Update 2 Dec 2013

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+ How do you change the PROFIBUS address of the CM 1242-5 from the
   user program? (2013-11-28) [81522429]
   For products: 6GK7242-5DX30-0XE0
   Description A special data record 8193 is supported which can be
   described in the slave CPU, by means of the SFB53 and hardware
   identifier of the CM module. If this data record is assigned a
   correct request, the slave stack (similar to loading) is restarted
   with this PROFIBUS address. ...
   => http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/news/en/81522429

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++ Applications & Tools / Task / Technology / Communication

 + Library for SNTP Server Functionality in S7 CPUs (2013-11-26)
   [82203451]
   For products: 6ES7211-1AD30-0XB0; 6ES7211-1AE31-0XB0; 6ES72
   Task The PROFINET CPUs S7-300, S7-400, S7-1200, and S7-1500 can
   only be configured as NTP clients for time synchronization.
   Therefore, for time synchronization of all components in an
   automation cell, a suitable timer system such as SICLOCK or - for
   synchronization using the proprietary SIMATIC process - additional
   hardware (communication processors) has to be used. Another
   possibility is the use of a S7 CPU as an SNTP server as shown in
   this application example. ...
   => http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/news/en/82203451

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++ Applications & Tools / Task / Technology / Drive Technology

 + SINAMICS V: Controlled Positioning of a V90 with S7‑1200 via the
   Pulse/Direction Interface with HMI (2013-11-26) [77467940]
   For products: 1FL6042-1AF61-0AA1; 1FL6042-1AF61-0AB1; 1FL60
   Drives SINAMICS V90 and motors SIMOTICS S-1FL6 form an optimized
   servo drive system for positioning, as well as speed and torque
   control. Through its optimized design, the system ensures high
   servo performance in a cost-efficient and easy way as well as a
   high degree of ruggedness. ...
   => http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/news/en/77467940

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++ Applications & Tools / Task / Technology / Human Machine Interface

 + Introduction of the new Basic Panels 2nd Generation (Video)
   (2013-11-26) [84212407]
   For products: 6AV6647-0A..
   Content This entry shows you a selection of features of the new
   Basic Panels 2nd Generation. ...
   => http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/news/en/84212407

 + SIMATIC Apps: An overview about the most important documents and
   links (2013-11-28) [84133612]
   For products: 6AV2104-....1-0; 6AV2104-....2-0; 6AV2124..;
   Apps for SIMATIC Products Smart phones and tablets are easy to
   operate and facilitate fast mobile access to information and
   services. For this reason, a growing number of users of automation
   technology would like to use these devices in their professional
   environment as well. With a coordinated concept for industry apps,
   users can now deploy their mob ...
   => http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/news/en/84133612

Update 28 Nov 2013

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++ Firmware Update V2.0.3 for SM 1232, 4AO (2013-11-11) [83265863]
For products: 6ES7232-4HD32-0XB0
DESCRIPTION: This firmware update corrects an issue regarding channels 2 and 3. The error LED and DIAG LED for each of these channels continue to flash even after the channel error has been cleared. You can clear the error LED and DIAG LED by power-cycling the module. The analog output function itself is unaffected and continues to perform properly.
CLICK HERE


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++ Applications & Tools / Task / Technology / Communication

 + FTP Communication with S7-1200 (2013-11-12) [81367009]
For products: 6AV2101-0AA02-0AA5; 6AV2102-0AA02-0AA5; 6ES72
DESCRIPTION: Task Within the SIMATIC S7 family, S7-300/400 and S7-1500, but not the S7-1200, can exchange data with FTP servers via communication processors as a standard (CP343-1 Advanced, CP443-1 Advanced, CP1543-1). This entry shows an application example of how an S7-1200 can exchange data with an FTP server.
CLICK HERE

 + Acyclic Read and Write with the FB "IO_LINK_CALL" (2013-11-13) [82981502]
For products: 6ES7211-1AD30-0XB0; 6ES7211-1BD30-0XB0; 6ES72
Task The function block FB 'IOL_CALL' represents the conversion of the communication (PROFIBUS DP or PROFINET IO) standardized for the IO-Link technology to and from IO-Link devices.
CLICK HERE

End Year S7-1200 CPU12xx Promotion!

Delivery Release of Firmware 1.05 for Profibus Module CM 1242-5

Delivery Release of Firmware 1.05 for Profibus Module CM 1242-5

With immediate effect, the CM 1242-5 Profibus module (6GK7242-5DX30-0XE0) is being delivered with firmware 1.05.

With FW 1.05 the CM 1242-5 now supports a change of the slave address out of the user program.

More information is provided in the FAQ with entry ID 81522429.

The download of the firmware is provided at entry ID 83151297

The module is configured with Step7 with the same configuration mask as that of the predecessor version 1.0. There is no differentiation.

The current firmware version can be interrogated in the Step7 Device Manager via Module Status (online connection required).

CLICK HERE

Download of Firmware V1.05 for CP 1242-5

DOWNLOAD HERE

Deepavali Promotion

OCTOBER v2 UPDATE

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++ Applications & Tools / Task / Technology / Control Technology

 + Programming Guideline for S7-1200/S7-1500 (2013-09-30) [81318674] Task The new control generation SIMATIC S7-1200 and S7-1500 has an up-to-date system architecture, and together with the TIA Portal offers new and efficient options of programming and configuration. It is no longer the resources of the controller (e.g. data storage in the memory) that are paramount but the actual automation
solution. ...
   => CLICK HERE

+ How is numerical integration for the S7-1200/1500 programmed in STEP 7 (TIA Portal)? (2013-10-01) [42469594]
Instructions The integral is the mathematical calculation of the area under a given function curve. However, there is often no mathematical correlation in practice, but rather an analog value which varies over time. The integral calculation includes the totaling of those trapezoidal areas that spread between the last two function values and the time. This trapezoidal area is identical to the product of the average of the two process values and the time interval. ...
   => CLICK HERE

+ Library for determining statistical distributions in the S7 CPU (2013-10-10) [81662739] Task To make a statement about the statistical distribution of measured values from a process, rather complex calculations are required. More extensive evaluations are usually made on PCs. The raw data required for that are transferred from an S7 CPU. ...
   => CLICK HERE

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+ How do you parameterize the "TM_MAIL" instruction to send e-mails with the SIMATIC S7-1200? (2013-09-02) [67262019]
Description The TM_MAIL instruction sends an e-mail using SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) by means of TCP/IP over the Industrial Ethernet connection of the CPU. You need an Ethernet-based internet connection or a TeleService adapter for the connection with telephone network lines. ...
   => CLICK HERE

 + How do you change the IP addresses of controllers and connection parameters on the Basic Panel (WinCC (TIA Portal))? (2013-09-04) [67653385]
Description WinCC V12 As from WinCC V12 you can change the IP addresses of controllers (S7 1200 and S7 1500) and the connection parameters directly over the Control Panel on the Basic Panel. A description of this function is available in the compact operating instructions 'Basic Panels Extensions with WinCC V12 (TIA Portal) in the section entitled: 'Basic Panels Extensions with WinCC V12 (TIA-Portal) > Devices with graphical Control Panel
   => CLICK HERE

 + Which SNMP requests can the S7-1200 receive and reply to? (2013-09-02) [79993228]
Description The S7-1200 supports the transfer of management information over the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP). The S7-1200 can receive and reply to SNMP requests. Information about the properties of SNMP-compatible devices is available in the so-called MIB files (Management Information Base). The S7-1200 can reply to the SNMP variables of the following MIBs: MIB II, standardized in RFC 1213 ...
   => CLICK HERE

 + How do you enable the ad-hoc mode when you call the TRECV instruction? (2013-09-02) [79993470]
Description In order to be able to receive data in an S7-300, S7-400, S7-1200 or S7-1500 using Open User Communication over Industrial Ethernet you call the TRECV instruction in the CPU's user program. ...
   => CLICK HERE

 + What are the requirements for installing STEP 7 (TIA Portal) V12? (2013-09-05) [50204569]
Description The latest version of STEP 7 (TIA Portal) V12 is available from your Sales partner. You should observe the points below before installing STEP 7 (TIA Portal) V12. Hardware requirements Software requirements Administrator rights Parallel installation of STEP 7 (TIA Portal) V12 and other versions of STEP 7 Compatibility with other SIMATIC HMI products ...
   => CLICK HERE

+ Which PROFINET services are supported by SIMATIC panels.  (2013-10-10) [42957394]
Description The overview below (Attachment 1) shows which PROFINET services are supported by SIMATIC HMI operator panels. ...
   => CLICK HERE