Edition - Siemens SIMATIC TP 270 Operating Instructions Manual

Preface
Purpose of the manual
This manual provides the required information and documentation for machine construction
in compliance with DIN 8418. The information contained relates to the device, its installation
site, transport, storage, use and maintenance.
The manual is aimed at the following target groups:
• Users
• Commissioners
• Service technicians
• Maintenance engineers
Read carefully the Chapter "Safety and General Information".
The help integrated in WinCC flexible, namely the WinCC flexible Information System,
contains further information. The Information System provides instructions, examples and
references in electronic form.
Basic knowledge required
A general knowledge of automation technology and process communication is necessary in
order to understand the manual.
It is assumed users have good basic knowledge in the use of personal computers and MS
Windows operating systems.
Manual application
The manual applies to the SIMATIC MP 270B, OP 270 and TP 270 in connection with the
WinCC flexible 2004 software packet.
Modifications compared to previous release 12/2001
The manual describes the use of the HMI devices together with WinCC flexible 2004. For
implementation with WinCC flexible 2004, the MP 270B 6" device model is also available.
The previous version, 12/2001, can still be used on the HMI device with ProTool.
Position in the information scheme
This manual is part of the SIMATIC HMI documentation. The information below presents an
overview of the information scheme of SIMATIC HMI.
TP 270, OP 270, MP 270B (WinCC flexible)
Operating Instructions, Edition 03/2004, 6AV6691-1DD01-0AB0
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