Phase 3: Download Of Connections, Gateways And Changes To The As - Siemens Simatic PCS 7 Function Manual

● Updated Client_2 is connected to its preferred server Server_2.
● The system can be controlled from all OS clients.
Note
Maintenance client
If Server_2 is the maintenance server (last OS server pair to be updated in the project),
then the maintenance client (Client_2) can be started.
Maintenance client accesses to intelligent field devices are only possible after completion
of the software update.
7.10.5

Phase 3: Download of connections, gateways and changes to the AS

Introduction
In Phase 3, connections, gateways and CFCs are downloaded to the AS from NetPro by
downloading changes only.
Initial situation before phase 3
● Server_1 is master server in the PCS 7 project.
● The updated Server_2 is standby server in the updated PCS 7 project.
● Client_1 is connected to Server_1.
● Updated Client_2 is connected to its preferred server Server_2.
● The system can be controlled from all OS clients.
Requirements
● The PCS 7 project you are updating has already been updated on the ES.
● Configuration of the automation systems ready for download. All AS are compiled.
Procedure - Phase 3
Phase 3 / 1. ES: Transfer NetPro connection data and gateways to the AS
● Open NetPro and select your AS. Select the menu command PLC > Download to Current
Project > Connections and Gateways.
● Select the CPU you want to download to in the "Select Target Module" dialog box and exit
the dialog box by clicking "OK".
Phase 3 / 2. ES: Download CFCs to the AS
High Availability Process Control Systems (V9.0)
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