Thursday, October 1, 2020

UPDATE 1 OCT 2020

-------------------------------------------------------------------------
#  Industry References
------------------------------------------------------------------------ 




MQTT is a new-ish topic in the automation space
but I have struggled to find a way to display it,
is "actually" working with a SIEMENS S7-1200....
Luckily my home automation works on MQTT so plug in a PLC,
configure and record a video, See below.

SIOS Link - https://lnkd.in/eEG6nYj

https://www.linkedin.com/posts/marcus-riley-683743a6_mqtt-siemens-s7-activity-6707187507450175488-eQaV


How does a "smart" motorbike work? 
With the help of MindSphere, the Industrial #IoT as a Service Solution,
it sends data to the cloud, so Petra Fuchsíková can improve her racing strategy and riding style.

Check out this new and efficient assistant  https://sie.ag/3bG6EWE  


Mister Automation Ep34: Tips & Tricks - Work with TIA Add-Ins
www.youtube.com/watch?v=XanaXWKM71A


Digital Enterprise Services explained
www.youtube.com/watch?v=iYvpLvoJ8OE  


------------------------------------------------------------------------
#  Product News 
------------------------------------------------------------------------ 
  


Smart inter-connectivity is the key to the #industrial Internet of Things ( #IIoT )
https://new.siemens.com/global/en/products/automation/pc-based/iot-gateways/simatic-iot2050.html


Introducing Low-Code to Industrial Automation with Mendix and Industrial Edge  
https://www.mendixworld.com/session/introducing-low-code-to-industrial-automation-with-mendix-industrial-edge/


Leveraging IoT-based solutions
Here are a few of the top IoT-based solutions to focus on in order to realize immediate value from the IoT:

1. Condition Monitoring
2. Asset Management
3. Predictive and Prescriptive Maintenance
4. Digital Twins
5. Low-Code Application Development

More at https://www.plm.automation.siemens.com/media/global/en/Leveraging-IoT-based-solutions_tcm27-83107.pdf


Leverage industrial IoT to make the move to predictive maintenance
https://blogs.sw.siemens.com/mindsphere/predictive-maintenance/


-----------------------------------------------------------
#  Application examples
----------------------------------------------------------- 




2020-09-17
ID: 109780322
Cybersecurity - Defense in depth concept for the Water and
Waste Water Industry
Critical infrastructure facilities require special IT- and
OT-security solutions that ensure uninterrupted plant availability,
real-time capability of critical IACS functions and
comprehensive constantly updated protection against threats.
These requirements can be met by coordinated, broadly diversified
and comprehensive concepts with components and systems suitable
for industrial use.

For products:6ES7658-...58-....

= > https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/109780322




2020-09-14
ID: 109741418
Project Check for TIA Portal: Check against programming style guides
Code quality is a fundamental pillar in the software development,
which is encouraged by the help of standards, guidelines, suggestions,
or “best practice” examples.
Checks, analyses, and tests can provide information about gaps,
errors or potential for optimization.

For products:6ES7822-1A.06-..

= > https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/109741418



2020-09-16

ID: 109477036
Burner application example for TIA Portal (Burner library)
The Burner application example for TIA Portal (Burner library)
supports you in the creation of Oil burner, Gas burner and
Solid matter burner applications with single or multi-burner.

For products:F-CPUs

= > https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/109477036



2020-09-08
ID: 109762616
Door interlocking for distributed industrial control panels
according to UL 508A and NFPA 79
To protect persons from injuries caused by electricity,
control panels that are operated in USA must be designed
so that they ensure proper protection against direct contact.
This means that no live parts can be touched under
normal operating conditions.

For products:3SU1152-6AA40-1AA0, 3SU1050-4BC01-0AA0,...

= > https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/109762616



2020-09-08
ID: 109779805
Test Suite Advanced: Example for the Application Test of Code Blocks
The Test Suite allows the user to configure and run
automatic application tests in the TIA Portal.
The application example shows you the creation and
execution of a test case for a function block.

For products:6ES7822-1A.06-..

= > https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/109779805



2020-09-07
ID: 106665159
How do you run a remote session together with
Siemens Industry Technical Support?
Technical Support provides you with the option
of running Remote Support using "Desktop Assistance".
Desktop Assistance gives you fast and effective support
for remote diagnostics and troubleshooting
in the automation system of your machine or plant.

For products:6SL3072-0AA00-0AG0, 6ES7658-...08-....,...

= > https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/106665159


------------------------------------------------------------------------
#  DOWNLOAD
------------------------------------------------------------------------ 

2020-09-03
ID: 109746530
Image downloads for HMI operator panels
Download HMI operator panel images.

For products:HMI Devices (TIA Portal)

= > https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/gb/en/view/109746530

------------------------------------------------------------------------   

2020-09-21
ID: 109768730
SIMATIC Automation Compare Tool - for the comparison of LAD/FBD blocks
With immediate effect, the SIMATIC Automation Compare Tool is provided for download.
With this tool, you can compare LAD/FBD blocks,
which have been provided for versioning with VCI,
with the current blocks in the TIA Portal project.

= > https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/109768730


------------------------------------------------------------------------
#  FAQ
------------------------------------------------------------------------   



2020-09-02
ID: 109781646
SIMATIC S7-1200/S7-1500: Download error:
Why is the loading aborted while MC_POWER is active?
A modified (instance) data block cannot be loaded in RUN
if it contains instance data of a MC_Power command
and the associated axis is enabled
(MC_Power.Status and . StatusWord.X0 (Enable) are TRUE).

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

= > https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/gb/en/view/109778288


2020-08-31
ID: 109781206
How do you load a Comfort Panel (TIA Portal Advanced)
via PN/IE using a VPN tunnel?
You want to load a Comfort Panel via PN/IE and
are connected to the plant via a VPN tunnel.
However, the Comfort Panel is not in the
"Extended download to device" window and
so it is not possible to load the Comfort Panel.
This FAQ response shows you how to load a Comfort Panel
via PN/IE using a VPN tunnel.

For products:6AV210.-....3-0, 6AV210.-....4-0,...

= > https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ni/en/view/109781206



2020-09-11
ID: 23678970
Which PROFINET nodes support the extended PROFINET
diagnostics and what do you have to configure?
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).

For products:6GK5302-7GD00-4GA3, 6AG1214-1AG40-4XB0,...

= > https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/23678970

------------------------------------------------------------------------  

2020-09-11
ID: 36752540
Which PROFINET nodes support automatic commissioning
(device replacement without interchangeable medium)
with topological configuration and device replacement
without topological configuration?
Automatic commissioning
(device replacement without interchangeable medium)
with topological configuration and device replacement
without topological configuration?

For products:6SL3244-0BB13-1FA0, 6SL3544-0FA21-1FA0,...

= > https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/36752540

------------------------------------------------------------------------  

2020-09-11
ID: 102325771
Which IO controllers and IO devices support the following
functions in STEP 7 (TIA Portal): IRT, prioritized startup,
MRP, MRPD, PROFIenergy, Shared device, MSI/MSO, I device,
clock-synchronized mode, system redundancy and option handling?
An overview shows which PROFINET functions you can configure
in STEP 7 (TIA Portal) for the PROFINET IO controllers and IO devices.

For products:102325771

= > https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/102325771

------------------------------------------------------------------------  

2020-08-30
ID: 109780526
Description freely programmable IO-Link electronic module
for the ID key switch
This article contains a statement about the freely programmable
IO-Link electronic module for the ID key switch

For products:3SU1400-1GE10-1AA0

= > https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/109780526


------------------------------------------------------------------------
#  Manual
------------------------------------------------------------------------ 

2020-09-08
ID: 67384964
SIMATIC Ident Configuration Guide
08/2020, Operating Instructions

For products:6GT2821-6AC40, 6GT2091-4LH20,...

= > https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/67384964


------------------------------------------------------------------------
#  Product notes
------------------------------------------------------------------------  

2020-09-08
ID: 109781285
Sales and delivery release for SIMATIC PN/MF Coupler V5.0
The PN/MF Coupler V5.0 has been released for delivery. 
It offers deterministic data exchange between PROFINET and 
EtherNet/IP controllers that is easy to configure, even across network limits.

For products:6ES7158-0AD01-0XA0, 6ES7158-3AD10-0XA0,...

= > https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/109781285

------------------------------------------------------------------------   

2020-09-23
ID: 109778635
Delivery release SIMATIC Field PG M6, Edition 2020, with TIA Portal V16
Update: S5 support option is still available.
The pre-installed SIMATIC automation software means that
the Field PG M6 device can always be used immediately.
Within the context of the start of delivery of the SIMATIC Field PG M6,
Edition 2020, it is possible to use latest engineering functions of TIA Portal V16.
In addition, interessting new hardware ordering options are offered.

For products:6ES7718-.....-0..., 6ES7718-0....-0...,...

= > https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/109778635