Redundancy Ids - Siemens Simatic S7-1500R System Manual

Primary and backup CPU role assignment
The primary CPU and backup CPU roles are assigned by the S7-1500R/H redundant system
during pairing.
The redundant system compares the following criteria of the two SIMATIC memory cards
and prioritizes the assignment of roles:
● SIMATIC memory card contains a STEP 7 project
→ High priority
● SIMATIC memory card is empty and writable
→ Medium priority
● SIMATIC memory card:
– missing or
– inserted, is empty or is not writable
→ Low priority
Result:
If the two R/H CPUs have different priorities, the CPU with the higher priority becomes the
primary CPU.
If the priorities are identical, the R/H CPU with the lower CPU serial number becomes the
primary CPU (see nameplate on the CPU or on the CPU display).
Note
If an R/H CPU is in RUN mode, the assigned role does not change when pairing again.
9.3.4

Redundancy IDs

Introduction
For redundant operation, the two CPUs in the redundant system must process identical
project data. In SYNCUP, the operating system copies the content of the SIMATIC memory
card from the primary CPU to the backup CPU.
The load memories contain the project data of both CPUs. This duplication of the project
data is necessary for ensuring redundant operation. By assigning the redundancy IDs, you
define which project data a CPU uses for itself.
S7-1500R/H redundant system
System Manual, 10/2018, A5E41814787-AA
Commissioning
9.3 Commissioning procedure
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