Programming - Siemens SIMATIC S7-1500 Manual

Programming

The application-specific program for the TM NPU consists of multiple program parts that you
download to the module memory from a SIMATIC memory card:
• Application program
• Neural network
Application program
The application program (app) takes over communication with the module firmware and
reads the data from the connected sensors. The app also takes over the data exchange with
the neural network.
Neural network
The neural network processes the read data based on a learned AI model and transfers the
result to the application program.
Application example
The application example contains the files for executable programs for object identification
with a detailed description.
The description supplements the TM NPU manual and covers the following topics:
• Configuring the TM NPU with STEP 7 (TIA Portal)
• Downloading the application and the neural networks to the TM NPU
• Displaying the results on the HMI device or in the watch table
• Use of function blocks for control of data exchange between CPU and TM NPU
• Procedure for changing and expanding the programs by customer-specific objects
You can obtain the application example and the associated documentation from your
SIEMENS representative.
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