Siemens SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX Manual page 3

Preface
Purpose of the SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX Manual
This manual provides information about the components, areas of application,
design possibilities and commissioning of SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX.
The following basic question are addressed:
• What is SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX?
• What components does SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX contain?
• What software is pre-installed on a SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX station?
• What are the areas of application for SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX?
• How is SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX used?
• What configuration variants can be implemented with SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX?
• How is SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX commissioned and configured?
• How are projects configured with SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX?
The electronic form of the "SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX" manual is located on the CD
"Process Control System PCS 7 - Electronic Manuals". You can read and print it
using the Acrobat Reader.
The "SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX" electronic manual can be called up with the Windows
command Start > SIMATIC > Documentation > English > SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX.
The online help can be called up with the Windows command
Start > SIMATIC > Documentation > English > PCS 7 - Basic
Documentation > Configuration - SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX or with the
SIMATIC Manager menu command Help > Help Topics > Configuration -
SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX.
Required Knowledge
This manual is intended for personnel involved in the fields of configuration,
commissioning, and service.
The manual requires the reader to have basic knowledge about the
PC/programming device and Windows 2000. You should also be familiar with the
functions and configurations of SIMATIC S7 (S7-400, STEP 7), SIMATIC NET and
SIMATIC PCS 7.
Scope of Validity
This SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX manual applies to the software package,
SIMATIC PCS 7 V6.0 SP3.
Process Control System PCS 7 - PCS 7 BOX
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