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Summary of Contents for SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX

Page 1: ...ication 3 WinAC RTX 4 Web Option for OS with SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX 5 Structure of SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX RTX 6 Commissioning and configuration of SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX RTX 7 Installation of SIMATIC PCS 7 AS mEC RTX 8 Commissioning and configuring SIMATIC PCS 7 AS mEC RTX 9 Differences between SIMATIC PCS 7 AS RTX and SIMATIC PCS 7 AS mEC RTX 10 Establishing the factory state 11 ...

Page 2: ...are those who based on their training and experience are capable of identifying risks and avoiding potential hazards when working with these products systems Proper use of Siemens products 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...

Page 3: ... SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX with external engineering 36 6 3 4 SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX in the PCS 7 network 38 6 4 Connection options for SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX RTX 41 6 4 1 Connection to PROFIBUS DP 41 6 4 2 Connection of intelligent field devices 41 6 4 3 Network connection to Industrial Ethernet 42 6 5 Operator panel of the CPU 43 6 5 1 Operator panel of the CPU 43 7 Commissioning and configuration of SIMATIC PCS ...

Page 4: ...3 How to expand your PCS 7 project to include a SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX station 74 7 5 4 How to rename the SIMATIC PC station 75 7 5 5 How to edit the hardware configuration of the PC stations on the engineering station 76 7 5 6 How to set the access point on the BOX PC 77 7 5 7 How to configure NetPro for SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX in the PCS 7 network 78 7 5 8 How to configure the SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX RTX 80 7 5 ...

Page 5: ... the CPU 111 9 14 How to activate the automatic start of the AS 112 9 15 How to compile and download the AS 114 9 16 How to use write protection EWF for the Compact Flash card CF card 116 9 17 Additional Information on Working with Remote Desktop Connections 117 9 17 1 How to Save the Connection Settings to a File 117 9 17 2 How to close a connection without stopping ongoing processes 118 9 17 3 H...

Page 6: ...Table of contents BOX V8 1 6 Function Manual 03 2015 A5E32711362 AC ...

Page 7: ...t updates For the secure operation of Siemens products and solutions it is necessary to take suitable preventive action e g cell protection concept and integrate each component into a holistic state of the art industrial security concept Third party products that may be in use should also be considered For more information about industrial security visit http www siemens com industrialsecurity To ...

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Page 9: ...S integra ted SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX RTX Integrated Software CPU WinAC RTX SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX RTX al lows ES OS or OS operation WinAC RTX 2010 supports up to 2000 AS process ob jects PO AS not inte grated SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX AS with S7 300 design SIMATIC PCS 7 AS mEC RTX SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX allows ES OS or OS operation WinAC RTX 2010 supports up to 2000 AS process ob jects PO SIMATIC PCS 7 AS RTX AS 41x of ...

Page 10: ... possible S7 F systems possible can be ordered as AS 400F SIMATIC Safety Matrix possible Note The SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX PC with integrated AS SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX RTX is described in greater detail in this documentation Location of use The SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX can be placed on site where the automation process takes place because it is designed for these environmental conditions Required basic knowledge Thi...

Page 11: ...h the product After installation of PCS 7 you can find the Process Control System PCS 7 PCS 7 Readme document in the Windows Start menu using the following path Siemens Automation SIMATIC Product Notes language You will find the most important PCS 7 system documentation at the following locations On the SIMATIC PCS 7 DVD in the _Manuals folder On the engineering station as online help CHM file for...

Page 12: ...when new versions of the system documentation become available The link to download the entire PCS 7 documentation as a Manual Collection in the My Documentation Manager http support industry siemens com my ww en documentation advanced The Manual Collection includes the manuals for hardware and software In the section Hardware Manuals for SIMATIC PCS 7 The link to the latest manuals for components...

Page 13: ...f PCS 7 V8 0 UPD 1 SIMATIC PCS 7 AS mEC RTX Distributed I O at PROFINET IO possible As of PCS 7 V7 1 SP2 In the case of configurations with integrated CPU based on WinAC RTX 2010 V4 6 an integrated data record gateway enables direct access to field devices which are connected by means of the integrated CP 5611 Additional information You can find additional information on the engineering system in ...

Page 14: ...Preface BOX V8 1 14 Function Manual 03 2015 A5E32711362 AC ...

Page 15: ...units package units with an integrated operator control and monitoring unit Testing educational and training systems Research facilities Due to the full integration in SIMATIC PCS 7 you can enjoy all the benefits of the modern SIMATIC PCS 7 process control system Above all this applies to the following applications Externalizing the engineering station from SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX RTX and thereby perfor...

Page 16: ...ure of SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX RTX Page 27 Commissioning and configuration of SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX RTX Page 45 Example configuration with SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX RTX In the figure below the SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX RTX is displayed as the single station system variant with connected distributed I O 3 3 LQN 352 86 3 352 86 3 26 6 3 0 6 0 7 3 6 2 57 6 0 7 1 7 LQ 57 9 WKHUQHW RQ ERDUG WKHUQHW RQ ERDUG 3 RQ ERDUG Use and A...

Page 17: ...depending on the configuration variant Areas of application for SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX with PCS 7 AS mEC RTX SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX with PCS 7 AS mEC RTX is suitable for the following areas of application Autonomous small plants Subprocess units package units with an integrated operator control and monitoring unit Testing educational and training systems Research facilities Plants in which configuration in ...

Page 18: ...Up to 8 signal modules of the S7 300 type series can be connected as central I O Connection of PROFINET IO distributed I O via the communication processor CP 1616 You can find more information in the S7 300 section of the Process Control System PCS 7 Catalog Overview Released Modules documentation Additional information Operating instructions Embedded Automation S7 modular Embedded Controller Use ...

Page 19: ...e for the following areas of application Autonomous small plants Subprocess units package units with an integrated operator control and monitoring unit Testing educational and training systems Research facilities Plants in which configuration in run CiR is not required Bundle PC SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX with AS RTX AS model Related sections in this manual SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX with AS RTX features the WinAC ...

Page 20: ...SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX with S7 400 SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX with S7 400 is an automation system SIMATIC S7 400 AS 41x or AS 41xH in combination with a SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX PC This enables you to build a complete PCS 7 process control system with the following components Operator station OS Automation system of the SIMATIC S7 400 series separate AS Distributed I O Optional Engineering station ES depending on the ...

Page 21: ...n SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX with S7 400 features a SIMATIC AS 41x or AS 41xH You connect the distributed I O to the AS Section Optional modules Page 32 Configuration manual Process Control System PCS 7 Engineering System Manual Process Control System PCS 7 Fault tolerant Process Control Systems Example configuration with SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX with S7 400 The following figure shows SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX with S7 40...

Page 22: ...sed with SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX with AS 41x You can find information about this in the function manual Process Control System PCS 7 High precision time stamping Use and Areas of Application 3 4 Using SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX with S7 400 BOX V8 1 22 Function Manual 03 2015 A5E32711362 AC ...

Page 23: ...buted I O PCS 7 Advanced Process Library with WinAC RTX The following setting is required for all relevant block types see Additional information when using the PCS 7 Advanced Process Library APL For each block instance of one of these block types used in the application bit number 22 should be preset with 1 at the Feature I O Additional information You can find additional information on the relev...

Page 24: ...WinAC RTX BOX V8 1 24 Function Manual 03 2015 A5E32711362 AC ...

Page 25: ...eb servers and Web clients is available in the Process Control System PCS 7 OS Web Option function manual Number of Web clients A maximum of 2 Web clients can connect to a Web server which is installed on the SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX PC The following figure shows the Web Option for OS with SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX PC HE 26 3ODQW EXV HE OLHQW HE OLHQW 6 0 7 3 6 2 3 6 HE OLHQW 6 HE OLHQW HE 26 License keys You ca...

Page 26: ...Web Option for OS with SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX BOX V8 1 26 Function Manual 03 2015 A5E32711362 AC ...

Page 27: ...e components of SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX RTX Configurations with SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX RTX Connection options for SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX RTX Operator panel of the CPU Ordering information The order information is listed in the ST PCS 7 catalog Additional information Section Functional compatibility with SIMATIC PCS 7 Page 32 Configuration manual Process Control System PCS 7 Engineering System Configuration manual...

Page 28: ...vided with the PCs describes which Ethernet interface is configured for any given bus system Optional expansion of the product bundle You can expand the product bundle to include the following add on components SITOP modular 20 A power supply SITOP DC UPS module Multi monitor graphics cards and process monitors design variant with front panel TFT Touch Panel Mouse and keyboard German or internatio...

Page 29: ... Configuration variant 2 SIMATIC PCS 7 runtime system with AS and OS functionality CPU as the software version OS single station system You configure the PCS 7 system with an external engineering station not included in the product bundle Pre installed software components on SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX RTX The following components are preinstalled on the SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX RTX Windows operating system Intern...

Page 30: ...BOX RTX Configuration variant 1 Configuration variant 2 Software for the CPU WinAC WinAC RTX SIMATIC PCS 7 RTX SIMATIC NET Industrial Ethernet SOFTNET S7 Basic PCS 7 Engineering PCS 7 OS OS RT PO CR 250 SL plant size up to 250 PO PCS 7 OS OS RT PO CR 250 SL plant size up to 250 PO PCS 7 AS Runtime AS RT PO 250 Activating the software components In order to use the software components valid license...

Page 31: ...ance station and monitors itself and downstream systems modules and field devices that are connected to SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX Note No diagnostics are possible for components in the PCS 7 network that do not belong to this SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX station UPS software for further processing of UPS signals on a PC Note You can find the ordering information for additional PCS 7 software in the ST PCS 7 catalog ...

Page 32: ...7 BOX PC You can set the time synchronization of the AS using the WinAC Time Synchronization function Diagnostics software is included on the bundle PC so that diagnostics can be performed for the SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX PC functions You can find additional information in the manual titled Process Control System PCS 7 Software Update with Utilization of New Functions Properties of SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX Conf...

Page 33: ... monitor to one port If you want to connect the monitors via DVI you will need an active adapter Active DisplayPort M to Single Link DVI F as of the third monitor Signal module When a BOX PC is used as an OS single station system or as an OS client a signal module can be added to the PC These signal modules can control a horn and up to 3 different lamps or buzzer tones that represent a variety of ...

Page 34: ...ingle station system Page 35 with AS ES OS Bundle SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX RTX as SIMATIC PCS 7 runtime system with AS and OS functionality SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX as AS OS with external engineering Page 36 SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX as AS OS in a PCS 7 network Page 38 Note The configuration options apply to an OS single station system SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX RTX cannot be used as an OS client or OS server Expanded functions...

Page 35: ... 5611 Example with SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX RTX In the figure below SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX RTX complete system with ES OS AS is shown as a single station system with connected distributed I O 3 3 LQN 352 86 3 352 86 3 26 6 3 0 6 0 7 3 6 2 57 6 0 7 1 7 LQ 57 9 WKHUQHW RQ ERDUG WKHUQHW RQ ERDUG 3 RQ ERDUG License keys You need license keys for the following software packages on the SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX PC ES engin...

Page 36: ... CPU in this configuration is performed using WinAC time synchronization with the local PC clock only if no externally connected clock is included Interface properties You can find additional information on this in the section Connection to PROFIBUS DP Page 41 6 3 3 SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX with external engineering SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX RTX for process mode with external engineering In this configuration yo...

Page 37: ...l bus and plant bus 6 0 7 6 3 3 LQN 352 86 3 352 86 3 26 6 3 0 6 0 7 3 6 2 57 6 0 7 1 7 LQ 57 9 WKHUQHW RQ ERDUG WKHUQHW RQ ERDUG 3 RQ ERDUG XV GH O LQVWDOODWLRQ GX WHUPLQDO FRPELQ 7 3 3 License keys You need license keys for the following software packages on the SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX PC PCS 7 OS WinAC WinAC RTX Structure of SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX RTX 6 3 Configurations with SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX RTX BOX V8 1...

Page 38: ...k only if no externally connected clock is included Interface properties You can find information about this in the following sections Section Connection to PROFIBUS DP Page 41 Section Network connection to Industrial Ethernet Page 42 6 3 4 SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX in the PCS 7 network SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX RTX for process mode in the PCS 7 network In this configuration you integrate the SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX st...

Page 39: ... 352 86 3 352 86 3 9 26 6 3 0 6 0 7 3 6 2 57 6 0 7 1 7 LQ 57 WKHUQHW RQ ERDUG WKHUQHW RQ ERDUG 3 RQ ERDUG 26 VHUYHU 06 VHUYHU 26 FOLHQWV 6 0 7 6 License keys You need license keys for the following software packages on the SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX PC PCS 7 OS WinAC WinAC RTX Structure of SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX RTX 6 3 Configurations with SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX RTX BOX V8 1 Function Manual 03 2015 A5E32711362 AC 39...

Page 40: ...eate and maintain the program using the external engineering station Properties of SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX RTX The Ethernet interface to the plant bus and terminal bus are set by default You can find the default addresses in the product information for the BOX PC Communication AS to AS from an AS in the PCS 7 network to the CPU in the SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX station can be performed with the WinAC RTX softwar...

Page 41: ... used to connect the PROFIBUS PA to a PROFIBUS DP You connect the intelligent field devices to the PROFIBUS PA Additional information Section Connection of intelligent field devices Page 41 Section Network connection to Industrial Ethernet Page 42 6 4 2 Connection of intelligent field devices A DP PA link with a DP PA coupler is used to connect the PROFIBUS PA to a PROFIBUS DP You connect the inte...

Page 42: ...rnal engineering Ethernet interface on board for common plant terminal bus SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX RTX in the PCS 7 network Plant bus via on board Ethernet interface Terminal bus via on board Ethernet interface Key data for communication The two Ethernet on board ports of the SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX PC have the following properties Property On board Ethernet Protocol on the terminal bus recommended setting TC...

Page 43: ... panel of the CPU The operator control and display elements of the CPU can be displayed symbolically on a monitor in the form of an operator panel The operator panel can also be controlled via a remote desktop connection Structure of SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX RTX 6 5 Operator panel of the CPU BOX V8 1 Function Manual 03 2015 A5E32711362 AC 43 ...

Page 44: ...Structure of SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX RTX 6 5 Operator panel of the CPU BOX V8 1 44 Function Manual 03 2015 A5E32711362 AC ...

Page 45: ...OX PC Configuring PCS 7 functions The configuration of the process control system corresponds to the SIMATIC PCS 7 standard Configuring the hardware components in HW Config Configuring the connections in NetPro Configuring the automation functions in CFC and SFC Configuring operator control and monitoring functions in WinCC Time synchronization You can find information about how to perform time sy...

Page 46: ...n the Station Configuraton Editor Configuration in HW Config and the Station Configuration Editor for SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX RTX The configuration of the SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX RTX in HW Config and in the Station Configuration Editor Components tab is shown in the following table HW Config Station Configuration Editor Components tab Index Module Index Name Type 1 1 2 IF1 IF2 IF3 IF4 WinLC RTX 2 IF1 IF2 IF3 ...

Page 47: ...ngle station system 7 3 1 Overview of configuration tasks Requirements The following software is installed on the SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX RTX Operating system PCS 7 Software package WinAC RTX Overview The following configuration steps are performed in order to commission SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX RTX for a single station system Step What 1 Creating a new PCS 7 project Page 48 2 Renaming the SIMATIC PC station P...

Page 48: ...x PCS 7 Wizard New Project step 2 Which CPU are you using in your project opens 4 Select the PCS7 BOX RTX item in the CPU drop down list 5 Click Next The dialog box PCS 7 Wizard New Project step 3 Which objects are you still using opens 6 Accept all default settings and select the checkbox PCS 7 OS Single station system is selected 7 Click Next The PCS 7 Wizard New Project step 4 Where do you want...

Page 49: ...pt this name for the specific project Requirements The PCS 7 project has been created by the PCS 7 Wizard The SIMATIC Manager is open The component view is activated Procedure 1 In the left window of the component view open the shortcut menu of the SIMATIC PC station and select the menu command Rename 2 Enter a name for the specific project Recommendation Use the name of the PC under Start Setting...

Page 50: ...mand View Catalog 4 Switch to the hardware catalog 5 Drag and drop the missing components to the respective slots in the station window 6 Click OK to confirm the displayed dialog box 7 Save and compile your changes 8 Close HW Config Additional information Online help for HW Config 7 3 5 How to check the setting of the access point for the PG PC interface Introduction Before you download the config...

Page 51: ... CPU 7 Click OK Additional information Online help on the dialog boxes 7 3 6 How to configure the SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX RTX Requirement Perform configuration directly on the BOX PC The following software is installed on the SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX RTX Operating system PCS 7 Software package WinAC RTX Setting the components on the SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX RTX 1 When the CPU is in RUN mode select the CPU STOP menu c...

Page 52: ...pplied and the controller are restarted Click OK The WinLC properties dialog box closes 8 Click OK The Edit Component dialog box closes 9 Check the configurations in HW Config and in the Station Configuration Editor to ensure they match The recommended configuration is shown in section Requirements for loading the BOX PC Page 46 Note Ensure that the names of the PC station match in HW Config and i...

Page 53: ...gineering station before configuring and downloading additional PC stations 1 Open the PCS 7 project in SIMATIC Manager 2 In the component view select the SIMATIC PC station SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX which contains the CPU 3 Select the menu command PLC Download The Download CPU in Current Project dialog box opens 4 If the dialog box warns you that the configuration data will be overwritten make the decisi...

Page 54: ... control elements exactly as they appear for a CPU in an AS You manipulate the operator control elements on the computer screen with the mouse Before downloading the project data to the CPU check the operating mode of the CPU You can only download the project data to the CPU when it is in STOP mode Requirements The following software is installed on the SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX RTX Operating system PCS 7...

Page 55: ... been executed in NetPro for a selected SIMATIC station Note During the first download operation the CPU has to be in STOP mode The CPU behaves like a standard CPU in PCS 7 The CPU of the SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX RTX cannot be configured in RUN Procedure 1 Select the project in the component view 2 Select the menu command PLC Compile and Download Objects The Compile and Download Objects dialog box opens ...

Page 56: ...xt On the Select the network connections of the S7 programs belonging to the areas dialog page click Next The first time you perform a compilation on the Select the data you want to compile and the scope of the compilation dialog page click Entire OS and select the With memory reset check box in the Scope group Click Apply The project is analyzed and the Settings Download OS dialog box opens 10 Cl...

Page 57: ... The PC stations engineering station and SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX station are connected via an administered Windows network The following software is installed on the SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX RTX Operating system PCS 7 Software package WinAC RTX Overview The following configuration steps are performed in order to commission SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX RTX with external engineering Step What 1 Selecting the network adapte...

Page 58: ...e Perform the following steps on the engineering station and the SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX station Procedure 1 Double click on the PC station workstation in the tree view of the Windows Explorer 2 Select the SIMATIC Shell folder 3 Select the Settings command from the shortcut menu The Select Terminal Bus dialog box opens 4 Select the network adapter you wish to use for the communication with the engineeri...

Page 59: ...BOX station to an existing PCS 7 project This configuration is described in the section How to expand your PCS 7 project to include a SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX station Page 74 Procedure 1 Open SIMATIC Manager with the menu command Start SIMATIC SIMATIC Manager 2 In SIMATIC Manager select the menu command File New Project Wizard The dialog box PCS 7 Wizard New Project step 1 Introduction opens 3 Click Next...

Page 60: ...d with the following components Software PLC WinCC application Additional information Section How to expand your PCS 7 project to include a SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX station Page 74 Online help for the PCS 7 Wizard 7 4 4 How to rename the SIMATIC PC station Introduction The PCS 7 Wizard has created a new PCS 7 project for you The PCS 7 Wizard has automatically assigned a name to the SIMATIC PC station Ada...

Page 61: ...tation for the engineering station in the project Requirements The project with the BOX PC is created The PCS 7 project is displayed in the component view in SIMATIC Manager Procedure 1 Select the project folder in the tree view 2 Select the shortcut menu command Insert New Object SIMATIC PC Station 3 Select the newly inserted SIMATIC PC station in the tree view 4 Select the shortcut menu command ...

Page 62: ...ware catalog is not visible select the menu command View Catalog 4 Switch to the hardware catalog 5 Drag and drop the missing components to the respective slots in the station window 6 Click OK 7 Save and compile your changes 8 In the component view select the SIMATIC PC station that represents the ES 9 Double click the Configuration object in the detail window HW Config opens 10 Go to the SIMATIC...

Page 63: ...he dropdown list Assigned interface parameter assignment select the protocol of the interface to the plant bus IE General ISO Ind Ethernet TCP IP 7 Click OK Setting the protocol on the plant bus Determining the MAC address for ISO protocol on the plant bus If you want to use the ISO protocol on the plant bus you need to enter the MAC addresses of the BOX PC s network adapter in HW Config If you do...

Page 64: ...ettings The TCP IP address is set 7 4 8 How to configure NetPro on the external engineering station Introduction You assign the modules you are using to networks and create connections in NetPro on the engineering station Using SIMATIC PDM For the SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX with external engineering configuration you can access intelligent field devices connected to PROFIBUS DP from SIMATIC PDM via the ext...

Page 65: ...entification area 7 Click OK 8 Save and compile your changes 9 Select the SIMATIC station and select the menu command PLC Download to Current Project Selected Connections 10 Click Yes to acknowledge the displayed message box 11 Close NetPro Downloading the connection in runtime You can download configured S7 connections within a PCS 7 project in runtime The communication partner can be either a CP...

Page 66: ...PCS 7 project 4 Insert the missing components in the Station Configuration Editor To do this click Add The Add Component dialog box opens 5 Select WinCC application as the type and set the same index slot number that you set for the WinCC application in HW Config 6 Select the WinLC RTX software PLC and click Edit The Edit Component dialog box opens 7 Click Properties The WinLC properties dialog bo...

Page 67: ...alled on the BOX PC Operating system PCS 7 Software package WinAC RTX The settings on the BOX PC are completed in the Station Configuration Editor see section Requirements for loading the BOX PC Page 46 In the dialog box of the Set PC Station configuration console the PC station access point of BOX PC is set to S7ONLINE PC internal local If you wish to connect the BOX PC to other network component...

Page 68: ... the configured operation If you want to change a bus in a system to a different protocol from TCP IP protocol to ISO protocol for example temporarily set a mixed protocol TCP IP protocol and ISO protocol on the engineering station Then download the configuration data to all affected systems for example the AS and engineering station 7 4 11 How to open the operator panel of the CPU Introduction Th...

Page 69: ...Center RTX WinAC RTX 7 4 12 How to compile and download the AS data and OS data on an external engineering station Introduction The procedure in the Compile and Download Objects dialog box for the SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX with external engineering station configuration differs from that for a single station system in the following way You need to compile and download both the configuration of the enginee...

Page 70: ...SIMATIC PC station of SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX select the Configuration object and select the check boxes in the Compile and Download columns 5 In the tree view of the SIMATIC PC station of SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX select the Charts object and select the check boxes in the Compile and Download columns 6 Click Edit in the Settings for Compilation Download group The Compile Program download to target system dialo...

Page 71: ...e and click the option button The entire WinCC project in the Download group 10 Click OK The Settings Download OS dialog box closes 11 Click Start in the Compile and Download Objects dialog box 12 Click OK to close the next dialog boxes displayed 13 Check and close the log file 14 Click Close The Compile and Download Objects dialog box closes Additional information Online help on the dialog boxes ...

Page 72: ...nected via an administered Windows network The following software is installed on the SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX RTX Operating system PCS 7 Software package WinAC RTX with controller Overview The following configuration steps are performed in order to commission SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX in the PCS 7 network Step What 1 Selecting the network adapter in SIMATIC Shell Page 73 2 Expanding the PCS 7 project to include...

Page 73: ... from the shortcut menu The Select Terminal Bus dialog box opens 4 Select the network adapter you wish to use for the communication with the engineering station Note You can find additional information about the defaults of the Ethernet interface in the product information for the BOX PC 5 Click OK to apply your settings Note When you confirm the next dialog box the network connection to this PC s...

Page 74: ...edure 1 Select the project folder in the tree view 2 Select the shortcut menu command Insert New Object Preconfigured Station Preconfigured Station The PCS 7 Wizard Expand Project step 1 Which CPU are you using in your project dialog box opens 3 Select the entry PCS7 BOX RTX from the CPU drop down list and then select the CPU used in the SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX PC from the Bundle list 4 Click Next The P...

Page 75: ...gs and a PC station is created The PC station is equipped with the following components CPU Software PLC WinLC RTX WinCC application Additional information Online help on the dialog boxes 7 5 4 How to rename the SIMATIC PC station Introduction The PCS 7 Wizard has created a new PCS 7 project for you The PCS 7 Wizard has automatically assigned a name to the SIMATIC PC station Adapt this name for th...

Page 76: ...ge 46 Requirements The ES has been inserted in your PCS 7 project The PCS 7 project is displayed in the component view in SIMATIC Manager Procedure 1 In the component view select the SIMATIC PC station SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX which contains the CPU 2 Double click the Configuration object in the detail window HW Config opens 3 If the hardware catalog is not visible select the menu command View Catalog 4 ...

Page 77: ... point Perform the following steps on all PC stations 1 Select the menu command Start SIMATIC SIMATIC NET Set PC Station The Set PC Station Configuration Console dialog box opens 2 Select the Access Points folder in the tree view 3 In the tree view select the folder PC Station SIMATIC NET Configuration Access Points 4 Select the object S7ONLINE in the detail window 5 Select the menu command Action...

Page 78: ... adapter connected to the plant bus 1 In the Windows taskbar select the menu command Start Settings Network Connections The Network Connections dialog box opens 2 In the detail window select the network connection over which communication is performed on the plant bus 3 Select the menu command File Properties 4 Select the entry Internet Protocol TCP IP from the list 5 Click Properties 6 Set the TC...

Page 79: ...is displayed in the component view of SIMATIC Manager on the ES Procedure 1 Open NetPro with the menu command Options Configure Network 2 Open the shortcut menu of the WinCC application in the SIMATIC PC station of the SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX station and select the menu command Insert New Connection 3 Under the PC station representing the SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX station select the CPU Leave the other default ...

Page 80: ...ing the components on the SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX RTX 1 When the CPU is in RUN mode select the CPU STOP menu command in the operator panel of the CPU on the SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX RTX The user program running on the CPU is stopped 2 Select the menu command Start Station Configuration Editor on the SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX RTX 3 Click Station name and enter the name of the PC station Note This name must match the pr...

Page 81: ... in the configuration in the Station Configuration Editor of the SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX RTX 10 Click OK The Station Configuration Editor closes 11 Select the menu command CPU RUN The Startup Type dialog box opens 12 Activate the Restart check box and click OK The RUN operating mode is activated 13 Download the PC station via NetPro 7 5 9 How to download the BOX PC Requirements You have created the PCS ...

Page 82: ...decision as follows Click OK for initial commissioning If the PC station is in process mode you can only click OK during an allowed interruption of the communication The Stop Target Modules dialog box opens 5 Click OK in the Stop Target Modules dialog box to confirm The Download dialog box opens 6 Click OK to start the download process The PC station is read for operation once the configuration is...

Page 83: ...e SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX RTX Operating system PCS 7 Software package WinAC RTX Note Startup The PCS 7 applications cannot be operated until the Station Configuration Editor has been run for example the WinLC RTX operator panel Procedure Select the menu command Start SIMATIC PC Based Control WinAC RTX The operator panel with the WinLC RTX dialog box opens You can move the operator panel to the desktop a...

Page 84: ...n the CPU has to be in STOP mode The CPU behaves like a standard CPU in PCS 7 The CPU of the SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX RTX cannot be configured in RUN Procedure 1 Select the project in the component view 2 Select the menu command PLC Compile and Download Objects The Compile and Download Objects dialog box opens 3 Click the plus icon to open all objects in the dialog box 4 In the tree view of the SIMATIC P...

Page 85: ...line and click the option button The entire WinCC project in the Download group 9 Click OK The Settings Download OS dialog box closes 10 Click Start in the Compile and Download Objects dialog box 11 Click OK to close the next dialog boxes displayed 12 Check and close the log file 13 Click Close The Compile and Download Objects dialog box closes Additional information Online help on the dialog boxe...

Page 86: ...n Manual SIMATIC Windows Automation Center RTX WinAC RTX Commissioning and configuration of SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX RTX 7 5 Configuring SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX RTX in the PCS 7 network BOX V8 1 86 Function Manual 03 2015 A5E32711362 AC ...

Page 87: ...ons for SIMATIC PCS 7 AS mEC RTX Operating the CPU Ordering information You can find the ordering information for SIMATIC PCS 7 AS mEC RTX in the ST PCS 7 catalog Additional information Configuration manual Process Control System PCS 7 Engineering System Operating instructions SIMATIC Embedded Automation S7 modular Embedded Controller Manual SIMATIC Automation License Manager 8 2 Hardware and soft...

Page 88: ...etc Display and CRT monitors for office and industrial environments Keyboard German or international keyboard layout SITOP modular 20A power supply SITOP DC UPS module 8 2 2 Software components of SIMATIC PCS 7 AS mEC RTX Introduction SIMATIC PCS 7 AS mEC RTX is delivered as a product bundle with preinstalled software Preinstalled software components on SIMATIC PCS 7 AS mEC RTX The following softw...

Page 89: ... further processing of UPS signals on a PC Supplied accessories The following accessories are included in the bundle for SIMATIC PCS 7 AS mEC RTX Data medium for restoring the factory state Page 125 License key USB stick Write protection for Compact Flash card CF card using the Enhanced Write Filter EWF The number of write operations for saving data on a Compact Flash card CF card is limited CF ca...

Page 90: ...uded on the bundle PC to provide diagnostics for the SIMATIC S7 mEC functions You can find additional information in the manual Process Control System PCS 7 Software Update with Utilization of New Functions Field devices and HART modules can be operated at a SIMATIC PCS 7 AS mEC RTX Properties of SIMATIC PCS 7 AS mEC RTX Configuration The CPU is listed in HW Config in the catalog under SIMATIC PC ...

Page 91: ... mEC RTX is 4xxx RTX The SIMATIC PCS 7 AS mEC RTX is assigned to the following workgroup WORKGROUP The password of the Administrator administrator is admin SIMATIC PCS 7 AS mEC RTX has the following integrated Industrial Ethernet interfaces EC31 xxx module The Ethernet interface X1 PN LAN P1 X1 PN LAN P2 can be configured as PROFINET interface The Ethernet interface X2 PN LAN is assigned to the PC...

Page 92: ...oxes Configure IP address If you select a different IP address subnet mask or gateway for the Ethernet interface you must configure this IP address or the other parameters for SIMATIC S7 mEC and the properties for IE General in STEP 7 Procedure 1 Right click IE General in Index 3 of the PC station in the hardware configuration of your STEP 7 project 2 Select the Object Properties option from the s...

Page 93: ...ional information Compatibility to SIMATIC PCS 7 Page 90 8 4 Operator Panel of the CPU 8 4 1 Operator panel of the CPU Operator panel of the CPU The operator control and display elements of the CPU can be displayed symbolically on a monitor in the form of an operator panel The operator panel can also be controlled via a remote desktop connection Installation of SIMATIC PCS 7 AS mEC RTX 8 4 Operato...

Page 94: ...Installation of SIMATIC PCS 7 AS mEC RTX 8 4 Operator Panel of the CPU BOX V8 1 94 Function Manual 03 2015 A5E32711362 AC ...

Page 95: ...n Compiling and downloading the AS data Page 114 5 Engineering station Activating write protection EWF for the Compact Flash card CF card Page 116 Time synchronization You can find information about how to perform time synchronization for PCS 7 AS mEC RTX in the function manual Process Control System PCS 7 Time Synchronization Additional information Operating instructions Embedded Automation S7 mo...

Page 96: ...ollowing folder SIMATIC PC Station Controller S7 modular Embedded Controller EC31 Article number Version 7 Double click the object with the latest version in the hardware catalog The WinLC RTX EC object is inserted A 0 UR rack including EC31 RTX is created with the WinLC RTX EC object The Properties Ethernet Interface PN IO dialog box opens If you want to connect the distributed I O over PROFINET ...

Page 97: ... want to connect modules to the centralized I O You will find the signal modules SM 300 approved for PCS 7 that you can insert in the central rack 0 UR in the hardware catalog under SIMATIC PC Station Controller S7 modular Embedded Controller 10 Save and compile your changes 11 Close HW Config Example The configuration of the SIMATIC PCS 7 AS RTX in HW Config is shown in the following tables Table...

Page 98: ...ng station Step Where What Decision Make additional settings directly on the SIMATIC PCS 7 AS mEC RTX or remotely via engineering station Options for commissioning a SIMATIC PCS 7 AS mEC RTX Page 99 Decision for setting directly on the SIMATIC PCS 7 AS mEC RTX EM PC expansion module must be installed Decision for setting via a PC with Remote Desktop connection 1 Engineering station Adapting the ne...

Page 99: ...bedded Controller 9 4 Options for commissioning a SIMATIC PCS 7 AS mEC RTX Introduction In order to establish a network connection to a SIMATIC PCS 7 AS mEC RTX you need to set up the network connections on the SIMATIC PCS 7 AS mEC RTX Options for setting a SIMATIC PCS 7 AS mEC RTX Options for commissioning Advantage Requirement Further procedure Decision for setting directly on the SIMATIC SIMATI...

Page 100: ...on you must first change the network settings on the PC station from where a Remote Desktop connection is to be made The settings are based on the factory state of the SIMATIC PCS 7 AS mEC RTX IP address for X2 PN LAN interface assigned by SIMATIC PCS 7 AS mEC RTX 192 168 002 001 IP address for the engineering station Free address in address area 192 168 002 xxx e g 192 168 002 100 Subnet mask 255...

Page 101: ...operties dialog box opens 7 Open the General tab 8 Enter the settings for the network connection 9 Click OK The Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties dialog box closes 10 Click OK 11 Click OK The Local Area Connection Properties dialog box closes Adapting the network settings of the engineering station to the settings of the plant When the settings on the remote PC station have been changed set the ...

Page 102: ...e configuration as described in section How to change the computer name for SIMATIC PCS 7 AS mEC RTX Page 103 In the following the engineering station is a PC station from where a Remote Desktop connection is to be established Safety information the Remote Desktop connection to SIMATIC PCS 7 AS mEC RTX Note Make sure that you always log on to SIMATIC PCS 7 AS mEC RTX with the same user name If oth...

Page 103: ...lay tab 6 In the group Size of the Remote Desktop select the entry 1024 x 768 pixels for the size of the screen 7 In the group Colors select the entry High Color 16 bit from the drop down list 8 Open the Local Resources tab 9 In the Local devices group deactivate the Printer check box 10 Select the Advanced tab 11 Select the entry LAN 10Mbps or higher from the drop down list 12 Click Connect The R...

Page 104: ...ick OK 8 Click Yes in the System Properties dialog box The PC reboots The SIMATIC PCS 7 AS mEC RTX is assigned the computer name you have specified following the automatic reboot Requirements for reestablishing Remote Desktop connections Before reestablishing a Remote Desktop connection you need to repair the connection table on the engineering station You can find additional information in the se...

Page 105: ...nal bus are only required if you are going to use it 1 Select the menu command Start Settings Network Connections The Network Connections dialog box opens 2 In the LAN or High speed Internet group select network connection 2 Local Area Connection 2 terminal bus 3 Select the menu command File Properties The Local Area Connection 2 Properties dialog box opens 4 Select the entry Internet Protocol TCP...

Page 106: ...he Remote Desktop connection is interrupted 10 Select the shortcut menu command Close from the title bar Note With a Remote Desktop connection Windows shows the cancellation of the Remote Desktop connection after some time approximately 10 minutes Requirements for reestablishing Remote Desktop connections The tasks described in this section have been performed The connection table must be repaired...

Page 107: ...tion for the SIMATIC PCS 7 AS mEC RTX from the list and select the menu command File Repair 9 10 How to set the components on the SIMATIC PCS 7 AS mEC RTX SIMATIC PCS 7 AS mEC RTX is factory configured for use in a PCS 7 plant The settings of this configuration are contained on the restore USB stick The following describes how to make these settings Name of the SIMATIC PCS 7 AS mEC RTX Note Ensure...

Page 108: ... tab Index Module Index Name Type 1 1 2 IF1 X1 X1 P1 R X2 P1 R IF2 IF3 IF4 WinLC RTX EC PN IO Port 1 Port 2 2 IF1 WinLC RTX CP 1616 ERTEC400_EC WinLC RTX 3 IE_General 3 IE_General IE_General 5 Click Add to add missing components The Add Component dialog box opens 6 Select the entry IE_General from the list and set the same index slot number which you have set for the component in HW Config 7 In th...

Page 109: ...CS 7 AS mEC RTX see section How to configure the SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX RTX Page 51 In the dialog box of the Set PC Station configuration console the PC station access point of BOX PC is set to S7ONLINE PC internal local The operating system network is configured The network addresses of the PC stations are configured The protocol for communication is set Note Perform the following tasks first for the ...

Page 110: ... operation If you want to change a bus in a system to a different protocol from TCP IP protocol to ISO protocol for example temporarily set a mixed protocol TCP IP protocol and ISO protocol on the engineering station Then download the configuration data to all affected systems for example the AS and engineering station 9 12 How to Transfer the License Keys Introduction Use the Automation License M...

Page 111: ...on about transferring license keys in the online help for the Automation License Manager Backing up license keys Note Back up the license keys before performing the following actions on the SIMATIC PCS 7 AS mEC RTX New installation Reestablishing the factory state Formatting the Compact Flash card Defragmenting the Compact Flash card 9 13 How to Open the Operator Panel of the CPU Introduction The ...

Page 112: ...SIMATIC PC Based Control WinLC RTX The operator panel opens with the WinLC RTX dialog box You can move the operator panel on the desktop and keep it open Example How to stop the automation program on the CPU 1 Click STOP in the operator panel of the CPU 2 Verify that the virtual signal lamp indicates STOP mode Additional information Manual SIMATIC Windows Automation Center RTX WinAC RTX 9 14 How t...

Page 113: ...6 Select the following menu command Start menu SIMATIC Manage AS RTX AutoLogon_SET Autostart CPU function If the Autostart CPU function is activated the CPU starts in the same operating mode STOP or RUN which it was in before the operator panel closed If the Autostart CPU function is deactivated the CPU starts in the STOP operating mode Requirements The following software is installed on the SIMAT...

Page 114: ...ler The ON light is green in the PS area of the WinLC RTX dialog box 5 Select the menu command CPU Tools Options The Options dialog box opens 6 Open the Autostart tab 7 Activate the Autostart CPU check box 8 Click OK to apply the settings The Options dialog box opens 9 Select the menu command CPU RUN The Startup Type dialog box opens 10 Activate the Restart check box and click OK The RUN operating...

Page 115: ...In the tree view of the SIMATIC PCS 7 AS mEC RTX select the Charts object and select the check boxes in the Compile and Download columns 6 Click Edit in the Settings for Compilation Download group The Compile program download to target system dialog box opens Select the Compile Charts as Program tab then click Entire program in the Scope group Select the S7 Download tab then click Entire program i...

Page 116: ...ection 1 plant bus You have connected a monitor mouse and keyboard to the SIMATIC PCS 7 AS mEC RTX Procedure 1 Select the menu command Start SIMATIC Manage AS RTX After activating the EWF select the menu command EWF for C ON To deactivate the EWF select the menu command EWF for C OFF 2 Reboot the SIMATIC PCS 7 AS mEC RTX Checking the status of the Enhanced Write Filter EWF 1 Select the menu comman...

Page 117: ... select the menu command Start Programs Accessories Communication Remote Desktop Connection The Remote Desktop Connection dialog box opens 2 Click Options 3 Enter the desired settings for this connection for example screen size information for automatic logon and performance options You can find additional information on this in the section How to set up a Remote Desktop connection to SIMATIC PCS ...

Page 118: ... Remote Desktop Connection has been established Procedure 1 Select the menu command Start Disconnect in the Remote Desktop Connection dialog box The Disconnect Windows dialog box opens 2 Click Disconnect 9 17 3 How to Open a Saved Connection Introduction You can open a remote desktop connection by calling up the associated connection file Requirements The PC stations are connected to a network A c...

Page 119: ... Procedure 1 Click the window of the Remote Desktop Connection 2 In the Windows taskbar select the following command Start SIMATIC Manage AS RTX RESTART EC Note Switching off the SIMATIC PCS 7 AS RTX In the Windows taskbar select the following command Start SIMATIC Manage AS RTX SHUT DOWN EC Commissioning and configuring SIMATIC PCS 7 AS mEC RTX 9 17 Additional Information on Working with Remote D...

Page 120: ...Commissioning and configuring SIMATIC PCS 7 AS mEC RTX 9 17 Additional Information on Working with Remote Desktop Connections BOX V8 1 120 Function Manual 03 2015 A5E32711362 AC ...

Page 121: ...tion of central I O Factory state Signal modules Types S7 300 Number maximum of 8 No connection of central I O Connecting dis tributed I O PROFINET 2 ports PROFIBUS DP interface on board Factory state of the SIMATIC PCS 7 AS RTX The password of the Administrator administrator is administrator The network connections are configured for referencing the network addresses via a DHCP server The followi...

Page 122: ...Released modules section S7 300 Operating instructions SIMATIC Embedded Automation S7 modular Embedded Controller Operating instructions SIMATIC INDUSTRIAL PC Microbox Manual SIMATIC Windows Automation Center RTX WinAC RTX 2010 Manual SIMATIC Automation License Manager 10 2 How to expand your PCS 7 project to include a SIMATIC PCS 7 AS RTX Introduction You can expand an existing PCS 7 project with...

Page 123: ...shortcut menu command Rename 9 Enter a descriptive name Recommendation Select the name of the SIMATIC PC station under Start Settings Control Panel System Computer Name tab Computer name 10 Go to the SIMATIC PC Station CP Industrial Ethernet folder in the hardware catalog Select the IE General object 11 Drag the selected CP to the Index 3 slot in the station window 12 Click OK 13 Enter the network...

Page 124: ...er in any way from the AS based on SIMATIC S7 400 Additional information Configuration manual Process Control System PCS 7 Engineering System Differences between SIMATIC PCS 7 AS RTX and SIMATIC PCS 7 AS mEC RTX 10 2 How to expand your PCS 7 project to include a SIMATIC PCS 7 AS RTX BOX V8 1 124 Function Manual 03 2015 A5E32711362 AC ...

Page 125: ...tion SIMATIC SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX SIMATIC PCS 7 AS mEC RTX Product information SIMATIC SIMATIC PCS 7 AS mEC RTX Operating instructions SIMATIC Embedded Automation S7 modular Embedded Controller Operating instructions SIMATIC INDUSTRIAL PC Microbox Backing up license keys Note Back up the license keys before installing the restore images BOX V8 1 Function Manual 03 2015 A5E32711362 AC 125 ...

Page 126: ...Establishing the factory state BOX V8 1 126 Function Manual 03 2015 A5E32711362 AC ...

Page 127: ... system 47 Overview in the PCS 7 network 72 Overview of external engineering 57 Configuration variants 29 SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX 29 Configuring 63 64 77 78 NetPro in the PCS 7 network 78 NetPro with external engineering 64 PC station in the Configuration Console for external ES 63 77 Connecting 41 42 91 SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX to Ethernet 42 SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX to PROFIBUS DP 41 SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX to Ethernet 9...

Page 128: ...e 36 SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX in the PCS 7 network 38 With external engineering 36 Operator panel 43 93 OS data 55 69 Compile and downloadfor external engineering 69 Compiling and downloading in the PCS 7 network 84 Compiling and downloading in the single station system 55 Overview 47 57 72 Configuration tasks for a single station system 47 Configuration tasks for external ES 57 Configuration tasks for t...

Page 129: ...ng 121 Differences in configuration 121 SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX 35 36 41 42 As single station system 35 Connecting to Ethernet 42 Connection to PROFIBUS DP 41 In the PCS 7 network 38 With external engineering 36 SIMATIC PCS 7 90 Functional compatibility compared to SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX 90 Restrictions compared to SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX 90 Special features compared to SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX 90 SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX 28 29...

Page 130: ...nts of SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX 28 Software 125 User Autologon 113 Using AS RTX 17 19 Using S7 400 20 Using SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX RTX 15 W WinAC RTX Connection 23 Write protection 116 Index BOX V8 1 130 Function Manual 03 2015 A5E32711362 AC ...

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