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Use and Areas of Application SIMATIC WinAC RTX Process Control System PCS 7 BOX (V8.1) Web Option for OS with SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX Structure of SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX RTX Function Manual Commissioning and configuration of SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX RTX...
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Note the following: WARNING Siemens products may only be used for the applications described in the catalog and in the relevant technical documentation. If products and components from other manufacturers are used, these must be recommended or approved by Siemens. Proper transport, storage, installation, assembly, commissioning, operation and maintenance are required to ensure that the products operate safely and without any problems.
Preface.................................9 Use and Areas of Application........................15 Usage of SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX RTX..................15 Using SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX with PCS 7 AS mEC RTX............17 Using SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX with AS RTX................19 Using SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX with S7-400................20 WinAC RTX..............................23 Web Option for OS with SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX..................25...
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Overview of configuration tasks.....................72 7.5.2 How to select the network adapter in SIMATIC Shell............73 7.5.3 How to expand your PCS 7 project to include a SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX station.....74 7.5.4 How to rename the SIMATIC PC station................75 7.5.5 How to edit the hardware configuration of the PC stations on the engineering station..76 7.5.6...
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Table of contents Options for commissioning a SIMATIC PCS 7 AS mEC RTX..........99 How to change the network settings for a remote desktop connection on a PC....100 How to set up a Remote Desktop connection to SIMATIC PCS 7 AS mEC RTX....102 How to change the computer name for SIMATIC PCS 7 AS mEC RTX......103 How to set the network addresses of SIMATIC PCS 7 AS mEC RTX.........104 How to meet the requirements for reestablishing network connections.......106...
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Table of contents BOX (V8.1) Function Manual, 03/2015, A5E32711362-AC...
Siemens recommends strongly that you regularly check for product updates. For the secure operation of Siemens products and solutions, it is necessary to take suitable preventive action (e.g. cell protection concept) and integrate each component into a holistic, state-of-the-art industrial security concept.
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Security information BOX (V8.1) Function Manual, 03/2015, A5E32711362-AC...
Industrial PC for small plants A SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX is an industrial PC for small plants. It can encompass the functions of a PCS 7 process control system (engineering, automation, operator control and monitoring) when used in conjunction with distributed I/O.
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SIMATIC Safety Matrix possible Note The SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX PC with integrated AS (SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX RTX) is described in greater detail in this documentation. Location of use The SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX can be placed on-site where the automation process takes place, because it is designed for these environmental conditions.
System PCS 7; PCS 7 Readme document in the Windows Start menu using the following path: Siemens Automation > SIMATIC > Product Notes > <language> ● You will find the most important PCS 7 system documentation at the following locations: SIMATIC PCS 7 DVD in the "_Manuals"...
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– Online help of the "SIMATIC Manager" application: (CHM files) – System documentation for PCS 7 in the Windows Start menu: Siemens Automation > SIMATIC > Documentation > Language > PDF files ● The PCS 7 Newsletter keeps you informed when new versions of the system documentation become available.
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● You can find additional information on the maintenance station in the System PCS 7; Maintenance Station function manual. ● The SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX PC supports "Routing". You can information on this in the SIMATIC; The Process Device Manager function manual.
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Preface BOX (V8.1) Function Manual, 03/2015, A5E32711362-AC...
Use and Areas of Application Usage of SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX RTX What is SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX RTX? SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX RTX is a complete process control system which can consist of the following components: ● Operator station (OS) ●...
CP 5611 integrated in SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX RTX . Example configuration with SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX RTX In the figure below, the SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX RTX is displayed as the single-station system variant with connected distributed I/O. BOX (V8.1)
What is SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX with PCS 7 AS mEC RTX? SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX with PCS 7 AS mEC RTX is a SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX PC in combination with an automation system (AS) with S7-300 design. The WinACRTX software package is installed on the PCS 7 AS mEC RTX.
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3.2 Using SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX with PCS 7 AS mEC RTX Example configuration with PCS 7 AS mEC RTX A schematic representation of the SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX with PCS 7 AS mEC RTX is provided in the following figure: You can connect signals via the central I/O or distributed I/O: ●...
What is SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX with AS RTX? SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX with AS RTX is a SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX PC in combination with the WinAC RTX software package on a MICROBOX PC. This enables you to build a complete PCS 7 process control system with the following components: ●...
SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX with S7-400 is an automation system SIMATIC S7-400 (AS 41x or AS 41xH) in combination with a SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX PC. This enables you to build a complete PCS 7 process control system with the following components: ●...
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Fault- System PCS 7; tolerant Process Control Systems. Example configuration with SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX with S7‑400 The following figure shows SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX with S7-400 in the network with an engineering station: BOX (V8.1) Function Manual, 03/2015, A5E32711362-AC...
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Use and Areas of Application 3.4 Using SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX with S7-400 Additional information The "High-precision time stamping" function can be used with SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX with Process Control System AS 41x. You can find information about this in the function manual PCS 7;...
WinAC RTX What is WinAC RTX? WinAC RTX is a software package for a PC-based automation system. This software package contains the Windows Logic Controller RTX (software PLC WinLC RTX). Connection of I/O WinAC RTX can control distributed I/O both via PROFIBUS and via PROFINET . By means of an integrated data record gateway, WinAC RTX 2010 (V4.6) enables direct access to field devices that are connected via a communication processor at the fieldbus.
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WinAC RTX BOX (V8.1) Function Manual, 03/2015, A5E32711362-AC...
Number of Web clients A maximum of 2 Web clients can connect to a Web server which is installed on the SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX PC. The following figure shows the Web Option for OS with SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX License keys...
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Web Option for OS with SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX BOX (V8.1) Function Manual, 03/2015, A5E32711362-AC...
PCS 7. The characteristics of the CPU correspond to the controller used. Overview The following topics are discussed in the sections below: ● Hardware and software components of SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX RTX ● Configurations with SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX RTX ● Connection options for SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX RTX ●...
Hardware components Introduction SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX RTX is offered as a bundle with standard hardware. Technical features of the SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX PCs You can find the technical features of the respective shipped versions of these PCs in the PCS 7 catalog.
● Documentation 6.2.2 Software components Configuration variants (product bundles) SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX RTX is available as a bundled product in two preinstalled configuration variants. ● Configuration variant 1: SIMATIC PCS 7 complete system with AS, ES and OS functionality: –...
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Process Control System PCS 7; Licenses and Configuration Limits ● Documentation The license keys in the standard scope of delivery of SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX RTX limit the plant size that can be configured. You require several license keys for a SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX station.
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● PCS 7 Maintenance Station (Asset Management): Full functionality for "SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX" and subordinate systems The following options are available in a PCS 7 plant for a SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX when a maintenance station is used: – SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX is monitored by a maintenance station in the PCS 7 plant –...
● Remote engineering and remote diagnostics via Industrial Ethernet: The CPU of the SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX can be loaded and diagnosed by a PCS 7 engineering station which is connected via the Ethernet interface integrated in the SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX 6.2.4...
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Structure of SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX RTX 6.2 Hardware and software components of SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX RTX Connection of automation systems You can use the following network adapters to connect to the system bus: ● Standard communication modules: – If you are connecting up to 8 communication partners per PC station (automation systems or servers).
The following configurations are possible with SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX RTX based on the product bundles available for order: ● Bundle: SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX RTX as SIMATIC PCS 7 complete system with AS, ES and OS functionality: – SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX as a single-station system (Page 35) with AS/ES/OS ●...
In the figure below, SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX RTX (complete system with ES/OS/AS) is shown as a single-station system with connected distributed I/O. License keys You need license keys for the following software packages on the SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX PC: ● ES (engineering) ● PCS 7 OS (process mode) ●...
Operating principle From the point of view of the PCS 7 project, the SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX station (with integrated CPU [AS]) is not networked. You create and maintain your PCS 7 project on this station and download the PCS 7 project from the ES to the OS and CPU.
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● With connected distributed I/O and external engineering ● With a shared bus system for the terminal bus and plant bus License keys You need license keys for the following software packages on the SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX PC: ● PCS 7 OS ● WinAC; WinAC RTX BOX (V8.1)
SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX RTX for process mode in the PCS 7 network In this configuration, you integrate the SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX station in a PCS 7 network as a PC station with OS/AS. Here, in contrast to the "SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX with external engineering (Page 36)"...
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The following figure shows the SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX RTX with connected distributed I/O in the PCS 7 network. License keys You need license keys for the following software packages on the SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX PC: ● PCS 7 OS ● WinAC; WinAC RTX BOX (V8.1)
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SIMATIC PDM). Operating principle One of the two on-board Ethernet interfaces on the SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX station is connected to the plant bus of the PCS 7 network. You download the user program via this connection path from a central engineering station in the PCS 7 network to the CPU of the SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX station.
You can connect all the I/O devices permitted in SIMATIC PCS 7. Example for using the PROFIBUS DP interfaces The connection routes for the SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX RTX are shown in chapter "Configurations with SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX RTX (Page 34)".
Additional information Process Control System PCS 7; Engineering System ● Configuration manual ● You will find a list of the connecting cables required for SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX in the ST PCS 7 catalog. 6.4.3 Network connection to Industrial Ethernet...
Structure of SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX RTX 6.5 Operator panel of the CPU Additional information ● Section "Connection to PROFIBUS DP (Page 41)" Operator panel of the CPU 6.5.1 Operator panel of the CPU Operator panel of the CPU The operator control and display elements of the CPU can be displayed symbolically on a monitor in the form of an operator panel.
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Structure of SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX RTX 6.5 Operator panel of the CPU BOX (V8.1) Function Manual, 03/2015, A5E32711362-AC...
You want to create a new project for a BOX PC and expand the engineering station. ● Configuring SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX in the PCS 7 network (Page 72) You want to expand an existing PCS 7 project with a BOX PC.
Configuration in HW Config and the Station Configuration Editor for SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX RTX The configuration of the SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX RTX in HW Config and in the Station Configuration Editor ("Components" tab) is shown in the following table.
(for example, the WinLC RTX operator panel). Windows network settings for SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX RTX The TCP/IP address must be assigned for the SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX RTX in the Windows network settings and this address must match the one configured in HW Config.
You create a new PCS 7 project using the PCS 7 "New Project" wizard. Alternatively, you can add a SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX station to an existing PCS 7 project. This configuration is described in the section "How to expand your PCS 7 project to include a SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX station (Page 74)".
● Software PLC ● WinCC application Additional information ● Section "How to expand your PCS 7 project to include a SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX station (Page 74)" ● Online help for the PCS 7 Wizard 7.3.3 How to rename the SIMATIC PC station Introduction The PCS 7 Wizard has created a new PCS 7 project for you.
● The PCS 7 project is displayed in the component view in SIMATIC Manager. Procedure 1. In the component view, select the SIMATIC PC station (SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX) which contains the CPU. 2. Double-click the "Configuration" object in the detail window.
How to configure the SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX RTX Requirement ● Perform configuration directly on the BOX PC. ● The following software is installed on the SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX RTX: – Operating system – PCS 7 – Software package WinAC RTX Setting the components on the SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX RTX 1.
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Commissioning and configuration of SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX RTX 7.3 Configuring SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX RTX for a single-station system 3. Click "Station name" and enter the name of the PC station. Note This name must match the project-specific name of the PC station in the PCS 7 project.
Perform the following tasks first for the engineering station before configuring and downloading additional PC stations. 1. Open the PCS 7 project in SIMATIC Manager. 2. In the component view, select the SIMATIC PC station (SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX) which contains the CPU. 3. Select the menu command PLC > Download.
Before downloading the project data to the CPU, check the operating mode of the CPU. You can only download the project data to the CPU when it is in STOP mode. Requirements The following software is installed on the SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX RTX: ● Operating system ● PCS 7 ●...
"Configuration" object and select the check boxes in the "Compile" and "Download" columns. 5. In the tree view of the SIMATIC PC station of SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX RTX , select the "Charts" object and select the check boxes in the "Compile" and "Download" columns.
7. Click "OK" to close the "Compile program/download to target system" dialog box. 8. In the tree view of the SIMATIC PC station of SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX RTX , select the "OS ..." object and select the check box in the "Compile" column.
SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX station must be viewed separately during commissioning and configuration. Requirements ● The PC stations (engineering station and SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX station) are connected via an administered Windows network. ● The following software is installed on the SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX RTX: –...
PC stations. Note Perform the following steps on the engineering station and the SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX station. Procedure 1. Double-click on the PC station (workstation) in the tree view of the Windows Explorer.
You create a new PCS 7 project using the PCS 7 "New Project" wizard. Alternatively, you can add a SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX station to an existing PCS 7 project. This configuration is described in the section "How to expand your PCS 7 project to include a SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX station (Page 74)".
● Software PLC ● WinCC application Additional information ● Section "How to expand your PCS 7 project to include a SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX station (Page 74)" ● Online help for the PCS 7 Wizard 7.4.4 How to rename the SIMATIC PC station Introduction The PCS 7 Wizard has created a new PCS 7 project for you.
Commissioning and configuration of SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX RTX 7.4 Configuring SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX RTX with external engineering Procedure 1. In the left window of the component view, open the shortcut menu of the SIMATIC PC station and select the menu command Rename.
● The PCS 7 project is displayed in the component view in SIMATIC Manager. Procedure 1. In the component view, select the SIMATIC PC station (SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX) which contains the CPU. 2. Double-click the "Configuration" object in the detail window.
The following describes how to select the access point to be used to configure the PC stations. Note Perform the following tasks on the engineering station and the SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX PC. Selecting an access point Perform the following steps on all PC stations: 1.
You assign the modules you are using to networks and create connections in NetPro on the engineering station. Using SIMATIC PDM For the "SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX with external engineering" configuration, you can access intelligent field devices connected to PROFIBUS DP from SIMATIC PDM via the external engineering station.
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3. Open the shortcut menu of the WinCC application in the SIMATIC PC station of the SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX station and select the menu command Insert New Connection. 4. Under the PC station representing the SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX station, select the CPU. Leave the other default settings in this dialog box.
How to configure the SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX RTX Requirement ● Perform configuration directly on the BOX PC. ● The following software is installed on the SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX RTX: – Operating system – PCS 7 – Software package WinAC RTX Setting the components on the SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX RTX 1.
BOX PC (Page 46) ". Note Ensure that the names of the PC station match in HW Config and in the configuration in the Station Configuration Editor of the SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX RTX. 10.Click "OK". The Station Configuration Editor closes.
7.4 Configuring SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX RTX with external engineering 1. Open the PCS 7 project in SIMATIC Manager. 2. In the component view, select the SIMATIC PC station (SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX) which contains the CPU. 3. Select the menu command PLC > Download.
● You must compile and download the operator station. To do this, create an appropriate target folder for the operator station on the SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX station. Then specify the network path from the external engineering station to the operator station.
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7. Click "OK" to close the "Compile program/download to target system" dialog box. 8. In the tree view of the SIMATIC PC station of SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX, select the "OS..." object and select the check boxes in the "Compile" and "Download" columns.
Commissioning and configuration of SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX RTX 7.4 Configuring SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX RTX with external engineering 9. Click on the "OS ..." object and then on "Edit" in the "Settings for Compiling/Downloading" group. The "Settings: Compile OS" dialog box is opened.
This configuration has the following additional special features: ● The time of day on the AS and OS within the SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX station can be synchronized on the plant bus using a system clock such as SICLOCK TC 400.
PC stations. Note Perform the following steps on the engineering station and the SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX station. Procedure 1. Double-click on the PC station (workstation) in the tree view of the Windows Explorer.
How to expand your PCS 7 project to include a SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX station Introduction You can expand your configured PCS 7 project to include the SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX station. To do this, open the relevant project on the ES in the PCS 7 network.
Commissioning and configuration of SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX RTX 7.5 Configuring SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX RTX in the PCS 7 network 9. Enter a descriptive name. Recommendation: Select the name of the SIMATIC PC station under Start > Settings >...
● The PCS 7 project is displayed in the component view in SIMATIC Manager. Procedure 1. In the component view, select the SIMATIC PC station (SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX) which contains the CPU. 2. Double-click the "Configuration" object in the detail window.
The following describes how to select the access point to be used to configure the PC stations. Note Perform the following tasks on the engineering station and the SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX PC. Selecting an access point Perform the following steps on all PC stations: 1.
7. Click "OK" twice to apply the settings. The TCP/IP address is set. 7.5.7 How to configure NetPro for SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX in the PCS 7 network Introduction You assign the modules you are using to networks and create connections in NetPro on the engineering station.
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Access to OS from ES in the PCS 7 network You use the TCP/IP protocol to access the OS within the SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX station. This connection path is not configured in NetPro but it must be physically present.
How to configure the SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX RTX Requirement ● Perform configuration directly on the BOX PC. ● The following software is installed on the SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX RTX: – Operating system – PCS 7 – Software package WinAC RTX Setting the components on the SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX RTX 1.
Commissioning and configuration of SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX RTX 7.5 Configuring SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX RTX in the PCS 7 network 7. Click "Properties". The "WinLC properties" dialog box opens. – Select the entry "CP5611" in the "Available Adapters" list. Drag and drop the CP to the index IF1.
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Perform the following tasks first for the engineering station before configuring and downloading additional PC stations. 1. Open the PCS 7 project in SIMATIC Manager. 2. In the component view, select the SIMATIC PC station (SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX) which contains the CPU. 3. Select the menu command PLC > Download.
Commissioning and configuration of SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX RTX 7.5 Configuring SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX RTX in the PCS 7 network 7.5.10 How to open the operator panel of the CPU Introduction The CPU does not have any display or operator control elements. This is why an operator panel is displayed on the computer screen after the CPU starts.
"Configuration" object and select the check boxes in the "Compile" and "Download" columns. 5. In the tree view of the SIMATIC PC station of SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX, select the "Charts" object and select the check boxes in the "Compile" and "Download" columns.
Commissioning and configuration of SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX RTX 7.5 Configuring SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX RTX in the PCS 7 network 8. Click on the "OS ..." object and then on "Edit" in the "Settings for Compiling/Downloading" group. The "Settings: Compile OS" dialog box is opened.
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Commissioning and configuration of SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX RTX 7.5 Configuring SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX RTX in the PCS 7 network Additional information SIMATIC; Windows Automation Center RTX; WinAC RTX ● Manual BOX (V8.1) Function Manual, 03/2015, A5E32711362-AC...
Installation of SIMATIC PCS 7 AS mEC RTX Introduction Introduction You can find information on the configuration of SIMATIC PCS 7 AS mEC RTX in the sections below. The characteristics of the SIMATIC PCS 7 AS mEC RTX automation system correspond to the standard of SIMATIC PCS 7.
Installation of SIMATIC PCS 7 AS mEC RTX 8.2 Hardware and software components of SIMATIC PCS 7 AS mEC RTX Technical features of the employed SIMATIC PC You can find the technical features of the SIMATIC PC shipped with SIMATIC PCS 7 AS mEC ST PCS 7 catalog.
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Installation of SIMATIC PCS 7 AS mEC RTX 8.2 Hardware and software components of SIMATIC PCS 7 AS mEC RTX License keys in the scope of delivery of SIMATIC PCS 7 AS mEC RTX Note A SIMATIC PCS 7 license grants the right to use products. This permission is granted in the form of: ●...
Installation of SIMATIC PCS 7 AS mEC RTX 8.2 Hardware and software components of SIMATIC PCS 7 AS mEC RTX Additional information ST PCS 7 ● Catalog pcs7-readme.chm ● 8.2.3 Compatibility to SIMATIC PCS 7 Functional compatibility with SIMATIC PCS 7 The following functionalities are compatible with SIMATIC PCS 7: ●...
Installation of SIMATIC PCS 7 AS mEC RTX 8.3 Connection options for SIMATIC PCS 7 AS mEC RTX Connection options for SIMATIC PCS 7 AS mEC RTX 8.3.1 Network Connection to Industrial Ethernet Network connection to Industrial Ethernet SIMATIC PCS 7 AS mEC RTX (based on SIMATIC S7 mEC) is usually connected to the system bus.
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Installation of SIMATIC PCS 7 AS mEC RTX 8.3 Connection options for SIMATIC PCS 7 AS mEC RTX Note Multiple SIMATIC PCS 7 AS mEC RTX in the network Change the PC names and IP addresses according to the requirements of your PCS 7 plant. Note Language for user interface The user interface for Windows XP Embedded is in English.
Installation of SIMATIC PCS 7 AS mEC RTX 8.4 Operator Panel of the CPU 8.3.2 Connecting to PROFINET Introduction The internal interfaces of the SIMATIC PCS 7 AS mEC RTX are Ethernet interfaces. If you want to connect distributed I/Os at the SIMATIC PCS 7 AS mEC RTX by means of PROFINET, you can do so at the integrated PN/IO interface.
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Commissioning and configuring SIMATIC PCS 7 AS mEC RTX Overview of configuration tasks Overview The configuration of PCS 7 AS mEC RTX consists of the following steps. Step Where? What? Engineering station Expanding the PCS 7 project to include a SIMATIC PCS 7 AS RTX (Page 95) Engineering station Changing the network settings for a Remote Desktop connection...
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Commissioning and configuring SIMATIC PCS 7 AS mEC RTX 9.2 How to expand your PCS 7 project with a SIMATIC PCS 7 AS mEC RTX Alternatively, use the PCS 7 "New Project" wizard to create a new PCS 7 project. Note This configuration is performed on an engineering station.
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Commissioning and configuring SIMATIC PCS 7 AS mEC RTX 9.2 How to expand your PCS 7 project with a SIMATIC PCS 7 AS mEC RTX 8. If you want to connect an additional Ethernet subnet (for example, connection to the plant bus): –...
Commissioning and configuring SIMATIC PCS 7 AS mEC RTX 9.3 Overview of Commissioning Tasks Index/slot Name Type <Modules of the central I/O> <Modules of the central I/O> Remaining configuration Note The remaining configuration (NetPro, CFC, etc.) is exactly the same as the AS based on SIMATIC S7-400.
Commissioning and configuring SIMATIC PCS 7 AS mEC RTX 9.4 Options for commissioning a SIMATIC PCS 7 AS mEC RTX Step Where? What? Engineering station Adapting the network addresses (Page 104) Engineering station Repairing the network connection on the engineering station (Page 106) Engineering station or SIMAT‐...
Commissioning and configuring SIMATIC PCS 7 AS mEC RTX 9.5 How to change the network settings for a remote desktop connection on a PC Security information for Remote Desktop connections to the SIMATIC PCS 7 AS mEC RTX Note Ensure you always log on to SIMATIC PCS 7 AS mEC RTX with the same user name. If you log on to the SIMATIC PCS 7 AS mEC RTX remotely as another user, all processes started by the first user are automatically shut down.
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Commissioning and configuring SIMATIC PCS 7 AS mEC RTX 9.5 How to change the network settings for a remote desktop connection on a PC Procedure 1. Select the menu command Start > Settings > Network Settings. 2. In the "LAN or High-speed Internet" group, select the network connection through which you want to establish a connection to the SIMATIC PCS 7 AS mEC RTX 3.
Commissioning and configuring SIMATIC PCS 7 AS mEC RTX 9.6 How to set up a Remote Desktop connection to SIMATIC PCS 7 AS mEC RTX How to set up a Remote Desktop connection to SIMATIC PCS 7 AS mEC RTX Introduction You can operate and monitor SIMATIC PCS 7 AS mEC RTX locally or by means of a Remote Desktop connection.
Commissioning and configuring SIMATIC PCS 7 AS mEC RTX 9.7 How to change the computer name for SIMATIC PCS 7 AS mEC RTX Procedure 1. To open the Remote Desktop connection, select the menu command Start > Programs > Accessories > Communication > Remote Desktop Connection (2nd option: Start > Run; enter mstsc then click "OK").
Commissioning and configuring SIMATIC PCS 7 AS mEC RTX 9.8 How to set the network addresses of SIMATIC PCS 7 AS mEC RTX Requirement ● You can access the Windows interface of the SIMATIC PCS 7 AS mEC RTX. Options: –...
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Commissioning and configuring SIMATIC PCS 7 AS mEC RTX 9.8 How to set the network addresses of SIMATIC PCS 7 AS mEC RTX Requirement The Windows user interface of the SIMATIC PCS 7 AS mEC RTX can be accessed. Options: ●...
Commissioning and configuring SIMATIC PCS 7 AS mEC RTX 9.9 How to meet the requirements for reestablishing network connections Setting network addresses (IP addresses) for the plant bus 1. Select the menu command Start > Settings > Network Connections. The "Network Connections" dialog box opens. 2.
Commissioning and configuring SIMATIC PCS 7 AS mEC RTX 9.10 How to set the components on the SIMATIC PCS 7 AS mEC RTX If you establish a connection between two PC stations via TCP/IP, a connection table stores the information about this connection. This means that this connection can be quickly reestablished after a brief disruption.
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Commissioning and configuring SIMATIC PCS 7 AS mEC RTX 9.10 How to set the components on the SIMATIC PCS 7 AS mEC RTX ● The control panel of the WinLC RTX controller is open. ● In the dialog box of the "Set PC Station" configuration console, the PC station access point of SIMATIC PCS 7 AS mEC RTX is set to "S7ONLINE: = PC internal (local)".
● The components specific to the PC are factory-set on the BOX PC for SIMATIC PCS 7 AS mEC RTX (see section "How to configure the SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX RTX (Page 51)"). ● In the dialog box of the "Set PC Station" configuration console, the PC station access point of BOX PC is set to "S7ONLINE: = PC internal (local)".
Commissioning and configuring SIMATIC PCS 7 AS mEC RTX 9.12 How to Transfer the License Keys 4. If the dialog box warns you that the configuration data will be overwritten, make the decision as follows: – Click "OK" for initial commissioning. –...
Commissioning and configuring SIMATIC PCS 7 AS mEC RTX 9.13 How to Open the Operator Panel of the CPU Requirements ● License keys are available for SIMATIC PCS 7 AS mEC RTX . ● You can access the Windows interface of the SIMATIC PCS 7 AS mEC RTX. Options: –...
Commissioning and configuring SIMATIC PCS 7 AS mEC RTX 9.14 How to activate the automatic start of the AS Requirement The following software is installed on the SIMATIC PCS 7 AS mEC RTX: ● Operating system ● Software package WinAC RTX with controller ●...
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Commissioning and configuring SIMATIC PCS 7 AS mEC RTX 9.14 How to activate the automatic start of the AS The following settings are necessary for this: ● Register the software PLC (controller) for the automatic start during booting of the SIMATIC PCS 7 AS mEC RTX (PC startup).
Commissioning and configuring SIMATIC PCS 7 AS mEC RTX 9.15 How to compile and download the AS Procedure Note A user program running in the CPU is stopped with the following procedure. 1. If the CPU is in the RUN operating mode, select the menu command CPU > STOP. The user program running on the CPU is stopped.
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Commissioning and configuring SIMATIC PCS 7 AS mEC RTX 9.15 How to compile and download the AS ● The CPU is in STOP mode. ● The PLC > Download to Current Project > Selected Connections function has been executed in NetPro . Note During the first download operation, the CPU has to be in STOP mode.
Commissioning and configuring SIMATIC PCS 7 AS mEC RTX 9.16 How to use write protection (EWF) for the Compact Flash card (CF card) 9.16 How to use write protection (EWF) for the Compact Flash card (CF card) Write protection with Enhanced Write Filter (EWF) Enhanced Write Filter (EWF) is a component of the SIMATIC PCS 7 AS mEC RTX operating system.
Commissioning and configuring SIMATIC PCS 7 AS mEC RTX 9.17 Additional Information on Working with Remote Desktop Connections 9.17 Additional Information on Working with Remote Desktop Connections 9.17.1 How to Save the Connection Settings to a File Introduction To be able to open remote desktop connections without having to repeatedly enter all connection parameters, save the connection parameters in an RDP file (connection file for the Remote Desktop Protocol).
Commissioning and configuring SIMATIC PCS 7 AS mEC RTX 9.17 Additional Information on Working with Remote Desktop Connections 9.17.2 How to close a connection without stopping ongoing processes Introduction An application started on the SIMATIC PCS 7 AS mEC RTX is not ended when you close the Remote Desktop connection.
Commissioning and configuring SIMATIC PCS 7 AS mEC RTX 9.17 Additional Information on Working with Remote Desktop Connections 9.17.4 How to Perform a Restart via a Remote Desktop Connection Introduction You can trigger a reboot of a SIMATIC PCS 7 AS mEC RTX via a Remote Desktop connection. Requirements ●...
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Commissioning and configuring SIMATIC PCS 7 AS mEC RTX 9.17 Additional Information on Working with Remote Desktop Connections BOX (V8.1) Function Manual, 03/2015, A5E32711362-AC...
Differences between SIMATIC PCS 7 AS RTX and SIMATIC PCS 7 AS mEC RTX 10.1 Differences between SIMATIC PCS 7 AS RTX and SIMATIC PCS 7 AS mEC RTX Commissioning and configuration of the SIMATIC PCS 7 AS RTX (Basic SIMATIC Microbox PC) is performed in the same way as for SIMATIC AS mEC RTX (Basic SIMATIC S7-mEC).
Differences between SIMATIC PCS 7 AS RTX and SIMATIC PCS 7 AS mEC RTX 10.2 How to expand your PCS 7 project to include a SIMATIC PCS 7 AS RTX Insert SIMATIC PCS 7 AS RTX in a project You can find information on this in the section "How to expand your PCS 7 project to include a SIMATIC PCS 7 AS RTX (Page 122)".
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Differences between SIMATIC PCS 7 AS RTX and SIMATIC PCS 7 AS mEC RTX 10.2 How to expand your PCS 7 project to include a SIMATIC PCS 7 AS RTX Core statement 1. Select the project folder in the tree view. 2.
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Differences between SIMATIC PCS 7 AS RTX and SIMATIC PCS 7 AS mEC RTX 10.2 How to expand your PCS 7 project to include a SIMATIC PCS 7 AS RTX Index/slot Name Type IE_General IE_General Remaining configuration Note The remaining configuration (NetPro, CFC, etc.) does not differ in any way from the AS based on SIMATIC S7-400.
For information on restoring, please refer to the following documents supplied with the product: SIMATIC; SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX ● SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX: Product information SIMATIC; SIMATIC PCS 7 AS mEC ● SIMATIC PCS 7 AS mEC RTX: Product information SIMATIC;...
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Establishing the factory state BOX (V8.1) Function Manual, 03/2015, A5E32711362-AC...