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Siemens SIMATIC PCS 7 Getting Started

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SIMATIC
Process Control System PCS 7
Getting Started (V8.1 with APL)
Getting Started
Valid for PCS 7 as of V8.1
07/2014
A5E32713210-AA
Preface
Creating the PCS 7 project
Configuring the hardware
and networks
Configuring the process tags
and the sequential control
Preparing the process picture
for automatic generation
Creating a unit by means of
copying
Programming and
interconnecting the process
tags
Compile and download
Adapting process pictures
Operating and monitoring the
process
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  • Page 1 Preface Creating the PCS 7 project Configuring the hardware and networks SIMATIC Configuring the process tags and the sequential control Process Control System PCS 7 Getting Started (V8.1 with APL) Preparing the process picture for automatic generation Creating a unit by means of copying Getting Started Programming and...
  • Page 2 Note the following: WARNING Siemens products may only be used for the applications described in the catalog and in the relevant technical documentation. If products and components from other manufacturers are used, these must be recommended or approved by Siemens. Proper transport, storage, installation, assembly, commissioning, operation and maintenance are required to ensure that the products operate safely and without any problems.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Preface.................................5 Creating the PCS 7 project...........................9 How to create the PCS 7 project....................9 Configuring the hardware and networks.....................13 How to Configure the Hardware.....................13 Editing the symbols in HW Config..................16 3.2.1 How to edit the symbols of the analog input module..............16 3.2.2 How to Edit the Symbols of the Analog Output Module............17 3.2.3...
  • Page 4 Table of contents Adapting process pictures..........................55 How to adapt process pictures....................55 Operating and monitoring the process.......................57 10.1 How to operate and monitor the process................57 Index................................63 Getting Started (V8.1 with APL) Getting Started, 07/2014, A5E32713210-AA...

  • Page 5: Preface

    Information About the Getting Started PCS 7 - First Steps Documentation Getting Started - First Steps documentation uses a straightforward sample project to illustrate the basic principles of the SIMATIC PCS 7 software components and how they interact during engineering and in a process mode context.
  • Page 6 ● S7-PLCSIM for simulating a SIMATIC S7-400 automation system Options for accessing PCS 7 documentation You can find the PCS 7 documentation at the following locations: Process Control System; SIMATIC PCS 7 DVD ● On the ● After installation, on the computer ●...

  • Page 7: Process Control System Pcs

    Process Control System; SIMATIC PCS 7 DVD PCS 7 documentation on the ● PCS 7 Readme (DVD version) PCS 7 Readme on the Process Control System; SIMATIC PCS 7 DVD contains important information about PCS 7 and takes precedence over the PCS 7 documentation Process Control supplied with the product.
  • Page 8 ● In the section "Hardware Manuals for SIMATIC PCS 7 ..." – The link to the latest manuals for components approved for a PCS 7 version. – The link to the latest manuals for approved SIMATIC PCS 7 industry software for PCS Catalogs, brochures, customer magazines and demo software...

  • Page 9: Creating The Pcs 7 Project

    Procedure Step Action Select the menu command SIMATIC Manager under SIEMENS SIMATIC products in the start menu or double-click the following icon on the desktop: SIMATIC Manager starts. If projects are still open in SIMATIC Manager, select the menu command File > Close until all projects are closed.
  • Page 10 Creating the PCS 7 project 2.1 How to create the PCS 7 project Step Action In step 4(4): ● Enter "fast" in the "Directory name" input box. ● Select a different storage location for the project if necessary. ● Click "Make". With an unmodified standard installation of PCS 7, the "Selection of the message number assignment"...
  • Page 11 Creating the PCS 7 project 2.1 How to create the PCS 7 project Result You have successfully created the "fast_MP" multiproject that includes a SIMATIC 400 station, a SIMATIC PC station and the "fast_Lib" master data library in SIMATIC Manager. The new multiproject is displayed in the Process Object view and in the Component view of SIMATIC Manager.
  • Page 12 Creating the PCS 7 project 2.1 How to create the PCS 7 project Getting Started (V8.1 with APL) Getting Started, 07/2014, A5E32713210-AA...

  • Page 13: Configuring The Hardware And Networks

    Configuring the hardware and networks How to Configure the Hardware Introduction The PCS 7 Wizard has created a SIMATIC 400 station, a SIMATIC PC station, and a master data library. Carry out the following configuration steps in HW Config: ● Create a communication interface. ●...
  • Page 14 Configuring the hardware and networks 3.1 How to Configure the Hardware Step Action ● If the hardware catalog is not visible, select the menu command View > Catalog. ● Select the current PCS 7 version from the "Profile" drop-down list. ●...
  • Page 15 Configuring the hardware and networks 3.1 How to Configure the Hardware Result In HW Config, the IM 153‑2 redundantly applicable interface module for the ET 200M distributed I/O station is extended with the addition of the analog/digital input/output modules. Getting Started (V8.1 with APL) Getting Started, 07/2014, A5E32713210-AA...

  • Page 16: Editing The Symbols In Hw Config

    Configuring the hardware and networks 3.2 Editing the symbols in HW Config Editing the symbols in HW Config 3.2.1 How to edit the symbols of the analog input module Introduction To allocate names to the addresses of the "AI8x12Bit" analog input module, assign symbolic names and comments for each address in the "Edit symbols"...

  • Page 17: How To Edit The Symbols Of The Analog Output Module

    Configuring the hardware and networks 3.2 Editing the symbols in HW Config Result 3.2.2 How to Edit the Symbols of the Analog Output Module Introduction To allocate names to the addresses of the "AO4x12Bit" analog output module, assign symbolic names and comments for each address in the "Edit symbols" dialog. The procedure is the same as for the analog input module.

  • Page 18: How To Edit The Symbols For The Digital Input Module

    Configuring the hardware and networks 3.2 Editing the symbols in HW Config Result 3.2.3 How to Edit the Symbols for the Digital Input Module Introduction To allocate names to the addresses of the "DI16x24V" digital input module, assign symbolic names and comments for each address in the "Edit symbols" dialog. The procedure is the same as for the analog input module.

  • Page 19: How To Edit The Symbols For The Digital Output Module

    Configuring the hardware and networks 3.2 Editing the symbols in HW Config Result 3.2.4 How to Edit the Symbols for the Digital Output Module Introduction To allocate names to the addresses of the "DO8xDC24V/0.5A" digital output module, assign symbolic names and comments for each address in the "Edit Symbols" dialog. The procedure is the same as for the analog input module.
  • Page 20 Configuring the hardware and networks 3.2 Editing the symbols in HW Config Result Getting Started (V8.1 with APL) Getting Started, 07/2014, A5E32713210-AA...

  • Page 21: Setting Up The Pc Interface

    Configuring the hardware and networks 3.3 Setting up the PC Interface Setting up the PC Interface 3.3.1 How to set up the Ethernet interface for the SIMATIC PC station Introduction In order to use S7-PLCSIM, you will need to set up an Ethernet interface for the SIMATIC PC station so that the OS variables can be compiled and a connection can be established between the AS and OS for PLCSIM.
  • Page 22 Configuring the hardware and networks 3.3 Setting up the PC Interface Result Getting Started (V8.1 with APL) Getting Started, 07/2014, A5E32713210-AA...

  • Page 23: Saving And Compiling Data In Netpro

    Configuring the hardware and networks 3.4 Saving and compiling data in Netpro Saving and compiling data in Netpro 3.4.1 How to Save and Compile the Configurations in NetPro Introduction The settings you configured in HW Config for the OS Ethernet interface are accepted by NetPro.
  • Page 24 Configuring the hardware and networks 3.4 Saving and compiling data in Netpro Result Getting Started (V8.1 with APL) Getting Started, 07/2014, A5E32713210-AA...

  • Page 25: Starting S7 Plcsim

    Configuring the hardware and networks 3.5 Starting S7 PLCSIM Starting S7 PLCSIM 3.5.1 How to Start S7-PLCSIM Introduction Once S7-PLCSIM has been started, you can download the Ethernet interface configured in HW Config from NetPro to the PLC. Requirements ● Configuration has been completed in HW Config. ●...

  • Page 26: Downloading The Target System

    Configuring the hardware and networks 3.6 Downloading the target system Downloading the target system 3.6.1 How to download the Ethernet interface from NetPro to the PLC Introduction The following section describes how to download the Ethernet interface configured in HW Config from NetPro to the PLC.
  • Page 27 Configuring the hardware and networks 3.6 Downloading the target system Result Getting Started (V8.1 with APL) Getting Started, 07/2014, A5E32713210-AA...
  • Page 28 Configuring the hardware and networks 3.6 Downloading the target system Getting Started (V8.1 with APL) Getting Started, 07/2014, A5E32713210-AA...

  • Page 29: Configuring The Process Tags And The Sequential Control

    Configuring the process tags and the sequential control How to Copy the CFC Charts from the Zip File to the Master Data Library Introduction PCS 7 AP Library Vxx for configuration Use the following standard templates from the purposes: ● MotorLean ●...
  • Page 30 Configuring the process tags and the sequential control 4.1 How to Copy the CFC Charts from the Zip File to the Master Data Library Step Action ● Navigate to the "fast_Lib" master data library in the folder "S7 Program(1)/Charts" in the "fast_MP"...

  • Page 31: How To Create A Project-Specific Cfc Chart

    Configuring the process tags and the sequential control 4.2 How to create a project-specific CFC chart How to create a project-specific CFC chart You have copied a chart or template to the master data library from a library or project. You can use this object as it is or modify it and then use it in the project.
  • Page 32 Configuring the process tags and the sequential control 4.2 How to create a project-specific CFC chart Procedure Step Action ● In the Component view in SIMATIC Manager , open the "S7 Program(1)/Charts" folder in the "fast_Lib" master data library. ● Select the "MotorLean" CFC chart. In the shortcut menu, select the menu command "Rename".
  • Page 33 Configuring the process tags and the sequential control 4.2 How to create a project-specific CFC chart Step Action ● In the Component view in SIMATIC Manager , open the "S7 Program(1)/Charts" folder in the "fast_Lib" master data library. ● Double-click on the "VALVE1" CFC chart. The CFC Editor opens.
  • Page 34 Configuring the process tags and the sequential control 4.2 How to create a project-specific CFC chart Figure 4-1 MOTOR1 Figure 4-2 VALVE1 Getting Started (V8.1 with APL) Getting Started, 07/2014, A5E32713210-AA...

  • Page 35: How To Copy The Cfc Charts Into The Project

    Configuring the process tags and the sequential control 4.3 How to Copy the CFC Charts into the Project How to Copy the CFC Charts into the Project Introduction Now copy the adapted and renamed CFC charts from the "fast_Lib" master data library in the "fast_Prj"...
  • Page 36 Configuring the process tags and the sequential control 4.3 How to Copy the CFC Charts into the Project Result The figure below shows the charts that were copied in the "Process tag types" folder. Getting Started (V8.1 with APL) Getting Started, 07/2014, A5E32713210-AA...

  • Page 37: How To Configure The Sfc Chart

    Configuring the process tags and the sequential control 4.4 How to Configure the SFC Chart How to Configure the SFC Chart Introduction The PCS 7 Wizard has created an SFC chart "SFC(1)" in the "Function(1)" folder of the "fast_Prj" project. The following section describes how to rename the SFC chart and adapt it for simulation.
  • Page 38 Configuring the process tags and the sequential control 4.4 How to Configure the SFC Chart Step Action ● In the SFC chart, open the shortcut menu of step (3) below the transition (2) and then select Object Properties. ● At the "Minimum:" entry in the "Runtimes" group, enter "10s" (without space). ●...
  • Page 39 Configuring the process tags and the sequential control 4.4 How to Configure the SFC Chart Result Getting Started (V8.1 with APL) Getting Started, 07/2014, A5E32713210-AA...

  • Page 40: How To Organize The Project Folder

    Configuring the process tags and the sequential control 4.5 How to Organize the Project Folder How to Organize the Project Folder Introduction The PCS 7 Wizard has created and named Unit(1) of the "fast_Prj" project. In the following, you will rename these hierarchy folders: ●...
  • Page 41 Configuring the process tags and the sequential control 4.5 How to Organize the Project Folder Result Getting Started (V8.1 with APL) Getting Started, 07/2014, A5E32713210-AA...
  • Page 42 Configuring the process tags and the sequential control 4.5 How to Organize the Project Folder Getting Started (V8.1 with APL) Getting Started, 07/2014, A5E32713210-AA...

  • Page 43: Preparing The Process Picture For Automatic Generation

    Preparing the process picture for automatic generation How to Prepare the Plant Display for Automatic Generation. Introduction To prepare for automatic process picture generation, take the steps described below. Requirements ● You have completed the session in the PCS 7 Wizard "New Project". ●...
  • Page 44 Preparing the process picture for automatic generation 5.1 How to Prepare the Plant Display for Automatic Generation. "Customize Plant Hierarchy" dialog box Getting Started (V8.1 with APL) Getting Started, 07/2014, A5E32713210-AA...

  • Page 45: Creating A Unit By Means Of Copying

    Creating a unit by means of copying How to create a unit by copying the "UNIT_A" unit Introduction The following section describes how to copy "UNIT_A" to the "PLANT" folder in the Plant view. During copying, a duplicate of UNIT_A is generated, including all of its configured objects. You need to rename the copied objects.
  • Page 46 Creating a unit by means of copying 6.1 How to create a unit by copying the "UNIT_A" unit Result Getting Started (V8.1 with APL) Getting Started, 07/2014, A5E32713210-AA...

  • Page 47: Programming And Interconnecting The Process Tags

    Programming and interconnecting the process tags How to program and interconnect the process tags Introduction To assign parameters to and interconnect process tags, you must first insert the signals in the Process Object view and then modify the parameter values. Requirement ●...
  • Page 48 Programming and interconnecting the process tags 7.1 How to program and interconnect the process tags Step Action ● Find the row in the table with the following entries: Chart column; "MOTOR1" entry and Block column; "FbkRun" entry ● Open in the corresponding "Signal" column from the shortcut menu. Select the Insert Signal menu command.
  • Page 49 Programming and interconnecting the process tags 7.1 How to program and interconnect the process tags Step Action ● In the right window of the Process Object view, click the "Parameters" tab. ● Split the right window into two sections, as described in step 3 above. The left window displays the "Chart"...
  • Page 50 Programming and interconnecting the process tags 7.1 How to program and interconnect the process tags Getting Started (V8.1 with APL) Getting Started, 07/2014, A5E32713210-AA...

  • Page 51: Compile And Download

    Compile and download How to Compile and Download Objects Introduction You have now completed all preparations for compiling and downloading the objects. Configure all settings required for compilation and download of the charts and OS in the "Compile and Download Objects" dialog box. Requirements ●...
  • Page 52 Compile and download 8.1 How to Compile and Download Objects Step Action ● Select the check box for the "OS(1)" folder in the "Compile" column in the "Compile and Download Objects" dialog box. ● Click the "OS(1)" folder and then on "Edit" in the "Settings for Compilation/Download" group.
  • Page 53 Compile and download 8.1 How to Compile and Download Objects Result The edited "Compile and Download Objects" dialog box is shown in the figure below. The following log file is displayed on completion of the compilation and download. The warnings can be ignored here.

  • Page 54: How To Set The Cpu To Run/P In S7-Plcsim

    Compile and download 8.2 How to Set the CPU to RUN/P in S7-PLCSIM How to Set the CPU to RUN/P in S7-PLCSIM Introduction After the objects have been compiled and downloaded, the simulation of the CPU has to be switched over from the "STOP" state to the "RUN-P" state. Requirements ●...

  • Page 55: Adapting Process Pictures

    Adapting process pictures How to adapt process pictures Introduction To operate and monitor the process, open the OS in SIMATIC Manager and activate the OS project. You can make any changes or expansions you like to process pictures in the Graphics Designer of the WinCC Explorer .
  • Page 56 Adapting process pictures 9.1 How to adapt process pictures Step Action Select the File > Save menu command. Select the File > Exit menu command. The Grafics Designer closes. Result The "Show/Hide Tag" object is inserted into the "Picture(3).Pdl" process picture. Getting Started (V8.1 with APL) Getting Started, 07/2014, A5E32713210-AA...

  • Page 57: Operating And Monitoring The Process

    Operating and monitoring the process 10.1 How to operate and monitor the process Introduction To operate and monitor the process, open the OS in SIMATIC Manager and activate the OS project. Note You can modify and expand the automatically generated pictures - Picture(3) from the "UNIT_A"...
  • Page 58 Operating and monitoring the process 10.1 How to operate and monitor the process Step Action Select the menu command File > Activate in the WinCC Explorer . WinCC Runtime starts. ● If the user interface language of WinCC Runtime does not match the user interface language of the SIMATIC Manager, change to key set 2 by clicking the "Key set change"...
  • Page 59 Operating and monitoring the process 10.1 How to operate and monitor the process Step Action ● Change to keyset 2 by clicking "Keyset change" on the bottom left of the user interface. ● Click "SFC Visualization" in key set 2. The "Open SFC"...
  • Page 60 Operating and monitoring the process 10.1 How to operate and monitor the process Result Work area with opened faceplate of PIDCTRL1: Execution of the sequential control system (Step 9 to 11): Getting Started (V8.1 with APL) Getting Started, 07/2014, A5E32713210-AA...
  • Page 61 Operating and monitoring the process 10.1 How to operate and monitor the process Operation List (step 10): Exit WinCC Runtime To exit WinCC Runtime, click the following symbol: Getting Started (V8.1 with APL) Getting Started, 07/2014, A5E32713210-AA...
  • Page 62 Operating and monitoring the process 10.1 How to operate and monitor the process Getting Started (V8.1 with APL) Getting Started, 07/2014, A5E32713210-AA...

  • Page 63: Index

    Index Download, 26, 51 Ethernet interface download from NetPro to the PLC, 26 Objects, 51 Analog input module, 16 Editing symbols, 16 Analog output module, 17 Editing symbols, 17 Assigning parameters, 47 Editing, 16, 17, 18, 19 Process tag, 47 Symbols for analog input module, 16 Automatic generation, 43 Symbols for analog output module, 17...
  • Page 64 Index Objects, 51 Setup, 21, 54 Compile, 51 CPU to RUN-P in S7 PLCSIM, 54 Download, 51 Interface for SIMATIC PC station, 21 Operating, 55, 57 SFC chart, 37 Process, 55, 57 Configuring, 37 Organize Starting, 25 Project folder, 40 S7-PLCSIM, 25 Organizing, 40 Structures...

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