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Using the OS for Operator Control and Monitorimg
SIMATIC PCS 7
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Date:
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SITRAIN Training for

Automation and Drives
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System Configurations
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WinCC Multi-Station Systems ..........................................................................................................
Configuration of Operator Control and Monitoring for SIMATIC PCS 7 ...............................................
OS systems with multiple servers .....................................................................................................
Central Engineering .........................................................................................................................
SIMATIC PCS 7 - Operator Station
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WinCC Editors (Standard) ................................................................................................................
Process Control Software .................................................................................................................
WinCC (PCS 7 - Basic Options) .......................................................................................................
OS Optional Packages .....................................................................................................................
WinCC Explorer: Overview ...............................................................................................................
Tag Management .............................................................................................................................
Editors
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Compile OS
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Result of the OS Compilation ...........................................................................................................
Faceplates
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User Interface ...................................................................................................................................
Deriving Block Icons .........................................................................................................................
Create Block Icons (Settings) ...........................................................................................................
OS Configuration Steps - Example Reactor A ...................................................................................
Set Up OS: Single Station/Multi-Station System Changeover .........................................................
Set Up OS: Setting Computer Properties ........................................................................................
Set Up OS: OS Project Editor - Layout ..........................................................................................
Set Up OS: OS Project Editor - Message Configuration ...............................................................
Set Up OS: OS Project Editor - Message Display ..........................................................................
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HMI/Operator Control and Monitoring
Set Up OS: OS Project Editor - Area

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Set Up OS: Set Up/Check AS-OS Connection
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Data Management with SIMATIC PCS 7 - Compile OS
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Exercise: Setting Up the OS (1 - Multi-Station System)
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Exercise: Setting up the OS (2 - OS Project Editor Basic Settings)
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Exercise: Setting up the OS (3 - Checking the AS-OS Connection)
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Exercise: Setting up the OS (4 - OS Compilation with Block Symbols)
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Exercise: Setting up the OS (5 - Connection Test/Runtime Test)
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SFC Visualization Option
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Exercise: Setting up the OS (6 - SFC Visualization/Runtime Test)
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Exercise: Setting up the OS (7 - Adapt Process Picture Size)
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Creating Pictures in Graphics Designer
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Configuring Objects (Example)
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Exercise: Graphics Designer (1 - Picture Size)
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Valve V2 (Example)
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Mixer (Example)
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Temperature Control (Example)
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Type Picture (Faceplate) with Process Tag
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Direct Connection (Example)
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Group Display (Function)
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Connecting the Group Display to a Process Tag (Example)
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Exercise: Graphics Designer (1 - Group Display)
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Exercise: Graphics Designer (2 - Process Picture Unit A Reactor A)
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Exercise: Graphics Designer (3 - REACTORS Area Picture)
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Reconnecting
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Exercise: Graphics Designer (5 - Runtime Test Process Pictures)
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Operating a Faceplate (PID Controller)
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Exercise: Setting up Users
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User Administration under SIMATIC Logon
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Online Trends
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Creating Online Trend Groups
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Message System
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Automatic Alarm Hiding
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OS Archive System
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CAS - Principle of Operation
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Configuration of OS Measured Value Archive
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Exercise: Set Up Online Trends and Archives
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Exercise: Archive Multiproject / Subproject / Library
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Notes
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AS/OS Monitoring using Lifebeat Monitoring
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Time-of-day synchronization (typical)
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Exercise: Time-of-Day Synchronization (1 / 2)
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Additional Exercise: Time-of-Day Synchronization (2 / 2)
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Exercise: Horn Configuration
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Exercise: Setting Up a Message Sequence Report
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Additional Exercise: Batch Report (1)
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Additional Exercise: Print Job
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Additional Exercise: Test
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Exercise: Creating a Customized Prototype Object (2)
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Maintenance Station (Asset Management)
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Additional Exercise: Setting up MS
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Result of Diagnostics Structure
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Diagnostics with the MS
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Navigation in the MS
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Module diagnostics
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Module Faceplate
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Maintenance Request
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Logging of the operations
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System Configurations
Corporate
management level
PC network
Firewall
CAS
Client
Server 1
... Server 12
...
Client (Web server)
Client
Server / R server
Multi-station
configurations
with server and client
Plant and production

control level
Client
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Process and production

control level
SIMATIC NET
Single station
configurations
with PC and OP
Automation
level
S5/S7
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Configurations
S5/S7 S505 S5
S7 S505 S5/S7
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This diagram illustrates the flexible configuration options of WinCC.

- Comprehensive visualization functions for multiple operators are compiled using
multi-station systems.
- Process interconnection is handled by an OS server.
- All other clients are connected to a server via a PC network.
- The client receives all data from the server.

- Higher-level computers from the plant control level can also access the
WinCC database at any time via the terminal bus.
- In a harsh industrial environment, the SIMATIC Industrial Ethernet process bus can
also be used as the terminal bus, however
this will decrease the performance of the
process interconnections to the ASs.
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WinCC Multi-Station Systems

OS client 1
OS client 2
OS client 32
Terminal bus (PC network LAN)
WinCC
WinCC OS
OS server
server
System bus
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WinCC Multi-station system

Multi-station systems are highly suitable for configuration tasks and
for process management via multiple operator stations. All required data such as
project pictures and process tags, measured value archives and message
archives, as well as tag assignments are implemented via a WinCC server and
made available for execution and processing on clients. Viewing via the Internet
or an intranet is possible with the Web Navigator.
System Installation
The following operating systems are supported:

Windows XP Professional Service Pack 2 with Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0
SP2
Windows Server 2003 (Standard Edition) Service Pack 1 with Microsoft
Internet Explorer 6.0 SP1
MS Explorer V7.0 has not been approved!
Licensing
In order to use the possible OS configurations, you require special license keys
which are delivered on diskette when you order the products. Which license key
is delivered with which packet is described in detail in "PCS 7 Process Control
System V7.0, PC Configuration and Authorization", Appendix B "Licensing of
software packages".
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Configuration of Operator Control and Monitoring for

SIMATIC PCS 7
Modern operator control and monitoring system family:
Low-end performance range based on a standard PC
Mid- and high-end performance range based on a multi-station configuration
Multi-station system
Single station system
Reference OS
Terminal
bus
OS server
SIMATIC NET:
Industrial Ethernet
System bus
SIMATIC NET:
Industrial Ethernet
AS
systems
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The computer communicates with the ASs and is therefore a WinCC server and
client at once, i.e. it is also used to operate the plant.
You can connect a maximum of four monitors (multi-VGA card option) to such a
system, operated by one single keyboard and mouse.
Referenced single station system

Can be referenced as a copy of an OS (saves configuration and synchronization
of the project following modifications).
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This system consists of at least one WinCC server that communicates with the
ASs via the system bus and with the terminal computers for operators who
retrieve data from the WinCC server (terminal bus).
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OS systems with multiple servers

WinCC OS clients 1..32
Terminal
bus
CAS
OS servers 1..11
and CAS, (12 without
CAS)
SIMATIC NET:
Industrial Ethernet
AS
systems
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OS with multiple servers

A distributed OS, with up to 12 servers/server pairs and up to 32 terminals for
each server/server pair.
Each server communicates with the ASs assigned to it
(different ASs for each server).
CAS
One server/pair of servers can also be used as a so-called CAS (central archive
server). This is connected to the other servers/server pairs (max. 11) only via the
terminal bus, and takes over their archives.
Client
A terminal (OS client) can simultaneously request data from max. 12 servers and
display these data on a screen, if applicable.
Reference client
Can be referenced as a copy of an OS client (saves configuration and

synchronization of the client projects following modifications)
Special client
An OS client itself can function as a Web server or Open PCS 7 station, and
arrange a controlled access from other clients (typically from other networks) to
the OS server data.
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Central Engineering
Engineering
Operator station
Terminal bus
Server
SIMATIC NET:
Industrial Ethernet
AS
Plant section 1
Plant section 2
Automation system
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ES
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The Engineering Station is used to configure the AS and OS.

The AS configuration is downloaded to the respective AS via the system bus and
commissioned.
The OS configuration is distributed via the terminal bus.
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SIMATIC PCS 7 - Operator Station =

WinCC + Options
Process visualization
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Programming
interface
Alarm Logging
(message system)
Standard
Tag logging
(archiving)
interfaces
Reports
ReportSystem
(reporting)
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Process
communication
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Operator station (OS) In PCS 7 you distinguish between two types of operator stations:
OS server and
OS client
OS server
An OS server centrally contains the Data Manager of the operator control and
monitoring system with which it handles the PLC communication links required in
the system and the associated tag management.
It also contains the alarm logging and measured value archives. Usually there is
no operator control and monitoring functionality available on an OS server to
ensure that capacity is channeled into the main tasks.
OS client
The purpose of the OS client is to enable operator control and monitoring of the
processes. The data manager of the OS server provides the tag states of the
individual process tags that are linked to the selected process picture.
An OS either consists of one computer (single station system) or a computer
network (multi-station system) that has both read and write access to the data in
the automation systems.
To attain operator control and monitoring functionality, the "WinCC" SCADA
software package with process control options is used. This package can be
supplemented by options according to the task.
Special case
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An OS client itself can be used as a server for other clients (Web OS or Open
PCS 7). In this case it is not operated by a plant operator. It is only a
"switchboard" between specific OS servers and the other PCs.
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WinCC Editors (Standard)

Graphics Designer
- A vector-oriented graphics program for creating process pictures
Alarm Logging
- Records and archives events
Tag Logging
- Used to transfer data from running processes and prepare them for display in
trends and tables as well as to archive them.
Report Designer
- Integrated reporting system with user-defined layouts for time-controlled or event-driven
documentation of messages, operations, and archive contents
Global Script
General term for functions and actions that, depending on the type, can be used project-wide
or even across several projects. As an alternative you can use the editors for C script or VB script.
Text Library
- This is where the foreign language output texts are defined for the configured message texts. The foreign
language texts are then output in the selected runtime language.
User Administrator
- Used during active runtime to assign and check users' access permissions to the
individual editors in the configuration system and runtime system.
Cross-Reference
- Used to locate and display all points of use of objects such as tags, pictures and functions.
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Process Control Software

OS Project Editor
Layout (monitor configuration, PCS 7 screen layout)
Message configuration (PCS 7 message system, setting for message lists and
group displays)
Areas (definition of the visible areas with preview)
Runtime window (setting for max. number of windows to be opened)
Basic data (selection of pictures, faceplates and scripts for replacement)
General (OS Project Editor settings for "Download changes and report settings)
Picture Tree Manager (plant hierarchy with authorization)

Lifebeat Monitoring (monitoring of AS/OS for failure)
Time-of-day synchronization (without hardware)
(same clock time for all AS/OS)
Audio alarm
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OS Project Editor
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This editor is for configuring and initializing the screen and picture setting for the
current WinCC project. It sets up the message system, defines the dimensions for
the area overview picture and establishes the basic data for the OS project, e.g.
default screen layout.
Picture Tree Manager This manager is used to manage a hierarchy of process cells, units and pictures
of the Graphics Designer. The Picture Tree Manager also provides the following
functions:
Creating and changing a project hierarchy
Support during definition of process cells and units.
Support when assigning pictures to these process cells and establishment of
order among the
pictures created in the Graphics Designer.
You can navigate in the hierarchy tree to select the
required pictures during runtime.
The Picture Tree Manager influences the user administrator, the group display
and the text library.
Lifebeat Monitor
A lifebeat monitor computer performs sign-of-life monitoring centrally. The lifebeat

monitor monitors all the server computers, client computers, multi-client
computers, and, above all, the automation systems that can be reached over PC
networks and industrial networks and that are assigned to the lifebeat monitor
(lifebeat objects).
Time Synchronization
Allows the same time of day to be set for all stations from a central location. This
requires the presence of a time master.
Audio alarm
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You use the "Horn" editor to configure which signals are to be triggered when
specific messages occur.
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WinCC (PCS 7 - Basic Options)

SFC Visualization
- The SFC visualization provides the operator with the option of monitoring and controlling the SFC chart in
SFC-compatible view mode on the OS, e.g. Start, Hold and Stop the sequencer.
Client Server
- The client server functionality in WinCC provides the capability to operate multiple coordinated operator
control and monitoring stations in one common group with networked automation systems.
Redundancy
- Redundancy provides the capability to operate two interconnected server PCs in parallel, so the PCs can
monitor each other. Both OS servers will operate in parallel and have their own process connections to the
ASs. To avoid an "unbalance" in the client supply, clients can be distributed among both servers.
If one of the two server computers fails, the second server assumes control of the entire system including
the supply of all connected clients. After the failed server is restored, the contents of all the message value
archives and process value archives are copied to the other (now operative) server.
User Archives
- User archives are a database system that users can configure themselves. This allows you to
continuously save data from technical processes to a server PC and display the data online
in runtime. In addition, it is possible to store recipes and setpoint specifications for the connected
controllers in the user archives and to transfer this data to the controllers if required.
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The PCS 7 basic options represent WinCC options that also are available for the
PCS 7 Engineering Toolset options.
The software components are contained on the PCS 7 Engineering Toolset CDs.
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OS Optional Packages
Storage Plus
Signal module
Multi-VGA graphics card
Chip card reader
Time synchronization
hardware/software
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OS Options
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OS optional packages increase the functionality of the operator stations as

needed.
Storage Plus
AddOn. Using Storage Plus you can access data that were swapped out from the
archive backup. Storage Plus is installed on an external PC. From there, you can
manage and visualize the data that were swapped out. Storage Plus can also be
used to manage reports in file format and batch data.
Version 5 project data that were swapped out can be converted and then
processed further and visualized with Storage Plus.
CAS
Central archive server. A CAS is particularly useful if larger data amounts are to
be archived. The data of the CAS can be displayed using the OS terminals.
SFC visualization
You can use this option to graphically display the sequence configured with SFC
on the ES in the same form on the OS. From an overview picture, for example,
you can open the step and transition displays and the step comments or display
the current dynamically-supplied step enabling conditions and their status
information.
Signal module
This module adds hardware (including drivers) to the PCS 7 message system for
acoustic signaling and acknowledging of events. Is configured using the audio
alarm editor.
Multi-VGA
If you require several operator communication channels on one operator
terminal, you can set up a maximum of four process monitors on one operator
terminal.
Chip card reader
This reader enables access control for operator stations. You can also set up
different authorization levels, which the chip card can check. You can also
configure an additional password ("electronic signature") for enhanced access
protection in particularly sensitive systems.
Time-of-day synchronization Additional packages are available that can be used as the time master in
the system. These packages include the SICLOCK TM real-time transmitter in
GPS or DCF 77 versions.
Web Navigator
Operator control and monitoring via the Internet.
Open PCS 7
OPC and OLE/DB server for access of other PCs (clients) to PCS 7.
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WinCC Explorer: Overview
Project
Computer
Tag management
(process connections and
individual tags)
Structure types
(combined
tags)
Editors
Summary of process objects
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Project
OS (project) name as defined in the SIMATIC Manager.

In "Properties" you can select from a single station project, a multi-station project
or a client project; you can display a list and change some aspects of the update
cycles.
Computers
Here you enter all the computers (OS) belonging to the project (clients and
servers).
Use "Properties" to enter the settings for the type you selected.
General
This is where you select the function of the computer (such as server/client).
Restart
For SIMATIC PCS 7, all of the components are generally selected for restart. If
needed, you can add additional applications.
Parameters
Some keyboard shortcuts can be disabled (e.g. Alt+TAB) to protect the WinCC
runtime system.
Do not disable any key combination until after commissioning!
Time-of-day settings are provided.
Graphics Runtime
In PCS 7 these settings are entered from the "OS Project Editor".
Runtime
Settings with respect to VBS, image cache and mouse pointer.
Tag Management
All of the tags for the computer are defined/stored here.
Structure Types
Summary of the tags in the form of a structure (e.g. CTRL_PID).
Editors
Configuration tools for the various operating and monitoring configuration tasks
for the selected project.
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Tag Management
Channel DLL
(communication driver for S7)
Channel unit
(physical path)
Logical connection
(to the AS)
Structure types
Process tags
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Tag Management
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This is where all variables (tags) for the computer are defined/stored.
A distinction is made between internal (local) tags and process tags.
The connection to the S7 ASs is made via the S7 drivers.
The channel DLL and the relevant channel unit are selected during the "Compile
OS" operation according to the hardware for this connection.
Internal Tags
For SIMATIC PCS 7, the internal tags are generated to some extent by the OS
Project Editor and to some extent during OS compilation.
Process Tags
Process tags refer to the various AS systems. They are usually generated by the
"Compile OS" operation. You can add customized tags, as needed.
Note
If a tag is to be linked to an object in the Graphics Designer, the tag can be

selected in a dialog window from the ES or WinCC view. The ES view shows all
parameters (tags) of the ASs, which may not yet exist as WinCC tags. They
become WinCC tags during the Compile OS operation; and also in part when tags
of the ES view are inserted this takes place virtually concealed in the
background). After compilation (in the background) these tags become visible in
the WinCC view.
For PCS 7, the ES view is used preferentially (direct access to names of the
blocks/tags configured in the ES with plant hierarchy).
All of the tags are listed by default. You can apply filters with an asterisk (*) to
expand the selections.
Example: The PLANT1*TIC* filter causes all names that begin with "PLANT1"
and contain the text string "TIC" to be listed.
Structure Types
This is where, for example, operator-controllable block types are shown (after the
Compile OS operation).
Below the individual structure types (e.g., CTRL_PID), the specific instance
names of the relevant type are managed = process tag names.
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Editors
Objects for the

selected editor
(such as pictures created
with Graphics Designer)
Editors/Options
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Standard Editors:
Editors included in the standard WinCC package
Graphics Designer
For creating process pictures, including dynamization with process tags.
Alarm Logging
Alarm system for messages with/without acknowledgement.
Tag Logging
Functions for taking data from active processes and preparing the data for
displaying and archiving.
Report Designer
Functions for creating and outputting reports (printer outputs).
Global Script
User-defined C functions or VBS functions and actions.
Text Library
Language-dependent texts for alarm logging.
User Administration
Administration of users in user groups and assignment of individual rights.
Options:Typically used for SIMATIC PCS7

Picture Tree Manager Picture hierarchy with processing of group displays.
Lifebeat Monitoring
Monitoring the "existence" of all systems in the network during process control.
OS Project Editor
Creating basic data (such as screen division, key sets, message system, etc.)
with Wizards.
Time-of-day synchronization of systems in the network (GPS, DCF77 and OS

clock)
Redundancy
Configuration of redundant OS servers.
User Administration
Extended by the addition of area-dependent assignment of rights.
SFC Visualization
Operator control and monitoring of SFC sequential control systems via OS.
Additional Options
User archives (for user-specific data management).

Faceplate Designer (faceplate creation)
Web Navigator (provision of picture data via the Internet)
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Compile OS
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Compile OS
This operation must be used to transfer the data that currently exist only in the AS
project in a suitable format to the OS database. This requires that the AS charts
themselves have been compiled beforehand, the plant folders have also been
assigned, and a picture has been inserted in the PH level defined as the OS area.
Dialog 1
Here you can check or change the OS area assignment if necessary.
Dialog 2
Here you confirm or select the S7 connection (which you have created in NetPro)
that is to be used for the OS to exchange data with the AS.
Dialog 3
Here you can define the scope of the data to be taken into consideration. For the
first compilation, only a full compilation is offered; afterwards, you can choose to
compile the changes only. A memory reset only applies to data that were
generated by a previous compilation.
Dialog 4
This message box is only displayed if you have made changes to the associated
AS but have not yet compiled the changes.
Note
Block icons are always considered/generated if their generation has been

enabled in the CFC or in the process object view.
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Result of the OS Compilation
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Result of the OS Compilation

The OS compilation primarily affects the following WinCC components:
Driver
The driver, the so-called channel DLL (S7 PROTOCOL SUITE) is inserted,
containing a UNIT (Industrial Ethernet) in which the logical connection (1) is
created to the AS (S7-AS01). All OS-relevant tags are created under this
connection; they can be updated over the system bus if necessary.
Internal variables
These internal tags (2) are created for internal purposes, and do not have a
connection to the AS.
Structure Tags
The structured data (3) types from the AS are listed here. For example, under the
"CTRL_PID" type, all of the closed-loop instances are listed that are marked as
HMI-capable (default setting).
Alarm Logging
The alarms (4) from message-capable blocks are entered here.
Text Library
Language-dependent texts for Alarm Logging (5) are entered here; they can be
seen in the messages and some are also displayed in the operator interface (for
online language changeover).
Picture Hierarchy
The picture hierarchy derived from the "Plant View" is automatically configured
through the Picture Tree Manager (6) (if this option is set). The picture hierarchy
assists navigation during runtime via
a) Overview area and
b) Picture navigation keys (arrow keys) in the standard function key area of the
OS.
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Faceplates
Faceplate
Faceplate displays:
displays:
Typicals
Icon
Icon picturefor
picturefor display
display in
in process
process pictures:
pictures:
batch
batch blocks,
blocks, operator
operator control
control blocks,
blocks, technological
technological blocks
blocks
Control
Control field
field for
for detailed
detailed view
view in
in process
process and
and group
group pictures
pictures with
with
multiple
bodies:
standard,
maintenance,
parameters,
multiple bodies: standard, maintenance, parameters, limits,
limits, batch,
batch,
etc.
etc.
Loop
Loop display
display for
for detailed
detailed
view
view in
in process
process and
and group
group pictures
pictures
Activate
loop display
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Faceplates
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Starting in PCS 7 Version 5, when a new OS project is created a file with typicals
is created and stored in the \GRACS directory: @@PCS7TYPICALS.PDL.
The configuring engineer can assign an attribute to his or her pictures in the plant
hierarchy, so that the block icons belonging to the standard code blocks are
automatically inserted in the pictures during OS compilation and are also
automatically connected to the correct process tag. In PCS 7 Version 7 and
higher, these attributes are automatically set, but can also be deactivated.
Double-clicking on a block icon during runtime results in the display of the
faceplate in the standard view. Clicking the button with the black down arrow
allows you to switch between views for maintenance, messages, parameters,
limits, trends or batch, depending on the respective block icon.
If you click the button for the loop display instead, the entire loop display opens
with all its views.
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User Interface
Overview area
Work area
(process image area)
Key set
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Overview Area
Depending on the graphics resolution selected, up to 36/48/64 plant areas are

displayed here, corresponding to the plant view of the project. The group displays
show whether there is a fault in the associated area. If you use the arrow icon
next to the area name, you can overlay the part of the Picture Tree for this area
and directly select the subarea. The overview area is always visible during
runtime.
Working Area
Picture window showing process pictures with static and dynamic elements in
compact overview or detail view.
The operator selects the picture in the overview area.
Process pictures are used for operator control and monitoring of process states Entering setpoints, setting parameters, acknowledging messages,
controlling SFC sequencers Monitoring fill levels, temperatures, output states and messages
With some objects it is possible to make operator input contingent on operator
rights, e.g. controller parameters of the PID controller via the PID faceplate.
Key set
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The pre-defined key set in PCS 7 allows you to select typical process information
(such as alarm logging, process tag information) or system operator inputs (such
as logging on or deactivating the OS).
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Preparing the OS for Compilation
How to proceed:
SIMATIC Manager PH:
- Remove any pictures you do not need
- Picture properties: Deactivate derivation of
block icons (if not required)
- Adapt picture names
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Date:
12.12.2006

Preparatory exercise
Preparation of PH
Block icons
Prepare the project in order to create the picture hierarchy during compilation of
the OS and to generate the icons for operable blocks in this picture hierarchy. To
do this, carry out the actions described below.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------In the plant hierarchy PH, the picture names, e.g. Picture(7), are adapted to more
meaningful names.
In order to automatically insert block icons into the process pictures during
compilation, a properties setting is required for all process pictures in which the
icons are desired.
If the pictures are inserted in the PH, the property is already activated and must
therefore be deactivated if not required (with V7.0 and higher).
Right-click and select
Properties
Block icons tab
and select/clear the check box to activate/deactivate automatic insertion. The
block icons are obtained from the @@PCS7Typicals.PDL picture. It is
recommendable to create one or more copies, and to carry out changes or
extensions there as required.
If these copies are created with the names
@PCS7TypicalsXYZ.PDL (XYZ can be any value: 1, 2, abc, version1, etc.)
the symbols displayed there for the standard blocks are incorporated in pictures.
If you double-click in runtime, the desired process values and statuses are
displayed in the form of so-called faceplates. After insertion, these icons are
automatically linked to the associated process tags during OS compilation.
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Deriving Block Icons
Right-click
Split windows
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Note 1
Date:
12.12.2006
The PCS 7 faceplates are now inserted as a change function with "Compile OS"
or "Create/update block icons".
-
If a change is made in the CFC, the associated picture is updated.
- If one of the template pictures "@@PCS7Typicals.PDL",

@PCS7Typicals.PDL or @PCS7TypicalsXYZ.PDL is changed, all plant pictures
are updated.
When the icons are generated in the pictures (manually or through compilation),
the "@@PCS7Typicals.csv" file is also created in the main directory of the OS
project. It is noted internally whether changes are relevant for creating/updating
the block icons and, if so, which ones.
If this option (block icons) is to be set multiple times, the "Process object view" can be
called for this purpose (see slide).
First select the project or hierarchy in the left window, then select the General tab in the
right window. In the "Filter by column" box, select Type and in the Display box, select
"picture".
All pictures of the described hierarchy branch are listed in a table. In the "Block icon"
column, you can now make multiple selections, then
right-click and select Set or Reset
to apply the desired setting to all the selected pictures at once.
Note 2
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You can also split the right window. To do so, first look for the small, rectangular button in
the bottom left-hand corner of the scrollbar and drag it with the mouse. Now each window
pane has its own horizontal scrollbar. When you move the vertical scrollbar, both windows
are moved in synchronism.
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Create Block Icons (Settings)
V3
TICA1
etc.
V3, TICA1 etc.
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Settings
Date:
12.12.2006
First select the OS project (in the PH or process object view).

Plant Hierarchy
Create/update block icons
to display the above dialog box.

This displays the hierarchy levels containing pictures with the "Derive faceplates
from PH" option selected.
If "Lower hierarchy levels included" =1, the following is specified in the above
example:
For picture "UnitAi" in PRO_OS, path "\\Reactorsi\UnitAi":
- The CFC and SFC charts in all AS projects (PRO_AS) in path
"\\Reactorsi\UnitAi" are identified.
- The charts that are located one level lower are also identified (e.g., "Drain",
"HeatCont", etc.).
- A search is also made in the identified charts for blocks that can be
monitored by the OS. If some exist, the search will first try to find the template
picture of the OS with the name "@PCS7Typicals.PDL" as well as
"@PCS7TypicalsXYZ.PDL", and if not (yet) available, the original picture
"@@PCS7Typicals.PDL" is taken instead.
A suitable block icon is copied from this picture and inserted in the "UnitA" picture.
The icon is pre-wired, and only needs to be correctly positioned manually in the
Graphics Designer.
If "Object nameTAG" = "Block" you specify that only the block name is to be
displayed in the picture as an icon heading. The TAG to be displayed may be too
long for the other versions.
Remark
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Click Apply then Cancel to exit the settings dialog. Typically, the block icons are
actually created when the OS is compiled.
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OS Configuration Steps - Example Reactor A

I. Set up the OS
Setting up the OS, single station system

OS Project Editor, OS basic settings
Set up/check AS OS connection
Compile OS
Connection test, runtime test
SFC visualization, group display hierarchy
II. Process
images
III. Alarm and

Tag Logging
Lifebeat, User
Administration
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Set up OS
Graphics Designer, Adapt image size

Modify process pictures
Create dynamic pictures
Operating faceplate
Tag Logging, Set up process value archives,
Adapting trend pictures
Online trends
Lifebeat monitoring: AS monitoring
Set up users and user groups
Alarm Logging (control restart)
Date:
12.12.2006

The OS configuration consists of the following three steps.

In the first step, the OS is opened for the first time and changed to a single station
system or multi-station system.
The OS Project Editor enables the configuration engineer to define the basic
setting with picture structure and message system. Following setup/checking of
the AS-OS connection, the OS is compiled, and the block icons matching the
utilized blocks are automatically inserted.
Process screens
The geometry of the process pictures is adapted to the selected resolution in the
next block, and the actual process representations are configured as static and
dynamic picture components.
The Picture Tree Manager is always called during OS compilation, and the AS's
PH is incorporated in the overview area of the OS pictures. If additional icons are
to be inserted or deleted manually, it may be necessary to manually call the
Picture Tree Manager, make the necessary adjustments, and then compile.
Alarm/Tag Logging
In Tag Logging, measured value archives are set up so that in addition to online
variables, a history of the measured values (within certain time boundaries) is
displayed in the trend pictures of the faceplates. If runtime is activated, the
operator can set up and compile online trends.
Lifebeat monitoring
This function monitors all automation systems and operator stations in the
process control system for functional competence. You set up and activate
lifebeat monitoring in the "Lifebeat Monitoring" editor.
User Administration
User administration is set up to administer and handle different users and their
corresponding rights. When this editor is first launched, some rights are set by
default and are known for the PCS 7 standard faceplates.
You then transfer these rights to individual users when they are set up and
organized in user groups.
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Set Up OS: Single Station/Multi-Station System Changeover

1.
2.
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Date:
12.12.2006

A multi-station system is an OS server project with clients (terminals for operators

or other servers that obtain data from the first server) assigned to it.
The single station system can be used both as an ES and OS. Because an
integrated configured operator station is created as a multi-station system, it is
necessary to change the OS project to "Single station system".
If you right-click the project header in the left navigation window, the project
properties dialog box can be called using the displayed context menu (see 1.) The
current project type is displayed in the "General" tab. It can be changed here to
"Single station system".
PC Properties
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Right-click "Computer" in the navigation window to display the properties of the

configured computer.
With V6 and higher, the OS projects are distributed such that one or more
SIMATIC PCs with multi-station projects are set up for the server OSs in
SIMATIC Manager and additional further SIMATIC PCs with client projects are
inserted.
Check the runtime components in the "Startup" tab, and activate or deactivate
them as required. These changes only become effective the next time runtime is
started. In PCS 7, these settings are normally made automatically by the project
editor and other process control options.
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Set Up OS: Setting Computer Properties
SIMATIC PCS 7
Key combinations
disable
Date:
12.12.2006

These settings are intended for the post-commissioning phase in order to

the OS computer from unauthorized access. Any selected key combinations
remain disabled in runtime.
Runtime language
This is the language used (when multiple languages are configured) for the
runtime displays.
Default runtime language
If not all texts are available in the first language, the default language is used for
the missing texts.
Time-of-Day Setting There are two possible settings for the time type method used in the automation
systems:
The PLC is set to coordinated universal time (UTC) (preferred
setting) (corresponds to GMT )
PLC is set to the local winter time all year (WinCC V5
compatibility mode)
Here WinCC is informed which time base the PLC is operating with and how the
time stamp is to be interpreted, e.g. in message frames. Settings must be
coordinated with the hardware configuration of the AS (CPU and Ethernet CP).
Time base
The time base for the time-of-day display in runtime can be set to one of the
following three options:
Local time zone (local time of the computer)
Time zone of the server (migrated project) and
Coordinated universal time (UTC) - corresponds to GMT - for display in WinCC
Alarm Control and in WinCC Trend /Table Control.
The date and time displayed in the top right corner of the screen is always the
local time of the computer.
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Set Up OS:
SIMATIC PCS 7
OS Project Editor - Layout
Date:
12.12.2006

OS Project Editor
The basic system settings for the display and message system are set with the
OS project editor. The resolution and the number and arrangement of planned
monitor(s) of the OS are also set in this editor
(Notice: When using several monitors, you need to use a multi-VGA card).
The editor also provides settings for area selection, basic data for the system
(template pictures) as well as message configuration.
Layout
Upon activation of the "Layout" tab, a dialog box opens where you can set the
desired screen resolution as well as the number and configuration of the
monitors. You can set up to four monitors.
If several monitors are used, they must all have the same resolution.
Area size
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Click the "Detail" button to open a dialog box where you can define the number of
area rows and columns corresponding to the selected resolution. You can check
the settings first in the preview.
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Set Up OS:
SIMATIC PCS 7
OS Project Editor - Message Configuration
Date:
12.12.2006

Message configuration Upon selection of the "Message Configuration" tab, the configuring engineer can
see the settings for the message system that are to be made from the project
editor. These settings include creating/adapting message blocks, creating shortterm and long-term message archives as well as generating system messages.
The configuring engineer can disable any unwanted system messages by
clearing the check box in front of the message number on this tab.
Note
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After the first Compile OS operation, the setting "Configurations that support
online DeltaLoading only" is automatically selected in the General tab. This
disables (grays out) the message configuration so that no unwanted changes can
be made. If you would like to change this setting, click the General tab, and select
the option "Complete configuration" and then return to the Message Configuration
tab. The fields can now be edited again.
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Set Up OS:
OS Project Editor - Message Display
WARNING
BOX!
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Date:
12.12.2006
Message display

The default settings are based on the message design for versions up to PCS 7
V6.0, with the corresponding message windows.
Group display hierarchy (as of V6.1)

The setting for the group display hierarchy has important implications. The
graphic message system is automatically configured when you select this option.
However, in doing so, manually configured group displays may be deleted.
Therefore, you have to acknowledge a warning box before the option becomes
enabled.
This is recommended for new projects.
Smart alarm hiding (V7.0 and higher)
Here you can offer an additional button for operators in the message window that
the operator can use to suppress messages on the display. The messages
defined by the operator are not blocked at the source (AS) but are still sent to the
OS. They are entered there directly into the history without being displayed. The
suppression operation can be time-limited so that messages are displayed again
once the specified amount of time has expired.
Operator messages
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The block comment can be recorded here (optional) if operation is from the OS.
This results in better readability of the history of the operations that have been
carried out.
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Set Up OS:
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OS Project Editor - Area
Date:
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Area Assignment
In this dialog, you can set the areas to be displayed in the overview area of the
OS picture. The area names from the plant hierarchy are used here.
The area names that are listed in alphabetical order in the PH can be arranged in
any order here. If you don't want specific area names to be visible for area
selection, select the area name and click the right arrow button to remove the
area.
You can also create a wildcard for later upgrading by taking the so-called "Empty
button" and positioning it at the required location using the Up and Down buttons.
Note
The area settings and sequence in the OS project editor compete with those in
the plant hierarchy. If settings are made in the OS project editor, they always
take priority over the plant hierarchy settings!
Additional tabs
Select the tab (and the option to be set, if necessary) and press the F1 online help
key. Here you will find information about additional setting options.
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Set Up OS: Set Up/Check AS-OS Connection
SIMATIC PCS 7
AS-OS Connection
Date:
12.12.2006
1.
NetPro
View
CrossCrossProject Network View
2.
Select S7 CPU, and check

connection
3.
Select WinCC application

and check
4.
Download to target systems

if necessary

You must first configure a connection between the OS and each AS in NetPro
before compiling the OS.
If this connection is missing, the OS cannot be compiled.
In order to configure an AS-OS connection, see Chapter "System
configuration" under NetPro "Configure connections". NetPro must be opened
there for the respective project, and the connection configured (and downloaded).
Checking
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The "Cross-project network view" can also be selected in NetPro for checking and
possibly downloading (see slide). Here you can view (but not change) the
connection data for each station by clicking the CPU or application and, if
necessary, download to the target system.
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Data Management with SIMATIC PCS 7 - Compile OS

Offline (ES view)
CFC
WinCC
SFC
Wizards
Faceplates
SCL
Compile
OS
SIMATIC Manager
Project database
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ES
WinCC tag (view)
Connections
Tags
Messages
Picture hierarchy
SFC visualization
Pictures
Date:
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Offline
and
Online
OS database

OS-relevant data are stored partially in the (sub)project and partially in the OS
database. During configuration on the ES, the process information (tags) required
in the OS can be scanned directly from the project database. The PH assists you
by giving you a structural overview.
If the connection exists but the OS has not yet been compiled, the associated
process tag (block parameter) can be linked from the ES view, and the "Delta
compilation for the tags of the block is performed in the background.
Compile OS
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Because the OSs are not ordinarily used in the system as an ES as well, they
require their own database at runtime. Therefore, the OS must be compiled
before the OS is activated.
This expands the OS database to include the process connections to the ASs, the
picture hierarchy (derived from the plant view), the messages from messagecapable blocks and tags that are retrieved only from the OS database during
runtime.
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OS Simulation
ES
Simulating
the OS
SIMATIC PCS 7
Date:
12.12.2006

If the ES and OS are installed on different PCs, the OS can also be simulated
locally on the ES in order to make a preliminary check of the OS's operability and
outward appearance. The OS configuration is then copied to a temporary
directory on the ES and runtime activated there.
If the communication data are exactly the same (the connection name from the
ES to the AS is identical to the connection name from the OS to the same AS), it
is also possible to establish connection to the AS. Otherwise, fields that are
directly linked to variables are "grayed out" to show that there is no process
connection.
The call is started on the ES in the SIMATIC Manager. Select the OS object to be
tested,
right-click and select Start OS Simulation
to display the same picture as on the future OS.
If the test was successful, this OS project can be compiled and uploaded to the
physical OS. Provided you have not made any illegal changes, you can load the
modified and tested project onto the OS during runtime without interrupting the
monitoring.
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Exercise: Setting Up the OS (1 - Multi-Station System)

Terminal
bus
System bus
SIMATIC NET:
Industrial Ethernet
SIMATIC NET:
Industrial Ethernet
AS
systems
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Date:
12.12.2006
Setting up the OS
The OS is to be set up as a single station system, with a standard layout and
automatic group display hierarchy generation. The OS areas are derived from the
plant hierarchy. Block icons are to be inserted into the process pictures, the
picture size adapted to the resolution and the OS compiled.
The compiled OS project is to be subjected to a runtime test.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Exercise 1
OS projects integrated in S7 projects are automatically created as multi-station

systems. Change the setting.
Steps
1. Open the OS
2. Change OS project properties to single station system
3. Close OS project
4. Open OS project again
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------Action
Select the OS in the SIMATIC Manager (SM). Then

right-click and select Open object
The OS project is displayed in the WinCC Explorer. Select the project header,
e.g. OS01 in the left navigation window
right-click and select: Properties
"Single station system" type
to change the project type.
The "Delete startup list?" prompt appears. Respond with NO.
Remember the effects of the change. This change becomes effective with the the
reorganization that takes place upon exiting.
Then open the OS project again.
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Exercise: Setting up the OS (2 - OS Project Editor Basic Settings)
Desired
resolution
Monitor
configuration
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Exercise 2
Steps
Action
Note
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Date:
12.12.2006

Use the OS Project Editor to set the resolution and the monitor configuration, set
the message configuration, define areas for the picture tree, specify the number
of runtime windows and set the basic data.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------1. Open the OS Project Editor in the WinCC Explorer
2. Layout tab: Set resolution to standard 1280 * 1024, leave the monitor
configuration set to 1 monitor.
3. Message Configuration tab: Check the settings.
4. In the Message display tab, select the "Generate group displays..." option, and
select the button for suppressing messages in Smart Alarm Hiding.
5. Area tab: Select visible areas
Visible: 'Reactors', 'Tank' and 'Test'
(if already present)
6. Runtime window tab: Define the maximum number of process windows
- leave default setting
7. Leave Basic Data tab and General tab set to the default settings. Click OK to
confirm and apply your settings.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------In the opened OS project in the WinCC Explorer, open the
"OS Project Editor".
In the Layout tab set the resolution for your OS project to
1280 * 1024. The monitor resolution of your ES
must also be set to 1280 * 1024 (check!).
Leave the monitor configuration set to one monitor.
In the other tabs set the options specified in the exercise.
If you need a higher resolution than is actually set (or can be set) on the ES/OS,
then you will see a picture in activated runtime, but you will not see the complete
picture!
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Exercise: Setting up the OS (3 - Checking the AS-OS Connection)
Dou
bleclick
Righ
tclick
SIMATIC PCS 7
Date:
12.12.2006
Exercise 3

Before the OS can be compiled,and the process connections and the tags
created, the connections between the OS and the individual ASs must be
checked.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Steps
1. In the SIMATIC Manager, open "NetPro" and go to "Cross-Project Network

View".
2. Check connections, each AS must have its own connection to the OS
3. If okay, exit NetPro; otherwise, create missing connection(s), in that case exit
the previous view again. .
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Action
Select one of the existing subnets in the SIMATIC Manager. Select subnet
double-click: NetPro is then opened with all subnets and connections.
Activate the menu command:
View
Cross-Project Network View
to display the view suitable for checking (it displays all participating stations from
all projects in the multiproject).
In the PC station icon, select the WinCC application component and check the
connection to your OS in the table that opens below.
If the connection exists but is not yet downloaded, you can also carry out the
download from this view for all stations.
If the connection does not exist, continue in
Section "System configuration" under "Creating and Downloading
Connections"
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Exercise: Setting up the OS (4 - OS Compilation with Block

Symbols)
Right-click
1
2a
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Exercise 5
Date:
12.12.2006

Now compile the OS. All required process connections will be created
automatically, the process tags created and the message system set up. The
block symbols will also be inserted in the highlighted pictures.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Steps
1. In the SIMATIC Manager start "Compile OS"

2. Check S7 connections to the OS and adapt if necessary -> Named connections
3. Define OS compilation data and scope
4. Complete compilation
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Procedure
In the SIMATIC Manager select the OS in the component view, then

right-click and select Compile
to start the Compile OS wizard. Assign the OS areas to the previously selected
OS. Only the data from the assigned areas are compiled!
Select each connection to the OS individually and click the Connection' button to
check whether an S7 connection of subnet type Named Connection is entered.
Click the Continue button in the "Compilation data and scope" dialog to set all
data and options active and set the scope to "Entire OS" and "With memory reset"
for the first compilation
Click the "Finish" button to start compilation.
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Exercise: Setting up the OS (5 - Connection Test/Runtime Test)
SIMATIC PCS 7
Exercise 5
Date:
12.12.2006
After setting up the OS and making the necessary adaptations, you can start the
WinCC runtime for the first time. The created connections and basic functionality
of the OS are now tested.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Steps
1. Activate OS runtime in the WinCC Explorer

2. Switch from the start screen to the WinCC Explorer and
select the Options -> Connection Status menu command
and check whether the connection(s) to the AS(s) work
3. Check the required functionality in the runtime window
Does the area selection function? . . . .
Were block icons inserted for all standard blocks? . . . .
Can you operate the block icons and open the faceplate
displays? . . . .
Do the block icons and faceplates show updated states? . . . .
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Action
1.) In Explorer, select the Activate Runtime button.

2.) When the runtime screen opens (see slide, right) press
<Ctrl> + <ESC>, then
click
Options -> 'Connection statuses'
in WinCC Explorer to open the connection status window and to view all
configured connections there with success message.
"Disconnected" is reported when a connection was not successfully
established;
"OK" indicates the connection was set up.
3.) Check the above functionalities in the runtime screen. Operation of the
SFC control largely corresponds to the test mode for the SFC chart editor.
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SFC Visualization Option
Double-click
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SFC Visualization
Double-click
Date:
12.12.2006

On the OS, you can operate and monitor the sequencers configured with SFC
charts.
The interface is almost the same one as in test mode for the SFC chart. As
opposed to the test mode, the inputs are dependent on the authorization. At each
operator action, an information text is displayed which you need to confirm before
the operation will be processed. At the same time the operator action is retained
in the operation log! (Alarm Logging)
Selection
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There are two ways to start the SFC visualization:

1.) In the standard function key bar by activating the "SFC visualization" icon. A
selection box is displayed listing all configured SFC sequencers. Double-click on
the desired sequencer to modally open a "reminder window", which also shows
an overview of the state of the sequencer with color status information. Doubleclick on this window to display the graphical representation of the sequencer with
status information - largely equivalent to the test mode for the SFC chart.
2.) The process image of the process tags contains a block symbol of the
associated SFC sequencer. Click on this symbol to display the SFC faceplate
with which the operator can control and monitor the sequencer within the
framework of his/her rights in the user administration.
Click the "Section" button to display the sequencer with its status display as in
SFC chart test mode.
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Option SFC Visualization - Status Information
LMC
LMC
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Date:
12.12.2006

SFC Status Information SFC visualization is for operating (control) and monitoring (status) execution
of the sequencer.
Step State
A step is opened by clicking on it. The step actions are displayed divided into
Initialization - Processing - Termination, but without status display.
The General tab sheet displays the settings for setpoint and current actual value
of any configured wait time for the step (here with status information).
Transition State
You can display the conditions with their associated states by clicking on a
transition. These queries are gated and the color relating to fulfillment is
displayed.
Green = fulfilled
Red/brown = not fulfilled
Note
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If the "Update" checkbox is checked, status monitoring will automatically continue

in the next step/transition to be executed after a transition is fulfilled for a step.
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Option SFC Visualization - States

Commands
Start
Continue
Restart
Hold
Abort
(via END step)
Stop
(See Operating State Logic in Chapter SFC)
Step Control Modes

T
T or O
T and O
B
T/T and O
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SFC Commands
with Transition
with Transition or Operation
with Transition and Operation
with Operation
with step-specific operation
Date:
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The command buttons are used to control the sequencer.

(See also Chapter SFC "Operating state logic")
SFC Step Control Modes The operator can change the step control mode of the SFC sequencer. Click
in the top field to display the drop-down menu where you can select the desired
step control mode.
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Exercise: Setting up the OS (6 - SFC Visualization/Runtime Test)
SIMATIC PCS 7
Exercise 6
Date:
12.12.2006

After the first runtime test of the OS, test the visualization of the sequencers
configured in SFC in WinCC.
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Steps
1. Activate the OS runtime in the WinCC Explorer

2. Select process picture UnitC in the overview area
3. Display the SFC faceplate with step visualization of the state
4. Start the sequencer in manual mode with "Command Output" activated.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Action
In the Explorer select the Activate Runtime button.

In the overview area select the process picture of the process tag UnitC and
activate the SFC faceplate for the process tag by double-clicking the SFC block
icon.
Check that Manual mode and "Command Output" mode are active.
Now start automatic execution and control the status display in the step and
transition display.
Additional exercise
Change the SFC for Reactor1\UnitA1 such that the "Drain" step has to be
acknowledged following draining of the vessel. Configure appropriate
acknowledgment information.
Compile and download the AS. Carry out the online test in the SFC.
Compile the OS (downloading is omitted if the ES/OS are on one computer). Test
the display of this information in WinCC-RT, in step control mode "T/T and B".
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Exercise: Setting up the OS (7 - Adapt Process Picture Size)

Graphics
Graphics object
object type,
type, here
here
Picture
Picture
Object
Object name
name for
for properties,
properties,
here
here picture
picture name
name
Desired
group
Double-click on
desired
property
or
right-click and select Edit
SIMATIC PCS 7
Exercise 7
Date:
12.12.2006

Set the size of the process images if the existing settings are not suitable.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Steps
1. Open OS
2. Start Graphics Designer and open the process (user) pictures there.
3. Open the Object Properties box via
right-click -> Picture background and select Object Properties
4. Select the Geometry property group in the Properties tab
In the right window, double-click the Picture Height and Picture Width
properties..
Set them to 1280 * 1024 pixels.
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Action
In the SIMATIC Manager, right-click the OS to open the OS project

in the WinCC Explorer.
In the Layout tab of the OS Project Editor, set the resolution for your OS project to
1280 * 1024. The monitor resolution of your ES must also be set to 1280 * 1024
(check!).
Leave the monitor configuration set to one monitor.
Note
If you need a higher resolution than is actually set (or can be set) on the ES/OS,
then you will see the picture in activated runtime, but you will not see the
complete picture!
The picture height is later adapted to the screen height as shown in the table on
page 52.
Tip
If you have adapted a picture to the desired size, you can copy this (still blank)
picture to the plant hierarchy and insert it into other hierarchy folders.
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Creating Pictures in Graphics Designer
SIMATIC PCS 7
Date:
12.12.2006
We shall now look at the fundamental concepts behind creating pictures and how
to set dynamic displays. Then you will be able to apply your knowledge in the
exercises.
Creating Pictures
The "Graphics Designer" editor is used to create the pictures. You open the
Graphics Designer by double-clicking on the picture. You can also open the
picture in the plant view or in the Picture Tree Manager, if the OS project is
opened in the WinCC Explorer.
Object Palette
This window contains predefined graphical WinCC objects that you can drag to
the Designer window, and position and expand as required. The picture objects
are vectorial, i.e. they can be moved using the mouse at any time.
You can also open a library containing additional predefined objects (user objects
or controls). It is also possible to add custom designed elements to the library in
the "Project library" or globally for the ES in the "Global library".
Library
The library consists of two parts: "Project library" (empty at project start) and
"Global library" (predefined graphics). The Global library contains the so-called
HMI library - another useful library with different controls for many different
technologies.
General Procedure
1. Select the object by clicking it in the palette.

2. In the picture, click the required position, keep the left mouse button depressed
and draw a frame around the object.
3. Select the required property from the "Properties" dialog screen (light bulb icon)
then right-click to display the context menu and select the type of action you wish
to apply. If necessary switch to the "Events" tab and create the required action
there via the selected event (lightning icon).
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Configuring Objects (Example)
SIMATIC PCS 7
Date:
12.12.2006
Configuring Objects You can highlight each object on the screen.

Right-click and select Properties
to open a dialog box where you can modify Properties and/or Events for these
objects either statically or dynamically.
Properties
The properties are arranged appropriately. For example, a rectangle under

"Geometry": has the properties "Height", "Width" (in pixels) or
"Colors": "Background color", "Foreground color" etc.
Static
With a property has a static setting, you can select it, then
right-click and select Edit
Dynamization
to change the setting.
Here
right-click and select Tag or Dynamic Dialog or C Action or VBS Action
to associate a different dynamic property with the respective property.
Tag
You select a tag from tag management, if the format of this tag is appropriate for
this property.
Dynamic Dialog
This tool is used if the tag/process information cannot supply the property value
directly (e.g. "PV_IN" for bar color). Use the dialog to create a table in which
defined property values can be assigned to the various process values of a tag.
The associated property value for the current process value is determined during
runtime and supplied to the object.
C Action/VBS Action
A "C script" or "VBS script" can be used to evaluate any WinCC information
during runtime in order to supply a property value not provided by the standard
properties.
Events
Right-click and select C Action or VBS Action or Direct Connection. Each action
configured in this way is triggered once when the selected event takes place
(such as an object change in the I/O field).
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Exercise: Graphics Designer (1 - Picture Size)

Main screen: @screen.pdl
Picture window @win12 with

picture @1001.pdl
Picture width
e.g. 1600
Window
height
e.g. 967
Picture
Picture window
window height
height to
to be
be adapted:
adapted:
SIMATIC
SIMATIC standard
standard 1024
1024 ** 768
768
pixels
pixels
Height:
Height: 616
616
SIMATIC
SIMATIC standard
standard 1152
1152 ** 864
864
pixels
pixels
Height:
Height: 696
696
Picture height
e.g. 1200
SIMATIC
SIMATIC standard
standard 1280
1280 ** 1024
1024 Height:
Height: 825
825
pixels
pixels
SIMATIC
SIMATIC standard
standard 1600
1600 ** 1200
1200 Height:
Height: 967
967
pixels
pixels
SIMATIC PCS 7
Exercise
Steps
Action
Tip
Note
Tip:
Training Center
Date:
12.12.2006

At the start of the project, you stored some empty pictures in the plant hierarchy.
In these pictures now adapt the window height to the resolution.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------1. Open Graphics Designer, open picture @screen.pdl, obtain picture height of
picture
window @win12 and enter it here. Picture height:________________
2. Adapt the picture height of all process pictures from the plant hierarchy
(to suit the available equipment)
3. Save the modified pictures
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------In the WinCC Explorer, open the Graphics Designer by double-clicking the picture
@screen.pdl. Click the middle picture and then
right-click and select Properties to open the Object properties for the picture
window
@win12.
If you cannot find the picture window, it may be hidden by other window. Click on
any object, open its Properties screen and select the object "@win12" from the
dropdown list in the top right-hand corner. The Properties screen now refers to
the "@win12" object!
In the Object Properties dialog box, select the geometry. The box on the right will
show the value for Window Height - enter it under "Steps" point 1.
Then open the other process pictures and change the "Picture Height" property to
a value that is compatible with your monitor resolution.
To do this, go to the property Picture Height --> double-click and enter the change
value, then press OK to confirm.
If picture adaptation is not carried out, you will be able to select the process
picture in runtime, but scroll bars will appear at the right edge of the picture to
scroll the process picture in the picture window.
A more efficient procedure (for the complete project) would be to modify
the first picture in the PH at the beginning and to duplicate it (as an empty
picture) in the PH.
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Valve V2 (Example)
V2
SIMATIC PCS 7
Date:
12.12.2006
Making Color Dynamic- Create a polygon as Valve V2. Select the polygon,
right-click and select Properties
- Color Properties
Background Color
Light bulb icon
right-click and select Dynamic Dialog.

- Click the button next to "Expression/Formula" and select
the tag for the valve feedback signal of the "FB_V2_OP" reactor in tag
management.
- Set "Bool" as the data type for this tag - it only has two states!
- The "Yes/No" validity range for this tag and the associated background color are
displayed in the result window. Double-click the color
to select it: "Blue" for "Yes" (valve open) and "Gray" for "No" (valve closed).
Color values (info)
The color values are compiled from a large palette, where the 16 basic colors are
set using hexadecimal values.
You can find the codes in the online help under the search term "Color table". The
symbolic constants are externally predefined by #define and provided by WinCC
for C scripts.
Because the desired color is not achieved by directly assigning a color property to
a variable, you need to use the Dynamic dialog here or work in scripts using the
symbolic color names in the above table.
Remember
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If using colors, use the Dynamic dialog.
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Mixer (Example)
SIMATIC PCS 7
Date:
12.12.2006

Rotational movements are too difficult and time-consuming to display for objects
in motion like a mixer motor. An easier way to display rotations is by making them
flash.
Activate Flashing
-Highlight the mixer symbol (a group consisting of a circle and line).
Right-click and select Property
-Property Group -> Flashing -> Flashing line active -> Light-bulb icon, then
right-click and activate Variable and select the feedback tag
"MOTOR_ON_OFF".
As there are only two alternative states for activating/deactivating flashing, this
property can be directly linked with a binary variable - unlike the background
color.
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Temperature Control (Example)

Configuration dialog...
109,35
109,35
SIMATIC PCS 7
Date:
12.12.2006
Activating Dynamics for I/O Fields

In addition to the usual "Properties" window, there is an easier method (called
"configuration dialog").
- Highlight the I/O field (temperature display).
- Right-click and select Configuration Dialog
- Select the actual value of the PV_IN temperature controller.
- Select the "Output" type (output function, not input)
- Set format (as required), here vertical and horizontal centered
Note
The configuration dialog box is automatically opened when a new I/O field, bar or
slider are inserted.
You will find additional settings in the familiar "Properties" box. These include the
(most important) properties "Data Format" and "Output Format" as part of the
"Output/Input" group.
With output format, the figure "9" is a wildcard for places before/after the decimal
point. If leading zeros are to be displayed, enter a "0" in front of the nines. If you
need to display a leading sign, the output format must be preceded by a "S" =
Sign. Exponential notation is represented by adding an "e" at the end.
Tip
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Double-click on the property "Output format" to open a selection screen for

possible formats.
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Type Picture (Faceplate) with Process Tag
SIMATIC PCS 7
Date:
12.12.2006

Call Faceplate with Mouse-Click

Due to the size of the faceplate display, you may often want to display a
representative icon and display the faceplate only when needed.
- Select the graphical element to be used for making the
faceplate visible.
- In the Dynamic Wizard -> Picture Functions tab, double-click
Picture selection via process tag
- In the subsequently displayed dialog boxes, select the block you want.
This programs a call of the block faceplate for the selected icon. If the icon's
design complies with the guidelines for the faceplate designer (e.g. the standard
icons from picture "@Template-PDL") the wizard will also connect the process tag
(and all required tags) and make the faceplate visible.
Note
It is advisable to choose Group Display as the display type (corresponds to

faceplate) - see wide arrow in the bottom right corner of the picture. You can call
up the loop display as needed from the group display (complete screen with all
available block parameters).
To enable integration of these block icons (typicals) in your pictures, the
OS project directory \GraCS\ directory contains the @Template.PDLfile
It contains the standard typicals for the blocks of the technological library; you can
copy/paste them into your process picture. Connection to the process tag is via
the wizard (see above).
Do not use the icons from "@@PCS7Typicals.PDL", they are intended for
automatic generation during OS compilation.
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Direct Connection (Example)
SIMATIC PCS 7
Date:
12.12.2006
Direct Connection
This form of dynamization can only be used for events present on the triggering
object. It is possible to define which source information is to be transported to
which destination in a dialog box.
Example
In the above picture, two text boxes and a circle are present. With a mouse click
(event) on text box 1 (contents "Visible"), the property "Display" of the circle
object will be set (value TRUE). By clicking the second text box, the circle object
will be made invisible.
1. Select the triggering object (text box 1 in this case).
2. Open the properties dialog
"Events" tab
3. Next to the lightning icon for the "Mouse click" event, right-click and select
"Direct connection".
In the dialog that appears next, you can select (or enter in the case of constants):
- the source and the type of information (constant, property of which object, tag)
- destination (properties of the current window, properties of an object in the
picture, a variable from the tag management)
Data that are to be transferred.
In the example, select the constant on the left as the source (enter the Boolean
value TRUE). As the destination on the right, select the circle object "Circle 1" and
then the property "Display" referring to this object. When you click OK, a blue
lightning icon at the source ("Text box 1", event "Mouse click") indicates an
outgoing direct connection. In the destination object "Circle 1", the destination
property "Display" is shown in italics (Display) as reference to an incoming direct
connection.
4. To switch the circle to invisible, repeat the process starting with the second text
box (content "Invisible")
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Group Display (Function)

Reactors
(1)
Area overview
"Reactors"
area picture
(2)
(7)
Unit A
(6)
Unit B
(4)
Detail picture
UnitA
Detail picture
UnitB
(5)
SIMATIC PCS 7
Date:
12.12.2006
(3)

Area Overview
The group display (1) preconfigured in the area overview combines messages
from group displays (2) and (6) from the area picture ("Reac.pdl") From V6.1 they
can be automatically generated (setting in OS project editor, Message Display
tab). Although their default setting is hidden (invisible), they can be post-edited in
the pictures.
"Reactors" Area PictureThe group displays in "Reactors.PDL" combine the messages from the group
displays (3) and (5) from the pictures "UnitB.PDL" and "UnitA.PDL". The group
display (4) combines messages from "UnitB.PDL" (3) and group display (6) from
picture "UnitA.PDL" (5).
"UnitA" Detail Picture This contains group displays that are assigned to the measurement point. These
are either complete PCS 7 block symbols (with integrated group display) or group
displays that have been inserted by the use and are linked to the process tag by
the Dynamic Wizard (see also next page).
Chaining
If a measurement point triggers an alarm, this event is collected (ORed) via the
group displays of the higher-level pictures and displayed in the area overview
(even if the signaling process tag is not in the picture currently being displayed).
As the area overview picture is always visible at runtime, the plant operator can
immediately determine if there is a disturbance in one of the plant areas.
Selecting the Trigger With the configured "Picture selection via group display" you can click on the
alarm/warning signal to track the collect path - but only if the message is present.
Note
If you make changes to a picture regarding group displays (inserting, editing or
deleting group displays/blocks with group display), you must call up the Picture
Tree Manager and save the hierarchical group display with the option
"Calculate the group display hierarchy completely new again while saving"
activated: via
Project -> Save
When the OS is compiled, this procedure is automatically carried out.
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Connecting the Group Display to a Process Tag (Example)
SIMATIC PCS 7
Date:
12.12.2006

Info
This type of connection was used in previous versions of PCS 7 because readyto-use block icons were not yet available (see "@@PCS7Typicals.PDL"). This
procedure is no longer necessary in the current version when using the ready-touse icons.
Also the appearance, number and message class assignment of the fields in the
group display can now be changed.
Connecting the Group Display to a Process Tag
If you need to recognize the alarm/fault state of a process tag in a picture
(provided that this process tag provides this information), you can use a group
display and connect it to the special "EventState" tag of the associated block. This
tag is only available in the tag management of the WinCC Data Manager after the
OS is compiled.
The easiest way to establish this connection is using the Dynamic Wizard.
- Select group display
- In the Dynamic Wizard -> Standard Dynamics tab,
double-click Connecting the Group Display to a Tag Structure.
- Select the block name and the instance and confirm your selection.
Note
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If you make changes to a picture involving group displays (inserting, editing or

deleting group displays/blocks with group displays),you must call up the Picture
Tree Manager and, with selected option,
"Calculate the group display hierarchy completely new again while saving"
explicitly save via
Project -> Save
to complete the operation.
When the OS is compiled, this procedure is automatically carried out.
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Exercise: Graphics Designer (1 - Group Display)

3
Picture
Picture
reactors
reactors
SIMATIC PCS 7
Date:
12.12.2006

Exercise 1
In order to display alarms immediately in the overview area of the OS, group
displays are needed as links between the process pictures and the overview area.
These group displays collect and pass on messages from and to the lower-level
pictures as defined in the Picture Tree. These group displays are connected to
the lower-level pictures. After OS compilation, verify that your OS project editor
settings have taken effect. (i is your group number)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Steps
1. Open the Picture Tree Manager and activate the "Preview" view.
2. Check whether you can see a group display in the "Reactors" picture and the
block icons in the "Unit A" picture.
3. Open the Reactors picture in Graphics Designer and check the group
display (Properties and Events)
Action
1. Open the Picture Tree Manager and switch the view to "Preview".
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------2. Verify that a group display or block icons can be recognized in the right
preview window by selecting the "Reactors" and "UnitAi" pictures. If not, check
the settings in the plant hierarchy for the OS compilation and, if necessary, in the
"Message display" tab in the OS project editor. The icons should appear there
when you repeat the OS compilation.
3. The group display must be present in the "Reactorsi" picture and the "Group
Value" property and the "Mouse Action" event must be completely configured.
The "Display" property is preset to No. You can change this setting. Position the
group display (if it is to be displayed) at the required location.
Note
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Each time you change a picture involving the group displays, it is necessary to recalculate the group display hierarchy by saving again (explicit SAVE operation in
the Picture Tree Manager!), unless you are subsequently going to compile the
OS.
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Exercise: Graphics Designer (2 - Process Picture Unit A Reactor A)

Static text
Reactor A
Block icon
Block icon
Block icon
From HMI library
Polygon
I/O field
Bar
Group display
SIMATIC PCS 7
Exercise 2
Steps
Action
Date:
12.12.2006

In the following, i is your group number. Open the UnitAi.PDL process picture and
use the Graphics Designer to create a reactor visualization similar to the one
shown above.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------1. Open the UnitAi.PDL picture in the Graphics Designer
2. Open the picture library and select the reactor
3. Insert the bar for fill level control
4. Reposition the block icons
5. Select the pipes from the picture library and position them as required
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------In the WinCC Explorer, select the UnitAi.PDL process picture and double-click to
open it in the Graphics Designer. Open the picture library and insert a reactor
control. Then insert the suitable pipe elements.
Insert a bar from the Object Palette Smart Objects and position it on the
reactor. In the configuration dialog, connect the bar to the "LEVEL" tag from the
reactor simulation.
Drag and drop the block icons inserted during OS compilation at their correct
location in the reactor unit.
Create the control valve as a polygon from the object palette, since the inserted
block icons are only used for shut-off valves.
Insert a static text from the object palette and select it as labeling field above the
reactor: Text "Reactor Ai"
Plus
Tip
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In order to display the level of the manipulated variable, make the fill level of this
valve dynamic by using the variable "LMNR_IN" from block "CTRL-PID".
The static texts can be prepared for different display languages. Once you have
created all texts in the current language, you can switch to this language via View
Language. The setting is retained in the Graphics Designer (for other pictures
too).
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Exercise: Graphics Designer (3 - REACTORS Area Picture)
Unit D
Unit A
Static text
Group display
(automatically generated)
From
"HMI Library"
I/O field
Bar
SIMATIC PCS 7
Exercise 3
Static text
Date:
12.12.2006
An overview picture for the reactor area is to be adapted. You need to use the
elements suggested in the slide above. Each of the group displays is to display
alarms/faults from the "UnitAi" and (later) "UnitDi" pictures and allow the picture
to be switched if there is a fault (i is your group number).
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Static text
Select Object palette

Standard objects. Double-click the Text property to enter
it. There are additional possibilities under "Properties".
Reactor
Call library (top right button, or select View Library)

HMI Library
Tanks (show Tanks only as static display)
Bar
Smart Objects
Bar and position it on Tanks. Select the
Select Object Palette
"Process Connection" property under "Miscellaneous" and set Minimum value =0;
Maximum value=100 as fixed values (Static column).
Click the "Fill level" light bulb icon (Dynamic column),
right-click and select Tag....
Select and confirm the "LEVEL" tag for the REACTOR block from the window you
see now (in the ES view or WinCC view).
Group display
Move it with the mouse and label it with a static text (heading).
Proceed in the same way with "Unit Di".
Tip
First complete the section for Unit Ai, then copy it and move it.
Now you only need to change the tag connections in the copy.
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Reconnecting
SIMATIC PCS 7
Date:
12.12.2006

Reconnecting
You can change the tag connections.

1. You can change them directly by calling the respective property and linking
the (green) light bulb icon again.
2. As a user-friendly alternative you can capture them with the lasso tool,
right-click and select Link
Tag Connections
to change the links.
In the displayed dialog box, select the "Places of Use" tab to first check the actual
connected component properties and the tag connected there.
In the "Find and Replace" tab you can use the "Search for" field to narrow your
search down to one or more selected tag names.
You can preview the changes by entering text in the "Replace with" field and
clicking Preview. This allows you to preview the results of changes before making
the changes.
If you do not want to proceed, you can try out other search terms or click the
Cancel button to cancel the operation.
If after viewing the preview, you decide to proceed, click the Replace
button.
3. Cross-project reconnections can also be carried out in the CrossReference
editor of WinCC . However, the danger is great that wrong connections could be
made, which cannot be reversed - the project should therefore first be archived!
Note
Check the preview carefully. The shorter the search text, the more likely it is that
it will be contained in names you do not want to modify. If you change them all at
once, you may have created errors.
If in doubt, you can also go through the table row by row and search for the new
tags using the Tag Browser.
As usual, when you click a field, you can display the help function by pressing the
F1 function key.
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Exercise: Graphics Designer (5 - Runtime Test Process Pictures)
SIMATIC PCS 7
Runtime Test
Date:
12.12.2006
To test the OS project you created online, you must first activate the project.
In most cases, you first need to close all other WinCC editors and options.
- In the WinCC Explorer, select
File
Activate
(or the black triangle symbol)
to change the OS to runtime mode.

- Open your pictures and check the dynamics
When messages appear in the message line, verify that they are also visible in
the group display of the overview area.
When you double-click the group display, do you jump straight to the associated
process picture?
Picture Tree Manager If you receive an error message indicating that the picture hierarchy in the Picture
Tree is not up-to-date, open the Picture Tree Manager again and click the "Save"
button; the option "Calculate the group display hierarchy completely new again
while saving" must be selected.
You do not have to deactivate the runtime again for this purpose .
This is implicitly performed for each OS compilation.
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Operating a Faceplate (PID Controller)
LMC
SIMATIC PCS 7
Date:
12.12.2006

Operate the blocks/faceplates (closed-loop controller example).

Can you see concrete values?
If you do not see concrete values (entries are grayed out and all values are "0"),
there is a link problem (AS in stop mode, block name unknown, block not loaded
in the AS).
- Select the "Manual" display. Change the operating mode. If the
Execute button is not available (grayed out), use check the block enables in
CFC.
- Click the "Setpoint" field. Enter a value to change the setpoint.
- When you change tasks (ALT+TAB) at the Windows level, you open the CFC
chart with the block. Go to test mode and check the value.
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Exercise: Setting up Users
SIMATIC PCS 7
Exercise
Date:
12.12.2006
Set up two users (e.g. "First" and "Second") in the User Administrator. Give these
users the authorizations illustrated in the slide above.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------In the WinCC Explorer, select "User Administrator".
Right-click and select Open to activate it.
Group
Set up a user group (e.g. Plant operators)

Right-click and select Create group
Assign all rights to this group that are common to all plant operators (serves as a
template). Double-click the white/red fields in the "Authorization" column or in the
areas.
User
Select the Plant operators group.

Right-click and select Create user
and the option: Copy group settings also
to create the new users. Provide the new users with a name (Login) >= 4
characters and password >= 6 characters. Assign rights by modifying the rights
associated with the group.
For our exercise, use passwords like aaaaaa for all users, so that they are
easier to remember!
Note The user administration authorization makes it possible to call up the "User Administrator" during
runtime and set up new users, as well as change or delete existing rights for
existing users!
This authorization does not include operator control and monitoring. If you want to
assign this function to your user, it is necessary to activate additional
authorizations, such as 2, 4, 5, etc. However, the user with user administration
authorization can call the "User Administrator" during runtime and activate
additional authorizations for themselves. After you log on again, the new
authorizations are active!
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User Administration under SIMATIC Logon
Same names as the

Windows user
groups on the PC
FIRST
Windows login
SIMATIC PCS 7
SIMATIC Logon
Date:
12.12.2006

If the SIMATIC Logon option is installed on the computer, the users must be set
up in the Windows computer management.
Further groups are automatically installed there in addition to the existing user
groups (e.g. users, administrators, power users) through installation of the PCS 7
components (e.g. SIMATIC HMI through WinCC, Logon_Administrator through
SIMATIC Logon).
If the WinCC user administration is then to interact with SIMATIC Logon, separate
user groups must first be created under Windows (e.g. "Plant operators",
"Maintenance" etc.). The Windows users are also created there, and assigned to
the respective group.
The "SIMATIC Logon" option is selected in the User Administrator tool (see slide)
in WinCC. Then you insert the groups, which must have the same name as the
Windows groups ("Plant operators", "Maintenance" etc.), and assign the WinCC
authorizations to the groups.
No users are inserted in WinCC! (You have already set them up in user
groups of the same names in the Windows computer administration.)
Remark
In addition to being a member of his own group, the WinCC user must also be a
member of the "SIMATIC HMI" user group.
Runtime
If WinCC is used in runtime, a new screen form is offered for logging-in (see
slide) in which the Windows login (e.g. "FIRST") is typed. If the login and the
password agree, the logged-in user has all authorizations of the user group with
the same name from the WinCC user administrator.
As a Windows user, you can change your own password yourself (if allowed in
Windows).
If you call the user administrator during runtime, the active login appears
underneath the associated group.
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Online Trends
SIMATIC PCS 7
Online Trends
Date:
12.12.2006

During controller commissioning, it is very helpful to be able to graphically

evaluate aspects such as the oscillating behavior of the closed-loop controller.
For this purpose, the operator can create a trend group online during runtime.
The tags can be supplied directly from the data manager of the WinCC Server or
from the Tag Logging archives.
Advantage
The operator can check the time sequence of any analog or binary process
signals at any time, regardless of the configuration.
Note that when you display the online values directly from the data manager, a
new trend display will be started each time you call a picture (as there is no
history).
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Creating Online Trend Groups
SIMATIC PCS 7
Create
Trend Groups
Date:
12.12.2006
To create online trend groups, activate the respective button in the standard
function
bar. A dialog box is displayed where you can choose to create either an existing
or a new trend group.
Enter a meaningful name for this trend group and select 'Online'. A properties
dialog box is displayed; use the
"+" button to select the required number of trends, change their names to
representative names, and click the 'Selection' button to assign the required
process tag.
After you confirm your selection, the trend window is immediately displayed
modally, regardless of which area picture is currently displayed.
The operator can change the group composition at any time.
Remark
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In the trend group, it is also possible to access tags from the archives. Thus, it is
also possible to compare a current trend with an archived trend.
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Message line "New messages"
Return
to previous
operating screen
SIMATIC PCS 7
Message System (1/5)
New messages
Old messages
Exited messages
Process control messages
Confirmation buttons
Operating messages
Horn / message
Print
Journal
message sequence report
Alarm Hiding
Reset SQL filter
Date:
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PCS 7 Message System The message system is represented in the OS by means of alarm controls.
This display is accessed by activating the "Message system" key in the first
system key set. A specific key set is then displayed (see above), via which you
can open the various message windows.
There are two different message system types for the OS
- Bit message procedure (not in PCS7) and
- Chronological reporting in which the messages are generated within the
driver blocks and technological blocks of the AS and are sent to
the OS as message frames (telegrams) with time stamp. The messages are then
entered in the short-term archive. To ensure that these messages are not lost, the
archives are saved in a backup as specified in the configuration.
The messages and the complete message system were generated from the
standard blocks of the technological library during OS compilation in the form of
system messages for the AS and OS.
A distinction is made between messages requiring acknowledgment and those
which do not.
Layout of the Message Line A message is composed of different information components, which are
created in groups as system message blocks, user text blocks and process value
blocks.
The system message blocks contain information such as the date and time, as
well as message classes, message types, message state and duration.
The user text blocks contain information such as the message event, message
origin, and area.
The process value blocks also provide up to 10 process values for the messages
if required and configured.
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Editor
Editor window
window
Navigation
Navigation
window
window
Table
Table window
window
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The message system can be viewed and adapted via the Alarm Logging Editor in
the WinCC Explorer, if this has not yet been done via the OS Project Editor.
When the OS Project Editor is run, the settings in the Alarm Logging Editor can
be affected. Alarm Logging is divided into three windows (panes),
- The navigation window containing the Message blocks, Message classes,
Group messages, and Archive configuration
- The Edit window showing details or components
of the topic selected in the Navigation window, and
- The table window containing the individual messages. This window lists
the already configured messages, and also allows new message to be added for
the
bit message procedure.
Classes and Types
In alarm logging, all messages can be assigned to one of the up to 16 message

classes. Among other things, the message class determines the
acknowledgement procedure for the class and identifies the message status
"Came In", "Went Out", "Acknowledged" and "Came In and Went Out".
Up to 16 message types can be created for each message and define the coloring
of the message states "Came In", "Went Out" and "Acknowledged" for each type.
Note
The PCS 7 standard is the initial template for the message system. The template
file "MessageTemplate.cfg" can be found in "Installation_directory\Options\SSM".
If you do not wish to use the PCS 7 standard, you can use this configuration file
as an example for your own, individual configuration file. Prior to conversion, save
the "MessageTemplate.cfg" file under a different name outside the installation
directory (see online help in the Project Editor).
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SIMATIC PCS 7
Archiving
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Depending on the message class, changes that occur in message states are
written to configurable archives.
Archiving takes place in the message archive. For this purpose, various
parameters such as the archive size, time range, switchover time, etc., are set. If
one of the configured criteria is exceeded, the oldest messages in the archive are
overwritten. The backup of the archiving databases can be specified through
additional settings.
Display of messages saved in a message archive takes place in a long-term
archive list or a short-term archive list. Display of messages in the short-term
archive list is updated immediately upon receipt of a new incoming message.
Details on the archive settings and on the backup are discussed with the topic
"Tag Logging", since the procedure is based on the same principle.
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Message System (4/5) - Disabling Messages

Area-based
X
Tag-based
Process-based
MSG_LOCK
on the AS block
Disable messages of selected area or

selected tag
Enable messages of selected area or

selected tag
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Disable messages through OS operation

Area-based
1. With the area selected, change to the second system key set and press the
disable icon. Any pending messages in group displays will be reset and replaced
by a white "X"; current messages will be displayed in the history as disabled.
2. With the area selected, press the enable icon. The area is enabled again. Any
individually disabled tags in the area are also enabled! If the causes of messages
are still present at this time, the status changes, but the messages are displayed
as acknowledged messages with the time stamp crossed out (as occurs with an
OS startup).
Tag-based
1. With the faceplate selected, press the disable icon in the faceplate. The
messages of this tag are entered as acknowledged and disabled. The group
display is replaced in the faceplate by a white "X".
2. With the faceplate selected, press the enable icon in the faceplate. Only the
messages of this tag are enabled. The response in the history is the same as with
the area-oriented enable (but only for this tag).
Alarm-based
Individual limit alarms can be suppressed in the faceplate, typically in the limit
view.
Disable messages through process statuses

An input parameter MSG_LOCK exists for the PCS 7 blocks with message
capability. If this is set, the process alarms of this block are disabled (upper/lower
alarm, upper/lower warning). Process control messages triggered by the CSF
parameter (typically channel faults of the driver blocks belonging to the tag) are
still signaled. This is relevant when starting-up/shutting-down the plant if the
process variables monitored are outside the operating range.
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Message System (5/5) - Alarm Hiding

Setting in the Project Editor
Hiding an alarm
5
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Alarm Hiding
The operator can also hide selected messages. When messages are disabled, a
message is not generated at the source despite an event. When messages are
hidden, the message is no longer displayed for a preset amount of time, but it is
entered in the history/archive. It can also be switched over manually to "Display"
later.
Action
In the message window (e.g. new list, see above)

1. Click scroll icon
2. Select message to be suppressed
3. Click high/show message icon.
Result
The Hide operation is logged in the operating list. The message "hidden" in the
above process is acknowledged internally and no longer displayed. If it exits and
comes back again, it is acknowledged and entered into the history or archive, but
it is no longer displayed as an alarm line or in the new list. It remains hidden (in
the "normal" message windows) until it is shown again by the same operating
sequence in a different alarm window (see below). It is also shown again
automatically when the time set in the Project Editor expires (see slide)
Information
4. List of messages to be hidden. When you click the icon, the list of messages
currently hidden is displayed (only by name and without status information,
irrespective of whether they are present or not).
5. List of hidden messages. This is the list of messages whose cause is still
present but which are no longer displayed in the old list.
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Automatic Alarm Hiding
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Automatic alarm hiding (principle)

1. In Global declarations
Project enumerations, an "Operating State" list is set
up containing possible operating states for a plant (e.g. start-up, maintenance,
emergency stop etc., max. 32 statuses) and associated INT values.
2. Plant or plant section blocks with message capability (MOTOR, VALVE, etc)
are combined into a so-called block group ( e.g. in the CFC
Object properties
of block
Block group) by entering same name there.
3. A STATEREP block is configured for each group (with same block group).
Using XOR logic, one of the 32 inputs of this block is set, corresponding to the
current plant status. The STATEREP passes this information on to the OS via the
QSTATE output. The attributes of the STATEREP block mean that this block is
handled in a special manner in the OS.
4. In the process object view of the AS project, a status matrix is offered in the
"Messages" tab (scroll to right). For blocks with entered block groups, the plant
status (column) in which this message is to be hidden can be selected here for
each type of message (line).
Although the messages are generated by the AS during runtime, they are hidden
in the respective status of the plant and handled the same as with manual alarm
hiding (see previous pages).
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OS Archive System
Master database
Runtime databases
Time expired or
fill level reached
Segment 1
TagLogging Slow
OS01RT.mdf
Segment 2
Segment m
Process value
archives
Segment 1
TagLogging Fast
Segment 2
Segment n
Long-term archive view
Segment 1
Message
archives
Segment 2
Short-term archive view
Segment x
=
Long-term view
+
current messages
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Tag Logging
Alarm Logging
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Current message
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The project directory of the OS contains a file (master database) for management
of the runtime data; the name of this file consists of the project name followed by
RT and the file name extension .mdf, here, e.g. OS01RT.mdf. This file contains
the references to the runtime databases. The databases are created with MS SQL
Server 2005. All archives function as cyclic archives!
The runtime data are stored in so-called segments, for which the configuring
engineer specifies a max. content or a date/time for changing to the next
segment. If the configured content limit is reached or the configured time duration
is exceeded, Alarm Logging or Tag Logging starts new segments in the
respective database.
When the maximum total segment size is reached, the last segment is exited and
archiving starts again in the first one, overwriting the "old" runtime data. To avoid
loss of data, the configuring engineer can enter a network drive directory and
substitute drive directory for the backup function.
Tag Logging distinguishes between two types of runtime archives.
TagLoggingFast is used for archive data that are stored in archiving cycles <= 1
minute and TagLoggingSlow is used
for archive data that are stored with archiving cycles > 1 minute . These represent
different archives in different directories on the hard disk. You can change the
default setting of one minute via
Archive Configuration
TagLoggingFast
Archive Content
Tag Logging
tab.
Messages are also saved here in an archive.
There is a "Long-term archive" view where ActiveX displays in the history window
only those archived messages that already existed when the message window
was called. This is the default history setting in PCS 7.
There is also a "Short-term archive" view that is updated when messages arrive.
This view can be restored after recovery from a power failure (selectable via
Alarm Logging Archive Configuration
Message Archive
right click and
select Reload )
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CS database
OS Archive System - Data Storage

OS project path
OS01.mdf
CS database Alarm Logging
Master database
CS database Tag Logging
OS01RT.mdf
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CS Database
The OS project directory contains a configuration database for the configuration

data (message texts, connections and tag definitions, Alarm Logging and Tag
Logging); the name of this database consists of the project name followed by the
file extension .mdf, e.g. OS01.mdf. There are two addition files: e.g.
OS01Tlg.mdf for configuration data of Tag Logging and e.g. OS01Alg.mdf for
Alarm Logging.
The files with the same name and the endings .ldf are log files where the SQL
server records the accesses/changes to the database.
Directories/Names
The master database, here OS07RT.mdf, is located in the project path of the OS
project. The runtime archives - divided into Tag Logging and Alarm Logging - are
located in a subdirectory \ArchiveManager.
The AlarmLogging subdirectory contains the message archives of the long-term
archive; the file name consists of:
<Computer name>_<OS project name>_ALG_YYYYMMDDhhmm.mdf
or <Computer name>_<OS project
name>_ALG_StartTimestamp_EndTimestamp.mdf
e.g.: LNB04_OS07_ALG_200504260901_200504260949.mdf
These files with two time stamps contain the message data of the corresponding
archive segments.
The \TagLoggingFast directory contains the runtime archives of measured values
with an archiving cycle <= 1 minute.
All other measured values with archiving cycles > 1 minute are contained in the
runtime archives in the \TagLoggingSlow directory.
The name of the archive files is composed of
<Computer name>_<OS project name>_TLG_S_YYYYMMDDhhmm.mdf
- the "S" stands for TagLoggingSlow.
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Creating OS Measured Value Archive (1-1)
Default setting
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Measured Value Archive
The easiest way to create a measured value archive is:
When configuring in CFC, select the block parameter you want to archive,
right-click and select
Object Properties (see above).
to select the archiving method. The "Archiving" and "Long-Term Archiving"

options differ only if your project uses a Central Archive Server (CAS). In that
case, the archiving options differ according to the OS properties for the CAS that
you specified in SIMATIC Manager (see next page). The connections marked as
being relevant for archiving are created as archive tags in the OS project during
OS compilation and a process value archive is created if it does not yet exist. If a
connection that is included in the archive is subsequently deleted or marked "No
Archiving", the corresponding archive tag is deleted the next time the OS is
compiled.
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CAS - Principle of Operation
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CAS Principle of Operation The respective OS master server transfers completed archive segments (see
previous page) as a copy and OS reports into the enabled input path (share) on
the CAS. Transfer of SIMATIC Batch reports logs is triggered from the start
center. The cyclic archive continues on the OS server.
Midterm Archive
The StoragePlus software integrated on the CAS continues to run there. It

resolves the incoming data, and saves them in a separate database whose
structure as a cyclic archive corresponds to that of the OS (WinCC) server.
Segments of this cyclic archive are adapted depending on the size of the selected
long-term memory medium, and they permit data to be swapped out to a backup
after switching to a new segment.
Client Access
Every client can access both the assigned OS server and the central archive
server (CAS). The client possesses one package from each assigned OS server
and the CAS. Access is transparent for the operator Depending on the time
period for displaying data, the client obtains the data from the OS server or, if they
are no longer present there, from the CAS. The client can no longer access data
which have been swapped out from the CAS to the long-term archive. To achieve
this, it is necessary to insert the long-term memory medium and to connect this to
the database of the CAS (using the StoragePlus administration console on the
CAS).
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Default settings for OS properties
when using a CAS.
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If the "Transfer to Central Archive Server" option has been set for the OS (see
previous slide), the option "Only long-term data" can be set for the CAS. If this
option is set for the CS, only the block parameters with the setting "Long-term
archiving" will be saved here.
If the "Only long-term data" option is not set, all Tag Logging parameters on the
CAS will be saved. The distinction is irrelevant for message archives.
The archive on the CAS can be configured in the same manner as for an OS
server (see also next pages)
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Settings
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To the extent possible, it is advisable to make the settings for the individual
parameters to be archived in the "Archive tags" tab in the "Process Object View".
See the next page for additional settings you can make for individual tags.
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OS Measured Value Archive: Assigning Parameters for Archive

Tags
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Open Tag Logging, select a tag in the archive,

right-click and activate "Properties"
to open the Process Tag Properties dialog box.
Here you can change additional parameters/settings for the individual archive
tags.
Cycles
Under Acquisition specify on the basis of the existing or custom cycles in which
the data manager is to request the tags from the AS for supplying the archive.
Under Archiving/Display specify the cycle in which the tag is to be saved. If you
select Current value, the acquisition cycle will usually be equal to the archiving
cycle.
If, however, you want to acquire compressed values such as mean values or
extreme values, then the archiving cycle is significantly greater than the
acquisition cycle.
It is not permitted to set an archiving cycle that is smaller than an
acquisition cycle!
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Configuration of OS Measured Value Archive
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Archive Configuration Upon selection of the Archive configuration icon in Tag Logging, a selection of
two archive types is displayed.
- TagLoggingFast is for recording archive values that are archived in cycles
shorter
than 1 minute
- TagLoggingSlow is for recording archive values that are archived in cycles
longer
than 1 minute.
Note
You can change the default setting of one minute via

Tag Logging
tab.
Archive Configuration
TagLoggingFast
Archive Content
Each of these archives is subdivided into segments and are configured by doubleclicking on TagLoggingFast or TagLoggingSlow. These segments determine
which storage space is to be reserved on the hard disk - e.g. 1 day and 44 MB. If
one the two limit values is exceeded, i.e. either the time duration of 1 day is
exceeded or the storage space of 44 MB is reached, then Tag Logging
automatically records in the next segment.
Using the same method as for the segments, the configuring engineer also
specifies a total time duration and total storage capacity for all segments. If one of
these values is reached, the oldest segment is overwritten. This means that cyclic
archiving is used here too.
Backup
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The configuring engineer also specifies whether and when the archive is to be
transferred to a specified network drive as a "Backup".
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Exercise: Set Up Online Trends and Archives
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Exercise:
Exercise: Archives
and Online Trends

In this series of exercises you will create/configure a process value archive in Tag
Logging and then use this archive to create online trends.
We shall compare using these process value archives and using trend screens
from the controller faceplate. After completion of all activities and tests, the
multiproject is to be archived.
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Exercise 1
In the process object view of the AS project, set the parameters SP, PV_IN and
LMN of Unit A's temperature controller to archivable (long-term archive). Compile
the OS and check the resulting Tag Logging archive "SystemArchive".
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Procedure
Open the CFC with the temperature controller for Unit A. Set long-term archiving
for the above mentioned parameters (in the Properties screen of the respective
parameter). Open the process object view for the multiproject, select the AS
project and open the "Process Value Archive" tab sheet. You can check or modify
the option "Long-term archiving" for the two parameters (see also slide 67).
Compile the OS.
In Tag Logging check the archive called "SystemArchive". Change the acquisition
cycle there and then check the process object view.
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Exercise 2
Action
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In activated runtime, click the button for "Create Online Trend Group" (see
previous slide).
From the "SystemArchive" archive, create a trend group with the setpoint and
actual value of the PID controller. For this exercise adapt the properties of the
online trend control during runtime, i.e. value range of the values axis from
Automatic (Autoranging) to fixed values "120" units.
Test trend display in comparison to the loop display of the controller for Unit C.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------1. In runtime activate the button for creating online
trends and create a new trend group with 2 trends. Take the values from the
"SystemArchive" archive.
2. Create an online trend group containing the active setpoint
SP and the controlled variable PV_IN of the PID controller from Unit A.
3. Left-click on the parameter assignment button of the online trend control to
open the
Properties dialog box. Insert a 2nd trend, select the name
Set and Act and choose suitable colors for the trend. Open the
"Value Axis" tab and change the area selection from
"Automatic" to fix 0 - 120.
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Exercise: Archive Multiproject / Subproject / Library

Multiproject
Subproject
Master data library
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Archiving
Archiving a project means creating a compressed file from many files and
directories - usually as a ZIP file. The SIMATIC Manager provides an integrated
interface for ZIP archives.
You can also use "PKZIP for Windows", an additional compression tool which is
included on the installation DVD, for archiving and dearchiving.
Preparation
Exit all SIMATIC Tools such as HW Config, CFC Chart, SFC Chart or WinCC - as
well as CS and RT.
The SIMATIC Manager is the only program open - and it is advisable to close the
multiproject there too.
In addition, all other ESs that have open subprojects belonging to our multiproject
must close them too.
If you forget to do this, archiving fails and terminates with an error message.
In the SIMATIC Manager, select
File
Archive
In the first dialog box, select the required multiproject Color.
Acknowledge your selection and then specify the target location and archive
name in the next dialog box; the name should not exceed 8 characters and is
followed by the file extension . ZIP
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Notes
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AS/OS Monitoring using Lifebeat Monitoring
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Sign-of-life monitoring
Lifebeat monitoring is used for cyclic sign-of-life monitoring of ASs and OSs (in
multi-station systems). Symbolic representation of the station by means of a red
"X" signifies the station is currently not reachable.
Parameter assignment Open the Lifebeat Monitoring editor in WinCC Explorer.
Double-click on a field under the column heading "Device Name" and enter a
name for the monitored device. The name can be up to 21 characters in length.
Double-click on a field below "Device Type" to select an AS or OS device to be
monitored.
Double-click under "Connection" to select the suitable connection to the device.
Repeat this procedure for all devices to be monitored. Then click the "Update"
button to activate the configuration.
This activation can also be performed during activated runtime, but will result in
an operator message in the message archive.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Exercise
Lifebeat monitoring for the AS is to be set up and activated for monitoring the AS
in runtime. Test!
(See slide)
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Time-of-day synchronization (typical)
WinCC OS clients
Time slaves
Terminal
bus
Passive
time master
Active
time master
OS
servers
SIMATIC NET:
Industrial Ethernet
AS
systems
Time slaves
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Process data can be evaluated if all components of the process control system
work with an identical time of day. This guarantees that messages can be
assigned in the correct chronological order irrespective of the time zone in which
they occur.
Active time master
So that all operator stations and automation systems on the plant bus and on the
terminal bus have an identical time of day, one OS server, for example, assumes
the function of the time master from which all other systems receive their time.
The acceptance or failure of the "Time mastership" is indicated by process control
messages.
Passive time master
The other OSs can also be configured as time masters, but they are initially
synchronized like a slave (as a passive time master). If the active time master
fails, a passive time master takes over the task, and becomes the active time
master.
Time slave
An OS client obtains its time-of-day message frames from one of its OS servers
(via the terminal bus).
An AS obtains the time of day from the active time master (via the plant bus)
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Time-of-day synchronization of OS (1 / 2)
OS client
OS server
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OS time of day
WinCC Explorer contains the LT option "Time synchronization".
OS server
After selecting this option, you typically select synchronization via the plant bus
for the OS server. In so doing, you select the access point (link to the interface
parameter assignment) via which the ISO protocol is routed to the plant bus. You
also set the role there (typically "Master"). The master then becomes active or
passive during runtime, depending on the case. The slave setting is useful if the
time signal receiver determines the time of day (e.g. SICLOCK).
OS client
In this type of project, only synchronization via the terminal bus is offered. The
time of day is typically received from a connected server, which has been
assigned to the client (i.e. the client has downloaded the server package).
Computer startup list
When time-of-day synchronization is activated, the "CCTMTimeSync.EXE"

program is included in the startup list and is launched each time runtime is
activated. If the WinCC project is not in "Runtime", the computer is not
synchronized.
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Time-of-day synchronization of AS (2 / 2)
In the
WinCC
project,
Computer
properties
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HW Config setting
CPU
CP443-1
Coordination
OS Computer
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HW Config

The CPU is set in HW Config

"Diagnostics / Clock" tab
Synchronization mode in the AS: "As Slave".
In the Properties for CP 443-1 (Industrial Ethernet - CP), select the
"Time-of-Day Synchronization" tab and select
"Activate SIMATIC time-of-day
synchronization" check box. Now the CP will pass the time-of-day synchronization
message frames to the AS.
The above settings in the AS must also be taken into account in the computer
properties of the OS.
In the WinCC Explorer, make the following settings in the Computer properties
dialog box (default setting) in the
"Parameters" tab:
PLC clock setting:
--> "The PLC is set to coordinated world time (UTC) (preferred
setting)
This informs the OS that the CPU is operating in GMT
in the message frames
and it can convert the time stamps in the OS accordingly.
Time base for time-of-day display in runtime:
--> "Local time zone"
This setting ensures that the online trend control, online table control
and alarm control time displays show the converted time of day
(including daylight savings).
The settings in the computer properties of the OS must correspond to the AS
settings (see slide).
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Exercise: Time-of-Day Synchronization (1 / 2)
SIMATIC Manager
Select CPU
Right-click
PLC
Set Time of Day
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Exercise
Steps
WinCC RT
WinCC
Computer properties
Date:
12.12.2006

The time of day is to be continuously updated in the OS and AS and synchronized

with one another using the OS as the time master and the AS as the time slave.
From the OS, force the date/time display on all components in ISO 8601 format.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------1. In the WinCC Explorer, set the computer properties to
PLC clock setting
"The PLC is set to coordinated world time (UTC)
(preferred setting) and
Time display
"Local time zone"
and central date and time formatting to ISO 8601.
2. In the WinCC Explorer right-click
Time Synchronization .
Synchronization via System Bus with "Access point 1: ISO Ind. Ethernet"
as Master (select the CP on the system bus!)
2. In the project in the HW Config, change the CPU to time slave in the AS
3. In the HW Config, change the properties of CP443-1 to "Activate time-of-day
synchronization".
4. Download HW Config data to the AS
5. Test synchronization via the SIMATIC Manager
Right-click on CPU
PLC
Set time-of-day
and change the CPU time to test the synchronization. After a maximum of
1 minute, the time of day of the CPU should be set automatically.
Notice!
Remark
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CPU time is not the same as the display time of the PC (see slide).
The PC display time is dependent on daylight savings time, but UTC (GMT) is
not!
In the course room, the components are networked on the plant bus. The OS
which is activated first becomes the active time master!
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Additional Exercise: Time-of-Day Synchronization (2 / 2)
On ES
in the
OS
project
On OS computer
in SIMATIC NET
Set PC station
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Additional Exercise
Date:
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In the "Time Synchronization" editor of your OS project, change the specification

of access points to "Symbolic names".
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Remark
The symbolic names of the access points can then be chosen if the ES and OS
communicate on the plant bus through different hardware. During OS
configuration on the ES, the only interface parameters you can assign in the
"Time Synchronization" editor are those that are present on the ES computer.
Procedure
If you change over to symbolic names (see slide), select a name for the access
point. Use the access "<Softnet (1)>" if you are using BCE communication, or use
<CP1613 (1)> if the SIMATIC CP 1613 is used. You determine the underlying
hardware and interface parameter assignment on the OS target computer (the
same computer in your case). From the Windows task bar, select
START
SIMATIC NET
Set PC station.
If the desired access point is not present there, select the item "Access points"
(see slide) and
right-click and select New
New access point
to create it.
Enter the name in the screen form (observing the exact spelling in WinCC!), and
select the CP on the plant bus, with the correct interface parameter assignment.
After downloading the OS project from the ES to the OS, the access point present
there is used!
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Exercise: Horn Configuration
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Exercise
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(if a sound card and loudspeaker are installed in your training stations)
When alarm messages and warning messages are received, they are to trigger
different audio warnings.
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Procedure
1. Create the binary tags "Alarm" and "Warning" in Tag Management | Internal
Tags | Horn.
2. Open the "Horn" configuration editor.
3. Make the settings as shown in the above slide. Double-click on the individual
fields (if available, a selection box or button will display).
Note
As of PCS 7 V7.0, a group is generated for coordinated horn acknowledgment. A

common group name (e.g. HORNGROUP1, see slide) is entered in the "Signal
assignment" tab for all OS computers whose horns are to be acknowledged
together. If a message requiring acknowledgment arrives, the horns are triggered
on the relevant OSs. If the horn is acknowledged from one of the systems, all
horns of the group are canceled.
For a detailed description of the individual options, please refer to the "PCS 7
Configuration Manual OS" on your ES via
SIMATIC
Documentation
START
Configuration Manual Operator Station
(Language)
PCS 7 -
under the keyword "Horn".
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Report System
Feedback
documentation
Message sequence
report
Message archive reports
Measured value archive
trend
reports
Measured value archive
table
reports
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Functions of the
Report System
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Date:
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The report system offers the possibility to create so-called feedback

documentation of the OS project in the CS configuration mode.
A range of online value reports and archive value reports are available in runtime
mode.
Of course, only those messages that meet the configured criteria are printed out.
Layout Editors
The report system provides two powerful layout editors under Layout
1. Page layout editor for report printouts on page printers
(e.g. laser printers or graphic inkjet printers) that print
whole pages at a time and
2. Line layout editor for report printouts on line printers (matrix printers),
which are mainly used for the message sequence report. Incoming and
outgoing messages are printed in the message sequence report, together
with their status and respective time stamp.
A default layout is supplied and can be customized
@CCAlgRtSequence.RP1
The line printer works with continuous paper and prints one line at a time, when
triggered by a message. The prepared print job @Report Alarm Logging RT
Message sequence is available for this. If you display print jobs in the right-hand
window of WinCC Explorer, this print job is indicated by a yellow symbol.
In contrast, page printers "collect" messages until a complete page can be
printed. Then the print operation is triggered. Any job can be created for the page
printer.
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Report System - Message Reporting
Archive
report
Online
report
Message sequence
report
SIMATIC PCS 7
Date:
12.12.2006

Reporting
Three message reporting types are available in Alarm Logging.
With the message sequence report, all status messages (came in, went out,
acknowledged) of currently queued messages are output to a printer.
The online report is used to print out chronologically sorted messages from the
Alarm Control via the "Print" button on an opened process message window.
With the archive report, the status changes of messages stored in an archive
can be output to a printer.
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Report System - Create Layout for Message Sequence Report
Do
ub
lecli
ck
Static part
Page layout
Dynamic
part
SIMATIC PCS 7
Create
Date:
12.12.2006

The layout for the message sequence report is basically predefined, but can be
adapted by the configuring engineer. The report is stored in Report Designer -->
Layout under the name @alrtmef.rpl.
The page layout editor for the message sequence report is opened via
right-click on @alrtmef.rpl --> context menu Open page layout.
Static Part
Here you determine the page layout among other things.

Right-click and select --> Properties to set them in Portrait or Landscape format.
In the header instead of the WinCC bitmap, you can incorporate e.g. the company
logo of the end customer. In addition the margins are defined, and you determine
whether to add a front cover sheet and/or a back cover sheet.
Dynamic Part
In the Connect tab activate Selection and click the Edit button to set which
message blocks you want to select from alarm logging and in which sequence
they are to appear on the report printout.
As the editor also has the Graphics Designer look, you will generally already be
familiar with the tools and operation.
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For the next runtime start, you need to activate two components in the Computer
properties window of the OS server:
- Report Runtime and
- Message Sequence Report
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Report System - Create/Adapt Print Job
Page layout @alrtmef.rpl
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Date:
12.12.2006

Printing out reports for project documentation (back documentation) via the
configuration software is generally performed by the operator.
You initiate printouts of reports for the runtime documentation via "print jobs". A
print job determines:
- Whether and at what time a report is to be printed
- Which layout is to be used for printing
- On which printer or to which file is to be printed
Reports can be output in the following ways:
- Time-controlled e.g. every hour, daily or at change of shift
- Event-controlled e.g. when certain limit values are exceeded
- Upon change e.g. after a key is pressed by the operator
Activate the Report Designer --> Print Jobs menu to select the existing print job
@Report Alarm Logging RT Message sequence
Right-click and select Properties from the context menu to open it.
In the print job you can specify which print layout and which report type is to be
processed. The default setting is Line layout. Uncheck the checkbox and select
layout @alrtmef.rpl for the message sequence report.
Printer Selection
In the "Printer Setup" you set whether you want to use the "Standard Printer" only
or you can use up to 3 alternative, hierarchically configured printers that you can
use for the report printout - depending on their availability
first 1.) then 2.) and then 3.).
In addition, or as an alternative you can also print to an EMF file, which is then
archived or printed later.
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Exercise: Setting Up a Message Sequence Report
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Date:
12.12.2006

Exercise All incoming messages are to be printed on the standard printer of the OS server as a message
sequence report.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Steps
1. In the WinCC Explorer activate the runtime components

"Report Runtime" and "Message sequence report" in the start list for the
server/computer.
(Attention: invisible!)
2. In the Report Designer, go to Layouts and open the predefined layout for the
message sequence report "@algrtmef.rpl" and adapt is as shown in the
diagram.<ut DisplayText="sr"><sr/></ut>3. In the Report Designer, now go to
Print jobs and select the job
"@Report Alarm Logging RT Message sequence" and change the settings
from
"Line Layout" to "Page Layout".
In the print layout created under 2.)
select the message sequence report.
4. Connect the printer, start the WinCC Runtime, cause a few messages
and check the result.
Note
With page print layout, the server waits until enough data has been collected to
print an entire page.
It runtime is deactivated and the message sequence report buffer still contains
data that has not yet been printed, an "incomplete" sheet is printed before actual
deactivation.
Tip
The properties for the "Dynamic table" contains the property "Columns" under
"Geometry". Their number is displayed, but by double-clicking on them you can
also display a configuration screen for the column width.
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SIMATIC PCS 7
Exercise
Date:
12.12.2006

After completing a batch on Reactor A (Unit A) print a log containing the alarm
and warning messages issued by the temperature controller, as well as a graphic
temperature trend for this duration.
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Steps
1. Create a new layout "Batch_A". In its dynamic section, insert an "alarm log"
and a "tag trend" (from the object palette Runtime Documentation).
2. In the alarm log (Properties --> Connect tab) select the property "Selection".
Continue on the next page
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SIMATIC PCS 7
Date:
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Message Blocks
Determine which columns in the messages are to be displayed by selecting

blocks in the box on the left and clicking the arrow button to move them to the box
on the right. (Suggestion: see above.)
Selection
Select message classes "Alarm" and "Warning" and the text "UnitA" for Source.
Filtering of the messages is now completed. Select the time range for the
displayed messages when you create the print job!
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SIMATIC PCS 7
Trend
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Set the properties for the trend as shown in the slide above. You can define the
time settings for the display in the time range. This has priority over settings in the
print job!
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Additional Exercise: Print Job

3
6
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Print Job
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12.12.2006
3. Create a new print job.

4. Rename it (in its Properties, "General" tab) to "Print_Batch_A". Assign the print
job to the layout "Batch_A".
5. Set the time range in the "Selection" tab.
6. In the "Printer Setup" tab set Print output to... File for now. If required, you can
view this file with the tool you can call via
START
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WinCC
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Tools
"WinCC Documentation Viewer".

Additional Exercise: Test
"WinCC Documentation Viewer"
To file
SIMATIC PCS 7
Test Preview
Date:
12.12.2006
Activate WinCC.
Select your print job in the WinCC Explorer,

right-click and select
Print Preview
to see what the printout would look like. You can print the current status by
clicking the "Print..." button in the preview screen (in our case print to file).
Print View
You can view "printed" files from the current OS project via the WinCC
Documentation Viewer.
Note
Once the test has been successful you can activate the setting for the print job to
be sent to the printer too.
Result
The print job can also be started automatically when the batch is completed. To
do this a flag needs to be triggered from the SFC control, which in turn triggers a
C script in WinCC and therefore initiates the print job. You can try doing this once
we have dealt with the C scripts (following pages).
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Additional Exercise: Start Script (1 / 2)
ReacA1_DB
START
END
CHA1_Ready
SIMATIC PCS 7
Date:
12.12.2006
Additional exercise (as alternative to exercise in the C Scripts section)

Task description
The previous batch report is to be automatically printed when the batch is

finished.
Procedure
1. Revise DB1 to include the parameter CHAi_Ready (BOOL), where "i" is your
group number. Make this visible (S7_m_c), as well as the DB (special object
properties).
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2. Using SFC_ReacAi, set this parameter to "FALSE" when starting the batch,
and to "TRUE" when finishing it.
3. Compile the AS and OS.
A tag is then available in WinCC, which indicates that the batch is finished by
changing from "FALSE" to "TRUE".
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Additional Exercise: Start Script (2 / 2)
Compile
SIMATIC PCS 7
Date:
12.12.2006
4. In WinCC, open the "Global Script" C-Editor, and under "Actions

<ComputerName> add a new action.
Actions:
5. Place the cursor in front of the "return" line, and type in the "if" command.
6. Select the internal function
tag
get
GetTagBit and
right-click and select Parameter assignment

to insert Tag_0 as the replacement for the tag name in the subsequent form.
Revise the "if" command as shown in the slide (do not forget the parentheses).
The identifier "Tag_0" refers to the ready tag (in the "define" line which you have
to insert).
7. Select the report function "RPTJobPrint", and
right-click and select Parameter assignment
to enter the name of the print job in the form; then click OK to transfer it to the
script.
8. Compile the script (using the icon in the toolbar), correct the contents if
necessary, and recompile.
9. Use the trigger icon to select the "Ready parameter" as the trigger tag.
10. Complete with
File -> Save.
Result
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The action is started with each change in the Ready tag, but printing is only
triggered when the batch has been finished (Ready = TRUE).
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Customized Object
Customized object
Instance 1
Permanently
instantiate
1st copy
Instance 2
Prototyping
Permanently instantiate
2nd copy
SIMATIC PCS 7
Date:
12.12.2006

Prototyping
A customized object is a group of graphic elements where only the desired

properties are taken and made available for additional parameter assignment
(Create customized object). In Prototyping these properties are connected with
what are called "structure member variables". This presupposes the existence of
a structure and at least one structure variable.
Instantiation
The reproduction is followed by a permanent instantiation of these "copies" using

a wizard; the wizard links all sub-tags of the selected structure tags "in one
stroke".
Ability to Make Changes The prototype only needs to be created once, but can be used an unlimited
number of times. If any later changes are to be made that affect all "copies" of this
customized object, then they must all be changed individually.
It is therefore only worthwhile to use a customized object when you require it for
multiple use.
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Exercise: Creating a Customized Object (1)

CO
CTRL_SYMB
SIMATIC PCS 7
Exercise
Steps
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Date:
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Create a customized object for a controller (in short CO, see slide). It is to
represent the active setpoint, the actual value and the unit for the setpoint. The
only properties required for the object are connections to the above mentioned
parameters. Save the object in the WinCC project library.
In a second step, the object is to be created as a prototype for a CTRL_PID block
(prelinked to connections). Save this object too in the WinCC project library.
In a third step, use it as an example for the controller from Unit A.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------1. Open a new picture (as workspace) and create the above structure from two
I/O fields and one static text.
Drag a "lasso" around the objects,
Create
right-click and select Customized Object
to open a configuration dialog. The middle section of the dialog displays the parts
of the CO. Select a part (e.g. IOField1). Its properties are listed in the window on
the right. Use the mouse to drag a property (e.g. "Output value") to the left
window and drop it on the UserDefined2 item. The created "Output Value" of the
CO is displayed there with the components assigned to it.
Point to this property,
right-click and select Properties
Another dialog box opens where you can rename the property with regard to its
use/meaning (e.g. "OuputValue"
"Setpoint").
Repeat the procedure for the second IO field ("ActualValue") and the text field
("Unit"). Call the CO "REG_SYMB" (field "Object Type").
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Exercise: Creating a Customized Prototype Object (2)

Save in the WinCC project library
Prototype
SIMATIC PCS 7
Prototype
Simplest Procedure
Date:
12.12.2006
The typical use of the created CO is to be for controller blocks. As "prototype"

each property to be made dynamic needs to be "prelinked" with the parameter
names (of a CTRL_PID block) which are later to influence the respective
property.
-
Open the "Properties" of the CO
In the "Dynamic" column, double-click next to the light bulb icon for the
property
Enter the parameter name preceded by a period (e.g. .SP)
Select its respective update time (Update (or "Current") column)
Save in WinCC Library

- Create a new directory in the project library (e.g.
"Prototypes") and drag the prototype CO to this directory.
Note
The WinCC project library is only available within the respective WinCC project. It
is located as file "library.pxl" in the subdirectory "library" of the OS project.
The WinCC global library has the same name, but is in the "Aplib" subdirectory of
the WinCC installation path. It can be reached from every OS project.
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Exercise: Connecting the CO Prototype to a Structure (2)
Double-click
Result
SIMATIC PCS 7
Date:
12.12.2006
Connecting Prototype For real use, the prelinked properties must be completed by adding the instance
name of the structure (block).
Use the Dynamic Wizard so you don't have to type all the names.
Note
If the Dynamic Wizard is hidden, it can be activated again in the Graphics

Designer via
View
Procedure
Toolbars
Dynamic Wizard
Select CO
Standard Dynamics tab

- Dynamic Wizard
structure double-click
Result
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Link a prototype to a
Use the "Tags" screen to locate the block name, select it in the right
window and click OK to confirm.
The properties are all linked, the CO is now functional.
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Programming Actions in C Script
Static text
Button
Right-click
Right-click
Right-click:
C Action...
SIMATIC PCS 7
Date:
12.12.2006

WinCC offers the possibility of creating properties that far exceed the standard
ones, and, in particular, creation of actions by means of C scripts. These scripts
are interpreted and processed during runtime.
As an example, we have included hiding and showing a static text.
The static text has the static property "Visible - no".
The C Editor is started via the
Properties dialog box --> Events tab, right-click --> "C Action...". First the status
of the "Visible" property must be queried.. If the static text is visible, it must be
made invisible.
If however, the static text is invisible, clicking the button is to make the text visible.
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Programming Actions in the C Script Editor

Start
compiling
Function definition
Function body
Edit window
Function window
SIMATIC PCS 7
C Editor
Date:
12.12.2006

As soon as a C action is created, the C Editor is opened. It consists of two

windows,
- The function window in which completed standard or internal functions
are made offered, and the project functions you configured yourself.
- The Edit window in which you can see and edit the function definition incl.
function body.
The complete function definition is provided by the WinCC development
environment.
A comment part is provided in the function body where the process tags required
by the script are initially called "#define" instructions.
This allows the cross reference to later recognize where all variables are used,
even in the C scripts. The "#define" lines are embedded in the comments
//WINCC_TAGNAME_SECTION_START
and//WINCC_TAGNAME_SECTION_END.
Picture names used in scripts such can also be named "#define" lines in order to
allow them to be recognized by the cross reference function too.
Parameter transfer
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Parameters are passed at function call.

"lpszPictureName" is a pointer to the current picture name
"lpszObjectName" is a pointer to the name of the selected object
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Programming Actions in C Script - Function Calls
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Date:
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GetVisible
In order to query the "visible" status of the static text in C script, WinCC provides
the function
Get Visible in the Graphics Designer in the function window in "Internal Functions"
--> "Graphics" --> "Get" --> "Miscs".
The Assigning parameters dialog box is displayed by
double-clicking --> "GetVisible".
With double-click --> "lpszObjectName" the desired graphic object is selected here the static text, assigned to the picture Test.PDL.
The result is binary, therefore "yes" or "no".
SetVisible
In order to make a graphic object visible or invisible, WinCC provides the internal
function "SetVisible".
This function can be found under
"Internal Functions" --> "Graphics" --> "set" --> "Miscs" --> "SetVisible".
Under "lpszObjectName" select the static text assigned to the picture "Test.PDL".
"bVisible" is the future state, i.e. to be set by the function "SetVisible"
"1" or "True" for visible
"0" or "False" for invisible.
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Exercise: C Action - Show/Hide Help
Right-click
SIMATIC PCS 7
Date:
12.12.2006

Exercise
In picture Test.PDL create a static text as operator information. This static text is
to be switched visible and invisible when a button is activated (right mouse click
RMC).
As an option, at operation of the static text, the C script can be displayed as a
screenshot.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Steps
1. In the Graphics Designer open the picture Test.PDL and insert a static
text and name it "Operator_C_Text". This text is
to be statically changed to invisible with the property "visible - no".
2. insert a button in this picture. In the "Properties" dialog box in the
"Events" tab, create a C action which it to alternate between making
the static text visible/invisible.
3. Save this picture and change in runtime in the process picture
"Test", to test the function.
Optional
4. In the C Editor in the Graphics Designer create a screenshot of your
C script and insert it in the picture "Test.PDL" as "OLE object". In the
Properties dialog box, set the property "visible" --> no.
5. Create a mouse action on the static text to make the C script
visible. With the mouse action of the button, this script is also
to become invisible if the static text is switched to invisible.
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Programming Actions in VB Script
Static text
Button
Right-click
Right-click
Left-click:
VBS Action...
SIMATIC PCS 7
Date:
12.12.2006

WinCC offers the possibility of creating properties in addition to the standard

ones, and, in particular, supports creation of actions by means of VB scripts. Like
C scripts, the VB scripts are interpreted and processed during runtime.
As an example, we have also used here hiding and showing a static text.
The static text has the static property "Visible - no".
The VB Editor can be started via a button
Properties dialog --> Events tab, right-click --> "VBS Action...".
In order for the object state of e.g. our static text to be queried, a pointer must be
placed on this object. This pointer is assigned to an internal variable - created
using a DIM statement.
First the status of the "Visible" property must be queried.. If the static text is
visible, it must be made invisible.
If however, the static text is invisible, clicking the button is to make the text visible.
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Programming Actions in the VB Script Editor
Function definition
Debug
syntax
Function body
Edit window
Module window
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VB Editor
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Date:
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As soon as a VBS action is created, the VB Editor is opened. It consists of two

windows,
- The module window where project modules created by the configuring engineer
are displayed in addition to standard modules and
- The Edit window, in which the function definition incl.
function body can be seen/edited.
The complete function definition is provided by the WinCC development
environment.
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Programming Actions in C Script - Pointer to Objects

Pointer to object
Static text: "Operator_VBS_Text"
Transfer object properties "visible"

Left-click:
VBS Action...
SIMATIC PCS 7
Date:
12.12.2006

In order to create the property of a graphic object in VBS, you need to place a
pointer to this object via a "SET" statement and assign this pointer to an internal
VB variable.
The VBS action is started by selecting the button then
right-click --> "VBS Action...". The DIM statement is created as an internal
variable of type "Variant", which can transfer the pointer to the object using the
"SET" statement. The keyword "ScreenItems" is then used and the object name
enclosed in "quotation marks".
The required object property can then be accessed by addressing the internal
pointer variable followed by a period and the property name
e.g. "TextObjekt.Visible".
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Exercise: VBS Action - Show/Hide Help
Left-click
SIMATIC PCS 7
Date:
12.12.2006

Exercise
In picture Test.PDL create a new static text as operator information. This static
text is to be switched visible and invisible when a button is activated (left mouse
click LMC).
As an option, at operation of the static text, the VB script can be displayed as a
screenshot.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Steps
1. In the Graphics Designer open the picture Test.PDL and insert a static
text and name it "Operator_VBS_Text". This text is
to be statically changed to invisible with the property "visible - no".
2. Select the button in the picture. In the "Properties" dialog box
in the "Events" tab, create a VBS action which is to alternate between making
the static text visible/invisible.
3. Save this picture and change in runtime in the process picture
"Test", to test the function.
Optional
4. In the VB Editor in the Graphics Designer create a screenshot of your
VB script and insert it in the picture "Test.PDL" as "OLE object". In the
Properties dialog box, set the property "visible" --> no.
5. Create a mouse action on the static text to make the
VB script visible. With the mouse action of the button, this script is also to
become invisible if the static text is switched to invisible.
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Maintenance Station (Asset Management)
SIMATIC PCS 7
Date:
12.12.2006

Maintenance Station An OS (an OS area) can also be configured and used as a Maintenance Station
(MS). Using the MS it is possible to call information on the status of all PCS 7
components in hierarchically structured diagnostics displays. An MS can also be
configured in a client/server architecture. The MS server is an OS server,
whereas the MS client runs on an ES.
For diagnostics purposes, the MS accesses data resulting from the use of driver
blocks (driver concept) as well as further information produced by SIMATIC PDM,
OPC and other software components.
Operating principle
Diagnostic event is displayed, and triggers a message or horn.

Operator requests maintenance, with automatic documentation (with device and
diagnostics data).
Maintenance department obtains information, sets processing status to "In
progress" (to avoid a double job) and carries out the maintenance.
The end of the maintenance work is set as a status, and documented.
Through successive setting of the maintenance status, the current
status/maintenance needs are displayed. Optional printing of statuses and
requirements allows simple recording of jobs for the maintenance team.
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Additional Exercise: Setting up MS
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Additional Exercise:
Date:
12.12.2006
Your project is completed. Now extend it by adding the functionality of the

Maintenance Station.
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Steps
1. In the plant view, select the multiproject,

Settings
right-click and select Plant Hierarchy
and supplement this by the option "Derive diagnostics displays from PH".
Select the OS which is to be used as an MS (in your case, only the ES/OS is
present). Following acknowledgment of messages, the PH is expanded in your
projects of the multiproject. However, this is only a preparation.
Remark
If you use the SIMATIC PDM package and always wish your pictures to display
up-to-date information/diagnostics from it, you must additionally select the
"Detailed diagnostics" option in the object properties of the OS (on the ES/OS in
the case of a single-user system, on the MS client in the case of a multi-user
system).
2. In the plant view, select the multiproject again,
Screens
Create/Update Diagnostics
and wait for the diagnostics information to be generated (see next slide).
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Result of Diagnostics Structure
"Diagnostics area on the MS-OS"
"Diagnostics of AS"
"Diagnostics of DP master"
"Diagnostics of ET 200M"
"Diagnostics of network objects"

"Diagnostics of PC stations"
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Date:
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The previously initiated procedure results in expansion of the PH to include

additional levels in the structure (usually down to the I/O module). Further
displays with corresponding block icons are created for these levels in the OS
project.
You can then call the log of this procedure following selection of the multiproject
Display Diagnostics Screens Log
3. Compile the OS.
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Diagnostics with the MS
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4. Navigate through the new "Diagnostics" OS area.

5. Simulate a wire break on the analog input module and
Navigation
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monitor the display.
You can either proceed as usual via the Picture Tree Navigator, or by clicking the
flashing components.
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Navigation in the MS
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Monitor the information. Refer to the slide for orientation.
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Module diagnostics
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Locating the fault
Date:
12.12.2006
In this level (of the ET 200M or of the slave 1_153_2_Redundant), one can
recognize faults:
in the AI module, at slot 6, channel 0 and
in the AO module, at slot 7, channel 0.
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Module Faceplate
SIMATIC PCS 7
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Maintenance Request (1 /2)

1
4
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Steps for maintenance

1. Click fault symbol on module.
2. Define urgency of elimination (e.g. alarm), enter a comment (for the decision)
in the display window, and possibly the work instruction number (if present).
3. The status (in the symbolic display) is changed.
4. The request for maintenance work is printed (documented). Someone should
then carry out the work. The status does not change provided that nothing is
recorded in the same form.
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Maintenance Request (2 /2)

5
Local repair successful
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5. Maintenance engineer sets the status "In progress", and documents this.
6. Fault is eliminated in the plant The status symbol changes to "Good", but the
maintenance status symbol "In progress" is still present.
7. Following a successful repair, the maintenance engineer sets the status
"Finished", and documents this. The maintenance status symbol changes to
"Good".
Remark
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The red fault identifier requires acknowledgment, and depends on the set
maintenance status.
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Logging of the operations
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Logging
Date:
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Setting of the maintenance status is also logged as an operation. The comment

block also contains the comment at the time at which the maintenance status was
set.
User Diagnostics Structure (Condition Monitoring)

Below the diagnostics area in the PH, the user can create his own diagnostics
structure with its own pictures.
It is also possible to generate maintenance information for devices that do not
supply their own diagnostics information. The ASSETMON block is available for
this in the PCS 7 library V7.0.
The block is used to monitor three analog process variables for violation of three
separate limit values. It signals the maintenance status of the process variables:
on violation of a limit or
by means of the device-based Quality Code or
by means of signal inputs.
Note
The block does not contain any process-related or device-related processing

components and is therefore not considered by the driver generator.
In order for this monitoring to achieve a similar behavior as the self-diagnostics of
"intelligent" devices, this block is configured using SIMATIC PDM. This enables
the same maintenance sequence to be performed when a diagnostic event
occurs.
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Referenced single station system

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The Engineering Station is used to configure the AS and OS.

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WinCC Editors (Standard)

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Picture Tree Manager (plant hierarchy with authorization)

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A lifebeat monitor computer performs sign-of-life monitoring centrally. The lifebeat

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Summary of process objects

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OS (project) name as defined in the SIMATIC Manager.

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