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SIMATIC
Process Control System PCS 7
FOUNDATION Fieldbus
Commissioning Manual
Requirement: SIMATIC PDM V8.0 SP1
Valid for the software package Process Control
System; SIMATIC PCS 7 as of V8.0 Update 1 including
SIMATIC PDM V8.0 SP1
03/2013
A5E03880935-02
Introduction
Basics of the FOUNDATION
Fieldbus
System planning
Engineering
Commissioning
Redundancy and system
changes in operation
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  • Page 1 Process Control System PCS 7 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Commissioning Redundancy and system changes in operation Commissioning Manual Requirement: SIMATIC PDM V8.0 SP1 Valid for the software package Process Control System; SIMATIC PCS 7 as of V8.0 Update 1 including SIMATIC PDM V8.0 SP1 03/2013 A5E03880935-02...
  • 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 Introduction..............................5 Basics of the FOUNDATION Fieldbus......................7 Basic knowledge of FOUNDATION Fieldbus................7 Device integration with EDD......................9 Device addresses........................11 Block model of device parameters....................13 Contact partner..........................16 System planning............................17 Nodes in the FOUNDATION Fieldbus..................17 Configuration..........................19 Engineering..............................21 Prepare............................22 4.1.1 How to integrate a device description..................22 Configuring..........................23 4.2.1 How to place FF devices on the FOUNDATION Fieldbus............23...
  • Page 4 Table of contents Redundancy and system changes in operation..................59 Redundancy..........................59 Changing the system in run......................61 Index................................63 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Commissioning Manual, 03/2013, A5E03880935-02...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    FF Link. SIMATIC PCS 7 supports the connection of FF devices SIMATIC PCS 7 supports the connection of FF devices by way of the following functions: ● Central engineering without additional tools ● Import of the electronic device descriptions (EDD) of FF devices (read section "Device integration with EDD (Page 9)")

  • Page 6: Process Control System Pcs

    ● Basic knowledge of the general use of the PC/programming device and of the use of the Windows operating system is required. ● Knowledge of the functions and configurations of the following products: – SIMATIC PCS 7 – SIMATIC S7 (S7-400, STEP 7) – SIMATIC NET –...

  • Page 7: Basics Of The Foundation Fieldbus

    Basics of the FOUNDATION Fieldbus Basic knowledge of FOUNDATION Fieldbus FOUNDATION Fieldbus (FF) and PROFIBUS PA operate according to IEC 61158-2. The communication on the fieldbus and the voltage supply of the bus nodes are combined in one shielded two-wire cable. A maximum of 32 bus nodes is possible on one fieldbus segment (FF Link + maximum 31 field devices).
  • Page 8 Basics of the FOUNDATION Fieldbus 2.1 Basic knowledge of FOUNDATION Fieldbus ● Communication types Two types of communication are used with FF: – cyclic communication Cyclic communication is defined in the Schedule. It includes tasks such as controlling process variables (control functions) and operating and monitoring functions. –...

  • Page 9: Device Integration With Edd

    Please speak with your contact (Page 16) about this. Liability Siemens explicitly declines any liability for damages resulting from the use of the following device description files and use in conjunction with the associated devices: ● For device-specific device description files for non-Siemens devices, the Siemens warranty only applies up to the interface.
  • Page 10 Basics of the FOUNDATION Fieldbus 2.2 Device integration with EDD Information in device descriptions Device descriptions contain all information required for correct interpretation of device data. ● Pre-defined device descriptions (standard DDs) describe the key parameters. These standard DDs are available from the user organizations, for example, through the Fieldbus FOUNDATION.

  • Page 11: Device Addresses

    ● 16: IM for PROFIBUS DP (left IM with redundant configuration of the FF Link) ● 17: with redundant configuration of the FF Link: right IM 20 to 35 SIEMENS Polled Range: reserved for cyclical data exchange with FF devices (optional expansion up to 50) 36 to 231 SIEMENS Unpolled Range: FF devices in this address range are only recognized if the "standard range"...
  • Page 12 Basics of the FOUNDATION Fieldbus 2.3 Device addresses The device addresses 248 to 251 have been reserved for automatic address conflict resolution at the FF segment. Note The device address that was assigned to an FF device by automatic address conflict resolution will not be saved in the FF device.

  • Page 13: Block Model Of Device Parameters

    Basics of the FOUNDATION Fieldbus 2.4 Block model of device parameters Block model of device parameters The parameters (functions and data of an FF device) are assigned block types in the device descriptions of the FF devices: ● Resource block ●...
  • Page 14 Basics of the FOUNDATION Fieldbus 2.4 Block model of device parameters Block types ● Resource block The resource block contains device-specific information from the manufacturer. Examples are: – Manufacturer – Device type – Device number – Serial number – Hardware version –...
  • Page 15 Basics of the FOUNDATION Fieldbus 2.4 Block model of device parameters ● Configuration of the FOUNDATION Fieldbus ● Interconnection of the FF devices – Interconnections between the FF devices – Interconnection across fieldbuses Operator stations or maintenance station ● Output of signals –...

  • Page 16: Contact Partner

    Basics of the FOUNDATION Fieldbus 2.5 Contact partner Contact partner Your contact partner (not for DEMO version) ● Questions on SIMATIC STEP 7 /SIMATIC PCS 7 /hardware/SIMATIC PDM / problems with S7 communication: Mailing address SIEMENS AG Customer Support D-90475 Nuremberg, Germany E-mail: online-support.industry@siemens.com...

  • Page 17: System Planning

    System planning Nodes in the FOUNDATION Fieldbus An FF segment contains all nodes communicating via the FOUNDATION Fieldbus. The following information is used for the system-specific optimization of FF segments. Size of the process image An FF segment is restricted to the size of the process image of the FF Link (max. 244 bytes I/O in each case).
  • Page 18 System planning 3.1 Nodes in the FOUNDATION Fieldbus ● Sample calculation – 15 x 30 ms = 450 ms, corresponds to the cyclic bus time – reserved bus time for acyclic communication 1050 ms (recommended 70 %), 450 ms (recommended, at least 50 %) –...

  • Page 19: Configuration

    System planning 3.2 Configuration Configuration Hardware ● Always connect an FF segment to the automation system via PROFIBUS DP . ● You need an FF Linkfor the transition between PROFIBUS DP and the FF segment. ● You can operate an FF Link at the integrated chain of the CPU if the CPU supports the data record gateway.
  • Page 20 System planning 3.2 Configuration Additional information SIMATIC; Bus links; FF Link bus link ● Operating instructions Process Control System PCS 7; Fault-tolerant Process Control Systems ● Manual FOUNDATION Fieldbus Commissioning Manual, 03/2013, A5E03880935-02...

  • Page 21: Engineering

    Engineering Overview ● You configure the FOUNDATION Fieldbus (FF) and set up the FF devices in HW Config. ● You configure an FF Link on PROFIBUS DP . FF Link will automatically create a "Foundation Fieldbus: FF subsystem" object with standard bus parameters. ●...

  • Page 22: Prepare

    Procedure 1. Open the Windows start menu and select the menu commandSIMATIC PDM > Device Integration Manager under Siemens SIMATIC programs. To be able to use the Device Integration Manager, you must accept the license agreement. 2. Select the menu command File > Read device descriptions ..

  • Page 23: Configuring

    The use of symbolic names is taken into account in the following. Requirement ● SIMATIC PCS 7 is installed. ● SIMATIC PDM is installed. ● A project has been created in the SIMATIC Manager. An automation system with a PROFIBUS DP master system has been created in HW Config.
  • Page 24 Engineering 4.2 Configuring Avoid address conflicts by externally assigned device addresses In the case of FF devices (including FF Link) which are able to assume the LAS function (Link Master), the following applies: Note Set the correct bus parameters in a separate process before physically connecting these FF devices to an active FF bus in process mode.
  • Page 25 Engineering 4.2 Configuring 8. Optional steps for a redundant FOUNDATION Fieldbus: – Select the IM 153-2 FF. – Double-click the slot of the first "FDC 157" in the table. The "Properties - Coupler" dialog box opens. – Select the "Parameters" tab. –...
  • Page 26 Engineering 4.2 Configuring 19.Select the required I/O data in the address table of all block types. Multiple selection is typical for Windows. Note You can find information on the block types in the section "Block model of device parameters (Page 13)". The following block types are used by default: ●...

  • Page 27: Additional Notes On Configuration

    Engineering 4.2 Configuring Checking the bus parameters HW Config checks whether the bus parameters have to be changed when you add a new FF device. If changes are required, the message "Change bus parameters" will be displayed. You can then decide if you want to change the bus parameters. ●...

  • Page 28: How To Assign Addresses For Ff Device Signals

    Engineering 4.2 Configuring Changing the configuration Separating FOUNDATION Fieldbus from PROFIBUS DP If you want to separate the interface module for the FOUNDATION Fieldbus from PROFIBUS DP in HW Config, observe the following: ● The bus system is orphaned with all FF devices. ●...

  • Page 29: Interconnection Editor" Dialog Box

    Engineering 4.2 Configuring Changing the configuration 1. Select an FF device in HW Config. 2. Select the signal "slot" in the list. 3. Select the menu command "Assign address" in the shortcut menu. The "<Signal> Properties" dialog box opens. You can edit the entries, if necessary. 4.
  • Page 30 Engineering 4.2 Configuring Structure The "Interconnection Editor" dialog box is divided into the following columns: ● "Inputs and interconnections" area – "Input" column This column shows the FF devices and the available inputs in the network view of the FF segment. Inputs are the target of an interconnection. –...

  • Page 31: How To Configure Ff Internal Interconnections (Control In The Field)

    Engineering 4.2 Configuring Icon Displayed object Digital input Interconnected Analog output Not interconnected Analog output Interconnected Digital output Not interconnected Digital output Interconnected See also How to configure FF internal interconnections (Control in the field) (Page 31) 4.2.5 How to configure FF internal interconnections (Control in the field) Note Required CiF interconnections Refer to the documentation of the device manufacturer for information about any required...
  • Page 32 Engineering 4.2 Configuring 6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 for other interconnections. 7. When you have created all interconnections, click "Save". The interconnections will be saved in the project. Download The schedule for the FOUNDATION Fieldbus is calculated automatically during the download to the FF devices.

  • Page 33: Parameter Assignment

    Engineering 4.3 Parameter assignment Parameter assignment 4.3.1 How to assign parameters of the FF devices You configure FF devices in PCS 7 systems with SIMATIC PDM. Note Device-specific menu commands and help in SIMATIC PDM Device-specific menu commands and the Help for them are derived from the device description assigned to the object.

  • Page 34: Bus Parameters

    Engineering 4.3 Parameter assignment Procedure 1. Select an FF device in one of the following views: – In SIMATIC Manager in HW Config – In the Process device plant view – In the process device network view 2. Double-click the FF device in HW Config, or select the Edit > Open object menu command in the process device plant view or process device network view.
  • Page 35 Engineering 4.3 Parameter assignment The bus parameters can be set depending on the bus profile. ● Bus parameters that cannot be changed are grayed out. ● Bus parameters are always displayed only as offline values, even if there is an online connection to the PLC.
  • Page 36 Engineering 4.3 Parameter assignment Bus parameters Setting range (default Meaning and limiting values setting) The parameter T1 specifies the number of clock cycles that an interface module (or an LAS) waits for a response from an FF device. Inter Sequence (480 000 Timer If the set number of clock cycles is exceeded, the service for this FF device will...
  • Page 37 Engineering 4.3 Parameter assignment Bus parameters Setting range (default) Meaning and limiting values Slot Time 1 - 512 This parameter specifies how fast the FF device can reply upon receipt of a PDU. The required setting can be derived from the EDD of the FF devices. Assign parameters to this value in such a way that the minimum value is greater than the maximum Slot Time of every FF device on the FF segment.
  • Page 38 Engineering 4.3 Parameter assignment Bus parameters Setting range (default) Meaning and limiting values Maximum This parameter extends the time that may be used by the LAS for processing Scheduling the schedule. The parameters unit is the transmission duration of one octet. Overhead The following times should be included in the duration: ●...

  • Page 39: How To Set The Bus Parameters

    Engineering 4.3 Parameter assignment Bus parameters Setting range (default) Meaning and limiting values Maximum 1 - 4095 Delay time (device-internal) Inactivity to (100) Time which an LAS-capable FF device needs from the detection of the failure claim LAS Delay of the LAS until a request is sent for takeover of the LAS (ClaimLAS). The minimum value for this parameter is determined by the maximum value of all the LAS-capable FF devices in the FF segment.
  • Page 40 Engineering 4.3 Parameter assignment Connecting a Linkmaster (LAS) to an FF segment in operation Please note the following if you want to physically connect a device capable of operating as Linkmaster (LAS) to an FF segment that is currently in operation. Note Set the bus parameters separately before you connect this device (field device or FF Link).
  • Page 41 Engineering 4.3 Parameter assignment Field device as Link Master If field devices are to be used as Link Master , the following settings are necessary: ● Slot Time > 13 ● Bus address of the field device (Link Master) > 32 "Calculate schedule"...

  • Page 42: How To Plan The Macrocycle

    Engineering 4.3 Parameter assignment 4.3.4 How to plan the macrocycle A macro cycle lasts for a number of bus clock cycles. The duration of the cyclic communication depends on the configured hardware. You can define the time for a macro cycle and the percentage of acyclic communication.
  • Page 43 Engineering 4.3 Parameter assignment ● Light green and dark green Configuration is free from errors. The percentage of cyclic communication is displayed in dark green. The light green percentage indicates the time that has been reserved for cyclical communication but is not required. –...
  • Page 44 Engineering 4.3 Parameter assignment Adapting the macro cycle If the macro cycle has to be adjusted after all the FF devices have been downloaded, then all FF devices have to be downloaded again. Observe the following especially after the following actions: ●...

  • Page 45: Using The Applications

    Engineering 4.4 Using the applications Using the applications 4.4.1 Overview In HW Config you have reproduced the configuration of the FF segment in the system. With FF devices, you have to interconnect the signals of the function blocks individually. The created symbolic names facilitate further configuration.

  • Page 46: How To Define The Device Id Of The Ff Devices (Tag Name And Address)

    Engineering 4.4 Using the applications Note Status If the data has not been updated, see the following: ● The tree structure has been deleted and will be rebuilt. ● The symbols will change. Additional information Online help for SIMATIC PDM 4.4.3 How to define the device ID of the FF devices (TAG name and address) With SIMATIC PDM, you can find the FF devices that are connected to the FF segment with...

  • Page 47: How To Edit The Symbols

    Engineering 4.4 Using the applications 4. Select the shortcut menu command Open Object. The "SIMATIC PDM" dialog box opens. 5. Select the FF Link. 6. Select the menu command Edit > SIMATIC PDM > Start LifeList . The "LifeList" dialog window opens. 7.

  • Page 48: How To Configure Interconnections To The Ff Devices

    Engineering 4.4 Using the applications Requirements ● The project is open in SIMATIC Manager in the component view. ● Symbolic names were assigned for the inputs and outputs during configuration of the FF devices. Procedure 1. Select the folder <ProjectAS> > <CPU> > <S7 Program> in the tree structure. 2.

  • Page 49: Configuring The Os

    Engineering 4.4 Using the applications Requirements ● FF devices have been configured. ● Symbols have been created. Procedure You have the following options for configuring interconnections: ● Configure the interconnections in the PCS 7 Import/Export Assistant using templates. ● Create your own CFC charts. Additional information You can find additional information and step-by-step instructions in the configuration manual Process Control System PCS 7;...

  • Page 51: Commissioning

    Commissioning Commissioning begins with connecting and downloading the hardware. Next, carry out the connection and function test. Finally, the system is optimized. Values have to be simulated for some tasks. Information which supports you in these tasks is available found below. Additional information Refer to the device-specific documentation for information on connecting the FF devices.

  • Page 52: Compile And Download

    Commissioning 5.1 Compile and download Compile and download In a PCS 7 system you compile and download the entire program of the process control system with the engineering station. Compile The central function for this can be obtained by selecting the menu command PLC > Compile and Download Objects...

  • Page 53: How To Download Objects In The Ff Segment

    Commissioning 5.1 Compile and download 5.1.1 How to download objects in the FF segment You have to download the following data for the function of the FF devices in a system: ● CPU data – Hardware configuration of a CPU with connected FF segment (to the CPU) –...
  • Page 54 Commissioning 5.1 Compile and download Download Use the following menu commands to download the respective data to the system. Menu command CPU data Schedule, bus Device parameters parameters and interconnections For a CPU with FF Link , you always download the Hardware Downloading hardware configuration to HW Config.
  • Page 55 Commissioning 5.1 Compile and download 3. Select the "Load FF Segment" tab. 4. Make the settings in accordance with the table below: Check box Application Download FF Link Exclude FF segment during The FF segment continues running during and FF devices only AS download loading if only changes are downloaded.

  • Page 56: Diagnostics Options

    Commissioning 5.2 Diagnostics options Diagnostics options Diagnostics on the FF in PCS 7 PCS 7 uses staggered diagnostics. ● With the maintenance station Status overview and status messages for FF Link and FF devices Detailed diagnostics for FF Link and FF devices with SIMATIC PDM Configured maintenance information ●...

  • Page 57: How To Perform Diagnostics

    Commissioning 5.2 Diagnostics options "Mode" dialog box You can perform the following for a FF device in this dialog box: ● Show permissible operating modes ● Change the operating mode if the device or the current settings permit it "Status" dialog box You can perform the following for a FF device in this dialog box: ●...
  • Page 58 Commissioning 5.2 Diagnostics options 4. Open the "Diagnostics" tab. 5. Click the "Update Diagnostics" button. An attempt is made to establish a connection to the FF device. The status of the FF device is determined and displayed. The following information on FF device communication is displayed: –...

  • Page 59: Redundancy And System Changes In Operation

    Redundancy and system changes in operation Redundancy The basic configuration of redundant FF segments is the same as the configuration of PROFIBUS PA. During configuration, the necessary couplers are part of the FF Link. SIMATIC; Process Control System PCS 7; Fault- Additional information is available in the tolerant Process Control Systems documentation in the section "Redundant PROFIBUS PA".
  • Page 60 Redundancy and system changes in operation 6.1 Redundancy Additional information ● You can find more information on redundant design of the PROFIBUS PA in the SIMATIC; Process Control System PCS 7; Fault-Tolerant Process Control documentation Systems chapter "Redundant PROFIBUS PA". ●...

  • Page 61: Changing The System In Run

    Redundancy and system changes in operation 6.2 Changing the system in run Changing the system in run See the following information if you want to make changes to an FF segment in an existing system. Changes in run The following changes are possible: ●...

  • Page 63: Index

    Index Field device in SIMATIC PDM Name, 46 Integrate, 46 XE \* MERGEFORMAT , 31 Option Configuration via PDM, 24 Address, 46 PROFIBUS device in SIMATIC PDM, 24 Change Integrate, 24 Download, 54 Publisher, 7 CiF, 31 Configuration via PDM, 24 Schedule, 7 SIMATIC Manager Delta download, 54...

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