UPDATE 1 MAC 2018

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#  Application example
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6. Safety Applications with S7-1200 FC CPU
 (1/30/2018) [109478932]

   The document contains a total of 24 scenarios for safety door and
   emergency stop applications. An
   F-block for the direct use of an S7-1200 FC CPU is available to you
   for each scenario. In addition to the easy use of the S7-1200 FC
   CPU, the document also explains what has to be considered to
   achieve a specific PL/SIL.
For products:6ES7214-1AF40-0XB0,
   6ES7215-1AF40-0XB0,...

   more
   => https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/109478932/news
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7. Diagnostics in User Program with S7-1200
 (2/1/2018) [109483251]

   The diagnostics of devices, modules and networks play an
   ever-increasing role in automation technology. By diagnosing with a
   user program, faulty modules can be detected. This enables you to
   also program responses to diagnostic messages.
For
   products:6ES7822-1BA03-4YE5, 6AG1214-1AG40-4XB0,...

   more
   => https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/109483251/news
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2. Simple Communication between SIMATIC RF160C and SIMATIC S7
   Controllers
 (2/5/2018) [63969277]

   To communicate to the PROFIBUS RFID communication module SIMATIC
   RF160C via SIMATIC PLC you need suitable STEP 7 blocks, taking care
   about this task.
For products:6XV1870-3RH60,
   6ES7413-2XG00-0AB0,...

   more
   => https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/63969277/news
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9. Library SIPLUS CMS1200 SM 1281
 (2/19/2018) [109482016]

   With this library the SIPLUS CMS1200 SM 1281 Condition Monitoring
   module can be integrated in the SIMATIC S7-1200 automation
   system.
For products:6AT8007-1AA10-0AA0

   more
   => https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/109482016/news
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10. Firmware Update SIPLUS CMS1200 SM 1281
 (2/22/2018) [109755629]

   With product release ES03 and higher it is possible to update or
   downgrade the firmware of the module.
For
   products:6AT8007-1AA10-0AA0

   more
   => https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/109755629/news
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18. Updates for STEP 7 V14 SP1 and WinCC V14 SP1
 (2/5/2018) [109747387]

   Status 02/2018 : Update 5
For products:6ES7822-0A.04-..,
   6ES7822-1..04-..,...

   more
   => https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/109747387/news
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#  FAQ
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18. How to you format the user data of the Inventory command to match
   the Inventory data structure?
 (1/30/2018) [109752738]

   A SIMATIC RFID system can use an Inventory command to read out
   Inventory data from one or multiple transponders. In an
   S7-1200/S7-1500 controller this data is stored in an "Array of
   Byte" by the "Inventory" or "Ident Profile" function block. You can
   transfer the array to an existing data structure to make it easier
   to interpret.
For products:6GT2811-5BA00-1AA1,
   6GT2811-5BA00-0AA0,...

   more
   => https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/109752738/news
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19. Compatibility Tool for Automation and Drive Technology
 (2/2/2018) [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.
For products:6EQ2003-1BA16-3BA5,
   6GK1716-0HB00-3AN0,...

   more
   => https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/64847781/news
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21. How do you use the technology object 'Axis' of a SIMATIC
   S7-1200/1500 with a linear motor or hydraulic cylinder?
 (1/17/2018) [109747153]

   The technology object "Axis" of an S71200 or S7-1500 can also be
   used with a linear motor or a hydraulic cylinder.
For
   products:6ES7513-1AL00-0AB0, 6ES7211-1HD30-0XB0,...

   more
   => https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/109747153/news
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23. Which SIMATIC HMI operator panels and Industry PCs have a
   shipbuilding certificate?
 (1/30/2018) [36727563]

   Shipbuilding certificates of the classification societies for
   SIMATIC HMI operator panels and Industry PCs
For
   products:6AV2124-1MC01-0AX0, 6AV7884-2AD20-4BX0,...

   more
   => https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/36727563/news
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26. How do you install a TIA Portal update when the error message 'File
   not found' is shown in the installation protocol?
 (1/30/2018) [109739049]

   Install the "sicman.exe" tool included in the entry and do a
   diagnostic analysis with the tool. Then send the generated
   information to Technical Support.
For
   products:6ES7822-0AA00-0YA0, 6ES7822-1..03-..,...

   more
   => https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/109739049/news
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27. What effects can a Windows 10 Update, version 1709 have on Setups?
 (1/30/2018) [109755067]

   Loading the Windows update might impair the function of software
   installed afterwards.
For products:6ES7822-0AA00-0YA0,
   6AV2105-....2-0,...

   more
   => https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/109755067/news
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29. When upgrading your TIA Portal project to V15 why do you get an
   error and the message indicating that the HMI device is not
   supported?
 (2/2/2018) [109754931]

   Older operator panels are no longer supported in TIA Portal
   V15.
For products:6AG1641-0CA01-4AX0, 6AV6642-0BA01-1AX0,...

   more
   => https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/109754931/news
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32. Which Industrial Ethernet switches can be operated as redundancy
   managers and which as standby managers in a ring?
 (1/30/2018) [23498599]

   This entry shows which Industrial Ethernet switches can be used in
   ring topologies with media redundancy and support the redundancy
   manager and standby manager functions.
For
   products:6GK5302-7GD00-4GA3, 6GK5213-3BF00-2AB2,...

   more
   => https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/23498599/news
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33. How can you use the STEP 7 Online functions even when NAT (Network
   Address Translation) is being used or a remote subnetwork is to
   be reached?
 (1/30/2018) [109754922]

   If you want to use the STEP 7 Online functions in conjunction with
   the NAT procedure or beyond router limits, then you have to specify
   the IP address of the module to be reached.
For
   products:6GK5623-0BA10-2AA3, 6GK5602-0BA00-2AA3,...

   more
   => https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/109754922/news
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23. Which pre-conditions are needed to establish a connection via Open
   User Communication with S7-1200 CPs?
 (2/7/2018) [109755296]

   Open User Communication is a designation for a software-driven
   communication procedure for communication via the integrated PN/IE
   interface of the S7-1200/S7-1500 and S7-300/S7-400 CPUs as well as
   via the CMs/CPs of the S7-1200/S7-1500.
For
   products:6ES7217-1AG40-0XB0, 6GK7243-1BX30-0XE0,...

   more
   => https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/109755296/news
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25. Where do you procure the current trial software for the TIA Portal
   STEP 7 V15, WinCC V15 and Startdrive V15?
 (2/5/2018) [109753089]

   Free trial versions of TIA Portal components V15 are available from
   this web page.
For products:6AV2100-0AA05-0AA7,
   6AV2102-0AA05-0AA7,...

   more
   => https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/109753089/news
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26. How can you use the STEP 7 Online functions even when NAT (Network
   Address Translation) is being used or a remote subnetwork is to
   be reached?
 (1/30/2018) [109754922]

   If you want to use the STEP 7 Online functions in conjunction with
   the NAT procedure or beyond router limits, then you have to specify
   the IP address of the module to be reached.
For
   products:6ES7822-1..03-.., 6ES7810-4C.08-..,...

   more
   => https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/109754922/news
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#  Product note
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74. SIPLUS extreme – Declaration of product phase-out for SIPLUS LOGO!
   power 3rd generation
 (2/5/2018) [109755349]

   Product phase-out has been declared for SIPLUS LOGO! Power 3rd gen.
   power supplies. The successor generation is already available for
   delivery.
For products:6AG1332-1SH43-7AA0,
   6AG1331-1SH03-7AA0,...

   more
   => https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/109755349/news
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