Updates 30 April 2015

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#  Application example
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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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#  Download
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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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#  Manual
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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

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...

 CLICK HERE

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