Product Overview
Fail-Safe Systems
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Displaying the Integrated Help System
Context-sensitive help information is available for the optional package dialog
boxes. Help can be displayed at any time during configuration or programming by
pressing F1, or clicking the Help button. You can obtain more help information by
choosing the Help > Contents > Calling Help on Optional Packages > S7-
400F/FH – Working with F Systems.
Authorization
Authorization is required for the S7 F Systems optional package. Authorization can
be installed in the same way as STEP 7 and the optional packages. You can find
information on how to install and work with the authorization component in the
readme file and in STEP 7’s main help system.
Note
SIMATIC S7 F Systems V5.0 license also supports V5.2
F-Copy License
An F-Copy License permits you to use the CPU as an F-CPU (e.g. to run a Safety
Program on it).
1.6.2 Use-case-scenarios
Scenario 1: Compiling/Editing Current Projects based on Failsafe Blocks (V1_1)
1. a. Upgrading From S7 F-Systems V5.1 to S7 F-Systems V5.2 to Support
Failsafe Blocks (V1_1) Projects
Use this scenario if you have:
An existing PC/Programming Device/Workstation with S7 F Systems V5.1 Optional
Package installed, and you wish to use existing projects based on Failsafe Blocks
(V1_1).
Summary of Contents for SIMATIC S7 F
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