Windows Automation Center, WinAC Slot Version 4.0
Hardware Installation and Operating Manual, Edition 02/2006, A5E00273194-02
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Table Of Contents
1
Product Overview............................................................................................................ 13
1.1
Introduction to PC-Based Automation ............................................................... 13
1.2
Components of a PLC with a CPU 41x-2 PCI ................................................... 14
1.3
Introduction to the Controller Panel ................................................................... 18
1.4
Key Communication Data.................................................................................. 19
1.5
System Requirements ....................................................................................... 20
1.6
Windows User Privileges................................................................................... 21
1.7
Using Help ......................................................................................................... 21
1.7.1
Accessing Help from the Controller Panel......................................................... 22
1.7.2
Using the Index.................................................................................................. 23
1.7.3
Using Full-Text Search ...................................................................................... 24
1.7.4
Printing Help Topics........................................................................................... 24
1.7.5
Changing the Language of a Help Topic ........................................................... 24
2
Installing the CPU 41x-2 PCI and the Software............................................................ 25
2.1
Interfaces ........................................................................................................... 25
2.2
Fitting the CPU 41x-2 PCI ................................................................................. 27
2.3
Connecting the CPU 41x-2 PCI to the Power Supply ....................................... 30
2.3.1
Important Information......................................................................................... 30
2.3.2
When are the Warm Restart and Autoload Features Available? ...................... 32
2.4
Installing and Connecting the Backup Battery................................................... 34
2.5
Connecting the Fan ........................................................................................... 38
2.6
Checks Before the Initial Turn-On of the PC with the CPU 41x-2 PCI.............. 40
2.7
Installation of WinAC Slot 41x Software ............................................................ 41
2.7.1
Installing the WinAC Slot 41x Software ............................................................. 41
2.7.2
Uninstalling the WinAC Slot 41x Software......................................................... 44
3
Getting Started ................................................................................................................ 45
3.1
Definition of Terms............................................................................................. 45
3.1.1
What Is a PC Station? ....................................................................................... 45
3.1.2
What Is an Index?.............................................................................................. 47
3.2
Configuring the Controller in STEP 7 ................................................................ 48
3.2.1
Hardware Configuration in STEP 7 ................................................................... 48
3.2.2
Connecting STEP 7 to the Controller ................................................................ 50
3.3
Using the Station Configuration Editor to Configure PC Components within
the PC................................................................................................................ 53
3.4
Commissioning .................................................................................................. 54
3.4.1
Recommended Procedure for Commissioning.................................................. 54
4
Operating the Controller - CPU 41x-2 PCI .................................................................... 57
4.1
Turning On and Turning Off the Controller........................................................ 57
4.1.1
Powering On the CPU 41x-2 PCI ...................................................................... 57
4.1.2
Turning Off the CPU 41x-2 PCI ......................................................................... 57
4.2
Restart Options for the Controller...................................................................... 58
4.2.1
Selecting the Restart Method ............................................................................ 58
4.2.2
Setting the Autoload Feature............................................................................. 59
4.2.3
Enabling a Warm Restart after Power On ......................................................... 61
4.2.4
Enabling a Hot Restart after Power On ............................................................. 61
4.3
Changing the Operating Mode of the Controller................................................ 62
4.3.1
Operating Mode (RUN/STOP) and Status Indicators........................................ 62
4.3.2
Allowed and Prohibited Actions for each Operating Mode ................................ 63
4.4
Resetting the Memory Area : MRES Command (CPU Menu)........................... 64