Tuesday, February 16, 2016

UPDATE 2016 FEBRUARY 16

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#  Application example
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1. The TIA Portal Tutorial Center (videos) (2/3/2016) [106656707]
 

The TIA Portal Tutorial Center is a media system with various videos which gives you an overview of the general functions and tools of the TIA Portal.
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2. Use of Safety Integrated in the oil and gas industry (video) (2/1/2016) [109481630]

With the media system, you will receive comprehensive information and visual explanations in video format of the use of Safety Integrated in the oil and gas industry.
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3. Master-Slave Communication via UDP Broadcast (2/8/2016) [20983558]

A master shall be able to send a data record to several slaves quickly and simultaneously to initiate a quasi-synchronous reaction. This requirement is particular frequent in conveyor and transport systems. The number of active slaves shall be flexible, and the function of the master be transferrable to other stations.
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#  FAQ
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1. How do you read out the serial numbers of the SIMATIC Memory Card with the user program? (2/1/2016) [109481172]

You use the "Get_IM_Data" instruction to read out the identification and maintenance data of a device.
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2. SINAMICS V: Positioning (IPos) and Speed Control (S) with a V90 via Modbus (1/28/2016) [109480267]

In the example, the SINAMICS V90 servo drive is operated and monitored using a SIMATIC S7-1200/S7-1500 controller in the IPos/S compound control mode. The controller and the drive communicate using the Modbus RTU protocol based on the RS485 interface standard.
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3. Simple Control of a SINAMICS V20 with a SIMATIC S7-1200/1500 via USS (1/28/2016) [109480894]

Block for simple control (process data exchange) of a V20 with an S7-1200 or S7-1500 via USS
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4. Support Packages for the hardware catalog in the TIA Portal (HSP) (2/1/2016) [ID:72341852]

Attached are the latest Support Packages for several TIA Portal versions ready for downloading. 
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5. Migration of plants with SIMATIC (TIA Portal) - Controllers [1/21/2016] (ID:83557459)

A certain amount of know-how is required for migrating to new systems. Siemens supports you with many tools and other aids to get successfully into the TIA Portal and the new SIMATIC components.
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6. E-PLAN macros for SIWAREX weighing modules (1/19/2016) [109482187]

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7. How can you efficiently collect diagnostics and system information? (1/20/2016) [65976201]

The SIMATIC Assessment Suite - Data Collector (SAS-DC) - formerly known as SIMATIC Diagnostics Tool (SDT) - enables you to collect simply and easily diagnostics and system information from computers or other devices.
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8. What are the differences between the digital SIMATIC input modules of S7-1200/S7-1500 and ET 200SP with regard to standard IEC 61131-2? (1/22/2016) [109477921]

The digital input modules of the SIMATIC S7-1200/S7-1500 and the ET 200SP meet the requirements of the IEC 61131-2 standard. This is the only standard valid worldwide for programmable logic controllers.
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9. Which PROFINET nodes support the extended PN diagnostics and what do you have to configure? [1/20/2016] (ID:23678970)

With the extended PROFINET diagnostics it is possible to have functions like the diagnostics and parameterization of integrated Ethernet interfaces (fiber-optic diagnostics and topology configuration, for example).
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10. What has to be considered to replace S7-200 PID applications with 'PID_Compact' V2 for S7-1200? [1/15/2016] (ID:109481448)

This entry describes how to replace an existing SIMATIC S7-200 closed loop control with the technology object "PID_Compact" V2 for SIMATIC S7-1200.
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11. E-Mail Notification with the SIMATIC HMI Comfort Panels (1/15/2016) [56720728]

As not all machines of a plant are permanently monitored by staff, it is often not possible to promptly react to non-reset alarms on the operator panel. This is to be remedied by e-mail notification.
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12. LOGO! CMK2000 - Product database and application description (1/11/2016) [109481685]

The following files are available here for download to configure and commission the LOGO! CMK2000 product with ETS.
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13. With LOGO!Soft Comfort how do you make an upgrade or update via the Update Center? (1/12/2016) [15299061]

Procedure for doing an upgrade or update.
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14. What is the difference between update and upgrade in LOGO!Soft Comfort? (1/13/2016) [22117274]

This is how updates and upgrades are defined in LOGO!Soft Comfort.
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15. How do you install a downloaded upgrade for LOGO!Soft Comfort with or without installed LOGO! software?
(1/12/2016) [29268498]

Here is a description of how to upgrade LOGO!Soft Comfort.
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16. When should identifiers and operands be used in 'quotation marks' in STEP 7 (TIA Portal)? (1/13/2016) [109477857]

With symbolic addressing in STEP 7 (TIA Portal) the operand has to be set in quotation marks (" ") depending on the included characters and numbers.
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17. How do you run the consistency check in STEP 7 (TIA Portal) after changes have been made in the blocks?
(1/12/2016) [109478424]

Before each compilation, STEP 7 (TIA Portal) checks the consistency between the called and the called blocks or between the PLC data types and the global data blocks using those PLC data types.
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18. Which images, graphics, symbols and screenshots are available for SIMATIC industrial automation systems?
(2/12/2016) [ID:13999030]

The picture database includes a large number of photos, graphics, 3D models and engineering data in various versions all ready for free downloading.
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19. Compatibility Tool for Automation and Drive Technology (2/11/2016) [64847781]

The Compatibility Tool is a function provided by the Industry Online Support with which you can select compatible software products or check the compatibility of existing configurations.
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20. Why, when you open a project, is the SCOUT TIA demanded and how can you open the project again?(2/11/2016) [109482473]

When you open a project in the TIA Portal, an installed SCOUT TIA is demand although there are no SIMOTION components in the project. 
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21. In STEP 7 (TIA Portal), how do you calculate a floating average value for the S7-1200/S7-1500 from the read-in values? (2/11/2016) [39333120]

The FB "Floating Average" calculates a floating arithmetic average value from the read-in REAL values and thus provides a method for smoothing data series. The can be read in cyclically or as triggered.
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22. How do you calculate the linear value for the ordinate of the point
P in STEP 7 (TIA Portal)?
(2/11/2016) [45496282]

The "Linear" function includes the SCL program for calculating
linear values for the ordinate of point P.
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23. How do you access the 'Running' bit of timers in STEP 7 (TIA Portal)? (2/12/2016) [58836417]

With STEP 7 (TIA Portal) V11 and higher it is no longer possible to access the "Running" bit of a timer in an instance data block. Below we describe how you can access this bit or simulate it.
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24. How is the declaration table for global data blocks structured in STEP 7 (TIA Portal)? (2/11/2016) [68015630]

The display of the declaration table varies depending on the type of block and access.
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25. Where can you find the TÜV certificates relevant for SIMATIC S7 F/FH systems? (2/5/2016) [73192008]

This entry contains an overview of the TÜV certificates relevant for SIMATIC S7 F/FH systems and of the associated reports and attachments.
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26. Why does my virus scanner find a Trojan horse after installing Update 7 for TIA Portal V13 SP1? (2/11/2016) [109482622]

Initially Update 7 for TIA Portal V13 SP1 has been installed without error. Some virus scanners register a Trojan horse during the regular check of files on the hard disk (full scan). 
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27. What protective films are available for HMI operator panels? (2/12/2016) [47509151]

You have the option of covering the Touch Display of SIMATIC HMI operator panels with a robust protective film in order to protect the display against dirt and scratches. The SIEMENS Mall offers a large selection of films for numerous models.
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