Page 1 Security information Preface Objectives and performance scope of the data interface Overview of data exchange SIMATIC with PCS 7 Requirements in PCS 7 PCS 7 Plant Automation Accelerator 3.0 Preparations Management of control module types Management of equipment Operating Manual module types Management of enumerations...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of contents Security information............................9 Preface ...............................11 Objectives and performance scope of the data interface ................13 Overview of data exchange with PCS 7 .....................15 Requirements in PCS 7 ..........................19 Preparations ...............................21 Creating a new engineering project ..................21 Opening a planning project ....................22 Creating the DCS structure ....................22 Standard ISA 88 in the unit structure ..................23 Management of control module types ......................25...
Page 4 Table of contents Working with basic requirements ...................45 Creating characteristics......................46 Description of the characteristics ...................47 8.10 Creating characteristics parameter ..................48 8.11 Exchanging control module assignments................49 Management of enumerations........................53 Creating enumeration types ....................53 Using enumerations in CMT/EMT ..................54 NE 150 import plugin ..........................55 10.1 NE 150 import ........................55 Type configurator plugin ..........................59...
Page 5 Table of contents 14.2 Adapting the assignment of the right-hand mouse button............89 14.3 Functional characteristics of the hardware objects ..............90 14.4 Information on identifying hardware components ..............90 14.5 Available HW modules ......................92 14.6 GSD[ML] importer ........................92 14.6.1 GSD / GSDML information.....................92 14.6.2 Objective and performance scope of the interface..............92 14.6.3...
Page 6 Table of contents 14.13.1 Update type usages ......................140 14.13.2 Updating usages / instances ....................141 14.13.3 Updating CM below EM/EMT....................142 14.13.4 Legend ..........................144 14.13.5 Variant administration ......................144 14.14 Using symbol tables ......................145 14.14.1 Symbol table ........................145 14.14.2 Importing symbolic addresses into a symbol table...............145 14.14.3 Refreshing the symbol table....................146 14.15...
Page 7 Table of contents 17.12 Exporting ET 200PA SMART modules from PAA to PCS 7..........172 17.13 Exporting ET 200iSP modules from PAA to PCS 7 .............173 Import from PCS 7 to PAA........................175 18.1 IO channel implementation ....................175 18.2 Hardware transfer ........................175 18.3 Attributes of CM ........................176 18.4...
Page 8 Table of contents 20.5 Reference to the navigation assistant ..................204 20.6 Type configurator reference plugin ..................204 20.7 Excel import reference plugin....................206 20.8 Standard table X01N00020 Assembly updater properties mapping PCS 7......207 Glossary ..............................209 Plant Automation Accelerator 3.0 Operating Manual, 04/2019, A5E46351208-AA...
Page 9: Security Information
Siemens’ products and solutions undergo continuous development to make them more secure. Siemens strongly recommends that product updates are applied as soon as they are available and that the latest product versions are used. Use of product versions that are no longer supported, and failure to apply the latest updates may increase customer’s exposure to cyber...
Page 10 Security information Plant Automation Accelerator 3.0 Operating Manual, 04/2019, A5E46351208-AA...
Page 11: Preface
General knowledge in the area of automation engineering, basic knowledge of SIMATIC PCS 7, COMOS and PAA is required to understand this documentation. Guide The PAA documentation also includes references to the SIMATIC PCS 7 documentation. This enables you to quickly access the required documentation. Accessing PAA documentation The relevant versions of the documentation for PAA is available on the internet pages of the PAA (https://mall.industry.siemens.com/mall/en/WW/Catalog/Products/10326822).
Page 12 Preface Plant Automation Accelerator 3.0 Operating Manual, 04/2019, A5E46351208-AA...
Page 13: Objectives And Performance Scope Of The Data Interface
PCS 7 Plant Automation Accelerator (PAA) project and the PCS 7 project, you can work in either of the two programs. The objective is a "digital plant" through integrated engineering with PAA and SIMATIC PCS 7. In the digital plant, plant planners and plant operators work on the same database and thus generate uniform engineering.
Page 14 Objectives and performance scope of the data interface ● Enumeration value ● Hardware: – Station, slave (central, slave) – Subnetwork, bus (global subnet) Exceptions The following graphic data is ignored after the import in PAA: ● No import of the graphical arrangements of the hardware configuration in HW Config of STEP 7.
Page 15: Overview Of Data Exchange With Pcs 7
Overview of data exchange with PCS 7 Bidirectional data exchange During data exchange between PAA and PCS 7, data can be transferred and synchronized bidirectionally. For transfer and synchronization, there are the following options: ● Direct data exchange: if PAA and PCS 7 are installed on the same PC. As such, the types and instances of equiment modules or control modules from PAA and PCS 7 can be read out and contrasted via the import service of the Automation Interface (AI).
Page 16: With Pcs
Overview of data exchange with PCS 7 Perform at least the following sequences to exchange engineering data between PAA and SIMATIC PCS 7: Plant Automation Accelerator 3.0 Operating Manual, 04/2019, A5E46351208-AA...
Page 17 Overview of data exchange with PCS 7 Preparation 1. Prepare PCS 7 See chapter Requirements in PCS 7 (Page 19). 2. Preparing PAA – Preparing the PAA engineering project See chapter Opening a planning project (Page 22). – Creating the DCS structure See chapter Creating the DCS structure (Page 22).
Page 18 Overview of data exchange with PCS 7 Finishing processes 1. Linking PAA attributes and PCS 7 attributes where applicable See chapter Linking attributes from PAA and PCS 7 (Page 159). 2. Exporting from PAA to PCS 7 See chapter Export from PAA to PCS 7 (Page 165). 3.
Page 19: Requirements In Pcs 7
Requirements in PCS 7 Requirements for control module types In order to work with control modules in PAA, the following conditions must be met: ● The PCS 7 project is part of a multiproject ● The multiproject contains a master data library ●...
Page 20 Requirements in PCS 7 Plant Automation Accelerator 3.0 Operating Manual, 04/2019, A5E46351208-AA...
Page 21: Preparations
5. Click the "..." button next to "Project structure". The "Select project structure for <project name>" window opens. 6. Select the node "X01 SIMATIC PCS 7 Plant Automation Accelerator" here. 7. Confirm your selection with "OK". COMOS Platform Administration manual, You can find more information on this topic in the keyword "Administration of projects and working layers".
Page 22: Opening A Planning Project
You can find more information on this topic in the PCS 7 documentation. Requirement ● The project presetting for SIMATIC PCS 7 is set in the product properties. See also chapter Creating a new engineering project (Page 21). Procedure 1.
Page 23: Standard Isa 88 In The Unit Structure
Preparations 6.4 Standard ISA 88 in the unit structure Using the pipe sign "|" A pipe sign "|" can be entered in the name of a PAA object of the plant hierarchy. A pipe sign in the name has an undesirable effect on the creation of a SystemFullName. A SystemFullName is created from the name of the owner and its own name, whereby the components of the name are separated by a pipe sign "|".
Page 24 Preparations 6.4 Standard ISA 88 in the unit structure Plant Automation Accelerator 3.0 Operating Manual, 04/2019, A5E46351208-AA...
Page 25: Management Of Control Module Types
Management of control module types Creating a control module type Requirement The "Type configurator" plugin is open. See also chapter Opening the Type configurator plugin (Page 59). Procedure 1. Select the "Insert new object > Control module type" command in the menu bar of the plugin. The shell for a control module type is created in the "Type library"...
Page 26: Creating Control Modules
Management of control module types 7.3 Structure of control module types Creating control modules Requirement ● The "Type configurator" plugin is open. See also chapter Opening the Type configurator plugin (Page 59). ● You have created a control module type. See also chapter Creating a control module type (Page 25).
Page 27 Management of control module types 7.3 Structure of control module types Structure ① Permanent folder templates (PAA & COMOS) ② General collecting folder for all templates of the PCS 7 interface ③ A collecting folder for enumerations types ④ A collecting folder for templates (For example, CMTs or Functions) ⑤...
Page 28 Management of control module types 7.3 Structure of control module types ⑮ Parameter or block variable of the control module ⑯ Signal ⑰ Channel request for the signal Optional blocks (variants) Optional blocks are used to define the minimum size and the maximum size of a control module type.
Page 29: Importing Control Module Types
Management of control module types 7.4 Importing control module types Importing control module types Requirement ● The project is open. See chapter Opening a planning project (Page 22). ● The structure of control module types is clear. See chapter Structure of control module types (Page 26). Procedure 1.
Page 30: Managing Variants Using Optional Blocks
Management of control module types 7.5 Managing variants using optional blocks You then have the option of editing the imported control module types and exporting the changes to PCS 7. The control module type is automatically placed on the function diagram, which is created in the @Template node.
Page 31: Synchronizing Cm Variants
Management of control module types 7.7 Creating control variables See also Engineering in PAA (Page 89) Synchronizing CM variants Objective: Import an instance from PCS 7 to PAA for which no suitable variant exists in PAA ● Variant is generated in the PAA library ●...
Page 32: Managing Low Scale / High Scale / Unit
Management of control module types 7.8 Managing Low Scale / High Scale / Unit Procedure 1. Right-click on an equipment module in the "Type structure" column and select the "Insert new object > <Parameters>" command in the shortcut menu. 2. Define the details of the control variables in the "Type attributes" column. 3.
Page 33 Management of control module types 7.8 Managing Low Scale / High Scale / Unit This unit is transferred automatically into the corresponding integer value (according to IEC 61158) during the transfer to PCS 7. Note To change the unit group you need COMOS administrator rights or the function rights "Base data".
Page 34 Management of control module types 7.8 Managing Low Scale / High Scale / Unit Procedure Follow the steps below to create a Unit: 1. Navigate to a signal below the CM instance. 2. Open the properties of the signal and select "Attributes > Automation Interface". 3.
Page 35: Creating Or Changing The Unit Groups In Bulk
Management of control module types 7.9 Creating messages 7.8.2 Creating or changing the unit groups in bulk Introduction In order to change the unit of the CM signals in bulk or to change the existing units, use the software query "A40 Signals" in the Units tab. Additional information on the query is available in the "Help"...
Page 36: Creating A Cm In The Dcs Structure
Management of control module types 7.10 Creating a CM in the DCS structure Requirements ● The "Type configurator" plugin is open. See also section Opening the Type configurator plugin (Page 59). ● An equipment module has been created. See also section Creating a control module type (Page 25).
Page 37: Creating Aggregated Cmts
Management of control module types 7.11 Creating aggregated CMTs Linking a CM with position using a unit pointer 1. Select the CM. 2. Open the properties of the CM. 3. Select the "General" tab. 4. Drag&drop the desired position from the unit structure into the "Unit" field. Note Setting unit pointers in bulk A query is prepared under the "DCS structure"...
Page 38: Using References
Management of control module types 7.12 Using references 9. Create an Aggregated CMT Template in the DCS structure and change the Name of ACMT template to LC101 for example. 10.Create the instance of Aggregated CMT in the DCS structure using the engineering task. 11.The CM instances will be created with the suffix value appended to the CM names in the Aggregated CMT.
Page 39 Management of control module types 7.12 Using references We distinguish between the following types of references: ● Global variable reference Connection to data blocks ● Block variable reference Connections to CFC block connections, that are not defined in the "Type configurator" plugin or in the technological editor for the exchange between PAA and PCS 7 ●...
Page 40 Management of control module types 7.12 Using references 6. To close a reference, select the symbol of the reference and in the context menu, select the command "Close reference". If PAA finds the referenced block and the reference can be closed, a connection is made from the textual reference.
Page 41: Management Of Equipment Module Types
Management of equipment module types Creating an equipment module (type) Requirement The "Type configurator" plugin is open. See also chapter Opening the Type configurator plugin (Page 59). Procedure 1. Select the "Insert new object > Equipment module (type)" command in the menu bar of the plugin.
Page 42: Copying An Equipment Module (Type)
Management of equipment module types 8.3 Deleting an equipment module (type) Copying an equipment module (type) Requirement The "Type configurator" plugin is open. See also chapter Opening the Type configurator plugin (Page 59). Procedure 1. Select the shell of an equipment module. 2.
Page 43: Creating Control Variables
Management of equipment module types 8.5 Creating messages Creating control variables Requirements ● You use control variables for configuring parameters and for external interconnections. ● The "Type configurator" plugin is open. See also chapter Opening the Type configurator plugin (Page 59). ●...
Page 44: Using Cm Below Emt
Management of equipment module types 8.6 Using CM below EMT Requirements ● The "Type configurator" plugin is open. See also section Opening the Type configurator plugin (Page 59). ● An equipment module has been created. See also section Creating an equipment module (type) (Page 41).
Page 45: Working With Basic Requirements
Management of equipment module types 8.7 Working with basic requirements 3. Right-click on an equipment module and select "Insert new object > Control module" from the context menu. 4. The CM is created below the EMT and cannot be used for control module assignment. Working with basic requirements Introduction With the help of the "Basic requirement"...
Page 46: Creating Characteristics
Management of equipment module types 8.8 Creating characteristics Note Basic requirements do not apply to the EMT instance Control modules in an EMT defined as the basic requirement do not apply to instancing. In this case, assign specific control modules to make sure that the associated work types at the points of application are still allowed and functional.
Page 47: Description Of The Characteristics
Management of equipment module types 8.9 Description of the characteristics Description of the characteristics Control strategies You can use control strategies to define different industrial processes. Step sequences are controlled based on the control strategies. Control strategies are important for the superordinate recipe control level (batch systems).
Page 48: Creating Characteristics Parameter
Management of equipment module types 8.10 Creating characteristics parameter Parameters A parameter is used to influence the behavior of a basic function at a concrete instance, e.g. with options. Another example for using parameters is the instance-specific configuration of limits. Bit memories Bit memories are required for storing values temporarily.
Page 49: Exchanging Control Module Assignments
Management of equipment module types 8.11 Exchanging control module assignments 1. Open the "Type configurator" plugin. 2. Navigate to a specific characteristic (for example, Timers), where parameter is not created yet. 3. For example, select "New > TIMER Time > IO PInput Pulse" from the context menu in the Navigator.
Page 50 Management of equipment module types 8.11 Exchanging control module assignments Importing CM assignment from PCS 7 to PAA defined in EM instance The following prerequisits are to be available in PCS 7 and PAA before importing: ● CM created using existing CMT below EMT and defined as basic requirement (both in PAA &...
Page 51 Management of equipment module types 8.11 Exchanging control module assignments ● Instance of EMT created (in PAA) – EMT template needs to be created first – Execute the engineering task to get an EM instance See also chapter Editing software engineering using engineering tasks (Page 136). ●...
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Page 53: Management Of Enumerations
Management of enumerations Creating enumeration types Note Working with central enumeration types If you wish to work with a central enumeration library, create this in the base project. Export the enumeration types by means of the XML export and then import these into your engineering project.
Page 54: Using Enumerations In Cmt/Emt
Management of enumerations 9.2 Using enumerations in CMT/EMT Using enumerations in CMT/EMT Requirements ● You have created at least one enumeration type. Enumeration type should be have minimum one enumeration value below it, if you use it on CM/CMT instances. See also chapter Creating enumeration types (Page 53).
Page 55: Ne 150 Import Plugin
NE 150 import plugin 10.1 NE 150 import Introduction "NE 150 import" plugin is used to import the data from the NE 150 files and the corresponding mapping file in an excel format. The NE 150 import component will read the NE 150 files (either xml or aml) and Hierarchy folders and CM instances can be imported into PAA.
Page 56 3. Click on the "..." button to select the "NE 150 file" and the "Library file". Note The library file can be found in the NE 150 folder in the path "C:\ProgramData\Siemens\PCS 7 Plant Automation Accelerator\V3.0\NE150 Plant Automation Accelerator 3.0...
Page 57 NE 150 import plugin 10.1 NE 150 import 4. Uncheck the "Import into new working layer" option to import the file to the existing working layer. By default the option will be checked. 5. Click "Import". Errors, warnings, and messages related to the import are displayed in the status window. So the user can know the status, any errors or warnings while execution.
Page 58 NE 150 import plugin 10.1 NE 150 import Result Once the import is done, the NE 150 structure including the Hierarchy objects, CM instances and Attributes are created below the DCS structure as shown in the example image below. Plant Automation Accelerator 3.0 Operating Manual, 04/2019, A5E46351208-AA...
Page 59: Type Configurator Plugin
Type configurator plugin 11.1 Objective of the type configurator The type configurator is used for the large-scale creation of CMT/EMT as well as variant handling. 11.2 Opening the Type configurator plugin Requirements An engineering project is open. Procedure 1. In the menu bar, select the "Plugins > Automation > PCS 7 interface > Type configurator" command.
Page 60: Large-Scale Operations
Type configurator plugin 11.5 Aggregated CMTs 11.4 Large-scale operations Objective Creation of N elements from the following list: ● Control module ● Parameter ● Signal ● Message ● Status ● Command or values at CMT ● Function or enumeration Procedure 1.
Page 61: Variant Overview
Type configurator plugin 11.8 Creating functions 11.6 Variant overview You have the possibility to obtain a graphical overview of all the variants of a CMT. Proceed as follows to do this: 1. Open the "Type configurator" plugin 2. Open the "Variant overview" 11.7 Graphical properties The representation of the graphical properties on the Function diagram can be adapted for the...
Page 62 Type configurator plugin 11.8 Creating functions Note Report script option The new report script option FunctionsAndBlocksPlacingMode is available. This script option is relevant when the functions are imported from PCS 7 and are automatically placed on the function diagram. This option controls the placing behavior of functions on the function diagram. By default it is set to "0"...
Page 63: Configuring Messages
Type configurator plugin 11.9 Configuring messages See also Type configurator reference plugin (Page 204) 11.9 Configuring messages You can configure the message types. The associated data can be found in the database as follows: Name of the message type Y10|M40|A10|Y10M40N00005 Name of the message class Y10|M40|A10|Y10M40N00015 Abbreviation for group display Y10|M40|A10|Y10M40N00016 In addition, five new attributes are available for messages.
Page 64 Type configurator plugin 11.9 Configuring messages Plant Automation Accelerator 3.0 Operating Manual, 04/2019, A5E46351208-AA...
Page 65: Predefined Queries
Predefined queries 12.1 Predefined queries Predefined queries are the queries defined for PCS 7 hardware and software objects in PAA. The Query structure is defined on "Units" and "Locations" tab. 12.2 Query structure on Units tab Introduction The "QRY-SW Query folder" is a predefined folder consisting of software object queries for PAA user and also the user can create his own queries under "User defined queries"...
Page 66 Predefined queries 12.2 Query structure on Units tab 4. Right-click on the "QRY-SW Query folder" node and select "New < User defined queries" command in the context menu. 5. The "User defined queries" folder is created and the structure is shown in the image below. Note Only two levels of user defined queries can be created.
Page 67 Predefined queries 12.2 Query structure on Units tab Control modules The "Control modules" query collects all control modules. Sub control modules The "Sub control modules" query collects all sub control modules. Parameters The "Parameters" query collects all parameters. Signals The "Signals" query collects all signals. Library file for Excel/NE 150 import plugin The "Library file for Excel/NE 150 import plugin"...
Page 68: Query Structure On Locations Tab
Predefined queries 12.3 Query structure on Locations tab ● Unit Set implementation for channel requests ● Set CM assignment at EM instances Note Start objects(s) The "Start object(s) field is empty by default and the user can drag&drop the desired object. Set unit pointer for CM/EM instances The "Set unit pointer for CM/EM instances"...
Page 69 Predefined queries 12.3 Query structure on Locations tab Procedure 1. Select the "Locations" tab. 2. Right-click on the project node and select "New < QRY-HW Query folder " command in the context menu. 3. The "QRY-HW Query folder" is created including the "DCS HW object view" and the "Queries for HW engineering"...
Page 70 Predefined queries 12.3 Query structure on Locations tab Profinet slaves The "Profinet slaves" query collects all Profinet slaves. For example, ET 200 stations (support Profinet), Compact Field Unit (CFU), IE/PB Link and so Queries for HW engineering The "Queries for HW engineering" folder has the following query elements: ●...
Page 71: Excel Import Plugin
Excel import plugin 13.1 Objective of Excel import Introduction In PAA 3.0 the "Excel import" plugin is redesigned with improved and advanced functionalities compared to the previous version. You can use the "Excel import" plugin to import the plant hierarchies, CM instances, hardware, parameters and signals. The revised "Excel import" plugin is very flexible to map the data from excel worksheet to the objects or attributes in PAA, which makes the plugin more user friendly.
Page 72 4. Select the signal list. Note The user can use the example signal list file (English and German files) available in the path "C:\ProgramData\Siemens\PCS 7 Plant Automation Accelerator\Vx.y\Excel" after installation. 5. Select the required worksheet from the drop down list of the "Worksheet" field.
Page 73 The library file is required only when you want to use the "Signal" and "Parameter" mapping classes. Note The user can use the example Library file in the path "C:\ProgramData\Siemens\PCS 7 Plant Automation Accelerator\Vx.y\Excel" after installation. Note When the user selects any invalid library file, an error dialog will pop-up, Signal/Parameter will be empty, but the data is still populated for TH, CM and HW.
Page 74 Excel import plugin 13.1 Objective of Excel import 11.Do the required configuration in the tree structure of the "Column mapping" area. Note ● The Preview window is used to display all the columns mapped to each property. In column mapping preview window, "Data" row changes as per the selection of "Start row" and "Caption"...
Page 75 It is possible to load the example configuration files "Example_Signallist_EN_V1.0" and "Example_Signalliste_DE_V1.0" based on the signal list examples in "C:\ProgramData \Siemens\PCS 7 Plant Automation Accelerator\Vx.y\Excel". 14.The "DCS" option is selected by default in the "Target structure for signal engineering" setting under "Options" area 15.Uncheck the "Import into working layer"...
Page 76: Flexible Assignments In Excel Import
Excel import plugin 13.2 Flexible assignments in Excel import See also Configuring ET 200 stations using HW configuration tool (Page 124) 13.2 Flexible assignments in Excel import Introduction The user has the flexibility to map the required columns from the excel worksheet to the corresponding objects or attributes in PAA and can customize and save the configuration for later use.
Page 77 Excel import plugin 13.2 Flexible assignments in Excel import Mapping classes structure Column Description "Name" You enter a name according to the following scheme in this column: A+ 3 numbers incremented in steps of 10. For example: "A010" Default: "A010" "Description"...
Page 78: Automatic Generation Of Library Files
Excel import plugin 13.3 Automatic generation of library files Example of TH mapping labels structure Properties structure Column Description "Name" You enter a name according to the following scheme in this column: A+ 3 numbers incremented in steps of 10. For example: "A010" Default: "A010"...
Page 79: Importing Technological Hierarchy (Th)
Excel import plugin 13.5 Importing CM After executing the query, you can export the signal and parameter list to an excel file using the "Export data..." icon on the toolbar of the plugin menu. See also "Library file for Excel/NE 150 import plugin" section in Query structure on Units tab (Page 65), for more information on the query element.
Page 80: Importing Parameter Values
Excel import plugin 13.6 Importing Parameter values Prerequisites ● PCS 7 Library with CMTs needs to be imported to the PAA project (For example, BPCMT_Lib_V1.0) ● If needed, then CMT Variants can be created via the "Type configurator" plugin See also Management of control module types (Page 25) and Type configurator plugin (Page 59).
Page 81: Importing Signal Values
Excel import plugin 13.7 Importing Signal values Prerequisites ● PCS 7 Library with CMTs needs to be imported to PAA project (For example, BPCMT_Lib_V1.0) ● If needed then CMT Variants can be created via the "Type configurator" plugin ● If AS assignment on CM is needed, then the corresponding S7 400 station is needed ●...
Page 82 ● Create "MyUnit" in the COMOS unit system (Administrator > Base data > Unit system); for example, Unit group "Z05" and Unit "Z05.AA100". ● Create the Unit in PCS 7 unit file (C:\Program Files (x86)\SIEMENS\STEP7\S7DATA \Units), range for user defined units 1-199. For example, <Unit ComosText="MyUnit"...
Page 83: Importing Hardware (Hw)
Excel import plugin 13.8 Importing hardware (HW) 4. To add different spellings for the same Unit, for example "m can be written as m2", follow the steps below: – Navigate to System tables Y10|X01|A10|X01N00024 Unit mapping COMOS PCS 7. – Navigate to the value "A240" and add a value in the column "Value 4" using the delimiter ";", for example, m ;m2.
Page 84 Excel import plugin 13.8 Importing hardware (HW) ● Redundant configuration (2 subnets) on 1 IO station ● Redundant configuration (2 subnets), 2 redundant slots on 1 IO station ● Redundant configuration (2 subnets), 2 redundant slots on 2 IO stations See also Objective of Excel import (Page 71) and Flexible assignments in Excel import (Page 76).
Page 85 Excel import plugin 13.8 Importing hardware (HW) Prerequisites ● Single or redundant S7 400 AS stations need to be created in the PAA project. AS names and subnet/subnet B names should be as mentioned in excel file. Note For redundant stations, a Subnet B must also be configured. Note Importing bundle information of ET 200M The bundle information generated while creating ET 200M station can be imported.
Page 86 Excel import plugin 13.8 Importing hardware (HW) Importing redundant ET 200 slave (2 subnets) on 1 IO station Map the properties of the HW object in the "Column mapping" tree as per the table below: Station Subnet Subnet B Slave Slave (re‐...
Page 87 Excel import plugin 13.8 Importing hardware (HW) See also Importing Technological hierarchy (TH) (Page 79) Importing CM (Page 79) Plant Automation Accelerator 3.0 Operating Manual, 04/2019, A5E46351208-AA...
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Page 89: Engineering In Paa
Engineering in PAA 14.1 Transfer of logic blocks Note Data loss when using standard logic blocks - defective data transfer The logic blocks used in COMOS are no longer used in PAA. The logic blocks available on the Function diagram can therefore be not used. Instead, use the following procedure via functions.
Page 90: Functional Characteristics Of The Hardware Objects
Available HW modules For more information on available HW modules, refer to the "Manufacturer_devices_PA_Accelerator*.xlsx" list in the PAA Setup. See also Excel list of the hardware objects (http://w3.siemens.com/mcms/industrial-automation- systems-simatic/en/manual-overview/tech-doc-pcs7/simatic_pcs7_v811/Pages/Default.aspx) 14.4 Information on identifying hardware components Objective All hardware components that are imported or exported through the PCS 7 interface must receive a unique description both in PAA and in PCS 7.
Page 91 Engineering in PAA 14.4 Information on identifying hardware components Basics of slot rules in PCS 7 Both the slot rules of the rack and the connection rules of the bus system are important for the identification of a hardware component in PCS 7. As a general rule, SIMATIC controls are structured as follows: ●...
Page 92: Available Hw Modules
Engineering in PAA 14.6 GSD[ML] importer 14.5 Available HW modules Reference For more information on available HW modules, refer to the "Manufacturer_devices_PA_Accelerator*.xlsx" list in the PAA Setup. 14.6 GSD[ML] importer 14.6.1 GSD / GSDML information The transfer of GSD / GSDML information is possible The following application cases are possible with PAA: ●...
Page 93: Importing Gsd / Gsdml Files
Engineering in PAA 14.6 GSD[ML] importer ● Defining and documenting the I/O assignment of a modular device ● Providing the information on the implementation of the devices in the DCS system Plugins The following plugins are available in the menu "Plugins > Automation > PCS 7 interface": Plugin Description "Import GSD[ML] files"...
Page 94 Engineering in PAA 14.6 GSD[ML] importer 3. Select the "Plugins > Automation > PCS 7 interface > Import GSD[ML] files" command from the menu bar. The plugin opens and the "Select target" tab is enabled. 4. Select a node where the GSD /GSDML file has to be imported: 5.
Page 95 Engineering in PAA 14.6 GSD[ML] importer 8. "Select GSD[ML] files" tab is enabled and select one of the following options: – To import GSD / GSDML files from the Internet, click the "Add URLs..." button. Copy the desired URLs to the "Add URLs" window. Confirm your entries.
Page 96 Engineering in PAA 14.6 GSD[ML] importer – To import GSD / GSDML files that are stored locally, click the "Add files..." button. Select the desired file. Click "Open". Confirm your entries. The selected files can be seen in the "Selected files" area. Repeat the last two steps for each additional file that you want to import.
Page 97: Exchanging Gsdml Between Paa And Pcs 7
Engineering in PAA 14.6 GSD[ML] importer 10.The progress can be seen in the Import dialog and the "Output" area shows the created structures as shown in the image below. 11.Click "Finish" once the imported is completed. Note ● If a GSD file is imported into "@Local" node and in the base object, the GSD device in the "@Local"...
Page 98: Assigning Gsd Objects
Engineering in PAA 14.6 GSD[ML] importer Prerequisit The GSDML objects are imported into PAA and PCS 7 with the same language (English is default). See also Importing GSD / GSDML files (Page 93). Importing from PCS 7 to PAA While importing the GSDML objects from PCS 7 follow the steps below: 1.
Page 99 Engineering in PAA 14.6 GSD[ML] importer Requirement ● GSD data has been imported. See also chapter Importing GSD / GSDML files (Page 93). ● Objects with the attribute "PMD.PMD_ACF864_001_000" or "Y30T00001.GSDFile" are available in the plant structure. Objects with this attribute are available, for example, on the "Base objects"...
Page 100: Hardware Engineering In The Navigator
Engineering in PAA 14.7 Hardware engineering in the Navigator 14.7 Hardware engineering in the Navigator 14.7.1 Creating the new physical structure via Right mouse click Introduction The new physical structure can be created through the right mouse click in the "Locations" tab (available on Cabinet &...
Page 101 Engineering in PAA 14.7 Hardware engineering in the Navigator Procedure 1. Add ET 200 stations under "Cabinet" or "Field location" object from the context menu as shown in the image below. In this procedure, images are shown for ET 200SP HA as an example. 2.
Page 102 Engineering in PAA 14.7 Hardware engineering in the Navigator 3. Select the "New > desired objects" from the context menu of the mounting rail as shown in the image below. Note The right mouse structure is only located under the rail/rack, not at the terminal modules or interface module.
Page 103 Engineering in PAA 14.7 Hardware engineering in the Navigator The structure will be identical to the physical structure in the cabinet at plants. Note If there is a space between the slots (For example, one module in slot 4 and the next module in slot 7), then empty Terminal / Bus modules are created between the modules.
Page 104: Profinet And Profibus
Engineering in PAA 14.7 Hardware engineering in the Navigator ET 200 station Power supply (PS) PS label PS name ET 200PA SMART Single Redundant ET 200iSP Single Redundant 14.7.2 PROFINET and PROFIBUS You have the option of using both PROFIBUS and PROFINET. Only PROFINET is mentioned in the examples in the following sections.
Page 105 Engineering in PAA 14.7 Hardware engineering in the Navigator Example The following example shows the associated connections of the manufacturer devices in PAA. Plant Automation Accelerator 3.0 Operating Manual, 04/2019, A5E46351208-AA...
Page 106 Engineering in PAA 14.7 Hardware engineering in the Navigator Plant Automation Accelerator 3.0 Operating Manual, 04/2019, A5E46351208-AA...
Page 107: Configuring A Simatic Station
Engineering in PAA 14.7 Hardware engineering in the Navigator The example looks like this in the Topology editor of PCS 7: 14.7.3 Configuring a SIMATIC station Requirement ● The "Locations" tab is displayed in the Navigator. ● A plant has been created. Creating a SIMATIC station 1.
Page 108: Configuring The Central Processing Unit (Cpu)
Engineering in PAA 14.7 Hardware engineering in the Navigator Equipping a SIMATIC station with hardware 1. Select the station in the Navigator. 2. Select the "New > > Rack <required rack>" command in the shortcut menu of the station. The rack is used to mount the assemblies. 3.
Page 109: Creating An Interface Module As Distributed I/O
Engineering in PAA 14.7 Hardware engineering in the Navigator Procedure 1. Select the central processing unit (CPU) in the Navigator. 2. Open the properties of the central processing unit (CPU). 3. In the "Name" field, enter the value in accordance with the slot number of the CPU in the rack.
Page 110: Equipping Interface Modules With I/O Modules
Engineering in PAA 14.7 Hardware engineering in the Navigator 14.7.6 Equipping interface modules with I/O modules Requirement ● The interface modules have been created as distributed I/O. See chapter Creating an interface module as distributed I/O (Page 109). ● The "Locations" tab is displayed in the Navigator. Procedure 1.
Page 111: Configuring Io Modules
Engineering in PAA 14.7 Hardware engineering in the Navigator 14.7.7 Configuring IO modules Requirement ● The central processing unit (CPU) is configured See chapter Configuring the central processing unit (CPU) (Page 108). ● The interface modules of the distributed I/O are equipped with IO modules. See chapter Equipping interface modules with I/O modules (Page 110).
Page 112: Creating A Redundant Simatic Station
Engineering in PAA 14.7 Hardware engineering in the Navigator Requirements ● The "Locations" tab is displayed in the Navigator. ● A plant has been created including the cabinet or field location. Creating a CFU 1. Select the object "Plant > Building > Floor, level > Room, Control center > Cabinet". Select the object "Plant >...
Page 113 Engineering in PAA 14.7 Hardware engineering in the Navigator Creating a SIMATIC station 1. Select the object "Plant > Building > Floor, level > Room, Control center". 2. Select the "New > Cabinet" command from the context menu of the room. The cabinet is created below the room.
Page 114: Creating A Redundant I/O
Engineering in PAA 14.7 Hardware engineering in the Navigator See also Management of control module types (Page 25) Creating a redundant I/O (Page 114) 14.7.11 Creating a redundant I/O Requirement ● Two SIMATIC stations are created for redundant hardware. See chapter Creating a redundant SIMATIC station (Page 112). ●...
Page 115: Using The Dp/Pa Coupler
Engineering in PAA 14.7 Hardware engineering in the Navigator See also Assigning redundant fieldbus via engineering task (Page 118) 14.7.12 Using the DP/PA coupler Introduction The DP/PA coupler is used to achieve a better separation of tasks, as it establishes smaller subnets inside the fieldbus system.
Page 116: Using The Ie/Pb Link
Engineering in PAA 14.7 Hardware engineering in the Navigator 14.7.13 Using the IE/PB link Introduction PAA supports PROFIBUS DP devices to connect to a PROFINET IO system via a IE/PB Link. Procedure 1. Create a station as master. 2. To create a slave, use a gateway such as a IE/PB link. You can select the following command from the context menu of the cabinet: "New >...
Page 117: Editing Hardware Engineering Via Engineering Tasks
Engineering in PAA 14.8 Editing hardware engineering via engineering tasks 14.8 Editing hardware engineering via engineering tasks 14.8.1 Assigning a field bus to a DP slave via a task Requirement ● The hardware engineering has been performed in the Navigator. –...
Page 118: Assigning Redundant Fieldbus Via Engineering Task
Engineering in PAA 14.8 Editing hardware engineering via engineering tasks 14.8.2 Assigning redundant fieldbus via engineering task Requirement ● The hardware engineering has been performed in the Navigator. – A station has been created for redundant hardware and equipped with hardware. –...
Page 119 Engineering in PAA 14.8 Editing hardware engineering via engineering tasks Note For redundant ET 200SP HA excecute all the four assigned fieldbuses. See also Software engineering in the Navigator (Page 133) Plant Automation Accelerator 3.0 Operating Manual, 04/2019, A5E46351208-AA...
Page 120: Hardware Engineering With The Configuration Tool
Engineering in PAA 14.9 Hardware engineering with the configuration tool 14.9 Hardware engineering with the configuration tool 14.9.1 HW configuration tool Introduction The HW configuration tool is used to compile available, released hardware configurations. All necessary components are generated at the same time. The applied rules are compatible with PCS 7 V9.0.
Page 121 Engineering in PAA 14.9 Hardware engineering with the configuration tool Requirement The required PCS 7 version is selected using the "Select version" in the "Customer settings" categories of the properties windows of the project . Note Only the modules of the selected PCS 7 version will be available. Procedure The procedure below describes the HW configuration tool in general.
Page 122: Configuring As Bundle Using Hw Configuration Tool
Engineering in PAA 14.9 Hardware engineering with the configuration tool ● Do all the required I/O configuration in the "I/O configuration" area depending on the I/O to be configured. Note A module can only be selected once. – Common I/O settings –...
Page 123 Engineering in PAA 14.9 Hardware engineering with the configuration tool Procedure The HW configuration tool is used to configure the AS Bundle and described as below: 1. Select the "AS Bundle" tab. 2. Drag&drop the target object from the Navigator to the "Target node" field in the "Set location as owner"...
Page 124: Configuring Et 200 Stations Using Hw Configuration Tool
Engineering in PAA 14.9 Hardware engineering with the configuration tool 5. Click on the "Create" button. Note If the "Create" button is pressed a second time a new station is created. 6. Subsequently you find the HW under the location structure in the selected target node. 7.
Page 125 Engineering in PAA 14.9 Hardware engineering with the configuration tool Procedure The HW configuration tool is used to configure the ET 200 family I/O modules and described as below: 1. In the menu bar, select the "Plugins > Automation > PCS 7 interface > "HW configuration tool"...
Page 126 Engineering in PAA 14.9 Hardware engineering with the configuration tool 5. Do all the required I/O configuration in the "I/O configuration" area depending on the I/O module to be configured. Note ● A module can only be selected once. ● Refer the tables below for more information. –...
Page 127 Engineering in PAA 14.9 Hardware engineering with the configuration tool User needs to fill the following details for ET 200 stations: ET 200M ET 200iSP ET 200PA ET 200SP ET 200SP SMART Target ob‐ Required Required Required Required Required ject Rack Required Required...
Page 128 Engineering in PAA 14.9 Hardware engineering with the configuration tool Note ● The "Bundle" check box is enabled by default for the ET 200M station and bundle components. ● If the "Bundle" check box at a bundle element or at the station is deselected all bundle check boxes are deselected.
Page 129: Configuring Ws Bundle Using Hw Configuration Tool
Engineering in PAA 14.9 Hardware engineering with the configuration tool 14.9.4 Configuring WS Bundle using HW configuration tool Procedure The HW configuration tool is used to configure the WS Bundle and described as below: 1. In the menu bar, select the "Plugins > Automation > PCS 7 interface > "HW configuration tool"...
Page 130: Configuring Pcs 7 Box Using Hw Configuration Tool
3. Drag&drop the target object from the Navigator to the "Target Object" field in the "Set location as owner" area. 4. Click the "Start SIMATIC PCS 7 Box online configurator" button to do online configuration. Note The system should be connected to the internet to do online configuration using "Start SIMATIC PCS 7 Box online configurator".
Page 131 Engineering in PAA 14.9 Hardware engineering with the configuration tool 5. The configuration web page opens as shown in the image below, do the required configuration and click the "Result" tab to see the configuration details. 6. Click on the "Write back to COMOS" button, the web page closes and returns back to the HW configuration tool window.
Page 132: Extended Hardware Parameters
● In the XML control file "AIaS7ExtHWParameter.xml" define which hardware parameters form part of the data exchange. This file is in the "Program Files (x86)\SIEMENS\STEP7\S7DATA\AIS7AD" directory. In this XML file, an entry is available for each hardware parameter that begins with the expression "<HWParameter name".
Page 133: Software Engineering In The Navigator
Engineering in PAA 14.11 Software engineering in the Navigator Note Standard values in the export When using the extended hardware parameters, the standard values are not transferred. If you wish to use the standard values from PCS 7, carry out an import from PCS 7. Note No automatic consistency check of the hardware configuration In PAA, no consistency check of the set HW parameters is carried out.
Page 134: Working With Channel Requests
Engineering in PAA 14.11 Software engineering in the Navigator PAA structure in comparison to plant hierarchy in PCS 7 The plant hierarchy in PCS 7 can include up to 8 levels. A 4-level plant hierarchy is used in this example: ①...
Page 135: Optional: Creating And Configuring Process Tags
Engineering in PAA 14.11 Software engineering in the Navigator Procedure 1. Select the instance of the control module in the DCS structure in the Navigator. 2. Navigate beneath the signal under the instance of the process tag to the channel request. 3.
Page 136: Optional: Linking Hardware And Software: Implementing Channels
Engineering in PAA 14.12 Editing software engineering using engineering tasks 14.11.4 Optional: Linking hardware and software: Implementing channels Requirement ● Hardware engineering has been performed. See chapter Editing hardware engineering via engineering tasks (Page 117). ● The process tags have been created and configured. See chapter Optional: Creating and configuring process tags (Page 135).
Page 137: Displaying The Sw Interface Tab And Creating Tasks
Engineering in PAA 14.12 Editing software engineering using engineering tasks See also Displaying the SW interface tab and creating tasks (Page 137) 14.12.2 Displaying the SW interface tab and creating tasks Requirement ● Software engineering has been performed. See chapter Software engineering in the Navigator (Page 133). ●...
Page 138: Assigning A Control Module Type To The Dcs Structure
Engineering in PAA 14.12 Editing software engineering using engineering tasks 14.12.3 Assigning a control module type to the DCS structure Requirement ● Hardware engineering has been performed. See chapter Editing hardware engineering via engineering tasks (Page 117). ● The "SW interface" tab of a folder in the DCS structure is displayed and the tasks have been created.
Page 139: Assigning A Control Module Type To A Function
Engineering in PAA 14.12 Editing software engineering using engineering tasks 14.12.4 Assigning a control module type to a function Requirement ● Hardware engineering has been performed. See chapter Editing hardware engineering via engineering tasks (Page 117). ● The "SW interface" tab of a function is displayed and the tasks have been created. See chapter Displaying the SW interface tab and creating tasks (Page 137).
Page 140: Assembly Updater Plugin
Engineering in PAA 14.13 Assembly updater plugin 14.13 Assembly updater plugin 14.13.1 Update type usages Introduction With the "Assembly updater" plugin, you apply changes to the types of already created instances of equipment modules (EMs), control modules (CMs) and functions. You can save the changes in a working layer.
Page 141: Updating Usages / Instances
Engineering in PAA 14.13 Assembly updater plugin Updating a subordinate control module To apply changes to a subordinate control module to the instances of an equipment module (type), proceed as follows: 1. Open the plugin. 2. Drag&drop the changed subordinate control module from the "Templates" node in the navigator to the "Refreshed template"...
Page 142: Updating Cm Below Em/Emt
Engineering in PAA 14.13 Assembly updater plugin See also chapter Update type usages (Page 140). Changing rules for the matching User can change the rules when the data at instance should be overwritten. See also chapter Standard table X01N00020 Assembly updater properties mapping PCS 7 (Page 207). 14.13.3 Updating CM below EM/EMT Introduction...
Page 143 Engineering in PAA 14.13 Assembly updater plugin Updating CM below EMT created using existing CMT 1. Edit the CMT. 2. Drag and drop the CMT into the "Assembly updater" to update the CMs below EMT. Note The CM instances below the EM instances are not visible. CM instances in Library below EMT / Aggregated CMT or CM instances in DCS structure are only visible.
Page 144: Legend
Engineering in PAA 14.13 Assembly updater plugin Note Control module assignment The update in "Control module assignment" is considered as per the following two use cases: ● Basic requirement is assigned in EMT "Assigned control module" attribute will not be taken into account on update and the attribute is not updated.
Page 145: Using Symbol Tables
Engineering in PAA 14.14 Using symbol tables 14.14 Using symbol tables 14.14.1 Symbol table Change options It is now possible to make the following changes: ● Selection of the displayed PH in the symbol name ● Manual entry of status, symbol (Y00A00505), address (Y00A00182), data type (Y00A00517), comment ((Y00A00011)) and signal designator ((Y00A00566)) ●...
Page 146: Refreshing The Symbol Table
Engineering in PAA 14.15 Engineering in the function diagram Procedure 1. Select the "Symbol table > Import symbol table" command in the context menu of the symbol table. 2. In the file system you select the symbol table from which you want to import the symbolic addresses.
Page 147 Engineering in PAA 14.15 Engineering in the function diagram Procedure 1. Select one of the following options: – If you are working with the DCS structure, select a signal below the control module. – If you are working with the unit structure, select a signal below a position. Open the folder "A20 Signal engineering"...
Page 148: Editing Equipment Modules On The Function Diagram
Engineering in PAA 14.15 Engineering in the function diagram 14.15.2 Editing equipment modules on the function diagram Requirement ● The function diagram is open. ● The equipment module was automatically placed on the function block diagram during the import or during the creation in the "Type configurator" plugin. See chapter Importing control modules and equipment modules (Page 180) and chapter Creating an equipment module (type) (Page 41).
Page 149: Using Cm Below Em/Emt In Function Diagram
Engineering in PAA 14.15 Engineering in the function diagram 14.15.3 Using CM below EM/EMT in function diagram Introduction The CM created below EM/EMT can be used in the function diagram. CM can be created newly or can be created from the existing CMT. Use cases CM created and not defined as basic requirement is displayed on the function diagram as separate block and can be used as normal CM in the function diagram.
Page 150: Example For Interlock Logic On Function Diagrams
Engineering in PAA 14.15 Engineering in the function diagram 14.15.5 Example for interlock logic on function diagrams Requirements ● An interlock logic has been created in function diagrams. See section Editing the logic on function diagrams (Page 149). Example The below example shows how the blocks are interconnected. Drag&drop a parameter of the function from the Navigator tree to the function diagram and connect directly to the CM.
Page 151: Navigating Between Connected Parameters/Signals
Engineering in PAA 14.15 Engineering in the function diagram 14.15.6 Navigating between connected parameters/signals You can navigate between the connected parameters/signals in the function diagram and can know where the partner of the connected parameter with the slot number is located in the document.
Page 152: Specifying The Measuring Ranges
Engineering in PAA 14.16 Specifying the measuring ranges Requirement ● Paramater of a CM (or function) is connected with a paramater of another CM (or function) ● Parameter from one CM is connected to a signal on another CM ● Parameter from one CM is connected to a parameter on two different CMs Procedure 1.
Page 153: Moving The Ph
Engineering in PAA 14.18 Working with negations 14.17 Moving the PH Moving of objects and hierarchies such as PH, CMT is now synchronized precisely between PCS 7 and PAA. This does not result in the PH being marked as "new" in the data transfer dialog. In PAA: The elements can be moved using drag&drop.
Page 154 Engineering in PAA 14.18 Working with negations Procedure 1. Select a connection. 2. The connection is displayed in magenta. 3. Select the "Settings > Signal is negated" entry in the context menu. 4. Confirm your entries. Example See also Using references (Page 38) Plant Automation Accelerator 3.0 Operating Manual, 04/2019, A5E46351208-AA...
Page 155: Connection Manager Plugin
Connection manager plugin 15.1 Creating and editing large quantity of connections Introduction In order to create large quantities of connections or references, use the "Connection manager" plugin. See also chapter Using references (Page 38). Requirement You have created CMs/EMs or functions with control variables, on which there are inputs and outputs.
Page 156: Connection Type
Connection manager plugin 15.2 Connection type Procedure 1. Open the "Connection manager" plugin. 2. Drag&drop the desired object into the "Start object" filed. 3. Change the "Connection type" to "Connection" in the menu bar of the plugin. 4. Enter the relevant connection partner in the "Target" column (For example, "DCS.TH01.F4712.F4712.I.PV_AH_Act") using "Copy text"/"Paste text"...
Page 157 Connection manager plugin 15.2 Connection type Connection type Description Editing possibilities Color Syntax in "Target" column Filter (shown in function di‐ agram) Textual reference Both parameters Yellow <PCS7 Projectname> ● write string into ● Input in Technological \TH01\TH02\CM\SubCM.Pa‐ "Target" column ●...
Page 158 Connection manager plugin 15.2 Connection type Connection type Description Editing possibilities Color Syntax in "Target" column Filter (shown in function di‐ agram) Block variable ref‐ Only one parame‐ Orange <PCS7 Projectname>\ ● write string into ● Input erence ter in Technologi‐ \TH01\TH02\\CM\SubCM.Pa‐...
Page 159: Linking Attributes From Paa And Pcs 7
Linking attributes from PAA and PCS 7 16.1 Configuring the mapping table of the signal designations Requirement ● Management of control modules types has been carried out. The templates of the control module types have been created. See chapter Management of control module types (Page 25). ●...
Page 160 Linking attributes from PAA and PCS 7 16.1 Configuring the mapping table of the signal designations 3. Drag&drop this attribute from the Navigator into the "Attribute" column. 4. For each attribute used, double-click in the "Link type" column and select the "Full dynamic" list entry.
Page 161: Using The Navigation Assistant
Linking attributes from PAA and PCS 7 16.2 Using the navigation assistant See also Adopting a mapping table as a template (Page 162) Reference to the mapping table (Page 202) 16.2 Using the navigation assistant Requirement The mapping table of the signal designations is open. See chapter Configuring the mapping table of the signal designations (Page 159).
Page 162: Example Of An Assignment
Linking attributes from PAA and PCS 7 16.4 Adopting a mapping table as a template 16.3 Example of an assignment Requirement ● The mapping table of the signal designations is open. See chapter Configuring the mapping table of the signal designations (Page 159). Procedure The following mapping applies based on the example in this documentation: PCS 7 attribute, "Y30T00001 Automation Interface"...
Page 163 Linking attributes from PAA and PCS 7 16.4 Adopting a mapping table as a template 3. Click the "Open mapping table" button. 4. Edit the mapping table according to these instructions: Reference to the mapping table (Page 202) Saving the mapping table To save the assignments to the control module type, follow these steps: 1.
Page 164 Linking attributes from PAA and PCS 7 16.4 Adopting a mapping table as a template Plant Automation Accelerator 3.0 Operating Manual, 04/2019, A5E46351208-AA...
Page 165: Export From Paa To Pcs 7
Export from PAA to PCS 7 17.1 Selective transfer To transfer specific TH folders or CM/EM instances, proceed as follows: 1. Open the Import/Export dialog. 2. Find the field "Selective transfer > Selected PH/CM/EM" 3. Select several instances or folders in the DCS structure. The following types are permitted: Hierarchy folder, CM/EM template / ACM template and CM/EM instances 4.
Page 166: Exporting Digitally Signed Xml Files
Export from PAA to PCS 7 17.3 Exporting digitally signed XML files: 17.3 Exporting digitally signed XML files: Note Security when performing data exchange via XML format ● Access to the transfer medium/transfer directory: When using the indirect data exchange via XML format between PAA and PCS 7, ensure that the transfer medium or the transfer directory of the XML files is only accessible to authorized persons.
Page 167: Exporting A Paa Project
Export from PAA to PCS 7 17.4 Exporting a PAA project 17.4 Exporting a PAA project Procedure 1. In the menu bar, select the "Plugins > Automation > PCS 7 interface > Import / Export PCS 7" command. 2. Select the "Export" tab. See also chapter Export tab (Page 201).
Page 168: Exporting The Technological Hierarchy
Export from PAA to PCS 7 17.6 Exporting instances 17.5 Exporting the technological hierarchy Objective Exporting the plant hierarchy to PCS 7. If there is already a plant hierarchy in PCS 7, the hierarchy folders are synchronized with one another. Procedure 1.
Page 169: Exporting Types
Export from PAA to PCS 7 17.7 Exporting types Procedure 1. In the menu bar, select the "Plugins > Automation > PCS 7 interface > Import / Export PCS 7" command. 2. Select the "Export" tab. See also chapter Export tab (Page 201). 3.
Page 170: Exporting The Hardware Configuration
Export from PAA to PCS 7 17.8 Exporting the hardware configuration 6. Select the "Library > CM/EM types" option in the "Filter" control group. Enumerations, commands and status, functions and message classes are managed in the same way as types. 7.
Page 171: Exporting Compact Field Unit With Pa Slaves From Paa To Pcs 7
Export from PAA to PCS 7 17.10 Exporting ET 200 I/O modules from PAA to PCS 7 17.9 Exporting Compact Field Unit with PA slaves from PAA to PCS 7 Requiremens Compact Field Unit (CFU) with PA slaves is created in PCS 7 project. Procedure 1.
Page 172: Exporting Et 200Sp Modules From Paa To Pcs 7
Export from PAA to PCS 7 17.12 Exporting ET 200PA SMART modules from PAA to PCS 7 17.11 Exporting ET 200SP modules from PAA to PCS 7 Procedure 1. In the menu bar, select the "Plugins > Automation > PCS 7 interface > Import / Export PCS 7"...
Page 173: Exporting Et 200Isp Modules From Paa To Pcs 7
Export from PAA to PCS 7 17.13 Exporting ET 200iSP modules from PAA to PCS 7 17.13 Exporting ET 200iSP modules from PAA to PCS 7 Note Following configurations can be exported ● ET 200iSP with single PROFIBUS interface module and 1 PS ●...
Page 174 Export from PAA to PCS 7 17.13 Exporting ET 200iSP modules from PAA to PCS 7 Plant Automation Accelerator 3.0 Operating Manual, 04/2019, A5E46351208-AA...
Page 175: Import From Pcs 7 To Paa
Import from PCS 7 to PAA 18.1 IO channel implementation When a signal is in both the DCS structure and in the plant structure, PAA cannot differentiate. To import the signal precisely into one of the structure, proceed as follows: Procedure 1.
Page 176: Attributes Of Cm
Import from PCS 7 to PAA 18.4 Managing PCS 7 libraries in COMOS The following devices are supported: ● PROFINET ● PROFIBUS PA ● GSD / GSDML data exchange ● Intelligent field devices PA/DP (Micromaster, SINAMICS (DriveES), Simocode) 18.3 Attributes of CM The data transfer now also takes into consideration the "Version"...
Page 177: Importing Digitally Signed Xml Files
Import from PCS 7 to PAA 18.5 Importing digitally signed XML files 18.5 Importing digitally signed XML files Note Security when performing data exchange via XML format ● Access to the transfer medium/transfer directory: When using the indirect data exchange via XML format between PAA and PCS 7, ensure that the transfer medium or the transfer directory of the XML files is only accessible to authorized persons.
Page 178: Importing A Pcs 7 Project
Import from PCS 7 to PAA 18.6 Importing a PCS 7 project 18.6 Importing a PCS 7 project Requirement Export from PAA to PCS 7 is complete. See chapter Export from PAA to PCS 7 (Page 165). Procedure 1. In the menu bar, select the "Plugins > Automation > PCS 7 interface > Import / Export PCS 7"...
Page 179: Importing The Technological Hierarchy
Import from PCS 7 to PAA 18.8 Effects of importing the plant hierarchy 18.7 Importing the technological hierarchy Procedure 1. In the menu bar, select the "Plugins > Automation > PCS 7 interface > Import / Export PCS 7" command. 2.
Page 180: Importing Control Modules And Equipment Modules
Import from PCS 7 to PAA 18.9 Importing control modules and equipment modules Effects of synchronization on existing hierarchy folders ● "Delete object in target" option: Deactivated Hierarchy folders are not deleted. Hierarchy folders that already exist are not duplicated. Effects of synchronization on a new hierarchy folder in PCS 7 Hierarchy folders from PCS 7 that are not available in PAA are added to the plant hierarchy of the "DSC Structure"...
Page 181: Importing Em/Emt From Pcs 7 Without Sequence Chain
Import from PCS 7 to PAA 18.10 Importing EM/EMT from PCS 7 without sequence chain 5. Click on the "Import" button. The "Data transfer - Generate/import" dialog opens. See also chapter Information in the Data transfer - Generate/import dialog (Page 195). 6.
Page 182: Importing The Hardware Configuration
Import from PCS 7 to PAA 18.11 Importing the hardware configuration The following objects related to EMT created in PCS 7 are not supported in PAA: ● Sequence chain ● EM (EM below EMT) ● Equipment phases ● Variants of EMs 18.11 Importing the hardware configuration Requirements...
Page 183: Importing Compact Field Unit With Pa Slaves From Pcs 7 To Paa
Import from PCS 7 to PAA 18.13 Importing ET 200SP HA from PCS 7 9. Click on the "Import" button. The "Data transfer - Generate/import" dialog opens. See also chapter Information in the Data transfer - Generate/import dialog (Page 195). Note No full synchronization in Automation Interface PC stations and other devices that cannot be configured using the hardware configuration...
Page 184: Importing Et 200Sp From Pcs 7 To Paa
Import from PCS 7 to PAA 18.14 Importing ET 200SP from PCS 7 to PAA The following configurations are possible: ● ET 200SP HA with single PROFINET interface module ● ET 200SP HA with redundant PROFINET interface module Note ET 200SP HA can be imported without Configuration plan, EI&C symbol, Assembly plan and external properties.
Page 185: Importing Et 200M From Pcs 7 To Paa
Import from PCS 7 to PAA 18.16 Importing ET 200PA SMART from PCS 7 to PAA 18.15 Importing ET 200M from PCS 7 to PAA Requirements The PCS 7 project with ET 200M is created. Creating bundles while creating ET 200M station in chapter Configuring ET See also section 200 stations using HW configuration tool (Page 124).
Page 186: Importing Et 200Isp From Pcs 7
Import from PCS 7 to PAA 18.17 Importing ET 200iSP from PCS 7 Result The hardware is imported to the current PAA project and the new physical structure is created including the bus modules and profile rail. 18.17 Importing ET 200iSP from PCS 7 Requirements The PCS 7 project with ET 200iSP is created.
Page 187: Working With Reports
Working with reports 19.1 Signal connections on Function diagram When the Function diagram is opened, the connection between the control module signal and the connected unit signal is displayed. It is possible to navigate to the IO channel that is implemented with the channel request of the signal.
Page 188: I/O Report
Working with reports 19.3 I/O report Changing the Assembly plan for ET 200M The Assembly plan is used to represent the setup of the components with additional information like Power loss or the devices on rack/profile rail. Note Only the Rails 483mm/530mm/620mm are supported. The following configurations can be shown on the Assembly plan based on the new HW structure: ●...
Page 189: Bill Of Materials
Working with reports 19.4 Bill of materials Configuration In the properties of the report, you configure how the channels are to be displayed in the report on the "Attributes > Design" tab. You can combine the two options or select no option at all. Option Description "Grouped"...
Page 190: Configuration Plan
Working with reports 19.5 Configuration plan 19.5 Configuration plan Introduction Configration plan gives the overview of the plant configuration. The network configuration of S7 400 and ET 200 slaves are done using the connectors of the location objects in the configuration plan.
Page 191 Working with reports 19.5 Configuration plan ● Slave label is displayed and it is editable. ● The slave assembly plan can be opened via comos standard functionality. Right-click on the slave > "Navigate" > "Documents below" > "Assembly plan". Note ●...
Page 192: Configurable Symbols
Working with reports 19.7 Computer data sheet 19.6 Configurable symbols Adapting the symbols on a Function diagram is now possible. The following can be customized: ● Sequence of the connections ● Designation of the connections ● Position of the connections ●...
Page 193 Working with reports 19.7 Computer data sheet You can enter information directly into the computer data sheet. The attributes of the workstation are changed automatically. On the “Attribute > software" tab of the workstation, you can import a CSV file or enter the information directly into the list.
Page 194 Working with reports 19.7 Computer data sheet Plant Automation Accelerator 3.0 Operating Manual, 04/2019, A5E46351208-AA...
Page 195: Reference
Reference 20.1 Information in the Data transfer - Generate/import dialog Objective The "Data transfer - Generate/Import" dialog is the interface of the Automation Interface. This dialog enables you to import engineering data both in the engineering project and in the base project.
Page 196: Navigator
Reference 20.2 Navigator Calling help on the "Data transfer - Generate/import" dialog 1. Open the "Data transfer - Generate/import" dialog. 2. Click the "Help" button. See also Export from PAA to PCS 7 (Page 165) Import from PCS 7 to PAA (Page 175) 20.2 Navigator "Units"...
Page 197 Reference 20.2 Navigator Icon Description CM assignment Parameters Group folder for functions Function Group folder for status Status DCS structure: Icon Description DCS structure Hierarchy folder Hierarchy folder with S88 type definition "Unit" Hierarchy folder with S88 type definition "Subunit" Unit structure: Icon Description...
Page 198: Import / Export Pcs 7 Plugin
Reference 20.3 Import / Export PCS 7 plugin Icon Description Room Cabinet Station Rack Power supply Communication Central assembly 20.3 Import / Export PCS 7 plugin 20.3.1 Calling the Import / Export PCS 7 plugin Objective Transfer of engineering data between PCS 7 and PAA. Procedure 1.
Page 199: Import Tab
Reference 20.3 Import / Export PCS 7 plugin 20.3.2 Import tab Objective After selecting a PCS 7 project, you import the selected objects on this tab from PCS 7 to PAA. Control group Control element Description "Project selec‐ The "PCS 7 project" option The activated option enables you to import a PCS 7 tion"...
Page 200 Reference 20.3 Import / Export PCS 7 plugin Control group Control element Description "Filter > Library" "CM/EM types" option The following objects are included in the selected source project: ● All PCS 7 types After the import, the objects are created as follows: ●...
Page 201: Export Tab
Reference 20.3 Import / Export PCS 7 plugin 20.3.3 Export tab You export the selected objects from PAA to PCS 7 on this tab. Control group Control element Description "Project selec‐ The "PCS 7 project" option The activated option enables you to import a PCS 7 tion"...
Page 202: Reference To The Mapping Table
Reference 20.4 Reference to the mapping table Control group Control element Description "Filter > Library" "CM/EM types" option The following objects are included in the selected source project: ● All types in the "Project > PV Plant view" node "Enumerations" option The following objects are included in the selected source project: ●...
Page 203 Reference 20.4 Reference to the mapping table Calling a mapping table 1. Open the properties of a control module. 2. Select the "Attributes > Automation Interface" tab. 3. Click the "Open mapping table" button. Design You can find more information on this topic in the "COMOS Platform Administration" manual, keyword "Configuring a mapping table".
Page 204: Reference To The Navigation Assistant
Reference 20.6 Type configurator reference plugin 20.5 Reference to the navigation assistant You use the navigation assistant if you do not know the position of the source object in the unit tree. You can find additional information on this topic in the "COMOS Platform Administration" manual, keyword ""Properties"...
Page 205 Reference 20.6 Type configurator reference plugin "Types library" column Icon Tooltip Description "Insert New Object" By pressing this button you create new con‐ trol module types, enumerations and func‐ tions. See also chapter Creating a control module type (Page 25), chapter Creating a global command and status library (Page 59), chapter Creating enumeration types (Page 53) and chapter Creating functions...
Page 206: Excel Import Reference Plugin
Reference 20.7 Excel import reference plugin "Type attribute" column Icon Tooltip Description "Filter" By pressing this button you filter the display of the subordinate objects of the selected type. "Insert New Ob‐ By pressing this button you create characteristics in large quantities. One ject"...
Page 207: Standard Table X01N00020 Assembly Updater Properties Mapping Pcs 7
Reference 20.8 Standard table X01N00020 Assembly updater properties mapping PCS 7 20.8 Standard table X01N00020 Assembly updater properties mapping PCS 7 Area of application This list contains attributes which are considered in the “Assembly updater” plugin and are excluded on update. Node Standard tables >...
Page 208 Reference 20.8 Standard table X01N00020 Assembly updater properties mapping PCS 7 Structure Column Description "Name" You enter a name according to the following scheme in this column: A+ 3 numbers incremented in steps of 10. For ex‐ ample: "A010" Default: "A010" "Description"...
Page 209: Glossary
Glossary Administrator The administrator has the highest security level and hence all authorities. Critical functions, such as user management or database adjustments, are accessible only to administrators. Aggregated CMT Aggregated Control Module Type Alias Label Alternative labels which can be defined in the engineering view. Automation System (AS) that consists of Power supply, CPU and a communication module.
Page 210 Glossary Block A block is used to create multiple elements collectively. A base object with the "Block" creation option cannot be created as an engineering object itself. It only represents the individual elements. Block Flow Diagram Synonym for Process Flow Block Diagram (PFB). Report type in the FEED solution for process engineering in a two-dimensional space.
Page 211 Glossary Connection Manager It is a plugin used to to create large quantities of connections or references. Connections Engineering objects are interconnected by connectors. There are two types of connection: ● Connections without objects ● Object-based connections Abbreviation for Cache Validation Service. Database synchronization to ensure that all clients always access the latest information in the COMOS database.
Page 212 Glossary Eqipment Module Type Engineering Object Engineering objects are derived from base objects and embody a concrete object within the planning process. Engineering objects inherit all properties of their base object and also have concrete information on the special values and characteristic features of the base data. Engineering Project An engineering project is the sum of the technical, logical, and other data that is entered by the user during the concrete implementation of a project.
Page 213 Glossary Global Templates Global templates are located on the template branch of the base project. Global templates can be used in all engineering projects that are linked to the base project. General Station Description GSDML General Station Description Markup Language Hardware Configuration Tool It is a plugin used to used to configure the WS Bundle.
Page 214 Glossary Navigator The Navigator is the left-hand window in COMOS and is divided into three areas: ● Area for switching between projects and working layers ● Structure area ● Detail area The structure area is divided into several tabs. Here, you can manage the project data in object trees.
Page 215 Glossary Process Tag The process tag is neutral object in terms of resources. The process tag is used to connect the PLC configuration world (STEP 7, CFC etc.) with the OS configuration world (PCS 7 OS). It contains information about the location at which it exists at runtime (for example the network address and the memory area on the PLC) as well as information about specify OS-relevant properties.
Page 216 Glossary Symbolic name A symbolic name is a placeholder for a unique designation to be assigned at a later time, for example, an address. Symbolic names are often descriptive. Symbols Symbols are individual, graphical representations of objects in reports. An object may have different symbols for different diagram types.

Siemens SIMATIC PCS 7 Operating Manual

1 Security Information

2 Preface

3 Objectives and Performance Scope of the Data Interface

4 Overview of Data Exchange with PCS 7

5 Requirements in PCS 7

6 Preparations

7 Management of Control Module Types

8 Management of Equipment Module Types

9 Management of Enumerations

10 NE 150 Import Plugin

11 Type Configurator Plugin

12 Predefined Queries

13 Excel Import Plugin

14 Engineering in PAA

15 Connection Manager Plugin

16 Linking Attributes from PAA and PCS 7

17 Export from PAA to PCS 7

18 Import from PCS 7 to PAA

19 Working with Reports

20 Reference

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