UPDATE 13 JUNE 2016

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#  Application example
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5. Sending and Receiving SMS Messages via a SCALANCE M Router
 (5/23/2016) [54361177]

   A SIMATIC S7-1200/1500 station is to automatically send important
   information about the plant status, alarm messages or warnings to
   mobile service personnel using the SCALANCE M874/M876
   router.
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1. Inter-Station Communication between S7-1200 Stations Using TCSB V3
   via CP 1242-7 V2
 (5/17/2016) [58099765]

   An automation infrastructure contains S7-1200 substations that are
   to exchange data in a cost-effective way on a wireless
   basis.
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2. Data communication between S7-1200 stations and TeleControl Server
   Basic V3 via CP 1242-7 V2 and CP1243-1
 (5/17/2016) [39863979]

   An automation infrastructure contains S7-1200 substations which
   shall communicate cost-effectively with a central station via the
   mobile communications network or via Ethernet. The TeleControl
   Server Basic V3 software is installed in the central
   station.
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3. Example Blocks for WinCC (TIA Portal) and STEP 7 (TIA Portal) for
   S7-1200 and S7-1500 with SCL
 (5/17/2016) [66839614]

   The function scope of WinCC (TIA Portal) and STEP 7 (TIA Portal)
   can be expanded by technology blocks.
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4. Communication between two LOGO! Controllers by means of LOGO! CMR
   and SMS
 (5/3/2016) [109483740]

   In order to supply a remote, elevated region with water, a water
   reservoir is installed and filled by a pump in the valley. The pump
   is to be switched on and off, depending from the filling level of
   the water reservoir.
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   6ED1052-2MD00-0BA6,...

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23. How do you connect a PT100 sensor to the LOGO! analog expansion
   module AM2 PT100 or AM2 RTD?
 (4/25/2016) [23671451]

   To the LOGO! analog expansion module AM2 PT100 or AM2 RTD you can
   connect sensors with 2-conductor, 3-conductor or 4-conductor
   connections.
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   6ED1055-1MD00-0BA2,...

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24. With LOGO! how can you configure switching thresholds for analog
   signals?
 (5/4/2016) [24003057]

   Depending on the application you have two different function blocks
   (analog comparator and analog watchdog) to choose from in LOGO!
   SoftComfort for defining switching thresholds.
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25. How do you transform digital pulses into an analog value with
   LOGO!?
 (4/27/2016) [50083269]

   Cyclic determination of the number of the digital pulses in a
   defined time period and read-out as an analog value via an analog
   network input.
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   6ED1058-0CA02-0YE1,...

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26. How do you change the password for the change of LOGO! mode?
 (4/28/2016) [109482389]

   LOGO! demands a password when you want to change from OP mode to
   Admin mode. Here we show how to change this password.
For
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27. How do you monitor a connection between two LOGO! 8 basic modules?
 (4/28/2016) [109483102]

   To make sure that data is exchanged between two LOGO! basic modules
   you have to monitor the connection.
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28. Which LOGO! device series can you use for a program created with
   LOGO!Soft Comfort V8?
 (5/4/2016) [109483221]

   With LOGO!Soft Comfort V8 you can also create control programs for
   previous LOGO! device series. However, you cannot load any programs
   that use the new special functions or the new special function
   parameters into LOGO! basic modules previous to device series
   0BA8.
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MAY 2016 PROMOTION

UPDATE 04 MAY 2016

1. Using Recipe Functions for persistent Data with SIMATIC S7-1200 and S7-1500 (4/27/2016) [109479727]

In the course of commissioning a machine or plant, various parameters are adapted to the plant. These can be controller parameters, position values for drives, limit values etc. In order for these parameters to be retained after POWER OFF and restart, they must be have been backed up beforehand.
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2. How do you connect a PT100 sensor to the LOGO! analog expansion module AM2 PT100 or AM2 RTD?
 (4/25/2016) [23671451]
 

To the LOGO! analog expansion module AM2 PT100 or AM2 RTD you can connect sensors with 2-conductor, 3-conductor or 4-conductor connections. 

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3. Announcement of product phase-out for the 1st Generation Basic Panels (4/25/2016) [108819464]

The 1st Generation Basic Panels will be declared phase-out products as per Oct. 1, 2016. This does not concern the two key versions, KP300 Basic mono PN and KP400 Basic color PN. 

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UPDATE 2016 FEBRUARY 16

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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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more

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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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products:6ES7513-1AL00-0AB0, 6ES7211-1HD30-0XB0,...

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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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