart linkdown linkup authenticationfailure egpneighborloss enterprisespecific Meaning This is sent after a warm restart on the device. This is sent after a cold restart on the device. This is sent when a connection from the device was terminated. This is sent when a connection from the device was established. This is sent when there was unauthorized access to the device. The EGP neighbor (EGP = Exterior Gateway Protocol) of the device is not operational. The Exterior Gateway Protocol is used to exchange routing information between two neighboring gateway hosts. This is sent when a devicespecific trap was sent. Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C

64 Getting started 2.5 Using the CP 1616 as a PROFINET IO controller / IO device / IO router 2.5 Using the CP 1616 as a PROFINET IO controller / IO device / IO router Note As of STEP 7 V5.3 SP3, the CP 1616 is part of the hardware library. If you want to operate the CP 1616 with an earlier version of STEP 7, you can install an HSP update. You will find information on this in the online help of STEP 7 under the keyword 'Hardware update'. NOTICE No simultaneous operation Use of a 'CP 1616' PCI module or a PCI-104 CP 1604 module alongside a CP 1616 onboard communications processor of the Microbox 427 B / 427 C does not work. Introduction The CP 1616 communications processor is a PCI module for connecting PCs or SIMATIC PGs/PCs to PROFINET IO. Its essential characteristics are: Optimized for PROFINET IO With Ethernet realtime ASIC ERTEC x RJ45 ports Integrated 4port realtime switch (If used with an external power supply, the integrated realtime switch can also operate when the PC is turned off.) Relieves the PC due to event mechanisms (automatic detection of data changes) Automatic hardware detection is supported. Extensive diagnostics options The chapter describes the configuration of the CP 1616 for the following four use cases: IO controller IO device Use as IO controller and IO device at the same time IO router CP 1616 as IO controller A PC communicates over Industrial Ethernet with PROFINET IO devices. 64 Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C156-14

65 Getting started 2.5 Using the CP 1616 as a PROFINET IO controller / IO device / IO router In the following example, the user program runs on the PC. Data traffic is handled over the CP 1616 with several SIMATIC S7 PROFINET IO devices (for example the ET 200S) over Industrial Ethernet. CP 1616 as IO device In this example, the IO Base device user program runs on a PC with a CP 1616 installed in it. The data exchange with the controller is handled over the CP 1616 and Industrial Ethernet. Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C

66 Getting started 2.5 Using the CP 1616 as a PROFINET IO controller / IO device / IO router Initialize CP 1616 (IP address and device name) When a CP 1616 communications processor ships, only the MAC addresses are set up. If you require an IP address and a PROFINET IO name for your application, you will have to to set these manually. This is known as 'node initialization of the CP 1616'. Assigning the IP address Follow the steps below: 1. Open the SIMATIC Manager. 2. Select the menu command 'PLC' > 'Edit Ethernet Node'. Reaction: The 'Edit Ethernet Node' menu opens. 3. Click on 'Browse' under 'Nodes accessible online' and select the CP 1616 named 'S7- PC'. 4. In the 'Set IP configuration' area, set the IP address of the CP 1616 and the subnet mask and click 'Assign IP Configuration'. The IP address entered here must match the configured address. 5. In the 'Assign device name' area, enter the device name of the CP 1616 and click 'Assign Name'. The device name entered here must match the configured device name because when the CP 1616 is configured as a device, only the device name is relevant (not the IP address). Note If the CP 1616 was configured previously as a controller, you must first run a complete memory reset before the device name can be changed. Following every complete memory reset, the CP must be restarted (from STEP 7) otherwise device mode is not possible! NOTICE When loading the firmware or commissioning the module, please remember that the CP 1616 has two MAC addresses (always consecutive). The first address printed on the module is used for layer 2 communication, the second for the PROFINET protocol (the first address plus one). Example: The address ' DA.76' printed on the communications processor is the address for layer 2 communication. This means that ' DA.77' is the MAC address for Ethernet/PROFINET communication. 66 Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C156-14

67 Getting started 2.5 Using the CP 1616 as a PROFINET IO controller / IO device / IO router Configuring the CP Using the CP 1616 as a PROFINET IO controller Note Remember the version! In the procedure described below, for example, the CP 1616 Version 1.0 (V1.0) is used. Follow the steps below: 1. Create a new project in the SIMATIC Manager with the 'File' > 'New' menu command. 2. Using the 'Insert' > 'Station' > 'SIMATIC PC Station' menu command, insert a PC station in the project. 3. In HW Config, open the configuration of the PC station in which you want to install the CP In the hardware catalog ('SIMATIC PC Station' > 'CP Industrial Ethernet') select the CP 1616 (V1.0) and position it in slot 1 (index 1) of the PC station. Confirm with 'OK'. 5. Select the CP 1616 and then select 'Edit' > 'Object Properties', to set parameters for the CP In the 'General' tab, click the 'Properties ' button. 7. In the 'Parameters' tab, you can select the IP address, subnet mask, subnet and gateway. Then confirm your entries with 'OK'. Reaction: You return to the properties dialog of the CP In the 'PROFINET' tab, you set the mode of the CP Select only the option 'PROFINET IO Controller' for the configuration described above. Assign a device name. Then confirm your entries with 'OK'. Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C

68 Getting started 2.5 Using the CP 1616 as a PROFINET IO controller / IO device / IO router 9. Select the CP 1616 and, if necessary, select the 'Insert' > 'PROFINET IO System' menu command. Reaction: Following your confirmation, the PROFINET IO system is inserted automatically. 10. Now configure the IO devices in the PROFINET IO system to meet your requirements. When engineering is completed, (for example, CP 1616 as PROFINET IO controller and ET 200S as PROFINET IO device), the project can be compiled and downloaded (to the PC) with 'PLC' > 'Download to Module'. 68 Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C156-14

69 Getting started 2.5 Using the CP 1616 as a PROFINET IO controller / IO device / IO router Using the CP 1616 as a PROFINET IO device To use the CP 1616 as PROFINET IO device, select (or create) a project containing a PROFINET IO controller, a PROFINET IO system and possibly also IO devices (for example ET 200S). Note Remember the version! In the procedure described below, for example, the CP 1616 Version 1.0 ('V1.0') is used. Follow the steps below: 1. Open the project in the SIMATIC Manager. 2. Open the configuration (HW Config) of the station containing the PROFINET IO controller. 3. In the hardware catalog ('PROFINET IO' > 'I/O' > 'SIMATIC PC CP') select the CP 1616 (V1.0) and position it in the network (PROFINET IO system). Reaction: This configures the CP 1616 (V1.0) as an IO device in the network. 4. Select the CP 1616 and then select 'Edit' > 'Object Properties'. 5. Enter the device name in the 'Device name' input box. 6. If the 'Assign IP address via IO Controller' option is selected, deselect it.. Result: The CP 1616 is configured in the PC station. This means that the IP address can be assigned during compilation based on the device name. Note If the CP 1616 was configured previously as an IO controller, you must first run a complete memory reset before the device name can be changed. Following every complete memory reset, the CP must be restarted (from STEP 7) otherwise IO device mode is not possible! Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C

70 Getting started 2.5 Using the CP 1616 as a PROFINET IO controller / IO device / IO router Using the CP 1616 as PROFINET IO controller and IO device You can also use the CP 1616 as an IO controller and IO device at the same time. This means that the same CP 1616 has the function of an IO controller and an IO device. The following figure shows such a sample configuration with CP 1616 as IO controller and IO device. The CP 1616 in the PC station 'KH1F150D' is the IO controller, the two ET 200S are IO devices. The same CP 1616 is in the PC station 'Softnet' IO device of a CP 1612 IO controller. Note Remember the version! In the procedure described below, for example, the CP 1616 Version 1.0 ('V1.0') is used. Follow the steps below: 1. The CP 1616 is configured as IO controller in the PC station 'KH1F150D' as described in the section 'Using the CP 1616 as a PROFINET IO controller (Page 67)' (step 1 through 10). 2. Select the CP 1616 and then select 'Edit' > 'Object Properties'. 3. In the 'PROFINET' tab, you can set the mode of the CP Here, also select the 'Enable PROFINET IO device operation' option. Then confirm your entries with 'OK'. 70 Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C156-14

71 Getting started 2.5 Using the CP 1616 as a PROFINET IO controller / IO device / IO router 4. Create a 'Softnet' SIMATIC PC station. Insert a CP 1612 and an OPC server in it. 5. Select the CP 1612 and then select 'Edit' > 'Object Properties'. 6. In the 'PROFINET' tab, you can set the mode of the CP Select the 'PROFINET IO Controller' mode. The inserted OPC server is automatically assigned to the CP 1612 as a user application. Then confirm your entries with 'OK'. This inserts a PROFINET IO system. 7. With 'PROFINET IO' > 'I/O' > 'SIMATIC PC CP' in the hardware catalog, select the CP 1616 (V1.0) and position it in the network (PROFINET IO system). Result: This configures the CP 1616 as an IO device in the network. Note Readme file You will find information on the combinations of controller and device one module in the readme file of the DK-16xx product. 8. Select the CP 1616 and then select 'Edit' > 'Object Properties'. Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C

72 Getting started 2.5 Using the CP 1616 as a PROFINET IO controller / IO device / IO router 9. Enter the device name in the 'Device name' input box. 10. Disable the 'Assign IP address via IO Controller' option. Based on the device name, the IP address of the CP 1616 in PC station 'KH1F150D' is then assigned during compilation. Confirm completion of the assignment in the dialog box with 'OK'. 11. Open the 'KH1F150D' PC station. Reaction: PC station appears in 'HW Config'. 12. Couple the device in the 'IO Device Coupling' dialog Open 'Index 1' with the 'Object Properties' menu command. Reaction: The 'Properties' dialog box opens. Click the 'IO Device Coupling' button in the 'PROFINET' tab. Reaction: The 'IO Device Coupling' dialog box opens. Click the 'Couple' button. Reaction: The entry in the 'Active Coupling' group box changes. Confirm twice with 'OK'. 13. Once the configuration is completed, the project can be compiled and downloaded to the two stations, for example with HW Config ('PLC' > 'Download to Module'). 72 Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C156-14

73 Getting started 2.5 Using the CP 1616 as a PROFINET IO controller / IO device / IO router Using the CP 1616 as a PROFINET IO router Requirements The following description assumes that you are familiar with the basic functions of the IO router as described in the operating instructions 'CP 1616/CP 1604'. Description of the configuration example Configuration is described below based on two examples. The automation system 'SIMATIC 400' station and the PC station 'Router' are involved: 'SIMATIC 400' station The 'SIMATIC 400' station contains a CP as PROFINET IO controller. The PROFINET IO system configured for this CP is called IO system for the control level in the following description. PC station 'router' The 'router' PC station contains a CP 1616 communications processor as IO controller. The PROFINET IO system configured for this CP is called IO system for the robot level in the following description. The main feature of the configuration of an IO router is that the CP 1616 communications processor is used both as an IO device in the IO system for the control level and at the same time as an IO controller in the IO system for the robot level. Outline of the procedure The following description outlines the procedure for using the CP 1616 as an IO router: 1. Configure the CP 1616 in 2 IO systems: Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C

74 Getting started 2.5 Using the CP 1616 as a PROFINET IO controller / IO device / IO router In the IO system for the control level as an IO device. In the IO system for the robot level as IO controller. How to do this is described in this manual in the section 'Using the CP 1616 as PROFINET IO controller and IO device (Page 70)'. 2. Configure the IO router: If you want to read input modules, move on to example 1 below. If you want to write outputs bit-by-bit, move on to example 2 below. Example 1: Read input module Example 1 describes the configuration of the IO router ('router'). In the example, the IO router is configured so that the IO controller of the management level ('SIMATIC 400') can read a module of the IO device 'DeviceX1' in the IO system for the robot level. Note Whenever possible, you should configure bit-oriented writing sparingly. It makes the configuration complicated and increases the likelihood of application errors. The data path from the IO device 'DeviceX1' through the IO router to the 'SIMATIC 400' automation system is indicated at the bottom of the schematic by a red arrow (the red arrow simply illustrates the text in this document and is not visible in the original STEP 7 view). Follow the steps below: 74 Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C156-14

75 Getting started 2.5 Using the CP 1616 as a PROFINET IO controller / IO device / IO router 1. Open 'HW Config' (for example by double-clicking on the 'router' IO device) and the 'catalog' (click on the 'Catalog' icon in the toolbar at the top). 2. Click on the '(1) Router' IO device. 3. Select the 1 byte DI transfer module and place it on the first slot of the IO device '(1) Router'. Catalog 'PROFINET IO' > 'I/O' > 'SIMATIC PC-CP' > 'CP 1616' > 'Migration' > 'V2.1' > 'Transfer module' > 'DI' > '1 Byte'. Reaction: The transfer module is given the 'I-address' (input address) '0'. Note The IO modules in the 'Migration' folder are intended for use with PROFINET Version V1.0 IO controllers. You will find the possible combinations in the readme file. Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C

76 Getting started 2.5 Using the CP 1616 as a PROFINET IO controller / IO device / IO router 4. Interconnect the transfer module with the real IO module in the IO system for the robot level: Open the 'Properties' dialog of the 1-byte module, for example by double clicking on the row of slot 1. Reaction: The 'Properties - 1 byte - (R-/S1)' dialog appears. 5. Open folder ' ' of the transfer module in the 'PROFINET IO Transfer Module' tab. The folder name corresponds to the I/O address being used. 76 Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C156-14

77 Getting started 2.5 Using the CP 1616 as a PROFINET IO controller / IO device / IO router 6. Open the drop-down list box in the 'Device name' column in byte 0 and select the 'DeviceX2' IO device. Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C

78 Getting started 2.5 Using the CP 1616 as a PROFINET IO controller / IO device / IO router 7. Open the 'Module (slot)' drop-down list box in byte 0 and select the '4DI DC24V HF' module in slot 2. You can see that bits 0 to 3 of the transfer module were assigned to the four bits of this module. 8. In the 'Transfer update time [ms]' drop-down list box in the lower part of the dialog, set the interval at which the data of this module is transferred to the IO controller of the management level. The default is 72 ms which means that a change at an input of the '4DI DC24V HF' module is detected in the IO controller of the management level at the latest after 72 ms. Select a value less than 72 ms if you want the IO system for the control level to access the IO system for the robot level faster. Note Note that the time must not be shorter than the following times: Update times of the PROFINET IO systems in the IO system for the control level and IO system for the robot level. A CP 1616-specific transfer time of 8 ms. 9. Confirm the configuration of the IO router with 'OK'. 78 Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C156-14

79 Getting started 2.5 Using the CP 1616 as a PROFINET IO controller / IO device / IO router When you have completed the configuration, the project must be compiled and downloaded (to the CP 1616 with 'Download to Module - Target System'). NOTICE Remember that the configuration must also be downloaded to the automation system 'SIMATIC 400' (IO controller of the IO system for the control level). The input data of the '4DI DC24V HF' module in the 'DeviceX2' IO device of the IO system for the robot level can now be read by the IO controller of the management level at address 0. Example 2: Writing outputs bit-oriented Example 2 describes the configuration of the IO router ('router'). In this example, the IO router is configured so that bit 0 of an output module is written by the IO controller of the management level, the remaining bits by the IO controller of the robot level. Note Whenever possible, you should configure bit-oriented writing sparingly. It makes the configuration complicated and application errors are more likely to occur. Follow the steps below: 1. Open HW Config (for example by double-clicking on the 'router' IO device) and the 'catalog' (for example by clicking on the 'Catalog' icon in the toolbar at the top). 2. Click on the '(1) Router' IO device. Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C

80 Getting started 2.5 Using the CP 1616 as a PROFINET IO controller / IO device / IO router 3. Select the 1 byte DI transfer module and place it on the first slot of the IO device '(1) Router'. Catalog 'PROFINET IO' > 'I/O' > 'SIMATIC PC-CP' > 'CP 1616' > 'Migration' > 'V2.1' > 'Transfer module' > 'DI' > '1 Byte'. Reaction: The transfer module is given the 'O address' (output address) 100. Note The IO modules in the 'Migration' folder are intended for use with PROFINET Version V1.0 IO controllers. You will find the possible combinations in the readme file for PROFINET IO. 80 Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C156-14

81 Getting started 2.5 Using the CP 1616 as a PROFINET IO controller / IO device / IO router 4. Interconnect the transfer module with the real IO module in the IO system for the robot level: Open the 'Properties' dialog of the 1-byte module, for example by double clicking on the row of slot 1. Reaction: The 'Properties - 1 byte - (R-/S1)' dialog appears. 5. Open the ' ' folder of the transfer module in the 'PROFINET IO Transfer Module' tab and select 'DeviceX1' in the drop-down list box of the 'Device name' column in byte 0. You will see that all four bits of the '4DO DC24V/0.5A ST (3)' module have automatically been assigned to the transfer module. Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C

82 Getting started 2.5 Using the CP 1616 as a PROFINET IO controller / IO device / IO router 6. To control only the first bit of the module from the IO controller of the management level, enter the address in the 'End' box of the 'Byte 0' row. You will see that only bit 0 of the '4DO DC24V/0.5A ST (3)' module has been assigned to the transfer module. As a result, bits 1 to 3 of the module are controlled by the IO controller of the process level. 7. In the 'Transfer update time [ms]' drop-down list box below the large table, set the interval at which the data of this module is transferred to the IO controller of the management level. The default is 72 ms which means that a change at an input of the '4DI DC24V HF' module is detected in the IO controller of the management level at the latest after 72 ms. Select a value less than 72 ms if you want the IO system for the control level to access the IO system for the robot level faster. Note Note that the time must not be shorter than the sum of the following times: Update time of the PROFINET IO systems in the IO system for the management level; Update time of the PROFINET IO system for the robot level; A CP 1616-specific transfer time of 8 ms. 8. Confirm the configuration of the IO router with 'OK'. 82 Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C156-14

83 Getting started 2.5 Using the CP 1616 as a PROFINET IO controller / IO device / IO router When you have completed the configuration, the project must be compiled and downloaded (to the CP with 'PLC - Download to Module'). NOTICE Remember that the configuration must also be downloaded to the automation system 'SIMATIC 400' (IO controller of the IO system for the control level). The first bit of the '4DO DC24V/0.5A ST (3)' module in the 'DeviceX2' IO device of the IO system for the robot level can now be written by the IO controller of the management level at address 100. Note Although the IO controller of the process level writes in bytes, its bit 0 is irrelevant for the output status of the '4DO DC24V/0.5A ST (3)' module because it is assigned to the IO controller of the management level. Although the IO controller of the management level writes byte-oriented, bits 1 to 7 are irrelevant for the output status of the '4DO DC24V/0.5A ST (3)' module. They can be written by the IO controller of the process level Copying a PROFINET IO router Purpose If you are already using a router, you can copy this along with its entire functionality. Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C

84 Getting started 2.5 Using the CP 1616 as a PROFINET IO controller / IO device / IO router Requirement The following description is based on the example described in the previous section 'Using the CP 1616 as a PROFINET IO router (Page 73)'. Procedure Copying a PROFINET IO router involves 3 steps: 1. Copying the PC station (in this example: 'Router'). 2. Copying the IO device (in this example: 'Router'). 3. Coupling the new PC station with the new IO device. Stage 1 - Copying the PC station 'Router' Before you can copy, there must be a PC station that is already operating as an IO router. When you copy this, all connected IO devices of this 'IO system for the robot level' are also copied. Follow the steps below: 1. Open the project in the 'SIMATIC Manager'. 2. Copy the PC station 'Router' ('Copy' shortcut menu command). 84 Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C156-14

85 Getting started 2.5 Using the CP 1616 as a PROFINET IO controller / IO device / IO router 3. paste the copied PC station into the project: With the right mouse button, select the project in the directory tree and select the 'Paste' menu command. Reaction: The PC station 'Router(1)' appears. 4. If necessary, rename the new PC station ('Rename' shortcut menu command). 5. Assign a different IP address to the copied PC station ('Router(1)'): Right-click on 'Router(1)'. Reaction: The shortcut menu opens. Click the 'Open Object' menu item. Reaction: The new PC station appears in 'HW Config'. Open 'Index X1' by clicking on the 'Object properties' entry in the shortcut menu. Reaction: The 'Properties' dialog box opens. In the 'General' tab, click the 'Properties' button. Reaction: The 'Properties' dialog box opens. Enter a different IP address in the 'IP address' box. 6. Connect the new PC station with the existing subnet: Select the subnet in the 'Subnet' box and confirm with 'OK'. Reaction: The following warning appears: 'Address conflicts were found. Do you want the IP addresses of the IO Devices to become unique again?'. Confirm with 'Yes'. Reaction: The configuration system now selects new free IP addresses for the IO devices. You can change these later if necessary. Confirm with 'OK'. 7. Change the device names of the IO devices one after the other: With the right mouse button, select 'O-device' in 'HW Config' > menu command 'Object properties' > 'Device name' box. Stage 2 - Copying IO device 'Router' of the SIMATIC S7-400 Once you have copied the PC station along with the connected IO devices, it is then the turn of the IO device of the SIMATIC-S Follow the steps below: 1. Open the SIMATIC 400 station 'SIMATIC 400' in the 'SIMATIC Manager': Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C

86 Getting started 2.5 Using the CP 1616 as a PROFINET IO controller / IO device / IO router Right-click on 'SIMATIC 400'. Reaction: The shortcut menu opens. Click the 'Open Object' menu item. Reaction: 'HW Config' appears with the message: 'The data is read-only.'. Confirm with 'OK'. 2. Copy the IO device 'Router' ('Copy' shortcut menu command). 3. Paste the copied IO device in the existing PROFINET IO system: Select the 'PROFINET IO system' with the right mouse button and click the 'Paste' shortcut menu entry. Reaction: The following warning appears: 'You want to edit the configuration of an additional station.'. Confirm with 'OK'. Reaction: The IO device 'Router-1' is added to the PROFINET IO system. 4. If necessary, change the device name of the copied IO device. Stage 3 - Coupling PC station 'Router(1)' with IO device 'Router-1' In the last step, the transfer relations between the PC station, in this example, 'Router(1)' of the 'IO system for the robot level' and the IO device, in this example, 'Router-1' of the 'IO system for the management level' are adopted. Follow the steps below: 1. Open the PC station 'Router(1)' in the 'SIMATIC Manager': 86 Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C156-14

87 Getting started 2.5 Using the CP 1616 as a PROFINET IO controller / IO device / IO router Right-click on 'Router(1)'. Reaction: The shortcut menu opens. Click 'Open Object' in the shortcut menu. Reaction: A new PC station appears in 'HW Config'. 2. Couple the device in the 'IO Device Coupling' dialog Open 'Index 1' by clicking on the 'Object properties' entry in the shortcut menu. Reaction: The following warning appears: 'You want to edit the configuration of an additional station.'. Confirm with 'OK'. Reaction: The 'Properties' dialog box opens. Click the 'IO Device Coupling' button in the 'PROFINET' tab. Reaction: The 'Device Coupling' dialog box opens. Click the 'Couple' button. Reaction: The entry in the 'Active Coupling' group box changes. Confirm twice with 'OK'. Reaction: The following message appears: 'You have now connected the device with another device using a PROFINET device name and now you can modify...'. Confirm with 'No' (!). 3. Save and compile the project. Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C

88 Getting started 2.5 Using the CP 1616 as a PROFINET IO controller / IO device / IO router Configuring prioritized startup of the CP 1616 in PROFINET IO Functions Prioritized startup is used in fast processes when IO devices change quickly, for example changing the tools of a robot. A CP 1616 communications processor supports prioritized startup of SIMATIC S7 IO devices in RT or IRT communication. Depending on the device, this allows a time < 0.5 s to be achieved following completion of a restart to the beginning of user data exchange. Note To achieve short communiction times, the Ethernet connections must have fixed settings so that no time is lost in 'negotiation' when establishing the connection. To achieve a stable Ethernet connection, both ports of an Ethernet connection must be set to '100 Mbps full duplex' and autonegotiation disabled (click on the port -> 'Object Properties' -> 'Options'). As a PROFINET IO controller, the CP 1616 can establish communication with prioritized startup with a maximum of 5 IO devices. Project engineering The configuration of prioritzed startup in STEP 7/NCM PC is only necessary and only possible for SIMATIC S7-IO devices. Follow the steps below: 1. Open the hardware configuration (HW Config) of the PROFINET IO system. 2. Select the relevant IO device in the PROFINET IO system. 3. Open the object properties of slot 'X1'. 4. In the 'General' tab, select the 'Prioritized Startup' option. For more detailed information on configuration, and, in particular, on the cabling rules, refer to the STEP 7/NCM PC online help for the 'General' tab described above. After reconfiguring an IO device for priortized startup, the first startup takes place in the normal time without being prioritized. All subsequent startups will then be completed in the reduced time of < 0.5 s. Note Including an IO device with prioritized startup in a ring with media redundancy serves no practical purpose since the ring is interrupted at each IO device change. 88 Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C156-14

89 Getting started 2.5 Using the CP 1616 as a PROFINET IO controller / IO device / IO router Configuring media redundancy of the CP 1616 Functions You can use the CP 1616 communications processor in a media redundancy ring topology. As PROFINET IO controller, the CP 1616 itself can be the redundancy manager. If you use IRT communication, media redundancy is not supported. Project engineering This is configured in STEP 7/NCM PC in the 'Media Redundancy' tab of the CP 1616 ('HW Config select IO controller 'CP 1616 ' > open 'Index X1' in the 'Object Properties' shortcut menu > 'Media Redundancy' tab). Then configure the required properties: Domain - Name of the IRT domain Role Not node in the ring - media redundancy is disabled. Manager - the CP 1616 as a PROFINET IO controller is redundancy manager. Client - the CP 1616 as a PROFINET IO device is redundancy client. For more detailed information on configuration, refer to the online help of the 'Media Redundancy' tab. If a CP 1616 is used as an IO device in the media redundant ring topology, the media redundancy is handled in the same way. Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C

90 Getting started 2.5 Using the CP 1616 as a PROFINET IO controller / IO device / IO router Example: Installing Linux drivers (Suse Linux) The CD 'DK 16xx PN IO' contains the drivers for a Linux PC. Follow the steps below: 1. Copy the driver file 'host-xxx.tar.gz' (xxx = versionspecific) from the CD to any directory of your choice. 2. Extract the file and change to the current directory. 3. Run the 'make' command in the '/host-xxx/' path. 4. Log on as the root user with the 'su' command. 5. Install the driver with the 'make install' command. 6. Start the driver with the 'make load' command in the path of the driver. Note The driver is stopped again with the 'make unload' command. 90 Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C156-14

91 Getting started 2.5 Using the CP 1616 as a PROFINET IO controller / IO device / IO router Installing the PROFINET IO sample program (Suse Linux) The 'pniotest' sample program is restricted to the use of the CP 1616 as controller. Follow the steps below: 1. Run the 'make test' command in the '/host-xxx/' (xxx = versionspecific) directory. 2. Run the './pniotest' command in the '/host-xxx/testapps/' directory to start the program. 3. Set the number of modules in 'pniotest.c in the /host-xxx/testapps/'. Setting const PNIO_UINT32 g_deviceinputcount=3; volatile PNIO_IOXS g_deviceinputstate[g_deviceinputcount]= {PNIO_S_BAD,PNIO_S_BAD,PNIO_S_BAD}; PNIO_UINT32 g_deviceinputlength[g_deviceinputcount] ={ 1, 1, 1}; PNIO_ADDR g_deviceinputaddress[g_deviceinputcount]= { { PNIO_ADDR_LOG, PNIO_IO_IN, 0}, { PNIO_ADDR_LOG, PNIO_IO_IN, 1}, { PNIO_ADDR_LOG, PNIO_IO_IN, 2} }; Number of input modules One PNIO_S_BAD per input module One '1' per input module Address 1st input module Address 2nd input module Address 3rd input module These settings must also be made for the output modules. const PNIO_UINT32 g_deviceoutputcount=3; volatile PNIO_IOXS g_deviceoutputstate[g_deviceoutputcount]= {PNIO_S_BAD,PNIO_S_BAD,PNIO_S_BAD}; PNIO_UINT32 g_deviceoutputlength[g_deviceoutputcount] ={ 1, 1, 1}; PNIO_ADDR g_deviceoutputaddress[g_deviceoutputcount]= { { PNIO_ADDR_LOG, PNIO_IO_IN, 0}, { PNIO_ADDR_LOG, PNIO_IO_IN, 1}, { PNIO_ADDR_LOG, PNIO_IO_IN, 2} }; Number of output modules One PNIO_S_BAD per output module One '1' per input module Address 1st output module Address 2nd output module Address 3rd output module Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C

92 Getting started 2.6 Using CP 5613 A2/CP 5623/CP 5603 as a DP slave 2.6 Using CP 5613 A2/CP 5623/CP 5603 as a DP slave General information Note In this subsection, the communications processors CP 5603 CP 5613 A2 CP 5623 are called simply CP 56x3. The following instructions apply to all three communications processors. It is assumed that STEP 7 (as of V5.4 SP 5) is installed and that the configuration of the DP master already exists (project 'S7300' in the example). If the DP master is a PC station instead of an S7 controller, you can also create the configuration with NCM PC. NOTICE A DP configuration created for a CP 56x3 is not compatible with that of a CP 5614 A2 / CP 5624 slave and vice versa. For this reason, the configuration must be adapted and downloaded again if a CP 5614 is physically replaced by a CP 56x3 or vice versa. Configuration of the SIMATIC S7 station 1. After successfully installing the SIMATIC NET products and the configuration tool, restart the computer. 2. Then start STEP 7 with 'Start > (in Windows XP: 'Start ' > 'All Programs' >) 'SIMATIC' - > 'SIMATIC Manager' or using the icon with the same name on the desktop. 92 Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C156-14

93 Getting started 2.6 Using CP 5613 A2/CP 5623/CP 5603 as a DP slave 3. Create a new project in STEP 7 with a SIMATIC S7 controller (in the example 'S7300') and a PC station. The SIMATIC S7 controller is the DP master in this example and the CP 56x3 is the DP slave. A CPU DP is inserted in the SIMATIC 300 station and an OPC server in the PC station. 4. Open the hardware configuration of the PC station and insert the CP 56x3 that will function as the DP slave. Figure 2-1 PC station in HW Config Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C

94 Getting started 2.6 Using CP 5613 A2/CP 5623/CP 5603 as a DP slave 5. Open the object properties of the CP 56x3 and change the mode to 'DP slave' and assign an application (in the example, the OPC server). 6. Exit the dialog with 'OK'. 7. Open the hardware configuration of the S7 controller. Note In this example, an S7 300 was used as the master. The procedure for using an S7 400 or a PC station as the master is the same. 8. Double-click on 'DP'. Reaction: The properties dialog of the DP interface is displayed. 94 Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C156-14

95 Getting started 2.6 Using CP 5613 A2/CP 5623/CP 5603 as a DP slave 9. Change to the 'Mode' tab and select the 'DP Master' option. Then insert a master system. 10. Exit the dialog with 'OK'. Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C

96 Getting started 2.6 Using CP 5613 A2/CP 5623/CP 5603 as a DP slave 11. Insert one of the existing entries for the CP 56x3 as the slave from the hardware catalog branch 'Configured Stations' > 'PC station (CP 56x3)'. Select 'PC station (CP 56x3) as DP V0 slave' or 'PC station (CP 56x3) as DP V1 slave' to suit your particular situation. Reaction: A dialog opens automatically to allow you to couple the slave with the previously configured PC station. 96 Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C156-14

97 Getting started 2.6 Using CP 5613 A2/CP 5623/CP 5603 as a DP slave 12. Click 'Couple' and then 'OK' Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C

98 Getting started 2.6 Using CP 5613 A2/CP 5623/CP 5603 as a DP slave 13. Now select the slave and insert the modules. The modules must already be configured to suit your requirements, otherwise use the universal module as shown in the example and set the input and output areas to meet your requirements in the properties dialog of the module. 14. Save and compile the configuration with 'Station' > 'Save and Compile'. 15. Download the S7-300 station and the PC station with 'PLC' > 'Download to Module'. 16. Now create an application suitable for the PC station as a slave. The calls required for this are described in the manual 'DP-Base Programming Interface for CP 5613/CP 5614'. Note If you want to connect the CP 56x3 as a slave to a third-party DP master or if no coupling dialog is possible, you will have to import the supplied GSD files 'SLV80b4.GSD' or 'SLV180b4.GSD' into the configuration tool of the DP master. You configure the CP 56x3 as described in this section. Do not use coupling for this! The bus parameter settings are important (in particular the node address and baud rate). You will find more detailed information on using the GSD files mentioned above in the manual ' DP-Base Programming Interface for CP 5613/CP 5614', Section 'Meaning of GSD files'. 98 Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C156-14

99 Examples OPC application for Industrial Ethernet Overview Explanation of the configuration example This example illustrates how you can couple an S7400 programmable controller with a PC station over Industrial Ethernet. In the configuration example presented here, typical communication partners are coupled to Industrial Ethernet and can be reached via the OPC server. Example of an Industrial Ethernet configuration There is communication between two devices or modules. Communication with an S7400 station using the S7 protocol is described in detail below. You will see which tools are used for planning a PC station in the project engineering for coupling with an S7400. You will see how symbolic variables in the S7 program are made available in OPC. You will also see how to use the OPC Scout V10 program that ships with the product for communication with the OPC server. Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C

100 Examples 3.1 OPC application for Industrial Ethernet Requirements If you want to try out the example yourself, you require the following: A PC. A communications module for Industrial Ethernet (CP 1613). The software of the 'SIMATIC NET PC Software' CD 11/2003 or later. An S7400 device with a CP Industrial Ethernet cabling between the PC module and S7 device. For the S7400 device and the PC station, you require a STEP 7 project that was created on a central ES station (not this PC station). In the project, you specify the hardware configuration and the programs and data blocks and define a symbol table Hardware and software installation Follow the steps below to install the software: 1. Turn on the PC and start Windows. 2. Insert the 'SIMATIC NET PC Software' CD. If the installation program does not start the CD automatically, start the 'setup.exe' program on the CD. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions of the installation program. Follow the steps below to install a CP 1613: 1. Shut down the PC and turn it off. 2. Disconnect the power cable. Read the instructions for installing cards in the manufacturer's instructions for your PC. 3. Insert the CP 1613 module in a PCI slot. 4. Reassemble the PC as described in the instructions of the PC manufacturer and reconnect the power cable. Follow the steps below to connect to the network: 1. Connect the Ethernet cable to the CP Connect the S7400 device to the network cable. 100 Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C156-14

101 Examples 3.1 OPC application for Industrial Ethernet Creating the STEP 7 project STEP 7 project engineering on a central engineering station In the requirements, we have already said that you require a STEP 7 project for this example. Below, you will find a brief outline of how such a project is created. Follow the steps below: 1. Create a project in the SIMATIC Manager. 2. Insert a SIMATIC 400 station and a SIMATIC PC station. 3. Create the hardware configuration including the network assignment and parameter settings of the CPs. 4. Save and compile the configuration. Result: The current configuration is saved in the project, system data blocks are created, the XDB file is created and any system errors are displayed. In NetPro, you will find the network assignment of the SIMATIC 400 station and the PC station displayed graphically. Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C

102 Examples 3.1 OPC application for Industrial Ethernet 102 Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C156-14

103 Examples 3.1 OPC application for Industrial Ethernet Using symbol files Introduction Symbol tables are created during project engineering with STEP 7 on a central engineering station in the form of 'ATI' files. You can continue to use the symbol definitions specified in the STEP 7 configuration in OPC. This is necessary if user applications (OPC clients) are to access symbolic variables over the OPC server. The symbol tables used are those of the CPUs for which S7 connections are planned for the OPC server. The symbols in the symbol table, that relate, for example, to data blocks (DB), inputs and outputs are taken into account. Make the settings described in 'Specifying the use of symbol files' for the OPC server on the central engineering station. Specifying the use of symbol files Follow the steps below: 1. Select the 'OPC server' in the 'PC station' in 'HW Config' or 'NetPro' and select 'Object Properties' in the shortcut menu. Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C

104 Examples 3.1 OPC application for Industrial Ethernet Reaction: The properties dialog of the OPC server opens. 2. Go to the 'S7' tab. In this dialog, you specify which STEP 7 symbols you want to use on the OPC server. In this case, choose the 'Configured' option. 3. Click the 'Configure... ' button. Reaction: The 'Use Symbols' dialog opens. In this dialog, you specify the symbols you want to use and can configure them. Confirm the dialog with 'OK'. 104 Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C156-14

105 Examples 3.1 OPC application for Industrial Ethernet 4. Also confirm the properties dialog of the OPC server with 'OK'. Reaction: You return to 'HW Config'. All the symbols specified in the STEP 7 configuration are available in the OPC server. 5. Save and compile the project with the 'Station' > 'Save and Compile' menu command and select the option 'Compile and check everything' to update the project. 6. Close 'HW Config'. Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C

106 Examples 3.1 OPC application for Industrial Ethernet Configuring the PC station Overview The CP 1613 is in PG mode after: starting the PC station installing the software installing the CP 1613 Handling the project engineering data Depending on the case, two situations must be distinguished (refer to the section 'Steps for initial configuration (Page 29)'): Project engineering before initial configuration - XDB file available Initial configuration not dependent on project engineering In this example, it is assumed that the project engineering data is available in the form of an XDB file that was created on an external engineering station. The XDB file is transferred to the local PC station on a data storage medium. The initial configuration is then done with 'Import station' (XDB import) in the Station Configuration Editor. To transfer the project engineering information from the project engineering system to the PC station, the local configuration must match the configuration entered in the project engineering. Note If the PC station you want to configure can be reached online, you can use the remote configuration feature. In this case, follow the steps described in the section 'Case a) Initial configuration using remote configuration with STEP 7 / NCM PC (Page 30)'. Follow the steps below: 1. Start the Station Configuration Editor by double-clicking on its icon on the desktop. 106 Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C156-14

107 Examples 3.1 OPC application for Industrial Ethernet 2. Click the 'Import Station...' button, select the XDB file that you want to import and confirm the dialog with 'OK'. Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C

108 Examples 3.1 OPC application for Industrial Ethernet Result: All the communication data configured with S7 is now on the PC station. The CP 1613 is in 'configured mode'. PC configuration is complete. 108 Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C156-14

109 Examples 3.1 OPC application for Industrial Ethernet Using the OPC Scout V Establishing a connection to the OPC server The OPC Scout V10 as client for commissioning and testing You can now access the data objects of the S7 station with any OPC client. The OPC Scout V10 ships with this product as the tool for commissioning and testing. Follow the steps below to read the inputs and set the outputs with the OPC Scout V10. Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C

110 Examples 3.1 OPC application for Industrial Ethernet Follow the steps below: 1. Start the OPC Scout V10 (Start menu 'Start' > '...' > 'SIMATIC NET' > 'OPC Scout V10'. 2. Doubleclick the 'OPC.SimaticNET' entry to link the OPC Scout V10 with the OPC server. The OPC Server is started. 110 Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C156-14

111 Examples 3.1 OPC application for Industrial Ethernet Displaying and modifying values of variables Executing synchronous write jobs Follow the steps below: 1. Select the 'OPC.SimaticNET' server in the navigation area. Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C

112 Examples 3.1 OPC application for Industrial Ethernet 2. Open the group 'SYM:' > 'AS400-S7-OPC' > 'CPU DP' > 'Pump2'. Note In this example, a CPU DP is used. 3. Select the items 'Current', 'Emergency', 'Flow' and 'Power' in the information area using the shift key and mouse. Drag the items in the information area to the OPC Scout V10 view area. 112 Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C156-14

113 Examples 3.1 OPC application for Industrial Ethernet 4. Click the 'Monitor ON' button in the view area. Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C

114 Examples 3.1 OPC application for Industrial Ethernet You can change the value of the 'Current' item as follows: 1. Double click on the 'New value' column in the view area for your 'Current' item. Enter a new value and then click the 'OK' button. 114 Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C156-14

115 Examples 3.1 OPC application for Industrial Ethernet The new value is displayed in the view area. 2. Click the 'OK' button to activate the value. Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C

116 Examples 3.2 OPC application for PROFIBUS DP 3.2 OPC application for PROFIBUS DP Overview Explanation of the configuration example This example illustrates how to couple an ET 200B DP slave with a CP 5613 in a PC station over PROFIBUS DP. In the configuration example presented here, typical communication partners are coupled over PROFIBUS and can be reached via the OPC server. Example of a PROFIBUS configuration 116 Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C156-14

117 Examples 3.2 OPC application for PROFIBUS DP There is communication between two devices or modules. Communication with an ET 200 B is described in detail below. You will see which tools are used for configuration and project engineering of a PC station and a DP slave. You will also see how to use the OPC Scout V10 program for communication with the OPC server. Requirements If you want to try out the example yourself, you require the following: A PC. A communications module for PROFIBUS CP 5613 Software of the 'SIMATIC NET PC Software' CD (NCM installed). An ET 200B DP slave. PROFIBUS cabling between the PC module and ET 200B. Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C

118 Examples 3.2 OPC application for PROFIBUS DP Hardware and software installation Follow the steps below to install the software: 1. Turn on the PC and start Windows. 2. Insert the 'SIMATIC NET PC Software' CD. If the installation program does not start the CD automatically, start the 'setup.exe' program on the CD. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions of the installation program. Install the SIMATIC NET software and SIMATIC NCM PC. Follow the steps below to install a CP 5613: 1. Shut down the PC and turn it off. 2. Disconnect the power cable. Read the instructions for installing cards in the manufacturer's instructions for your PC. 3. Insert the CP 5613 module in a PCI slot. 4. Reassemble the PC as described in the instructions of the PC manufacturer and reconnect the power cable. Follow the steps below to connect to the network: 1. Connect the PROFIBUS cable to the CP 5613 (DP master). 2. Connect the ET 200B (DP slave) to the PROFIBUS cable. 3. Check the terminators on the connectors. The terminators at both ends of the cable must be activated ('On'). 118 Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C156-14

119 Examples 3.2 OPC application for PROFIBUS DP Configuring the PC station Overview After starting the PC station, after installing the software and installing the hardware, the CP 5613 or CP 5611 is in 'PG mode'. By adding the CP 5613 or CP 5611 in the Station Configuration Editor, the module is automatically switched to 'configured mode'. Handling the project engineering data Depending on the case, two situations must be distinguished (refer to the section 'Steps for initial configuration (Page 29)'): Project engineering before initial configuration - XDB file available Initial configuration not dependent on project engineering In this example, we assume that no project engineering data is available in the form of an XDB file. The initial configuration is therefore specified in the Station Configuration Editor. The initial configuration specified with the Station Configuration Editor can later be transferred to the central engineering station on which the automation solution is created. Follow the steps below: 1. Start the Station Configuration Editor by double-clicking on its icon on the desktop. Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C

120 Examples 3.2 OPC application for PROFIBUS DP 2. Using the 'Add...' button, add the OPC server to be operated on the station and confirm the dialog with 'OK'. 120 Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C156-14

121 Examples 3.2 OPC application for PROFIBUS DP 3. Using the 'Add...' button, select the CP 5613 or CP Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C

122 Examples 3.2 OPC application for PROFIBUS DP 4. Check whether the settings of the module match the local configuration. 5. Confirm the configuration with 'OK'. Result: The CP 5613 or CP 5611 is in 'configured mode'. The PC configuration is completed Changing the configuration on the PC station Below, you will see how to expand the hardware configuration of the local PC station by a DP master system and a DP slave. 122 Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C156-14

123 Examples 3.2 OPC application for PROFIBUS DP Inserting a DP master system CP 5613 as DP master In the STEP 7 project, a SIMATIC PC station was created as an image of the local PC. This PC station already includes the OPC server as the basic component for productive communication and the CP You require a DP master system so that you can assign DP slaves. For the DP mode, a DP master system must therefore be added to the CP 5613: Follow the steps below: 1. Select the entry for the CP 5613 and rightclick to open the shortcut menu for this component. 2. Select the 'Add Master System' menu command. Result: The DP master system is inserted. Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C

124 Examples 3.2 OPC application for PROFIBUS DP Inserting a DP slave ET 200B as DP slave In this section, you insert an ET 200B as DP slave and assign it to the DP master system. Follow the steps below: 1. Open the catalog in the right pane of the application window. If it is not already displayed, open the catalog by clicking on the following button: 2. Select the DP slave ET 200B with 16 digital input and output bits in the catalog. 124 Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C156-14

125 Examples 3.2 OPC application for PROFIBUS DP 3. Holding down the left mouse button, drag the DP slave to the DP master system until the mouse pointer touches the DP master system. Release the mouse button when the '+' symbol appears attached to the mouse pointer. Confirm the 'Properties - PROFIBUS Interface' dialog with 'OK'. Reaction: The DP slave is then included in the project. 4. Save and compile the project engineering data by clicking the button below: 5. Click the button below to download the project engineering: 6. Close hardware configuration. Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C

126 Examples 3.2 OPC application for PROFIBUS DP Result: The hardware configuration of the station is downloaded to the automation system Using the OPC Scout V Establishing a connection to the OPC server The OPC Scout V10 as client for commissioning and testing You can now access the objects of the programmable controller with any OPC client. The OPC Scout V10 ships with this product as the tool for commissioning and testing. Follow the steps below to set the values of the variables of the DP slave with the OPC Scout V10. Follow the steps below: 1. Start the OPC Scout V10 (Start menu 'Start' > '...' > 'SIMATIC NET' > 'OPC Scout V10'. 126 Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C156-14

127 Examples 3.2 OPC application for PROFIBUS DP 2. Doubleclick the 'OPC.SimaticNET' entry to link the OPC Scout V10 with the OPC Server. 3. Click on 'DP:' > 'CP 5613' > 'Slave 018' > '_Q' in the navigation area. 4. Select the '_QB0.1' item in the information area and drag it to the view area. Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C

128 Examples 3.2 OPC application for PROFIBUS DP 5. Click on 'DP:' > 'CP 5613' > 'Slave 018' > '_I' in the navigation area. 6. Select the '_IB0.1' item in the information area and drag it to the view area. 128 Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C156-14

129 Examples 3.2 OPC application for PROFIBUS DP Displaying and modifying values of variables Executing synchronous and asynchronous write jobs Follow the steps below: 1. The selected variables are displayed with the following additional information in the table of the view area: The current value of the variable Access rights Information about the integrity of the data Time stamp 2. To enter a new value or to change a value, double click on the cell of the 'New value' column in the view area. Reaction: The 'Write value' dialog opens in which you can change the value of a variable. 3. Enter a new value in each line. 4. Click the 'OK' button to start the write job. 5. Click the 'Write' button in the OPC Scout V10 view area. Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C

130 Examples 3.3 Unspecified S7 connection from a PC application 3.3 Unspecified S7 connection from a PC application Overview Explanation of the configuration example In this chapter you will learn how to configure and commission an S7 connection from an existing PC application with the aid of the SIMATIC NET PC Software CD. In the configuration example presented here, typical communication partners are coupled over Industrial Ethernet and are reached over the OPC server. Example of an Industrial Ethernet configuration There is communication between two devices or modules. Communication with an S7400 station using the S7 protocol with an unspecified S7 connection is described in detail below Installing the software Follow the steps below to install the software: 1. Turn on the PC and start Windows. 2. Insert the 'SIMATIC NET PC Software' CD. If the installation program does not start the CD automatically, start the 'setup.exe' program on the CD. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions of the installation program. 130 Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C156-14

131 Examples 3.3 Unspecified S7 connection from a PC application Configuring the PC station Overview After starting the PC station, installing the software and installing the hardware, the PC module of the PC station is in 'PG mode'. By adding the communications module in the Station Configuration Editor, the module is automatically switched to 'configured mode'. Handling the project engineering data Depending on the case, two situations must be distinguished (refer to the section 'Steps for initial configuration (Page 29)'): Project engineering before initial configuration - XDB file available Initial configuration not dependent on project engineering In this example, we assume that no project engineering data is available in the form of an XDB file. The initial configuration is therefore specified in the Station Configuration Editor. You can load the initial configuration specified with the Station Configuration Editor into the project engineering system at a later point in time. Follow the steps below: 1. Start the Station Configuration Editor by double-clicking on its icon on the desktop. Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C

132 Examples 3.3 Unspecified S7 connection from a PC application 2. Select the first row and click the 'Add...' button to include the application. Reaction: The 'Add component' dialog box opens. 132 Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C156-14

133 Examples 3.3 Unspecified S7 connection from a PC application 3. In the 'Type' box, select The application and in the 'Index:' box, select the slot. The name of the application is the VFD name in your in your C application (assigned in STEP 7; refer to the section 'Editing the network and connection project engineering (Page 136)'). If you have several VFDs, you must also include several applications and assign the corresponding VFD names. 4. If the selected index causes a conflict with the slot number configured in STEP 7 HW Config, the configuration cannot be downloaded. In this case, confirm the dialog with 'OK'. 5. Before the application can be adopted, the PC station must be restarted. Confirm the dialog with 'OK' 6. Using the 'Add...' button, select the CP Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C

134 Examples 3.3 Unspecified S7 connection from a PC application 7. Check whether the settings of the module match the local configuration. Confirm the dialog with 'OK'. Reaction: The application and the CP 1612 are inserted in the Station Configuration Editor. 8. Confirm the dialog with 'OK'. 134 Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C156-14

135 Examples 3.3 Unspecified S7 connection from a PC application CAUTION The IP addresses are read out automatically. Please note that when using DHCP, the IP addresses can change each time the PC restarts. These changes are not automatically updated in the project engineering. Here, a synchronization is necessary otherwise the configured connections will not be established and communication will not be possible Creating, editing and downloading a STEP 7 project Below, you will see how to create a new STEP 7 project, add an S7 connection and download the project engineering data to the target system Creating a new project Follow the steps below: 1. Start the SIMATIC NCM Manager (Start menu 'Start' > '...' > 'SIMATIC' > 'SIMATIC NCM Manager'). 2. Create a PC station in an existing or new project. Change to SIMATIC NCM PC Config / HW Config and enter the intended modules and applications (take them from the catalog). 3. Save the configuration. 4. Change to NetPro to network the station and to create the connections in the project engineering. Note For more detailed information on creating a new project, refer to the section 'Steps in project engineering (Page 24)'. Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C

136 Examples 3.3 Unspecified S7 connection from a PC application Editing the network and connection project engineering Follow the steps below: 1. Change to NetPro to network the station and to create the connections in the project engineering. 2. In NetPro, you can enter the VFD name of the application (for example VFD 20). You do this by doubleclicking on 'Application' and entering the required name. 136 Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C156-14

137 Examples 3.3 Unspecified S7 connection from a PC application 3. To insert a connection, you must select the application. Select the 'Application' object and then select 'Insert' > 'New Connection'. Reaction: The 'Insert New Connection' dialog box opens. 4. You can select the partner, however, only if it already exists in the project. In this example, you configure an unspecified connection. In the case of an S7 connection, no project engineering whatsoever is required at the partner end. 5. In the 'Connection Partner' box, select '(unspecified)' for the station. 6. In the 'Connection' box, select 'S7 connection' as the type. To be able to establish the connection, the partner station must be specified by the network address and access point of the partner application (slot). Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C

138 Examples 3.3 Unspecified S7 connection from a PC application 7. Confirm with 'OK'. Reaction: Once you have created a new connection, the 'Properties - S7 connection' dialog opens. 8. Enter the address of the partner in the field indicated. 138 Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C156-14

139 Examples 3.3 Unspecified S7 connection from a PC application 9. Click the 'Address Details' button. Reaction: The 'Address Details' dialog box opens. 10. To specify the access point of the partner application, enter the slot of the CPU in the SIMATIC S7. Once you have specified the slot, click the 'OK' button. Reaction: The 'Properties - S7 connection' dialog box opens. Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C

140 Examples 3.3 Unspecified S7 connection from a PC application 11. Once again, confirm with 'OK'. Reaction: The following menu appears: Result: Configuration of the connection is now completed. 140 Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C156-14

141 Examples 3.3 Unspecified S7 connection from a PC application 12. Save and compile the project with the menu command 'Network' > 'Save and Compile'. This updates the information in the project. Confirm with 'OK'. 13. You might be informed of errors by the consistency check. You can only download the project when it is free of errors. If you receive a warning, this is only for your information. You can close the window and download to the PC station. Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C

142 Examples 3.3 Unspecified S7 connection from a PC application Downloading the project engineering configuration Follow the steps below: 1. Load project engineering locally in the Station Manager on your PC. 'PLC' > 'Download to Current Project' > 'Selected Stations'. Downloading deletes the existing data on the relevant component and overwrites it with new information. 2. Confirm with 'Yes'. Reaction: The 'Stop Target Modules' dialog box opens. 3. Confirm with 'OK' to complete the loading and to start the module. 142 Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C156-14

143 Examples 3.3 Unspecified S7 connection from a PC application 4. Open the Station Configuration Editor. Reaction: The Station Configuration Editor is opened Result: The application and the CP 1612 are inserted in the Station Configuration Editor. 5. Confirm the dialog with 'OK'. Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C

144 Examples 3.3 Unspecified S7 connection from a PC application Configuration Console The 'Configuration Console' makes all local settings and diagnostics functions possible. You also have the settings or diagnostics results of the PC modules (for example CP 1612) and of the applications (for example the OPC server) at a glance. Configuration Console Follow the steps below: 1. Start the Configuration Console (Start menu 'Start' > '...' > 'SIMATIC NET' > 'Configuration Console'). 144 Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C156-14

145 Examples 3.3 Unspecified S7 connection from a PC application Reaction: The project engineering data is loaded locally in the Station Manager on your PC. 2. Double click on the access point you have selected. Reaction: The '... Properties' window opens. If you have not used a standard access point and do not want to modify your application, you will need to add your access point yourself (right mouse button 'New' > 'New Access Point'). You can now specify your access point and select it. Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C

146 Examples 3.4 Unconfigured S7 connection with the OPC Scout V10 3. Select your module under 'Assigned interface parameter assignment'. 4. Confirm with 'OK'. Result: The setting has been entered in the tools. When you now start your application, it functions without changes in the source code. 3.4 Unconfigured S7 connection with the OPC Scout V10 Overview Below, you will find three examples of configurations in which an unconfigured S7 connection is established: Example 1 - Industrial Ethernet via TCP/IP (Page 147) Unconfigured S7 connection with a CP 1613 to a SIMATIC S7-400 with a CPU DP. Example 2 - Industrial Ethernet over ISO (Page 156) Unconfigured S7 connection with a CP 1612 or general communications module for Industrial Ethernet to a SIMATIC S7-400 with a CPU DP. Example 3 - PROFIBUS (Page 166) Unconfigured S7 connection with a CP 5614 A2 to a SIMATIC S7-400 with CP DP. 146 Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C156-14

147 Examples 3.4 Unconfigured S7 connection with the OPC Scout V Example 1 - Industrial Ethernet via TCP/IP Description This example shows how to couple an AS 400-S7-OPC with a CPU DP over an unconfigured S7 connection via Industrial Ethernet (using TCP/IP). Requirements If you want to try out the example yourself, you require the following: A PC with the CP 1613 communications module for Industrial Ethernet. You will find detailed instructions on installation in the product information/installation instructions supplied with the communications module. The installed software of the 'SIMATIC NET PC Software' CD. You will find details in the installation instructions 'SIMATIC NET, PC Software ', supplied with the software. A SIMATIC AS 400-S7-OPC with CPU DP. Industrial Ethernet cabling between the PC module and S7 device. The SIMATIC AS 400-S7-OPC used in this example has station address ' ', a remote TSAP of '02.03' and the data element 'MB0'. Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C

148 Examples 3.4 Unconfigured S7 connection with the OPC Scout V Engineering of the unconfigured S7 connection This section describes how you set up the access point with the 'Configuration Console' configuration program to allow an unconfigured S7 connection over the CP 1613 using the TCP/IP protocol. Follow the steps below: 1. Start the 'Configuration Console'. Start menu 'Start' > '...' > 'SIMATIC NET' > 'Configuration Console' Reaction: The 'Configuration Console' dialog box opens. 2. Double-click on the access point 'CP_H1_1:' in the drop-down list box of the 'Access Point' column. Reaction: The 'CP_H1_1: Properties' dialog box opens. 148 Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C156-14

149 Examples 3.4 Unconfigured S7 connection with the OPC Scout V10 3. You will find the current assignment in 'Associated interface parameter assignment'. For a connection using the TCP/IP protocol, select the 'CP1613(RFC1006)' entry from the 'Associated interface parameter assignment' drop-down list box. Note Note that the assignment can be changed by clicking on 'Associated interface parameter assignment' drop-down list. If you have accidentally changed an assignment, make sure you correct it again. Note Access points must not be changed during operation. 4. Confirm with 'OK'. Reaction: The interface parameter assignment is now set up. Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C

150 Examples 3.4 Unconfigured S7 connection with the OPC Scout V Entries in the OPC Scout V10 This section describes how to create an item in the 'OPC Scout V10' to set up an unconfigured S7 connection. Follow the steps below: 1. Start the OPC Scout V10 client program. 150 Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C156-14

151 Examples 3.4 Unconfigured S7 connection with the OPC Scout V10 Start menu 'Start' > '...' > 'SIMATIC NET' > 'OPC Scout V10' Reaction: The 'OPC Scout V10' program opens. 2. Double-click on 'Local COM server' in the navigation area and then on the server 'OPC.SimaticNET'. This creates a connection to the server. Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C

152 Examples 3.4 Unconfigured S7 connection with the OPC Scout V10 3. In the view area, click on an empty row and add a new item using the mouse context button. 4. Enter 'S7:[S7-unproj-connection_1 VFD1 CP_H1_1: 02.00, ,02.03,1]MB0' in the 'Item ID/name:' input box.. 5. Click the 'OK' button. Reaction: The item is entered in the view area. 152 Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C156-14

153 Examples 3.4 Unconfigured S7 connection with the OPC Scout V10 6. In the navigation area, go to 'Local COM server' > 'OPC.SimaticNET' > 'S7:' > 'S7- unproj-connection_1'. Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C

154 Examples 3.4 Unconfigured S7 connection with the OPC Scout V10 7. Drag the items Items '&statepath()' and ' &vfdstate()' to the view area. Following the drag-and-drop action, you will find the items in the view area. 8. Click the 'Monitor ON' button to monitor the items in the view area. Background information You will find a detailed description of how to create an item in the manual 'Industrial Communication with PG/PC volume 2' in Section 'Unconfigured S7 connections'. The character string to be entered under 'Item ID/name:' is made up as follows: 'S7:[<connectionname> <VFD> <accesspoint> <Local TSAP>,<stationaddress>,<Remote- TSAP>,<Mode>]<dataelement>' The information in the following table applies to this example: 154 Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C156-14

155 Examples 3.4 Unconfigured S7 connection with the OPC Scout V10 Parameter descriptions Value <connectionname> S7-unproj-connection_1 An entry with a maximum length of 24 characters is permitted. The name must be unique. <VFD> VFD1 Can be freely selected, all connections can be created on the same VFD. <accesspoint> CP_H1_1: Call for the access point that was set up in the section 'Engineering of the unconfigured S7 connection (Page 148)'. <Local TSAP> The first byte '02' stands for 'Operator station operator control and monitoring', the second byte is always 0 ('00'). <stationaddress> (example of an address) The station address is decided by the transmission mode. Since, in this case, we are accessing using TCP/IP, the IP address of the SIMATIC S7-400 must be specified here. <Remote TSAP> The first byte ('02') once again stands for 'Operator station operator control and monitoring'. The second byte ('03') contains the addressing of the S7-CPU which, in our example, is located in slot 3. <Mode> 1 For the mode, there are two possible values: 1 - active connection establishment of the OPC server with optimization 3 - active connection establishment of the OPC server without optimization <Dataelement> MB0 Here, for example, a memory byte with address 0 is specified. Which data elements are possible for S7 is described in the manual 'Industrial Communication with PG/PC volume 2'. Browsing Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C

156 Examples 3.4 Unconfigured S7 connection with the OPC Scout V10 To be able to browse in your newly created connection (to use the connection like a configured S7 connection) note the following: Note Follow the steps below to make it possible to browse over this unconfigured S7 connection: 1. Move the mouse to the navigation area. 2. Right-click the on the 'S7' node in the 'Node' tree structure. 3. Select the menu command 'Browse this level again'. Result: It is now possible to browse over the unconfigured S7 connection. As long as the item is active, the connection can be used like a configured S7 connection. This means that you can add further items without using the syntax of the unconfigured S7 connection. All you need to do is specify the connection name, for example 'S7:[S7-unprojconnection_1]MB0' Example 2 - Industrial Ethernet over ISO Description This example shows how to couple an AS 400-S7-OPC with a CPU DP over an unconfigured S7 connection via Industrial Ethernet (using ISO). 156 Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C156-14

157 Examples 3.4 Unconfigured S7 connection with the OPC Scout V10 Requirement If you want to try out the example yourself, you require the following: A PC with the CP 1612 communications processor for Industrial Ethernet or a general Industrial Ethernet communications module. You will find detailed instructions on installation in the product information/installation instructions supplied with the communications module. The installed software of the 'SIMATIC NET PC Software' DVD. You will find details in the installation instructions 'SIMATIC NET, PC Software', supplied with the software. A SIMATIC AS 400-S7-OPC with CPU DP and CP Industrial Ethernet cabling between the CP 1612 communications processor or general IE communications processor and a SIMATIC AS 400-S7-OPC. The SIMATIC AS 400-S7-OPC used in this example has station address ' D.6C.93', a remote TSAP of '02.03' and the data element 'MB1'. Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C

158 Examples 3.4 Unconfigured S7 connection with the OPC Scout V Engineering of the unconfigured S7 connection This section describes how you set up the access point with the 'Configuration Console' configuration program to allow an unconfigured S7 connection over the CP 1612 using the ISO protocol. Follow the steps below: 1. Start the 'Configuration Console'. Start menu 'Start' > '...' > 'SIMATIC NET' > 'Configuration Console' Reaction: The 'Configuration Console' dialog box opens. 2. Double-click on the access point 'CP_H1_1:' or 'CP_H1_2:' in the drop-down list box of the 'Access points' column. Reaction: The 'CP_H1_1: Properties' dialog box opens. 158 Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C156-14

159 Examples 3.4 Unconfigured S7 connection with the OPC Scout V10 3. You will find the current assignment in 'Associated interface parameter assignment:'. For a connection over ISO, select the entry for a general IE module from the 'Assigned interface parameter assignment:' list box, for example the entry of a general IE module, for example, 'ISO Ind. Ethernet -> Siemens CP1612' or a comparable interface. Note Note that the assignment can be changed by clicking on 'Associated interface parameter assignment' drop-down list. If you have accidentally changed an assignment, make sure you correct it again. 4. Confirm with 'OK'. Reaction: The interface parameter assignment is now set up. Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C

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161 Examples 3.4 Unconfigured S7 connection with the OPC Scout V Entries in the OPC Scout V10 This section describes how to create an item in the OPC Scout V10 to set up an unconfigured S7 connection. Follow the steps below: 1. Start the 'OPC Scout V10' client program. Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C

162 Examples 3.4 Unconfigured S7 connection with the OPC Scout V10 Start menu 'Start' > '...' > 'SIMATIC NET' > 'OPC Scout' Reaction: The 'OPC Scout V10' dialog box opens. 2. Double-click on 'Local COM server' in the navigation area and then on the server 'OPC.SimaticNET'. This creates a connection to the server. 162 Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C156-14

163 Examples 3.4 Unconfigured S7 connection with the OPC Scout V10 3. In the view area, click on an empty row and add a new item using the mouse context button. 4. Enter 'S7:[S7-unproj-connection_2 VFD3 CP_H1_1: 02.00, D.6C.93,02.03,1]MB1' in the 'Item ID/name:' input box and close the dialog with 'OK'. Reaction: The item is entered in the view area. 5. In the navigation area, go to 'Local COM server' > 'OPC.SimaticNET' > 'S7:' > 'S7- unproj-connection_2'. Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C

164 Examples 3.4 Unconfigured S7 connection with the OPC Scout V10 6. Drag the items Items '&statepath()' and ' &vfdstate()' to the view area. Reaction: All items can be seen in the view area. 7. Click the 'Monitor ON' button to monitor the items. Background information You will find a detailed description of how to create an item in the manual 'Industrial Communication with PG/PC volume 2' in Section 'Unconfigured S7 connections'. 164 Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C156-14

165 Examples 3.4 Unconfigured S7 connection with the OPC Scout V10 The string to be entered in 'Item ID/name' is made up as follows: 'S7:[<connectionname> <VFD> <accesspoint> <Local TSAP>,<stationaddress>,<Remote TSAP>,<Mode>]<dataelement> For this example, the information in the following table applies: Parameter descriptions Value <connectionname> S7-unproj-connection_2 An entry with a maximum length of 24 characters is permitted. The name must be unique. <VFD> VFD3 Can be freely selected, all connections can be created on the same VFD. <accesspoint> CP_H1_1: Call for the access point that was set up in the section 'Engineering of the unconfigured S7 connection (Page 158)'. <Local TSAP> The first byte ('02') stands for 'Operator station operator control and monitoring', the second byte is always 0 ('00'). <stationaddress> D.6C.93 The station address is decided by the transmission mode. Since, in this case, we are accessing using ISO, the MAC address of the SIMATIC S7-400 must be specified here. <Remote TSAP> 02.03: The first byte ('02') once again stands for 'Operator station operator control and monitoring'. The second byte ('03') contains the addressing of the S7-CPU which, in our example, is located in slot 3. In this example, the Ethernet cable goes to the CP The communications processor is located in slot 5 and is forwarded to the CPU in slot 3 with the aid of the second byte. <Mode> 1: For the mode, there are two possible values: 1 - active connection establishment of the OPC server with optimization 3 - active connection establishment of the OPC server without optimization <Dataelement> MB1 Here, for example, a memory byte of the address is specified. Which data elements are possible for S7 is described in the manual 'Industrial Communication with PG/PC volume 2'. Browsing Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C

166 Examples 3.4 Unconfigured S7 connection with the OPC Scout V10 To be able to browse in your newly created connection (to use the connection like a configured S7 connection) note the following: Note Follow the steps below to be able to browse over this S7 unconfigured connection: 1. in the navigation area, right-click the on the 'S7' node in the 'Node' tree structure. 2. Select the menu command 'Browse this level again'. Result: It is now possible to browse over the unconfigured S7 connection. As long as the item is active, the connection can be used like a configured S7 connection. You can also add further items without using the syntax of the unconfigured S7 connection. You simply need to specify the connection name, for example 'S7:[S7-unprojconnection_2]MB1' Example 3 - PROFIBUS Description This example shows how to couple an AS 400-S7-OPC with a CPU DP via a CP over an unconfigured S7 connection via PROFIBUS. 166 Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C156-14

167 Examples 3.4 Unconfigured S7 connection with the OPC Scout V10 Requirement If you want to try out the example yourself, you require the following: A PC with the CP 5614 A2 communications module for PROFIBUS. You will find detailed instructions on installation in the product information/installation instructions supplied with the communications module. The installed software of the 'SIMATIC NET PC Software' CD. You will find details in the installation instructions 'SIMATIC NET, PC Software ', supplied with the software. A SIMATIC AS 400-S7-OPC is coupled with a CPU DP via a CP and CP Advanced. PROFIBUS cabling between the PC module and S7 device. The SIMATIC AS 400-S7-OPC used in this example has station address '04', a remote TSAP of '02.03' and the data element 'MB1'. Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C

168 Examples 3.4 Unconfigured S7 connection with the OPC Scout V Engineering of the unconfigured S7 connection This section describes how you set up the access point with the 'Configuration Console' configuration program to allow an unconfigured S7 connection over the communications processor, for example CP 5614 A2 and the PROFIBUS protocol. Follow the steps below: 1. Start the 'Configuration Console'. Start menu 'Start' > '...' > 'SIMATIC NET' > 'Configuration Console' Reaction: The 'Configuration Console' dialog box opens. 2. Double-click for example on the access point 'CP_H1_1:' or 'CP_L2_2:' in the 'Access point' column in the list box. Reaction: The 'CP_H1_1: Properties' dialog box or 'CP_H1_2:' opens. You can also select a different free access point. 168 Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C156-14

169 Examples 3.4 Unconfigured S7 connection with the OPC Scout V10 3. You will find the current assignment in 'Associated interface parameter assignment:'. For a connection over PROFIBUS, select the entry 'CP5614A2(PROFIBUS)' from the 'Associated interface parameter assignment:' drop-down list box. Note Note that the assignment can be changed by clicking on 'Associated interface parameter assignment' drop-down list. If you have accidentally changed an assignment, make sure you correct it again. 4. Confirm with 'OK'. Reaction: The interface parameter assignment is now set up. Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C

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171 Examples 3.4 Unconfigured S7 connection with the OPC Scout V Entries in the OPC Scout V10 This section describes how to create an item in the 'OPC Scout V10' to set up an unconfigured S7 connection. Follow the steps below: 1. Start the OPC Scout V10 client program. Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C

172 Examples 3.4 Unconfigured S7 connection with the OPC Scout V10 Start menu 'Start' > '...' > 'SIMATIC NET' > 'OPC Scout V10' Reaction: The 'OPC Scout V10' dialog box opens. 2. In the navigation area, double click on 'Local COM server' > 'OPC.SimaticNET' to create a connection to the server. 172 Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C156-14

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174 Examples 3.4 Unconfigured S7 connection with the OPC Scout V10 3. In the view area, click on an empty row and add a new item using the mouse context button. Enter 'S7:[S7-unproj-connection_2 VFD2 CP_L2_2: 02.00,04,02.03,1]MB1' in the 'Item ID/name:' input box and close the dialog with 'OK'. Reaction: The item is entered in the view area. 4. In the navigation area, go to 'Local COM server' > 'OPC.SimaticNET' > 'S7:' > 'S7- unproj-connection_2'. 174 Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C156-14

175 Examples 3.4 Unconfigured S7 connection with the OPC Scout V10 5. Drag the items Items '&statepath()' and ' &vfdstate()' to the view area. 6. Click in the row of the view area where the item created above is located and go to the column with the name 'New value'. Enter a new value and click on the 'Write' button and then the 'Monitoring ON' button. Reaction: The new value is adopted in the 'Value' column. Background information You will find a detailed description of how to create an item in the manual 'Industrial Communication with PG/PC volume 2' in Section 'Unconfigured S7 connections'. The character string to be entered under 'Item ID/name:' is made up as follows: 'S7:[<connectionname> <VFD> <accesspoint> <Local TSAP>,<stationaddress>,<Remote- TSAP>,<Mode>]<dataelement>' The information in the following table applies to this example: Parameter descriptions Value <connectionname> <VFD> <accesspoint> S7-unproj-connection_2 An entry with a maximum length of 24 characters is permitted. The name must be unique. VFD2 Can be freely selected, all connections can be created on the same VFD. CP_L2_2: Call for the access point that was set up in the section 'Engineering of the unconfigured S7 connection (Page 168)'. Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C

176 Examples 3.4 Unconfigured S7 connection with the OPC Scout V10 Parameter descriptions Value <Local TSAP> The first byte ('02') stands for 'Operator station operator control and monitoring', the second byte is always 0 ('00'). <stationaddress> 04 The station address depends on the transmission mode. Since, in this case, we are accessing over PROFIBUS, the PROFIBUS address of the SIMATIC S7-400 must be specified here. <Remote TSAP> 02.03: The first byte ('02') once again stands for 'Operator station operator control and monitoring'. The second byte ('03') contains the addressing of the S7-CPU which, in our example, is located in slot 3. In this example, the PROFIBUS cable is connected to the CP in slot 4. <Mode> 1: For the mode, there are two possible values: 1 - active connection establishment of the OPC server with optimization 3 - active connection establishment of the OPC server without optimization <Dataelement> MB1 Here, for example, a memory byte with address 2 is specified. Which data elements are possible for S7 is described in the manual 'Industrial Communication with PG/PC volume 2'. Browsing To be able to browse in your newly created connection (to use the connection like a configured S7 connection) note the following: Note Follow the steps below to be able to browse over this S7 unconfigured connection: 1. Right-click the on the 'S7' node in the navigation area. 2. Select the menu command 'Browse this level again'. Result: It is now possible to browse over the unconfigured S7 connection. As long as the item is active, the connection can be used like a configured S7 connection. This means that you can add further items without using the syntax of the unconfigured S7 connection. All you need to do is specify the connection name, for example 'S7:[S7-unprojconnection_2]MB1'. 176 Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C156-14

177 Examples 3.5 SNMP communication with OPC 3.5 SNMP communication with OPC Introduction This section describes how you couple network components and nodes with an SNMP agent with a PC station over an SNMP OPC server. You will learn which tools to use to configure a PC station to implement the interfacing of a device with SNMP capability and how make the SNMP variables and SNMP traps available on the OPC interface. You will find information about the SNMP OPC server on the Web at: Link to the SNMP OPC server: ( Requirements If you want to try out the example yourself, you require a PC a network adapter the software of the 'SIMATIC NET PC Software' CD an SNMP-compliant device (for example SIMATIC NET OSM/ESM) a network connection between the OPC SNMP server and the SNMP-compliant device For the PC station, you require a STEP 7 project that was created on a central ES station (not this PC station). This should contain the hardware configuration. Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C

178 Examples 3.5 SNMP communication with OPC Hardware and software installation Follow the steps below to install the software: 1. Turn on the PC and start Windows. 2. Insert the 'SIMATIC NET PC Software' CD. If the installation program does not start the CD automatically, start the 'setup.exe' program on the CD. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions of the installation program. Install the SIMATIC NET PC software and SIMATIC NCM PC. Follow the steps below to install the network adapter: 1. Shut down the PC and turn it off. 2. Disconnect the power cable. Read the instructions for installing cards in the manufacturer's instructions for your PC. 3. Follow the installation instructions for your network adapter and install it. 4. Close the PC casing as described in the instructions from your PC manufacturer and then insert the network cable. Follow the steps below to connect to the network: 1. Connect the network cable to your network adapter. 2. Connect the SNMPcompliant device to the network cable. 3. Assign an IP address to the SNMPcompliant device. Use a devicespecific or vendorspecific project engineering tool Configuration of the SNMP OPC server Follow the steps below: 1. Start the 'SIMATIC NCM PC Config' program. 178 Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C156-14

179 Examples 3.5 SNMP communication with OPC Start menu 'Start' > '...' > 'SIMATIC' > 'SIMATIC NCM PC Manager' 2. Double-click on the configuration icon. Doubleclick on the 'OPC Server' box in the section '(0) PC' to configure the OPC server. Reaction: The 'Properties - OPC Server' dialog box opens. Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C

180 Examples 3.5 SNMP communication with OPC 3. Select the 'SNMP' tab. Change the cycle time if necessary. The cycle time is the minimum time in which the variables of the OPC SNMP server are polled. For more detailed information on the cycle time, refer to the online help available with the 'Help' button. 4. Click on 'Edit plant configuration...'. Reaction: A dialog box appears in which all the devices registered with the OPC Server are listed. 180 Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C156-14

181 Examples 3.5 SNMP communication with OPC Editing the plant configuration Follow the steps below: 1. In this case, no devices have been registered yet. Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C

182 Examples 3.5 SNMP communication with OPC Click the 'Add...' button to make a new node known in the plant configuration of the OPC server. Reaction: The 'Add node' dialog box opens. 2. Enter the necessary information for your device in the 'Add Nodes' dialog box: Enter a node name in the 'Name' box. Enter the IP address of the device. Select a device profile. The device profile describes the mapping of SNMP variables and traps to the OPC interface. You can also create your own profiles from MIB files (see below, 'Generating a profile'). You open the relevant dialog box when you click the 'Create Profile...' button. Devices without SNMP capability can also be entered to allow uniformity. For these devices, a 'PING' is mapped on a signoflife variable. Enter an 'SNMP Community' for the device. This decides whether or not read-only access or write access is permitted with the device. As a comment, you can enter a maximum 255 characters long text. Note: The 'syslocation', 'syscontact' and 'sysname' boxes are deactivated for devices that are not SNMPcompliant because these parameters are specified during device configuration and can be queried on the devices. 3. Confirm your entries by clicking 'OK'. 182 Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C156-14

183 Examples 3.5 SNMP communication with OPC 4. The settings are visible in the window of the plant configuration. With 'Import Nodes', all devices that have an IP address and exist in the current project are included automatically in the list of the plant configuration. If the device supports Web based management, this can be started with the 'Web based Management ' button (make sure your browser settings are suitable). 5. Click 'OK' to close the plant configuration window. 6. Click 'OK' again in the dialog box for the properties of the OPC server to complete configuration of the SNMP OPC server. 7. Select the 'NCM PC' menu and then the menu item 'Station' > 'Save and Compile. 8. Select the 'NCM PC' menu and then the menu item 'PLC' > 'Download to Module'. The configuration data is downloaded to the OPC server. 9. The OPC server starts with the new configuration data. Confirm the next window with 'OK'. Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C

184 Examples 3.5 SNMP communication with OPC Configuring the PC station Overview After starting the PC station, installing the software and installing the hardware, the PC module of the PC station is in 'PG mode'. Handling the project engineering data Depending on the case, two situations must be distinguished (refer to the section 'Steps for initial configuration (Page 29)'): Project engineering before initial configuration - XDB file available Initial configuration not dependent on project engineering In this example, we assume that the project engineering data is available in the form of an XDB file that was created on an external engineering station. The XDB file is transferred to the local PC station on a data storage medium. The initial configuration is then done with 'Import station' (XDB import) in the Station Configuration Editor. To allow the information from the project engineering to be transferred from the engineering system to the PC station, the local configuration must match the configuration data entered in the project engineering. Follow the steps below: 1. Start the Station Configuration Editor by double-clicking on its icon on the desktop. 184 Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C156-14

185 Examples 3.5 SNMP communication with OPC 2. Click the 'Import Station... ' button. 3. Select the XDB file that you want to import and confirm the dialog with 'OK'. Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C

186 Examples 3.5 SNMP communication with OPC 4. Check whether the settings of the module match the local configuration. 5. Confirm the configuration with 'OK'. Result: All the communication data configured with S7 is now on the PC station. The communications module is in 'configured mode'. PC configuration is complete Using the OPC Scout V10 The OPC Scout V10 as client for commissioning and testing You can now access the objects of the programmable controller with any OPC client. The OPC Scout V10 is supplied with the SIMATIC NET PC software as a tool for commissioning and testing. The next section describes how to read and write variables with this program. 186 Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C156-14

187 Examples 3.5 SNMP communication with OPC Establishing a connection to the OPC server Follow the steps below: 1. Start the OPC OPC Scout V10. Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C

188 Examples 3.5 SNMP communication with OPC 2. Doubleclick the 'OPC.SimaticNET' entry to link the OPC Scout V10 with the OPC server Add and monitor process variables Follow the steps below: Note You will find the full example in 'OPC application for Industrial Ethernet (Page 99)'. 188 Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C156-14

189 Examples 3.5 SNMP communication with OPC 1. Click on 'SYM:' > 'AS400-S7-OPC' > 'CPU DP' > 'Pump2' in the navigation area. Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C

190 Examples 3.5 SNMP communication with OPC 2. In the information area, select all the process variables (items) and drag these to the view area. 3. Click the 'Monitor ON' button in the view area. 190 Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C156-14

191 Examples 3.5 SNMP communication with OPC 4. Click the 'Monitor OFF' button to stop monitoring the items in the view area Setting the trap recipient based on the example of an OSM/ESM Writing values You set the trap recipient of an OSM/ESM by assigning suitable values to two OPC items. The procedure described here is also an example of how to write values for OPC items using the OPC Scout V10. Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C

192 Examples 3.5 SNMP communication with OPC Maximum of ten trap recipients To specify the trap recipients, you use the variables sntrapaddress and sntrapstate. These variables each have ten instances (sntrapaddress1 to sntrapaddress10 and sntrapstate1 to sntrapstate10). On the OSM/ESM, you can therefore enter up to ten trap recipients. The device sends the trap frames to all registered recipients. Writing values for sntrapaddress and sntrapstate In the navigation area of the OPC Scout V10, the folder icon 'SNMP' also contains a subfolder with the configured connection name. This folder contains a group with trap variables. If you use the profile supplied with the OSM, the name of this group is 'Privat- Common'. If you use a newly created profile, the trap variables are in the group specified for it. Follow the steps below: 1. Click on the icon of the group with the trap variables to display a list of these variables in the information area. Select the variables sntrapaddress1 und sntrapstate1 and drag these to the view area. The variable sntrapaddress contains the IP address of the trap recipient, sntrapstate specifies whether or not the entry is activated (2) or deactivated (3): 2. Click on the 'New value' column to change the value for the sntrapaddress item. 3. Enter the IP address of the trap recipient and click the OK' button. 4. Click the 'Write' button in the view area. 5. Click on the 'New value' column to change the value for the sntrapaddress item. 192 Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C156-14

193 Examples 3.5 SNMP communication with OPC 6. Enter '2' to activate the trap recipient and click the 'OK' button. 7. Click the 'Write' button in the view area. Note You can drag items from the information area to the view area. Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C

194 Examples 3.5 SNMP communication with OPC Creating a device profile with the MIB compiler Device profile A device profile contains the SNMP objects (OPC items) required for the SNMP interface of the OPC server. It maps SNMP variables and SNMP traps on the OPC interface. Device profiles are stored in profile files. MIB files and MIB compiler MIB files (Management Information Base) are descriptions of SNMP variables and SNMP traps in a form specified by Internet standards. There are standard MIBs specified for devices with the same functionality and device/vendorspecific MIB files. You create a device profile with the MIB compiler from an existing MIB file. Calling and handling the MIB compiler. Follow the steps below: 1. Start the 'SIMATIC NCM PC Config' program. Start menu 'Start' > '...' > 'SIMATIC' > 'SIMATIC NCM PC Manager' 2. Double-click on the configuration icon. 194 Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C156-14

195 Examples 3.5 SNMP communication with OPC 3. Doubleclick on the 'OPC Server' box in the section '(0) PC' to configure the OPC server. Result: The 'Properties - OPC Server' dialog box opens. Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C

196 Examples 3.5 SNMP communication with OPC 4. Select the 'SNMP' tab and click on the 'Edit Plant Configuration...' button. Reaction: A dialog box appears in which all the SNMPcompliant devices registered with the OPC server are listed. 5. Select the device for which you want to create a profile and click the 'Edit...' button to display the dialog box with the node data of the device. Under the 'Edit' button, you can modify node data. 6. Click the 'Create Profile...' button to open the dialog box of the MIB compiler. 196 Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C156-14

197 Examples 3.5 SNMP communication with OPC 7. The dialog box of the MIB compiler has three areas: Left area: MIB area for displaying the MIB objects from the loaded MIB files. Right area: Profile area for adopting and displaying the OPC items / OPC events. Lower area: Output window for compiler messages. Click the 'Load MIB...' button. In the dialog for opening a file, select the required MIB file (for example 'RFC1213-MIB.mib'). The content of this file is shown in the lefthand area: 8. Select the MIB objects for the profile in the structure tree on the left and drag them to the profile area of the dialog box. You can also select a node and drag it to the righthand area. In this case, all the SNMP variables belonging to the node are adopted as OPC variables. 9. Structuring of the variables in the profile area is possible in keeping with the OPC specification by creating groups. To do this, click the 'Create Group' button. 10. Check whether or not the adopted SNMP variables still include unspecified instances of variables. Such elements are indicated by a '!'. Double-click on such elements to open the 'Enter Instances' dialog box. (For example, for an 8port switch, the object 'ifoperstatus' must be assigned the instances 1-8 so that the OPC items 'ifoperstatus.1' to 'ifoperstatus.8' can be formed). 11. Save the profile by clicking on the 'Save' button. You can select the newly created profile in the 'Device Profile' list box of the 'Add Nodes' dialog box. Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C

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199 Tools Station Configuration Editor With the Station Configuration Editor, you can access the component management of the Station Manager in the PC station. You require the Station Configuration Editor for the initial configuration (as an alternative to remote configuration) and for project engineering and maintenance of a PC station Characteristics, functions and activation The Station Configuration Editor is the user interface of the Station Manager. The components are the modules and the applications involved in communications in the PC station. These components require configuration and project engineering data that is managed by the Station Manager in component management (database). Apart from component configuration, the Station Configuration Editor can also be used for diagnostics purposes. Component management of a PC station Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C

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201 Tools 4.1 Station Configuration Editor Area of application / use cases Initial configuration (commissioning) When a module is put into operation for the first time, an initial configuration is necessary. This initial configuration is done for all newly installed modules. The initial configuration sets the index (the 'virtual slot number') of the module. After initial configuration of the modules, the PC station is prepared to receive the project engineering data. This step can be compared with inserting the component in the rack of an S7 station. Project engineering and maintenance Changes in the project engineering and in the configuration data can be downloaded from the project engineering tool to the PC station (local and remote). As an alternative, it is possible to transfer data using an XDB file (if the station is not networked). Using the Station Configuration Editor, you can check the effects in the 'Components' tab. The 'Diagnostics' tab provides you with information on the operating state at any time. By adding the communications module in the Station Configuration Editor, the module is automatically switched to the 'configured mode'; as default, modules are set to 'PG mode'. How to start the Station Configuration Editor: The Station Configuration Editor is always available and started on the PC station on which you have installed the SIMATIC NET CD. You can bring it to the foreground by clicking the icon shown here in the taskbar of the Windows desktop (SYSTRAY). Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C

202 Tools 4.1 Station Configuration Editor Managing components: 'Components' tab In the 'Components' tab, you will find the essential functions for PC configuration and project engineering: Assigning the station name Creating new components Adopting a component configuration and project engineering data (online or offline mode) Setting the mode - online or offline Checks and diagnostics 202 Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C156-14

203 Tools 4.1 Station Configuration Editor Note You will find more information on the meaning of the display boxes and the buttons in the integrated help system. Assigning the station name You can assign a name for the PC station by clicking the 'Station Name...' button. To be able to identify a project engineering configuration that is already loaded locally, the name assigned here must match the name you assigned to the PC station in the project engineering communication settings with NCM PC / STEP 7. Creating new components You can select the components installed on your PC station (applications, OPC Server, modules such as controllers) by clicking the 'Add...' button. The modules are detected automatically. NOTICE The components in the configuration list you can edit here must be entered in exactly the same order as in the component image you created in SIMATIC NCM PC with HW Config. If the configuration differs from the list, the configuration data that you download from SIMATIC NCM PC to the PC station will not be adopted correctly. The status display constantly informs you whether the component you have created matches the current hardware configuration and whether it matches any project engineering data that has already been downloaded. Note Remember that you have the option of a partial download if you have set the properties of the Station Configuration Editor accordingly. For more detailed information, refer to the next section 'Setting the Station Configuration Editor: 'Properties' dialog (Page 207)'. Adopting the component configuration and project engineering data For productive operation, you require not only the component configuration but also the project engineering data for the communication connections and possibly also for the symbols of variables. You have the following options: Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C

204 Tools 4.1 Station Configuration Editor Downloading using the project engineering tool In online mode, you can download the project engineering data directly to the PC station using NCM PC / STEP 7. You can download both locally or over the network. Station import If the station is not networked, you can load the component configuration and project engineering data by importing the XDB file on the PC station (for details on creating an XDB file, refer to the section 'Downloading project engineering data to the PC station (after initial configuration) (Page 233)'). The XDB file can be imported using the 'Import Station' button in the Station Configuration Editor. Importing the XDB file is possible only when compatible modules are installed in the computer and the actual current module configuration exactly matches the information in the XDB file. You can import an XDB file at any time regardless of the current mode (online or offline). You can also specify (option) whether you want the 'offline mode' to be set following the import. 204 Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C156-14

205 Tools 4.1 Station Configuration Editor Setting the online or offline mode The current mode is displayed in the in the title bar of the Station Configuration Editor. Offline mode In offline mode, you can make changes to the configuration only by entering them directly or by importing the station (XDB file). In offline mode, you can click the active 'Change mode' button to change to online mode. Online mode In online mode, you can download the project engineering data directly to the PC station using NCM PC / STEP 7. You can download both locally or over the network. In online mode, you can also import an XDB file at any time. You can also specify (option) whether you want the 'offline mode' to be set following the import. Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C

206 Tools 4.1 Station Configuration Editor Checks and diagnostics Note on diagnostics entries The entry in the 'Status' field in the configuration list constantly informs you whether or not the created component matches the actual hardware configuration and whether there is a match to an existing loaded project engineering database. If this is the case, you will be prompted to select new diagnostics entries in the 'Diagnostics' tab. Checking the accessibility of the module - 'ring' function Once you have completed the configuration, you can check whether or not modules are accessible using the 'Ring' button. If the module supports this function, you will see an indicator respond on the module. With the help of the Ring function, you can distinguish between several modules of the same type installed on the computer Evaluating messages: 'Diagnostics' tab How it works The Station Configuration Editor manages a diagnostic buffer in which the PC station components (hardware and software) enter event information. You can use this list to analyze configuration or communication problems. Note You will find more information on the meaning of the display boxes and the buttons in the integrated help system. Note The diagnostic buffer entries you can read out in the Station Configuration Editor in the 'Diagnostics' tab can also be read out remotely with the 'NCM S7 Diagnostics' tool. 206 Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C156-14

207 Tools 4.2 SIMATIC NCM PC project engineering tool Setting the Station Configuration Editor: 'Properties' dialog You open this dialog by right-clicking on the icon of the Station Configuration Editor in the Windows taskbar (SYSTRAY). Select the properties in the shortcut menu and you can then make the following settings in the Station Configuration Editor: Configuring activation of warnings When warnings are enabled, a new event in the diagnostics buffer causes a display in the station manager ICON in the system tray. Whether a warning is indicated depends on the set warning level. Here, you can configure the warning activation (yellow '!' character) over the Station Manager icon in the system tray of the taskbar. The following settings for 'warning activation' are possible depending on the weighting of the errors: Only when important errors occur If an error occurs Power on Off Default setting: Only when important errors occur. Accept partial loading If the 'accept partial loading' property is activated, the Station Manager also accepts project engineering that contains only part of the configuration visible in the Station Configuration Editor. The components (modules and applications) that do not receive an engineered configuration are fully deleted if you download only part of the configuration (engineered configuration is lost). However, they are retained in the configuration of the Station Manager (with corresponding status display: The component exists in the current actual configuration of the PC station but it was not created in the project engineering). Default setting: Accept partial loading. 4.2 SIMATIC NCM PC project engineering tool SIMATIC NCM PC is the central tool with which you configure the communication services for your PC station. The configuration data generated with this tool must be downloaded to the PC station or exported. This makes the PC station ready for communication Characteristics, functions and activation SIMATIC NCM PC is a version of STEP 7 especially for project engineering of PC stations. It provides the full range of features of STEP 7 for PC stations. SIMATIC NCM PC comprises the following main components: Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C

208 Tools 4.2 SIMATIC NCM PC project engineering tool SIMATIC NCM PC Manager Provides functions for project and component management. From here, you can start the other tool components. SIMATIC NCM PC Config This is required to configure PC stations and their components. NetPro This is primarily used for the project engineering of connections and communication properties of the SIMATIC NET OPC server and applications. 208 Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C156-14

209 Tools 4.2 SIMATIC NCM PC project engineering tool Functions To create the configuration and project engineering data of a PC station, use the following functions: Create and configure components of the PC station. Configure the communication properties of the SIMATIC NET OPC server. Configure connections. Adopt the symbols from the SIMATIC S7 configuration. Configure DP operation. Set network parameters for PROFIBUS and Ethernet operation. Configure the PC station remotely. Download configuration data to the PC stations. Store configuration and project engineering data in an XDB file. Monitor the communication with connected S7 stations using NCM diagnostics. Initial configuration You can make the initial configuration of your PC station starting with the project engineering data created in NCM PC in three different ways: Remote configuration with STEP 7 / NCM PC Transfer of the configuration and project engineering data using an XDB file Refer also to the section 'Commissioning for configured mode - Overview (Page 20)'. Note You can create the project engineering both in SIMATIC NCM PC and in STEP 7. STEP 7 also provides all the SIMATIC NCM PC functions described here for configuring your PC! STEP 7 is necessary if you also want to configure S7 stations in the project. From now on, the description will only refer to SIMATIC NCM PC but nevertheless applies to both. Note Optional packages are not supported by SIMATIC NCM PC. If you are editing a project that was created or edited in STEP 7, it may contain components from STEP 7 optional packages. If this is the case, you can only edit stations using SIMATIC NET PC that do not contain components from STEP 7 optional packages. How to start SIMATIC NCM PC Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C

210 Tools 4.2 SIMATIC NCM PC project engineering tool Select the following from the Start menu of the Windows operating system: Start menu 'Start' > '...' > 'SIMATIC NCM PC Manager'. Further information in Help The following integrated help system functions will also provide you with detailed information: 'Help' > 'Introduction' Contains a brief description of SIMATIC NCM PC. 'Help' > 'Getting Started' Here you will find brief instructions on how to create a PC station, its applications and modules. For more detailed information, you can go from here to the PC topics in the main help system. These instructions are available only in SIMATIC NCM PC. In STEP 7, select the Help menu directly: 'Help' > 'Help Topics' Here you will find help topics relating to the PC station under: Configuring Hardware / SIMATIC PC Station Configuring Connections for a SIMATIC PC Station 210 Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C156-14

211 Tools 4.2 SIMATIC NCM PC project engineering tool Relationship between SIMATIC NCM PC and STEP 7 SIMATIC NCM PC and STEP 7 are compatible with each other. You can open and edit projects you have created with SIMATIC NCM PC at any time in STEP 7/SIMATIC Manager. This allows you to use additional functions for programming and configuring S7 stations. You can open and edit projects that you created with STEP 7/SIMATIC Manager at any time in SIMATIC NCM PC. You can edit existing PC stations and create new PC stations. You can configure the communication links for these PC stations to the existing S7 stations. NCM PC can use STEP 7 project data The restrictions in SIMATIC NCM PC relate to the types of station that can be configured. The project engineering for S7 stations and programming them can only be done in STEP 7. The station types that can only be configured in STEP 7 are, however, available for connection configuration as target stations after importing the project into SIMATIC NCM PC. The OPC server can also use the symbol files created for the S7 stations. The relevant settings are made when you configure the OPC server. After editing such a project in SIMATIC NCM PC, you can return it to STEP 7 and edit it again at any time. STEP 7 provides extra functions for testing and diagnostics. The following graphic illustrates the differences once more: Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C

212 Tools 4.2 SIMATIC NCM PC project engineering tool Creating a PC station The PC station in the STEP 7 project The 'SIMATIC PC Station' is an object in a SIMATIC STEP 7 project. A typical PC station consists of the following elements: One or more communications modules (CPs) An OPC server application and/or other applications In some situations, other controlling elements such as soft PLC or slot PLC One CP is connected to a PROFIBUS or Ethernet network over which other communication partners can be reached. Within the OPC server application, connections can be created and used for various protocols that describe the communications relations with the partner devices. Aims You want to create configuration and project engineering data for communication services for individual PC stations. This database will then be downloaded to the PC station. After this, the PC applications can use the communications services. You can use this in the following ways: On a local station, in other words, when your engineering station is the PC station at the same time, the parameters specified in the initial configuration with the Station Configuration Editor tool can be transferred later to the local project engineering system. For transferring the data to an engineering station To allow the information from the project engineering to be transferred from an engineering system to the PC station, the local configuration must match the configuration data entered in the project engineering. To make sure of this, you can create project engineering data locally on the PC station and then download it to the target PC station or import it using an XDB file. 212 Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C156-14

213 Tools 4.2 SIMATIC NCM PC project engineering tool Creating and managing objects After starting SIMATIC NCM PC, you either open an existing project or create a new one. You use projects to manage your configurations consisting of all or part of the stations of your plant. 1 Within a project, objects are arranged in a structure. 2 For each PC station, a separate object of the type 'PC station' is created. 3 The configuration and parameter assignment data of the hardware and software is located within these objects. These objects are then used to assign the communications services. NOTICE The name of the PC station you select here identifies the PC configuration. If you configure on the local station with NCM PC, select the name identical to the name in the local configuration. If you configure a remote PC station, the name you select must not be identical to the local PC configuration! When you download, you would otherwise overwrite the local configuration. Tip: You can also adapt names, when necessary, in the Station Manager using the Station Configuration Editor. Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C

214 Tools 4.2 SIMATIC NCM PC project engineering tool Note 'PC Stations' > 'Simatic PC Station' > 'OPC Server' The objects are created with the 'PC Config' component as described in the section 'Configuring a PC station with SIMATIC NCM PC Config (Page 215)'. Follow the steps below: 1. Start the SIMATIC NCM PC Manager. 2. You can create the stations with the insert objects function. 3. Opening a station object starts the 'HW Config' tool with which you can create the configuration of a PC station consisting of modules and applications (see the following page). 214 Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C156-14

215 Tools 4.2 SIMATIC NCM PC project engineering tool Configuring a PC station with SIMATIC NCM PC Config Creating an image of the PC configuration To allow the configuration data sent by the configuration system to be assigned to a module or an application, it must have a unique identification number. The identification number for modules, applications, and other components in a PC station is the index. You place your applications and modules in slots in a 'virtual rack' in HW Config. This slot number then corresponds to the index mentioned above. Component management of a PC station Note: This procedure corresponds to the one already described for the 'Station Configuration Editor' tool. NOTICE Be careful not to confuse this 'index' with a hardware slot, for example on the PCI bus of the PC station. The slot on the PCI bus is not relevant for commissioning and is not used at any point. Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C

216 Tools 4.2 SIMATIC NCM PC project engineering tool Follow the steps below: Drag the components from the catalog to the list (the 'virtual rack') displayed in PC Config. NOTICE Please note the following if you are transferring data by downloading: Make sure you arrange the components exactly the same as in the configuration list of the Station Configuration Editor (refer to the section 'Managing components: 'Components' tab (Page 202)'). If the configuration differs from the list, the configuration data that you download from SIMATIC NCM PC to the PC station will not be adopted correctly. Note: This display shows the situation after configuring in with STEP 7 / HW Config; in SIMATIC NCM PC, only the components for the PC stations are available in the catalog. 216 Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C156-14

217 Tools 4.2 SIMATIC NCM PC project engineering tool PC components in the catalog For the SIMATIC PC station, you can select the following components: Application Application (standard application) You use standard interfaces to communicate with other applications and devices via your PC module. The user programs included in the application use suitable interfaces for communication, such as the SAPI programming interface or the SEND/RECEIVE programming interface. You can configure the following communications services depending on the module inserted: - Connectionoriented services - DP services (for example, DPV0 and DPV1) - PROFINET IO Note how these differ from the user programs that use the communication service as OPC clients via an OPC Server as described below. OPC server You use the convenient interface to an OPC server to communicate with a programmable controller such as a SIMATIC S7400. The OPC server can be configured as an interface to all available communication protocols. You can create this object only once in a PC station. You can then use this OPC server for communication with any number of user programs (OPC clients). The following communications services can be used depending on the modules inserted: - All types of connection - DP services - PROFINET IO CP Industrial Ethernet This contains all the CP modules for attachment to Industrial Ethernet. CP PROFIBUS This contains all the CP modules for attachment to PROFIBUS. Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C

218 Tools 4.2 SIMATIC NCM PC project engineering tool Creating the DP master system Read the information below if you want to use a PROFIBUS CP and configure a DP master system. Significance of the configuration data in a DP master system The configuration data inform the DP master in the PC station of the data and address areas of the attached slaves. Depending on the type of slave, this information is either implicitly linked to the entry in the catalog or must be configured here additionally as, for example, when using an intelligent DP slave such as the CP Follow the steps below: 1. You have already placed the applications and modules as described in the section 'Configuring a PC station with SIMATIC NCM PC Config (Page 215)'. 2. After you have taken the module from the catalog, you can select it and create a DP master system using the 'Insert' menu command. 218 Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C156-14

219 Tools 4.2 SIMATIC NCM PC project engineering tool 3. Select the application that will address the master system (the DP slaves). 4. Now go to the catalog and insert the DP slaves that will be addressed over the application. Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C

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221 Tools 4.2 SIMATIC NCM PC project engineering tool Creating a PROFINET IO system The following information applies if you want to use an Ethernet CP as a PROFINET IO controller in the PC station and want to configure a PROFINET IO system. Significance of the configuration data in a PROFINET IO system The configuration data inform the PROFINET IO controller in the PC station of the data and address areas of the connected PROFINET IO devices. This data also includes the device names which the PROFINET IO controller assigns to the PROFINET IO devices during startup. Follow the steps below: 1. You have already placed the applications and modules as described in the section 'Guide to installation and commissioning (Page 17)'. 2. After you have taken the module from the catalog, you can select it and create a PROFINET IO system using the 'Insert' menu command. If required, you can also connect an existing PROFINET IO system with the PROFINET IO controller you have just created by selecting the CP, rightclicking, and then selecting the 'Connect PROFINET IO System' menu command. Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C

222 Tools 4.2 SIMATIC NCM PC project engineering tool 3. Select the application (OPC server or application) that will address the PROFINET IO system (the PROFINET IO devices). 4. Now go to the catalog and insert the IO devices that will be addressed over the application. To do this, drag the IO device from the catalog to the symbol of the PROFINET IO system (see figure). 222 Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C156-14

223 Tools 4.2 SIMATIC NCM PC project engineering tool PROFINET IO devices PROFINET IO devices can be connected either directly to Ind. Ethernet or can be connected as PROFIBUS DP slaves to a DP master system. By using an IE/PB Link PN IO, you can address the DP slaves of a DP master system just like PROFINET IO devices. You will find further information here Project engineering In the basic help of STEP 7 / SIMATIC NCM PC in the topic 'Steps in Configuring a PROFINET IO System', you will find a detailed description of how to configure a PROFINET IO system. PROFINET IO - system descriptions: Refer to /18/ and /19/ Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C

224 Tools 4.2 SIMATIC NCM PC project engineering tool Configuring connections Meaning During operation, configured connections are established either implicitly or on request, depending on the parameter assignment. They are then available to the OPC server or the PC application for communication. Procedure Regardless of the application type, the general rules for connection configuration apply: Communication connections are always assigned to an application. In the PC station, the CP that supports the type of connection is used for the data transfer. If there is more than one CP with this capability, you can use Routing to select the transmission path. Follow the steps below: 1. Select the application to which you want to assign a connection. 224 Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C156-14

225 Tools 4.2 SIMATIC NCM PC project engineering tool 2. Enter the desired connection type. You will be requested to specify the connection partner. Connections to SIMATIC S7 stations When you configure systems that include PC stations and SIMATIC S7 stations, the use of STEP 7 is generally advisable. You can then edit and process every station type completely and with full functionality. After creating a new project in SIMATIC NCM PC, you will find that the required destination station (for example an S7 station) may not exist depending on the particular application intended. You then have the following options: Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C

226 Tools 4.2 SIMATIC NCM PC project engineering tool Create an unspecified connection: Select 'unspecified' as the connection partner. In the Properties dialog box, you can then set the address parameters for the connection partner. Create a substitute object: Create an 'Other Station' type station. You then network this station by assigning the necessary interface types in the Properties dialog. This method is advisable if you intend to assign several connections to this partner station on the same interface in your project. Create a copy of an S7 station: Insert the copy of an S7 station that you have created in another project using STEP 7. You can then select this S7 station as your destination station Configuring a PC station as a DP slave This section explains how to create the project engineering for a PC station with the CP 5611 as DP slave. Two situations can be distinguished: The PROFIBUS DP master engineering was created in NCM/STEP 7 (in the example as other PC station); The PROFIBUS DP master cannot be configured in NCM / STEP 7. In both cases, a CP 5611 is used as the DP slave. We are assuming a project in which a PROFIBUS DP master system has already been created. For a description, please refer to the section 'Creating the DP master system (Page 218)' DP master is known in NCM / STEP 7 As an example, we first create a PC station that can take on the role of a DP slave. Follow the steps below: 1. Open the project with the DP master system. 2. Insert a new SIMATIC PC station. The PC station adopts the role of the DP slave. 3. Open the PC station in HW Config. 4. Add a user application of the type OPC server or application in the PC station. 226 Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C156-14

227 Tools 4.2 SIMATIC NCM PC project engineering tool 5. Insert a module of the type CP Save and compile the configuration. In the next section, the PC station will be assigned to a DP master system (in the example also a PC station). Follow the steps below: 1. In HW Config, open the configuration of the PC station set up with a DP master system. Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C

228 Tools 4.2 SIMATIC NCM PC project engineering tool 2. Select the entry 'PC station as DP slave' in the catalog under 'PROFIBUSDP' and drag the entry to the DP master system. Reaction: The 'Properties - DP slave' dialog box opens. 228 Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C156-14

229 Tools 4.2 SIMATIC NCM PC project engineering tool 3. Click the 'Connect' button and confirm with OK. This creates a link between the DP slave now connected to the master system and the PC station previously created in the engineering. In the next section, the submodules of the DP slave will be configured with the inputs and outputs. Follow the steps below: 1. To create inputs and outputs in the project engineering, select universal modules under 'PC station as DP slave' in the catalog and insert them in the list. Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C

230 Tools 4.2 SIMATIC NCM PC project engineering tool 2. By doubleclicking on the inserted universal module, you can configure the module with the required I/O types. 230 Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C156-14

231 Tools 4.2 SIMATIC NCM PC project engineering tool 3. Repeat these steps for all submodules. 4. Save and compile the configuration. Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C

232 Tools 4.2 SIMATIC NCM PC project engineering tool Configuration with a 'thirdparty' DP master DP master system for configuring the DP slave If the DP master engineering cannot be done in NCM / STEP 7, however you want to engineer the DP slave used in the PC station in NCM / STEP 7, you will have to create a substitute DP master with a DP master system in the STEP 7 project. This can be a PC station as already described in this chapter or a SIMATIC S7 station. Create this substitute master in the project engineering just like a real DP master. You then simply require the project engineering data for the DP slave. Supplying the DP master with data from the GSD file The real DP master is supplied with the configuration data of the DP slave from a GSD file. Examples/model NOTICE Remember that a SOFTNET DP slave operated with OPC must have the PNO identification number 0x9001. There are sample GSD files in the 'SIMATIC.NETdpdemo_gsd' folder. Two GSD files are intended for the CP 5613 A2/CP 5623 in the DP slave mode. slv80b4.gsd Use this sample file when operating the CP 5613 A2/CP 5623 as a modular DP-V0 slave or slv180b4.gsd Use this sample file when operating the CP 5613 A2/CP 5623 as a non-modular DP- V1 slave. You will find more detailed information in the section 'Using CP 5613 A2/CP 5623/CP 5603 as a DP slave (Page 92)' Two GSD files are intended for the CP siem80b4.gsd Use this sample file when operating the CP 5614 as a modular DP-V0 slave or siv180b4.gsd Use this sample file when operating the CP 5614 as a non-modular DP-V1 slave. Two are intended for the SIMATIC NET SOFTNET PROFIBUS modules. siem8076.gsd Use this sample file when operating the DP slave with its own application. siem9001.gsd Use this sample file when operating the DP slave with OPC. This modular DP slave can be configured with NCM/STEP Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C156-14

233 Tools 4.2 SIMATIC NCM PC project engineering tool Downloading project engineering data to the PC station (after initial configuration) To allow applications to exchange information over configured communication connections, the project engineering data created with NCM PC / STEP 7 must be loaded on the PC station. If the initial configuration was performed with XDB import of the project engineering data, 'loading' is already completed with the initial configuration. Refer to the explanations relating to initial configuration in the section 'Steps for initial configuration (Page 29)'. The section below describes how project engineering data can be downloaded to the PC station after the initial configuration. This is necessary when the project engineering data is not yet available at the time of the initial configuration, or to make changes to the project engineering data. Network, local load, and XDB file There are three possible ways of transferring a configuration from the project engineering to the PC station: Online mode Networked (engineering station networked with runtime PC) Locally (project engineering station and PC station one and the same) Offline mode (engineering station and runtime PC separate) - XDB import Online mode Note Downloading as described below only results in successful installation of the communications services on your PC station if the arrangement of the components in the configuration data is identical to that of the configuration data on the PC station. The online mode allows you to download the configuration data directly to a PC station attached to the network (MPI, PROFIBUS or Ethernet), or to load the data on the local PC station if you are using this as the configuration station. Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C

234 Tools 4.2 SIMATIC NCM PC project engineering tool Online mode - networked (engineering station networked with runtime PC) Use this option when the following requirements are met: The PC station (runtime PC) is also the configuration station. The PC station (runtime PC) is coupled with the configuration station via a network. The PC station is accessible as a communications node, for example after setting the parameters in the initial configuration. An existing connection is checked, for example, using the 'Accessible Nodes' function. Follow the steps below: Procedure for 'downloading project engineering data to the PC station' - online - networked 1. Check the following on the runtime PC: The mode is set to online; The runtime PC is not disabled. Tool Station Configuration Editor 2. Select the station you want to load to in the STEP 7/NCM project. NCM PC / STEP 7 3. Download the configuration data with PLC Download If you use PG mode: Make sure that you set the correct interface with Set PG/PC Interface (access point 'S7ONLINE'). NCM PC / STEP 7 Online mode - local (configuration station and PC station identical) This situation occurs when the configuration system is installed on the PC station (engineering station). 234 Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C156-14

235 Tools 4.2 SIMATIC NCM PC project engineering tool In this case, the configuration data is transferred directly over an internal PC connection. Within the configuration system, you still use the known mechanisms for accessing the target system. Follow the steps below: Procedure for 'downloading project engineering data to the PC station' - online - local Tool 1. Make sure that the following requirement is met: The access point of the application must be set as follows: Set PG/PC Interface S7ONLINE (STEP 7) PC internal (local) 2. Select the station you want to load to in the STEP 7/NCM project. NCM PC / STEP 7 3. Download the configuration data with PLC Download NCM PC / STEP 7 Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C

236 Tools 4.2 SIMATIC NCM PC project engineering tool Offline mode (engineering station and runtime PC separate) - XDB import If you are working offline, you will require an XDB file to transfer the data. The configuration system always generates an XDB file for each configured PC station. The storage location of the configuration file can be found in the properties of the 'PC Station' object in the configuration system. On the PC station, this file can be imported with the Station Configuration Editor. Note To make it possible to identify the PC station, the station name in the configuration must match the locally configured station name. If this is not the case, it is not possible to adopt the configuration on the PC station! Set the station name, if necessary, in the Station Configuration Editor. Follow the steps below to create and import an XDB file: Procedure for 'downloading project engineering data to the PC station' - offline Tool 1. Select the station you want to load to in the STEP 7 project. NCM PC / STEP 7 2. Open the object properties of the station with the 'Object Properties' NCM PC / STEP 7 menu command and select the 'Configuration' tab. 3. Here, you can check and, if necessary, change the setting under NCM PC / STEP 7 'Storage Location of the Configuration File'. 4. Save and compile your project. You will then find the required XDB file NCM PC / STEP 7 in the folder you have selected. 5. Copy the XDB file onto a data medium that the destination station can access. Windows Explorer 6. Import the XDB file into your destination PC station using the Station Configuration Editor. Station Configuration Editor 236 Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C156-14

237 Tools 4.3 New configuration tool STEP 7 Professional V Adapting mismatched configurations The Station Configuration Editor displays assigned indexes If you cannot download configuration information to the PC station, this may be due to a mismatched configuration. The Station Configuration Editor will provide you with an overview of the indexes allocated to the PC station. This is the tool for setting up the components installed in the PC station. Adapting the configuration There are two ways of matching up the actual local configuration of the PC station and the engineering as in your project. Adapting the assignment in the project engineering Change the assignment of the modules configured on the PC in the project engineering using NCM PC / PC Config so that it matches the configuration recognized by the Station Configuration Editor. Changing the configuration on the PC station Using the 'Station Configuration Editor' program, you can assign a different index to a component and change modules that are not set for configured mode to the configured mode. See also the description in the section 'Station Configuration Editor (Page 199)'. 4.3 New configuration tool STEP 7 Professional V11 In the TIA Portal, there is a new alternative project engineering tool that will replace the previous STEP 7 Professional V5.5 project engineering tool. The new configuration tool is called 'STEP 7 Professional V11'. It brings together the functions found in STEP 7 Professional V5.5 and WinCC. This means that a STEP 7 configuration no longer needs to be transferred to WinCC via the Mapper. STEP 7 Professional V11 is the central tool with which you configure the communication services for your PC station. You download or export the configuration data created with this tool to the PC station. The PC station is then prepared for communication. Note You have the choice of creating an STEP 7 configuration with STEP V5.5 or NCM PC V5.5 or STEP 7 Professional as of V11. Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C

238 Tools 4.3 New configuration tool STEP 7 Professional V Characteristics, functions and activation Functions To create the configuration and project engineering data of a PC station, use the following functions: Create and configure components of the PC station. Configure the communication properties of the SIMATIC NET OPC server. Configure connections. Adopt the symbols from the SIMATIC S7 configuration. Configure DP operation. Set network parameters for PROFIBUS and Ethernet operation. Configure the PC station remotely. Download configuration data to the PC stations. Store configuration and project engineering data in an XDB file. Monitor the communication with connected S7 stations using NCM diagnostics. Initial configuration You can generate the initial configuration of your PC station in STEP 7 Professional V11: Remote configuration and project engineering with STEP 7 Professional V11 Transfer of the configuration and project engineering data using an XDB file Further information in Help You will find help on all topics as well as detailed information in the integrated information system available with the menu command: 'Help' > 'Show help' Here you will find help topics relating to the PC station under: Editing devices and networks > Configuring devices and networks > Creating configurations > Configurations for PC stations See also Commissioning for configured mode - Overview (Page 20) 238 Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C156-14

239 Tools 4.3 New configuration tool STEP 7 Professional V Creating a PC station The PC station in the STEP 7 Professional V11 project The 'SIMATIC PC Station' is an object in a SIMATIC STEP 7 Professional V11 project. A typical PC station consists of the following elements: One or more communications modules (CPs) An OPC server application and/or other applications In some situations, other controlling elements such as soft PLC or slot PLC One CP is connected to a PROFIBUS or Ethernet network over which other communication partners can be reached. Within the OPC server application, connections can be created and used for various protocols that describe the communications relations with the partner devices. Aims You want to create configuration and project engineering data for communication services for individual PC stations. This database will then be downloaded to the PC station. After this, the PC applications can use the communications services. You can use this in the following ways: On a local station, in other words, when your engineering station is the PC station at the same time, the parameters specified in the initial configuration with the Station Configuration Editor tool can be transferred later to the local project engineering system. For transferring the data to an engineering station To allow the information from the project engineering to be transferred from an engineering system to the PC station, the local configuration must match the configuration data entered in the project engineering. To make sure of this, you can create project engineering data locally on the PC station and then download it to the target PC station or import it using an XDB file. Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C

240 Tools 4.3 New configuration tool STEP 7 Professional V11 Creating and managing objects After starting SIMATIC STEP 7 Professional V11, you either open an existing project or create a new one. You use projects to manage your configurations consisting of all or part of the stations of your plant. Within a project, objects are arranged in the 'Network view'. For each PC station, a separate object of the type 'PC station' is created. The configuration and parameter assignment data of the hardware and software is located within these objects. These objects are then used to assign the communications services. NOTICE The name of the PC station you select here identifies the PC configuration. If you configure on the local station with STEP 7 Professional V11, select the name identical to the name in the local configuration. If you configure a remote PC station, the name you select must not be identical to the local PC configuration! When you download, you would otherwise overwrite the local configuration. Tip: You can also adapt names, when necessary, in the Station Manager using the Station Configuration Editor. 240 Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C156-14

241 Tools 4.3 New configuration tool STEP 7 Professional V11 Follow the steps below: 1. Start STEP 7 Professional V Change to the project view. 3. Select the 'Devices and networks' view 4. You can create the PC station with the 'Add new device' function or using the.hardware catalog Configuring the PC station in STEP 7 Professional V11 Creating an image of the PC configuration To allow the configuration data sent by the configuration system to be assigned to a module or an application, it must have a unique identification number. The identification number for modules, applications, and other components in a PC station is the index. You place your applications and modules in slots in a 'virtual rack'. This slot number then corresponds to the index mentioned above. Component management of a PC station Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C

242 Tools 4.3 New configuration tool STEP 7 Professional V11 Note: This procedure corresponds to the one already described for the 'Station Configuration Editor' tool. NOTICE Be careful not to confuse this 'index' with a hardware slot, for example on the PCI bus of the PC station. The slot on the PCI bus is not relevant for commissioning and is not used at any point. 242 Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C156-14

243 Tools 4.3 New configuration tool STEP 7 Professional V11 Follow the steps below: Drag the components from the catalog to the PC station in the network view ('virtual rack') in STEP 7 Professional V11. NOTICE Please note the following if you are transferring data by downloading: Make sure you arrange the components exactly the same as in the configuration list of the Station Configuration Editor (refer to the section 'Managing components: 'Components' tab (Page 202)'). If the configuration differs, the configuration data that you download from STEP 7 Professional V11 to the PC station will not be adopted correctly. Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C

244 Tools 4.3 New configuration tool STEP 7 Professional V11 PC components in the catalog For the SIMATIC PC station, you can select the following components: User applications Application (standard application) You use standard interfaces to communicate with other applications and devices via your PC module. The user programs included in the application use suitable interfaces for communication, such as the SAPI programming interface or the SEND/RECEIVE programming interface. You can configure the following communications services depending on the module inserted: - Connectionoriented services - DP services (for example, DPV0 and DPV1) - PROFINET IO Note how these differ from the user programs that use the communication service as OPC clients via an OPC Server as described below. OPC server You use the convenient interface to an OPC server to communicate with a programmable controller such as a SIMATIC S7400. The OPC server can be configured as an interface to all available communication protocols. You can create this object only once in a PC station. You can then use this OPC server for communication with any number of user programs (OPC clients). The following communications services can be used depending on the modules inserted: - All types of connection - DP services - PROFINET IO Communications modules > PROFINET / Ethernet This contains all the CP modules for attachment to Industrial Ethernet. Communications modules > PROFIBUS This contains all the CP modules for attachment to PROFIBUS Creating a DP master system Read the information below if you want to use a PROFIBUS CP and configure a DP master system. 244 Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C156-14

245 Tools 4.3 New configuration tool STEP 7 Professional V11 Significance of the configuration data in a DP master system The configuration data inform the DP master in the PC station of the data and address areas of the attached slaves. Depending on the type of slave, this information is either implicitly linked to the entry in the catalog or must be configured here additionally as, for example, when using an intelligent DP slave such as the CP Follow the steps below: 1. You have already placed the applications and modules as described in the section 'Configuring the PC station in STEP 7 Professional V11 (Page 241)'. Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C

246 Tools 4.3 New configuration tool STEP 7 Professional V11 2. After you have taken the module from the catalog, you can select the PROFIBUS interface of the CP and then select 'Assign master system' from the shortcut menu. The CP then automatically becomes the DP master. 3. If suitable, save the configuration. Note You will find information on configuring the DP slave in the section 'Configuring a PC station as a DP slave (Page 250)' Creating a PROFINET IO system The following information applies if you want to use an Ethernet CP as a PROFINET IO controller in the PC station and want to configure a PROFINET IO system. 246 Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C156-14

247 Tools 4.3 New configuration tool STEP 7 Professional V11 Significance of the configuration data in a PROFINET IO system The configuration data inform the PROFINET IO controller in the PC station of the data and address areas of the connected PROFINET IO devices. This data also includes the device names which the PROFINET IO controller assigns to the PROFINET IO devices during startup. Follow the steps below: 1. You have already placed the applications and modules as described in the section 'Guide to installation and commissioning (Page 17)'. 2. After you have taken the module from the catalog, you can select it and create a PROFINET IO system with 'Assign IO system' in the shortcut menu. If required, you can also connect an existing PROFINET IO system with the PROFINET IO controller you have just created by selecting the CP, rightclicking, and then selecting the 'Connect PROFINET IO System' menu command. Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C

248 Tools 4.3 New configuration tool STEP 7 Professional V11 3. Select the application (OPC server) under 'OPC configuration' in the Inspector window that will address the PROFINET IO system (the PROFINET IO devices). 4. Now go to the catalog and insert the IO devices that will be addressed over the application. PROFINET IO devices PROFINET IO devices can be connected either directly to Ind. Ethernet or can be connected as PROFIBUS DP slaves to a DP master system. By using, for example, an IE/PB Link PN IO, you can address the DP slaves of a DP master system just like PROFINET IO devices. 248 Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C156-14

249 Tools 4.3 New configuration tool STEP 7 Professional V11 You will find further information here Project engineering In the information system of STEP 7 Professional V11, you will find detailed instructions on configuring a PROFINET IO system in the following topic: Editing devices and networks > Creating configurations > Configurations for PROFINET IO PROFINET IO - system descriptions: Refer to /18/ and /19/ in the section 'References and literature (Page 429)' Configuring connections Meaning During operation, configured connections are established either implicitly or on request, depending on the parameter assignment. They are then available to the OPC server or the PC application for communication. Procedure Regardless of the application type, the general rules for connection configuration apply: Communication connections are always assigned to an application. In the PC station, the CP that supports the type of connection is used for the data transfer. If there is more than one CP with this capability, you can use Routing to select the transmission path. Follow the steps below How to configure connections is described in detail in the information system of STEP 7 Professional V11 in: Configuring devices and networks > Configuring networks > Communication via connections Connections to SIMATIC S7 stations When you configure systems that include PC stations and SIMATIC S7 stations, the use of STEP 7 is generally advisable. You can then edit and process every station type completely and with full functionality. After creating a new project in STEP 7 Professional V11, you may find that the required destination station (for example an S7 station) may not exist depending on the particular application. You then have the following options: Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C

250 Tools 4.3 New configuration tool STEP 7 Professional V11 Create an unspecified connection: Select 'unspecified' as the connection partner. In the Properties dialog box, you can then set the address parameters for the connection partner. Create a copy of an S7 station: Insert the copy of an S7 station that you have created in another project using STEP 7 Professional V11. You can then select this S7 station as your destination station Configuring a PC station as a DP slave This section explains how to create the project engineering for a PC station with the CP 5611 A2 as DP slave. Two situations can be distinguished: The PROFIBUS DP master engineering was created in STEP 7 Professional V11 (in the example as other PC station); The PROFIBUS DP master cannot be configured in STEP 7 Professional V11. In both cases, a CP 5611 A2 is used as the DP slave. We are assuming a project in which a PROFIBUS DP master system has already been created. For a description, refer to the section 'Creating a DP master system (Page 244)' DP master is known to STEP 7 Professional V11 As an example, we first create a PC station that can take on the role of a DP slave (I-slave). Follow the steps below: 1. Open the project with the DP master system. 2. Insert a new SIMATIC PC station. The PC station adopts the role of the DP slave. 3. Add a user application of the type OPC server or application in the PC station. 4. Insert a module of the type CP 5611 A2. 5. Network the PROFIBUS interface with the DP master system you created earlier. 6. In the Inspector window, set the mode of the CP 5611 A2 to 'DP slave' and under 'Assigned DP master' select the station configured as DP master. 7. Save the configuration. In the next section, the submodules of the DP slave will be configured with the inputs and outputs. Follow the steps below: To configure the inputs and outputs, you need to set up the transfer areas for the I-slave communication. 1. Select the CP 5611 A2 configured as the DP slave in the network view. 250 Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C156-14

251 Tools 4.3 New configuration tool STEP 7 Professional V11 2. In the Inspector window, under 'Mode > I-slave communication' select the table in which you can configure the inputs and outputs of the transfer areas. 3. In the table view, click 'Add new' to create a new transfer area. 4. In the 'General' tab, select the newly created transfer area. 5. Configure the inputs and outputs in the 'Properties' dialog. If you want to create an I/O transfer area, enable the 'Bi-directional address mapping' check box. 6. Save and compile the configuration Configuration with a 'third-party' DP master DP master system for configuring the DP slave If the DP master engineering cannot be done in STEP 7 Professional V11, however you want to engineer the DP slave used in the PC station in STEP 7 Professional V11, you will have to create a substitute DP master with a DP master system in the STEP 7 Professional V11. This can be a PC station as already described in this chapter or a SIMATIC S7 station. Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C

252 Tools 4.3 New configuration tool STEP 7 Professional V11 Create this substitute master in the project engineering just like a real DP master. You then simply require the project engineering data for the DP slave. Supplying the DP master with data from the GSD file The real DP master is supplied with the configuration data of the DP slave from a GSD file. Examples/model NOTICE Remember that a SOFTNET DP slave operated with OPC must have the PNO identification number 0x9001. There are sample GSD files in the 'SIMATIC.NETdpdemo_gsd' folder. Two GSD files are intended for the CP 5613 A2/CP 5623 in the DP slave mode. slv80b4.gsd Use this sample file when operating the CP 5613 A2/CP 5623 as a modular DP-V0 slave or slv180b4.gsd Use this sample file when operating the CP 5613 A2/CP 5623 as a non-modular DP- V1 slave. Two GSD files are intended for the CP siem80b4.gsd Use this sample file when operating the CP 5614 as a modular DP-V0 slave or siv180b4.gsd Use this sample file when operating the CP 5614 as a non-modular DP-V1 slave. Two are intended for the SIMATIC NET SOFTNET PROFIBUS modules. siem8076.gsd Use this sample file when operating the DP slave with its own application. siem9001.gsd Use this sample file when operating the DP slave with OPC. This modular DP slave can be configured with STEP 7 Professional V Downloading the project engineering data to the PC station (after the initial configuration) To allow applications to exchange information over configured communication connections, the project engineering data created with STEP 7 Professional V11 must be loaded on the PC station. If the initial configuration was performed with XDB import of the project engineering data, 'loading' is already completed with the initial configuration. 252 Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C156-14

253 Tools 4.3 New configuration tool STEP 7 Professional V11 Refer to the explanations relating to initial configuration in the section 'Steps for initial configuration (Page 29)'. The section below describes how project engineering data can be downloaded to the PC station after the initial configuration. This is necessary when the project engineering data is not yet available at the time of the initial configuration, or to make changes to the project engineering data. Network, local load, and XDB file There are three possible ways of transferring a configuration from the project engineering to the PC station: Online mode Networked (engineering station networked with runtime PC) Locally (project engineering station and PC station one and the same) Offline mode (engineering station and runtime PC separate) - XDB import Online mode Note Downloading as described below only results in successful installation of the communications services on your PC station if the arrangement of the components in the configuration data is identical to that of the configuration data on the PC station. The online mode allows you to download the configuration data directly to a PC station attached to the network (MPI, PROFIBUS or Ethernet), or to load the data on the local PC station if you are using this as the configuration station. Online mode - networked (engineering station networked with runtime PC) Use this option when the following requirements are met: Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C

254 Tools 4.3 New configuration tool STEP 7 Professional V11 The PC station (runtime PC) is also the configuration station. The PC station (runtime PC) is coupled with the configuration station via a network. The PC station is accessible as a communications node, for example after setting the parameters in the initial configuration. An existing connection is checked, for example, using the 'Accessible Nodes' function. Follow the steps below: Procedure for 'downloading project engineering data to the PC station' - online - networked 1. Check the following on the runtime PC: The mode is set to online; The runtime PC is not disabled. 2. Select the station you want to load in the STEP 7 Professional V11 project. 3. Download the engineering data with Online Download to device If you use PG mode: Make sure that you set the correct interface with Set PG/PC Interface (access point 'S7ONLINE'). Tool Station Configuration Editor STEP 7 Professional V11 STEP 7 Professional V11 Online mode - local (configuration station and PC station identical) This situation occurs when the configuration system is installed on the PC station (engineering station). In this case, the configuration data is transferred directly over an internal PC connection. Within the configuration system, you still use the known mechanisms for accessing the target system. Follow the steps below: Procedure for 'downloading project engineering data to the PC station' - online - local Tool 1. Make sure that the following requirement is met: The access point of the application must be set as follows: S7ONLINE (STEP 7) PC internal (local) 2. Select the station you want to load in the STEP 7 Professional V11 project. STEP 7 Professional V11 STEP 7 Professional V11 3. Download the engineering data with Online Download to device STEP 7 Professional V Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C156-14

255 Tools 4.3 New configuration tool STEP 7 Professional V Offline mode (engineering station and runtime PC separate) - XDB import If you are working offline, you will require an XDB file to transfer the data. The project engineering system generates an XDB file for each configured PC station. The storage location of the configuration file can be found in the properties of the 'PC Station' object in the configuration system. On the PC station, this file can be imported with the Station Configuration Editor. Follow the steps below to create and import an XDB file: Procedure for 'downloading project engineering data to the PC station' - offline 1. Select the station you want to load in the STEP 7 Professional V11 project. Tool STEP 7 Professional V11 2. Select the entry 'XDB configuration' in the Inspector window. STEP 7 Professional V11 3. Enable the check box beside 'Generate XDB file' and check the setting for 'Path of the XDB configuration file'. If necessary, change this setting. 4. Save and compile your project. You will then find the required XDB file in the folder you have selected. 5. Copy the XDB file onto a data medium that the destination station can access. 6. Import the XDB file into your destination PC station using the Station Configuration Editor. STEP 7 Professional V11 STEP 7 Professional V11 Windows Explorer Station Configuration Editor Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C

256 Tools 4.3 New configuration tool STEP 7 Professional V Adapting a configuration that does not match The Station Configuration Editor displays assigned indexes If you cannot download configuration information to the PC station, this may be due to a mismatched configuration. The Station Configuration Editor will provide you with an overview of the indexes allocated to the PC station. This is the tool for setting up the components installed in the PC station. Adapting the configuration There are two ways of matching up the actual local configuration of the PC station and the engineering as in your project. Adapting the assignment in the project engineering Change the index assignment of the modules configured on the PC in the project engineering using STEP 7 Professional V11 so that it matches the configuration in the Station Configuration Editor. You will find the index assignment for each PC component under 'General' in the Inspector window. Changing the configuration on the PC station Using the 'Station Configuration Editor' program, you can assign a different index to a component and change modules that are not set for configured mode to the configured mode. See also the description in the section 'Station Configuration Editor (Page 199)' Initial configuration using remove configuration with STEP 7 Professional V11 If you are putting PC modules into operation the first time, you will need to perform an initial configuration. After initial configuration of the PC modules, the PC station is set up to receive the project engineering data. You can perform the initial configuration for a PC station available online and then download the project engineering data to the configured PC station. Note If the PC station is not available online, you can also perform the initial configuration offline using an XDB file. Requirements You are in the network view. On the target PC station, both 'allow' check boxes must be selected in the 'Security' menu of the 'Configuration Console'. 256 Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C156-14

257 Tools 4.4 Symbol Editor Procedure Follow the steps outlined below to configure a PC station: 1. From 'PC systems' in the hardware catalog, drag a device for a PC station to the network view. 2. Select the PC station. 3. Under 'Properties > General' in the Inspector window, change the name of the PC station to suit your application. 4. Drag any other components required from the hardware catalog to the PC station. An inserted component is placed on a new index. 5. Select the PC station. 6. Select 'Configure PC station online' in the shortcut menu to be able to perform the initial configuration of the PC station. 7. In the 'Configure' dialog, you can make various settings for your local area network, the reachable computers and the target PC station. 8. Click 'Configure...'. You obtain an overview of the configuration to be adopted. 9. Click 'OK' to download the configuration to the target PC station. 4.4 Symbol Editor With the Symbol Editor, you can create symbol files of the type 'ATI' that allow you the option of access to symbolic variables over the SIMATIC NET OPC server. A symbol file is hierarchical and has a structure similar to a file system Characteristics, functions and structure Area of application / use cases The Symbol Editor is additional support tool. If you can access symbol files for the S7 protocol that have already been created in STEP 7, you do not need the Symbol Editor. You can access existing symbol files and expand or modify them. Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C

258 Tools 4.4 Symbol Editor Range of functions of the Symbol Editor The Symbol Editor provides the following options: Creating your own hierarchical name space Setting the properties of a symbol: Visibility in OPC browsing Access rights (readable/writable) for OPC clients Value range of variables to support the 'Percent Deadband' OPC functionality Entry of the runtime name Assigning the runtime name Importing/exporting 'CSV' files Importing/exporting symbol files of the type 'ATI' How to start the Symbol Editor Select the following from the Start menu of the Windows operating system: Start menu 'Start' > '...' > 'SIMATIC NET' > 'Symbol Editor' Structure Analogous to the folder and files in the file system, the symbol file contains folders and symbols. In the structure view in the left window, you can navigate through the hierarchy of the symbol file. When you click on a folder there, the right-hand side displays its content. In the upper part of the content area you can see the folders and in the lower part the symbols. The folders are used to structure your data. The symbols contain the actual information of the process variables such as access rights, data types, and the name of the item and the runtime name. The symbol list shows the following detailed information: 258 Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C156-14

259 Tools 4.4 Symbol Editor Parameter Symbol name Item ID Runtime name Data type Access rights EU Low EU High Meaning The name of the symbol. The names of the hierarchy levels and the symbolic name, separated by a period. An OPC Item ID with protocol and address information. This runtime name is accepted directly by the OPC Server (in other words without the assignment information of a symbol file). Indicates the data type of the symbol. Indicates whether the data of the symbol can be read or written. Indicates the low limit of the range of values of the variable (Engineering Units Low). The information about a range of values is used for the 'Percent Deadband' OPC functionality. Indicates the high limit of the range of values of the variable (Engineering Units High). The information about a range of values is used for the 'Percent Deadband' OPC functionality. Converting old symbol files NOTICE If you have performance problems with old symbol files of the type 'STI', we recommend that you convert to the new type 'ATI'. This achieves a significant improvement in performance when accessing symbols with OPC. Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C

260 Tools 4.4 Symbol Editor The meaning of symbols Definitions The terms listed below are important in conjunction with the Symbol Editor: Term OPC ItemID Symbolic name Runtime name Meaning The OPC ItemID is the identifier of a process variable used by the OPC server. An ItemID is transferred by the OPC client to the OPC Server to identify a process variable and is unique for the OPC Server. It is either a symbolic name or a runtime name. A symbolic name is an OPC item ID that was generated by the Symbol Editor. In a hierarchically structured name space, a symbolic name is made up of the names of the hierarchical levels and the actual symbol. Example: Plant_Packing.Conveyor1.Limit_Switch A runtime name is an OPC Item ID that contains protocol and address information to allow the assignment and that is accepted directly by the OPC Server without the use of a symbol file. Using the Symbol Editor, a symbolic name is assigned to a runtime name. Examples: DP:[CP5613]Slave1M003_IB0 S7:[S7-connection_1]MW5 Name space prefix The prefix precedes the OPC name space of a symbol file and is used to identify symbols uniquely if there are several symbol files. If a prefix exists, it is displayed in the folder view. Accessing process variables using symbols An OPC client normally accesses process variables using Item IDs that contain address information. It is, however, also possible to access the variables using symbolic names that can be structured hierarchically. These names that are independent of the protocol and device are known as symbols. In contrast, the variable names that include information about the communication path and type in their syntax are known as runtime names. Example of a symbol: 'Conveyor_1.drive_1.lim_switch' Example of a runtime name: 'S7:[S7-connection_1]EX3.1' When should you use symbols? The use of symbolic names is not mandatory. You can either do without selfdefined symbols or add symbols at a later point in time. One exception to this is communication with a SIMOTION partner. You cannot edit symbolic names here. 260 Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C156-14

261 Tools 4.4 Symbol Editor Creating and using symbol files A symbolic name space is created either directly with STEP 7 or using the 'Symbol Editor' tool. The Symbol Editor then creates a file containing the symbolic hierarchical name space and the assigned runtime names. The file created by the Symbol Editor is entered in the 'Configuration Console' program. A symbol file must match the configuration loaded on the PC station. To resolve a symbolic name, the symbol file uses the runtime name. For this reason, if you modify a connection name in the configuration, you must also adapt the symbol file to the change. Otherwise the OPC client will not be able to use the symbol Menus of the Symbol Editor in detail 'File' menu This menu contains standardized commands for working with files (for example 'Open File', 'Save File' etc.). All symbol files have the extension 'ATI' (Advanced Tag Info). The following menu commands are available. Menu command New Meaning Select this menu command to create a new symbol file. As an alternative, you can click the following button: Open Select this menu command to open an existing symbol file. As an alternative, you can click the following button: Save Select this menu command to save an open symbol file in the current folder. As an alternative, you can click the following button: Save As... Close Last used files Exit Select this menu command to save a symbol file under a new name or in a different folder. Select this menu command to close a currently open symbol file. Other open files remain open and are not affected by this command. Fast access to symbol files. Select this menu command to close the Symbol Editor and all open files. Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C

262 Tools 4.4 Symbol Editor 'Edit' menu Menu command Cut Meaning Select this menu command to cut selected symbols. As an alternative, you can click the following button: Copy Select this menu command to copy selected symbols. As an alternative, you can click the following button: Paste Pastes a symbol that was previously copied or cut. As an alternative, you can click the following button: Delete Select this menu command to delete selected symbols. As an alternative, you can click the following button: Select All Selects all the symbols in the list. NOTICE The connection of folder path and symbol path must be unique. 'Help' Menu With the help menu, you can open the contents, index, or find views of the online help system. You can also display the version number of the program with the 'About' menu command. In addition to this, you can change the language setting as well Managing symbols How to insert a new symbol A symbol has the following properties: Symbol name Runtime name Data type Access right 262 Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C156-14

263 Tools 4.4 Symbol Editor EU High EU Low Follow the steps below: 1. Move the mouse pointer to the cell of the 'Symbol name' column. 2. Left-click. The input box can now be edited. 3. Enter a symbol name. The permitted characters are: (A-Z), (a-z), (0-9), (_), (-), (^), (!), (#), ($), (%), (&), ('), (/), (()), (<>), (=), (?), (~), (+), (*), (,), (:), ( ), 4. Follow the same procedure as in step 1 and enter a runtime name in the cell of the 'Runtime name' column. 5. Follow the same procedure as in step 1. Enter the data type in the cell of the 'Data type' column with the following syntax: Data type: Data type for example Int16 ARRAY: Data type[x n], for example Int16[0 3] You can also change the parameters 'Access rights', 'EU High' and 'EU Low' How to insert a new folder Follow the steps below: 1. Move the mouse pointer to left-hand area. Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C

264 Tools 4.4 Symbol Editor 2. Right-click and select the menu command 'New Folder'. 3. Enter a new name for the folder. The permitted characters are: (A-Z), (a-z), (0-9), (_), (-), (^), (!), (#), ($), (%), (&), ('), (/), (()), (<>), (=), (?), (~), (+), (*), (,), (:), ( ), 264 Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C156-14

265 Tools 4.4 Symbol Editor How to change the name space prefix Follow the steps below: 1. Move the mouse pointer to left-hand area. 2. Right-click and select the menu command 'Change Prefix'. 3. Enter a new name. The permitted characters are: (A-Z), (a-z), (0-9), (_) If you want to delete the prefix, click the menu command 'Delete Prefix' in the shortcut menu How to delete folders or symbols Follow the steps below: 1. Select the folder or symbol you want to delete in the tree structure of the folder. Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C

266 Tools 4.4 Symbol Editor 2. Right-click and select the menu command 'Delete Folder'. NOTICE Remember that when you delete a folder, you also delete all the elements contained in the folder (subfolders and symbols) How to import a symbol file Follow the steps below: 1. Select the folder in the tree structure into which you want to import the file. 266 Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C156-14

267 Tools 4.4 Symbol Editor 2. Right-click and select the menu command 'Import File'. You can import 'CSV', 'STI' or 'ATI' files. 3. In the dialog box, select the file you want to import and click the 'Open' button. The 'ATI' data is then imported into the Symbol Editor. Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C

268 Tools 4.4 Symbol Editor Follow the same steps to import a 'CSV' file: In the following figure, you can see a 'CSV' file displayed in the editor. 1. Move the mouse pointer to the left-hand area and right-click. 268 Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C156-14

269 Tools 4.4 Symbol Editor 2. Select the menu command 'Import File'. 3. In the dialog box, select the file you want to import and click the 'Open' button. The imported file is shown in the next figure. Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C

270 Tools 4.4 Symbol Editor How to export a symbol file Follow the steps below: 1. Select the file you want to export in the tree structure. 2. Right-click and select the menu command 'Export File'. You can export 'CSV', 'STI' or 'ATI' files. 270 Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C156-14

271 Tools 4.5 Configuration Console 3. In the 'File name' input box of the open dialog, enter the file name that the file you are exporting will have. 4. Click the 'Save' button. 4.5 Configuration Console The Configuration Console is a snapin program embedded in the Microsoft Management Console (MMC) and provides a wide range of options for configuring PC hardware components and PC user programs as well as providing diagnostic functions. Settings for the OPC servers that ship with the communication software can also be made in the Configuration Console. The 'Configuration Console' supports the following tasks in the communications system of a SIMATIC PC station: Commissioning and operation Editing the configuration Diagnostics Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C

272 Tools 4.5 Configuration Console Characteristics, function and activation How to start the Configuration Console Select the following from the Start menu of the Windows operating system: Start menu 'Start' > '...' > 'SIMATIC NET' > 'Configuration Console' Structure In the Configuration Console, you navigate in basically the same way as in the Windows Explorer. You navigate on the lefthand side. On the righthand side, the input/output area, you will see the properties of the selected element (properties object). The elements in the navigation area are grouped as follows: Applications (the OPC Server is displayed as a special application) Modules 272 Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C156-14

273 Tools 4.5 Configuration Console Access points Language selection Note You will find configuration examples in the section 'Configuration examples (Page 297)' COML S7 How to edit the COML S7 connection list Note The simultaneous operation of configured S7 connections of SIMATIC STEP7/NCM PC and COML S7 is not possible. They are interlocked. After enabling the COML S7 connection list, the operation of S7 connections via SIMATIC STEP 7/NCM PC is rejected. The COML S7 connection lists contain S7 connections that were created with the 'COML S7' tool. Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C

274 Tools 4.5 Configuration Console Note Before you can use the basic settings listed below, you will first need to create a COML S7 connection list. Help for this topic can be found on the help page 'Module - Creating/editing/deleting the COML S7 connection list'. It can be called using the 'Help' button in the 'COML S7 - connection list' window. Structure The following basic settings are possible in the menu. Enable COML S7 connection list Disable COML S7 connection list Export COML S7 connection list Import COML S7 connection list Follow the steps below to enable the COML S7 connection list: You enable all COML S7 connection lists located in the tree folder under 'Modules'. You can then operate S7 communication via the created S7 connections. Note Remember that enabled COML S7 connection lists cannot be modified. 1. Open the 'Configuration Console' program. 2. Click on 'Modules' in the navigation area. 274 Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C156-14

275 Tools 4.5 Configuration Console 3. Select the menu entry 'Action' > 'Enable COML S7 connection list...'. As a reaction, the following dialog box opens: 4. Confirm the action by clicking the 'Yes' button. Verifying the created S7 connections in the enabled COML S7 connection lists You can verify the created S7 connections in the enabled COML S7 connection lists with an OPC client program, for example the OPC Scout V10. Once you have started the OPC Scout V10: 1. Open the directory of the 'OPC.SimaticNET' server under 'Local COM servers' in the navigation area of OPC Scout V Open the 'S7' folder. 3. Under 'S7', you will now see all the created S7 connections. After an S7 connection has been established to the partner device, you can then read, write or monitor the process variables with the OPC Scout V10. Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C

276 Tools 4.5 Configuration Console Follow the steps below to disable the COML S7 connection list: You disable all COML S7 connection lists located in the tree folder under 'Modules'. Before disabling, you should terminate all S7 communication via the created S7 connections. After they have been disabled, you can once again make changes to the COML S7 connection lists. 1. Open the 'Configuration Console' program. 2. Click on 'Modules' in the navigation area. 3. Select the menu entry 'Action' > 'Disable COML S7 connection list...'. As a reaction, the following dialog box opens: 4. Confirm the action by clicking the 'Yes' button. Follow the steps below to export the COML S7 connection list: You export all COML S7 connection lists located in the tree folder under 'Modules' to a backup copy with the file extension '.lcc'. The export function is used to back up all COML S7 connection lists on this PC. Subsequent modification of the backup copy is not allowed. 1. Open the 'Configuration Console' program. 2. Click on 'Modules' in the navigation area. 276 Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C156-14

277 Tools 4.5 Configuration Console 3. Select the menu entry 'Action' > 'Export COML S7 connection list...'. As a reaction, the following dialog box opens: 4. In this dialog box, you select the storage location for the backup copy. Click 'Save' to complete the export. Follow the steps below to import the COML S7 connection list: You import a backup copy with the file extension '.lcc' that you exported earlier. The COML S7 connection lists to be imported are automatically assigned to the relevant modules and existing COML S7 connection lists are deleted. Importing is only possible if the COML S7 connection lists have not yet been enabled. 1. Open the 'Configuration Console' program. Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C

278 Tools 4.5 Configuration Console 2. Click on 'Modules' in the navigation area. 3. Select the menu entry 'Action' > 'Import COML S7 connection list...'. 4. Go to the '.lcc file'. Confirm the backup copy by clicking the 'Open' button. The COML S7 connection lists are now imported into the 'Configuration Console'. Note If a COML S7 connection list you are importing contains an S7 connection that is intended for communication via a module that does not exist on this PC or that has incorrect parameters, the import of all COML S7 connection lists is denied. A dialog box to this effect then opens. 278 Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C156-14

279 Tools 4.5 Configuration Console Support during commissioning and operation Overview The essential functions provided by the 'Configuration Console' tool for commissioning and operation are as follows: Configure and set the traces for OPC and protocols; Deactivate the protocols to commission the system gradually; Set the symbol files for OPC; Force the OPC Server to shut down (for example, when an OPC application is no longer reacting); Trigger a restart on the module; Setting for the user interface language; Automatic startup of applications and services; Setting parameters for the security settings. These options are described in the following sections of this chapter. Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C

280 Tools 4.5 Configuration Console Triggering a restart on the module The module is reset and the drivers, firmware, and databases are reloaded. NOTICE A restart is possible only when the module is not currently communicating. Follow the steps below to restart the module: 1. Open the 'Modules' folder in the navigation area. 2. Select the relevant module and click on the 'General' property object. 3. Click the 'Restart' button. If currently possible, the module is reset. The result of the restart is displayed in the text box. 280 Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C156-14

281 Tools 4.5 Configuration Console Forcing the OPC server to close down The OPC server for SIMATIC NET is started automatically by the operating system when a client wants to use it. The OPC server maintains reference counters to be able to recognize when the last registered client is closed. The OPC Server then closes itself down. This is only possible when the clients set and reset the user counters of the OPC Server correctly. If a client closes down irregularly and the user counter is not reset, the OPC server will not close down although no more clients are active. The server continues to keep the communication connections open. In this case, it is a good idea to stop the OPC server manually. Follow the steps below if you want to close down or restart OPC server: 1. Open the 'Applications' folder in the navigation area. 2. Select 'OPC settings' and click on the 'Quit OPC server' property object. 3. If you want to send a notification text to the OPC clients about the close down over the OPC Server, you can enter this in the 'Notification text' box. You can also specify a wait time between the notification of the clients and shutting down the server to allow a client to react. Enter this time in the 'Delay' box. 4. Click the 'Apply' button to activate the changes you made. Depending on the current operating mode, you can either close or start the OPC server. This applies to both an active OPC Data Access server as well as to an Alarms & Events server. You should first close all OPC clients, otherwise you must expect error messages from the clients. Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C

282 Tools 4.5 Configuration Console Activating configured protocols step by step By configuring a DP master system and connections, you specify which protocols will be used by the OPC server. During the commissioning of a system, it is sometimes useful to commission the protocols individually one after the other. With the procedure described below, you can first deactivate the configured protocols and then activate them again step by step. If you change the configuration, the manual protocol selection will be replaced by the automatic selection again. Follow the steps below to activate the configured protocols step by step: 1. Go to 'Applications' > 'OPC settings' > 'Select OPC protocol' in the tree structure. 282 Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C156-14

283 Tools 4.5 Configuration Console 2. As default, all protocols are activated. Deactivate the protocols you do not want the OPC server to use. Activate the protocols that were specified in the configuration and that you want to use as of now. 3. Click the 'Apply' button to activate the data you have set. NOTICE When you download a configuration, all protocols configured in the project engineering are activated automatically, even if you had deactivated them previously. If necessary, you must also deactivate such protocols again. Note By deactivating protocols you restrict the range of functions and possibly also the operability of the PC station, the SIMATIC NET Information Service therefore notifies you of this setting! Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C

284 Tools 4.5 Configuration Console Setting a symbol file for OPC Follow the steps below if you want to use a symbol file for the OPC Server: 1. Open the 'Applications' > 'OPC settings' > 'Symbols' folder in the navigation area. 2. Click on the 'Edit list ' button in the input/output area to select one or more symbol files. Reaction: The 'Manage Symbol Files' dialog box opens. 3. Click the 'Browse...' button. Reaction: A file selection dialog opens. 4. Select the required symbol file. 5. Close the 'Manage Symbol Files' dialog box by clicking the 'OK' button. 6. Additional settings for SIMOTION: If you use a symbol file created by the engineering tools for SIMOTION, you will also need to select a module for the communication paths. 7. Click the 'Advanced Symbols ' button. Reaction: The 'Advanced symbols' dialog opens. Note It is only necessary to make settings in advanced symbols, if the 'S7_extended' attribute was set during project engineering of the PROFINET data blocks. In this case, the S7 protocol must also be selected. Extended S7 functionality is then used alongside PROFINET. If this functionality is not used, the setting in advanced symbols is irrelevant. 284 Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C156-14

285 Tools 4.5 Configuration Console 8. Select the required Ethernet module and confirm with 'OK'. Note For communication with SIMOTION, you only need to set a symbol file and select a module. No further configuration with SIMATIC NCM PC or SIMATIC STEP 7 is necessary. 9. Click the 'Apply' button to activate the data you have set. Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C

286 Tools 4.5 Configuration Console Setting traces A trace logs the internal sequences of the component. It allows you to check the functions, for example of a user program. Depending on the configuration, the actions of a software module are logged in a file. The following traces are available: Traces of the OPC servers for Data Access and Alarms&Events Trace of the protocol adapters of the OPC servers Trace of the protocol libraries The trace concept is used for this. NOTICE In normal operation, the trace should be deactivated since the creation of trace files significantly reduces the speed at which programs are executed. You should also bear in mind that the reduction in speed caused by the trace may result in other problems such as timeouts. The SIMATIC NET Information Service signals the activation of a trace so that the user is immediately aware of the reduced performance. Follow the steps below if you want to set the traces for the OPC Server or the protocol adapters: 1. Go to 'Applications' > 'OPC settings' > 'Symbols' in the tree structure. 286 Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C156-14

287 Tools 4.5 Configuration Console 2. The table lists the possible traces for the protocols and the OPC servers in the display area. Click on a protocol or an OPC server, for example on 'PROFIdrive' to open the OPC server for PROFIdrive. Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C

288 Tools 4.5 Configuration Console 3. Activate the trace and select the trace depth. Select 'Errors', for example to log information about errors and exceptions. 4. Click the 'Apply' button to activate the data you have set. Follow the steps below if you want to create traces of the protocol libraries: 1. Go to 'Applications' > 'OPC settings' > 'Protocol trace' in the tree structure. 288 Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C156-14

289 Tools 4.5 Configuration Console 2. Right-click on 'Protocol trace'. Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C

290 Tools 4.5 Configuration Console 3. Select 'Call TraceConcept' in the list. 4. In the tree structure, select the component whose trace you want to activate and make your settings in 'Trace Settings'. Click on 'View Trace File' to view the results. 290 Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C156-14

291 Tools 4.5 Configuration Console Note The settings made in 'Trace Settings' are active immediately and do not need to be confirmed with a button. Updating the 'View Trace File' window (if several are displayed, further tabs are shown at the top) takes up computing time and the window should only be displayed if you want to track an error online. Activated traces are identified by a red exclamation point. Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C

292 Tools 4.5 Configuration Console Language setting As of the SIMATIC NET CD 2005 (V6.3), it is now possible to change the language of the program user interface after installation. To adopt the modified language setting, it may be necessary to restart programs or restart the computer. Follow the steps below to change the language setting: 1. Click on the 'Language Setting' folder in the navigation area. 2. Select the required language. The list includes all available languages. The currently set language is indicated by the check mark in the check box. If the 'Adopt language setting from SIMATIC Manager' check box is selected, the language of the SIMATIC NET tools will be set to the language selected for the SIMATIC Manager. This is only possible if the language is included in the list. Otherwise, the language selected in the 'Language' list will continue to be used. Clear the check box if you do not want to adopt the language setting from the SIMATIC Manager. 3. Click the 'Apply' button to activate the data you have set. 292 Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C156-14

293 Tools 4.5 Configuration Console Automatic startup of applications and services Applications and services you set up on a PC station can be synchronized with the startup of the PC station. As soon as the PC station is operational, user applications and user services are started Follow the steps below to start applications or services automatically after the PC station has started up: 1. Open the 'Applications' folder in the navigation area. 2. Select the 'Autostart' folder. The applications to be started are shown in the upper list, the services to be started in the lower list. As default, both lists are empty. 3. To enter an application in the list, click the 'New' button at the top. The operating system then displays the file selection dialog. Here, you can select the application. After exiting the file selection dialog, the path of the application can be seen in the list. You can enter any call parameters for the specific application in the text box below. You will find help on the call parameters in the help file of the application. Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C

294 Tools 4.5 Configuration Console 4. To enter a service in the list, click the 'New' button at the bottom. Reaction: The 'Service selection' dialog opens. 5. The programs registered as services in Windows must be entered in the lower box. Select the required service from the 'Display name' list box and click the 'OK' button. The service then appears in the list of services to be started. Clicking the 'Delete' button removes the selected entry from the corresponding list. 6. Click the 'Apply' button to activate the data you have set. Note for software developers: Applications can be synchronized with the startup and shutdown using global events. Event 'SimaticNetPcStationUpEvent': The global event 'SimaticNetPcStationUpEvent' is in the 'signaled' state when the PC station has started up and is ready for OPC communication. Applications that require a started PC station and functioning OPC communication that previously had to wait for an undefined time can wait for the event and therefore be synchronized with the startup of the PC station. Event 'SimaticNetPcStationDownEvent': The global event 'SimaticNetPcStationDownEvent' is in the 'signaled' state when the PC station has not started up and is not therefore ready for OPC communication. Applications can wait for the event and therefore be synchronized with the shutdown of the PC station. The event names 'SimaticNetPcStationUpEvent' and 'SimaticNetPcStationDownEvent' are never in the 'signaled' state at the same time. As the state changes, however, both may briefly be in the 'not signaled' state. 294 Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C156-14

295 Tools 4.5 Configuration Console Application example (Win32API, see also MSDN Library): HANDLE hup = OpenEvent(SYNCHRONIZE, FALSE, 'GlobalSimaticNetPcStationUpEvent'); DWORD dwresult; dwresult = MsgWaitForMultipleObjects(1, &hup, FALSE, INFINITE, QS_ALLINPUT); // evaluate dwresult Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C

296 Tools 4.5 Configuration Console Security settings (as of Windows XP SP2 and as of Windows Server 2003 SP1) With Service Pack 2 for Windows XP, Microsoft has improved operating system security. The default settings of the operating system do not allow any communication from applications over the network. Although installing the SIMATIC NET CD enters the OPC servers in the exceptions list of the Windows Firewall, this is not enough to allow operation with OPC again. General applications and ports as well as new DCOM settings are still missing in the firewall. Follow the steps below to enter the missing applications and ports in the firewall and to make the new DCOM settings: 1. Open the 'Applications' > 'OPC settings' > 'Security' folder in the navigation area. 2. Click the 'Allow...' button. Note Note that this allow also applies to applications that also use this access procedure and are not related to SIMATIC NET. Note 1. The 'Deny...' button cancels these settings. 2. You should also remember that this deny also affects other applications that use this access method. 296 Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C156-14

297 Tools 4.5 Configuration Console Configuration examples You can display examples of how specific use cases can be configured directly over the user interface. Follow the steps below to display the configuration examples: Select the 'SIMATIC NET Configuration' folder in the navigation area. In the middle section of the window you will see the configuration examples listed. The texts with a blue underscore are HTML links to the corresponding examples. Below this, a brief description explains which use case is illustrated by the example. Clicking on the HTML link opens the description of the example Editing the configuration Overview During configuration you can do the following: Change the mode of the module and set the index, Set the Industrial Ethernet network parameters, Set the Industrial Ethernet station addresses for the CP 1613, Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C

298 Tools 4.5 Configuration Console Assign the application access points to the individual modules, Set the PROFIBUS DP slave mode. These options are described in the following sections Changing the mode of a module When you first commission a module (initial configuration), the mode is specified by using the Station Configuration Editor. Under some circumstances, it may be useful to change the operating mode of the module: If you want to use the module for other purposes If the bus parameters of the network were changed and you want to adapt the module to these parameters Follow the steps below if you want to change the operating mode of a module: 1. Open the 'Modules' folder in the navigation area. 2. Select the required module and click on the 'General' property object. 3. Select the mode you want to use for the module: Configured mode: The parameters for the module are set in the project engineering. PG mode The parameters for the module are set in the 'Set PG/PC Interface' or 'Configuration Console' program. 298 Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C156-14

299 Tools 4.5 Configuration Console 4. Set the index that must also match the index in the project engineering. Use the value from the project engineering configuration if this already exists. Otherwise, use the value selected here when you create the project engineering. If you changed from another mode to 'configured mode', you can also set the index. We recommend that you use the default. 5. Click the 'Apply' button to activate the values you have set. Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C

300 Tools 4.5 Configuration Console Displaying and setting the Industrial Ethernet network parameters for a CP 1613 / CP 1623 or CP 1628 For the Industrial Ethernet module CP 1613, CP 1623 and CP 1628, the current settings are displayed and can be modified for the following functions: Duplex mode (half duplex, full duplex, automatic) Medium type (AUI, TP, automatic) Transmission rate (10 Mbps, 100 Mbps, automatic) Three sets of option buttons are available with which the user can select the duplex mode (half duplex, full duplex, automatic), the type of transmission medium (AUI, TP, automatic) and the transmission rate (10 Mbps, 100 Mbps, automatic). The default for all boxes is 'automatic'. After changing the defaults, you are requested to perform a restart. NOTICE If you select AUI as the medium type, you can no longer change the options for the transmission rate and duplex mode. In this case, 10 Mbps and half duplex are set. If, on the other hand, 100 Mbps or full duplex are selected, AUI can no longer be selected as the transmission medium. Current setting Transmission parameters (current setting) After the CP 1613, CP 1623 or CP 1628 starts up, the current transmission parameters are displayed in the relevant boxes. As long as no valid link to the partner is detected, the output box displays 'unknown'. Follow the steps below if you want to display and set the Industrial Ethernet network parameters of the CP 1613, CP 1623 or CP 1628: 1. Open the 'Modules' folder in the navigation area. 2. Select the Ethernet module 'CP 1613' and click the 'Network Parameters' property object. 300 Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C156-14

301 Tools 4.5 Configuration Console 3. If you want to change the network parameters, select the required check box for each parameter. The default for all parameters is 'Automatic'. 4. Click the 'Apply' button to activate the data you have set. When you apply the values, you will see a message indicating that the module must be restarted before the new values will become effective. Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C

302 Tools 4.5 Configuration Console Setting the Industrial Ethernet station addresses Note The modules for SOFTNET Industrial Ethernet are managed by the Windows operating system. This means that the station addresses of these modules must be set with the standard mechanisms of Windows. Follow the steps below if you want to set the Industrial Ethernet station addresses of the CP 1613: 1. Open the 'Modules' folder in the navigation area. 2. Select a module of the type 'CP 1613' and click on the 'Address' property. 302 Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C156-14

303 Tools 4.5 Configuration Console 3. Depending on the mode set for the module, you can modify or only check the address parameters. Configured mode: The parameters are set in the project engineering and cannot be changed. PG mode: The parameters can be changed. If you have selected 'PG mode', set the address parameters. 4. Click the 'Apply' button to activate the values you have set. When you apply the values, you will see a message indicating that the module must be restarted before the new values will become effective Assigning access points to the individual modules By assigning an access point to an interface parameter assignment, you specify the access path of an application. This assignment is necessary only for applications that use the C interfaces (for example, SAPI S7, SRLib) and that use the application access point to address a device. To operate the OPC server and for applications that handle their communication over configured connections, it is not necessary to assign access points. Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C

304 Tools 4.5 Configuration Console Follow the steps below if you want to assign an access point of an interface parameter assignment to a module: 1. Open the 'Access points' folder in the navigation area. 2. Doubleclick on the access point you want to edit in the righthand window. 3. Set the interface parameter assignment to be assigned to the access point. If the module is used in 'configured mode', the active interface parameter assignment is fixed and cannot be modified. 4. Click the 'Apply' button to activate the data you have set. Note Access points must not be changed during operation. NOTICE Important for PROFIBUS modules: With PROFIBUS modules, only one interface parameter assignment can be activated at any one time. If you select a different interface parameter assignment from the currently active interface parameter assignment when assigning an access point, this interface parameter assignment is activated and assigned to ALL access points! Setting the PROFIBUS DP slave of the CP 5614 / CP 5624 To be able to use the DP slave module of the CP 5614 / CP 5614 FO / CP 5614 A2 or CP 5624 with OPC, configure the module as described below. It is not possible to configure these settings in NCM PC / STEP Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C156-14

305 Tools 4.5 Configuration Console The slave module configuration is effective only for use with the OPC interface. Follow the steps below: 1. Open the 'Modules' folder in the navigation area. 2. Select the required module of type CP 5614 / CP 5614 FO / CP 5614 A2 or CP 5624 and click on the 'Slave Module' property. 3. Select the 'Use DP slave module with OPC' check box. Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C

306 Tools 4.5 Configuration Console 4. Set the remaining properties of the DP slave module as follows: Use DP slave module with OPC: With this check box, you decide whether or not the DP slave module is used for OPC. Address: The network address of the DP slave on PROFIBUS. Go onto PROFIBUS automatically: The slave module goes online immediately after the OPC server starts up and can then be accessed by a DP master. If the check box for this property is not activated, the OPC user program must set the DP slave to online using the '&devicestate' OPC item. Name: The name of the slave module that is also used to form the variable name of the OPC items. This name must not be confused with the CP name that needs to be specified on the C programming interface of the DP slave library. 306 Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C156-14

307 Tools 4.5 Configuration Console Configuration data for the DP slave (hexadecimal): The configuration data for the DP slave is displayed as a list of hexadecimal digits separated by commas and this can be edited. Generally, one pair of digits corresponds to the configuration of a submodule of the DP slave. For the coding of the submodule properties, please refer to the description of the DP Base programming interface (section, Structure of the configuration data). For information on creating and using GSD files, please refer to the description of the DP Base programming interface (section, significance of GSD files). Ident number of the DP slave (hexadecimal): Enter the identification number of the DP slave as a hexadecimal number. The Ident number is assigned by the PROFIBUS Users Organization and is unique for each slave type. It is also in the GSD file that needs to be created. Browse: Click the 'Browse...' button if you want to use a GSD file as a template from which you can also take the Ident number and the configuration data for the DP slave. Please note that with a modular DP slave, only the configuration data of the first submodule definition are adopted. 5. Click the 'Apply' button to activate the data you have set Diagnostics with the 'Configuration Console' Overview In diagnostics with the 'Configuration Console', you can, for example, do the following Display the operability of the modules; Display the PROFIBUS network parameters; Display the available network nodes; Display and set the Industrial Ethernet network parameters; Display the version information of hardware and software. These options are described in the following sections Displaying the operability of a PROFIBUS module Follow the steps below: 1. Open the 'Modules' folder in the navigation area. 2. Select the module you want to diagnose and click on the 'Network Diagnostics' property. Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C

308 Tools 4.5 Configuration Console 3. The bus parameters and the version information of the module are queried and displayed here. By querying the module, the internal communication path is tested. The result of the operation is displayed. 4. Click the 'Test' button to query the bus parameters of the module again Displaying the Industrial Ethernet network parameters for a CP 1613 / CP 1623 or CP 1628 For the Industrial Ethernet module CP 1613 / CP 1623 or CP 1628, the following current settings are displayed: Duplex mode (half duplex, full duplex, automatic) Medium type (AUI, TP, automatic) Transmission rate (10 Mbps, 100 Mbps, automatic) As long as no valid connection to the module is detected, the output boxes display the entry 'unknown'. 308 Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C156-14

309 Tools 4.5 Configuration Console Follow the steps below: 1. Open the 'Modules' folder in the navigation area. 2. Select the module you want to diagnose and click on the 'Network Parameters' property object Displaying PROFIBUS network nodes If the module is operational, a list with all the nodes on the bus is created after starting this function. If the module is currently communicating and the module supports the function, the list of bus parameters is created from local information of the module. If the module is not currently communicating or the module does not support the creation of a local list, the station addresses are queried over the network. This creates load on the bus and can take several seconds. Follow the steps below: 1. Open the 'Modules' folder in the navigation area. 2. Select the relevant module and click on the 'Bus Nodes' property object. Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C

310 Tools 4.5 Configuration Console 3. After the call, the bus nodes are queried and displayed. Four different symbols are used to indicate the operating mode of a station: Empty box with gray background (the same background color as tabs): No partner device found; Empty box on light background: Passive station (for example DP slave); Check mark on light background: Active station (for example DP master); Check mark on gray background: Active station ready to enter network. 4. Click the 'Update' button again to access the module and query the bus nodes Displaying PROFIBUS network parameters Follow the steps below: 1. Open the 'Modules' folder in the navigation area. 310 Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C156-14

311 Tools 4.5 Configuration Console 2. Select the relevant PROFIBUS module and click on the 'Address' property object. 3. After the call, the address parameters set for the module are displayed. 'Timeout' drop-down list: Here, you can set the connection monitoring time for the CP 5511 / CP 5512 / CP Increase the connection timeout, for example, if you have problems with high response times in the network Displaying version information of hardware and firmware Follow the steps below: 1. Open the 'Modules' folder in the navigation area. Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C

312 Tools 4.6 OPC Scout V10 2. Select the relevant module and click on the 'Version' property object. 3. After the call, version information about the communications module is displayed. 4.6 OPC Scout V10 With the OPC Scout V10, you can test an OPC application or commission the OPC server. The following description assumes that you are familiar with the terminology and mechanisms of OPC (OPC server and OPC client). You will find basic and detailed information on this topic in the 'Industrial Communication with PG/PC' manual /1/ Characteristics, functions and activation Which functions does the OPC Scout V10 provide? With the OPC Scout V10, you can execute various functions that support you during testing and commissioning of your OPC system. Browsing and displaying the OPC servers available on your PG/PC. For OPC UA, browsing for objects with the 'Discovery' function is supported (see UA server with the discovery display). 312 Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C156-14

313 Tools 4.6 OPC Scout V10 Testing connections and objects Monitoring items Reading and writing items Displaying alarms S7 connection diagnostics Creating and saving views of the objects to be acquired. You can choose between the following views. DA view for OPC Data Access, XML Data Access and OPC UA. AE view for OPC Alarms & Events. Diagnostics view, S7 connection diagnostics for OPC Data Access, XML Data Access and OPC UA. The following description will familiarize you with the user interface of the OPC scout V10. Step by step, it shows you how to use the functions described above. How to start the OPC Scout V10 Select the following from the Start menu of the Windows operating system: Start menu 'Start' > '...' > 'SIMATIC NET' > 'OPC Scout V10'. The window of the OPC Scout V10 is divided into four areas: (1) Navigation area (2) Information area Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C

314 Tools 4.6 OPC Scout V10 (3) Workbook (4) View area Depending on the activities you perform during the session, the OPC Scout V10 can have the following menus: 314 Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C156-14

315 Tools 4.6 OPC Scout V10 The menu File Edit View Server Explorer Workbook Tools Window Help contains commands relating to the following topics In this menu, you can create, save and load projects. You can also call up the projects on which you last worked. With the menu commands in the 'Edit' menu, you can copy, delete or select items or objects in the DA view. With this option, you can also copy selected items to other DA views. Here, you can decide which areas and tools are displayed in the OPC Scout V10 window. Here, you can add a selected server from the navigation area to the workbook. Here, you can add DA, AE and diagnostics views to the workbook and connect, disconnect or remove servers. In this menu, you can specify DA, AE and diagnostics settings. Here, you set the arrangement of the DA, AE and diagnostics views in the views area. Here, you can obtain general information and help. Note The OPC Scout V10 supports shortcut menus. Click on an object and then click the right mouse button. You will then see a menu in which you can select the functions that are possible with the selected object. Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C

316 Tools 4.6 OPC Scout V Connecting the OPC Scout V10 to a local server Before you can work with the OPC Scout V10, you must connect the OPC Scout V10 with a server. Follow the steps below: 1. Open the 'Local COM server' entry in the navigation area. 2. Select one of the following OPC server types: 'OPC.SimaticNET': Standard OPC server from SIMATIC NET; 'OPC.SimaticNET.DP': Highspeed DP inproc server; 'OPC.SimaticNET.PD': PROFIDrive OPC server. 3. Double click on the access point you selected earlier. OPC Scout V10 is connected to the local OPC server 'OPC.SimaticNET' for SIMATIC NET. 316 Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C156-14

317 Tools 4.6 OPC Scout V Connecting the OPC Scout V10 to a remote server As an alternative to connecting to a local server, you can connect the OPC Scout V10 to an OPC server running on a remote computer using DCOM. Note Note that for access to a remote computer, operation with DCOM must be configured. Follow the steps below: 1. Open the 'Remote COM server' entry in the navigation area. 2. Open the 'Last used nodes' entry. 3. Double-click on the 'Add node' entry. 4. Enter the name of the remote server and confirm with the enter key. Reaction: The OPC Scout V10 is connected to the remote OPC server. Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C

318 Tools 4.6 OPC Scout V Browse the process space You can browse the process space of the OPC server in the 'Information area' window. Follow the steps below: 1. Connect to a server in the navigation area. Double-click, for example on the 'OPC.SimaticNET' server. 2. Select a group. Here in the example: 'S7:' > > 'S7-connection_2'. The items of the group are now displayed in the information area. You can show the items that are not visible using the vertical scroll bar Creating a new item With OPC DA servers, you can create a new item in the namespace from the navigation area. Follow the steps below: 1. Select the entry for which you want to create a new item in the left-hand column of the navigation area. 318 Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C156-14

319 Tools 4.6 OPC Scout V10 2. Double-click on the 'New Definition' entry. Reaction: The 'New item definition' dialog opens. 3. Enter the data type and the related information in the relevant boxes. Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C

320 Tools 4.6 OPC Scout V10 4. Enter a name (optional) for the new item in the 'Alias' box. 5. Click 'OK'. Reaction: The dialog is closed and the newly defined item is displayed in the navigation area. NOTICE The graphics above are examples of the S7 protocol. The display can differ for other protocols. You will find more detailed information on the protocols in the 'Industrial Communication with PG/PC' manual Add and monitor process variables Follow the steps below: Note You will find the full example in 'OPC application for Industrial Ethernet (Page 99)'. 1. Click on 'SYM:' > 'AS400-S7-OPC' > 'CPU DP' > 'Pump2' in the navigation area. 320 Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C156-14

321 Tools 4.6 OPC Scout V10 2. In the information area, select all the process variables (items) and drag these to the view area. 3. Click the 'Monitor ON' button in the view area. Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C

322 Tools 4.6 OPC Scout V10 4. Click the 'Monitor OFF' button to stop monitoring the items in the view area Properties for the views (DA, AE, Diagnostics) OPC Scout V10 provides the following types of view with which items and variables or alarms and events can be evaluated and processed in the project. OPC Scout V10 makes three views available: DA view for displaying the data of COM, XML and UA servers. AE view for displaying events (Alarms & Events). Diagnostics view for displaying S7 connection diagnostics for OPC Data Access, XML Data Access and OPC UA. 322 Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C156-14

323 Tools 4.6 OPC Scout V10 Follow the steps below to change the settings for the views: 1. Click the 'Tools' > 'Options...' menu item. Reaction: The 'Settings' dialog box opens. 2. Make the basic settings for all new DA, AE and diagnostics views of the OPC Scout V10. In the 'DA view', 'AE view' and 'Diagnostics view' tabs, you specify the width, visibility and arrangement of the individual columns. 3. Click the 'Default' button to set the default values. DA view In the 'DA view' tab, you can also make the following settings: Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C

324 Tools 4.6 OPC Scout V10 Setting option Required update interval in ms Deadband in % Repetition rate for value generation in 100 ms Function Here, you specify the update interval of the data transfer between OPC server and OPC Scout V10 in milliseconds. Here, you specify the tolerance range as a percentage of the set value range within which no value changes in the monitored items are displayed in the Scout (percent deadband). Here, you specify the interval at which the values of the 'Generate values' function are generated in the DA view. The factor is 100 milliseconds. 324 Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C156-14

325 Tools 4.6 OPC Scout V Customize display You can decide what information is displayed for variables in the OPC Scout V10 window. Follow the steps below: 1. Open the 'View' menu and click the 'Options' command. Reaction: The 'Options' window is displayed and the 'Columns to Display' tab is visible. 2. Select the information you want to have displayed for the variables in the OPC Scout V10. If you want to set the default column width for the displayed information, select the 'Standard Width' tab. 3. Select the information for which you want to specify the default width. 4. Click 'OK'. Reaction: The 'Options' window is closed and the selected information is displayed for the variables in the OPC Scout V10. Meaning of the Columns Name OPC ItemIDs Value Format Type Access Quality Time stamp (UTC) Write result Group Client handle Server handle Error Meaning Unique name of the OPC item Value of the variable displayed in the format set in the Format column. Representation For integers, you can select between the original format, hexadecimal, or binary. The 'Original' format for integers is decimal. All values that are not integers are always displayed in the original format (for example, string, date, floating point). It is not possible to change the format of these data types. Canonical data type of the OPC item. Access rights for the OPC item. ( 'R'= readonly, 'W'= writeonly, 'RW' = full access) Qualifies the accuracy of the value. If the quality is 'good', the value was acquired with certainty. Time at which the OPC Server last detected a change in the value. The time stamp is displayed in UTC format (Universal Coordinated Time). The UTC time corresponds to Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). Result of the last write to this OPC item Name of the group containing this OPC item Handle of the OPC item assigned by the client. A handle assigned by the server Error messages involving the use of the OPC item that cannot be attributed to 'Quality' or 'Write Result'. Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C

326 Tools 4.6 OPC Scout V Display attributes You can display the attributes of individual OPC items. Follow the steps below: 1. Select the OPCItemIDs of the variables whose attributes you want to display in the variable display. 2. Open the 'Item' menu and click the 'Properties' command. Reaction: A dialog opens displaying the basic properties. 3. Click the 'Query Available Properties' button. Reaction: A dialog opens displaying all properties Change values Using the OPC Scout V10, you can modify the values of writable variables directly. Follow the steps below: 1. Select the variable whose value you want to change in the variable display in the main window of the OPC Scout V10. You can also select more than one variable and assign a common new value. 2. Open the 'Item' menu and click the 'Enter Values' command. Reaction: The 'Write Values of Items' window opens. 3. Select the format of the value for the variable in the 'Format Conversion' box. 4. Enter the required value in the 'Value' box. 5. Close the window with the 'OK' button. Result: The variable receives the new value. The new value is displayed in the OPC Scout V10 window. 326 Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C156-14

327 Tools 4.6 OPC Scout V Menus of the OPC Scout V10 in detail File menu The 'File' menu contains the following menu commands: The menu command New project Open Project Close project Save Project Save project as... Last project files used Exit has the following function Creates a new project. If a project is open, you are prompted to save it or discard changes when you exit the OPC Scout V10. If you do not save, all changes are lost. In a new project, the information area and the view area are cleared, the workbook is recreated and a DA view is opened. Opens an existing project. Closes the currently open project. After you have made changes to the project, you will be asked whether you want to save these changes. Saves the current project. The following contents are saved: The registered servers in the navigation area The contents of the workbook The settings in the views area for each view For the contents of a project and and how to edit it, refer to Application and functions of the OPC Scout V10. Saves the project under a new name or at a different location. Here, you will find the projects that you opened last. Exists the OPC Scout V10 If you have made changes and not saved them, you will be prompted to save discard them Edit menu The 'Edit' menu contains the following menu commands: The menu command Cut Copy Paste Delete Select All has the following function The selected item is cut; in other words, it is deleted at its current position. With the 'Paste' menu command, it can be inserted at another location or in a different DA view, more than once if required. Copies the selected item. With the 'Paste' menu command, it can be inserted at another location or in a different DA view, more than once if required. Inserts the previously copied or cut object at the selected location. Deletes the selected items. Selects all items of a view. Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C

328 Tools 4.6 OPC Scout V View menu The 'View' menu contains the following menu commands: The menu command Workbook Server Explorer Toolbar has the following function Opens the workbook. Opens the Server Explorer. Here, you can set up the toolbars of the OPC Scout V10 individually by selecting them Server Explorer menu The 'Server Explore' menu contains the following menu commands: The menu command Add selected server has the following function With this menu command, you add a server selected previously in the navigation area to the workgroup of the project Workbook menu The 'Workbook' menu contains the following menu commands: The menu command Remove server Connecting to a server Disconnect server Create and add new DA view Create and add new AE view Create and add new diagnostics view has the following function Removes the server previously selected in the workbook from the workbook. Connects a server selected previously in the workbook. Disconnects the server selected previously in the workbook. As long as the server is disconnected, you will not receive any current data from this server. Creates a new DA view. Creates a new AE view. Creates a new diagnostics view. 328 Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C156-14

329 Tools 4.6 OPC Scout V Tools menu The 'Tools' menu contains the following menu commands: The menu command Options... has the following function If you click on the 'Options' menu item, the 'Settings' dialog opens in which you can make the basic settings for all new DA, AE and diagnostics views of the OPC Scout V10. In the 'DA view', 'AE view' and 'Diagnostics view' tabs, you specify the width, visibility and arrangement of the individual columns. Click the 'Default' button to set the default values Window menu The 'Window' menu contains the following menu commands: The menu command Close all windows Cascade windows Arrange horizontally Arrange vertically Tab view Reset to default positions has the following function Closes all DA, AE and diagnostics views. The monitoring of items and value generation are stopped. Cascading of the views. Horizontal arrangement of the views. Vertical arrangement of the views. Arrangement of the views in tabs (default). All areas of the window are reset to the default positions. You can select the active view in the 'Window' menu Help menu The 'Help' menu contains the following menu commands: The menu command has the following function Contents Opens the online help. About Shows version information of the OPC Scout V10. Language settings Here, you can change over the language of the OPC Scout V10. English German Changing the language requires a restart of the OPC Scout V10 and this is initiated automatically. When you confirm the restart, you will be asked whether you want to save changes made in your project before you close the OPC Scout V10. When it restarts, the OPC Scout V10 opens with a new project. Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C

330 Tools 4.7 DCOM configuration OPC client/server operation 4.7 DCOM configuration OPC client/server operation Description DCOM must be configured to allow network access by an OPC client to an OPC server. For a client to utilize a COM object on another PC, the properties of the COM object must be configured. The Windows system program 'dcomcnfg' is used to configure DCOM and the required COM objects. Below, you will find the settings required and examples of client/server mode of the SIMATIC NET OPC server. We recommend that you keep to the following order: 1. Enable network discovery. ( 4.7.1) 2. First close your OPC applications and OPC servers with the 'Configuration Console' program in the branch 'Exit OPC Server'. 3. Make the initial setting of the OPC-DCOM configuration with the 'Configuration Console' program. A general share should be set up in the 'Security' branch of the 'Configuration Console' program. This combines all the necessary general single steps in one action. ( 4.7.2) 4. For the required users of SIMATIC NET OPC DCOM, it is advisable to use the existing user group SIMATIC NET. Add the required users of the SIMATIC NET user group in the user management. ( 4.6.3) 5. Make the settings with the 'dcomcnfg' system program. The possible settings and functionality depend on whether you are active in a domain or workgroup environment. ( and 4.7.5) Examples of typical application configurations: ( 4.7.6, and 4.7.8) 6. Then restart your computer. In this section, you will, find information in the form of an example of configuring the client computer and configuring the PC with the OPC server for the situation where exactly one client is connected to the OPC server that is running on a different PC. If you want to use more than one OPC server from a client, refer to the DCOM documentation Enabling network discovery (as of Windows 7) For the various network profiles of Windows 7, (public, home or work, domain,...), network discovery and file sharing must be enabled to allow mutual visibility for DCOM operation. Follow the steps below: 330 Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C156-14

331 Tools 4.7 DCOM configuration OPC client/server operation 1. Go to the 'Advanced sharing settings' menu (Start menu 'Start' > 'Control Panel' > 'Network and Sharing Center' > 'Advanced sharing settings'). 2. Select 'Turn on network discovery' and 'Turn on file and printer sharing'. The computers should then be able to see each other under 'Network' in the Explorer and should be reachable with a 'PING' Enabling the DCOM configuration 'Security' for OPC client/server operation 'DCOM configuration security' for OPC client-server mode can be set in advance with the 'Configuration Console' program. Follow the steps below: 1. Start the 'Configuration Console' program (Start menu 'Start' > '...' > 'SIMATIC NET' > 'Configuration Console'). 2. Select the 'Security' setting in the tree structure ('SIMATIC NET Configuration' > 'Applications' > 'OPC Settings' > 'Security'). Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C

332 Tools 4.7 DCOM configuration OPC client/server operation 3. In the detailed window, click the 'Allow...' button of the remote basic and OPC communication to allow the general settings of remote OPC DCOM communication. The message dialog 'Advanced Configuration of Firewall, DCOM and PROFINET CBA for remote OPC access' with the list of actions taken is opened. Note Remember that the Allow function also affects applications, for example for DCOM port 135, that also use this access method. 4. Confirm with 'OK' Configuration of the SIMATIC NET user group For the required users of SIMATIC NET OPC DCOM, it is advisable to use the existing user group SIMATIC NET. Follow the steps below: 1. Go to the 'Computer Management' menu (Start menu 'Start' > '...' > 'Computer Management'). 2. In the tree structure of Computer Management, select 'System Tools' > 'Local Users and Groups' > 'Groups'. 3. In the detailed window, select the 'SIMATIC NET' group. 332 Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C156-14

333 Tools 4.7 DCOM configuration OPC client/server operation 4. Select the 'Properties' entry in the shortcut menu. Reaction: The 'Properties SIMATIC NET' dialog box opens. Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C

334 Tools 4.7 DCOM configuration OPC client/server operation 5. Click the 'Add...' button. Reaction: The 'Select Users' dialog box opens. 6. Add the required DCOM users to the group, here, for example user 'Alpha', member of the 'Administrators' group and user 'Beta' member of the 'Users' group. 334 Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C156-14

335 Tools 4.7 DCOM configuration OPC client/server operation The group can now be selected by the COM server for launch and access permissions for DCOM configuration Functions of the 'dcomcnfg' system program for the computer This section describes the functions of the 'dcomcnfg' system program for the computer. CAUTION Remember that after installing the SIMATIC NET PC software and enabling it as described in the earlier sections, the standard setting will assume an open system. It is the responsibility of the user to adapt the security settings to meet the actual requirements. Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C

336 Tools 4.7 DCOM configuration OPC client/server operation Starting the 'dcomcnfg' system program With Windows XP + SP2 and Windows 2003 Server, follow the steps below: 1. Type in 'dcomcnfg' (Start menu 'Start' > 'Run' > Open: 'dcomcnfg'). Confirm with 'OK'. Continue at 2. With Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008, follow the steps below: 1. Type in 'dcomcnfg' (Start menu 'Start' > 'Start Search' > 'dcomcnfg'). Confirm with 'OK'. Continue at 2. With Windows 7, follow the steps below: 1. Type in 'dcomcnfg' (Start menu 'Start' > 'Start Search' > 'dcomcnfg'). 336 Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C156-14

337 Tools 4.7 DCOM configuration OPC client/server operation Select the program from the list. 2. Open 'My Computer' in the tree structure on the left ('Component Services' > 'Computer' >'My Computer'). 3. Right-click to open the shortcut menu and click 'Properties'. Reaction: The 'My Computer Properties' dialog opens with the following tabs: General Options Default Properties Default Protocols COM Security MSDTC Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C

338 Tools 4.7 DCOM configuration OPC client/server operation Note The 'General', 'Options' and 'MSDTC' tabs are not required for commissioning the DCOM protocol and not discussed further here 'Default Properties' tab Description of the settings In the 'Default Properties' tab, you specify basic properties of DCOM. 338 Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C156-14

339 Tools 4.7 DCOM configuration OPC client/server operation Operation on a domain server or in a workgroup NOTICE The settings made in the DCOM configuration depend on whether the computer with the OPC Server is logged on in a domain or is operated within a workgroup. If it operates within a domain, the server computer can check the configured rights of other accounts over the network (authentication). This is only possible when the accounts of the user are created with this domain. If there is a domain controller, it is advisable to work in a domain. Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C

340 Tools 4.7 DCOM configuration OPC client/server operation Follow the steps below: 1. For the sake of security, set the default authentication level to 'Connect' and the default impersonation level to 'Identify'. 2. Select the 'Enable Distributed COM on this Computer' check box 'COM Security' tab Description of the settings With the 'COM Security' tab, you specify the permissions for DCOM. These properties are used by all COM objects that do not have their own settings. These settings make sure that only clients with the correct permissions can use the server. 340 Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C156-14

341 Tools 4.7 DCOM configuration OPC client/server operation NOTICE The settings listed in this description guarantee simple installation and startup of the DCOM protocol. Some of the security settings of the operating system are reduced. To meet stricter security requirements, you must increase the settings according to the DCOM guidelines. The settings are different if you use domains and workgroups. Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C

342 Tools 4.7 DCOM configuration OPC client/server operation Note If you change the security settings, the system must be restarted to activate the changes. The settings are described in Example - Windows domain mode (Page 363), Example - Windows workgroups mode (Page 383) and Example - Client only computer mode (Page 392). The following default permissions are relevant in conjunction with DCOM: 342 Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C156-14

343 Tools 4.7 DCOM configuration OPC client/server operation Default permissions Access permissions with the 'Edit Default...' button Meaning The default access permissions for all COM objects specify which accounts are allowed to access the object; in other words, call the methods and which accounts are explicitly denied access. Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C

344 Tools 4.7 DCOM configuration OPC client/server operation Default permissions Access permission limits with the 'Edit Limits...' button Meaning Here, the absolute limits for access permissions must be expanded. Communication over OPC requires the following security limits: Local and remote access for the ANONYMOUS LOGON in the access permissions. These settings are made by 'Configuration Console' at the touch of a button (see section ' Enabling the DCOM configuration 'Security' for OPC client/server operation (Page 331) '). 344 Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C156-14

345 Tools 4.7 DCOM configuration OPC client/server operation Default permissions Launch and activation permissions with the 'Edit Default...' button Meaning The default launch and activation permissions for all COM objects specify which accounts have the right to create the object and which accounts are explicitly denied this permission. These permissions can be set individually for each object and the default properties are then ignored 'Default Protocols' tab Description of the settings In the 'Default Protocols' tab, you specify the network protocols that are available for DCOM. The priority is set by the order of the protocols in the dialog. DCOM uses the top protocol if a protocol is available. Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C

346 Tools 4.7 DCOM configuration OPC client/server operation NOTICE To operate the PROFINET CBA OPC server, the 'Connectionoriented TCP/IP' protocol must be at the top of the list of DCOM protocols. If necessary, move the protocol to the top position. 346 Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C156-14

347 Tools 4.7 DCOM configuration OPC client/server operation Functions of the 'dcomcnfg' system program for the DCOM configuration of the OPC server This section describes the functions of the 'dcomcnfg' system program for the DCOM configuration of the OPC server. Description of the settings 1. First open the 'DCOM Configuration' folder in 'My Computer' to display all the COM objects available on the PC. 2. Select the COM object 'OPC.SimaticNET' to configure the individual properties and select 'Properties' in the shortcut menu. Note The Data Access OPC server for SIMATIC NET is listed as 'OPC.SimaticNET'. Note The following description also applies analogously to the other OPC servers from SIMATIC NET listed below. OPC.SimaticNET.DP: High-speed data access server for the DP protocol OPC.SimaticNET.PROFIdrive: Data access server for PROFIdrive (bus server) OPC.SimaticNETAlarms: Alarms and events server for S7 protocol Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C

348 Tools 4.7 DCOM configuration OPC client/server operation OPC.SimaticNETAlarmsSNMP: Alarms and events server for SNMP protocol OPC.SimaticNET.AE: Alarms and events server for S7 and SNMP protocol 348 Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C156-14

349 Tools 4.7 DCOM configuration OPC client/server operation 'General' tab Description of the settings On the OPC server, the default setting assumes an open system with the authentication level 'None'. It is up to the user to set the system to meet higher security requirements. If you select the 'Security' tab with this authentication level, you can adapt the permissions in the 'Properties of OPC.SimaticNET - Security' dialog. See also 'Security' tab (Page 356) Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C

350 Tools 4.7 DCOM configuration OPC client/server operation 'Location' tab Description of the settings In the 'Location' tab, you specify the PC on which the server is started. To configure the PC with the OPC server, select the 'Run application on this computer' check box. To operate as pure OPC client computer, see 'Example - Client only computer mode (Page 392)', a remote PC with SIMATIC NET OPC server can also be selected. If this is the case, check the 'Run application on the following computer' box and select the required PC with the 'Browse...' button or type in the PC name. 350 Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C156-14

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352 Tools 4.7 DCOM configuration OPC client/server operation 'Identity' tab Description of the settings The settings made in the 'Identity' tab specify the account to be accessed to check the permissions of the user of the object. The following settings are possible in this tab: 'The interactive user' 'The Launching User' 'This User' The following table describes the meaning of the identity settings: Setting 'The interactive user' 'The Launching User' 'This User' Meaning The account of the user currently logged on at the PC is used. If, however, no user uses the computer, there is no interactive user and the COM object cannot be created. If you operate without a logged-on user, use the 'This user' setting. 'The interactive user' is the default setting for the OPC server for SIMATIC NET. The account of the user that launched the OPC client is used. This user must then also have the required permissions; in other words, must be entered in the 'Security' tab. The user must also have the default permissions entered in the user group on this PC, in other words must belong to the user group. Note: This mode must not be used with the OPC server for SIMATIC NET, since the OPC server would otherwise be started more than once by different user accounts and this is not permitted. The account of a specified user is used. This user must have the required permissions; in other words, must be entered in the 'Security' tab. The user must also have the default permissions entered in the user group on this PC, in other words must belong to the user group. This setting must be used to operate the OPC server for SIMATIC NET (logged-on users): Multiterminal mode, more than one user logged on. Server mode, user not logged on - Use the 'This user' setting described here for Multiterminal and server mode if there is no interactive PC station user logged on. 352 Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C156-14

353 Tools 4.7 DCOM configuration OPC client/server operation 'The interactive user' mode In this situation, a user with suitable permissions is logged on. This user starts an OPC client with its rights. In this OPC application, the local OPC server is started and executed in the user context of the logged on interactive user. 'This User' mode (server or service mode) In this situation, the PC has booted but no user is logged on. The system then displays the logon dialog. In this case, in 'This user' configure the user account with the rights with which the OPC server will be executed. Select a user with adequate launch and access permissions for the OPC server. Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C

354 Tools 4.7 DCOM configuration OPC client/server operation The OPC server can then be operated as a server to which one or more remote OPC clients with users with differing permissions have access over DCOM (server mode). The OPC server can also be started and operated by a local service and the OPC server is then started automatically without a logged-on user when the PC boots (service mode). Such an OPC application that is implemented as a service can also be started automatically by the SIMATIC NET configuration service after the SIMATIC PC station has booted. Enter the values in the 'Services to be started after starting at the PC station' dialog (Start menu 'Start' > '...' > 'SIMATIC NET' > ' Configuration Console' and then in 'SIMATIC NET Configuration' > 'Applications' > 'Autostart' > 'Services which should be started after startup of the PC station'). With the 'This user' setting, the OPC server is started and executed exclusively in this user context even when no user is logged on. With this setting, multiple instances of the OPC server are prevented since this would lead to illegal and inconsistent access. 354 Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C156-14

355 Tools 4.7 DCOM configuration OPC client/server operation 'This User' mode (multiterminal server mode) In this situation, several users are logged on at the terminal server and want to use the OPC server at the same time (multiterminal server mode). In this case, the OPC server must nevertheless be configured as 'This user'. Select a user with adequate launch and access permissions for the OPC server. This does not need to be one of the logged-on users. With the 'This user', setting, the OPC server is launched and executed only in this user context even when several users are logged on. This setting prevents multiple instances of the OPC server since this would lead to illegal and inconsistent access. Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C

356 Tools 4.7 DCOM configuration OPC client/server operation 'Security' tab Description of the settings You specify the access permissions for the OPC server in the 'Security' tab. For the three aspects relevant to COM objects, you can either use the default permissions or adapted permissions for the selected COM object. Specifying the default permissions The users that are allowed to use the OPC server must be entered in the default access permissions, launch permissions, and configuration permissions. Several users have been entered in the following examples of the required permissions. For workgroup mode, the logons and therefore the information about permissions in the logon of the other PC must exist both on the server and on the client PC. Example of workgroup mode User 'Alpha' is logged on at the PC with the server and 'Beta' is logged on at the PC with the client user. For DCOM operation a 'Beta' account is required on the server PC (with the same password as on the client machine) and an 'Alpha' account is required on the client PC (same password). 356 Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C156-14

357 Tools 4.7 DCOM configuration OPC client/server operation Example of domain mode The use of a group with logons is advisable when using a domain. The information about permissions is then fetched from the domain server. Adapted security settings If, for security reasons, you do not want a particular user to have all COM objects of the system available, configure user-defined, adapted permissions. Enter the users that are allowed to use the OPC server with the following permissions: Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C

358 Tools 4.7 DCOM configuration OPC client/server operation Launch and activation permissions Access permissions The use of a group with logons is advisable when using a domain. The information about permissions is then fetched from the domain server. It is recommended that you use the SIMATIC NET user group. The required users are added as members of this group. This group can be used for the access and start permissions of the OPC server. 358 Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C156-14

359 Tools 4.7 DCOM configuration OPC client/server operation Additional rights for 'ANONYMOUS LOGON' Communication over OPC requires that the following additional rights are set up: Local and remote launch for the ANONYMOUS LOGON in launch and activation permissions; Local and remote activation for Anonymous Logon in the launch and activation permissions Local and remote access for the Anonymous Logon in the access permissions These settings are implemented at the touch of a button by the 'Configuration Console' (refer to the section 'Enabling the DCOM configuration 'Security' for OPC client/server operation (Page 331)'). Multiterminal server mode, service or server mode with the identity 'This user' of the OPC server In multiterminal-server mode or service or server mode in which the OPC server is started with the identity of a certain user ('This user'), you assign access, launch and activation permissions to this user. Specifying access permissions Follow the steps below: 1. In the 'Security' tab of the 'OPC.SimaticNET Properties' dialog box, select the 'Edit' button in the 'Access Permissions' group box. Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C

360 Tools 4.7 DCOM configuration OPC client/server operation Reaction: The 'Access Permission' dialog box opens. 2. Add the account of the user under which the OPC server will start. Access must be permitted for the 'SYSTEM' account to allow use of the SIMATIC NET system services. Note The default is 'Everyone'. 360 Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C156-14

361 Tools 4.7 DCOM configuration OPC client/server operation Setting launch and activation permissions Follow the steps below: 1. In the 'Security' tab of the 'OPC.SimaticNET Properties' dialog box, select the 'Edit' button in the 'Launch and Activation Permissions' group box. Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C

362 Tools 4.7 DCOM configuration OPC client/server operation Reaction: The 'Launch and Activation Permissions' dialog box opens. 2. Add the account of the user under which the OPC server will start. It is advisable to manage the user in the SIMATIC NET user group and to add the group here. Note The default is 'Everyone'. Specifying configuration permissions Here you can adapt the configuration permissions. Normally, it is not necessary to change these configuration permissions to use DCOM OPC. 362 Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C156-14

363 Tools 4.7 DCOM configuration OPC client/server operation Example - Windows domain mode Windows domain mode is the recommended mode for OPC with DCOM because the users and their permissions are managed using a common domain server. NOTICE Requirements for the examples The user must have extensive knowledge of computer administration. The domain controller must be set up. The terminal services must be working on the computers. Follow the steps below: 1. Set up a SIMATIC NET group in the domain. 2. Enable security in the 'Configuration Console' program. 3. Use one of the following examples for DCOM configuration: Logged-on user, interactive mode 'Example of a logged-on user in the domain (interactive mode) (Page 364)' User not logged on, server mode, service mode 'Example of a non logged-on user in the domain (server mode, service mode) (Page 378)' Logged-on user, multiterminal server mode 'Example of multiple logged-on users in the domain (multiterminal server mode) (Page 380)' Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C

364 Tools 4.7 DCOM configuration OPC client/server operation Example of a logged-on user in the domain (interactive mode) Configuration of the domain controller computer The following steps are necessary on the domain controller computer: Configuration of the domain controller computer General configuration of the client and server computer Configuration of the server computer Configuration of the client computer General configuration of the client and server computer The following steps are necessary on the client and server computers: 1. First set the remote OPC DCOM configuration using the 'Configuration Console'. Activate a general 'Allow' in the security settings. This combines many necessary general single steps in one action. 364 Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C156-14

365 Tools 4.7 DCOM configuration OPC client/server operation 2. Set the DCOM configuration of the computer using the 'dcomcnfg' program. When operating in a domain, the 'Default Authentication Level' can by set to 'Connect' and the 'Default Impersonation Level' to 'Identify' for security reasons (should be the default setting). Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C

366 Tools 4.7 DCOM configuration OPC client/server operation Configuration of the server computer 1. Set the DCOM configuration of the OPC server 'OPC.SimaticNET' using the 'dcomcnfg' program. 366 Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C156-14

367 Tools 4.7 DCOM configuration OPC client/server operation 2. Select 'Default' in the 'Authentication Level' drop-down list box on the 'General' tab. The SIMATIC NET OPC server 'OPC.SimaticNET' is installed with the authentication level 'None'. For DCOM mode in the domain, access can be restricted by setting the authentication level to 'Default'. Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C

368 Tools 4.7 DCOM configuration OPC client/server operation 3. Check 'Run application on this computer' in the 'Location' tab. 368 Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C156-14

369 Tools 4.7 DCOM configuration OPC client/server operation 4. Adapt the security access and launch settings in the 'Security' tab. Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C

370 Tools 4.7 DCOM configuration OPC client/server operation 5. In the 'Launch and Activation Permissions' group box, click the 'Edit...' button. NOTICE Do not add the 'NETWORK' and local 'Administrators' entries for the access and launch permissions otherwise all members of the domain will have access rights. Reaction: The 'Launch and Activation Permissions' dialog box is displayed. Instead of the 'Everyone' entry, the users or groups on the OPC client computer and on the OPC server computer must be entered explicitly in the access and launch permissions of 'OPC.SimaticNET' security and in COM default security. Remember that users or groups added to the launch and access permissions are assigned all the listed permissions. Use the domain group SIMATIC NET (with users Alpha and Beta) for the launch and access permissions. Further users such as 'Gamma' are denied access even with domain administrator permissions. As of Windows XP SP 2, the following launch permissions are also required for the ANONYMOUS LOGON: 'Local Launch' 'Remote Launch' 'Local Activation' 'Remote Activation' 370 Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C156-14

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372 Tools 4.7 DCOM configuration OPC client/server operation 6. Click the 'Edit...' button in the 'Access Permissions' group box. Reaction: The 'Access Permission' dialog is displayed. The various OPC protocol servers are implemented as services and therefore require 'Local Access' permission for the SYSTEM account. The following is required for the access permission for 'ANONYMOUS LOGON': 'Local Access' 'Remote Access' 7. 'Identity' tab In this application example, the identity remains 'The interactive user'. 372 Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C156-14

373 Tools 4.7 DCOM configuration OPC client/server operation Configuration of the client computer Set the DCOM configuration of the OPC client 'OPC Scout V10' using the 'dcomcnfg' program. 1. DCOM object 'OPC Scout V10' Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C

374 Tools 4.7 DCOM configuration OPC client/server operation Select the DCOM object 'OPC Scout V10' and select 'Properties' in the shortcut menu. Reaction: The 'OPC Scout V10 Properties' dialog box opens. Select the 'Default' entry in the 'Authentication Level' drop-down list box. 2. 'Launch and Activation Permissions' and 'Access Permissions' dialog boxes with the 'Security' tabs Use the domain group SIMATIC NET (with users Alpha and Beta) for the launch, activation and access permissions. Further users such as 'Gamma' are denied access even with domain administrator permissions. 374 Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C156-14

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376 Tools 4.7 DCOM configuration OPC client/server operation 3. Testing the settings made up to now This means that the logged-on domain user 'Beta' on the client computer can access the server computer (here address ) over DCOM and can therefore access the OPC server 'OPC.Simatic.NET'. 376 Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C156-14

377 Tools 4.7 DCOM configuration OPC client/server operation Note OPC security settings when changing domains In the 'Configuration Console' configuration program, you can enable the OPC security settings for the Windows firewall and DCOM. Remember that the settings for the Windows firewall and DCOM configuration depend on the Windows logon. If, for example, you later join a Windows domain with the PC, it may be necessary to enable the OPC security settings for the Windows firewall and DCOM again in 'Configuration Console'. Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C

378 Tools 4.7 DCOM configuration OPC client/server operation Example of a non logged-on user in the domain (server mode, service mode) In this situation, the computer has booted but no user is logged on. The system displays the logon dialog. The OPC server can: then be operated as a server to which one or more remote OPC clients with users with differing permissions have access over DCOM server mode. also be launched and executed by a local service that is started automatically even without a logged-on user when the PC boots service mode. Advanced configuration of the server computer Apart from the settings in the 'Identity' tab described below, the settings are the same as those in 'Example of a logged-on user in the domain (interactive mode) (Page 364)'. 1. Set the DCOM configuration of the OPC server 'OPC.SimaticNET' using the 'dcomcnfg' program. 378 Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C156-14

379 Tools 4.7 DCOM configuration OPC client/server operation 2. Select the 'This user' check box in the 'Identity' tab of the 'OPC.SimaticNET Properties' dialog of the OPC server. 3. Click the 'Browse...' button and select a user with adequate launch and access permissions for the OPC server and enter the password and password confirmation. Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C

380 Tools 4.7 DCOM configuration OPC client/server operation Example of multiple logged-on users in the domain (multiterminal server mode) In this situation, more than one user is logged on at the terminal server (Windows Server 2003) and they want to use the OPC server at the same time multiterminal server mode. Advanced configuration of the server computer Apart from the settings in the 'Identity' tab described below, the settings are the same as those in 'Example of a logged-on user in the domain (interactive mode) (Page 364)'. Set the DCOM configuration of the OPC server 'OPC.SimaticNET' using the 'dcomcnfg' program. 1. Select the 'This user' check box in the 'Identity' tab of the 'OPC.SimaticNET Properties' dialog of the OPC server. 380 Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C156-14

381 Tools 4.7 DCOM configuration OPC client/server operation 2. Click the 'Browse...' button and select a user with adequate launch and access permissions for the OPC server and enter the password and password confirmation. This does not need to be one of the logged-on users. With the 'This user', setting, the OPC server is launched and executed only in this user context (even when several users are logged on). Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C

382 Tools 4.7 DCOM configuration OPC client/server operation Testing on the server computer with terminal user 'Alpha' A user 'Alpha' logged on at the local terminal server can access the local OPC server 'OPC.SimaticNET' over a remote connection. Testing on the client computer with user 'Beta' User 'Beta' accesses the OPC server 'OPC.SimaticNET' (here address ) from a remote computer over DCOM. 382 Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C156-14

383 Tools 4.7 DCOM configuration OPC client/server operation Example - Windows workgroups mode Windows workgroup mode is the simple but not recommended mode for OPC with DCOM because the users and their permissions are managed only locally. To use DCOM, the security checks must be reduced or disabled. Follow the steps below: 1. General configuration of the client and server computer (Page 384) 2. Configuration of the server computer (Page 387) 3. Configuration of the client computer (Page 389) Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C

384 Tools 4.7 DCOM configuration OPC client/server operation General configuration of the client and server computer Follow the steps below: 1. Configuration Console - Allow security. 2. Set the DCOM configuration for the workgroup. Configuring the client and server computers 1. Allow First set the remote OPC DCOM configuration using the 'Configuration Console'. Activate a general 'Allow' in the security settings. This combines many necessary general single steps in one action. 384 Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C156-14

385 Tools 4.7 DCOM configuration OPC client/server operation 2. Set the DCOM configuration of the workplace using the 'dcomcnfg' program. When working in a workgroup, due to the enable in the 'Default Properties' dialog, the 'Default Authentication Level' must be set to 'None' and the 'Default Impersonation Level' to 'Anonymous'. Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C

386 Tools 4.7 DCOM configuration OPC client/server operation 3. In the 'Default Protocols' tab, you specify the network protocols that are available for DCOM. The 'Connection-oriented TCP/IP' protocol must be set at the top. 386 Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C156-14

387 Tools 4.7 DCOM configuration OPC client/server operation Configuration of the server computer The following table describes the settings for the server page of the OPC server 'OPC.SimaticNET'. Setting 'Launch and activation permissions' 'Access permission' Meaning Allow launch and activation for administrators, everyone, network, system, ANONYMOUS LOGON and interactive (if not already set) - local! Allow access for administrators, everyone, network, system, ANONYMOUS LOGON and interactive (if not already set) - local! Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C

388 Tools 4.7 DCOM configuration OPC client/server operation 388 Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C156-14

389 Tools 4.7 DCOM configuration OPC client/server operation Configuration of the client computer The following table describes the settings for the client page of the 'Default Security' tab. Setting 'Launch and activation permissions' 'Access permission' Meaning Allow launch and activation for administrators, everyone, network, system, ANONYMOUS LOGON and interactive (if not already set) - local! Allow access for administrators, everyone, network, system, ANONYMOUS LOGON and interactive (if not already set) - local! Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C

390 Tools 4.7 DCOM configuration OPC client/server operation 390 Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C156-14

391 Tools 4.7 DCOM configuration OPC client/server operation With these extensive default permissions, every OPC client in the workgroup can now access the OPC server over DCOM. This also applies to non-registered DCOM clients. First test DCOM access with the registered client OPC Scout and then with your OPC client. You can now replace the general user 'everyone' with the users or user groups you require. Note Recommendation: Replace 'Everyone' with the 'SIMATIC NET' group. Remember that the users must exist on all machines involved. Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C

392 Tools 4.7 DCOM configuration OPC client/server operation Example - Client only computer mode Configuring the client computer Overview When operating with DCOM, the OPC server runs on a different PC from the OPC clients (applications). This is why no process for the OPC server is visible in the Windows Task Manager of the client computer. To allow the OPC clients to access the OPC server, the following requirements must be met for this mode: Registering the OPC server The OPC server and its location must be registered on the client computer. This registration is necessary so that the COM library knows the required object making configuration possible. Specify the user account that will be used to access the OPC server. Registering the OPC client When necessary access permissions and security settings must be made for the OPC clients. CAUTION As shown below in the example of the OPC Scout, the default setting assumes an open system and assumes that the user will adapt the settings when higher security is required. Make the required settings analogous to the description of configuring the server computer in the section 'Functions of the 'dcomcnfg' system program for the DCOM configuration of the OPC server (Page 347)'. Below, you will find instructions on registering, for example the OPC Scout as a client. Providing 'OPC proxy' libraries The OPC Proxy libraries ('OPC Core Components') provided by the OPC Foundation are required on the client computer. These libraries are used to convert the COM calls to a data stream so that they can be transferred over the network. 392 Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C156-14

393 Tools 4.7 DCOM configuration OPC client/server operation Registering the OPC server Specify the location of the server in the 'Location' tab. For DCOM operation, only the check box 'Run application on the following computer' may be selected. Click 'Browse...' to select the server computer. Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C

394 Tools 4.7 DCOM configuration OPC client/server operation Register the OPC client, for example OPC Scout V10 The OPC Scout V10 is an OPC client that you will find in DCOM as a registered object. If you display the properties of the OPC Scout V10 application in DCOM, 'None' is displayed as the authentication level. 394 Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C156-14

395 Tools 4.7 DCOM configuration OPC client/server operation The default setting therefore assumes an open system and assumes that the user will adapt the settings when higher security is required. Register other OPC clients as DCOM objects. The advantage of this is that you can configure the security settings with 'dcomcnfg' without needing to modify systemwide settings. Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C

396 Tools 4.7 DCOM configuration OPC client/server operation Security settings per user program You can also make the security settings described in the earlier sections using the user program. To do this, you use the 'CoIntializeSecurity ( )' call from the Windows programming interface with which you can specify the DCOM security. NOTICE Remember that the security settings made in the user program have priority over the settings made in the DCOM dialog! Example - Setting up the OPC client for client-computer mode Scope and purpose of the software package If you only want to access remote SIMATIC NET OPC servers over your intranet, you do not need to install the entire SIMATIC NET software product CD. In this case, you only need to install the OPC client setup for DCOM. Installation for DCOM mode To use DCOM, a minimum installation is required on the client computer. The necessary components (provided by the OPC Foundation) are installed and registered in the OPC scout. Following installation, DCOM must be set up. Please note the section 'OPC Scout V10 (Page 312)'. Installing the software for the OPC client computer Follow the steps below: 1. Start your computer. 2. Log on as administrator in your Windows system. 3. Insert the 'SIMATIC NET PC Software' CD in your CD-ROM drive. NOTICE If the SIMATIC NET-CD installation program starts up automatically, exit the program immediately with the 'Cancel' button because the intended installation is then not possible. 4. Open the SIMATIC NET CD in the Explorer and start the'setup.exe' program in the 'swopc_scout' folder. Follow the instructions in the installation dialogs. After successful installation of the software, if required set the DCOM configuration for the OPC client computer as described in the manual. 396 Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C156-14

397 Tools 4.7 DCOM configuration OPC client/server operation Advanced firewall settings as of Windows XP SP2 and as of Windows Server 2003 SP1 Advanced firewall settings as of Windows XP SP2 and as of Windows Server 2003 SP1 The advanced settings as of Windows XP SP2 and as of Windows Server 2003 SP1 require advanced firewall settings to use DCOM OPC. Two changes must be made in the Windows firewall: Add the OPC Scout as an exception. Add Port 135, type TCP as an exception. The following sections describe the steps involved. Adding the OPC Scout as an exception Follow the steps below: 1. Open the configuration of the Windows firewall in the Control Panel. 2. In the 'Exceptions' tab, click the 'Add Program' button and then 'Browse...'. You will find the OPC Scout program in '<Installation path>simatic.netopc_clientopc_scoutopc_scout.exe'. Add Port 135, type TCP as an exception Follow the steps below: 1. Open the configuration of the Windows firewall in the Control Panel. 2. Go to the 'Exceptions' tab, click the 'Port' button and select Port 135, type TCP. 3. Select a name, for example 'DCOM'. DCOM Port 135, type TCP as an inbound rule in Windows 7 Follow the steps below: 1. Start the Windows Firewall with Advanced Security program 'WF.msc'. 2. Click on 'Inbound Rules' on the left. Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C

398 Tools 4.7 DCOM configuration OPC client/server operation 3. Right click on 'Inbound Rules' and then on 'New Rule...'. 4. In answer to the question 'What type of rule would you like to create?', click the 'Port' button. 5. Click the 'Next' button. 6. In answer to the question 'Does this rule apply to TCP or UDP?', click the 'TCP' button. 7. In the 'Specific local ports' text box, enter the port with number Click the 'Next' button. 9. In answer to the question 'What action should be taken when a connection meets the specified conditions?', click the 'Allow the connection' button. 10. Click the 'Next' button. 11. In this dialog, select the buttons 'Domain', 'Private' and 'Public'. 12. Click the 'Next' button. 13. Enter a name in the input box for your inbound rule, for example the name 'DCOM'. 14. Click the 'Finish' button. 398 Configuration Manual, Release 06/2011, C79000-G8976-C156-14

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