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Siemens SIMATIC PCS 7 Service Manual

Process control system software update without utilization of new functions
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SIMATIC
Process Control System PCS 7
Software update without utilization
of new functions
Service Manual
Valid for PCS 7 V7.1 SP3 or higher to V8.0 Update 1
03/2012
A5E02779792-02
Preface
Introduction
Overview of the update tasks
Preparing for the software
update
Installation of PCS 7 and
Settings on the ES
Adaptations in the PCS 7
project on the ES
Adapt the central archive
server
Downloading of Target
Systems
Activate the operator stations
Updating SIMATIC BATCH
Software update for SIMATIC
Route Control
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  • Page 1 Preface Introduction Overview of the update tasks SIMATIC Preparing for the software update Process Control System PCS 7 Installation of PCS 7 and Software update without utilization Settings on the ES of new functions Adaptations in the PCS 7 project on the ES Service Manual Adapt the central archive server...

  • Page 2: A5E02779792

    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

    Table of contents Preface.................................5 Introduction..............................9 Selecting the Correct Documentation....................9 General Requirements........................10 Important Information for Software Update without Utilization of New Functions......11 Information on Products from the PCS 7-Add On Catalog............12 Licensing with the Automation License Manager................12 Overview of the update tasks........................15 Information about software update procedure................15 Overview of the Procedure......................15 Preparing for the software update......................19...
  • Page 4 Table of contents 6.2.6 How to update the hardware configuration for SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX RTX and SIMATIC PCS 7 AS RTX............................38 6.2.7 How to configure the SIMATIC PDM Server................39 Adaptations in NetPro and Conversion of the CFC/SFC Charts..........40 6.3.1 Overview of adaptations in NetPro and conversion of the CFC/SFC charts.......40...

  • Page 5: Preface

    This documentation provides a comprehensive overview of the steps you must take to adapt your existing PCS 7 process control system to the new SIMATIC PCS 7 version. It supports you in updating PCS 7 projects and guides you through installation and commissioning of the current software.
  • Page 6 Preface ● In the section "Hardware manuals for SIMATIC PCS 7 ..." – The manuals for components approved for a PCS 7 version ● In the section "Software manuals for SIMATIC PCS 7 ..." – The complete system documentation – The separate setup program for PCS 7 documentation and the PCS 7 help system for download.

  • Page 7: Process Control System Pcs

    Preface Documentation Contents Documentation All modules released for SIMATIC PCS 7 are listed Process Control System PCS 7; together with the following information: Released Modules ● Product designation ● Order number ● Firmware version ● Brief description Online Help for Describes the updating of WinCC projects.
  • Page 8 SIMATIC Process Control System PCS 7; Security Information Note whitepaper This can be downloaded via the Internet from the Customer Support (http:// www.siemens.automation.com/service) web pages under the following entry number 26462131 (http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/26462131). SIMATIC Process Control – Information on virus scanners can be found in the whitepaper System PCS 7;...

  • Page 9: Introduction

    Introduction Selecting the Correct Documentation Decision Process The selection and use of the correct documentation depends on the comprehensiveness of your software update. the current status of the software and any boundary conditions that may exist. The figure below shows you the documentation you should use to update a PCS 7 plant. PCS 7 fault-tolerant process control systems Software update without utilization of new functions...

  • Page 10: General Requirements

    ● Your PC hardware must meet the hardware requirements for PCS 7 V8.0 Update 1. pcs7 readme documentation on the Process Control For more information, refer to the System; SIMATIC PCS 7 DVD. ● A PC on which the PCS 7 software is to be installed must meet one of the following requirements: –...

  • Page 11: Important Information For Software Update Without Utilization Of New Functions

    Introduction 2.3 Important Information for Software Update without Utilization of New Functions Important Information for Software Update without Utilization of New Functions Requirements for Performing a Software Update PCS 7 Readme file. This ● PCS 7 can only run on operating systems that are listed in the file contains additional information pertaining to the operating systems and necessary service packs.

  • Page 12: Information On Products From The Pcs 7-Add On Catalog

    Information on Products from the PCS 7-Add On Catalog Important Information If you used PCS 7 add-on products (software packages or hardware components) in your process control system, contact your SIMATIC PCS 7 representative Licensing with the Automation License Manager Managing the License Keys Both license keys and authorizations can be transferred using the Automation License Manager.
  • Page 13 You can find an overview of the licenses and quantity structures in the on the Internet at Technical Support (http://www.siemens.com/automation/servic): ● Keyword: PCS7 licenses and quantity structures: Process Control System SIMATIC PCS 7; Licenses and Quantity Structures documentation. Additional information Process Control System PCS 7; PC Configuration and Authorization ●...

  • Page 15: Overview Of The Update Tasks

    Overview of the update tasks Information about software update procedure The following tables provide an overview of all of the necessary steps for updating software without utilization of new functions. Rules to Follow Based on the Tables ● Use these tables as guidelines for systematically carrying out all of the updating steps in a sequence.
  • Page 16 Updating the OS with the Project Migrator (Page 36) Check PH consistency (Page 37) Updating the hardware configuration (Page 38) (only applies in the current context to SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX RTX and SIMATIC PCS 7 AS RTX) Configure the PDM Server address (Page 39) (only for projects with SIMATIC PDM V7.0)

  • Page 17: Step Action Es Os Os As

    Overview of the update tasks 3.2 Overview of the Procedure Step Action server client Adjustments for the central archive server Adapting the central archives (Page 57) X1, X2 Downloading to target systems Downloading of Target Systems (Page 59) You can find more information on loading options in the Process Control System PCS 7;...

  • Page 19: Determine Archive Server Configuration Data

    Preparing for the software update Adapt the central archive server 4.1.1 Overview of Adaptations for Central Archiving Introduction If archive data is to be available after the software update, you must perform the steps listed below. Note The steps in this section apply only if one of the following servers is used for archiving in the PCS 7 project: ●...

  • Page 20: How To Determine The Configuration Data On The Archive Server

    Archive Server (CAS), or StoragePlus Server). Determining the database name, database path and archive share name 1. Use Windows Explorer to search for the "C:\Program Files\SIEMENS\StoragePlus \Common" folder. – When you have found the folder, look for the "StoragePlus.config" file in the detail view.

  • Page 21: How To Prepare The Software Update With Central Archiving

    Preparing for the software update 4.1 Adapt the central archive server 10.In the tree view, select the folder System > Shared Folders > Shares. 11.Look for the archive path in the list in the "Shared Path" column. The archive share name for the OS archives is displayed in the "Shared Folders" column in this line.

  • Page 22: How To Back Up The Archives Of The Central Archive Server

    Preparing for the software update 4.1 Adapt the central archive server Procedure 1. In the Windows Start menu, select the "Administration Console" command from the SIMATIC > StoragePlus submenu. 2. In the detail view, click "Detach". The catalog of all linked archive segments which have already been swapped out is displayed.

  • Page 23: Back Up The Libraries You Created (Page 26)

    Preparing for the software update 4.2 Preparatory tasks Procedure 1. Open Windows Explorer. 2. Select the database directory (DatabasePath). 3. Back up all the files from this directory (to CD or DVD, for example). Additional information Section "Overview of Updating the Servers for Central Archiving (Page 57)" Preparatory tasks 4.2.1 Overview of preparations...

  • Page 24: Exchanging Data Via Opc A&E

    Preparing for the software update 4.2 Preparatory tasks 4.2.2 Exchanging Data Via OPC A&E If you exchange data in the PCS 7 system by means of OPC A&E, observe the information in Process Control System PCS 7; OpenPCS 7 documentation when updating the software. 4.2.3 How to Back Up PCS 7 Project Data NOTICE...
  • Page 25 Preparing for the software update 4.2 Preparatory tasks Comparing Time Stamps 1. Open your PCS 7 project in SIMATIC Manager. 2. In the component view, select the chart folder of an AS. 3. Double-click on any chart. The CFC editor opens. 4.

  • Page 26: How To Back Up User Created Libraries

    Preparing for the software update 4.2 Preparatory tasks Backing Up OS Data If you want to operate the OS server on a newly installed PC following the software update, we recommend you back up the OS project of the OS server. By default, the configuration data and the archive data of the OS are stored in the OS project of the OS server.

  • Page 27: How To Export Operator And Display Texts

    Preparing for the software update 4.2 Preparatory tasks Additional information STEP 7 ● Online help for 4.2.5 How to Export Operator and Display Texts Requirement ● The required language is installed in your project. Note You can view the languages available in the project in SIMATIC Manager using the menu command Options >...

  • Page 29: Updating Pcs 7 (Page 29) Installing Additional Libraries

    ● Install the software for time synchronization when updating SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX and SIMATIC PCS 7 AS RTX. You can find information on the software for the automation system of SIMATIC PCS 7 PCS 7 Readme documentation on DVD 1 Process Control System;...
  • Page 30 Installation of PCS 7 and Settings on the ES 5.2 How to Update PCS 7 Note Hotfix and SQL server PCS 7 setup automatically installs the necessary hotfix and SQL server. Note Windows User Groups Members of the Windows user group "SIMATIC HMI" should not be members of the Windows user group "SQLServer2005MSSQLUser$<computer name>$WINCC"...

  • Page 31: Installation Of Additional Pcs 7 Libraries

    Note Required access rights for changing the project path The project path in "Storage location for projects/multi-projects" is set by default to "SIEMENS \STEP7\S7Proj" and all necessary access rights are set for this project path. If you use another project path, you need to set the necessary access rights using the "SimaticRights.exe"...
  • Page 32 1 , you need to install the PCS 7 V7.1 SP3 faceplates on the following PC stations after a new installation of PCS 7 : – Engineering station – All operator stations Process Control System; SIMATIC PCS 7 ● You can find the setup program for this on the DVD in the folder "Additional_Products\PCS7Faceplates__V7.1+SP3". NOTICE For an update without utilization of the new functions, please note that you should only use the blocks from the "PCS7 Library V71/Blocks+Templates"...

  • Page 33: How To Install Additional Pcs 7 Libraries

    This relates, for example, to PCS 7 Library V6.1+SP1+Upd17, PCS 7 Basis Library V7.1 SP3+Upd6 and PCS 7 Advanced Process Library V7.1 SP5+Upd3, which are located on the SIMATIC PCS 7 DVD 2/2 in the Additional_Products folder. This is necessary in order to guarantee proper functioning of the CFC driver generator.
  • Page 34 Installation of PCS 7 and Settings on the ES 5.4 How to Install Additional PCS 7 Libraries APL-Readme.rtf file ● PCS 7 Advanced Process Library: fpd-readme.wri file ● PCS 7 Faceplates: Software update without utilization of new functions Service Manual, 03/2012, A5E02779792-02...

  • Page 35: Updating The Hardware Configuration (Page 38)

    Update of a PCS 7 Project Basic procedure This section describes how to update your PCS 7 project for use with SIMATIC PCS 7. The software update is performed and completed offline on the ES. Thus, system operation is not affected.

  • Page 36: Changing The Configuration Of Multilingual Texts

    Adaptations in the PCS 7 project on the ES 6.2 General adaptations 6.2.2 Changing the Configuration of Multilingual Texts If you want to use additional interface languages, please take note of the information below. Changing Multilingual Texts If you want to display text in more than one language in PCS 7 (for example, message texts or OS area IDs), always use the export/import function to change the multilingual texts (menu command Options >...

  • Page 37: How To Check The Ph Consistency

    Adaptations in the PCS 7 project on the ES 6.2 General adaptations Procedure Carry out the following steps for each OS project: 1. In the SIMATIC > WinCC > Tools submenu of the Windows Start menu, select the menu command "Project Migrator". The "CCMigrator"...
  • Page 38 ● The assignments of CPs to the master systems are known. Procedure 1. Open the PC station in HW Config (SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX RTX or SIMATIC PCS 7 AS RTX). 2. Select the PROFIBUS CP to which the distributed I/O is connected.

  • Page 39: How To Configure The Simatic Pdm Server

    Adaptations in the PCS 7 project on the ES 6.2 General adaptations 6.2.7 How to configure the SIMATIC PDM Server Requirements ● The project/multiproject has been created. ● The SIMATIC PDM (Server) software package is installed on the Engineering Station. Note Requirements for the use of SIMATIC PDM Please observe the conditions for the use of SIMATIC PDM versions.

  • Page 40: Adaptations In Netpro And Conversion Of The Cfc/Sfc Charts

    Adaptations in the PCS 7 project on the ES 6.3 Adaptations in NetPro and Conversion of the CFC/SFC Charts 5. Open SIMATIC Manager in the component view. 6. In the project, select the engineering station in which you wish to insert the "PDM Server" object.

  • Page 41: How To Check And Adapt The Connection Data In Netpro

    Adaptations in the PCS 7 project on the ES 6.3 Adaptations in NetPro and Conversion of the CFC/SFC Charts 6.3.2 How to Check and Adapt the Connection Data in NetPro In NetPro, you check the configuration to the target stations: ●...

  • Page 42: How To Convert Cfc Charts And Sfc Charts

    Adaptations in the PCS 7 project on the ES 6.3 Adaptations in NetPro and Conversion of the CFC/SFC Charts 4. Check the connections to the various stations: AS-OS, AS-AS, ES-AS. You can make any necessary changes when the "cross-project network view" is deactivated.

  • Page 43: Adaptation Of Os-Relevant Settings

    Adaptations in the PCS 7 project on the ES 6.4 Adaptation of OS-relevant settings 5. Execute a complete compilation of the S7 program. 6. Download changes to the automation system. CAUTION Updating a Redundant OS During Operation (in accordance with manual Process Control System PCS 7;...

  • Page 44: Synchronization Of Os Basic Pictures, Local Computer Actions And Faceplates

    Adaptations in the PCS 7 project on the ES 6.4 Adaptation of OS-relevant settings 6.4.2 Synchronization of OS Basic Pictures, Local Computer Actions and Faceplates You have to transfer OS basic pictures and local computer actions to your project. The faceplates of the project can continue to be used.
  • Page 45 Adaptations in the PCS 7 project on the ES 6.4 Adaptation of OS-relevant settings Basic Data Dialog Area Note Action Top left This window lists all basic pictures having a different Activate the check boxes for all of the basic window product version and project version change date.

  • Page 46: Mixed Operation Of Faceplates From Different Versions Of Pcs 7

    Adaptations in the PCS 7 project on the ES 6.4 Adaptation of OS-relevant settings 6.4.4 Mixed Operation of Faceplates from Different Versions of PCS 7 Definition of Mixed Operation Mixed operation is the visualization of AS blocks from different PCS 7 versions on one OS client.
  • Page 47 Adaptations in the PCS 7 project on the ES 6.4 Adaptation of OS-relevant settings ● For block icons of the PCS 7 library: "@Template.pdl" or "@@PCS7Typicals.pdl" ● For APL block icons – PCS 7 V8.0 picture templates: - "@PCS7TypicalsAPLV8.pdl" - "@TemplateAPLV8.pdl" Note Using a picture template forPCS 7 V7.1 SP3 APL block icons The APL picture templates of PCS 7 V7.1 SP3 can continue to be used in PCS 7 V8.0...

  • Page 48: Adaptations For The Maintenance Station

    Adaptations in the PCS 7 project on the ES 6.5 Adaptations for the Maintenance Station 4. Select the "Yes, all pictures" check box. 5. Click "Next". 6. Select the template in the list which has been configured with the picture objects of the OS. (Default:@Template.pdl) 7.
  • Page 49 Adaptations in the PCS 7 project on the ES 6.5 Adaptations for the Maintenance Station Operating system of the MS Server OPC Server version Windows XP V7.0 Windows Server 2003 Windows Server 2008 Windows Server 2008 R2 V8.1 Windows 7 Requirements ●...

  • Page 50: How To Update The Diagnostics Settings

    Adaptations in the PCS 7 project on the ES 6.5 Adaptations for the Maintenance Station 11.Repeat steps 1 to 5 if using the MS Server in a redundant MS multiple station system. 12.Perform the following actions if the project contains field devices that were configured in SIMATIC PDM: –...

  • Page 51: How To Update The Diagnostics Screens

    Adaptations in the PCS 7 project on the ES 6.5 Adaptations for the Maintenance Station ● Overview screen The new "overview.pdl" overview screen will be created. Changes you inserted from the previous overview screen will be discarded. The previous overview screen will be renamed and saved to the "Graphics" folder of WinCC Explorer.

  • Page 52: Additional Options

    Adaptations in the PCS 7 project on the ES 6.6 Additional Options 3. Compile the OS of the maintenance station (changes). 4. Update the server data of the MS server. 5. Download the MS server. Additional information For information on options for accessing maintenance functions, refer to the following documentation: Process Control System PCS 7;...

  • Page 53: Work For The Os In Simatic Manager

    Adaptations in the PCS 7 project on the ES 6.7 Work for the OS in SIMATIC Manager Work for the OS in SIMATIC Manager 6.7.1 Overview of compiling Overview of the procedure Step Action server client Compiling the OS (Page 53) Adapting the OS client (Page 55) 6.7.2 How to Compile the OS...
  • Page 54 Adaptations in the PCS 7 project on the ES 6.7 Work for the OS in SIMATIC Manager Requirements ● The PC station has been configured. ● The configuration in CFC and SFC has been completed. NOTICE If you have changed unit and operator texts of the block types in the master data library, be sure to set your default language as the "Language for display devices".

  • Page 55: How To Make Adaptations For The Os Clients

    Adaptations in the PCS 7 project on the ES 6.7 Work for the OS in SIMATIC Manager 15.Follow the instructions on the screen. 16.If you wish to see a log of the compilation once it is complete, click the following buttons in the "Display Log"...

  • Page 57: Adapt The Central Archive Server

    Adapt the central archive server Overview of Updating the Servers for Central Archiving Overview of the Procedure Step Action server client Adapting the central archives (Page 57) X1, X2 X1 - to be performed only for the central archive server X2 - to be performed only on the StoragePlus server for central archiving Manually connected databases from CAS/Storage Plus PCS 7 <...
  • Page 58 Adapt the central archive server 7.2 How to adapt the archives of the Central Archive Server (CAS) ● The backed up data (LDF files and MDF files) can be accessed from the PC station of the CAS. ● The server data for the OS server are generated. Procedure 1.

  • Page 59: Downloading Of Target Systems

    Downloading of Target Systems Downloading of Target Systems Once you have updated your PCS 7 project offline, you must download the changes to the target systems. Information on Updating a Redundant OS in Runtime CAUTION Updating a Redundant OS During Operation (in accordance with manual Process Control System PCS 7;...

  • Page 61: Activate The Operator Stations

    Activate the operator stations Overview of activating the operator stations Introduction The following sequence applies when activating process mode (runtime): ● Master server (OS server) ● Standby server (redundant OS server) ● OS clients Overview of the procedure Step Action server client Checking the settings of the OS Servers (Page 61)

  • Page 62: How To Check The Settings On The Os Clients

    Activate the operator stations 9.3 How to Check the Settings on the OS Clients 7. Repeat steps 1 through 6 for the second OS server and all other redundant OS servers. Note If you have installed a new operating system or have changed the settings, restart the computer.

  • Page 63: Updating Simatic Batch

    Updating SIMATIC BATCH Introduction Note Please observe the following when updating the software from PCS 7 V7.1 SP3 (with SIMATIC BATCH V7.1 SP1) to PCS 7 V8.0 Update 1 (with BATCH V8.0 Update 1): ● To save the project "with reorganization", you first need to manually replace the BATCH application in the PC stations in HW Config.

  • Page 65: Software Update For Simatic Route Control

    Software update for SIMATIC Route Control 11.1 Updating SIMATIC Route Control Updating SIMATIC Route Control Process Control System PCS 7; SIMATIC Route You can find information about this in the Control documentation. NOTICE STOP of automation system required SIMATIC Route Control V8.0 requires functions from the PCS 7 V8.0 libraries. To load these libraries, a STOP of the automation system is necessary.

  • Page 67: Index

    Index Adaptations Library Basic pictures and local reactions of the computer, Backing up user-created libraries, 26 Installing additional libraries, 33 Central Archive Server, 21 License key, 13 Adapting the archives of the Central Archive Server, Licensing with the Automation License Manager, 13 Archive server Adaptations, 21 Adaptations for central archiving, 19, 57...
  • Page 68 Index Requirements, 10 Runtime data, 36 Selecting the Correct Documentation, 9 StoragePlus Adaptations, 21 Adapting Archives, 57 Backing up archives, 22 Detaching archive segments, 21 Determining the archive server configuration, 20 Overview of Adaptations, 19, 57 Updating BATCH, 63 OS with Project Migrator, 36 PCS 7 components that use SIMATIC Logon services, 52 PCS 7 project, 35...

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