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SIMOTION
Motion Control
SIMOTION SCOUT
Configuration Manual
Valid as of Version 4.5
11/2016
Preface
Fundamental safety
instructions
Introduction
Installation
User interface
Configuring/parameterizing
Target system
Upgrading and project
updates
Diagnostics
Service with SIMOTON
SCOUT
Siemens SIMOTION
Diagnostics
Configuring a further
connection (such as HMI)
Product combinations
Technical specifications
Appendix
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  • Page 1 Preface Fundamental safety instructions Introduction SIMOTION Installation Motion Control SIMOTION SCOUT User interface Configuring/parameterizing Configuration Manual Target system Upgrading and project updates Diagnostics Service with SIMOTON SCOUT Siemens SIMOTION Diagnostics Configuring a further connection (such as HMI) Product combinations Technical specifications Valid as of Version 4.5...
  • Page 2 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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Danger to life due to software manipulation when using removable storage media....15 Introduction..............................17 Content of the configuring manual..................17 SIMOTION SCOUT engineering system................17 SIMOTION hardware platforms....................18 Programming languages......................19 3.4.1 Programming languages in SIMOTION SCOUT..............19 3.4.2 Motion Control Chart (MCC)....................21 3.4.3 Ladder Logic / Function Block Diagram (LAD/FBD)...............22 3.4.4 Structured Text (ST).......................23 CamEdit cam editor........................24...
  • Page 4 Changing properties of the elements..................40 5.3.5 Wizards for configuration support..................41 SIMOTION SCOUT - menus....................41 SIMOTION SCOUT - menu items..................44 SIMOTION SCOUT - keyboard operation and shortcuts............49 SIMOTION SCOUT - using the context menus..............50 SIMOTION SCOUT - detailed view..................51 5.8.1 Using the detail view......................51 5.8.2...
  • Page 5 Configure execution system....................128 Project generator........................131 6.8.1 Overview..........................131 6.8.2 Integrating the ProjectGenerator..................132 Configuring multilingual messages..................132 6.10 Know-how Protection......................133 6.11 Saving and restoring variables from the device..............134 6.12 Online multiuser mode......................137 6.12.1 Overview..........................137 6.12.2 Working in online multiuser mode..................139 SIMOTION SCOUT Configuration Manual, 11/2016...
  • Page 6 Available nodes........................149 7.2.3 Setting the access point on the PG/PC................151 7.2.4 Select target devices......................152 Controlling the operating mode with SIMOTION SCOUT............154 Overall reset.........................160 Setting the time of day......................161 Loading data to the target system..................161 Archive project data to memory card...................162 Loading to the file system....................162...
  • Page 7 Project V4.1 / V4.2 / V4.3 / V4.4 has been edited with SCOUT V4.5........200 10.4 Introduction of versioning with standard library and software components......201 Siemens SIMOTION Diagnostics......................203 Configuring a further connection (such as HMI)..................205 12.1 Rules for arranging modules in the HW Config..............205 12.2...
  • Page 8 Drive ES..........................220 13.7 Commissioning drives (STARTER)..................221 13.8 CamTool..........................222 13.9 DCC programming system....................222 Technical specifications..........................225 14.1 Quantity framework......................225 14.2 Memory requirement......................225 Appendix..............................227 Scripts for SIMOTION......................227 Creating an example program for axis positioning in SIMOTION SCOUT......227 Index.................................239 SIMOTION SCOUT Configuration Manual, 11/2016...

  • Page 9: Preface

    This chapter describes the basic steps for operating SIMOTION SCOUT. ● Target system This chapter contains information on controlling the target system. You also learn how you can control the operating state with SIMOTION SCOUT and how you can upload data to the target system. ● Diagnostics This chapter contains information about which diagnostic functions are available and how these are operated.

  • Page 10: Simotion Documentation

    An overview of the SIMOTION documentation can be found in the SIMOTION Documentation Overview document. This documentation is included as electronic documentation in the scope of delivery of SIMOTION SCOUT. It comprises ten documentation packages. The following documentation packages are available for SIMOTION V4.5: ● SIMOTION Engineering System Handling ●...
  • Page 11 ● Using documentation online (find and search manuals/information) https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/109479653 My Documentation Manager Click the following link for information on how to compile documentation individually on the basis of Siemens content and how to adapt it for the purpose of your own machine documentation: https://support.industry.siemens.com/My/ww/en/documentation Training...
  • Page 12 Preface 1.4 Hotline and Internet addresses SIMOTION SCOUT Configuration Manual, 11/2016...

  • Page 13: Fundamental Safety Instructions

    Incorrect or changed parameterization can cause malfunctions on machines that can result in injuries or death. ● Protect the parameterization (parameter assignments) against unauthorized access. ● Respond to possible malfunctions by applying suitable measures (e.g. EMERGENCY STOP or EMERGENCY OFF). SIMOTION SCOUT Configuration Manual, 11/2016...

  • Page 14: Industrial Security

    In order to protect plants, systems, machines and networks against cyber threats, it is necessary to implement – and continuously maintain – a holistic, state-of-the-art industrial security concept. Siemens’ products and solutions only form one element of such a concept. Customer is responsible to prevent unauthorized access to its plants, systems, machines and networks.

  • Page 15: Danger To Life Due To Software Manipulation When Using Removable Storage Media

    Incorrect parameter assignment can cause machines to malfunction, which can lead to injuries or death. ● Protect the files on removable storage media against harmful software through appropriate protective measures, e.g. virus scanners. SIMOTION SCOUT Configuration Manual, 11/2016...
  • Page 16 Fundamental safety instructions 2.3 Danger to life due to software manipulation when using removable storage media SIMOTION SCOUT Configuration Manual, 11/2016...

  • Page 17: Introduction

    Therefore, SIMOTION SCOUT provides views adapted to the task and can be expanded with additional tools (e.g. tool for the graphic creation of cams). SIMOTION SCOUT is the engineering system for SIMOTION. It is integrated into STEP 7 and provides all the required tools for the following functionalities: ●...

  • Page 18: Simotion Hardware Platforms

    SINAMICS S120 packaging format. SIMOTION P (PC-based) SIMOTION P is a PC-based, open motion control system from SIMOTION. Control, motion control, and HMI functions are executed together with standard PC applications on the SIMOTION P hardware platform. SIMOTION SCOUT Configuration Manual, 11/2016...

  • Page 19: Programming Languages

    – except in the different displays when debugging. You can create user applications in different programming languages and use them jointly in a project. The following programming languages are available in SIMOTION SCOUT: ● Motion Control Chart (MCC) Graphical programming as a flow chart.
  • Page 20 A differentiation is made between user and system tasks that are independent of one another. Additional references For detailed information on the programming languages and the execution system, refer to the SIMOTION SCOUT online help and the appropriate programming and operating manuals. SIMOTION SCOUT Configuration Manual, 11/2016...

  • Page 21: Motion Control Chart (Mcc)

    When being compiled, programs written in MCC are implicitly converted to ST programs and then compiled. You can export the intermediate result as an ST and use it as a basis for your own ST programs. SIMOTION SCOUT Configuration Manual, 11/2016...

  • Page 22: Ladder Logic / Function Block Diagram (Lad/Fbd)

    Introduction 3.4 Programming languages Additional references Detailed information can be found in the SIMOTION SCOUT online help and in the SIMOTION MCC (Motion Control Chart) Programming and Operating Manual. 3.4.3 Ladder Logic / Function Block Diagram (LAD/FBD) LAD/FBD is a graphical programming language and is available for Ladder Logic / Function Block Diagram.

  • Page 23: Structured Text (St)

    Note As of SIMOTION SCOUT V4.5, ST also supports object-oriented programming. Further information can be found in the SIMOTION SCOUT online help and in the SIMOTION ST (Structured Text) Programming and Operating Manual. Performance features: ●...

  • Page 24: Camedit Cam Editor

    CamEdit can be used to describe curves by means of either interpolation points or segments. A combination is not possible. If the curve is to be created from segments using polynomials, SIMOTION SCOUT provides the VDI wizard to assist in creation of the curve. Cam geometries are created in offline mode.

  • Page 25: Technology Packages And Technology Objects

    The functions of the technology packages can be accessed easily during engineering in the SIMOTION SCOUT command library. Access to the technology package functions is provided by additional language commands and system variables. Programming of motional sequences is therefore simple and integrated.

  • Page 26: Clib Studio Option Package

    LED. The number and type of missing licenses is stated by the online diagnostics. They are also displayed during downloading. Additional references Detailed information is provided in the SIMOTION SCOUT online help and in the following documents: ● Function Manual: SIMOTION Basic Functions ●...

  • Page 27: Installation

    SCOUT and SCOUT Standalone system requirements Minimum requirements of the system The readme file on the SIMOTION SCOUT DVD contains information on SIMOTION SCOUT system requirements; alternatively, you can access this information after installation at Start - > All Programs -> Siemens Automation -> Documentation -> Readmes -> [English].

  • Page 28: Installing Simotion Scout Standalone

    After restart of the operating system, log on at least as main user. 7. After the installation: Restart the PC and log on at least as main user. All users who are logged on as main user are now able to start and operate SIMOTION SCOUT. 4.2.2 Installing SIMOTION SCOUT Standalone Prerequisite ●...

  • Page 29: Sinamics Support Package (Ssp)

    To uninstall SIMOTION SCOUT from the hard disk 1. Open the Windows Control Panel. Go to the Programs and Functions page (Windows 7). 2. Select SIMOTION SCOUT Vx.x.x.x and click Uninstall/change (Windows 7). Follow the instructions. 3. After the uninstall has completed, restart the PC.

  • Page 30: Licenses

    Installing the authorization for SIMOTION SCOUT A data medium containing the authorization is supplied along with the product CD so that you can use SIMOTION SCOUT. This contains the license key for the SIMOTION SCOUT Engineering System. The authorization for SIMOTION SCOUT and SIMOTION SCOUT Standalone can be installed as follows: 1.

  • Page 31: Saving And Moving The License Key

    4.4 Licenses 3. In the navigation area (left-hand window), select the drive where the authorization for the old version of SIMOTION SCOUT is located. Generally, the authorization will be installed on a hard disk drive on the PC. 4. Transfer the authorization to the data medium containing the upgrade license key.
  • Page 32 Installation 4.4 Licenses SIMOTION SCOUT Configuration Manual, 11/2016...

  • Page 33: User Interface

    User interface SIMOTION SCOUT - workbench The SIMOTION SCOUT Workbench is the common framework for all other tools of the engineering system. The workbench is the navigation center of the individual engineering steps and offers a uniform and integrated view of all data and programs.
  • Page 34 The workbench comprises the following components: ● Menu bar: You call the functions of SIMOTION SCOUT via the menus in the menu bar. ● Tool bars: Frequently used menu commands are also available in tool bars, which can be activated or deactivated as required.

  • Page 35: Simotion Scout - Working Area

    It is not recommended that you open one SIMOTION SCOUT project twice. This application case can result in malfunctions and is not supported by SIMOTION SCOUT. If you want to open two different projects, you must open SIMOTION SCOUT twice.

  • Page 36: Simotion Scout Project Navigator

    5.3.1 Using the project navigator The project navigator in the SIMOTION SCOUT workbench The project navigator has two tabs as standard, the Project and Command library tabs. The Project tab displays the entire project structure and is used for managing elements within the projects.

  • Page 37: Creating Elements

    User interface 5.3 SIMOTION SCOUT project navigator commands and functions in the ST, LAD/FBD and MCC programming languages, e.g. for the creation of conditions. In the MCC programming language, the functions are used, e.g. via the ST zoom or the system function call command.
  • Page 38 – Insert > Watch table menu Displaying the station level of a SIMOTION device This function provides a better transparency in large SIMOTION SCOUT projects. A project with several SIMOTION devices and a large number of drives can be displayed in a structure.

  • Page 39: Inserting A Folder

    In this way, all drive units that are assigned to a SIMATIC station are also displayed in this structure. Proceed as follows to activate or deactivate this function: 1. In the SIMOTION SCOUT, click the Options > Settings function. 2. Click the Workbench tab. 3. Activate/deactivate the Display station level function.

  • Page 40: Changing Properties Of The Elements

    User interface 5.3 SIMOTION SCOUT project navigator 5.3.4 Changing properties of the elements You change the properties of an element as follows: 1. In the project navigator, select the element to be edited, e.g. a specific axis or a specific program.

  • Page 41: Wizards For Configuration Support

    Figure 5-1 Axis configuration wizard - window for drive assignment SIMOTION SCOUT - menus SIMOTION SCOUT menus are subdivided into static and dynamic menus. Static menu Static menus are primarily used to control the workbench or a project and are permanently displayed.
  • Page 42 User interface 5.4 SIMOTION SCOUT - menus Figure 5-2 Static menu Dynamic menu Dynamic menus are provided by Snap-ins and are added to the static menu. The menu active in the working area is always displayed. SIMOTION SCOUT Configuration Manual, 11/2016...
  • Page 43 User interface 5.4 SIMOTION SCOUT - menus Figure 5-3 Dynamic menu Table 5-1 Structure of the menu bar Menu Comment Project Static menu, always visible (Dynamic menu) See Dynamic menus table Edit Static menu, visible only when project has been loaded...

  • Page 44: Simotion Scout - Menu Items

    User interface 5.5 SIMOTION SCOUT - menu items Table 5-2 Dynamic menus Dynamic menu Comment Axis Visible only when the project is open and the associated Snap-in is active in the working area. Output cam The dynamic menus appear in the menu bar between the static Measuring input menus Project and Edit.
  • Page 45 User interface 5.5 SIMOTION SCOUT - menu items Shortcuts Menu item Reaction Edit... Ctrl+Z Undo Undoes the last action Ctrl+Y Redo Redoes the last action Ctrl+X Cuts the selection Ctrl+C Copy Copies the selection Ctrl+V Insert Inserts the clipboard contents...
  • Page 46 User interface 5.5 SIMOTION SCOUT - menu items Shortcuts Menu item Reaction View... Ctrl+Num+ Zoom out Reduces the diagram in MCC (Minus key on the numer‐ ic keypad) Refresh Refreshes the view Shortcuts Menu item Reaction Options... Ctrl+Alt+E Settings Opens the Properties window...
  • Page 47 User interface 5.5 SIMOTION SCOUT - menu items Shortcuts Menu item Reaction ST source file Ctrl+Alt+B Displays bracket pairs in the current ST source file Ctrl+Alt+C Folding: Hide all blocks of the current ST source file Ctrl+Alt+D Folding: Display all blocks of the current ST...
  • Page 48 User interface 5.5 SIMOTION SCOUT - menu items Shortcuts Menu item Reaction LAD/FBD (source or program) Ctrl+R LAD/FBD source: Insert Inserts a new LAD/FBD program LAD/FBD program LAD/FBD program: Insert network Ctrl+L Jump label On/Off Switches jump labels on and off...

  • Page 49: Simotion Scout - Keyboard Operation And Shortcuts

    5.6 SIMOTION SCOUT - keyboard operation and shortcuts Note List of all shortcuts A complete list of all the shortcuts in SIMOTION SCOUT is available in the online help, and in the appropriate programming and operating manuals. SIMOTION SCOUT - keyboard operation and shortcuts...

  • Page 50: Simotion Scout - Using The Context Menus

    User interface 5.7 SIMOTION SCOUT - using the context menus SIMOTION SCOUT - using the context menus The tree elements of the project navigator have context menus. These provide quick access to all major functions enabled for this tree element.

  • Page 51: Simotion Scout - Detailed View

    User interface 5.8 SIMOTION SCOUT - detailed view SIMOTION SCOUT - detailed view 5.8.1 Using the detail view When you select an element in the project navigator, the associated detail view will appear in the lower area of the workbench. A detailed view is not available for every element.

  • Page 52: Address List

    2. Double-click the Address list element below the device. The address list opens in the details area. Additional references Further information about the address list is available in the SIMOTION SCOUT online help. 5.8.4 Watch table With the symbol browser you can view the variables belonging to one object in your project;...
  • Page 53 2. Drag the required watch tables to the temporary watch table using drag-and-drop. The watch tables are arranged one below the other. Additional references Detailed information on this topic is available in the SIMOTION SCOUT online help. SIMOTION SCOUT Configuration Manual, 11/2016...

  • Page 54: Working With Lists

    SIMATIC Manager via the Options > Settings... > Language menu. German, English, French and Italian languages are currently available in SIMOTION SCOUT. If a different language is set in the SIMATIC Manager, SIMOTION SCOUT uses the English setting.
  • Page 55 User interface 5.10 SIMOTION SCOUT - using help Structure of the online help window 1 Menu bar You can use buttons in the menu bar to configure the help or display general information. ● Click "PDF documents" to display the available function diagrams.
  • Page 56 User interface 5.10 SIMOTION SCOUT - using help 3 Contents area The contents for the help pages selected in the navigation area are displayed in the contents area. Within the contents area, you can use symbols to display hidden information: ●...
  • Page 57 User interface 5.10 SIMOTION SCOUT - using help Features of online help To open the help: Open Getting Started Select "Help > Getting Started" from the menu. Getting Started opens. Help button Click the Help button of the associated dialog or window.
  • Page 58 User interface 5.10 SIMOTION SCOUT - using help Examples of the context-sensitive help Help in the project navigator General help Press <Shift+F1>. Then click with the question mark on the project navigator. The general help for the project naviga‐ tor opens.
  • Page 59 User interface 5.10 SIMOTION SCOUT - using help Help for the detail view General help for the symbol Press <Shift+F1>. Then click with the browser question mark in the margin of the sym‐ bol browser. Alternatively, you can also open the help for the symbol browser by clicking The general help for the symbol brows‐...

  • Page 60: Searching In The Online Help

    User interface 5.10 SIMOTION SCOUT - using help Help for the expert list Configuration data Press <Shift+F1>. Then click with the question mark on the configuration data item in the expert list. The help opens. System variables Press <Shift+F1>. Then click with the question mark on the system variable in the expert list.

  • Page 61: Getting Started With Simotion Scout

    Calling Getting Started with SIMOTION SCOUT Getting Started is displayed by default when SIMOTION SCOUT is opened. Getting Started provides an overview of how you can work with SIMOTION SCOUT. An example shows you the different steps required to create a project and introduces the configuration, programming, and diagnostic tools.

  • Page 62: Error Remedy

    In addition, the "New with SIMOTION V4.5" section provides an overview of which new functionalities are available in the latest version of SIMOTION. Note We recommend that you work through Getting Started with SIMOTION SCOUT. You will then be able to start work on more complex projects as well. Note Getting Started is available in two versions as of Version 4.4.

  • Page 63: Adding Add-Ons To The Workbench

    5.11 Adding add-ons to the workbench 5.11 Adding add-ons to the workbench Add-ons in SIMOTION SCOUT SIMOTION provides you with the option of enhancing the functionality or accommodating customer-specific requirements. You can integrate add-ons. The CamTool add-on is currently available.
  • Page 64 User interface 5.11 Adding add-ons to the workbench SIMOTION SCOUT Configuration Manual, 11/2016...

  • Page 65: Configuring/Parameterizing

    ● Create and test open-loop and closed-loop control programs. ● Commission and optimize drives and axes. ● Test the system and utilize the diagnostic options. SIMOTION SCOUT provides the workbench to enable you to perform these steps easily and efficiently. SIMOTION SCOUT - basic settings In SIMOTION SCOUT, you have the possibility of predefining various basic settings via the Options >...

  • Page 66: Managing Projects

    6.3.1 SIMOTION SCOUT project The project is the highest level in the data management hierarchy. SIMOTION SCOUT saves all data which belongs, for example, to a production machine, in the project directory. The project is therefore the sum of all data, programs, settings, etc.

  • Page 67: Creating A New Project

    Creating a new project To create a new project 1. Open SIMOTION SCOUT from the Start menu on the Windows desktop Start > All Programs > Siemens Automation > SIMATIC > STEP 7 > SIMOTION SCOUT (Windows Or double-click the SIMOTION SCOUT icon on your PC desktop.
  • Page 68 The default storage location (path), where the new project is to be stored, is displayed here. 4. Click OK to confirm. The new project appears in the project navigator with an icon and its full name. The associated tree is expanded. Figure 6-2 Workbench with new project SIMOTION SCOUT Configuration Manual, 11/2016...
  • Page 69 (e.g. MM4 Basic). Although this drive cannot be linked to or configured in the master system of the project using a PROFIBUS DP connection, it appears in the project navigator within the project. ● Folder labeled LIBRARIES ● Folder labeled MONITORING SIMOTION SCOUT Configuration Manual, 11/2016...

  • Page 70: Open Project

    Open project To open a project saved on the hard disk of the PC: You can open projects that SIMOTION SCOUT has stored locally (e.g. on the hard disk). 1. Select the Project > Open menu. 2. In the User projects tab, select the desired project.

  • Page 71: Saving And Compiling

    This involves accepting all the error correction and optimization elements in the new SCOUT. However in this case, the compilation results in the SIMOTION SCOUT and SIMOTION RT become inconsistent. The project navigator and object comparison feature then display the objects as "inconsistent"...

  • Page 72: Performing A Consistency Check

    Archiving and backing up projects on memory cards Procedure In SIMOTION SCOUT, you can back up your project to the memory card as a *.zip file. Proceed as follows to archive the SIMOTION project on the memory card: 1. Open SIMOTION SCOUT and select the Project -> Archive -> Normal... menu command.

  • Page 73: Exporting And Importing A Project In Xml Format

    ● Remove data from the archive to reduce the file size. ● Divide the archive into packets, so that you can create several ZIP files that are combined again when dearchiving. For further information, please refer to the online help for SIMOTION SCOUT. Additional references SIMOTION Detailed information on loading data to the target device can be found in the SCOUT Basic Functions Function Manual.

  • Page 74: Searching In The Project

    Open the dialog using Edit > Search in project... on the menu bar or by using the shortcut Ctrl + Shift + F. The results are displayed in the Search results tab of the detail view. SIMOTION SCOUT Configuration Manual, 11/2016...
  • Page 75 Ctrl+F shortcut key while the current focus is on an editor (e.g. MCC) or the editor window for global and unit-global declarations and connections. SIMOTION MCC Motion Control Chart Programming and Operating Manual contains further information on local searches. SIMOTION SCOUT Configuration Manual, 11/2016...

  • Page 76: Replacing In The Project

    If, for example, you only want to print certain parts of a technology object, select Print in the context menu. For further information, please refer to the online help for SIMOTION SCOUT. SIMOTION SCOUT Configuration Manual, 11/2016...

  • Page 77: Configuring Devices

    6.4.1 Adding a SIMOTION device You have created a project in SIMOTION SCOUT. The project navigator on the left of the SIMOTION SCOUT workbench is open. To insert a device, double-click the Insert SIMOTION device entry below the name of your project in the project navigator. The following dialog opens:...

  • Page 78: Starting Hw Config

    ● Select the appropriate device in the project navigator and confirm your selection in the Open HW configuration context menu or ● Highlight the appropriate device in the project navigator and click Edit > Open object in the menu bar. SIMOTION SCOUT Configuration Manual, 11/2016...

  • Page 79: The Hw Config Program

    You can open the hardware catalog in the following ways: ● Select the Insert > Insert object menu. ● Select the View > Catalog menu. For further information, see Section Inserting a drive (Page 88). SIMOTION SCOUT Configuration Manual, 11/2016...

  • Page 80: Simotion Devices In The Hardware Catalog

    Detailed information on the configuration of the SIMOTION device is contained in the corresponding documentation for the SIMOTION devices. 6.4.2 Selecting technology packages The technology packages (e.g. TP CAM, TP PATH, DCBlib) are available in various versions for installation purposes. SIMOTION SCOUT Configuration Manual, 11/2016...
  • Page 81 If a technology package version changes, the technology package must be explicitly reloaded to the target device. Proceed as follows: 1. Select Project > Download to target system in SIMOTION SCOUT. 2. Click Additional CPU options in the Download to target system dialog.

  • Page 82: Connecting To The Target System

    Configuring/parameterizing 6.4 Configuring devices 3. Select the option Replace product versions of the technology packages. 4. Click OK to confirm. For further information, please refer to the online help for SIMOTION SCOUT. 6.4.3 Connecting to the target system 6.4.3.1 Installing the interface card...
  • Page 83 (1 PROFINET interface with 2 ports) SIMOTION D410‑2 DP X21 DP/MPI PROFIBUS address 2, baud rate 1.5 Mbit/s X24 DP PROFIBUS address 2, baud rate 1.5 Mbit/s X127 P1 PN/IE IP address: 169.254.11.22 (Ethernet) Subnet mask: 255.255.0.0 SIMOTION SCOUT Configuration Manual, 11/2016...

  • Page 84: Set Pg/Pc Interface

    2 ports) 6.4.3.2 Set PG/PC interface Setting interfaces Proceed as follows: 1. Start SIMOTION SCOUT. 2. Select the Options > Set PG/PC interface menu. The Set PG/PC Interface window opens. Figure 6-10 Set PG/PC interface (example) 3. Select the access point of the application.

  • Page 85: Specifying The Access Point

    6. Click Properties to parameterize the interface. 7. Click OK to confirm. 6.4.3.3 Specifying the access point Selecting the access point The addresses for a device to go online depend on the access point S7ONLINE or the alternative access point DEVICE. SIMOTION SCOUT Configuration Manual, 11/2016...

  • Page 86: Communication Via Profibus Dp

    Important information on communication with PROFIBUS is contained in the following catalog: SIMOTION, SINAMICS S120 and Motors for Production Machines, PM 21 Catalog SIMOTION SCOUT Configuration Manual, 11/2016...

  • Page 87: Ethernet Communication

    PROFINET interface. With PROFINET IO IRT/RT, IT services can be performed in parallel to realtime communication via an Ethernet cable. PROFINET IO supports parallel operation of: ● IRT (isochronous realtime Ethernet) ● RT (realtime Ethernet) SIMOTION SCOUT Configuration Manual, 11/2016...

  • Page 88: Inserting A Drive

    ● SIMOTION D410-2 Commissioning and Hardware Installation Manual ● SIMOTION P320-4 E / P320-4 S Commissioning and Hardware Installation Manual ● SIMOTION C Operating Instructions ● SIMOTION Communication System Manual and the SIMOTION SCOUT online help. 6.4.4 Inserting a drive 6.4.4.1...

  • Page 89: Inserting A Sinamics Drive On Profibus Dp

    6.4.4.2 Inserting a SINAMICS drive on PROFIBUS DP Initial situation ● The SIMOTION device is created in SIMOTION SCOUT ● A PROFIBUS subnet has been configured, for example, as PROFIBUS DP isochronous (by selecting Edit > Isochronous operation) ● The subnet interface is the master on this subnet of the SIMOTION device Proceed as follows: 1.

  • Page 90: Inserting A Sinamics Drive On Profinet Io

    6.4.4.3 Inserting a SINAMICS drive on PROFINET IO Initial situation ● The SIMOTION device is created in SIMOTION SCOUT ● A PROFINET IO system and an Ethernet subnet are configured Proceed as follows: 1. Open the HW Config of the SIMOTION device.

  • Page 91: Commissioning The Drives

    SIMOTION & SINAMICS: Distributed synchronous operation and isochronous mode via PROFINET IRT 6.4.4.4 Commissioning the drives Drives that can be commissioned with SIMOTION SCOUT You can use SIMOTION SCOUT to assign parameters to the following drives: ● SINAMICS ● MICROMASTER ● COMBIMASTER 411 SIMOTION SCOUT...

  • Page 92: Sinamics S120 On Simotion

    SCOUT in the project navigator via Commissioning. 6.4.4.5 SINAMICS S120 on SIMOTION STARTER functionality in SIMOTION SCOUT It is possible to parameterize drives directly with SIMOTION SCOUT. The following example describes how to insert a SINAMICS drive in SIMOTION SCOUT. SIMOTION SCOUT Configuration Manual, 11/2016...
  • Page 93 Configuring/parameterizing 6.4 Configuring devices Requirements: ● SIMOTION SCOUT has been installed on the PG/PC ● A SIMOTION SCOUT has been created Note You can create the SINAMICS drive with PROFIBUS or PROFINET. You must execute the following steps: ● Insert SIMOTION device ●...

  • Page 94: Configuring The Infeed

    The drive supplied by the infeed uses the signal as a ready signal (p0864). Note A drive on SINAMICS Integrated of a SIMOTION D can only be moved if the infeed is ready. Requirements ● You have configured a drive. ● SIMOTION SCOUT is in online mode. SIMOTION SCOUT Configuration Manual, 11/2016...
  • Page 95 3. Click Next in the drive wizard until you reach the dialog Configuration - SINAMICS_Integrated - BICO power unit. 4. In the input field p0864, select the digital input (e.g. DI 0) to which the ready signal of the infeed is wired. Figure 6-16 BICO interconnection SIMOTION SCOUT Configuration Manual, 11/2016...

  • Page 96: Testing The Drive With The Drive Control Panel

    ● You have created and fully configured a drive in the project. ● You have stored and compiled the project. The project is consistent. ● SIMOTION SCOUT is in online mode. ● The project with the drive parameterization has been loaded to the target system.
  • Page 97 3. In the selection list, select the drive that you want to control or monitor using the PG/PC, SINAMICS_Integrated_1 - SERVO_03 in the example. 4. Specify the parameters that you want to display in the selection lists on the bottom right- hand side of the diagnostics area. The values are displayed below. SIMOTION SCOUT Configuration Manual, 11/2016...
  • Page 98 7. Observe the safety regulations and confirm with Accept. The PG/PC has the control priority; the button caption has changed to Return control priority. Note You can also stop the drive at any time by pressing the SPACEBAR. SIMOTION SCOUT Configuration Manual, 11/2016...
  • Page 99 4. Click the Return control priority button to return the control priority of the control panel. 5. On the menu bar, select Project > Disconnect from target system to switch to offline mode. Result The drive can be operated. The drive configuration is complete. SIMOTION SCOUT Configuration Manual, 11/2016...

  • Page 100: Creating And Testing An Axis

    TO axis technology object Note You create the technology object (TO) axis in SIMOTION SCOUT TIA. You can create the axis both in offline and online mode. Technology objects represent the respective real objects, e.g. a position axis, in the controller.
  • Page 101 Configuring/parameterizing 6.5 Creating and testing an axis Axis wizard SIMOTION SCOUT provides the axis wizard for creating a new axis. Using the wizard, you interconnect the TO axis with a drive. Note Axis wizard - restriction The wizard can only be run through once.

  • Page 102: Configuring Axes

    Creating an axis 3. Name the axis and select the axis technology that you want to use. Note here that the Positioning technology always requires the Speed control technology. Thus, this technology cannot be deactivated. SIMOTION SCOUT Configuration Manual, 11/2016...
  • Page 103 Configuring/parameterizing 6.5 Creating and testing an axis 4. Click OK to exit the dialog. The Axis configuration - Axis type dialog opens. Figure 6-20 Axis configuration - defining the axis type SIMOTION SCOUT Configuration Manual, 11/2016...
  • Page 104 5. Select the axis type, and specify it. Select the mode for electric axes or hydraulic axes and confirm with Next>. The Axis configuration - Drive assignment dialog opens. Figure 6-21 Axis configuration - Drive assignment SIMOTION SCOUT Configuration Manual, 11/2016...
  • Page 105 9. Once you have worked through all the steps of the configuration of a TO axis, the configured configuration is displayed once again for you to confirm. Close the dialog with Finish. Result The axis is displayed in the AXES folder of the project navigator. Figure 6-22 Axis created SIMOTION SCOUT Configuration Manual, 11/2016...

  • Page 106: Testing The Axis With The Axis Control Panel

    ● Testing as to whether you can move the axis using the axis control panel if a fault is detected. ● Set/remove axis enable. Requirements ● You have created, configured and connected an axis to the drive. ● SIMOTION SCOUT is in online mode. ● You have loaded the project to the target system. SIMOTION SCOUT Configuration Manual, 11/2016...
  • Page 107 Use the axis control panel in control mode only with activated sign-of-life monitoring and a suitably short monitoring time! Otherwise, if problems occur in the communication link between the control PC and the device, the axis may start moving in an uncontrollable manner. SIMOTION SCOUT Configuration Manual, 11/2016...
  • Page 108 6. Observe the safety regulations and confirm with Accept. The PG/PC has the control priority; the button caption has changed to Return control priority. Note By pressing the SPACEBAR, you can stop the axis at any time. SIMOTION SCOUT Configuration Manual, 11/2016...
  • Page 109 1. To stop the system, click the switch. 2. Deactivate the Set/remove enables button . Confirm the Disable axis dialog with OK. Note If you want to traverse the axis again, acknowledge all alarms in the "Alarms" window. SIMOTION SCOUT Configuration Manual, 11/2016...

  • Page 110: Programming The Simotion Application

    ● If you can traverse the drive with the drive control panel, there is a communication problem. Check the drive. Programming the SIMOTION application 6.6.1 Using tags Variable types Variables are used to structure programs. They are wild cards in a program and can assume values. SIMOTION SCOUT Configuration Manual, 11/2016...
  • Page 111 3. Enter the data type in the Data type field, BOOL in the example. 4. Press <RETURN> to confirm. The variable is created and available in the project. In the symbol browser, a new line opens for input. SIMOTION SCOUT Configuration Manual, 11/2016...
  • Page 112 1) Applies only to devices that support symbolic assignment (e.g. CU320-2). Additional references You will find detailed information on the creation of variables in the SIMOTION SCOUT online help and in the relevant Programming and Operating Manuals. SIMOTION SCOUT...

  • Page 113: Using Mcc

    Overview Program creation steps Creation of an MCC program encompasses the following steps: 1. Create the MCC source. 2. Create the MCC chart in the MCC source. 3. Insert MCC commands in the MCC chart. SIMOTION SCOUT Configuration Manual, 11/2016...

  • Page 114: Creating The Mcc Unit

    4. Go to the Compiler tab. For diagnostics purposes, activate the options Permit program status and Permit single step. In this way, you can monitor program execution later in online mode. 5. Click OK to confirm. SIMOTION SCOUT Configuration Manual, 11/2016...

  • Page 115: Creating An Mcc Chart

    Procedure To insert an MCC chart, proceed as follows: 1. Open the PROGRAMS folder below the SIMOTION device in the project navigator. 2. In the PROGRAMS folder, open the MCC source, motion in the example. SIMOTION SCOUT Configuration Manual, 11/2016...
  • Page 116 3. Double-click Insert MCC chart. The Insert MCC chart dialog opens. Figure 6-29 Inserting an MCC chart 4. Assign a name, pos_axis in the example. 5. Select the creation type Program. 6. Click OK to confirm. SIMOTION SCOUT Configuration Manual, 11/2016...

  • Page 117: Using Mcc Command Blocks

    You insert the MCC command blocks between these. The commands are processed in the direction from the start to the end node. The MCC commands are available to you via: ● MCC editor toolbar ● MCC chart > Paste menu command ● Context menu of the command block SIMOTION SCOUT Configuration Manual, 11/2016...
  • Page 118 Drag the toolbar or the command groups of the toolbar with the mouse to any location on the workbench. Docking the toolbar Drag the toolbar or the command groups of the toolbar with the mouse to the edge areas of the workbench to dock them there. SIMOTION SCOUT Configuration Manual, 11/2016...

  • Page 119: Backing Up The Mcc Program

    Additional references For further information, refer to the SIMOTION MCC Motion Control Chart Programming and Operating Manual. The "Getting Started section of the SIMOTION SCOUT" online help contains a detailed description of a sample programming in SIMOTION SCOUT. SIMOTION SCOUT...

  • Page 120: Using Lad/Fbd

    The creation of an LAD/FBD program encompasses the following steps: 1. Create an LAD/FBD source. 2. Create an LAD/FBD program in the LAD/FBD source. 3. Insert LAD/FBD commands in the LAD/FBD program. 4. Save and compile the LAD/FBD program. SIMOTION SCOUT Configuration Manual, 11/2016...

  • Page 121: Create Lad/Fbd Unit

    3. Assign a name, bg_out in the example. 4. Switch to the Compiler tab. 5. For diagnostics purposes, activate the option Permit program status. In this way, you can monitor program execution later in online mode. 6. Click OK to confirm. SIMOTION SCOUT Configuration Manual, 11/2016...

  • Page 122: Create Lad/Fbd Program

    Create LAD/FBD program Procedure To insert an LAD/FBD program, proceed as follows: 1. Open the PROGRAMS folder below the SIMOTION device in the project navigator. 2. Open the LAD/FBD source bg_out in the PROGRAMS folder. SIMOTION SCOUT Configuration Manual, 11/2016...
  • Page 123 The Insert LAD/FBD program dialog opens. Figure 6-35 Inserting the LAD/FBD program 4. Assign a name, LAD_1 in the example. The name must be unique throughout the project. 5. Select the creation type Program. 6. Click OK to confirm. SIMOTION SCOUT Configuration Manual, 11/2016...

  • Page 124: Using The Lad/Fbd Toolbar

    > Toolbars. In the Toolbars window, activate the checkbox for the LAD/FBD toolbar. Switching the programming language SIMOTION SCOUT allows simple switching between ladder logic and function block diagram. The LAD/FBD editor contains the command LAD/FBD program > Switch to FBD or Switch to LAD.

  • Page 125: Backing Up The Lad/Fbd Program

    Additional references For further information, refer to the Online Help and SIMOTION LAD/FBD Programming and Operating Manual. The Getting Started section of the SIMOTION SCOUT online help contains a detailed description of a sample programming in SIMOTION SCOUT. 6.6.4 Using ST 6.6.4.1...

  • Page 126: Creating An St Source

    Result The ST_1 ST program is created in the project. ● The ST program appears in the PROGRAMS folder. ● The ST editor opens in the working area of the workbench. You can start programming. SIMOTION SCOUT Configuration Manual, 11/2016...

  • Page 127: Backing Up The St Program

    1. Click in the window with the ST editor to display the ST source menu. This menu is a dynamic menu and is only displayed if the window of the ST editor is active. 2. Start the compiler by selecting the ST source > Accept and compile menu command. SIMOTION SCOUT Configuration Manual, 11/2016...

  • Page 128: Executing The St Program

    Configuring/parameterizing 6.7 Configure execution system Additional references Further information on ST programming can be found in the SIMOTION SCOUT online help and in the SIMOTION ST Structured Text Programming and Operating Manual. 6.6.4.4 Executing the ST program. Before you can execute the sample program, you must assign it to an execution level or a task.
  • Page 129 Execution system, tree view of the execution levels and tasks The MotionTasks window opens on the right of the working area. The programs pos_axis and LAD_1 as well as programs of the fault source are visible on the Program assignment tab at Programs. SIMOTION SCOUT Configuration Manual, 11/2016...
  • Page 130 StartupTask or another active task. 3. Assign the LAD program bg_out.kop_1 to the task BackgroundTask: – In the tree of the execution system, select the branch ExecutionLevels > OperationLevels > BackgroundTask. Assign the LAD program bg_out.kop_1 to this task. SIMOTION SCOUT Configuration Manual, 11/2016...

  • Page 131: Project Generator

    ● XML interface for user-specific expansions – Generation of the user-interface elements – Generic function calls ● Assign programs to the execution system ● FTP transport of files to the SIMOTION device (e.g. SIMOTION IT pages) SIMOTION SCOUT Configuration Manual, 11/2016...

  • Page 132: Integrating The Projectgenerator

    Application Manual. Configuring multilingual messages Multilingual messages and comments can be configured with the "Language-dependent texts" function. This is necessary, for example, if you want to output multilingual user-defined Alarm_S messages or diagnostic buffer entries. SIMOTION SCOUT Configuration Manual, 11/2016...

  • Page 133: Know-How Protection

    7. Click OK to confirm. The modified message text is entered in the Message configuration table. 8. Repeat steps 6 to 8 if you want to enter more message texts in the new configuration language. For further information, please refer to the online help for SIMOTION SCOUT -> Configure multilingual texts/comments. 6.10 Know-how Protection...

  • Page 134: Saving And Restoring Variables From The Device

    Saving and restoring variables from the device Saving and restoring data with SCOUT Using the SIMOTION SCOUT functions Save variables and Restore variables it is possible to save and then restore data (which has been changed during operation and is only saved in the SIMOTION device or on the memory card) to the hard disk.
  • Page 135 ● Unit data backed up using _exportUnitDataSet also remains valid after an update. ● Retain data can also be backed up to a memory card without the use of SIMOTION SCOUT: – The _savePersistentMemoryData function saves all retain data from the SRAM/ NVRAM;...
  • Page 136 Additional references Detailed information on this topic can be found in: ● SIMOTION Runtime Basic Functions Function Manual, Section Data backup from user programrogram SIMOTION SCOUT Configuration Manual, 11/2016...

  • Page 137: Online Multiuser Mode

    ● Edit and download programs (following prior alignment, if applicable) ● Download individual program sources (possible even when other sources are inconsistent) The following graphic shows a schematic representation of online multiuser mode: Figure 6-42 Schematic representation of online multiuser mode SIMOTION SCOUT Configuration Manual, 11/2016...
  • Page 138 This means, for example, that Editor A must synchronize his project with Editor B's project before loading it to the target device. This can be done via the synchronization mechanism in the project comparison facility. Figure 6-43 Synchronizing project data via the project comparison function SIMOTION SCOUT Configuration Manual, 11/2016...

  • Page 139: Working In Online Multiuser Mode

    ● A user changes the execution system. The change is not known on the second computer. To accept the changes of other users in your own project, various additional functions have been implemented in SIMOTION SCOUT: ● Download a number of programs: This makes it possible to load only those programs to a controller that are currently being edited, e.g.

  • Page 140: Licensing Runtime

    SIMOTION. The licenses required for a SIMOTION device are assigned to a license key. This license key is stored on the storage medium of the SIMOTION device during the licensing procedure. SIMOTION SCOUT Configuration Manual, 11/2016...

  • Page 141: Determining Licensing Requirements

    Determine your license requirement only after you have completed the configuration! A license that has been assigned a license key cannot be withdrawn. Once you have completed your project configuration with SIMOTION SCOUT and before you download it to the target device, you can determine the licenses required for the project. You have three options for determining license requirements.

  • Page 142: Displaying Existing Licenses Of The Simotion Device

    Note This step is not necessary if the required and actual licenses are displayed within a project. Requirements: ● SIMOTION SCOUT is running ● SIMOTION SCOUT is in online mode ● No projects are open SIMOTION SCOUT Configuration Manual, 11/2016...

  • Page 143: Performing The Licensing

    CoL are available ● SIMOTION SCOUT is in online mode Proceed as follows: 1. Select the relevant SIMOTION device in SIMOTION SCOUT. 2. Open the context menu and click Licensing. 3. In the Licenses dialog box, click Perform licensing...

  • Page 144: Changing The License Key

    6.13.5 Underlicensing If SIMOTION SCOUT detects the presence of underlicensing during license verification, an entry is made in the diagnostics buffer. The verification is repeated every hour, and an entry is made in the diagnostics buffer each time underlicensing is detected.

  • Page 145: Writing The Boot Sector

    There are various reasons why it might prove necessary to write a boot loader, such as when new firmware is used on older hardware. Use the Options > Write boot sector menu in SIMOTION SCOUT to enable the boot sector on a memory card to be rewritten. Additional references For additional information on this topic, refer to: ●...
  • Page 146 Configuring/parameterizing 6.14 Writing the boot sector SIMOTION SCOUT Configuration Manual, 11/2016...

  • Page 147: Target System

    Target system Overview In online mode, you can control the SIMOTION device with SIMOTION SCOUT, e.g.: ● Change and compile program sources ● Download ● Control operating mode ● Set the internal clock of the SIMOTION device ● Change Configuration Data in RUN Mode ●...

  • Page 148: Going Online/Offline With Simotion Scout

    Target system 7.2 Going online/offline with SIMOTION SCOUT Going online/offline with SIMOTION SCOUT 7.2.1 Online access points You have two access points for communication between SIMOTION SCOUT and controllers and single drive units: ● S7ONLINE Figure 7-1 S7ONLINE ● DEVICE...

  • Page 149: Available Nodes

    7.2.2 Available nodes The "Accessible nodes" function in SIMOTION SCOUT enables you to identify devices in a network, apply them to a project, and go online with them. Note The search for accessible nodes assumes that no online connection with an opened project exists.
  • Page 150 Target system 7.2 Going online/offline with SIMOTION SCOUT Assigning interface parameterization to an access point To create a connection between the access point, the interface parameterization, and the interface, proceed as follows: 1. Click the PG/PC... button to open the Set PG/PC interface dialog.

  • Page 151: Setting The Access Point On The Pg/Pc

    The data for the PG/PC interface can only be changed when the interface is not online. If several instances of SIMOTION SCOUT have been started, an online connection may be established from only one of the instances. An attempt to go online simultaneously from several SIMOTION SCOUT applications to different CPUs results in errors.

  • Page 152: Select Target Devices

    Target system 7.2 Going online/offline with SIMOTION SCOUT Setting the access point Proceed as follows to set the access point: 1. Select Options > Set PG/PC interface in the menu. The Set PG/PC interface dialog opens. 2. Select the desired access point at Access point of the application: 3.
  • Page 153 Target system 7.2 Going online/offline with SIMOTION SCOUT Procedure To select a target device, proceed as follows: 1. Select Target system > Select target devices... in the menu. The Target device selection dialog opens. Figure 7-3 Selecting target devices and access points 2.

  • Page 154: Controlling The Operating Mode With Simotion Scout

    Target system 7.3 Controlling the operating mode with SIMOTION SCOUT Controlling the operating mode with SIMOTION SCOUT WARNING Danger to life from unexpected machine movement If the operating state is not switched under controlled conditions, this may endanger the safety of personnel and the machine.
  • Page 155 Target system 7.3 Controlling the operating mode with SIMOTION SCOUT Note As of Version 4.4, the Control operating state dialog represents all configured SIMOTION devices. The previous dialog had to be opened individually for each CPU. Overall reset is possible in the dialog as before. You will find additional information about overall reset in the section Overall reset (Page 160).
  • Page 156 Target system 7.3 Controlling the operating mode with SIMOTION SCOUT Filtering the display by operating state or CPU name The selection field in the header of the Target device column offers the following filter values: Table 7-2 Filter values in the Target device column...
  • Page 157 Target system 7.3 Controlling the operating mode with SIMOTION SCOUT Operating state Description Text SERVICE ● Display, e.g. if master control has been fetched via the axis control panel. (orange/white) SHUTDOWN ● Display appears only if the state persists longer 1 second.
  • Page 158 Target system 7.3 Controlling the operating mode with SIMOTION SCOUT Error messages A CPU that can no longer assume the required state is indicated in color. The State cell changes to red or yellow/orange. ● Red: Error ● Yellow/orange: Note A single click on the corresponding cell causes an error text or information text to appear in a roll-out tip.
  • Page 159 Target system 7.3 Controlling the operating mode with SIMOTION SCOUT Priority of the mode selector switch on the SIMOTION device The setting of the mode selector switch on the SIMOTION device has priority. SIMOTION SCOUT can only switch a SIMOTION device to RUN mode if the mode selector switch on the device is set to 0 or RUN.

  • Page 160: Overall Reset

    SIMOTION P320-4 E / P320-4 S Commissioning and Hardware Installation Manual ● SIMOTION C Operating Instructions ● and the SIMOTION SCOUT online help. Overall reset The SIMOTION device for which overall reset is to be carried out must be online. Proceed as follows: 1.

  • Page 161: Setting The Time Of Day

    Setting the time of day Loading data to the target system You have to download the project data that you have created with SIMOTION SCOUT to the target system. The target system can consist of several CPUs (SIMOTION controllers). The project data contains the programs (ST, MCC, LAD/FBD, and DCC) that you have created and compiled, the hardware configuration, and the technology objects that you have created and to which you have assigned parameters.

  • Page 162: Archive Project Data To Memory Card

    SIMOTION device if this exact kernel version and this device type are available. If this is not the case, the SIMOTION device remains in STOP operating state. For further information, please refer to the online help for SIMOTION SCOUT. SIMOTION SCOUT...

  • Page 163: Upgrading And Project Updates

    Changing a SIMOTION device and subsequent TP upgrade (within a platform) An upgrade is necessary when you want to replace the type or version of the SIMOTION device in your existing project. Perform this replacement in HW Config. SIMOTION SCOUT Configuration Manual, 11/2016...
  • Page 164 If you are using technology packages in your project, these are updated automatically. If the device replacement is made in the HW Config without open SIMOTION SCOUT, the update is made in SIMOTION SCOUT only after the project has been reopened.

  • Page 165: Changing The Simotion Platform

    5. Copy the DP slaves. 6. Switch to the new station. 7. Insert the DP slaves in the new station. 8. Check the configuration of the elements of the new station. 9. Close the HW Config. SIMOTION SCOUT Configuration Manual, 11/2016...

  • Page 166: Upgrading Technology Packages

    You can select the technology packages and their version for each SIMOTION device. Each version of SIMOTION SCOUT has a kernel (FW version) for the SIMOTION CPU and an associated technology package with the same version.
  • Page 167 CPU without any prior selection having been made, the latest available technology package is loaded automatically. Selecting the TP product version Selecting Target device > Select Technology Packages ... in SIMOTION SCOUT enables you to adopt a more targeted approach when choosing the technology packages you want to use. Note Device diagnostics can provide information on which technology package product version has been loaded to a CPU.

  • Page 168: Upgrading Devices And Project Updates Using The Device Update Tool

    SIMOTION device via a convenient and handy storage medium or a communication connection. Note For SIMOTION P, there are currently only plans to update the project data, technology packages and user data. Firmware cannot be upgraded given the dependency on other Windows components. SIMOTION SCOUT Configuration Manual, 11/2016...
  • Page 169 8.3 Upgrading devices and project updates using the device update tool Update data and update media The update data is created by SIMOTION SCOUT based on one or more SIMOTION projects. All information required for the update is contained in the update data. This includes: ●...
  • Page 170 8.3 Upgrading devices and project updates using the device update tool Update wizard and Device Update tool Call up the update wizard via SIMOTION SCOUT. This will give you a step-by-step guide to creating the requested update data, which is then either saved in an update archive or imported directly to an update medium.
  • Page 171 8.3 Upgrading devices and project updates using the device update tool Figure 8-4 Wizard start page: Device Update tool Additional references A detailed overview of the update process can be found in: ● Operating Manual: Upgrading SIMOTION Devices ● SIMOTION SCOUT Online Help SIMOTION SCOUT Configuration Manual, 11/2016...
  • Page 172 Upgrading and project updates 8.3 Upgrading devices and project updates using the device update tool SIMOTION SCOUT Configuration Manual, 11/2016...

  • Page 173: Diagnostics

    Additional diagnostic functions are available with SIMOTION V4.1 SP2 and higher. On the basis of simple operations (e.g. by setting the switch position) and without the need for the SIMOTION SCOUT engineering system, you can: ● Back up diagnostic data including non-volatile data (retain data) to CompactFlash Card (for SIMOTION D), MMC (for SIMOTION C) or hard disk (for SIMOTION P) ●...

  • Page 174: Using The Diagnostics Overview

    Diagnostics 9.3 Device diagnostics ● SIMOTION SCOUT Online Help Overview of Service and Diagnostics Options , Product Information ● Using the diagnostics overview The diagnostics overview is available as a tab in the detail view when the project is in online mode.

  • Page 175: Device Diagnostics: General

    ● Select the General tab in the Device Diagnostics window. The following information will be displayed: ● Name and system ID of the SIMOTION device ● Operating mode of the SIMOTION device ● MAC addresses ● IP addresses ● Subnet mask SIMOTION SCOUT Configuration Manual, 11/2016...

  • Page 176: Device Diagnostics: Diagnostics Buffer

    ● User-defined entries with the _writeAndSendMessage function ● PMC error messages (SIMOTION D) ● Compatibility errors, e.g. the drive software with SIMOTION (SIMOTION D) The SINAMICS Integrated diagnostics buffer is also displayed for SIMOTION D as of SIMOTION Version V4.1 SP2. SIMOTION SCOUT Configuration Manual, 11/2016...

  • Page 177: Device Diagnostics: Task Manager

    Note The task runtimes are calculated to the µs and indicate the effective level runtime of the respective task (including the interrupt times). These thus correspond to the values of the effectiveTaskruntime device variables. SIMOTION SCOUT Configuration Manual, 11/2016...
  • Page 178 Task has received signal to stop; it is in a state between RUNNING and STOPPED. Actions may be performed until the task has stopped. ● STOPPED (TASK_STATE_STOPPED) Task stopped (e.g. via the _resetTask function), completed or not yet started. SIMOTION SCOUT Configuration Manual, 11/2016...
  • Page 179 This also prevents the activation of the SystemInterruptTasks and UserInterruptTasks. Controlling MotionTasks It is possible to control MotionTasks via SIMOTION SCOUT without a user program that has been created by the user. Consequently, you can test programs and influence MotionTask sequences in a very specific way.

  • Page 180: Device Diagnostics: Checking Memory Utilization

    Example of the memory utilization display in the device diagnostics Additional references Further information on this topic can be found in: ● SIMOTION Basic Functions Function Manual, Section Overview of the memory in the target device ● SIMOTION SCOUT Online Help SIMOTION SCOUT Configuration Manual, 11/2016...

  • Page 181: Device Diagnostics: Checking The System Utilization

    Example of the system utilization display in the device diagnostics Additional references Further information on this topic can be found in: ● The Function Manual "SIMOTION Basic Functions", in the chapter "Overview of Memory in Target Device" ● SIMOTION SCOUT Online Help SIMOTION SCOUT Configuration Manual, 11/2016...

  • Page 182: Device Diagnostics: User Log File

    Changes can be written in the SIMOTION SCOUT. These are loaded to the ROM of the target device. When required, the text strings can be read out again. The text editor for the Userlog file is integrated as a tab in the device diagnostics snap-in.

  • Page 183: Device Diagnostics: Syslog File

    The information of the Syslog file can also be read without a project. The Syslog file logs the following actions: ● RAM2ROM ● Overall reset ● Formatting of the card from SIMOTION SCOUT Figure 9-8 Example of the Syslog file display in the device diagnostics 9.3.9 Device diagnostics: Version overview The "content.txt"...

  • Page 184: Device Diagnostics: Alarms

    In the device diagnostics Alarms tab, pending alarms and configured messages are displayed in the same way as in the Alarms tab in the detail view. Detailed information can be found in the SIMOTION online help, in the Alarms output window. SIMOTION SCOUT Configuration Manual, 11/2016...

  • Page 185: Diagnostic Functions In The Address List

    ● I/O variables working with replacement values ● I/O stations whose set topology differs from the actual topology ● I/O stations configured to be isochronous are not isochronous – Distributed synchronous operation – Drive units – Isochronous I/O SIMOTION SCOUT Configuration Manual, 11/2016...

  • Page 186: Interconnection Overview

    Interconnection overview The interconnection overview allows you to display all motion input and output interconnections of technology objects within the project. This overview is displayed in the SIMOTION SCOUT working area in the form of an interconnection tree. The tree display enables the synchronous operation interconnections to be displayed in cascades.

  • Page 187: Service Overview

    Additional references Further information on this topic can be found in: ● Function Manual: SIMOTION Basic Functions ● SIMOTION SCOUT Online Help Service Overview In online mode, the service overview shows a tabular complete overview of all configured axes in the project. The current state (including values from system variables) is displayed along with fault conditions.

  • Page 188: Trace And Measuring Functions

    ● Automatic controller setting Calling trace and measuring functions To invoke the trace and measuring functions in SIMOTION SCOUT, proceed as follows: 1. Select the SIMOTION device in the project navigator. 2. Select the Target system command in the menu and select the desired function.

  • Page 189: Task Trace

    The automatic controller setting can be used to configure the speed controller in the drive. For Dynamic Servo Control (DSC), this is also possible for the position controller. Additional references Detailed information can be found in the SIMOTION SCOUT online help at Diagnostics. 9.7.2 Task Trace...

  • Page 190: Technology Object Trace

    Further information on this topic can be found in: ● Function Manual: Task Trace ● Diagnostics Manual: SIMOTION IT Ethernet-based HMI and Diagnostic Function ● SIMOTION SCOUT Online Help 9.7.3 Technology object trace You can monitor commands at a technology object and track access to the system variables and configuration data.
  • Page 191 The TO trace is available for the following technology objects: ● Drive axis ● Position axis ● Following axis ● Path interpolation ● Following object ● External encoder ● Measuring input ● Output cam ● Cam track SIMOTION SCOUT Configuration Manual, 11/2016...

  • Page 192: Accessible Nodes

    A list of the devices switched on and connected to the PG/PC is displayed via the Accessible nodes function in the SIMOTION SCOUT working area. The display is related to the PG/PC interface which is configured as the application access point in "Set PG/PC interface".

  • Page 193: Program Testing And Debugging

    SIMOTION SCOUT online help. 9.10 Project comparison You can use the SIMOTION SCOUT / Starter project comparison function to compare objects within the same project and/or objects from different projects (online or offline) with one another. Objects are devices, programs, technology objects (TOs) or drive objects (DOs), and libraries.
  • Page 194 Diagnostics 9.10 Project comparison The project comparison is available with SIMOTION SCOUT and Starter. Comparing projects is useful if you need to carry out service work on the system. 1. Start the project comparison by clicking the Start object comparison button.
  • Page 195 A detail comparison is possible only if supplementary data (e.g. program sources) has also been downloaded to the target device (Options > Settings > Download). Additional references For detailed information, refer to: ● Function Manual: SIMOTION Project Comparison ● SIMOTION SCOUT Online Help SIMOTION SCOUT Configuration Manual, 11/2016...

  • Page 196: Project Overview

    Internet browsers, even in the absence of an Engineering System, and the carrying out of project/firmware updates. SIMOTION IT Ethernet-based For more detailed information, see the HMI and Diagnostic Function Diagnostics Manual . SIMOTION SCOUT Configuration Manual, 11/2016...

  • Page 197: Service With Simoton Scout

    The project data can be archived on a memory card in SCOUT. Figure 10-1 Archive SIMOTION project to card The accessible nodes function can be used to determine on which CPU a Project.zip is stored. SIMOTION SCOUT Configuration Manual, 11/2016...
  • Page 198 PG/PC using the SCOUT function Accessible Nodes. The log files on the memory card are directly accessible from the dialog (via context menu). Figure 10-2 Log files via the context menu SIMOTION SCOUT Configuration Manual, 11/2016...

  • Page 199: Project Was Created In Version V4.1 / V4.2 / V4.3 / V4.4

    ● After the project conversion, the system prompts whether the project should be opened write-protected. If the project needs to be changed, the write protection can also be revoked later. – To do this, select Project > Revoke write protection from the menu bar. SIMOTION SCOUT Configuration Manual, 11/2016...

  • Page 200: Project V4.1 / V4.2 / V4.3 / V4.4 Has Been Edited With Scout V4.5

    The engineering project is then no longer available in the old project version. After the project changes are completed, they should be documented in the Userlog file. The Userlog file is edited in the device diagnostics dialog. SIMOTION SCOUT Configuration Manual, 11/2016...

  • Page 201: Introduction Of Versioning With Standard Library And Software Components

    ● For every unit and every library the version, author and a brief description in the comments field (offline version identifier) in the Properties dialog box in SIMOTION SCOUT. ● Each library and each software component can disclose its version identifier during runtime (online version identifier identical to offline version identifier).
  • Page 202 Service with SIMOTON SCOUT 10.4 Introduction of versioning with standard library and software components VAR_GLOBAL CONSTANT APP_VERSION : UDINT := 20060612; // 12.06.2006 END_VAR VAR_GLOBAL G_uAppVersion : UDINT := APP_VERSION; END_VAR SIMOTION SCOUT Configuration Manual, 11/2016...

  • Page 203: Siemens Simotion Diagnostics

    To support fast analysis and elimination of a such a fault, only data relevant to fault analysis is gathered and saved in one or more ZIP files prior to closing the application. Fault profile: In the event of a non-recoverable internal fault, the "SIEMENS SIMOTION Diagnostics" dialog appears. Figure 11-1...
  • Page 204 "System info ..." button, and you can copy and paste them into the document for fault description purposes, or to a separate text file. ● The ZIP files with the fault report must now be sent as an attachment to the Siemens Hotline http://support.automation.siemens.com together with the error message.

  • Page 205: Configuring A Further Connection (Such As Hmi)

    Slots 4 to 11: I/O modules or empty SIMOTION SCOUT provides the following support when you configure a station: ● A message will appear if, for example, a module cannot be inserted into the desired slot. ● Address areas are also checked to prevent dual allocation of addresses.

  • Page 206: Routing

    Note The number of routed connections depends on the device. Between 4 and 10 routed connections are possible. A maximum of two routers is possible. For more information, please contact your local Siemens representative. SIMOTION SCOUT Configuration Manual, 11/2016...
  • Page 207 Routing by a controller (SIMOTION C, P or D) is possible only when it has been configured as active I-slave. However, please note that with an active I-slave, the PROFIBUS connection on the HMI can no longer be operated isochronously. SIMOTION SCOUT Configuration Manual, 11/2016...

  • Page 208: Higher-Level Automation Systems

    Please also note that in case of networking your plant with other parts of the plant, the company network or the Internet, appropriate protective measures within the framework of industrial security must be adopted. See also Internet (www.siemens.com/industrialsecurity). SIMOTION SCOUT Configuration Manual, 11/2016...
  • Page 209 Therefore, the Ping Request (ICMP) may not have to be enabled. For this purpose, open the settings in SIMOTION SCOUT / STARTER at the "Tools" menu command and remove the checkmark at "Use S7-TCP connection monitoring" in the "CPU Download"...
  • Page 210 Configuring a further connection (such as HMI) 12.5 TCP ports for access to SIMOTION/SINAMICS SIMOTION SCOUT Configuration Manual, 11/2016...

  • Page 211: Product Combinations

    SIMOTION Kernel version must be available on the relevant SIMOTION device. SIMOTION SCOUT with project version A project with a version earlier than the installed version of SIMOTION SCOUT will be converted to the current version when it is opened. Only the data content of the SIMOTION project will be converted to the current version, but not the SIMOTION device version.

  • Page 212: Memory Media Of The Simotion Devices

    ● SIMOTION D410-2 Commissioning and Hardware Installation Manual ● SIMOTION P320-4 E / P320-4 S Commissioning and Hardware Installation Manual ● SIMOTION C Operating Instructions and the SIMOTION SCOUT online help. Retentive data Retentive data (non-volatile data) is saved to a non-volatile memory in the SIMOTION device.

  • Page 213: Step 7

    13.3.2 SIMATIC Logon Overview As of SIMOTION SCOUT V4.1, you have the option of assigning a project password to provide access protection for projects. This functionality requires the previous installation of the SIMATIC Logon STEP 7 option. This function makes it possible to restrict project creation to authorized personnel only and to track changes in versions created with SIMATIC Logon.
  • Page 214 ● When a project that has been password protected with SIMATIC Logon is opened in SIMOTION SCOUT, the access dialog in which the project password must be entered appears. The project so can be opened only with the correct password.
  • Page 215 When access protection is activated, the SIMATIC Logon Service window opens. The administrator logs in here to assign a project password for this project. Figure 13-2 Activate access protection Then the users are entered in the user administration for this project using drag-and-drop. SIMOTION SCOUT Configuration Manual, 11/2016...
  • Page 216 Enter your user name and password here. Figure 13-4 SIMATIC Logon Service If SIMATIC Logon is not installed, the project can also be set to open only with the project password using STEP 7. Figure 13-5 Enter the project password. SIMOTION SCOUT Configuration Manual, 11/2016...

  • Page 217: Simatic Version Trail

    Installation / Prerequisites SIMATIC Version Trail is a STEP7 option that must be installed and licensed in addition to SIMOTION SCOUT. SIMATIC Version Trail can only be used and licensed in a package together with SIMATIC Logon. Function When archiving, SIMATIC Version Trail creates a version history with the following information in association with SIMATIC Logon: ●...

  • Page 218: Netpro

    NetPro, you create a graphic view of the networks and subnets and specify their properties or parameters. You can also define the node properties. You can open NetPro in SIMOTION SCOUT using the button, whereby the NetPro application opens as a separate window. Application cases for the SIMOTION project are, for...

  • Page 219: Hmi

    Additional references Detailed information can be found in: SIMOTION SCOUT Getting Started ● Online help, SIMOTION SCOUT Communication System Manual ● 13.5 Overview The Human Machine Interface (HMI) connects the world of automation with the individual demands of the operator. As part of TIA, SIMATIC HMI supports uniform engineering under Windows, accesses common data and communicates uniformly.

  • Page 220: Drive Es

    The client application on the partner station works with the symbolic SIMOTION variable names. There is no dependency on the SIMOTION SCOUT database, which means that no consistency problems arise, even when there is a switch in versions.

  • Page 221: Commissioning Drives (Starter)

    The following commissioning tools are contained in Drive ES: ● STARTER Standalone for SINAMICS is not required and cannot be used in conjunction with SIMOTION SCOUT because STARTER is integrated in SIMOTION SCOUT. ● SIMOCOM U for SIMODRIVE ● Drive Monitor for MASTERDRIVES Note: Drive ES Basic is within the scope of delivery for SCOUT and SCOUT Standalone.

  • Page 222: Camtool

    The CamTool option package extends SIMOTION SCOUT with a powerful tool for the full graphical creation and optimization of cams. CamTool fully integrates into the SIMOTION SCOUT user interface. In SIMOTION CamTool, you can create, edit and optimize cams with the aid of a graphical user interface.
  • Page 223 13.9 DCC programming system Additional references More information on this topic is available in ● Programming and Operating Manual SINAMICS/SIMOTION Editor description DCC ● SINAMICS/SIMOTION DCC Module Description Function Manual ● SIMOTION SCOUT Online Help SIMOTION SCOUT Configuration Manual, 11/2016...
  • Page 224 Product combinations 13.9 DCC programming system SIMOTION SCOUT Configuration Manual, 11/2016...

  • Page 225: Technical Specifications

    Quantity framework Technical specifications Note See also the function overview in Chapter 9 of the PM 21 Catalog as well as the Industry Mall (http://www.siemens.com/automation/mall). For quantity structures of SIMOTION devices, see: ● SIMOTION C Operating Instructions ● SIMOTION D4x5 Manual ●...
  • Page 226 Cam track Addition object Formula object Fixed gear Controller Sensor Table 14-2 Memory requirement of technology packages Technology package Memory requirement / KB TP TControl 1.700 TP CAM 7.700 TP PATH 8.500 TP CAM_EXT 9.500 SIMOTION SCOUT Configuration Manual, 11/2016...

  • Page 227: Appendix

    Program overview In this section, a program for positioning the connected axis is created in the MCC (Motion Control Chart) editor. The Getting Started section of the SIMOTION SCOUT online help contains a detailed description of an example configuration. Requirements ●...
  • Page 228 Appendix A.2 Creating an example program for axis positioning in SIMOTION SCOUT Creating a program with MCC 1. Open the Programs folder for the created SIMOTION device in the project navigator. 2. Double-click Insert MCC unit. 3. Enter the name motion_1 for the MCC unit.
  • Page 229 Appendix A.2 Creating an example program for axis positioning in SIMOTION SCOUT 16.Double-click the Position axis command. 17.Enter the value 2000 at Position. 18.Select Relative in the Type field. Figure A-3 Arrangement of the single-axis commands in MCC motion_1 19.Click OK.
  • Page 230 Appendix A.2 Creating an example program for axis positioning in SIMOTION SCOUT 10.Enter the following variable data in the MCC unit backgr. – In the Name field: Run – As the variable type, select: VAR_GLOBAL – As the data type, select: BOOL –...
  • Page 231 Appendix A.2 Creating an example program for axis positioning in SIMOTION SCOUT 12.In the Program structures command bar, click on the IF program branch icon. Figure A-5 IF program branch at basic commands 13.Double-click the IF program branch command. 14.Select Formula and enter the condition Run=true.
  • Page 232 Appendix A.2 Creating an example program for axis positioning in SIMOTION SCOUT 16.In the Task commands command bar, select the command Start task. This inserts the command. 17.In the Important commands command bar, select the command Variable assignment. This inserts the command.
  • Page 233 Appendix A.2 Creating an example program for axis positioning in SIMOTION SCOUT 22.Click OK to confirm. Figure A-8 Completed program of the BackgroundTask 23.Select MCC Chart > Accept and compile from the menu bar. The detail display in the Compile/Check output tab indicates how compilation is progressing and when it is complete.
  • Page 234 Appendix A.2 Creating an example program for axis positioning in SIMOTION SCOUT Assigning programs to the execution system 1. In the project navigator, double-click Execution system for the SIMOTION device. The execution system is opened in the working area. Figure A-9 Execution system of the SIMOTION device 2.
  • Page 235 Appendix A.2 Creating an example program for axis positioning in SIMOTION SCOUT 6. Assign the tecfault program to the TechnologicalFaultTask. Figure A-10 Assignment of the tasks in the task system 7. Click the Save and compile changes button. Loading the programs to the SIMOTION device and switching to RUN The toggle switch of the SIMOTION device is still set to STOP.
  • Page 236 Appendix A.2 Creating an example program for axis positioning in SIMOTION SCOUT 7. Click Start status. The value FALSE is displayed. SIMOTION SCOUT Configuration Manual, 11/2016...
  • Page 237 Appendix A.2 Creating an example program for axis positioning in SIMOTION SCOUT 8. Activate the setting in Control value. 9. Click Control. The active command is highlighted in yellow in the program. Figure A-11 Monitoring and controlling the variable in the BackgroundTask The motor now rotates at 6000 rpm and approaches the position 2000 mm.
  • Page 238 Appendix A.2 Creating an example program for axis positioning in SIMOTION SCOUT Figure A-12 Checking the positioning motion in the symbol browser of Axis_1 When the axis has finished positioning, a value of 2000 mm appears here. If the positioning is restarted, the actual position value increases by 2000 mm for each motion.

  • Page 239: Index

    PROFINET, 87 Access point Compatibility DEVICE, 148, 152 Software, 211 S7ONLINE, 152 Compatibility list Selecting, 153 SIMOTION SCOUT, 211 set, 152 Compile, 17 Access protection for projects Configuring SIMATIC Logon, 213 Interface card, 84 Accessible nodes, 192 Time of day, 161 Add-ons, 63 Configuring SCOUT V4.1...
  • Page 240 Keyboard operation, 49 Function generator, 188 LAD/FBD, 22 Programming, 120, 125 Toolbar, 124 Getting Started, 61 LAD/FBD program Getting Started with SIMOTION SCOUT Backing up, 125 Configuring the infeed, 94 Inserting, 122 Global device variables LAD/FBD source creating, 111 creating, 121...
  • Page 241 Elements in the project navigator, 40 Online Quantity framework, 225 Going, 153 Online help Searching, 60 Online multiuser mode, 137 OPC, 220 Recommended actions, configuration with SCOUT OPC UA, 220 V4.1 OPC XML DA, 220 Log files, 198 Open, 17 SIMOTION SCOUT Configuration Manual, 11/2016...
  • Page 242 Technology objects, 26 Programming languages, 19 Technology package Uninstalling, 29 CAM, 25 Upgrade authorization, 30 CAM_EXT, 25 Using the help, 54 DCBlib, 25 SIMOTION SCOUT Standalone Memory requirement, 226 Installing, 28 PATH, 25 TControl, 25 SIMOTION SCOUT Configuration Manual, 11/2016...
  • Page 243 Transferring License key, 31 XML format Exporting, 73 Underlicensing, 144 Importing, 73 Responses, 144 Uninstalling SIMOTION SCOUT, 29 Unit variables, 110 Units, 20 Upgrade Libraries, 164 Within a platform, 163 Without station change, 163 Upgrade authorization, 30 Use routing, 198...
  • Page 244 Index SIMOTION SCOUT Configuration Manual, 11/2016...

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