Siemens SIMATIC CloudConnect 712 Operating Instructions Manual
Siemens SIMATIC CloudConnect 712 Operating Instructions Manual

Siemens SIMATIC CloudConnect 712 Operating Instructions Manual

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SIMATIC
Industrial Ethernet -
CloudConnect
SIMATIC CC7
Operating Instructions
SIMATIC CloudConnect 712 (6GK1411-1AC00)
SIMATIC CloudConnect 716 (6GK1411-5AC00)
09/2021
C79000-G8976-C503-04
Preface
Application and functions
LEDs, Connectors,
Buttons, CLP
Installation, wiring,
commissioning
Configuration
Diagnostics and
maintenance
Technical specifications
Approvals
Dimension drawings
Accessories
Escape sequences
Syslog messages
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  • Page 1 LEDs, Connectors, SIMATIC Buttons, CLP Installation, wiring, commissioning Industrial Ethernet - CloudConnect SIMATIC CC7 Configuration Diagnostics and maintenance Operating Instructions Technical specifications Approvals Dimension drawings Accessories Escape sequences Syslog messages SIMATIC CloudConnect 712 (6GK1411-1AC00) SIMATIC CloudConnect 716 (6GK1411-5AC00) 09/2021 C79000-G8976-C503-04...
  • 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: Preface

    This manual is valid for the following products: Product name Article number Functions SIMATIC CloudConnect 712 6GK1411-1AC00 Connection of 1 process station over Ethernet SIMATIC CloudConnect 716 6GK1411-5AC00 Connection of up to 7 process stations In addition: 1 digital input, 1 digital output,...
  • Page 4 Terminology: Names and abbreviations The following terms and abbreviations are used in this document: • CC712 Short form for the gateway SIMATIC CloudConnect 712 • CC716 Short form for the gateway SIMATIC CloudConnect 716 • Device / Gateway / Module Designations for the two products "SIMATIC CC712"...
  • Page 5 Replaced edition Edition 10/2020 Current edition of the manual and application example on the Internet You can find the current version of this manual on the Internet pages of Siemens Industry Online Support: Link: (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/ps/25621/man) You can find an application example here: Link: (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/109766675)
  • Page 6 The firmware is signed and encrypted. This ensures that only firmware created by Siemens can be downloaded to the device. Device defective If a fault develops, please send the device to your Siemens representative for repair. Repairs on-site are not possible. Decommissioning Shut down the device properly to prevent unauthorized persons from accessing confidential data in the device memory.
  • Page 7 Siemens contact. Keep to the local regulations. You will find information on returning the product on the Internet pages of Siemens Industry Online Support: Link: (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/109479891)
  • Page 8 Preface SIMATIC CC7 Operating Instructions, 09/2021, C79000-G8976-C503-04...
  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Preface .................................3 Application and functions ........................13 Application ............................13 Functions and communication services ..................13 Configuration examples ........................15 Other services and properties ....................... 19 Configuration limits - communication ..................20 Range of functions of the WBM ....................21 Scope of delivery and requirements .....................
  • Page 10 Table of contents 4.4.3 Log out ..............................61 Start page ............................62 4.5.1 Info ............................... 62 4.5.2 Communication ..........................63 4.5.3 Network .............................. 65 Interface configuration ........................66 4.6.1 Ethernet .............................. 66 4.6.2 PROFIBUS / MPI (CC716) ......................68 4.6.3 DI/DO (CC716) ..........................
  • Page 11 Table of contents 4.11.3 User ..............................149 4.11.4 Firmware ............................151 4.11.5 Backup and Restore ........................152 4.11.6 Communication / Restart ......................154 4.11.7 Diagnostics ............................155 4.11.8 Logging ............................. 156 Diagnostics and maintenance ......................159 Diagnostics options ........................159 Loading new firmware ........................
  • Page 12 Table of contents SIMATIC CC7 Operating Instructions, 09/2021, C79000-G8976-C503-04...
  • Page 13: Application And Functions

    Application and functions Application Applications of the gateway The gateway connects process stations to the following target systems: • A cloud system via MQTT Connecting process stations: – S7 Ethernet (CC712 / CC716) – S7 PROFIBUS (CC716) – Modbus/TCP (CC712 / CC716) –...
  • Page 14 The cloud access ("Cloud profile") of the gateway is adapted to communication with the following cloud systems and supports the listed services and functions: • MindSphere (Siemens) Service: MindConnect IoT Extension Function: Publisher •...
  • Page 15: Configuration Examples

    Application and functions 1.3 Configuration examples The OPC UA server is implemented based on the "Micro Embedded Device 2017 Server Profile" of the OPC Foundation. For details, see: Link: (https://apps.opcfoundation.org/ProfileReporting/ModifyProfile.aspx?ProfileID=19dfd3d 2-eb5a-40b0-b80b-b2b181d9fc51) The OPC UA server supports the functions relevant for this profile from the following specifications: •...
  • Page 16 Application and functions 1.3 Configuration examples A Modbus station or an OPC UA server, for example the automation device of a third- party manufacturer, can also be connected to a cloud broker for data transfer. • When it is connected to a SIMATIC S7, the gateway communicates using an S7 connection.
  • Page 17 Application and functions 1.3 Configuration examples Configuring a CC716 You can connect up to 7 stations over Ethernet or PROFIBUS using the CC716 gateway. The gateway transfers the data to a cloud broker using MQTT. In the example shown, an S7 300 is connected via Ethernet, an S7 1200 and an S7 400 via PROFIBUS and an S7-1500 via OPC UA.
  • Page 18 Application and functions 1.3 Configuration examples Connection of process stations to external OPC UA clients Configuring a CC712 In the configuration shown, the CC712 gateway transfers process data of an S7 station over OPC UA to a central control room or one or more OPC UA clients. The gateway reads process data from the S7 station and, as OPC UA server, makes it available to one or more OPC UA clients.
  • Page 19: Other Services And Properties

    Application and functions 1.4 Other services and properties Other services and properties Other services and properties • IP configuration – The gateway supports IP addresses according to IPv4. IPv6 is supported in addition at the cloud interface. For details, see section Ethernet (Page 66).
  • Page 20: Configuration Limits - Communication

    Application and functions 1.5 Configuration limits - communication Configuration limits - communication The gateway supports the following maximum quantity structure. Connection resources over the process interface • Number of connections via S7 protocol – CC712: Max. 1 S7 connection with an S7 station via Ethernet –...
  • Page 21: Range Of Functions Of The Wbm

    Application and functions 1.6 Range of functions of the WBM Connections over the Cloud interface • Number of sessions with the broker Max. 1 session • Number of connections of the integrated OPC UA server to external OPC UA clients Max.
  • Page 22: Scope Of Delivery And Requirements

    Application and functions 1.7 Scope of delivery and requirements Overview of the functions of the WBM The WBM provides the following functions: • User management In the open WBM, you specify the user name and the password for the "Administrator" role. You can only access the WBM and make changes with this administrator information.
  • Page 23 Application and functions 1.7 Scope of delivery and requirements Required accessories The following accessories (which do not ship with the product) are required for gateway operation: • Power supply You need a 24 V DC external voltage source. • PC To configure the gateway, you need a configuration PC with suitable Web browser (see below).
  • Page 24 Application and functions 1.7 Scope of delivery and requirements The following requirements need to be met in your STEP 7 project or in the connected S7 stations. • Variables / symbols For access to the process data by referencing to variables of the CPU, variables or symbols must be created in the relevant CPU.
  • Page 25 Application and functions 1.7 Scope of delivery and requirements Web browser for the configuration PC For access to the WBM of the gateway, the configuration PC needs one of the following Web browsers. • Apple Safari • Firefox Quantum • Google Chrome •...
  • Page 26 Application and functions 1.7 Scope of delivery and requirements SIMATIC CC7 Operating Instructions, 09/2021, C79000-G8976-C503-04...
  • Page 27: Leds, Connectors, Buttons, Clp

    LEDs, Connectors, Buttons, CLP LEDs The LEDs on the front show the states of the module. The LED symbols in the table below correspond to the following states of the LEDs: LED symbol LED status ON (steady light) * Flashing : Part flashes yellow and part lit green Meaning of the LED displays LED name...
  • Page 28 LEDs, Connectors, Buttons, CLP 2.1 LEDs LED name Meaning / Module status (colors) pattern No cloud server configured Diagnosis Diagnostics (green / yellow) No error Diagnostic message regarding NTP or DHCP available, see WBM "Maintenance > Diagnostics". Reset is initiated (button pressed during startup). Reset is executed (button can be released).
  • Page 29: Connections

    LEDs, Connectors, Buttons, CLP 2.2 Connections Connections 2.2.1 Ethernet interfaces P1/P2 Ethernet interfaces The gateway has two Ethernet interfaces according to Gigabit standard IEEE 802.3ab, designed as RJ45 socket. • P1 Cloud interface for connecting a cloud broker and external OPC clients •...
  • Page 30: Digital Input / Output (Cc716)

    LEDs, Connectors, Buttons, CLP 2.2 Connections 2.2.3 Digital Input / Output (CC716) The CC716 gateway has a digital input and a digital output. They can be used as follows: • Digital Input The input can be used alternatively as a trigger for the following functions: –...
  • Page 31: External Power Supply

    LEDs, Connectors, Buttons, CLP 2.2 Connections Digital output The output is a switch that switches the signal at +DO to -DO. 2.2.4 External power supply External power supply The connector (socket) for the external 24 V DC power supply is located on the front of the gateway.
  • Page 32: The Button "Set

    LEDs, Connectors, Buttons, CLP 2.3 The button "SET" Figure 2-1 Socket of the external power supply For information on allocation of the socket and for the connection, see section Connecting (Page 44). You will find further data on the power supply in section Technical specifications (Page 163).
  • Page 33: Clp Slot

    LEDs, Connectors, Buttons, CLP 2.4 CLP Slot Pressing the button Duration of Function and operation pressing the button (seonds) ≥ 5 s Resetting to factory settings 1. Turn off the power supply. 2. Switch the power supply on again while pressing the button. Hold down the button for at least 5 seconds during startup.
  • Page 34 LEDs, Connectors, Buttons, CLP 2.4 CLP Slot SIMATIC CC7 Operating Instructions, 09/2021, C79000-G8976-C503-04...
  • Page 35: Installation, Wiring, Commissioning

    Installation, wiring, commissioning Important notes on using the device Safety notices on the use of the device Note the following safety notices when setting up and operating the device and during all associated work such as installation, connecting up or replacing the device. WARNING If the device is installed in a cabinet, the inner temperature of the cabinet corresponds to the ambient temperature of the device.
  • Page 36: Notices For Use In Hazardous Areas According To Atex / Ukex / Iecex / Ccc-Ex

    Installation, wiring, commissioning 3.1 Important notes on using the device WARNING The device may only be operated in an environment with pollution degree 1 or 2 as described in IEC 60991-1. WARNING The device may only be operated in an environment with pollution degree 1 or 2 (see IEC 60664-1).
  • Page 37: General Notices On Use In Hazardous Areas According To Ul Hazloc / Fm

    Installation, wiring, commissioning 3.1 Important notes on using the device WARNING Cable If the cable or conduit entry point exceeds 70 °C or the branching point of conductors exceeds 80 °C, special precautions must be taken. If the equipment is operated in an air ambient in excess of 50 °C, only use cables with admitted maximum operating temperature of at least 80 °C.
  • Page 38: Installation

    Installation, wiring, commissioning 3.2 Installation WARNING EXPLOSION HAZARD You may only connect or disconnect cables carrying electricity when the power supply is switched off or when the device is in an area without inflammable gas concentrations. WARNING EXPLOSION HAZARD The equipment is intended to be installed within an ultimate enclosure. The inner service temperature of the enclosure corresponds to the ambient temperature of the module.
  • Page 39 – DIN rail – S7-1500 standard rail – S7-300 standard rail You can find suitable standard rails in the Siemens accessories program for automation technology, for example: 35 mm standard mounting rail for 19" cabinets, article numbers 6ES5710-8MA11 • Mounting on pedestal You can use the SCALANCE M pedestal 6GK5898-8MD00 for table mounting (does not ship with the product).
  • Page 40 Installation, wiring, commissioning 3.2 Installation Installation location NOTICE Installation location - Dependency of the temperature range Note the dependency of the permitted temperature range of the installation location. • Horizontal installation of the rack (DIN rail) means a vertical position of the modules. •...
  • Page 41 Installation, wiring, commissioning 3.2 Installation Wall mounting 1. Prepare the drill holes for wall mounting. For the dimensions, refer to the section "Dimension drawings (Page 173)". 2. Secure the device to the wall with two screws (4 mm). SIMATIC CC7 Operating Instructions, 09/2021, C79000-G8976-C503-04...
  • Page 42 Protecting the modules from slipping on the DIN rail If you install the modules in an area with mechanical load, use suitable clamping devices at both ends of the device group to secure the modules on the DIN rail, e.g. Siemens and retainer 8WA1808.
  • Page 43 Installation, wiring, commissioning 3.2 Installation Mounting on pedestal 1. Insert the device with the bottom housing guide on the top edge of the pedestal ①. 2. Press the device against the pedestal until the mounting rail release audibly locks in place ②.
  • Page 44: Connecting

    Installation, wiring, commissioning 3.3 Connecting Connecting WARNING Safety Extra-Low Voltage (SELV) by a Limited Power Source (LPS) The equipment is designed for operation with Safety Extra-Low Voltage (SELV) by a Limited Power Source (LPS). This means that only SELV / LPS complying with IEC 60950-1 / EN 60950-1 / VDE 0805-1 must be connected to the power supply terminals.
  • Page 45 Installation, wiring, commissioning 3.3 Connecting If the properties of the supplying current source are known, the following fuse is also possible: • In areas subject to the NEC or CEC, the fuse must meet the following requirements: – Suitable for DC (min. 60 V / max. 3 A) –...
  • Page 46 Installation, wiring, commissioning 3.3 Connecting NOTICE Fuses for the cables of the digital output (corresponds to "Limited Energy") The current on the terminal must not exceed 1 A. Use a fuse for the power supply that protects against currents > 1 A. The fuse has to be designed for protection of DC power supply circuits as well as for the following requirements.
  • Page 47 Installation, wiring, commissioning 3.3 Connecting Requirement: The device is mounted. 1. Connect the external power supply to the terminal block of the device. Use functional earthing (see below) to ground the gateway. 2. Connect the cables of the two Ethernet networks to the interfaces of the device. See the note in section Ethernet interfaces P1/P2 (Page 29).
  • Page 48: Commissioning

    Installation, wiring, commissioning 3.4 Commissioning Power supply Note The power supply unit of the device is not electrically isolated. Use only copper cables for the power supply. Table 3- 2 Pin assignment of the socket for the power supply Terminal Assignment DC 24 V Reference ground...
  • Page 49: Using A Clp

    Installation, wiring, commissioning 3.4 Commissioning Applying the configuration data during commissioning For information on the buttons of the WBM, see section General functions of the WBM (Page 57). The "Save" button Confirm all your entries by clicking the "Save" button. This causes the settings to be stored in the buffer, but not yet applied by the device.
  • Page 50 Installation, wiring, commissioning 3.4 Commissioning Function The configuration of the gateway is automatically saved on the CLP when you apply the configuration in the WBM. A device with the CLP plugged in only uses the configuration data on the CLP during startup if it has been reset to the factory settings.
  • Page 51 Installation, wiring, commissioning 3.4 Commissioning • Gateway is reset to factory settings (e.g. brand new) – CLP unformatted (factory state) or previously used in a different device type: Gateway starts up without configuration data, CLP remains unformatted. – CLP formatted by a compatible gateway CLP without configuration data Gateway starts up without configuration data.
  • Page 52 Installation, wiring, commissioning 3.4 Commissioning SIMATIC CC7 Operating Instructions, 09/2021, C79000-G8976-C503-04...
  • Page 53: Configuration

    • Evaluate your plant as a whole in terms of security. Use a cell protection concept with suitable products. • Check regularly for security updates of the products and use them. • Check regularly for new features on the Siemens Internet pages. – Here you will find information on industrial security: Link: (http://www.siemens.com/industrialsecurity) –...
  • Page 54 Configuration 4.1 Security recommendations Passwords • Define rules for the use of devices and assignment of passwords. • Make sure that all passwords are protected and inaccessible to unauthorized personnel. • Do not use one password for different users and systems. Protocols Secure and insecure protocols •...
  • Page 55 Configuration 4.1 Security recommendations Table 4- 1 Server ports Protocol / Port number Default of the port Port status Authentication function (protocol) HTTP 80 (TCP) Open Open 443 (TCP) Open Open HTTPS * OPC UA server 4840 (or individually Closed Open after configuration Yes, when security is port...
  • Page 56: Overview Of The Wbm

    Configuration 4.2 Overview of the WBM pages Overview of the WBM pages Opening the WBM pages All page titles that you need for navigation through the WBM are located at the top of each WBM page. Open a WBM page by clicking the page title. The WBM tabs The following list provides an overview of the WBM pages and their functions.
  • Page 57: General Functions Of The Wbm

    Configuration 4.3 General functions of the WBM – Firmware update – Configuration backup – Process communication, restart – Diagnostic messages – Exporting logging data General functions of the WBM Symbols in the toolbar You can reach the following functions using the displays and symbols in the toolbar: Symbol Function Time and date of the runtime system...
  • Page 58 Configuration 4.3 General functions of the WBM Input boxes with filter Input boxes as shown below have a filter function. If you enter a character or a character string, all existing elements containing this character string are displayed. You find these input boxes in the assignment of data points to topics, for example. Figure 4-1 Empty input box with cursor Figure 4-2...
  • Page 59: Calling The Wbm

    Configuration 4.4 Calling the WBM Calling the WBM 4.4.1 Establishing a connection to the WBM Requirements You can establish a connection between a PC and the gateway via HTTPS: You can establish a connection over the P2 interface of the gateway. The condition for access to the gateway is that the PC is located in the same subnet and that the gateway can be reached.
  • Page 60: Logging Into The Wbm

    Configuration 4.4 Calling the WBM 4.4.2 Logging into the WBM HTTPS connection Only HTTPS connections are supported. You can establish a connection between a PC and the WBM of the device. Changing standard user data Note Changing standard user data For security reasons, the factory set user data (user name, password) of the standard user must be changed when you log in the first time, see section User (Page 149).
  • Page 61: Log Out

    Opens the license terms document for the Open Source Software. If necessary, you can save the document on your PC. • Siemens Industry Online Support Opens the page of the gateway in the Internet portal of Siemens Industry Online Support. 4.4.3...
  • Page 62: Start Page

    Configuration 4.5 Start page Start page 4.5.1 Info The page provides an overview of important status and configuration data of the device. Status • Operating state Operating state of the device • Process communication Shows the status of the communication with the process stations. •...
  • Page 63: Communication

    Configuration 4.5 Start page Cloud interface (P1) The parameter group displays the current address data of the P1 interface. • MAC address • IPv4 / IPv6 Address parameters, Default router DNS server The parameter group shows the addresses of up to two DNS servers that are either configured or assigned via DHCP.
  • Page 64 Configuration 4.5 Start page • Address – With S7 Ethernet: Display of the configured IP address and TSAP – With S7 PROFIBUS / MPI: Display of the configured PROFIBUS / MPI address and TSAP – With OPC UA client and Modbus: Display of the configured IP address and the port number –...
  • Page 65: Network

    Configuration 4.5 Start page Read errors/Write errors The fields are grayed out when there is no connection. As soon as a connection has been set up, the read and write errors are being collected and displayed. • Green: no error •...
  • Page 66: Interface Configuration

    Configuration 4.6 Interface configuration Interface configuration 4.6.1 Ethernet In this tab, you configure the address data of the Ethernet interfaces of the device. Interface and factory default addresses You configure the following interfaces on the web page: • Process interface (P2) The interface (P2) is used for connecting to the subnet of the process stations.
  • Page 67 Configuration 4.6 Interface configuration You configure both interfaces separately. • Cloud interface in the same subnet You can find this option under the parameter group of the Cloud interface. Only enable the option if the connection to the cloud is in the same subnet as the process connection.
  • Page 68: Profibus / Mpi (Cc716)

    Configuration 4.6 Interface configuration • Subnet mask Shows the preset, last configured or the last subnet mask to be obtained from the DHCP server. During the initial configuration: Assign the subnet mask of the respective interface. • Default router Shows the configured IP address of the router being used or the one last obtained with DHCP.
  • Page 69 Configuration 4.6 Interface configuration • Transmission speed Transmission speed on the bus, value range - depending on the profile: 9.6 kbps, 19.2 kbps, 45.45 kbps, 93.75 kbps, 187.5 kbps, 500 kbps, 1.5 Mbps, 3 Mbps, 6 Mbps, 12 Mbps With the "Universal" profile, max. 1.5 Mbps •...
  • Page 70 Configuration 4.6 Interface configuration Bus parameters The parameters (see table) that describe the properties of the PROFIBUS subnet are mostly preset: • The bus parameters are fixed or are calculated from them with the use of the "Standard/DP" "Universal" profiles. •...
  • Page 71: Di/Do (Cc716)

    Configuration 4.6 Interface configuration Bus parameter Range of values * Meaning *** (default setting) ** Trdy 11...150 Ready time [t_Bit] Calculated value The ready time specifies the minimum amount of time after which a sending station can receive a response frame. Tid1 37...515 Idle time 1 [t_Bit]...
  • Page 72 Configuration 4.6 Interface configuration Digital Input Configuration The input can be disabled or used alternatively as a trigger for the following functions: • No function The input is disabled. • Use as data point trigger – 1 → 0 A falling edge at the input triggers the transfer of the topics with the assigned data points once with the 1 →...
  • Page 73: Process Access

    Configuration 4.7 Process access Process access 4.7.1 S7 / Modbus station Add station Here you create new process stations as communication partners. • Station name To create a new station, enter a unique name in the text box. • Add Creates a new station with the previously entered name in the configuration data of the gateway.
  • Page 74 Configuration 4.7 Process access Requirements: • PUT/GET communication must be activated in the S7 CPU. • STEP 7: The "Optimized access" option must be deactivated for data blocks of the CPU that are accessed by the gateway via an S7 connection. You do not necessarily have to create a connection at the station end for the gateway to communicate with the S7 station.
  • Page 75: S7 Profibus / Mpi

    Configuration 4.7 Process access The following standard TSAP IDs are used: – Local TSAP of the gateway: 01.01 – Remote TSAP of the controller family: - S7-1200/1500: 02.01 - S7-300/400: 03.02 - LOGO!: 20.00 Disable the option if the remote TSAPs do not match the preset standard TSAPs. In this case, configure the TSAP that is assigned in the STEP 7 project.
  • Page 76 Configuration 4.7 Process access Parameters: • PROFIBUS / MPI address PROFIBUS address of the S7 station (gateway communication partner) • Controller family Select the controller family of the connected station from the drop-down list: – S7-300 – S7-400 – S7-1200 –...
  • Page 77: Modbus / Tcp

    Configuration 4.7 Process access • Remote TSAP Enter the TSAP of the S7 connection assigned in STEP 7 at the station end if you have configured a connection with an unspecified partner in the CPU for the gateway. • Polling cycle (ms) Cycle time in milliseconds in which the gateway reads the data from the station.
  • Page 78: Opc Ua Station

    Configuration 4.7 Process access • Timeout (ms) When the gateway does not receive a response from the station within the configured time (milliseconds), it repeats the station request. Range of values: 100...65535 • Max. number of faulty responses Maximum number of outstanding or faulty station responses. When reaching the maximum number, the gateway considers the station to be faulty and terminates the connection.
  • Page 79 Unique URI of the station with the following default components: <Scheme (protocol)>:<Authority (station)>:<Path> Default: – urn:cc7-device:Siemens:OPCStation1@cc7-device • Application name Name of the OPC UA application of the gateway. The application name is required to display the station at the server.
  • Page 80 Configuration 4.7 Process access • Delete station By clicking the button, the selected station is deleted. Note Accidental deletion If you accidentally delete a station, you cannot undo the deletion. • Discover When using "Discover", a connection is established with the server address and port number specified above.
  • Page 81: Opc Ua Security

    "Create client certificate." In this dialog, you configure the parameters of the certificate you are going to create. – Issuer Issuer of the certificate. Default: Siemens – Common name of subject (CN) Application name of the station – Signing Algorithm Select the required hash algorithm and the encryption method.
  • Page 82 Configuration 4.7 Process access In addition, the following icons are shown next to the certificate name: – Export client certificate By clicking on the icon, you open a dialog for saving the certificate on your PC. – Delete certificate By clicking on the icon, the self-created certificate is deleted. •...
  • Page 83 Configuration 4.7 Process access The supplementary Conformance Units (Signing / Encryption) mean: – Sign The station only allows communication with signed frames. – Sign and encrypt The station only allows communication with signed and encrypted frames. Trusted servers • No certificate validation With this option you disable the validation of the partner certificates.
  • Page 84: User Authentication

    Configuration 4.7 Process access Certificate validation If the "No certificate validation" option is disabled, the UA server of the station checks the certificates of its communication partners, except if "SecurityPolicy - None" is configured. If a partner certificate is invalid or is not trustworthy, communication is aborted. Communication is aborted in the following cases: •...
  • Page 85: Opc Ua Server

    • Application URI Unique OPC UA server URI of the gateway with the following preset components: <Scheme (Protocol)>:<Authority (Server)>:<Path> Default: – urn:Siemens:UA:CC7 The protocol part (urn) must not be changed; the other components can be configured. SIMATIC CC7 Operating Instructions, 09/2021, C79000-G8976-C503-04...
  • Page 86 Configuration 4.8 OPC UA server • Application name Name of the OPC UA application of the gateway. The application name is required for display of the OPC UA server at the clients. Default: – SIMATIC Cloud Connect 7 OPC UA Server •...
  • Page 87: Opc Ua Security

    Configuration 4.8 OPC UA server • Namespace URI Enter the address (Namespace URI) of the destination server. Default setting: urn:Siemens:OpcUaServer:CC7 • Name of root directory Enter a name for the directory. Default setting: CC7 • Node ID of root directory Change the NodeID of the CC7 folder;...
  • Page 88 Note: Ensure the consistency with the configuration data of the OPC UA server in section Configuration (Page 85). – Issuer Issuer of the certificate. Default: Siemens – Common name of subject (CN) Application name of the gateway – Signing Algorithm Select the required hash algorithm and the encryption method.
  • Page 89 Configuration 4.8 OPC UA server In addition, the following icons are shown next to the certificate name: – Export server certificate By clicking on the icon, you open a dialog for saving the certificate on your PC. – Delete certificate By clicking on the icon, the self-created certificate is deleted.
  • Page 90 Configuration 4.8 OPC UA server • The supplementary Conformance Units (Signing / Encryption) mean: – Sign The gateway only allows communication with signed frames. – Sign and encrypt The gateway only allows communication with signed and encrypted frames. Trusted clients •...
  • Page 91: Authentication

    Configuration 4.8 OPC UA server Certificate validation The UA server of the gateway checks the certificates of its communication partners when the "No certificate validation" option is disabled, except if "SecurityPolicy - None" is configured. If a partner certificate is invalid or is not trustworthy, communication is aborted. Communication is aborted in the following cases: •...
  • Page 92: Properties Of The Opc Ua Server

    • Namespace of the gateway data points: – CC7 • Namespace URI: – urn:Siemens:OpcUaServer:CC7 • NodeID - Identifier: The identifier of the NodeIDs of the data points of the "CC7" namespace is formed by the server application of the gateway from the name of the CPU and perhaps the data...
  • Page 93: Nodeset

    OPC UA XML file (Nodeset file); including all PLC tags, NodeIDs and methods that you have enabled for OPC UA. • With the "Siemens OPC UA Modeling Editor" (SiOME) you can create models and export them as Nodeset file.
  • Page 94: Mapping

    Configuration 4.8 OPC UA server • Only show supported variables Is displayed when a Nodeset XML file was successfully loaded. When enabled, all data points that are not supported are hidden. • Parse Parsing takes place automatically when loading a new Nodeset XML file. Otherwise, click "Parse"...
  • Page 95: Casting

    Configuration 4.8 OPC UA server 4.8.2.2 Casting Converting variables (Casting) When assigning the variables to the OPC UA XML data points, it is possible to convert the access and/or the data type of the CC7 process tags. CC7 data points with the OPC authorization "ReadWrite" can be converted into XML data points "Read", "Write"...
  • Page 96 Configuration 4.8 OPC UA server XML data "Read" XML data "Write" SIMATIC CC7 Operating Instructions, 09/2021, C79000-G8976-C503-04...
  • Page 97: Cloud Configuration

    Configuration 4.9 Cloud configuration XML data "ReadWrite" Cloud configuration 4.9.1 Notes on data structuring and configuration WARNING Writing values to outputs When referencing to outputs with write access, note that the values are written immediately to the outputs of the CPU without first being processed by the user program.
  • Page 98 Configuration 4.9 Cloud configuration Data structures Depending on the cloud provider, the data is structured differently for transfer to the broker: • AWS / Azure / IBM Cloud – Topics A topic is the channel for the transfer of values of one or more data points. You can create several topics.
  • Page 99 Configuration 4.9 Cloud configuration Name assignment for topics and groups Because the topic or group names are incorporated in the data management structure of the broker, later assignment and evaluation of the published data is facilitated if the names refer to the process data of the stations. Example: You would like to name a group or topic "Motor5"...
  • Page 100: Profile

    Configuration 4.9 Cloud configuration For access to the process data of an S7 station, the gateway can directly access inputs and outputs or tags of the CPU. Within a cloud application, individual publishers can publish data for multiple subscribers. Individual subscribers can subscribe to data from multiple publishers. For better clarity of the data and to reduce the possibility of identical names, the following procedure is recommended for configuration: •...
  • Page 101 Configuration 4.9 Cloud configuration Add profile Create at least one profile in which you save your settings for cloud access. You can create up to 10 profiles. • Profile name Enter a name for the profile. A profile summarizes your parameter settings for cloud access. •...
  • Page 102 Configuration 4.9 Cloud configuration Settings • Cloud provider Select your service provider. Selecting the cloud provider also affects the parameters of the topic configuration; see also section Configuring topics (Page 108). By selecting the cloud provider, you determine whether topics or groups are configured for the data transmission: –...
  • Page 103: Mqtt Configuration

    Configuration 4.9 Cloud configuration 4.9.2.2 MQTT configuration MQTT configuration • MQTT version Select the protocol version you are using. • Broker address Enter the IP address or the host name of the broker. This information is provided by your service provider. •...
  • Page 104 Configuration 4.9 Cloud configuration • TLS – When the option is enabled, the data is transferred using the secure TLS method. The default port for encrypted transmission is 8883. When the option is enabled, the parameter group for importing the broker certificate is displayed, see section Certificates (Page 105).
  • Page 105: Certificates

    Configuration 4.9 Cloud configuration • Retain- Last will – If the option is enabled, the testament is sent with the "Retain" flag to the broker. The testament is enabled for permanent storage in the broker. If the connection between the device and the broker is terminated, the broker publishes the testament for each registered subscriber.
  • Page 106 Configuration 4.9 Cloud configuration Multiple server certificates can be imported for each cloud profile. • Import server certificate The output field shows the name and path of the last imported certificate. • Browse Click this button to download a certificate. The browser for browsing your PC file system opens.
  • Page 107: Device Parameters

    The Device type is displayed in MindConnect IoT Extension at the following location: Device > Device profile > "Type" You can find additional information on setting up the IoT Extension on the Internet at: Link: (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/ps/25621) SIMATIC CC7 Operating Instructions, 09/2021, C79000-G8976-C503-04...
  • Page 108: Publisher

    Configuration 4.9 Cloud configuration 4.9.3 Publisher Overview In this tab, you create the topics or groups for transfer to the broker for the enabled profile. For configuration of the profile, refer to the section Configuring profile (Page 100). You can find information on structuring the data in topics or groups for different cloud providers and on configuring the topic names in section Notes on data structuring and configuration (Page 97).
  • Page 109 Configuration 4.9 Cloud configuration Topic settings In this parameter group, you add an optional name prefix and/or an optional name suffix for all topics. Changing the prefix or suffix has an effect on all topics. • Prefix By using identical prefix components, you can group different topics in topic levels. The prefix can also contain components that are necessary for the recipient of the topic as component of the topic name.
  • Page 110 Configuration 4.9 Cloud configuration – Name ⇒ Validity: MindConnect IoT Extension / Other Cloud The group names are sorted in alphabetical order. Topic/group table You can see the created topics or groups in the table and configure their properties. • Group ⇒...
  • Page 111 Configuration 4.9 Cloud configuration • QoS You use the "Quality of Service" parameter to specify the transfer performance of the messages for this topic: – QoS 0 Transfer no more than once The device sends the topic once to the broker. The device does not expect an acknowledgment.
  • Page 112 Configuration 4.9 Cloud configuration • Trigger You use the triggers to specify the conditions that initiate the transfer of the value saved in the device to the broker. One trigger can be selected per topic. The following trigger classes can be configured: Time trigger –...
  • Page 113: User Data Format

    Configuration 4.9 Cloud configuration Data point assignment Using the drop-down list, you assign the configured data points to a previously created topic or a group. For a description, see section Data point assignment (Page 123). You assign the transferred payload to the topics in the data point configuration. See also Configuring profile (Page 100) Notes on data structuring and configuration (Page 97)
  • Page 114 Templates for the connection to cloud services that expect the XML format. • MindConnect IoT Extension Template for the connection to MindSphere (Siemens) / MindConnect IoT Extension Payload editor You use the "Payload format" button to open the payload editor.
  • Page 115 Configuration 4.9 Cloud configuration • Use this payload format for all topics When the option is enabled, the payload format displayed in the text box is applied to all groups or topics to be published. After saving, the checkmark for the option is removed from the topic editor. Please note: If changes are made later, the changes are only applied to the relevant topic or group and not to all topics or groups when you press "Apply".
  • Page 116 Configuration 4.9 Cloud configuration Payload format - JSON generic v2 All data points assigned to the topic are mapped to the payload using a loop construct with the specified properties and formatting. {"Timestamp":"{{PUBLISH_TIMESTAMP}}","DataItems":[{{#DATA_POINT_ARRA Y}}{"Variable":"{{NAME}}","Type":"{{TYPE}}","Value":{{VALUE}},"Quali tyCode":"{{QUALITY_CODE}}"}{{^LAST_DATA_POINT}},{{/LAST_DATA_POINT}} {{/DATA_POINT_ARRAY}}]} Use cases: • Simple JSON payload format with many data points and the highest possible performance with the lowest possible data volume.
  • Page 117 Configuration 4.9 Cloud configuration "Variable": "{{ST1.DP2.NAME}}", "Type": "{{ST1.DP2.TYPE}}", "Value": {{ST1.DP2.VALUE}}, "QualityCode": "{{ST1.DP2.QUALITY_CODE}}", "StationName": "{{ST1.DP2.STATION_NAME}}", "Timestamp": "{{ST1.DP2.SOURCE_TIMESTAMP}}" "Variable": "{{ST1.DP3.NAME}}", "Type": "{{S1.DP3.TYPE}}", "Value": {{ST1.DP3.VALUE}}, "QualityCode": "{{ST1.DP3.QUALITY_CODE}}", "StationName": "{{ST1.DP3.STATION_NAME}}", "Timestamp": "{{ST1.DP3.SOURCE_TIMESTAMP}}" Switching from "JSON specific" to "User-defined" Each data point can be individually formatted and displayed with selected properties in the payload.
  • Page 118 Configuration 4.9 Cloud configuration Payload format - JSON specific v1 If this format is selected, all assigned data points are listed individually with their available properties. Example for 3 data points of the "ST1" station with the names "DP1", "DP2" and "DP3": "Timestamp": "{{PUBLISH_TIMESTAMP}}", "DataItems": "Variable": "{{ST1.DP1.NAME}}",...
  • Page 119 Configuration 4.9 Cloud configuration Switching from "JSON specific" to "User-defined" Each data point can be individually formatted and displayed with selected properties in the payload. Unneeded properties of individual data points can simply be erased. Additional (e.g. static) content can be added. The properties of selected data points can also be referenced multiple times.
  • Page 120 Configuration 4.9 Cloud configuration <Var>{{ST1.DP2.NAME}}</Var> <Type>{{ST1.DP2.TYPE}}</Type> <Value>{{ST1.DP2.VALUE}}</Value> <QualityCode>{{ST1.DP2.QUALITY_CODE}}</QualityCode> <StationName>{{ST1.DP2.STATION_NAME}}</StationName> <Timestamp>{{ST1.DP2.SOURCE_TIMESTAMP}}</Timestamp> </DataItem> <DataItem> <Var>{{ST1.DP3.NAME}}</Var> <Type>{{ST1.DP3.TYPE}}</Type> <Value>{{ST1.DP3.VALUE}}</Value> <QualityCode>{{ST1.DP3.QUALITY_CODE}}</QualityCode> <StationName>{{ST1.DP3.STATION_NAME}}</StationName> <Timestamp>{{ST1.DP3.SOURCE_TIMESTAMP}}</Timestamp> </DataItem> </DataItems> </root> Switching from "XML specific" to "User defined" Each data point can be individually formatted and displayed with selected properties in the payload.
  • Page 121 Configuration 4.9 Cloud configuration Code: Syntax and meaning Description of the syntax The description of the individual keys is structured as follows: • Name <Syntax> Meaning Code key The code for formatting the payload can consist of the following keys listed below. If you want to use not only the keys for the transfer of payload but also want to add text, you can add the text in front of or after a key.
  • Page 122 Configuration 4.9 Cloud configuration • Group {{GROUP}} / {{Station.Variable.GROUP}} Group name • Value {{VALUE}} / {{Station.Variable.VALUE}} Value of the data point • Attribute {{ADDITIONAL_ATTRIBUTE}} / {{Station.Variable.ADDITIONAL_ATTRIBUTE}} Additional attribute, which can be configured manually for each individual data point (mandatory for MindConnect IoT Extension, otherwise optional). •...
  • Page 123: Data Point Assignment

    Configuration 4.9 Cloud configuration Example for transferred payload based on the unchanged "JSON generic" template Below you will find an example of the transferred payload of a topic. The topic contains three variables of an S7 station for the data points "DP1", "DP2" and "DP3".
  • Page 124 Configuration 4.9 Cloud configuration • Set for selected By clicking on the button, all data points that you have previously selected in the table are assigned to the topic or group selected in the text box. • Set for all By clicking on the button, all data points that you have previously selected in the table are assigned to the topic or group selected in the text box.
  • Page 125 Configuration 4.9 Cloud configuration • Attribute The attribute is included in the payload as {{ADDITIONAL_ATTRIBUTE}} / {{Station.Variable.ADDITIONAL_ATTRIBUTE}}, see section User data format (Page 113). Enter the attribute according to the requirements of the cloud provider: – AWS / Azure / IBM Cloud / Other cloud: Optional If no attribute is demanded or required, leave the box empty.
  • Page 126: Subscriber

    Configuration 4.9 Cloud configuration 4.9.4 Subscriber Validity ⇒ Validity: AWS / Azure / IBM Cloud In this tab, you create the topics for the subscriber function of the gateway under the enabled profile. Note A subscriber topic can only contain data points which are assigned to exactly one single station.
  • Page 127: Payload Format

    Configuration 4.9 Cloud configuration 4.9.4.2 Payload format Payload format Use the JSON Payload format from the template for communication between the publisher and subscriber: "Timestamp": "PUBLISH_TIMESTAMP", "DataItems": "Variable": "{{Var1.NAME}}", "Type": "{{Var1.TYPE}}", "Value": "{{Var1.VALUE}}", "QualityCode": "{{Var1.QUALITY_CODE}}" "Variable": "{{Var2.NAME}}", "Type": "{{Var2.TYPE}}", "Value": "{{Var2.VALUE}}", "QualityCode": "{{Var2.QUALITY_CODE}}"...
  • Page 128: Data Point Assignment

    Configuration 4.9 Cloud configuration Topic table You can see the created topics in the table and configure their "Quality of Service" parameters. • Topic If necessary, you can change the name of the topic here. • QoS You use the "Quality of Service" parameter of the topic to specify the transfer behavior of the messages between the broker and subscriber of the gateway: –...
  • Page 129 Configuration 4.9 Cloud configuration Individual assignment: Assign each data point in the table individually to a topic. To do so, you use the text box "Topic" of the data point table (see below). Bundled assignment: Before you make the bundled assignment, select all data points in the table that you want to assign to a topic using the check box on the left.
  • Page 130: Data Points

    Configuration 4.10 Data points 4.10 Data points 4.10.1 Transmission time and transferred data Note Requirements for the transfer (Cloud) The following conditions must be met to transfer a value: • The data point is assigned to a topic in the configuration. •...
  • Page 131: Data Points

    Configuration 4.10 Data points 4.10.2 Data points Data point configuration In this tab, you define the data points as data sources or data destinations for the transmission, station by station. For S7 stations, you can also export the variable information of the CPU via a source file from STEP 7 and import it as basis for the data point configuration, see Import variables (Page 140).
  • Page 132 Configuration 4.10 Data points • Multi-editing You use this button to open the "Data point configuration" dialog. You can set specific parameters for all or previously selected data points in one editing step in the dialog. Select multiple data points for this function using the check box in the selection column (left) of the data point table.
  • Page 133 Configuration 4.10 Data points Deleting data points Note Delete You cannot undo deleting a data point. You can delete individual data points using the "Delete" symbol in each row of the data point table. You can delete multiple data points by selecting them using the selection column (left) and then clicking on the "Delete"...
  • Page 134 Configuration 4.10 Data points • Operand area (S7 stations only) The following operand areas of the CPU are available for S7: – I - Input – M - Memory – Q - Output – DB - Data block • Function code (Modbus stations only) The following areas (tables) of the station memory area are available for selection with Modbus/TCP: –...
  • Page 135 Configuration 4.10 Data points • Length (S7 and Modbus stations only) Number of characters for the "String" data type (S7 station: 1 .. 254, Modbus station: • Access The option specifies access of the communication partners to the gateway data. –...
  • Page 136 Configuration 4.10 Data points • Quality change With this parameter, you specify the transfer behavior of the messages of all topics or groups: – Enabled Transfer on change of "QualityCode" (Good → Bad or Bad → Good) As soon as the quality of a data point changes, the topic is transferred. –...
  • Page 137 Configuration 4.10 Data points The value of the status has the following effect on the transmission: • Publisher → Cloud Publishing of messages of the gateway as publisher is independent of the value of the status. • Cloud → Subscriber Receiving of messages by the gateway as subscriber is independent of the value of the status.
  • Page 138 Configuration 4.10 Data points Data types Not every data type supports all trigger types. The following tables list the configurable data types and specify the supported trigger types for each data type. Table 4- 3 Data types for S7 station S7 station Data type in the target Supported triggers...
  • Page 139 Configuration 4.10 Data points Table 4- 4 Data types for Modbus client Modbus client Data type in the Supported Suitable for array target system triggers Data Bit width Memory area MQTT Time Value type server BOOL Coil, Discrete Input Boolean BOOL UINT16 Holding Register, Input...
  • Page 140: Import Variables

    Configuration 4.10 Data points OPC server Data type in the target system Supported triggers Suitable for array (max. 100 arrays per Data type Bit width OPC server MQTT Time Value station) String* 0..256 bytes String STRING S7_DATE_A 8 bytes DateTime DT-STRING ND_TIME** (ISO 8601)
  • Page 141 Configuration 4.10 Data points Requirement: Creating CPU variables in STEP 7 As a prerequisite for using the function, you need to have created variables or symbols in the respective CPU in your STEP 7 project. • STEP 7 Professional (TIA Portal) –...
  • Page 142 Configuration 4.10 Data points – In SIMATIC Manager, in the source directory of the CPU, select the newly generated source and click on the shortcut menu "Export source". – In the "Export source" dialog, select the desired target directory in the PC file system.
  • Page 143: Opc Ua Browsing

    Configuration 4.10 Data points 8. Assign the DB number according to the STEP 7 configuration and click "Save". This does not yet apply the data to the data point list of the application. After the DB number is assigned or a source file is imported from a variable list, the variables are displayed in a table with the following columns.
  • Page 144: Opc Ua Import

    Configuration 4.10 Data points • Server address (IPv4) / (IPv6) The IPv4 or, if applicable, the IPv6 address of the station is displayed. • Security policy The option selected for the station is displayed. • Status Shows the status of the stations. Options: "Connected" or "Disconnected". •...
  • Page 145: Maintenance

    Configuration 4.11 Maintenance • The file name is displayed in the output field of the WBM. If you want to use the file, click "Import" and confirm with "OK". The import process is shown by a progress bar. If you want to import multiple files, repeat the operation "Browse" > "Import". Result: The "Only show supported variables"...
  • Page 146 Configuration 4.11 Maintenance Synchronization method You can synchronize the time of day manually or via NTP (Network Time Protocol). Note Time-of-day synchronization For applications that require time-of-day synchronization, you should synchronize the time of day of the device. If you do not synchronize the time of day regularly, there may be deviations of several seconds each day between the device and its communication partners.
  • Page 147 Configuration 4.11 Maintenance • Key Enter the NTP key in the selected format. Permitted key length: – ASCII: 5..20 – Hexadecimal: 10-40 • Time zone In NTP mode, it is generally UTC (Universal Time Coordinated) that is transferred. This corresponds to GMT (Greenwich Mean Time). The time offset from UTC can be set by configuring the local time zone.
  • Page 148: Certificate Management

    4.11 Maintenance 4.11.2 Certificate management Web server certificate The application contains a certificate issued by Siemens for HTTPS communication with the WBM. To increase security, you can also import your own server certificate and a private key. • Import server certificate Requirement for import: The certificate is saved on your PC.
  • Page 149: User

    Configuration 4.11 Maintenance 4.11.3 User Note Loss of user data Note changed or newly assigned user names and passwords. When you lose the user data of the administrator, you no longer have access to the WBM. When losing the login data, you only have access to the WBM by resetting the device to the factory settings.
  • Page 150 Configuration 4.11 Maintenance Add users • New user name Enter the user name of the new user with the role "GUEST". • Repeat user name To confirm, repeat the user name entered above. • New password Enter the password for the new user. •...
  • Page 151: Firmware

    Note Digitally signed and encrypted firmware The firmware is signed and encrypted. This ensures that only firmware created by Siemens can be downloaded to the device. Firmware update • Firmware file After selecting a firmware file stored on the PC using the "Search" button, the file name is displayed here.
  • Page 152: Backup And Restore

    Configuration 4.11 Maintenance After the update is complete, the gateway automatically reboots. After the restart you will need to log in again. Note Firmware update Note that updating the firmware can take a while. • No input during activation During activation until the gateway restarts, the WBM is not locked. Do not change the WBM page during this time.
  • Page 153 Configuration 4.11 Maintenance On this page, you obtain information about the CLP. You can also format a brand new CLP or one previously used by another device. The formatting deletes the existing data on the CLP. • Status Shows whether a CLP is inserted and whether the format is known. •...
  • Page 154: Communication / Restart

    Configuration 4.11 Maintenance • Password (optional) The configuration file is stored encrypted. Additionally, you can secure the configuration file against unauthorized use by entering a password (8-64 characters). The configuration file can only be reloaded by entering this password. • Export Saves the configuration currently used by the gateway with the selected options to a configuration file on the PC.
  • Page 155: Diagnostics

    Configuration 4.11 Maintenance Process communication The current status is displayed under "Status". • Stop Click the button to stop communication. The labeling of the button changes. • Start Click the button to restart communication. Restart • Restart Click the button to initiate a restart of the application. Reset to factory settings Here, you can reset the application to factory settings.
  • Page 156: Logging

    Using the "Export" button, you can save this data in an "*.enc" logging file. The information in this unreadable file is encrypted and can only be read by Siemens Industry Online Support. Send the log file back to your contact at Siemens Industry Online Support.
  • Page 157 Using the "Export" button, you can save this data in an "*.enc" logging file. The information in this unreadable file is encrypted and can only be read by Siemens Industry Online Support. Send the log file back to your contact at Siemens Industry Online Support.
  • Page 158 Configuration 4.11 Maintenance If you do not have a Syslog server, leave the server address free. • Server address Enter the IP address of the Syslog servers. • Server port You can change the default server port 514 (UDP). You will find a description of the Syslog messages in the appendix Syslog messages (Page 179).
  • Page 159: Diagnostics And Maintenance

    You can find the current firmware version of the device on the WBM page Info (Page 62). New firmware versions If a new firmware version is available for the module, you will find this on the Internet pages of Siemens Industry Online Support: Link: (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/ps/25621/dl) Save the firmware file on the configuration PC.
  • Page 160: Restarting And Resetting

    Diagnostics and maintenance 5.3 Restarting and resetting Restarting and resetting Functions and execution The following functions are available for resetting: • Restart The configuration data is retained. The gateway performs a restart. You can perform the function via: – WBM: "Maintenance > Communication / Restart" •...
  • Page 161 Diagnostics and maintenance 5.3 Restarting and resetting • Deleted data The following data is deleted in the gateway by resetting to factory settings: – Addresses of the LAN interfaces configured by the user They are reset to the factory default address data. –...
  • Page 162: Device Replacement In The Event Of A Fault

    5.4 Device replacement in the event of a fault Device replacement in the event of a fault Device defective If a fault develops, please send the device to your Siemens representative for repair. Repairs on-site are not possible. Replacing the gateway...
  • Page 163: Technical Specifications

    Technical specifications Technical specifications - CloudConnect 712 Technical specifications - CloudConnect 712 Article number 6GK1411-1AC00 Attachment to Industrial Ethernet Quantity 2 x gigabit interface (P1, P2) Design RJ-45 jack, galvanically isolated Properties • Standard • 1000BASE-T, IEEE 802.3ab • Transmission speeds •...
  • Page 164: Technical Specifications - Cloudconnect 716

    Technical specifications 6.2 Technical Specifications - CloudConnect 716 Technical specifications - CloudConnect 712 concentration • • < 0.5 ppm • • < 0.1 ppm Design, dimensions and weight Module format Compact module S7-1500 Degree of protection IP20 Weight 300 g Dimensions (W x H x D) 35 x 147 x 127 mm Mounting type...
  • Page 165 Technical specifications 6.2 Technical Specifications - CloudConnect 716 Technical specifications - CloudConnect 716 Cable cross-section connectable to • Without wire end ferrule • 0.2 .. 2.5 mm / AWG 24 .. 13 the terminal block • With wire end ferrule •...
  • Page 166 Technical specifications 6.2 Technical Specifications - CloudConnect 716 Technical specifications - CloudConnect 716 During transportation -40 °C ... +70 °C Relative humidity During operation ≤ 60 % at 25 °C, no condensation Permitted contaminant Corrosive gas test according to ISA-S71.04 severity level G1, G2, G3 concentration •...
  • Page 167: Approvals

    You will find the declarations of conformity listed below and certificates of the product on the Internet at the following address: Link: (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/ps/25621/cert)) You can see the current versions of the standards in the relevant certificate, which you will find on the Internet at the address specified above.
  • Page 168 UK Declaration of Conformity Importer UK: Siemens plc Sir William Siemens House Princess Road Manchester M20 2UR The product meets the requirements of the following directives: • UKEX Regulations SI 2016/1107 The Equipment and Protective Systems Intended for Use in Potentially Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 2016, and related amendments.
  • Page 169 • EN IEC 60079-0 - Explosive atmospheres - Part 0: Equipment - General requirements • EN 60079-7 - Explosive Atmospheres - Part 7: Equipment protection by increased safety 'e' Importer UK: Siemens plc (see above) CCC-Ex Classification:Ex na IIC T4 Gc, Certificate no.:2020322310002625...
  • Page 170 Approvals The product meets the requirements of the following standards: • GB 3836.1 Hazardous areas - Part 0: Equipment - General requirements • GB 3836.8 Explosive atmospheres - Part 15: Equipment protection by type of protection 'n' The CP meets the requirements of the following directives: •...
  • Page 171 Approvals cULus Hazardous (Classified) Locations Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.: cULus IND. CONT. EQ. FOR HAZ. LOC. Applied standards: • ANSI ISA 12.12.01 • CSA C22.2 No. 213-M1987 APPROVED for Use in: • Cl. 1, Div. 2, GP. A, B, C, D T3...T6 •...
  • Page 172 SIMATIC NET products are regularly submitted to the relevant authorities and approval centers for approvals relating to specific markets and applications. If you require a list of the current approvals for individual devices, consult your Siemens contact or check the Internet pages of Siemens Industry Online Support: Link: (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/ps/15248/cert)
  • Page 173: Dimension Drawings

    Dimension drawings All dimensions in the dimension drawings are in millimeters. Figure 8-1 Front view SIMATIC CC7 Operating Instructions, 09/2021, C79000-G8976-C503-04...
  • Page 174 Dimension drawings Figure 8-2 Side view SIMATIC CC7 Operating Instructions, 09/2021, C79000-G8976-C503-04...
  • Page 175: Accessories

    Power supply Power supplies for the gateway Excerpt from the Siemens program for power supplies SITOP and S7-1500: • SITOP PSU100C 24 V / 0.6 A stabilized power supply, input: AC 120/230 V, output: DC 24 V / 0.6 A Article number: 6EP1331-5BA00 •...
  • Page 176 Accessories A.2 CLPs The following CLPs are available: • SCALANCE CLP 2GB Article number: 6GK1900-0UB00-0AA0 Exchangeable storage medium for easy device replacement • SCALANCE CLP EEC 2GB Article number: 6GK1900-0UQ00-0AA0 Exchangeable storage medium with painted circuit boards for easy device replacement SIMATIC CC7 Operating Instructions, 09/2021, C79000-G8976-C503-04...
  • Page 177: Escape Sequences

    Escape sequences JSON escape sequences JSON escape sequences When the JSON format is used for the user data, the following characters are converted into escape sequences in the Publisher: For the subscriber, the escape sequences are converted into the reverse direction. To transfer the user data, see section User data format (Page 113).
  • Page 178 Escape sequences B.1 JSON escape sequences Characters JSON escape sequence Note \u0018 \\u0018 \u0019 \\u0019 \u001a \\u001a \u001b \\u001b \u001c \\u001c \u001d \\u001d \u001e \\u001e \u001f \\u001f \u007F \\u007F * Not configurable in STEP 7 as name component SIMATIC CC7 Operating Instructions, 09/2021, C79000-G8976-C503-04...
  • Page 179: Syslog Messages

    Syslog messages Security events The gateway outputs Syslog messages according to RFC 5424. The messages are based on IEC 62443-3-3. Structure of the messages C.1.1 Structure of the Syslog messages Syslog messages record changes in device states as status information. Syslog messages according to RFC 5424 or RFC 5426 are output by devices and transferred to a server via the set UDP port (standard: 514).
  • Page 180: Variables In Syslog Messages

    Syslog messages C.1 Structure of the messages Part / Parameter Explanation HOSTNAME Identifies the source device by either: • FQDN • IPv4 address according to RFC1035: Bytes in decimal representation: XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX • IPv6 address according to RFC4291 Section 2.2 • Host name "-"...
  • Page 181: Syslog Messages

    Syslog messages C.2 Syslog messages The output messages can contain the following variables: Variable Description Format Possible values or example {IP address} IPv4 address according to RFC1035 %d.%d.%d.%d 192.168.1.105 IPv6 address according to RFC4291 Section 2.2 XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX 2001:DB8::8:800:200C:41 {FQHN} Fully Qualified Host Name: Completely specified FQDN: host1.com server1 host name;...
  • Page 182: Iacs User Identification And Authentication

    Syslog messages C.2 Syslog messages SE_COMMUNICATION_STOPPED_(protocol) Message text {Protocol}: User {User name} stopped the process communication. Example Console: User <user name> stopped the process communication. Explanation The user has stopped the process communication. Severity Notice Facility local0 Standard C.2.2 IACS User identification and authentication SE_NETWORK_SUCCESSFUL_LOGON_(protocol) Message text {Protocol}: User {User name} logged in from {IP address}.
  • Page 183: Account Management

    Syslog messages C.2 Syslog messages SE_DEFAULT_USER_AUTHENTICATION_USED (protocol) Message text {Protocol}: Default user {User name} logged in from {IP address}. Example Console: Default user <user name> logged in from 192.168.0.1. Explanation Default user has logged in via the IP address. Severity Info Facility local0...
  • Page 184: Remote Session Termination

    Syslog messages C.2 Syslog messages C.2.5 Remote session termination SE_RAS_SESSION_TERMINATED_INACTIVITY_(protocol) Message text {Protocol}: Remote session {Config detail} was closed after {Time second} seconds of inactivity. Example WBM: Remote session o1cs3jjKy... was closed after 600 seconds of inactivity. Explanation The session was closed after a period of inactivity. Severity Notice Facility...
  • Page 185: Communication Integrity

    Syslog messages C.2 Syslog messages Facility local0 Standard IEC 62443-3-3 Reference: SR 2.12 C.2.8 Communication integrity SE_COMMUNICATION_DATA_INTEGRITY_ERROR_(protocol) Message text {Protocol}: Integrity verification failed. Example MQTT: Integrity verification failed. Explanation Proof of integrity failed. Severity Error Facility local0 Standard IEC 62443-3-3 Reference: SR 3.1 C.2.9 Session authenticity SE_INVALID_SESSION_ID_(protocol)
  • Page 186: Iacs Recovery And Reconstitution

    Syslog messages C.2 Syslog messages SE_BACKUP_FAILED_(protocol) Message text {Protocol}: User {User name} failed to create backup file. Example Console: User <user name> failed to create backup file. Explanation Creation of backup file by user failed. Severity Error Facility local0 Standard IEC 62443-3-3 Reference: SR 7.3 C.2.11 IACS Recovery and Reconstitution...
  • Page 187 Syslog messages C.2 Syslog messages SE_FW_DEPLOYMENT_FAILED_(protocol)_(user) Message text {Protocol}: User {User name} failed to activate Firmware {Version}. Example Console: User <user name> failed to activate Firmware V2. Explanation Firmware activation by user failed. Severity Error Facility local0 Standard IEC 62443-3-3 Reference: SR 7.4 SIMATIC CC7 Operating Instructions, 09/2021, C79000-G8976-C503-04...
  • Page 188 Syslog messages C.2 Syslog messages SIMATIC CC7 Operating Instructions, 09/2021, C79000-G8976-C503-04...
  • Page 189: Index

    Index Abbreviations/acronyms, 4 MAC address, 3 Application to the runtime system, 58 Mapping, 94 Apply, 58 Mapping variables, 94 Article numbers, 3 MQTT - version, 14 Broker, 14 Nodeset, 93 Browse OPC UA, 143 Nodeset XML, 93 Certificate validation (OPC), 84, 91 OPC UA, 14 CLP, 19 Open Source Software, 61...
  • Page 190 Index WBM, 15, 21 Web Based Management, 21 Web browser, 25 SIMATIC CC7 Operating Instructions, 09/2021, C79000-G8976-C503-04...

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