Thursday, April 30, 2015

Updates 30 April 2015

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1. SINAMICS S: Positioning an S120 with S7-1x00 (TIA Portal) via
   PROFINET with HMI
 (4/17/2015) [98961635]

   Several axes with positioning function shall be operated on one
   drive system. The drive shall be connected to a SIMATIC controller
   via fieldbus. It shall be operated on an HMI.
For products:

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

   more
   => CLICK HERE

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6. Download of Firmware V1.4 for CP 1242-7
 (4/13/2015) [109475354]

   Firmware version 1.4 for the CP1242-7 (6GK7242-7KX30-0XE0) is now
   available for download.
For products: 6GK7242-7KX30-0XE0


   more
   => CLICK HERE


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36. SIMATIC S7-1200 Update to the S7-1200 System Manual, edition
   01/2015
 (4/10/2015) [108168658]

   Product Information
For products: 6ES7217-1AG40-0XB0,

   6ES7212-1AE40-0XB0, 6E...

   more
   => CLICK HERE

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58. Important Notice for the usage of the failsafe SIMATIC S7-1200
   CPU’s in combination with the SIMATIC S7-1200 Standard Signal
   Modules
 (4/10/2015) [109475603]

   Important Notice for the usage of the failsafe SIMATIC S7-1200
   CPU’s in combination with the SIMATIC S7-1200 Standard Signal
   Modules.
 
For products: 6ES7234-4HE32-0XB0, 6ES7222-1BF32-0XB0, 6E...


   more
   => CLICK HERE

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61. Download of Firmware Update V1.1 for LOGO! CMR2020
   (6GK7142-7BX00-0AX0)
 (4/13/2015) [109475356]

   The new firmware V1.1 is herewith released for the LOGO! CMR2020
   module (6GK7142-7BX00-0AX0).
   With immediate effect, LOGO! CMR2020 modules will be shipped with
   the new firmware V1.1.
   The new firmware is also available for free download.
   Firmware V1.1 includes product enhancements. The upgrade using a
   free firmware update is generally recommended.
 
For products: 6GK7142-7BX00-0AX0


   more
   => CLICK HERE

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68. Delivery Release for CP 1242-7 GPRS V2 and CP 1243-7 LTE
 (4/16/2015) [109475750]

   The spectrum of mobile radio based communication with the SIMATIC
   S7-1200 automation system has been extended.
   The addition of new functions opens up previously unavailable
   application areas. At the same time enhancements in the product
   handling result in better user friendliness.Two new product
   versions of the mobile radio based communication processors for the
   S7-1200 system have been released:
For products:

   6GK7243-7SX30-0XE0, 6GK7243-7KX30-0XE0, 6G...

   more
   => CLICK HERE

Thursday, April 16, 2015

Update 16 APRIL 2015

1. What are the differences between the PUT and GET instructions for S7 communication and S7 basic communication?
4/10/2015 
ID:109474590
This entry gives an overview of the PUT and GET instructions for S7 communication and S7 basic communication.
For products: 6GK7443-1EX10-0XE0, 6ES7413-2XG00-0AB0, 6E...

2. Demo projects for HMI operator panels under WinCC V13 (TIA Portal) for Basic Panels (2nd generation) and Comfort Panels (3/25/2015) [96003274]
   On this page you find the respectively current demo projects that
   are provided for the use of different HMI operator panels.
For

   products: 6AV2103-0XA03-0AH5, 6AV2101-4BB03-0AE5, 6A...
   more
   => CLICK HERE 

3. SIMATIC STEP 7 (TIA Portal) V11 SP2 TRIAL Download (3/23/2015) [106449434]
   As a registered customer you can download the Trial software for
   SIMATIC STEP 7 Basic and Professional V11 SP2 and test it for 21
   days.
For products: 6ES7822-0AA01-0YK5, 6ES7822-0AA01-0YH5,

   6A...
   more
   => CLICK HERE 

 4. SIMATIC S7 S7-1200 Functional Safety Manual (3/25/2015) [104547552]
   02/2015, Device manual, A5E03470344-AA
For products:

   6ES7226-6DA32-0XB0, 6ES7214-1AF40-0XB0, 6E...
   more
   => CLICK HERE

5. SIMATIC S7 Update to the S7-1200 Functional Safety Manual, edition 03/2015
 (3/25/2015) [105898775]
   03/2015, Product information, A5E03471951-AA
For products:

   6ES7226-6DA32-0XB0, 6ES7214-1AF40-0XB0, 6E...
   more
   => CLICK HERE

6. How do you change the PROFIBUS address of the CM 1242-5 from the user program?
 (3/20/2015) [81522429]
   This entry shows you how to change the PROFIBUS address of the CM
   1242-5 from the user program.
For products: 6GK7242-5DX30-0XE0

   more
   => CLICK HERE 

7. How do you connect a PC station to an S7-1200 CPU with firmware V4 or higher via OPC? (4/2/2015) [109474300]
   This entry shows you how to connect a PC station to an S7-1200 CPU
   with firmware V4 or higher via OPC.
For products:

   6GK1704-1CX00-0EA0, 6ES7822-1AA03-2YA6, 6G...
   more
   => CLICK HERE
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8. Delivery Release for STEP 7 Safety Basic V13 SP1 (3/14/2015) [109253805]
   Delivery Release for SIMATIC STEP 7 Safety Basic V13 SP1, the
   powerful option package for programming the fail-safe S7-1200
   controllers in the Totally Integrated Automation Portal V13
   SP1.
For products: 6ES7833-1FA13-0YA8, 6ES7833-1FA13-0YC5,

   6E...
   more
   => CLICK HERE

Tuesday, March 24, 2015

UPDATE 24 MARCH 2015

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1. The TIA Portal Tutorial Center (videos)
Introduction TIA Portal is the Siemens engineering framework for all automation tasks in manufacturing automation. It seamlessly integrates controllers, distributed I/O, HMI, drives, motion control and motor management in one engineering environment. TIA Portal and its uniform operating concept o...
For products: 6AV2107-0GB00-0BB0, 6AV2104-2FH03-0BJ0, 6A...
more
   => CLICK HERE

2. Determining the transmission time for typical configurations on Industrial Ethernet
Task Automation projects often require intensive data exchange between SIMATIC S7 controllers. The possible communication paths vary considerably. Numerous S7 controllers and S7 communication modules are available. For products: 6ES7810-4CC08-0YA7, 6ES7677-1DD00-0BB0, 6E...
   => CLICK HERE

3. Performance data overview
Performance Data In the planning phase of a plant it is important to know the response time for IO communication and the transmission time for data communication in a PROFIBUS, PROFINET IO or Industrial Ethernet  network. To provide you with reliable statements on practice relevant plants wi...
For products: 6ES7677-1DD00-0BB0, 6AV6642-0BA01-1AX0, 6E...
   => CLICK HERE

4. TIA Portal Openness: Introduction and Demo Application (3/9/2015) [108716692]
The XML interface for WinCC and STEP 7 in the TIA Portal enables the TIA Portal to be integrated into your development environment to automate your engineering tasks. You can use external development environments to create your own applications, e.g. a code generator for HMI images and PLC software blocks.
For products: 6AV2104-2FH03-0BJ0, 6AV2103-0XA03-0AH5, 6A...
   => CLICK HERE


5. Monitoring and Control with the LOGO! CMR Module (3/4/2015) [105074237]
The provided programs and the documentation show the possible application areas of the LOGO! CMR20X0 communication module. A wide range of functions is covered here, from “sending and receiving of SMS”, over “time-of-day synchronization”, to “tracking of position data”.
For products: 6AV2103-0XA03-0AH5, 6AV2101-4BB03-0AE5, 6A...
   => CLICK HERE

6. Tools for HMI Projects in machine-oriented area (SIMATIC HMI Panels and SIMATIC Runtime Professional)
 (3/4/2015) [106226404]
It is often the little tools that facilitate work. This entry contains some useful tools for SIMATIC HMI Panels and Runtime Advanced that you can easily integrate into your configuration.
For products: 6AV2103-0XA03-0AH5, 6AV2101-4BB03-0AE5, 6A...
   => CLICK HERE

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1. STEP 7 Basic V13.1
12/2014, System manual
For products: 6ES7822-0AA03-0YE5, 6ES7822-0AA03-4YE5, 6E...
   => CLICK HERE

2. SIMATIC S7-1200 / S7-1500 Comparison list for programming languages based on the international mnemonics (3/9/2015) [86630375]
12/2014, List manual, A5E33285102-AB
For products: 6ES7413-2XG00-0AB0, 6ES7414-2XJ00-0AB0, 6E...
   => CLICK HERE
3. SIMATIC RF Configuration Guide (3/3/2015) [67384964]
02/2015, Operating instructions
For products: 6GT2091-4LH20, 6GT2091-0FH20, 6GT2891-4GN1...
   => CLICK HERE

4. SIMATIC S7-1200 / S7-1500 Comparison list for programming languages based on the international mnemonics 3/9/2015 ID:86630375
12/2014, List manual, A5E33285102-AB
For products: 6ES7413-2XG00-0AB0, 6ES7414-2XJ00-0AB0, 6E...
   => CLICK HERE

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1. Compatibility Tool for Automation and Drive Technology (3/4/2015) [64847781]
Compatibility Tool Compatibility information for Automation and Drive Technology is available in the Compatibility Tool of the Industry Online Support. ...
For products: 6ES7810-4CA05-8CR0, 6AV6381-2BC07-0AV4, 6A...
   => CLICK HERE


2. How can you read input words in the address range from 9999 to 65535 with the SIMATIC S7-1200 via Modbus RTU? (3/6/2015) [109474481]
With Service Pack 1 of STEP 7 V13 (TIA Portal) the instruction "Modbus_Master" is made available for the SIMATIC S7-1200. In addition to the functions of the instruction "MB_MASTER", this permits reading out of the extended address range (9999 - 65535) of the input words (function code 04) of a Modbus slave.
For products: 6ES7217-1AG40-0XB0, 6ES7241-1CH32-0XB0, 6E...
   => CLICK HERE
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1. Firmware update for CPU 1212C, AC/DC/RELAIS, 8DI/6DO/2AI (3/3/2015) [107539957]
BESCHREIBUNG: When updating the operating system, always update to the latest version available for the product and its respective article number. The previous versions of the operating system are only intended as backup to allow a downgrade to the original version. Until now this is not known to have been necessary in any case. ...
For products: 6ES7212-1BE40-0XB0, 6AV6651-7DA01-3AA4, 6A...
   => CLICK HERE

2. SIMATIC Automation Tool - the commissioning and service operation tool for S7-1200 and S7-1500
 (3/6/2015) [98161300]
Hereby it takes place the deployment of the SIMATIC Automation Tool. After a control program is created and verified with the Siemens TIA Portal software, the SIMATIC Automation Tool can be used in the field for operating and maintaining automation networks. ...
For products: 6ES7513-1AL00-0AB0, 6ES7211-1HD30-0XB0, 6E...
   => CLICK HERE

3. Firmware update for CPU 1211C, AC/DC/RELAIS, 6DI/4DO/2AI (3/3/2015) [107539610]
BESCHREIBUNG: When updating the operating system, always update to the latest version available for the product and its respective article number. The previous versions of the operating system are only intended as backup to allow a downgrade to the original version. Until now this is not known to have been necessary in any case. ...
For products: 6ES7211-1BE40-0XB0
   => CLICK HERE

4. Firmware update for CPU 1211C, DC/DC/RELAIS, 6DI/4DO/2AI (3/3/2015) [107539825]
BESCHREIBUNG: When updating the operating system, always update to the latest version available for the product and its respective article number. The previous versions of the operating system are only intended as backup to allow a downgrade to the original version. Until now this is not known to have been necessary in any case. ...
For products: 6ES7211-1HE40-0XB0
   => CLICK HERE

5. Firmware update for CPU 1214C, DC/DC/RELAIS, 14DI/10DO/2AI (3/2/2015) [107539979]
BESCHREIBUNG: When updating the operating system, always update to the latest version available for the product and its respective article number. The previous versions of the operating system are only intended as backup to allow a downgrade to the original version. Until now this is not known to have been necessary in any case. ...
For products: 6ES7214-1HG40-0XB0
   => CLICK HERE

9. Firmware update for CPU 1214C, AC/DC/RELAIS, 14DI/10DO/2AI (3/3/2015) [107540156]
BESCHREIBUNG: When updating the operating system, always update to the latest version available for the product and its respective article number. The previous versions of the operating system are only intended as backup to allow a downgrade to the original version. Until now this is not known to have been necessary in any case. ...
For products: 6ES7214-1BG40-0XB0, 6ES7214-1BE30-4AB3
   => CLICK HERE

10. Firmware update for CPU 1215C, DC/DC/RLY, 14DI/10DO/2AI/2AO (3/3/2015) [107540296]
BESCHREIBUNG: When updating the operating system, always update to the latest version available for the product and its respective article number. The previous versions of the operating system are only intended as backup to allow a downgrade to the original version. Until now this is not known to have been necessary in any case. ...
For products: 6ES7215-1HG40-0XB0
   => CLICK HERE

11. Firmware update for CPU 1212C, DC/DC/RELAIS, 8DI/6DO/2AI (3/3/2015) [107540369]
BESCHREIBUNG: When updating the operating system, always update to the latest version available for the product and its respective article number. The previous versions of the operating system are only intended as backup to allow a downgrade to the original version. Until now this is not known to have been necessary in any case. ...
For products: 6ES7212-1HE40-0XB0
   => CLICK HERE

12. Firmware update for CPU 1215C, AC/DC/RLY, 14DI/10DO/2AI/2AO (3/3/2015) [107540594]
BESCHREIBUNG: When updating the operating system, always update to the latest version available for the product and its respective article number. The previous versions of the operating system are only intended as backup to allow a downgrade to the original version. Until now this is not known to have been necessary in any case. ...
For products: 6ES7215-1BG40-0XB0
   => CLICK HERE

13. Firmware update for CPU 1217C, DC/DC/DC, 14DI/10DO/2AI/2AO (3/3/2015) [107540595]
BESCHREIBUNG: When updating the operating system, always update to the latest version available for the product and its respective article number. The previous versions of the operating system are only intended as backup to allow a downgrade to the original version. Until now this is not known to have been necessary in any case. ...
For products: 6ES7217-1AG40-0XB0
   => CLICK HERE