Tuesday, February 18, 2014

Update 18 Feb 2014

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+ How do you enable the ad-hoc mode when you call the TRECV instruction? (2014-02-11) [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. ...
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+ Automation Tasks in 10 minutes or less SIMATIC S7-1200: AT 5 - HMI to SCADA (2014-02-12) [75312933]
Solve Automation Tasks efficiently with SIMATIC and STEP 7 (TIA Portal)  SIMATIC S7-1200: AT 5 - HMI to SCADA...
=> CLICK HERE

+ With S7-1200/S7-1500, how do you measure the time of a program section or the complete program cycle at runtime? (2014-02-11) [87668055]
Description Measuring runtimes with the 'RUNTIME' instruction Using the 'RUNTIME' instruction you measure the runtime of the complete program, single blocks or the command sequences. You can call this instruction in SCL (S7-1200/S7-1500) and in STL (S7-1500). The following example (Fig. 01) shows the calculation of the runtime of the 'TimeDelay' [FC2] function for an S7-1500. The call of the first instruction (CALL RUNTIME) sets the starting point for measuring runtime ...
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Monday, February 10, 2014

Update 10 Feb 2014

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+ How can you improve the performance in STEP 7 (TIA Portal) and the
   execution time of the S7-1200/S7-1500? (2014-02-04) [37571372]
   For products: 6ES7211-1AD30-0XB0; 6ES7211-1AE31-0XB0; 6ES72
   Remedies for improving performance in STEP 7 (TIA Portal) and the
   execution time of the S7-1200/S7-1500 are described below.
   Influence of the size of the swap file (virtual memory) on
   performance ...
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 + What system properties and remedies are possible when you install
   STEP 7 (TIA Portal) on a VMWare? (2014-02-03) [78788417]
   For products: 6ES7822-0A.02-..; 6ES7822-1A.02-..
   Description When you install STEP 7 (TIA Portal) on a VMware, in
   some cases you might get unwanted system properties. In this entry
   we deal with the following topics: Project storage on a shared
   drive PROFINET nodes are not recognized ...
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 + How do you define the "TRUE" constant in the LAD/FDB editor in
   STEP 7 (TIA Portal)? (2014-02-03) [87149213]
   For products: 6ES7211-1AD30-0XB0; 6ES7211-1AE31-0XB0; 6ES72
   Description You can only set the 'TRUE' constant for binary links
   for the S7-300/S7-400 in the STL programming language, but not in
   the LAD/FDB editor. For this you must set a variable to '1'
   (=TRUE) in the LAD and FBD programming languages. Then you can use
   the variable with its given value in any network of the program.
   ...
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Friday, February 7, 2014

UPDATE 7 FEB 2014

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+ Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) - list for SIMATIC products

Description MTBF = Mean Time Between Failures = time between two consecutive failures of a component. This value which is given in years or hours (MTBF list contains values in years) is a pure statistical value. It is calculated on the basis of the failure rate of the modules of a component. The values given here are generally based on an ambient temperature of 40 degrees C.
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+ Automation License Manager (ALM), AuthorsW and Authors handling programs and authorizing and licensing SIMATIC Industry Software (2014-01-20) [114358]
Description Authorization hotlines Telephone Fax Link/E-Mail Europe/Africa +49 (0) 911 895 7222 +49 (0) 911 895 7223 ...
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+ Which external storage media can you use with the SIMATIC panels and which memory card interfaces do they have? (2014-01-30) [21847868]
Description This FAQ shows operator panels with their associated interfaces. It also gives a list of the external storage media you can use. Pictures of the storage media Table of released storage
media Information Assignment table for operator panels ...
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+ With which devices can the S7-1200 communicate over the integrated PROFINET interface and which protocols does the S7-1200 support? (2014-01-29) [38051505]
Communication partners of S7-1200 The S7-1200 CPU communicates with the devices below over the integrated PROFINET interface: Other S7 CPUs (S7-200, S7-300, S7-400, S7-1200) Programming devices HMI devices (SIMATIC Basic Panels and SIMATIC Comfort
Panels, for example) Devices that support Open User Communications ...
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+ Which PROFINET services are supported by SIMATIC panels. (2014-01-28) [42957394]
Description The overview below (Attachment 1) shows which PROFINET services are supported by SIMATIC HMI operator panels. ...
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+ How do you convert Data Logs (".csv" format) downloaded from the external load memory of the S7-1200 CPU into an easily readable Excel file? (2014-01-24) [87138437]
Instructions Using the conversion tool you can convert the DataType REAL (in '.csv' format) downloaded from the external load memory of the S7-1200 CPU (as of firmware V2.0) into an Excel file ('.xls' or '.xlsx' format). Conversion events: The data is divided into separate columns and rows for a clear overview. The stored Real data are changed to a standard number format (for example,
0.0E+00 becomes 0.0 or 123.45E+01 becomes 1234.5). The files are stored in the s ...
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+ How do you create (SCL) a hardware-independent clock in STEP 7 (TIA Portal)? (2014-01-28) [87507915]
Description You can use a clock to realize various functions in applications. Clock markers of the CPUs concerned are often used for this. However, this principle is independent of the hardware
and thus limited to the specified clocks and has the additional disadvantage of asynchronous processing. ...
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+ How do you connect a PC station to an S7-1200 with OPC? (2014-01-21) [39960679]
Description This entry shows you how to connect a PC station to an S7-1200 with OPC. ...
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+ Time synchronization - Time synchronization in the automation environment (2014-01-16) [86535497]
Time synchronization Time synchronization in the automation environment Here you can go directly to the most important entries concerning 'Time synchronization' in the Industry Online Support.
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++ Applications & Tools / Task / Technology / Measurement & Sensors

+ Quality Assurance by means of Weighing, Control and Logging with the SIMATIC S7-1200 (Set 6) (2014-01-27) [82454336]
Task In the packaging industry containers are to be filled with a specified number of a product via weight control (e.g. wall dowels). ...
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++ Applications & Tools / Task / Technology / Drive Technology

+ S7-1200: Faceplate for Editing the "Command Table" (2014-01-23) [86221902]
Task The SIMATIC S7-1200 CPU combines the functionality of a programmable logic controller with the Motion Control functionality for operating stepper and servo motors with pulse
interface. In TIA Portal, you configure the 'Axis' and 'Command table' technology objects. Using these technology objects, the S7-1200 CPU controls the pulse and direction outputs which control
the drives. In the user program you control the axis with Motion Control instructions and thus initiate ...
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How do you convert Data Logs (".csv" format) downloaded from the external load memory of the S7-1200 CPU into an easily readable Excel file?

How do you create (SCL) a hardware-independent clock in STEP 7 (TIA Portal)?

How do you program and parameterize Modbus TCP communication between two S7-1200 CPUs?
 

Tuesday, January 21, 2014

UPDATE 21 JAN 2014

FAQ

>Why is the "WinHlp32.exe" file for the Field PGs not installed automatically when you install STEP 7 Micro/WIN V4.0 in Windows 7?
For products: 6ES7810-2CC03-0YX0; 6ES7810-2CC03-0YX3
Description The Microsoft file 'WinHlp32.exe' is not a component of Windows 7; it belongs to the earlier Microsoft operating systems. The executable file 'WinHlp32.exe' is needed to display 32-bit help files with the '.hlp' file name extension. You must install this application to display '.hlp' files in Windows 7. ...
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>How can you recover defective licenses and authorizations?   (2014-01-15) [772175]
Instructions If a license key or authorization is defective,  please refer to your hotline for licenses and authorizations: ...
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 >AS-Interface: Compatibiliy for AS-i Power24V (2014-01-13)   [42806066]
QUESTION: Which AS-i slaves can be employed with the new system extension AS-i Power24V?  ...
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>With the S7-1200, why do you get the message indicating that the signal board is not available because of an incorrect type?  (2014-01-10) [85239632]
Description: You get this message because there is a difference between the version of the signal board integrated in the CPU and the version of the signal module configured in the device configuration. There are currently two versions of the S7-1200 analog input board, V1.0 and V2.0. If you configure the signal board version V2.0 in the device configuration, but have slotted the same type but version V1.0 in the CPU, you get this message in the diagnostics buffer: 'Hardware comp ...
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>Why is the "WinHlp32.exe" file for the Field PGs not installed automatically when you install STEP 7 Micro/WIN V4.0 in Windows 7? (2014-01-10) [86140286]
Description: The Microsoft file 'WinHlp32.exe' is not a component of Windows 7; it belongs to the earlier Microsoft operating systems. The executable file 'WinHlp32.exe' is needed to display 32-bit help files with the '.hlp' file name extension. You must install this application to display '.hlp' files in Windows 7. ...
=> MORE

>How can you access user-defined web pages of the S7-1200 directly?  (2014-01-14) [67184104]
Introduction You can use user-defined web pages to transfer data to the CPU. For this the user must be logged on. The input fields for logging on are located in the top left corner of the standard web pages. The user must first open the standard web page, log on there and then use the user-defined web pages to write data to the CPU. This FAQ response provides users with the option of logging on directly to the user-defined web page. ...
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>Automation Tasks in 10 minutes or less SIMATIC S7-1200: AT 2 - User Defined Webpage (2014-01-10) [75311612]
Solve Automation Tasks efficiently with SIMATIC and STEP 7 (TIA Portal)  SIMATIC S7-1200: AT 2 - User Defined Webpage...
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UPDATES 
 

>Firmware 1.3.6 of the GPRS Communications Module for S7-1200 Released for Delivery (2014-01-14) [86217872]
Firmware 1.3.6 for the GPRS communications module CP 1242-7 (6GK7242-7KX30-0XE0) has been released for delivery.  The new firmware version includes changes to avoid a module fault when using SIM cards with 5-digit PIN and/or a 19-digit SIM ICCD. ...
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Wednesday, January 15, 2014

UPDATE 15 JAN 2014

Data communication between several S7-1200 with or without Telecontrol Server Basic
The task in general terms 

This application refers to the topic of wireless communication between distributed automation stations via UMTS/GPRS (M2M communication), with and without a control center. The document is broken down into several variants which differ with regard to the transmission protocols and the different hardware components used in the remote stations. It is aimed at providing a selection aid, so as to find the best variant based on the technical parameters and with consideration to the conceptual requirements. Furthermore, this application description focuses on the provision of helpful advise for the configuration and parameter assignment of the selected variant.

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How can you share runtime-generated parameters between several S7-1200 PLCs with a KTP Basic Panel?

Description
Your application consists of one master project which you want to run simultaneously on several PLCs. While commissioning the first PLC, miscellaneous specific parameters will be generated which shall be used for all other PLCs. Archive these parameters in your KTP Basic Panel, and retrieve them on your other PLCs, instead of commissioning every single PLC. The KTP Basic Panel allows for the archiving and retrieving of these parameters, while being connected to an S7-1200 PLC, using its retentive recipe function....

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Which settings do you have to make in the TIA Portal to read out messages and status information over the CPU's web server and display them in the web browser?
Description
The CPUs with integrated PROFINET interface have a web server. The web server gives you the option of monitoring your CPU via the internet or via the internal company intranet.
This enables evaluation and diagnostics over great distances.
Messages and status data are displayed on HTML pages. You need a web browser to access the HTML pages.

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With the S7-1200, why do you get the message indicating that the signal board is not available because of an incorrect type?


Description
You get this message because there is a difference between the version of the signal board integrated in the CPU and the version of the signal module configured in the device configuration. There are currently two versions of the S7-1200 analog input board, V1.0 and V2.0. If you configure the signal board version V2.0 in the device configuration, but have slotted the same type but version V1.0 in the CPU, you get this message in the diagnostics buffer: "Hardware component not available because of incorrect type".
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Solve Automation Tasks efficiently with SIMATIC and STEP 7 (TIA Portal)
Description
SIMATIC S7-1200: AT 2 - User Defined WebpageUser Defined Webpages can be invaluable tools for diagnostics and control on the factory floor. End users that have many remote automation systems can have greater transparency for all their systems directly on a smart phone/device.
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