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Process Control System PCS 7
Maintenance Station
Function Manual
Valid for PCS 7 V8.2 or higher (MS Basic/MS Standard)
Valid for SIMATIC PDM MS V2.0 or higher
03/2016
A5E36187641-AA
Security information
1
Preface
2
Using the Maintenance
Station
3
Additional documentation
4
Configuring the maintenance
stations
5
Operator control and
monitoring
6
Integration of options
7
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Table of contents
1
Security information......................................................................................................................................7
2
Preface.........................................................................................................................................................9
3
Using the Maintenance Station...................................................................................................................13
3.1
Application, version and configuration...................................................................................13
3.2
Components with diagnostics capability................................................................................16
3.3
MS single station system.......................................................................................................21
3.4
MS multiple station system....................................................................................................22
3.5
SIMATIC PDM MS.................................................................................................................25
4
Additional documentation...........................................................................................................................29
5
Configuring the maintenance stations........................................................................................................31
5.1
MS single station system overview........................................................................................31
5.2
MS multiple station system overview.....................................................................................32
5.2.1
MS Server overview...............................................................................................................32
5.2.2
Redundant MS server overview.............................................................................................32
5.2.3
MS client or OS/MS client overview.......................................................................................33
5.3
Overview of SIMATIC PDM MS.............................................................................................33
5.4
General settings in the multiproject/project............................................................................34
5.5
Configuring the PC station for MS single station system.......................................................35
5.6
Configuring of PC stations for MS multiple station system....................................................36
5.6.1
How to configure a PC station for an engineering station......................................................36
5.6.2
How to configure a PC station for an MS server....................................................................37
5.6.3
How to configure a PC station for the redundant partner.......................................................38
5.6.4
How to configure a PC station for an MS or OS/MS Client....................................................39
5.7
Configuring the PC station for SIMATIC PDM MS.................................................................40
5.8
Configuring an IE/PB Link PN IO...........................................................................................42
5.9
Configuring the monitoring of industrial PCs and network objects.........................................44
5.9.1
Requirements.........................................................................................................................44
5.9.2
Device profiles and community..............................................................................................45
5.9.3
How to assign components with SNMP functionality to the OPC server...............................46
5.9.4
How to insert the OPC server into the redundant partner......................................................48
5.9.5
How to transfer the OPC configuration to the WinCC project................................................49
5.10
Creation of the diagnostics structure......................................................................................49
5.10.1
Information on diagnostics structure and plant hierarchy.......................................................49
5.10.2
How to make the settings in the plant hierarchy....................................................................50
5.10.3
Relationship between the diagnostic structure and version...................................................52
5.11
Advanced diagnostics settings...............................................................................................54
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"Maintenance functions" tab...................................................................................................54
5.11.1.1
Configuring maintenance links...............................................................................................54
5.11.1.2
Configuring maintenance targets for individual export...........................................................56
5.11.1.3
Configuring maintenance actions...........................................................................................58
5.11.1.4
Configuring maintenance information....................................................................................61
5.11.1.5
Configuring multilingual texts.................................................................................................63
5.11.2
"Other settings" tab................................................................................................................64
5.11.2.1
Automatic positioning of block icons in the areas..................................................................64
5.11.2.2
Storage location for the files of the (filtered) total export........................................................66
5.11.2.3
Navigation information in the screen......................................................................................67
5.12
Configuring the display of maintenance information..............................................................68
5.13
Configuring the user diagnostics............................................................................................69
5.13.1
Overview................................................................................................................................69
5.13.2
How to create the user diagnostic structure...........................................................................71
5.13.3
How to create a CFC chart and insert an AssetM block........................................................72
5.13.4
Assigning parameters for the AssetM block...........................................................................73
5.13.5
How to update the user diagnostic structure..........................................................................74
5.13.6
How to Create User Diagnostic Screens................................................................................74
5.13.7
How to create the group display hierarchy for the user diagnostics.......................................75
5.14
Setting up SIMATIC PDM......................................................................................................76
5.15
Overview of complete export..................................................................................................76
5.16
Overview of individual export.................................................................................................77
5.17
Engineering for maintenance.................................................................................................78
5.17.1
Engineering for release request.............................................................................................78
5.17.2
Engineering for maintenance release....................................................................................79
5.18
Creating/updating the diagnostic screens..............................................................................80
5.19
Compiling and downloading...................................................................................................82
5.19.1
Compilation and downloading of the Maintenance Station....................................................82
5.19.2
Compiling and downloading SIMATIC PDM MS....................................................................82
5.20
Server data and downloading of a client................................................................................83
5.21
Changes in the project...........................................................................................................84
5.22
Deleting the diagnostics area.................................................................................................86
6
Operator control and monitoring.................................................................................................................89
6.1
Starting the process control...................................................................................................89
6.2
Layout of the user interface....................................................................................................90
6.2.1
Overview area........................................................................................................................91
6.2.2
Button area.............................................................................................................................94
6.2.3
Working area..........................................................................................................................94
6.3
Overview screen....................................................................................................................95
6.4
Functions in the overview screen...........................................................................................97
6.4.1
Overview................................................................................................................................97
6.4.2
Calling web pages via maintenance links..............................................................................97
6.4.3
Complete export.....................................................................................................................98
6.4.4
Filtering the data of the complete export................................................................................99
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How to filter and export the data of the complete export......................................................100
6.4.6
Message correction for components with SNMP functionality.............................................101
6.4.7
Parameter data export of EDD-based devices.....................................................................102
6.4.8
Parameter data export via operator input in the faceplate...................................................103
6.4.8.1
Opening the faceplate..........................................................................................................103
6.4.8.2
Faceplate.............................................................................................................................104
6.4.8.3
How to start the offline/online parameter data export..........................................................108
6.4.8.4
How to cancel the offline/online parameter data export.......................................................108
6.4.8.5
How to start the automatic synchronization.........................................................................109
6.4.8.6
How to end the automatic synchronization..........................................................................109
6.4.9
Parameter data export via OPC access...............................................................................110
6.4.9.1
Tags for OPC access...........................................................................................................110
6.4.9.2
How to start the offline/online parameter data export (OPC)...............................................115
6.4.9.3
How to cancel the offline/online parameter data export (OPC)............................................115
6.4.9.4
How to start the automatic synchronization (OPC)..............................................................116
6.4.9.5
How to end the automatic synchronization (OPC)...............................................................116
6.4.9.6
How to start the parameter data export for a selected device (OPC)..................................116
6.5
Area overview screens.........................................................................................................117
6.6
Representation of the components......................................................................................118
6.7
Block icon.............................................................................................................................119
6.8
Block icon for redundant components..................................................................................122
6.9
Maintenance status and maintenance group display...........................................................123
6.10
Maintenance status of redundant components....................................................................126
6.11
Faceplate.............................................................................................................................131
6.11.1
Faceplate display.................................................................................................................131
6.11.2
Screen window title and header...........................................................................................132
6.11.2.1
Displays and operator controls.............................................................................................132
6.11.2.2
How to lock and unlock messages.......................................................................................137
6.11.2.3
How to depassivate modules or channels............................................................................138
6.11.2.4
How to open websites via maintenance links.......................................................................139
6.11.2.5
How to open the online view of HW Config..........................................................................139
6.11.2.6
How to open the configuration interface of SIMATIC PDM..................................................140
6.11.2.7
How to call up the Web interface of a network component..................................................141
6.11.2.8
How to call the Diagnostics Monitor diagnostic tool.............................................................142
6.11.3
Views....................................................................................................................................143
6.11.3.1
"Ident" view..........................................................................................................................143
6.11.3.2
"Messages" view..................................................................................................................145
6.11.3.3
"Maintenance" view..............................................................................................................146
6.11.3.4
"Note" view...........................................................................................................................150
6.11.3.5
"Diagnostics" view for PC objects........................................................................................152
6.11.3.6
"Connection display" view for client components.................................................................154
6.11.3.7
"Connection display" view for server components...............................................................156
6.11.3.8
"Diagnostics" view for AS objects........................................................................................158
6.11.3.9
"Performance" view for AS objects......................................................................................161
6.11.3.10
"OBx..." view for AS objects.................................................................................................163
6.11.3.11
"Parameters" view for AS objects........................................................................................165
6.11.3.12
"Connection load display" for CPU connections..................................................................167
6.11.3.13
"Diagnostic buffer" view for CPU and CP.............................................................................170
6.11.3.14
"LED display" view for CPU.................................................................................................171
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"Diagnostics" view for field devices......................................................................................172
6.11.3.16
"Parameters" view for field devices......................................................................................174
6.11.3.17
"External diagnostics" view..................................................................................................175
6.11.3.18
"Diagnostics" view for user objects......................................................................................176
6.11.3.19
"Monitoring" view for user objects........................................................................................178
6.11.3.20
Error texts for field devices/user objects..............................................................................180
6.11.4
Display of faceplate for redundant components...................................................................182
6.12
Origin of the identification data.............................................................................................183
6.12.1
Identification data for IPCs...................................................................................................183
6.12.2
Identification data for PCs....................................................................................................184
6.12.3
Identification data for network objects..................................................................................184
6.12.4
Identification data for AS objects..........................................................................................185
6.12.5
Identification data for devices that are integrated using a device description (EDD)...........186
6.12.6
Identification data for objects in the user area.....................................................................189
6.13
Overview of maintenance.....................................................................................................189
6.13.1
Introduction and status diagram...........................................................................................189
6.13.2
Sequence for maintenance..................................................................................................191
6.14
Passivating PC objects........................................................................................................194
7
Integration of options................................................................................................................................195
7.1
Integration by the Alarm Control Center...............................................................................195
7.1.1
Application of the "Alarm Control Center"............................................................................195
Index.........................................................................................................................................................197
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Purpose of this documentation
This documentation informs you about the software components, areas of application,
configuration options and commissioning of Maintenance Station for SIMATIC PCS 7.
It answers the following key questions:
●
What is the Maintenance Station?
●
What software components belong to the Maintenance Station?
●
What hardware and software requirements apply and which licenses are required for
installation?
●
What are the intended areas of application for the Maintenance Station?
●
How is diagnostics performed with the Maintenance Station?
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Options for accessing PCS 7 documentation
The documentation required for PCS 7 includes the following types:
●
PCS 7 Readme
The readme file is available in two versions:
–
PCS 7 Readme (offline)
This version is installed by PCS 7 Setup. The file only contains general information and
links to documents on the Internet.
–
PCS 7 Readme (online)
This is the version which contains all information on the installation and use of PCS 7
in the format you are already familiar with. The file is only available on the Internet so
that we can keep it up to date.
Note
The information provided in the PCS 7 Readme (online) on the Internet takes
precedence over all other PCS 7 documentation.
Please read this PCS 7 Readme carefully; it contains important information and
amendments on PCS 7.
●
PCS 7 System Documentation
System documentation includes documents that cover several products, such as
configuration manuals and Getting Started manuals. This documentation serves as a
guideline for the overall system and explains the interaction between the individual
hardware and software components.
Read the information on "PCS 7 Documentation Portal Setup" in the product overview
Process Control System PCS 7; PCS 7 Documentation; section "Options for accessing the
documentation".
●
PCS 7 Product Documentation
Product documentation contains information about specific hardware and software
components. The individual documents provide detailed information on the specific
component.
Full versions of the documentation are available from the "Technical Documentation SIMATIC
PCS 7" website:
www.siemens.de/pcs7-dokumentation (http://www.siemens.com/pcs7-documentation)
You can find additional information in the product overview Process Control System PCS 7;
PCS 7 Documentation; section "Options for accessing the documentation".
Required basic knowledge
This documentation is aimed at anyone who is involved in configuring, commissioning and
operating automated systems based on SIMATIC PCS 7.
A certain amount of basic knowledge is assumed and readers are expected to know how to
use a PC/PG and the Windows operating system in general. You should be familiar with the
SIMATIC PCS 7 functions and configurations.
Preface
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This manual assumes that users are familiar with the following knowledge from the specified
manuals:
●
Process Control System PCS 7; Engineering System
●
Process Control System PCS 7; Operator Station
●
Process Control System PCS 7; OS Process Control
Conventions
In this documentation, the names of elements in the software interface are specified in the
language of this documentation. If you have installed a multi-language package for the
operating system, some of the designations will be displayed in the base language of the
operating system after a language switch and will, therefore, differ from the designations used
in the documentation.
Preface
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Using the Maintenance Station
3
3.1
Application, version and configuration
Application
Maintenance station focuses on "Plant Asset Management" and enables preventive and
predictive diagnostics and maintenance of the plant.
In parallel with process control, the maintenance station makes available consistent
maintenance information and functions for the system components (assets).
While the plant operator receives all process-relevant information and can intervene selectively
in the process via the operator system (OS), the maintenance engineer inspects the
automation system hardware and processes the associated diagnostic messages and
maintenance demands via the maintenance station.
The basis for a maintenance station is always an OS that provides this maintenance
functionality.
The OS that has maintenance functionality and the mode in which the maintenance station
that is operated is determined in the plant hierarchy of the SIMATIC Manager.
You can find basic information on engineering, configuration and process control in the
following documentation:
●
Process Control System PCS 7; Engineering System
●
Process Control System PCS 7; Operator Station
●
Online help for WinCC
Versions
The maintenance station can be used in the following versions:
●
Maintenance Station Basic (integrated in the PCS 7 project)
–
Is referred to as MS Basic in the document
●
Maintenance Station Standard (integrated in the PCS 7 project)
–
Is referred to as MS Standard in the document
●
SIMATIC PDM Maintenance Station (stand-alone project)
–
Referred to as SIMATIC PDM MS in the document
Note
If you are running a maintenance station in the plant, the sign-of-life monitoring with "Lifebeat
Monitoring" must be disabled.
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Differences between the versions
The following table shows differences.
MS Basic
MS Standard
SIMATIC PDM MS
Information dis‐
played
●
Overview screen
●
Area overview screen
–
AS/system
–
Network objects
–
PC stations
●
Status information of the
individual components
●
Overview screen
●
Area overview screen
–
AS/system
–
Field devices
–
Network objects
–
PC stations
–
User objects
●
Status information of the
individual components
●
Detailed information on
individual components
●
Hierarchical picture structure
●
Global functions
●
Component-specific functions
●
Overview screen
●
Area overview screen
–
Field devices
–
Network objects (optional)
–
PC stations (optional)
●
Status information of the
individual components
●
Detailed information on
individual components
●
Hierarchical picture structure
●
Global functions
●
Component-specific functions
Generation of
the diagnostics
structure
Automatic generation from the SIMATIC PCS 7 hardware project
Automatic generation
from the SIMATIC PDM stand-
alone project (network view)
Setup of the di‐
agnostics
structure
●
Area overview screen
–
AS/system
–
Network objects
–
PC stations
●
Symbolic representation of
the components with
diagnostic status
●
No hierarchical picture
structure
●
No calling of faceplates
●
Area overview screen
–
User objects
–
AS/system
–
Field devices
–
Network objects
–
PC stations
●
Symbolic representation of the
components with diagnostic
status
●
Hierarchical screen structure for
AS/system components
●
Hierarchical screen structure for
field components
●
Hierarchical picture structure for
user components
●
Calling of faceplates
●
Area overview screen
–
Field devices
–
Network objects (optional)
–
PC stations (optional)
●
Symbolic representation of the
components with diagnostic
status
●
Hierarchical picture structure
for field bus components with
connected field components
●
Calling of faceplates
Message
assignment
Area by area
Component by component
Diagnostics
update
●
Cyclically by the system
●
Event-driven
●
Cyclically by the system
●
Event-driven
●
Manual
●
Cyclic polling
●
Manual
●
Cyclic polling
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SIMATIC PDM MS
Detailed
information (1)
Not available
●
Electronic rating plate
(identification data)
●
Component-related messages
●
Detailed information in
accordance with SNMP profile
●
Component status in
accordance with EDD
information (3)
●
Detailed information in
accordance with EDD
information
●
User notes
●
Redundancy status
●
CPU utilization/
cycle utilization
●
Calling device-specific
condition monitoring functions
(e.g. Diagnostics Monitor)
●
Electronic rating plate
(identification data)
●
Component-related messages
●
Detailed information in
accordance with SNMP profile
(optional)
●
Component status in
accordance with EDD
information
●
Detailed information in
accordance with EDD
information
●
User notes
●
Calling device-specific
condition monitoring functions
e.g. Diagnostics Monitor
(optional)
Components
with diagnostics
capability
You can find additional information about this in the section "Components with diagnostics capability
(Page 16)".
Global functions
Not available
●
Complete export of electronic rating plate including maintenance
status of all components
●
Filter functions in relation to the component state
●
Filter functions in relation to contents of the electronic rating plate
●
Exporting data of individual components
●
Manual change of the maintenance status of a component
●
Use of standard functions of the PCS 7 Operator Station, e.g. report
generation in process control
Component
-specific func‐
tions (2)
Not available
Calling HW Config online
Not available
Call
●
Component-specific Web portals
●
Web portals configured in Engineering
●
SIMATIC PDM for EDD-based components
●
Diagnostics Monitor for IPC objects
Licenses
Not required
Quantity and function-dependent
(1) Dependent on component used
(2) Dependent on component type used and use of an MS Client in the multiple-station system.
(3) Electronic Device Description
In the rest of the documentation, any differences are pointed out.
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The MS Basic and MS Standard versions of the maintenance station can be configured as MS
single-station system or as MS multiple-station system.
You can find more information on this in the sections "MS single station system (Page 21)"
and "MS multiple station system (Page 22)".
SIMATIC PDM MS can only be configured as an MS single-station system.
You can find additional information about this in the section "SIMATIC PDM MS (Page 25)".
Operating and monitoring on a PCS 7 Web client
You can use a PCS 7 Web client to operate and monitor an MS single-station system and MS
multiple-station system. Any existing limitations are described in the respective sections of the
manual.
Note
This function is not available for SIMATIC PDM MS.
3.2
Components with diagnostics capability
Which components can be monitored?
The components with diagnostics capability are displayed in the process control in the areas
subordinate to the diagnostics area.
The table shows an example of which components can be monitored and in which areas the
components are displayed.
Diagnostics for ...
Area
MS Ba‐
sic
MS Standard
SIMATIC
PDM MS
●
Siemens industrial PC, for example
–
Operator stations
–
BATCH stations
–
Route Control stations
–
Process Historian
–
SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX
●
Premium Server for SIMATIC PCS 7/PCs
from third party
PC stations
X
-
●
Switches, e.g. SCALANCE
●
OSM
●
ESM
●
Other components that support SNMP
services
–
e.g. printers, bridges, routers
Network ob‐
jects
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Diagnostics for ...
Area
MS Ba‐
sic
MS Standard
SIMATIC
PDM MS
●
CPU
●
CP
●
SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX
●
Interface module (IM) of the ET 200
families
(ET 200M, ET 200S, ET 200SP,
ET 200iSP,
ET 200pro)
●
Link modules
(DP/PA-Link, Y-Link, FF Link,
Compact FF Link)
AS/system
X
-
●
Interface module (IM) of the ET 200
families
●
Input and output modules of the ET 200
families
●
Failsafe modules
●
Link modules
●
PROFIBUS devices
●
PROFINET devices
●
Field devices (HART, PROFIBUS PA, ...)
●
Non-transparent couplers with
diagnostics capability
●
Diagnostic repeaters
Field devices
-
X
-
●
EDD objects can be detected by SIMATIC
PDM
●
Field devices (HART, PROFIBUS PA, ...)
●
Interface modules (IM) of the ET 200
families
●
Input and output modules of the ET 200
families
●
Link modules
●
Non-transparent couplers with
diagnostics capability
●
Station objects (gateways)
Field devices
-
X
●
User objects for which a diagnostics can
be generated by an application
User objects
-
X
-
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What is monitored in the PC stations area?
Monitored components
Constraints and displayed information
Siemens Industrial PC (IPC)
with Diagnostics Monitor diag‐
nostics program configured for
the IPC (ES, server, client, oth‐
er computers) and available
via SNMP
●
Monitoring for failure
●
Fan speed with limit values
●
Hard disk utilization with CCPerfmon limit values
●
Redundant power supply
●
Temperature, CPU, Board, etc.
●
Failure of a hard disk using RAID1
●
Failure of a connection
●
OS deactivated
●
Terminal adapter failure
●
Watchdog
●
Revision alarm
Third-party PC via SNMP
Premium Server for SIMAT‐
IC PCS 7 via SNMP
●
Identification data according to the SNMP profile MIB-II
●
Monitoring for failure
Third-party PC without SNMP
●
Identification data via WMI monitoring for failure
What is monitored in the network objects area?
Monitored components
Constraints and displayed information
SCALANCE X200, X300, X400,
X500, W700;
OSM/ESM
●
Group fault for monitoring the power supply error (red. infeed)
●
Port error
●
Ring redundancy error
The monitoring functions must be enabled in the components.
Third-party switch
●
Monitoring for failure, with support of the SNMP profile MIB-II
Printer
●
Monitoring for failure, with support of the SNMP profile MIB-II
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What is monitored in the AS/system area?
Monitored components
Constraints and displayed information
SIMATIC S7-4xx series CPU
●
Diagnostics information on CPU utilization
●
Utilization OB3x, OB8x and OB1
●
Reduction ratio of the OB3x in cases of overload
●
Display of the electronic rating plate based on the PNO
specification
If data cannot be read from the components, the data (if existing)
from the project is displayed.
●
Detailed error messages
●
Detailed maintenance status
The information is dependent on the firmware version of the CPU.
SIMATIC PCS 7 CPUs,
Interface modules (IM) of the ET
200 families and link modules
●
Display of the electronic rating plate based on the PNO
specification
If data cannot be read from the components, the data (if existing)
from the project is displayed.
●
Detailed error messages
●
Detailed maintenance status
What is monitored in the field objects area?
Monitored components
Constraints and displayed information
SIMATIC PCS 7 standard I/O
●
Display of the electronic rating plate based on the PNO
specification
If data cannot be read from the components, the data (if existing)
from the project is displayed.
●
Detailed error messages
●
Detailed maintenance status
PROFIBUS DP/PA field devices
(integrated via EDD)
●
Detailed device-specific/EDD-based diagnostics
●
Display of the electronic rating plate based on the PNO
specification
If data cannot be read from the components, the data (if existing)
from the project is displayed.
●
Detailed error messages
●
Detailed maintenance status
FF field devices (integrated via
EDD)
●
Process access via APL channel blocks
●
Detailed device-specific/EDD-based diagnostics
●
Display of the electronic rating plate (I&M data)
●
Detailed error messages
●
Detailed maintenance status
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Constraints and displayed information
PROFIBUS DP/PA standard
slaves (field devices integrated
via GSD)
●
Failure monitoring
●
Display of the electronic rating plate based on the PNO
specification
If data cannot be read from the components, the data (if existing)
from the project is displayed.
●
Maintenance status "Good" and "Maintenance alarm"
PROFINET standard slaves
(field devices integrated using
GSDML)
●
Failure monitoring
●
Display of the electronic rating plate based on the PNO
specification
If data cannot be read from the components, the data (if existing)
from the project is displayed.
●
Maintenance status "Good" and "Maintenance alarm"
HART field devices (integrated
via EDD into SIMATIC PCS 7
standard I/Os)
●
Detailed device-specific/EDD-based diagnostics
●
Display of electronic rating plate (based on specification of
HART Communication Fundation - HCF)
●
Detailed error messages
●
Detailed maintenance status
SIMATIC TIA objects
●
Failure monitoring
●
Display of the electronic rating plate based on the PNO
specification
If data cannot be read from the components, the data (if existing)
from the project is displayed.
●
Maintenance status "Good" and "Maintenance alarm"
SIMATIC PCS 7 add-on objects
(field devices integrated via
EDD)
●
Detailed device-specific/EDD-based diagnostics
●
Display of the electronic rating plate based on the PNO
specification
If data cannot be read from the components, the data (if existing)
from the project is displayed.
●
Detailed error messages
●
Detailed maintenance status
What is monitored in the field devices area for SIMATIC PDM MS?
Monitored components
Constraints and displayed information
Field devices
●
PROFIBUS DP/PA field devices (integrated via EDD)
●
PROFIBUS DP/PA Remote I/Os (integrated via EDD)
●
Ethernet field devices (integrated via EDD)
●
HART field devices (integrated via EDD)
●
Wireless HART field devices (integrated via EDD)
●
Modbus field devices (integrated via EDD)
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What is monitored in the user objects area for MS Standard?
Monitored components
Constraints and displayed information
User objects
●
Not communicative accessible components
●
Indirect diagnosed objects
●
Results of state monitoring functions
●
Components from the process device network view that are not
configured in HW Config, e.g., wireless HART field devices
Where is the information displayed?
You can find information on the states of individual PCS 7 components with diagnostic
capability on the maintenance station diagnostics screens.
The diagnostics screens only display data made available by the component or the project.
You can find information on the diagnostics screens in the section "Operator control and
monitoring (Page 89)".
3.3
MS single station system
MS single-station system in the OS single-station system
The maintenance station is operated on the engineering station.
Plant configuration
The MS single-station system has the following functionalities:
●
Operator station (OS)
●
Engineering station (ES)
●
Maintenance Station (MS)
●
SIMATIC PDM
The complete operator control and monitoring functionality for a PCS 7 project (plant/unit) is
located in one station. The OS areas and the "Diagnostics" area of the MS are displayed in
the overview area of the process control.
The "Diagnostics" area visualizes the diagnostics state via diagnostics screens, providing the
required operator control and monitoring functions.
The MS single-station system on the plant bus can be used in parallel with additional single-
station or multiple-station systems.
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The figure below shows an example plant configuration.
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Software and licensing
If monitoring of intelligent field devices is required, install the SIMATIC Process Device
Manager (SIMATIC PDM Server) add-on package on the engineering station.
You can find more information on software in the manual Process Control System PCS 7; PCS
7 PC Configuration.
For information on the current graduated licenses available for the various components of the
process control system and the correspondingly plant sizes that can be realized, refer to the
installation manual Process Control System PCS 7; Licenses and Quantity Structures.
3.4
MS multiple station system
MS multiple-station system in the OS multiple-station system
In distributed systems, the maintenance station is integrated into a client/server architecture.
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The MS server
●
Either configured on a separate PC station or on a PC station together with the OS server
●
Can be configured redundantly
●
Processes the process control messages which are visualized on the OS/MS client and/or
MS client
●
Can monitor network components via the OPC server at the plant bus if there is a connection
to the plant bus
The MS client can be configured as follows:
●
MS client on a PC station
The MS client visualizes the diagnostic status in the diagnostic area using diagnostic
screens and provides the required operator control and monitoring functions.
●
MS client and OS client on a PC station (OS/MS client)
The OS/MS client has the same functionality as an MS client on a PC station and the same
functionality as an OS client.
In addition to the diagnostic area, the overview visualizes the technological areas for
process control.
●
MS client on the engineering station
The MS client on the engineering station has the same functionality as an MS client on a
PC station.
In addition, the online view of the hardware configuration editor can be opened.
The MS client that is operated on the engineering station is disabled during configuration.
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The figure below shows an example plant configuration.
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You can find information on this in the section "Server data and downloading of a client
(Page 83)".
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On the MS server
The server data of all OS servers in the multiproject/project are automatically downloaded
to the MS server when the diagnostics structure is generated.
Software and licensing
If intelligent field devices have to be monitored, install the SIMATIC Process Device Manager
(SIMATIC PDM) on the engineering station.
You can find more information on the software in the manual Process Control System PCS 7;
PCS 7 PC Configuration.
For information on the current graduated licenses available for the various components of the
process control system and the correspondingly plant sizes that can be realized, refer to the
installation manual Process Control System PCS 7; Licenses and Quantity Structures.
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SIMATIC PDM MS
Plant configuration
SIMATIC PDM MS is a single-station system pre-configured as an IPC Microbox 427D. It is
designed for stand-alone use and is independent of the automation solution used. It is based
on a PCS 7 Maintenance Station. All operating and monitoring functions are executed on this
PC station.
SIMATIC PDM MS processes diagnostic information that is determined via SIMATIC PDM.
SIMATIC PDM MS uses diagnostic screens to visualize the diagnostic status in the diagnostic
area and provide the required operator control and monitoring functions.
The automation system is mapped in the software with one integrated AS RTX (WinLC RTX).
The diagnostic messages are produced in the integrated AS RTX and visualized on SIMATIC
PDM MS.
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The figure below shows an example plant configuration.
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Software and licensing
●
Enclosed Restore software
●
Current devices DVD of SIMATIC PDM
You have the option of expanding the quantity structure and functions of SIMATIC PDM MS.
The following licenses can be used for expansion:
●
The various levels of PDM TAG
●
Asset Tag for the PCS 7 Maintenance Station
Information on the individual products is available in the documents accompanying the product
release on the Internet under Technical Support http://www.siemens.com/automation/service
(http://www.siemens.com/automation/service).
For information on the current graduated licenses available for the various components of the
process control system and the correspondingly plant sizes that can be realized, refer to the
installation manual Process Control System PCS 7; Licenses and Quantity Structures.
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The following table lists documentation in which you can find additional information. All content
of the electronic manuals (PDF) can also be found in the online help (CHM).
Documentation
Purpose
Online help:
Help on PCS 7,
Configuration - Engineering System
Manual:
Process Control System PCS 7
Engineering System
The documentation supports you during configuration
with the SIMATIC Process Control System PCS 7 on
an engineering station.
Online help:
Help on PCS 7, Configuration - Operator Sta‐
tion
Manual:
Process Control System PCS 7
Operator Station
The documentation supports you during configuration
with the SIMATIC PCS 7 Process Control System on
an operator station.
Manual:
SIMATIC Logon,
SIMATIC Electronic Signature
This documentation supports you when setting up cen‐
tral access authorization administration with SIMATIC
Logon.
Online help and manual:
Process Control System PCS 7
PCS 7 Basic Library
This documentation describes the functions and block
I/Os of diagnostic blocks.
Online help and manual:
Process Control System PCS 7
PCS 7 Advanced Process Library
This documentation describes the functions, block I/Os,
and input/output fields of the associated faceplates.
Online help:
WinCC Information System
The documentation supports you in configuring the op‐
erator stations and in operating the operator stations in
the process control.
Manual:
Process Control System PCS 7
SIMATIC PDM
This documentation offers support during installation,
commissioning of the software, configuration of net‐
works and field devices, commissioning and using run‐
time functions.
Manual:
SIMATIC NET
S7 CPs for Industrial Ethernet (part BL1)
This documentation describes the configuration, instal‐
lation and commissioning of an IE/PB Link PN IO.
Manual
Process Control System PCS 7
Licenses and Quantity Structures
The document offers information on the latest grading
of licenses for the different components of the process
control system and the plant size you can achieve with
them.
Section "Calculating the asset tags (hardware compo‐
nents) for the maintenance station" of the document of‐
fers information on which diagnostics-capable compo‐
nents within a PCS 7 project are counted as asset tags.
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Process Control System PCS 7
PC Configuration
The document provides information about hardware
and software requirements and about the configuration
options of a PC station.
Manual
Process Control System PCS 7
Software update with utilization of new func‐
tions
The "Maintenance Station" section of the documents
provides information on migrating a Maintenance Sta‐
tion.
Manual
Process Control System PCS 7
Software update without utilization of new
functions
Additional documentation
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Configuring the maintenance stations
5
5.1
MS single station system overview
The following table lists the topics that include information and configuration instructions. The
sequence in the table corresponds to the recommended configuration sequence.
What?
MS
Basic
MS
Standard
General settings in the multiproject/project (Page 34)
X
X
Configuring the PC station for MS single station system (Page 35)
Configuring the monitoring of industrial PCs and network objects (Page 44)
Creation of the diagnostics structure (Page 49)
Advanced diagnostics settings (Page 54)
-
Configuring the user diagnostics (Page 69)
Setting up SIMATIC PDM (Page 76)
X
Overview of complete export (Page 76)
Overview of individual export (Page 77)
Engineering for maintenance (Page 78)
-
Creating/updating the diagnostic screens (Page 80)
X
Compilation and downloading of the Maintenance Station (Page 82)
Changes in the project (Page 84)
Integration by the Alarm Control Center (Page 195)
-
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MS multiple station system overview
5.2.1
MS Server overview
The following table lists the topics that include information and configuration instructions. The
sequence in the table corresponds to the recommended configuration sequence.
What?
MS
Basic
MS
Standard
General settings in the multiproject/project (Page 34)
X
X
How to configure a PC station for an engineering station (Page 36)
How to configure a PC station for an MS server (Page 37)
Configuring the monitoring of industrial PCs and network objects (Page 44)
Creation of the diagnostics structure (Page 49)
Advanced diagnostics settings (Page 54)
-
Configuring the user diagnostics (Page 69)
Setting up SIMATIC PDM (Page 76)
X
Overview of complete export (Page 76)
Overview of individual export (Page 77)
Engineering for maintenance (Page 78)
-
Creating/updating the diagnostic screens (Page 80)
X
Compilation and downloading of the Maintenance Station (Page 82)
Changes in the project (Page 84)
Integration by the Alarm Control Center (Page 195)
-
5.2.2
Redundant MS server overview
The following table lists the topics that include information and configuration instructions. The
sequence in the table corresponds to the recommended configuration sequence.
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General settings in the multiproject/project (Page 34)
X
X
How to configure a PC station for an engineering station (Page 36)
How to configure a PC station for an MS server (Page 37)
How to configure a PC station for the redundant partner (Page 38)
Configuring the monitoring of industrial PCs and network objects (Page 44)
Creation of the diagnostics structure (Page 49)
Advanced diagnostics settings (Page 54)
-
Configuring the user diagnostics (Page 69)
Setting up SIMATIC PDM (Page 76)
X
Overview of complete export (Page 76)
Overview of individual export (Page 77)
X
Engineering for maintenance (Page 78)
-
Creating/updating the diagnostic screens (Page 80)
X
Compilation and downloading of the Maintenance Station (Page 82)
Changes in the project (Page 84)
Integration by the Alarm Control Center (Page 195)
-
5.2.3
MS client or OS/MS client overview
The following table lists the topics that include information and configuration instructions. The
order in the table corresponds to the recommended configuration sequence.
What?
MS
Basic
MS
Standard
How to configure a PC station for an MS or OS/MS Client (Page 39)
X
X
Server data and downloading of a client (Page 83)
Changes in the project (Page 84)
5.3
Overview of SIMATIC PDM MS
The following table lists the topics that include information and configuration instructions. The
order in the table corresponds to the recommended configuration sequence.
What?
Configuration
SIMATIC PDM MS
General settings in the multiproject/project (Page 34)
X
Configuring the PC station for SIMATIC PDM MS (Page 40)
Configuring an IE/PB Link PN IO (Page 42)
Optional
Creation of the diagnostics structure (Page 49)
X
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SIMATIC PDM MS
Setting up SIMATIC PDM (Page 76)
X
Overview of complete export (Page 76)
Overview of individual export (Page 77)
Creating/updating the diagnostic screens (Page 80)
Compiling and downloading SIMATIC PDM MS (Page 82)
Changes in the project (Page 84)
Integration by the Alarm Control Center (Page 195)
Optional
5.4
General settings in the multiproject/project
MS single-station/multiple-station system overview
To monitor components with the maintenance station, check the settings specified in the
following table and adapt if necessary.
Setting
Location
Comment
Regional language and
language for display devices
SIMATIC Manager
Set a language in which the WinCC project is to be operated in
process control.
AS station name (1)
SIMATIC Manager
●
<=14 characters
●
No spaces
Designation of components (1)
HW Config
S7 program (1)
SIMATIC Manager
●
Message number range must be the same for all S7 programs
in the multiproject/project
●
The name of an S7 program may not be assigned twice
Diagnostic blocks (1)
The diagnostic blocks must be at least version V6.1.
Use a corresponding library, if necessary.
OS compilation mode
Area-oriented
Plant hierarchy setting (1)
The settings of the plant hierarchy must be the same in all projects
of the multiproject/project.
WinCC project type single-sta‐
tion project (2)
WinCC Explorer
The single-station project type must be selected in project prop‐
erties.
Group display hierarchy (1)
When user diagnostics is used, the group display hierarchy must
be automatically created.
(1) Only applies to MS Basic and MS Standard
(2) Only applies to SIMATIC PDM MS
Note
There is only one MS server within a multiproject/project.
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For more information about this, refer to the Process Control
System PCS 7 Engineering System manual and the Process Control System PCS 7; Operator
Station manual.
5.5
Configuring the PC station for MS single station system
Introduction
If you are already using an existing ES/OS single station system in the multiproject/project you
do not need to execute the following steps.
Requirement
The multiproject/project has been created.
Procedure
1. In the component view of the SIMATIC Manager, select the project into which you want to
insert the MS single station system.
2. Select the menu command Insert > Station > SIMATIC PC station.
A new SIMATIC PC station is inserted in the selected project.
3. Select the SIMATIC PC station, and then select Edit > Object Properties.
4. In the "Name:" input field, enter the name for the PC station.
5. Enter the Windows computer name in the "Computer name" input box.
6. Click "OK".
7. Select the SIMATIC PC station in the component view of the SIMATIC Manager.
8. In the detailed view, open HW Config by double-clicking the "Configuration" object.
The hardware configuration of the SIMATIC PC station opens.
9. If the hardware catalog is not visible, select the menu command View > Catalog.
The hardware catalog opens.
10.Under "SIMATIC PC Station > HMI" in the hardware catalog, select the WinCC application
and drag it into the configuration table.
11.If you want to monitor PC stations and/or network objects, under "SIMATIC PC Station >
User application > OPC server" in the hardware catalog select the OPC server and drag it
into the configuration table.
12.If you want to use SIMATIC PDM, under "SIMATIC PC Station > PDM" in the hardware
catalog, select the PDM application and drag it into the configuration table.
13.Insert any additional components, for example, network cards.
For Ethernet connections, it is recommended to use the IE General interface.
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14.If you want to monitor the CP 1623 / CP 1613 communications processor as a network
object, use the "Properties..." button to activate "IP protocol is used" in the object properties
of the CP in the "Interface" area of the "General" tab.
15.Select the menu command Save and Compile Station and close HW Config.
16.In the component view of the SIMATIC Manager, select the "[OS(*)]" object below the
SIMATIC PC station in the "WinCC Appl." hierarchy folder.
* is a number assigned by the system.
17.Select the menu command Edit > Object Properties.
The "Properties – OS: [Name of the OS]" dialog box opens.
18.In the "Name:" input field, enter a name for the WinCC project of the MS single station
system.
19.Select the "Target OS and Standby OS" tab.
–
Enter the path to the target OS computer in the "Path to target OS computer" input box.
–
Enter a symbolic computer name in the "Symbolic computer name" input box.
–
Select ">none>" from the drop-down list box in the "Standby OS" area.
20.Click "OK".
5.6
Configuring of PC stations for MS multiple station system
5.6.1
How to configure a PC station for an engineering station
Introduction
If you have already configured an Engineering Station (ES) in the multiproject/project and are
using SIMATIC PDM, you only have to execute the steps as of step 12.
Requirement
The multiproject/project has been created.
Procedure
1. In the component view of the SIMATIC Manager, select the multiproject/project into which
you want to insert the ES.
2. Select the menu command Insert > Station > SIMATIC PC station.
A new SIMATIC PC station is inserted in the selected multiproject/project.
3. Select the SIMATIC PC station, and then select Edit > Object Properties.
4. In the "Name:" input field, enter the name for the PC station.
5. Enter the Windows name of the ES in the "Computer Name" input box.
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6. Click "OK".
7. Select the SIMATIC PC station in the component view of the SIMATIC Manager.
8. In the detailed view, open HW Config by double-clicking the "Configuration" object.
The hardware configuration of the SIMATIC PC station opens.
9. If the hardware catalog is not visible, select the menu command View > Catalog.
The hardware catalog opens.
10.Under "SIMATIC PC Station > HMI" in the hardware catalog, select the WinCC application
and drag it into the configuration table.
11.Insert any additional components, for example, network cards.
For Ethernet connections, it is recommended to use the IE General interface.
12.If you want to monitor the CP 1623 / CP 1613 communications processor as a network
object, use the "Properties..." button to activate "IP protocol is used" in the object properties
of the CP in the "Interface" area of the "General" tab.
13.If you are using SIMATIC PDM, under "SIMATIC PC Station > PDM" in the hardware
catalog, select the PDM application and drag it into the configuration table.
14.Select the menu command Save and Compile Station and close HW Config.
15.Download the component configurator.
5.6.2
How to configure a PC station for an MS server
Introduction
If you are already using an existing OS server as MS server in the multiproject/project, you do
not need to execute the following steps.
Requirement
The multiproject/project has been created.
Procedure
1. In the component view of the SIMATIC Manager, select the multiproject/project into which
you want to insert the MS server.
2. Select the menu command Insert > Station > SIMATIC PC station.
A new SIMATIC PC station is inserted in the selected multiproject/project.
3. Select the SIMATIC PC station, and then select Edit > Object Properties.
4. In the "Name:" input field, enter the name for the PC station.
5. Enter the Windows name of the computer in the "Computer Name" input box.
6. Click "OK".
7. Select the SIMATIC PC station in the component view of the SIMATIC Manager.
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8. In the detailed view, open HW Config by double-clicking the "Configuration" object.
The hardware configuration of the SIMATIC PC station opens.
9. If the hardware catalog is not visible, select the menu command View > Catalog.
The hardware catalog opens.
10.Under "SIMATIC PC Station > HMI" in the hardware catalog, select the WinCC application
and drag it into the configuration table.
11.If you want to monitor PC stations and/or network objects, under "SIMATIC PC Station >
User application > OPC server" in the hardware catalog select the OPC server and drag it
into the configuration table.
12.Insert any additional components, for example, network cards.
For Ethernet connections, it is recommended to use the IE General interface.
13.If you want to monitor the CP 1623 / CP 1613 communications processor as a network
object, use the "Properties..." button to activate "IP protocol is used" in the object properties
of the CP in the "Interface" area of the "General" tab.
14.Select the menu command Save and Compile Station and close HW Config.
15.In the component view of the SIMATIC Manager, select the "[OS(*)]" object below the
SIMATIC PC station in the "WinCC Appl." hierarchy folder of the MS server.
* is a number assigned by the system.
16.Select the menu command Edit > Object Properties.
The "Properties – OS [name of OS]" dialog box opens.
17.In the "Name:" input field, enter a name for the WinCC project of the MS server.
18.Select the "Target OS and Standby OS" tab.
–
Enter the path to the target OS computer in the "Path to target OS computer" input box.
–
Enter a symbolic computer name in the "Symbolic computer name" input box.
–
Select the following from the drop-down list box in the "Standby OS" area:
If you not configure the MS server redundantly, select ">none>".
If you configure the MS server redundantly, select the redundant partner. You can only
select the partner if it has been configured.
19.Click "OK".
5.6.3
How to configure a PC station for the redundant partner
Introduction
If you are already using the redundant partner of an OS server in the multiproject/project, you
do not need to execute the following steps.
Requirement
The multiproject/project has been created.
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1. In the component view of the SIMATIC Manager, select the multiproject/project into which
you want to insert the redundant partner.
2. Select the menu command Insert > Station > SIMATIC PC station.
A new SIMATIC PC station is inserted in the selected multiproject/project.
3. Select the SIMATIC PC station, and then select Edit > Object Properties.
4. In the "Name:" input field, enter the name for the PC station.
5. Enter the Windows name of the computer in the "Computer Name" input box.
6. Click "OK".
7. Select the SIMATIC PC station in the component view of the SIMATIC Manager.
8. In the detailed view, open HW Config by double-clicking the "Configuration" object.
The hardware configuration of the SIMATIC PC station opens.
9. If the hardware catalog is not visible, select the menu command View > Catalog.
The hardware catalog opens.
10.Under "SIMATIC PC Station > HMI" in the hardware catalog, select the WinCC application
(stby) and drag it into the configuration table:
11.Insert any additional components, for example, network cards.
For Ethernet connections, it is recommended to use the IE General interface.
12.If you want to monitor the CP 1623 / CP 1613 communications processor as a network
object, use the "Properties..." button to activate "IP protocol is used" in the object properties
of the CP in the "Interface" area of the "General" tab.
13.Select the menu command Save and Compile Station and close HW Config.
14.In the component view of the SIMATIC Manager, select the "[OS(*)_StBy]" object below
the SIMATIC PC station in the "WinCC Appl." hierarchy folder (Stby.).
* is a number assigned by the system.
15.Select the menu command Edit > Object Properties.
The "Properties – Standby OS: [Name of the OS]" dialog box opens.
16.Select the "Target OS and Master OS" tab and enter the path to the target OS computer.
17.Click "OK".
5.6.4
How to configure a PC station for an MS or OS/MS Client
Introduction
You can operate the MS Client or OS/MS Client on the Engineering Station or a separate PC.
Requirement
The multiproject/project has been created.
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1. In the component view of the SIMATIC Manager, select the multiproject/project into which
you want to insert the MS client.
2. Select the menu command Insert > Station > SIMATIC PC station.
A new SIMATIC PC station is inserted in the selected multiproject/project.
3. Select the SIMATIC PC station, and then select Edit > Object Properties.
4. In the "Name:" input field, enter the name for the PC station.
5. Enter the name in the "Computer name" input field.
–
If you are running the MS client on a separate PC station, enter the Windows computer
name of the target computer.
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If you are operating the MS client as MS client on the engineering station, enter the
Windows computer name of the engineering station.
6. Click "OK".
7. Select the SIMATIC PC station in the component view of the SIMATIC Manager.
8. In the detailed view, open HW Config by double-clicking the "Configuration" object.
The hardware configuration of the SIMATIC PC station opens.
9. If the hardware catalog is not visible, select the menu command View > Catalog.
The hardware catalog opens.
10.Under "SIMATIC PC Station > HMI" in the hardware catalog, select the WinCC application
client and drag it into the configuration table.
11.Insert other components.
12.Select the menu command Save and Compile Station and close HW Config.
13.In the component view of the SIMATIC Manager, select the "[OSC]" object underneath the
MS client's SIMATIC PC station.
14.Select the menu command Edit > Object Properties.
The "Properties – Client OS: [Name of the OS]" dialog box opens.
15.In the "Name:" input field, enter a name for the WinCC project of the MS client.
16.Click "OK".
5.7
Configuring the PC station for SIMATIC PDM MS
Requirement
The project has been created.
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1. In the component view of the SIMATIC Manager, select the project into which you want to
add SIMATIC PDM MS.
2. Select the menu command Insert > Station > SIMATIC PC station.
A new SIMATIC PC station is inserted in the selected multiproject/project.
3. Select the SIMATIC PC station, and then select Edit > Object Properties.
4. In the "Name:" input field, enter the name for the PC station.
5. Enter the Windows name of the computer in the "Computer Name" input box.
6. Click "OK".
7. Select the SIMATIC PC station in the component view of the SIMATIC Manager.
8. In the detailed view, open HW Config by double-clicking the "Configuration" object.
The hardware configuration of the SIMATIC PC station opens.
9. If the hardware catalog is not visible, select the menu command View > Catalog.
The hardware catalog opens.
10.Under "SIMATIC PC Station > Controller > WinLC RTX" in the hardware catalog, select the
required "WinLC-RTX" application and drag it into the configuration table.
Note
Note that only one WinLC RTX can be added.
11.Under "SIMATIC PC Station > HMI" in the hardware catalog, select the WinCC application
and drag it into the configuration table.
12.Select the PDM application under "SIMATIC PC Station > PDM" in the hardware catalog
and drag it to the configuration table.
13.Insert any additional components, for example, network cards.
For Ethernet connections, it is recommended to use the IE General interface.
14.Select the menu command Save and Compile Station and close HW Config.
15.In the component view of the SIMATIC Manager, select the "[OS(*)]" object below the
SIMATIC PC station in the "WinCC Appl." hierarchy folder.
* is a number assigned by the system.
16.Select the menu command Edit > Object Properties.
The "Properties – OS: [Name of the OS]" dialog box opens.
17.In the "Name:" input field, enter a name for the WinCC project of SIMATIC PDM MS.
18.Select the "Target OS and Standby OS" tab.
–
Enter the path to the target OS computer in the "Path to target OS computer" input box.
–
Enter a symbolic computer name in the "Symbolic computer name" input box.
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Select ">none>" from the drop-down list box in the "Standby OS" area.
19.Click "OK".
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Configuring an IE/PB Link PN IO
Introduction
The IE/PB Link PN IO link module is used as a gateway to ensure that SIMATIC PDM MS has
access to all PROFIBUS DP slaves connected to the lower-level PROFIBUS.
The IE/PB Link PN IO link module connects the two network types, Industrial Ethernet and
PROFIBUS.
Requirement
The project has been created.
Step 1 - Create a SIMATIC 300 station
1. Select the project into which you want to insert the SIMATIC 300 station in the component
view of the SIMATIC Manager.
2. Select the menu command Insert > Station > SIMATIC 300 station.
A new SIMATIC 300 station is inserted into the selected project.
3. Select the SIMATIC PC station, and then select Edit > Object Properties.
4. In the "Name:" input field, enter the name for the SIMATIC 300 station.
5. Click "OK".
Step 2 - Configure IE/PB Link PN IO link module in the SIMATIC 300 station
1. Select the SIMATIC 300 station in the component view of the SIMATIC Manager.
2. In the detailed view, open HW Config by double-clicking the "Hardware" object.
The hardware configuration of the SIMATIC 300 station opens.
3. If the hardware catalog is not visible, select the menu command View > Catalog.
4. Select the device type Gateway – IE/PB Link PN IO in the hardware catalog under "SIMATIC
300".
Note
Note that the IE/PB Link PN IO link module is a special configuration component.
No other components, such as profile rails or modules, can be placed in the S7-300 station
apart from this component.
5. Create an Ethernet network.
6. Assign parameters for the Ethernet network using the following data:
–
IP address
–
S7 subnet ID
7. Create a PROFIBUS network.
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8. Assign parameters for the PROFIBUS network using the following data:
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Address
–
"No DP" mode
9. Select the "Activate data record gateway" check box for the IE/PB Link PN IO link module.
10.Transfer the parameters to the IE/PB Link PN IO link module.
11.Note down the following information:
–
The S7 subnet ID and the IP address of the Ethernet network
–
The DP master address for the PROFIBUS network
12.Repeat the procedure for any other IE/PB Link PN IO link modules.
Note
Use the same S7 subnet ID for the Ethernet network for any further IE/PB Link PN IO link
modules.
Step 3 - Configure IE/PB Link PN IO link module in the process device network view
1. Configure an Ethernet network in the process device network view.
2. Assign parameters for the Ethernet network with the S7 subnet ID.
3. Configure the IE/PB Link PN IO link module in this Ethernet network.
4. Assign parameters for the IE/PB Link PN IO link module using the following data:
–
With the S7 subnet ID
–
With the corresponding IP address
–
With the corresponding DP master address
5. Repeat the procedure for any other IE/PB Link PN IO link modules.
Additional information
For additional information on this topic, refer to the SIMATIC NET; S7-CPs for Industrial
Ethernet and PCS 7 Process Control System; SIMATIC PDM manuals.
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Configuring the monitoring of industrial PCs and network objects
5.9.1
Requirements
Introduction
Note
You can monitor the industrial PCs and network objects for the following maintenance station
versions:
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MS Basic
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MS Standard
The programs or services listed in the following table must be available and configured to
monitor industrial PCs and network objects.
Application/service
MS single-station sys‐
tem
MS multiple station sys‐
tem
SIMATIC PDM MS
OPC Server
MS single-station sys‐
tem
●
MS server
●
Redundant partner
of the MS server
Not supported
NDIS adapter
SNMP service
On each industrial PC
to be monitored
Diagnostics Monitor
Programs and services
●
OPC Server
–
OPC (OLE for Process Control) is an interface for data exchange in automation
engineering.
–
It is set up in HW Config.
You can find information about this in the following sections.
●
NDIS adapter
–
For monitoring of components on the plant bus, if access to the plant bus is provided
via a communication processor (CP 1623 / CP 1613).
–
The NDIS adapter must be configured.
You can find more information about this in the manual Process Control System PCS 7;
PCS 7 PC Configuration.
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SNMP is the Simple Network Management Protocol that is used to manage networks.
–
The SNMP service must be configured.
You can find more information about this in the manual Process Control System PCS 7;
PCS 7 PC Configuration.
A network connection must be available to the components with SNMP functionality to be
included in the diagnostics.
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Diagnostics Monitor
–
Diagnostics Monitor is a diagnostics tool that provides the diagnostic data required from
SIEMENS industrial PCs.
–
Diagnostics Monitor is called in the header of the faceplate in process control.
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Diagnostics Monitor must be installed and configured.
You can find more information about this in the manual Process Control System PCS 7;
PCS 7 PC Configuration.
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Additional settings
Start the Web server
Start the Management Explorer.
Select Options > Web server.
Authorize Diagnostics Monitor Web server in the Windows firewall
Open the firewall.
Create a new exception/rule for the "MiniWebService.exe" program.
This file is accessed via the Windows Start menu, submenu ...\Siemens\Automation
\DiagnosticManagement\WebServer_DM\Bin.
5.9.2
Device profiles and community
Introduction
If an SNMP-compatible component is configured in the OPC server, a device profile and a
community must be assigned to this SNMP-compatible component.
Overview
The following table shows the assignment of the community to the device profile.
Components
Device profile
Community
SCALANCE series X200
Profile_SCALANCE_X200_Vxy.txt
public
SCALANCE series X200 RNA
Profile_SCALANCE_X200RNA_Vxy.txt
SCALANCE series X300
SCALANCE series X400
Profil_SCALANCE_X300X400_Vxy.txt
SCALANCE series XM400
Profil_SCALANCE_XM400_Vxy.txt
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SCALANCE series X500
Profil_SCALANCE_X500_Vxy.txt
public
SCALANCE series W700
Profil_SCALANCE_W700_Vxy.txt
ESM/OSM
Profil_OSM_Vxy.txt
Siemens IPC (Industrial PC)
Profil_IPC_Vxy.txt
SOL
Other devices,
for example third-party PCs, premium
servers for SIMATIC PCS 7, network
adapters, switches
MIB-II_V10.txt
Determine the community configured
in the device.
All devices that were integrated by
means of import, but are not to be dis‐
played
No SNMP
-
Note
"No SNMP" as device profile has the following effects on the diagnostic screens:
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No asset object is created for the network component.
●
The asset object of a PC station is created for an industrial PC.
5.9.3
How to assign components with SNMP functionality to the OPC server
Naming rules
Aspects to be taken into account when naming components with SNMP functionality:
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Do not use spaces or special characters in module names.
●
For IPCs, assign module names that correspond to the computer name of the IPC in the
SIMATIC Manager.
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For all other modules, assign module names that are different from the existing computer
names of PC stations in the project.
●
If you use two separate Ethernet networks in your configuration, make sure that both the
names and the IP addresses of the modules are unique across the network.
Requirements
●
The HW configuration for the PC objects and network objects is completed.
●
The OPC server has been inserted.
You will find more information on this subject in the following sections:
–
Configuring the PC station for MS single station system (Page 35)
–
How to configure a PC station for an MS server (Page 37)
–
Configuring the PC station for SIMATIC PDM MS (Page 40)
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1. Select the OPC server in HW Config, and then select the menu command Edit > Object
Properties....
The "Properties – OPC server" dialog box opens.
2. Open the "SNMP" tab.
3. Enter at least 1000 ms in the "Cycle time" input box.
You can obtain additional information with the "Help" button.
4. Click "Edit plant configuration".
The "Edit plant configuration" dialog box opens.
5. Click "Import".
All objects configured in your project with an IP address are imported.
Note
When you import a CP 1623 / CP 1613, the IP address of the HW Config is imported. If
necessary, replace this TCP/IP address with an NDIS IP address.
6. Double-click the node.
The "Edit node" dialog box opens.
7. Enter the following data for the imported devices.
–
Name:
Enter a name.
–
IP address:
If necessary, change the IP address.
–
Device profile and community:
You can find additional information about this in the section "Device profiles and
community (Page 45)".
Note
Note that these community name entries are case sensitive.
The community name in the "Edit Node" and "Add Node" dialog boxes must match the
community name stored in the respective device.
–
Timeout:
Enter a value of 9000 ms or higher, depending on the number of components to be
monitored.
You can obtain additional information with the "Help" button.
–
SNMP optimization
Activate the check box.
–
Comment:
You can enter a comment in this field. This comment is visualized in the faceplate of the
process control system.
8. Click "OK".
The "Edit nodes" dialog box closes and you return to the "Edit plant configuration" dialog
box.
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9. Click the "Add" button if you want to insert IPCs or other components with SNMP
functionality.
The "Add node" dialog box opens.
10.Enter all required data.
Proceed as described in item 7.
11.Click "OK".
The "Add node" dialog box closes and you return to the "Edit plant configuration" dialog
box.
12.Insert additional nodes as required.
13.Click "OK".
The configuration is complete.
14.Compile and download the hardware configuration.
Additional information on this is available in the Process Control System PCS 7;
Engineering System manual.
5.9.4
How to insert the OPC server into the redundant partner
Requirement
The OPC server is configured in the MS server.
You can find additional information on this topic in the section "How to assign components with
SNMP functionality to the OPC server (Page 46)".
Procedure
1. In SIMATIC Manager, open the component view.
2. Select the SIMATIC PC station of the MS server.
3. In the detailed view, open HW Config by double-clicking the "Configuration" object.
The hardware configuration of the SIMATIC PC station opens.
4. Select the OPC server.
5. Select Edit > Copy from the menu.
6. Select the SIMATIC PC station of the redundant partner.
7. In the detailed view, open HW Config by double-clicking the "Configuration" object.
The hardware configuration of the SIMATIC PC station opens.
8. Select the position for the OPC server.
9. Select the Edit > Paste command.
10.Select the Station > Save and Compile command.
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How to transfer the OPC configuration to the WinCC project
Introduction
Data tags, alarm tags and alarm texts for all components with SNMP functionality are
generated in the WinCC project with tag export.
Requirements
●
The diagnostic structure has been created.
●
The maintenance station has been compiled.
Procedure
1. Select the OPC server in HW Config, and then select Edit > Object Properties... .
The "Properties – OPC server" dialog box opens.
2. Open the "SNMP" tab.
3. In the "Tag export" group, select the check box
–
"Export complete plant configuration" upon initial tag export
–
"Export changes only" upon all subsequent tag exports
4. Click "Export Tags for WinCC".
5. Click "OK".
The dialog box closes.
5.10
Creation of the diagnostics structure
5.10.1
Information on diagnostics structure and plant hierarchy
Diagnostics structure in the plant hierarchy
The diagnostics structure is a folder structure in the plant hierarchy and is automatically created
by the system. The number of hierarchy levels is limited to 8.
The diagnostics hierarchy folder is the top hierarchy folder; it maps the area-forming level for
the OS (area selection button in overview of process control). Depending on the set level OS
area in the plant hierarchy, a maximum of three folders is created with the name "Diagnostics".
The hierarchy folders with the names AS objects, field devices, network objects, and PC
stations are created on the same hierarchy level below the diagnostics hierarchy folder that
maps the OS area. The version of the maintenance station and the existing objects determine
which hierarchy folders are created.
The names of the automatically generated hierarchy folders cannot be changed.
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Settings in the plant hierarchy
The following settings are made for the maintenance station in the "Plant hierarchy - Settings"
dialog box:
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Number of hierarchy levels (1)
●
Area-forming level for the OS (1)
●
Creation of the diagnostics structure
●
Version of the Maintenance Station
●
Setting for deriving names in the PH
●
Selection of the maintenance station
(1) Note: Applies to all multiprojects/projects
Information on configuration of settings in the plant hierarchy is available in the following
section.
Additional information
You can find additional information on this topic in the section "Relationship between the
diagnostic structure and version (Page 52)".
5.10.2
How to make the settings in the plant hierarchy
Requirements for MS single-station system and MS multiple-station system
●
The multiproject/project has been created.
●
The hardware configuration is completed.
●
The network configuration is completed.
●
The basic parameter assignment for all components is available offline.
Requirements for SIMATIC PDM MS
●
The project was not created as multiproject.
●
The hardware configuration is completed
●
The plant configuration is completed.
●
The configuration of PC stations and network components (optional) is completed.
●
The naming of components regarding LID and TAG is completed.
●
All components in the process device network view are configured.
●
The used IE/PB Links PN IO are configured.
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1. Open the plant view in the SIMATIC Manager.
2. Select the object in the tree view:
–
If you are using a multiproject, select the object "[name of the project] MP".
–
If you are using a single project, select the object "[name of the project]".
3. Select the menu command Options > Plant Hierarchy > Settings... .
4. If you have selected a multiproject, the "Plant Hierarchy - Settings" dialog box opens.
Select the project whose settings you wish to use as a template for the plant hierarchy.
–
Click "OK".
The "Customize Plant Hierarchy" dialog box opens.
–
Proceed to step 6.
5. If you have selected an individual project or a project within a multiproject, the "Plant
Hierarchy - Settings" dialog box opens.
6. Define the settings for the relevant levels.
Remember that the settings of the plant hierarchy within the multiproject/project are to be
uniform.
7. Activate the "Derive picture hierarchy from the plant hierarchy" check box.
If you do not wish to derive the diagnostic screens from the plant hierarchy for your plant
areas, deactivate the "Picture Tree" check box in the dialog for compiling the OS.
Configure the plant hierarchy for the diagnostic screens in the WinCC project in the Picture
Tree editor.
8. Enable the "Derive diagnostic screens from the plant hierarchy" check box.
9. Specify the version.
Enable the appropriate option button:
–
"Maintenance Station Standard (license required)" option button
–
"Maintenance Station Basic (overview screens only)" option button
–
"Maintenance Station PDM (no AS diagnostics)" option button
10.When creating/updating the diagnostic screens, specify whether the names of the created
hierarchy folders should be derived from the name or the commentary for the hardware
components. Enable the appropriate option button:
–
"Derive PH names from the names of the hardware components" option button
–
"Derive PH names from the comments of the hardware components" option button
Since there are no restrictions on the characters that can be used for the comment texts,
you can use any type of name.
11.Click "OK".
The "Define Maintenance Station" dialog box opens and all OSs available in the multiproject/
project are shown.
12.Select the OS you want to define as Maintenance Station.
13.Click "OK".
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In a multiproject, the "Diagnostics" hierarchy folder is inserted in all the projects within the
multiproject.
●
The standard diagnostic structure with the hierarchy folders "AS Objects", "Field Devices",
"Network Objects", and "PC Stations" is automatically created in the project with the MS
server. The structure for the user diagnostics must be created manually.
●
In the other projects of the multiproject, only the "AS Objects" and "Field Devices" hierarchy
folders are created automatically within the diagnostics structure.
Note that the diagnostics structure depends on the selected type.
If the second or third level is activated for the OS area, a structure of two or three "Diagnostics"
folders is created in the plant hierarchy.
5.10.3
Relationship between the diagnostic structure and version
Introduction
The diagnostic structure is created differently depending on the version of the maintenance
station.
Diagnostic structure MS Basic version
The table shows an example of the diagnostic structure.
Areas and levels
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Diagnos‐
tics
AS/system
-
Network
objects
PC sta‐
tions
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Diagnostic structure – MS Standard version
The table shows an example of the diagnostic structure.
Areas and levels
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Diagnostics
AS/system
AS objects
AS detail
view
-
DP master
system
DP nodes
-
PROFINET
IO system
PN nodes
-
Field devices
AS objects
without their
own group
display
DP master
system
DP nodes
Modules
HART field
devices
-
PA field devi‐
ces
-
PROFINET
IO system
PN nodes
Modules
HART field
devices
-
PA field devi‐
ces
-
DP nodes
Network ob‐
jects
-
PC stations
User objects
Depending on the configuration in the plant hierarchy
Diagnostic structure – SIMATIC MS PDM version
The table shows an example of the diagnostic structure.
Areas and levels
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Diagnos‐
tics
Field devi‐
ces
Depending on the configuration in SIMATIC PDM
Network ob‐
jects
-
PC stations
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Advanced diagnostics settings
5.11.1
"Maintenance functions" tab
5.11.1.1
Configuring maintenance links
Introduction
In process control, links to freely configurable web pages can be called in the overview screen
and the header area of the faceplates; these web pages are used to support the diagnostic
measures.
10 link objects are automatically created by the system.
Automatically created link objects are:
Maintenance link1 to Maintenance link10.
The properties are managed in one language.
A link object has the properties "Name:" and "URL:".
The name of the target address is entered in the "Name:" entry field.
The target address is entered in the "URL:" entry field.
You can change the properties of link objects.
You can restore the diagnostic settings for all lists in the tab using the "Set Default Settings"
button.
Note
This function is available if you configured the Maintenance Station in the MS Standard version.
Rule
●
Maintenance links are always valid for the entire multiproject/project.
●
The number of link objects is limited to 10.
Display of the link objects, if this is configured:
–
In the overview screen, link object 1 to 10
–
In the header of the faceplate link, object 1 to 3
●
The automatically generated link objects can be renamed.
●
The name of the link object contains a maximum of 24 characters.
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The web address consists of up to 256 characters.
●
The name and the web address to the web page are configured in the object properties of
the link object.
Note
Ensure that the target address is accessible during process control.
Requirement
The Maintenance Station has been created.
Procedure
1. Open the plant view in the SIMATIC Manager.
2. Select the object in the tree view:
–
If you are using a multiproject, select the object "[name of the project] MP".
–
If you are using a single project, select the object "[name of the project]".
3. Select the menu command Options > Plant Hierarchy > Advanced Diagnostics Settings... .
The "Advanced Diagnostics Settings" dialog box opens.
4. Select the "Functions for maintenance" tab
5. In the "Maintenance links" area, select the maintenance link whose existing properties you
want to change.
6. Click "Properties...".
The "Properties maintenance link" dialog box opens.
7. Enter the desired name for the link object in the "Name:" entry field.
8. Enter the target address in the "URL:" entry field.
9. Click "OK".
The "Properties maintenance link" dialog box closes.
10.Click "OK".
The "Advanced Diagnostics Settings" dialog box closes.
Result
After OS compilation and subsequent download, the modified text is displayed in the process
control.
Additional information
You can find additional information on the overview screen in the section "Calling web pages
via maintenance links (Page 97).
You can find additional information on the faceplate in the section "Screen window title and
header (Page 132).
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Configuring maintenance targets for individual export
Introduction
Maintenance targets can be selected for storage of individual export files in the process control.
The selection is made in the "Maintenance" view of the faceplate.
A target object is created automatically by the system.
Automatically created target object:
The name is Default target. The path is project directory ...\wincproj\.
A target object has the properties "Name:" and "Path:".
The name of the target path is entered in the "Name:" entry field.
The target path for the individual export file is entered in the "Path:" entry field.
You can add, change and/or delete target objects.
You can restore the diagnostic settings for all lists in the tab using the "Set Default Settings"
button.
Note
This function is available if you configured the Maintenance Station in the MS Standard version.
Target directory
The target directory can be configured as a local or network directory.
Target directory
Example of a target directory
Storage location
Local target direc‐
tory
D:\folder
On the MS server which is the master at the
time export is initiated, in the configured path
Network target di‐
rectory
\\computer name\shared drive\fold‐
er
On the specified computer in the configured
path
Note
We recommend that you configure the target directory as a network target directory for a plant
configuration with an MS server and a standby MS server. This will ensure that the export file
is always stored in the same "location", regardless of which MS server is the master at the
time the export is initiated.
Rules
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Maintenance targets are always valid for the entire multiproject/project.
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The name of the target object has a length of not more than 24 characters.
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The name of the target object is managed in one language.
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The maximum length of the target directory is 256 characters.
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The Maintenance Station has been created.
Procedure
The following section describes how to configure, change and delete a target object.
To open the "Advanced Diagnostics Settings" dialog, follow the steps below.
1. Open the plant view in the SIMATIC Manager.
2. Select the object in the tree view:
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If you are using a multiproject, select the object "[name of the project] MP".
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If you are using a single project, select the object "[name of the project]".
3. Select the menu command Options > Plant Hierarchy > Advanced Diagnostics Settings... .
The "Advanced Diagnostics Settings" dialog box opens.
4. Select the "Functions for maintenance" tab
Configuring the maintenance target
1. Click "Add..." in the "Maintenance targets" area.
The "Add maintenance target" dialog box opens.
2. Enter the name for the target object in the "Name" entry field.
3. Click "Browse".
4. Select the required target directory.
The target directory is entered in the "Path:" entry field.
5. Click "OK".
The "Add maintenance targets" dialog box closes.
6. Click "OK".
The "Advanced Diagnostics Settings" dialog box closes.
Changing maintenance target properties
1. In the "Maintenance targets" area, select the target object whose properties you want to
change.
2. Click "Properties...".
The "Properties maintenance target" dialog box opens.
3. Make the desired changes.
4. Click "OK".
The "Properties maintenance target" dialog box closes.
5. Click "OK".
The "Advanced Diagnostics Settings" dialog box closes.
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Deleting maintenance targets
1. In the "Maintenance targets" area, select the maintenance target you want to delete.
2. Click "Delete".
The target object is deleted.
3. Click "OK".
The "Advanced Diagnostics Settings" dialog box closes.
Result
After OS compilation and subsequent download, the modified text is displayed in the process
control.
Additional information
You can find additional information on selecting maintenance targets in the section
""Maintenance" view (Page 146)".
5.11.1.3
Configuring maintenance actions
Introduction
An action to be performed can be assigned to a requested maintenance action in the process
control. The assignment is made in the "Maintenance" view of the faceplate.
Seven action objects are created automatically by the system.
Automatically created action objects are:
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Disassembly
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Device swap
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Calibration
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Zero adjustment
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Cleaning
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Service
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Other
Texts for the automatically created maintenance actions are available in multiple languages.
You can find information on this in the Process Control System PCS 7; Operator Station
configuration manual, section "Setting languages".
An action object has the properties "Name:" and "Name for user:".
The name of the maintenance action is entered in the "Name:" entry field.
The name that a maintenance engineer can select from the drop-down list is entered in the
"Name for user:" entry field.
You can add, change and/or delete action objects.
The number of action objects is not limited.
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You can restore the diagnostic settings for all lists in the tab using the "Set Default Settings"
button.
Note
This function is available if you configured the Maintenance Station in the MS Standard version.
Rules
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Maintenance actions are always valid for the entire multiproject/project.
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The name of an action object contains a maximum of 24 characters.
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The name of the action object is managed in one language.
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The text in the "Name for user:" field is managed in multiple languages.
You can find information on this in the section "Configuring multilingual texts (Page 63)".
Requirements
The Maintenance Station has been created.
Procedure
The following section describes how to configure, change and delete an action object.
To open the "Advanced Diagnostics Settings" dialog, follow the steps below.
1. Open the plant view in the SIMATIC Manager.
2. Select the object in the tree view:
–
If you are using a multiproject, select the object "[name of the project] MP".
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If you are using a single project, select the object "[name of the project]".
3. Select the menu command Options > Plant Hierarchy > Advanced Diagnostics Settings... .
The "Advanced Diagnostics Settings" dialog box opens.
4. Select the "Functions for maintenance" tab
Add maintenance action
1. Click "Add..." in the "Maintenance actions" group.
The "Add maintenance action" dialog box opens.
2. Enter the name for the action object in the "Name:" entry field.
3. Click inside the "Name for user:" entry field.
The text is applied in the "Name for user:" entry field.
4. If you want to change the text in the "Name for user:" entry field, enter the desired text.
5. Click "OK".
The "Add maintenance actions" dialog box closes.
6. Click "OK".
The "Advanced Diagnostics Settings" dialog box closes.
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Changing maintenance action properties
1. In the "Maintenance actions" group, select the action object whose properties you want to
change.
2. Click "Properties...".
The "Properties maintenance action" dialog box opens.
The previous entries are displayed in the input dialog.
3. If you want to change the text in the "Name:" entry field, enter the desired text.
Proceed to step 5.
4. If you want to change the text in the "Name for user:" entry field, enter the desired text.
Click "OK".
The "Advanced Diagnostics Settings" dialog box opens.
–
If the change does not affect the other languages, click "No".
–
If the change affects the other languages, click "Yes".
The "Advanced Diagnostics Settings" dialog box closes.
5. Click "OK".
The "Maintenance action properties" dialog box closes.
6. Click "OK".
The "Advanced Diagnostics Settings" dialog box closes.
Deleting a maintenance action
1. In the "Maintenance actions" group, select the action object you want to delete.
2. Click "Delete".
The action object is deleted.
3. Click "OK".
The "Advanced Diagnostics Settings" dialog box closes.
Result
After OS compilation and subsequent download, the modified text is displayed in the process
control.
Additional information
You can find additional information on multilingual configuration of maintenance actions in the
section "Configuring multilingual texts (Page 63)".
You can find additional information on languages in the Process Control System PCS 7;
Operator Station configuration manual, section "Setting languages".
You can find additional information on assigning a maintenance action in the section
""Maintenance" view (Page 146)".
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Configuring maintenance information
Introduction
In PCS 7 V8.2 and higher, user-specific maintenance information texts can be configured in
the process control for displaying detailed diagnostic information in the faceplate.
Sixteen information objects are created automatically by the system.
Automatically created information objects are:
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External service request, no additional information
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Service interval reached
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Different operating state
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Different performance parameters
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Auxiliary energy problem
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Auxiliary material problem
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Mechanical problem
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Electrical problem
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Pneumatic problem
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Calibration request
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Measuring circuit check
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Process-related event
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Cleaning request
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Emptying request
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Wear reserve undershot
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Degree of pollution high
Texts for the automatically created maintenance information are available in multiple
languages.
You can find information on this in the Process Control System PCS 7; Operator Station
configuration manual, section "Setting languages"
An information object has the properties "Name:" and "Name for user:".
The name of the maintenance information is entered in the "Name:" entry field.
The name that is displayed in the faceplate is entered in the "Name for user:" entry field.
You can change the properties of information objects.
You can restore the diagnostic settings for all lists in the tab using the "Set Default Settings"
button.
Note
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Maintenance information is always valid for the entire multiproject/project.
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The number of maintenance information objects is limited to 16.
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The name of the information object is managed in one language and cannot be changed.
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Maintenance information created by the system can be adapted on a user-specific basis.
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The text in the "Name for user:" field is managed in multiple languages.
You can find information on this in the section "Configuring multilingual texts (Page 63)".
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The following applies to a project created in PCS 7 versions before V8.2.
The maintenance information in the faceplate pre-assigned by the system is only displayed
if the "Advanced Diagnostics Settings" dialog has been opened and confirmed with "OK".
Requirements
The Maintenance Station has been created.
Procedure
1. Open the plant view in the SIMATIC Manager.
2. Select the object in the tree view:
–
If you are using a multiproject, select the object "[name of the project] MP".
–
If you are using a single project, select the object "[name of the project]".
3. Select the menu command Options > Plant Hierarchy > Advanced Diagnostics Settings... .
The "Advanced Diagnostics Settings" dialog box opens.
4. Select the "Functions for maintenance" tab
5. In the "Maintenance information" group, select the information object whose properties you
want to change.
6. Click "Properties...".
The "Properties maintenance information" dialog box opens.
The previous entries are displayed in the input dialog.
7. Enter the desired text.
8. Click "OK".
The "Advanced Diagnostics Settings" dialog box opens.
–
If the change does not affect the other languages, click "No".
–
If the change affects the other languages, click "Yes".
The "Advanced Diagnostics Settings" dialog box closes.
9. Click "OK".
The "Properties maintenance information" dialog box closes.
10.Click "OK".
The "Advanced Diagnostics Settings" dialog box closes.
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After OS compilation and subsequent download, the modified text is displayed in the process
control.
Additional information
You can find additional information on multilingual configuration of maintenance information
in the section "Configuring multilingual texts (Page 63)".
You can find additional information on languages in the Process Control System PCS 7;
Operator Station configuration manual, section "Setting languages".
You can find additional information on configuring in the section "Configuring the display of
maintenance information (Page 68)".
You can find additional information on displaying maintenance information in the section
""External diagnostics" view (Page 175)".
5.11.1.5
Configuring multilingual texts
Introduction
Default texts for maintenance actions and maintenance information are available for the
languages installed in the project.
Languages that might typically be installed in the project are:
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German (Germany)
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English (United States)
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French (France)
●
Italian (Italy)
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Spanish (Spain, International Sort)
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Chinese (Simplified, PRC)
●
Japanese (Japan)
You can display the languages installed in the project.
Select the menu command Options > Language for Display Devices... in SIMATIC Manager.
Requirement
The Maintenance Station has been created.
The desired languages have been installed in each project.
Procedure
1. Select the menu command Options > Language for display devices.
2. Select the desired language as the default language.
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3. Click "OK".
4. Select the menu command Options > Plant Hierarchy > Advanced Diagnostics Settings....
5. Select the appropriate text.
6. Click "Properties".
7. Enter the desired text in the "Name for user:" field.
8. Click "OK".
9. To change the text in the selected language only, click "No".
10.Click "OK".
11.Repeat steps 5 to 10 for all texts you want to change in the selected language.
12.Click "OK".
13.Repeat steps 1 to 12 for all texts and languages you want to change.
Result
After OS compilation and subsequent download, the modified text is displayed in the process
control.
Additional information
You can find additional information on languages in the Process Control System PCS 7;
Operator Station configuration manual, section "Setting languages".
5.11.2
"Other settings" tab
5.11.2.1
Automatic positioning of block icons in the areas
Introduction
You specify the scope for creating/updating diagnostics screens in the "Automatic positioning
of the block icons in the areas" area of the "Other settings" dialog.
Automatic positioning can be selected for one of the following diagnostic areas.
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AS/system
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Field devices
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User objects
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Network objects
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PC stations
The selection applies to the selected diagnostic area including all subordinate levels.
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The system offers the following options:
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Check box cleared
This is the default setting.
When you create/update a screen, all PCS 7 block icons are arranged automatically,
starting in the top left corner.
Screens in which a rack structure (for example, ET 200 central rack) is displayed are
exceptions to this. In this case, the block icons for objects are arranged in the order of their
slots.
After you update/create the diagnostics screens, move the block icons to meet your
requirements. Block icons that have been moved remain in their position after the screen
is updated. New block icons are added in the top left corner of the screen.
Note that adding new block icons may cause icons to overlap.
Block icons to be deleted are removed from the screen. Their position in the screen remains
unoccupied.
●
Check box selected
The block icons for the selected diagnostic area are repositioned automatically.
All block icons are repositioned.
Note
This function is available if you configured the Maintenance Station in the MS Standard version.
Requirement
The Maintenance Station has been created.
Procedure
1. Open the plant view in the SIMATIC Manager.
2. Select the object in the tree view:
–
If you are using a multiproject, select the object "[name of the project] MP".
–
If you are using a single project, select the object "[name of the project]".
3. Select the menu command Options > Plant Hierarchy > Advanced Diagnostics Settings....
The "Advanced Diagnostics Settings" dialog box opens.
4. Select the "Other settings" tab.
5. Select the desired diagnostic area.
6. Click "OK".
These settings are saved retentively.
Result
When the "Create/update diagnostic screens" function is executed, the block icons for the
selected diagnostic area are repositioned automatically.
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After OS compilation and subsequent download, the changes are applied in the process
control.
Additional information
You can find additional information in the section "Creating/updating the diagnostic screens
(Page 80)"
5.11.2.2
Storage location for the files of the (filtered) total export
Introduction
In the "Storage location for the files of the (filtered) total export" area of the "Other settings"
dialog, you specify the user-specific storage location for the files of the (filtered) total export.
The user-specific target directory can be configured as an absolute or relative path.
Path
Example of a storage path
Storage location
Absolute path
D:\folder
On the MS server(s) in the con‐
figured path
Relative path
\\computer name\shared drive
\folder
On the specified computer in the
configured path
In a redundant system, the total export file is saved on the MS server and on the redundant
partner when using an absolute path.
Requirement
The Maintenance Station has been created.
Procedure
1. Open the plant view in the SIMATIC Manager.
2. Select the object in the tree view:
–
If you are using a multiproject, select the object "[name of the project] MP".
–
If you are using a single project, select the object "[name of the project]".
3. Select the menu command Options > Plant Hierarchy > Advanced Diagnostics Settings....
The "Advanced Diagnostics Settings" dialog box opens.
4. Select the "Other settings" tab.
5. Specify the storage location for the files of the (filtered) total export.
6. Click "OK".
These settings are saved retentively.
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After OS compilation and subsequent download, the setting is applied in the process control
and saved in the "@ExportPath" tag.
Files of the (filtered) total export are additionally stored at the specified storage location.
5.11.2.3
Navigation information in the screen
Introduction
In the "Navigation information in the screen" area of the "Other settings" dialog, you specify
whether and at which location the path will be displayed within the plant hierarchy in the
diagnostic screen in the process control.
The path can be displayed at the following positions in the diagnostic screen:
●
Top left
●
Top center
●
Top right
●
Bottom left
●
Bottom center
●
Bottom right
The overview screen of the diagnostic screens is not affected by these settings.
Note
This function is available if you configured the Maintenance Station in the MS Standard version.
Requirement
The Maintenance Station has been created.
Procedure
1. Open the plant view in the SIMATIC Manager.
2. Select the object in the tree view:
–
If you are using a multiproject, select the object "[name of the project] MP".
–
If you are using a single project, select the object "[name of the project]".
3. Select the menu command Options > Plant Hierarchy > Advanced Diagnostics Settings....
The "Advanced Diagnostics Settings" dialog box opens.
4. Select the "Other settings" tab.
5. Select the "Display" check box.
6. Select the position for the display of the path in the diagnostics screen.
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7. If you want to have the block icons repositioned, select the "Re-position block icons" check
box.
8. Click "OK".
These settings are saved retentively.
Result
When the "Create/update diagnostic screens" function is run, the associated path will be
displayed in the diagnostic screens at the selected position.
After OS compilation and subsequent download, the changes are applied in the process
control.
Note
If block icons and path information overlap in the diagnostic screens, use the "Re-position
block icons" option.
5.12
Configuring the display of maintenance information
Introduction
This section describes the configuration steps for displaying the maintenance information in
the process control.
Requirement
●
The maintenance information has been created.
You can find information on this in the section "Configuring maintenance information
(Page 61)".
●
Channel blocks of the Advanced Process Library are applied (in PCS 7 V8.2 or higher).
Procedure
1. Activate "Feature.Bit10" on the channel block.
2. Interconnect the "MS_Ext" input on the channel block with the signals of the external
maintenance state of the user program.
You can use the "MSTOu" converter block for this.
3. Interconnect the "Text_Ref" input on the channel block with the signals you use for
displaying the external diagnostic information.
You can use the "BO_W" converter block for this.
The individual bits of the "Text_Ref" input activate the state display in the faceplate in the
"External diagnostics" view in process mode.
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Maintenance demanded and maintenance required
Note that only the external maintenance statuses "Maintenance demanded" (corresponds to
significance 6) and "Maintenance required" (corresponds to significance 5) are taken into
account in the diagnostics block.
These maintenance statuses trigger the messages "Maintenance demanded (external)" and
"Maintenance required (external)" in the process control.
Note
Multiple channel blocks for HART modules
When HART modules and secondary variables are used, you use multiple channel blocks for
the same channel of the module.
The above-mentioned procedure must be performed for each channel block.
Result
After AS and OS compilation and subsequent download, the maintenance information is
displayed in the process control.
Additional information
You can find additional information on displaying maintenance information in the section
""External diagnostics" view (Page 175)".
5.13
Configuring the user diagnostics
5.13.1
Overview
Introduction
Passive or indirect components without self-diagnostics (for example, pumps, motors, control
loops) can be monitored with the help of the user diagnostics. A "user" area is created within
the diagnostic structure for this purpose.
You can perform the following tasks in the "user" area:
●
Creating individual diagnostic structures
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Creating project-specific diagnostics rules
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Configuring condition monitoring functions
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You can use the user diagnostics in the MS Standard version only.
User diagnostic structure
In the plant hierarchy, you can create one other hierarchy folder under the "Diagnostics"
hierarchy folder and additional hierarchy subfolders under this hierarchy folder to build a user
diagnostic structure based on technological aspects.
In the user diagnostic structure, you can insert one self-created diagnostic screen and CFC
charts for each hierarchy folder.
You can incorporate buttons into the diagnostic screens for switching between the user-created
and automatically created diagnostic screens.
The diagnostics functions are performed with different blocks, for example AssetM, which are
integrated in the CFC charts.
Diagnostic function with the AssetM block
The "AssetM" block has the function of a substitute object and is used for monitoring
components without self-diagnostics.
You can use the "AssetM" block to monitor three analog values.
Each analog value can be monitored for limits.
The maintenance status is defined on the basis this limit, demanded or alarm defined
(implementation of traffic light function in accordance with NE 107 of NAMUR).
The following functions are also available to you here:
●
7 inputs for reporting a corresponding maintenance status
●
16 inputs for displaying detailed diagnostics information
●
1 input for the maintenance status
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1 input for the signal status
Cascading the signal status of process values
By using the "MuxST" multiplex block, you can interconnect the signal status of different
process values weighted to the "AssetM" block. The signal status with the highest priority is
shown in the faceplate in process mode.
The signal status must correspond to the PA profile 3.x.
Cascading the maintenance status
By using the "MuxMST" multiplex block, you can interconnect the maintenance status of
different "AssetM" blocks to a higher level "AssetM" block. The maintenance status with the
highest priority is shown in the faceplate in process mode.
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How to create the user diagnostic structure
Introduction
You create the user diagnostic structure in the project with the AS and the project with the
maintenance station. If the AS and the maintenance station are in different projects of a
multiproject, configure the CFC charts in the project with the AS for the user diagnostic area
and, in the project with the maintenance station, configure the OS pictures for the user
diagnostic area. The user diagnostic area must be created in both projects.
Requirement
The diagnostic structure has been created.
Procedure
1. Open the plant view in the SIMATIC Manager.
2. In the plant hierarchy, select a project for which you wish to create a user diagnostic
structure.
3. In the tree view, select the diagnostic hierarchy folder directly below which the "AS objects"
hierarchy folder is located.
4. Select the menu command Insert > Technological Objects > Hierarchy Folder.
Note
There may only be one hierarchy folder created for the user diagnostic structure under the
"Diagnostics" hierarchy folder.
5. Mark the hierarchy folder in the detail view and select the menu command Edit > Rename.
6. Enter a unique name that is as short as possible and confirm with the Enter key.
The name is applied.
You can create additional hierarchy subfolders below this hierarchy folder.
Note
Note that a maximum of 128 characters are allowed for the length of tag names.
You can find additional information about this in the manual Process Control System PCS 7;
Operator Station.
7. If you have not created the user diagnostic structure in the project of the MS server, you
must update the plant hierarchy.
You can find additional information about this in the section "How to update the user
diagnostic structure (Page 74)".
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How to create a CFC chart and insert an AssetM block
Introduction
The "AssetM" block is used to monitor user-specific sections of the plant. This block is
integrated into a CFC chart. Multiple blocks can be integrated into a CFC chart.
Requirement
The user diagnostic structure has been created.
Procedure
1. In the tree view, select the hierarchy folder in which you are creating a CFC chart.
2. Select the menu command Insert > Technological Objects > CFC.
A new CFC chart is created.
3. Select the CFC chart in the detail view.
4. Select the menu command Edit > Rename.
Enter a unique name that is as short as possible and confirm with the Enter key. The name
is applied.
Note
Note that a maximum of 128 characters are available for tag names.
For more information on this, refer to the Process Control System PCS 7; Operator
Station manual.
5. Mark the CFC in the detail view and select the menu command Edit > Open Object.
6. Select the "AssetM" block from the PCS 7 Advanced Process Library and drag it into the
CFC.
7. Interconnect the signals, which are to be displayed via the PCS 7 maintenance station,
using the "AssetM" block.
You will find additional information on the "AssetM" block in the Online Help for the block.
8. Execute steps 1 to 7 if you want to create additional CFCs.
Additional information
Additional information on this is available in the Process Control System PCS 7;
Engineering System manual.
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Assigning parameters for the AssetM block
Overview
After the AssetM block has been placed in the CFC, interconnect the parameters that are to
be used.
In order to display information in the faceplate from SIMATIC PDM for the monitored
component during process control, a SIMATIC PDM object must be created for each AssetM
block in the process device plant view.
This SIMATIC PDM object saves the rating plate (identification data) and the diagnostic texts.
The "AssetMon" device is assigned to the SIMATIC PDM object.
The PLT ID is a connection parameter between a SIMATIC PDM object (parameter data EDD)
and the faceplates in the Maintenance Station.
The PLT-ID is linked to the SIMATIC PDM object.
Procedure
The PDM object is created in SIMATIC Manager as follows:
1. Select View > Process Device Plant View in SIMATIC Manager.
2. Select a project in SIMATIC PDM in which you want to insert the SIMATIC PDM object.
3. Select File > New object.
4. Select the inserted object with the right mouse button.
5. Select Device selection (Reassign)... in the shortcut menu.
6. In the tree structure, select Devices > DATA_OBJECTS > CFC > Siemens AG >
AssetMon.
7. Click OK.
8. Select the object with the right mouse button.
9. Select Open object in the shortcut menu.
10.Enter all required data in the parameter assignment mask.
11.Select File > Save and close the parameter assignment mask.
12.Enter the generated PLT ID for the associated "PLT ID" block parameter.
Note
The PLT ID cannot be changed or deleted.
Additional information
You can find additional information on the AssetM block in the manual Process Control System
PCS 7; Advanced Process Library.
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How to update the user diagnostic structure
Introduction
The following steps are only required if you have created a user diagnostic structure in a
location other than the MS server project.
You have to update the plant hierarchy in the multiproject.
Procedure
1. In the "plant hierarchy", select the project for which you have created a user diagnostic
structure.
2. In the shortcut menu, select the menu command Plant Hierarchy > Update in Multiproject.
The "Plant Hierarchy - Update in Multiproject" dialog box opens.
3. Click "OK".
The "Plant Hierarchy - Update in Multiproject (target projects)" dialog box opens.
4. Enable the check box for the MS server's current project.
5. Click "OK".
6. Perform steps 1 to 6 for all the projects in a multiproject for which you have created a user
diagnostic structure.
Result
The user diagnostic hierarchy of the other projects is added to the plant hierarchy in the project
of the MS server.
5.13.6
How to Create User Diagnostic Screens
Introduction
You create the user diagnostic screens in the hierarchy folders of the user-specific diagnostic
structure in the project. In an MS single station system, this is the MS project. In an MS multiple
station system, it is the MS server project.
You can create one user diagnostic screen per hierarchy folder.
Requirements
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The user diagnostic structure has been created.
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The CFCs for the user diagnostic structure have been created.
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A multiproject update is performed for multiprojects.
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1. Open the plant view in the SIMATIC Manager.
2. In the tree view, select the hierarchy folder for which you want to create the user diagnostic
screen.
3. Select the menu command Insert > Technological Objects > Picture.
4. Enter a unique name that is as short as possible and confirm with the Enter key.
The name is applied.
5. Click "OK".
6. Select the picture in the detail view and select the menu command Edit > Object
properties... .
7. Select the "Block icons" tab.
8. Select the "Derive icons from the plant hierarchy" check box.
9. Repeat steps 2 through 9 for all hierarchy folders into which you wish to insert user
diagnostic screens.
5.13.7
How to create the group display hierarchy for the user diagnostics
Introduction
You will need to refer to the information in this section if you have added a user-specific
diagnostic structure to the diagnostic structure.
Requirement
The WinCC project is opened:
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In an MS single station system, this is the WinCC project of the MS.
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In an MS multiple station system, it is the WinCC project of the MS server.
Procedure
1. In the WinCC Explorer tree view select the "Project Editor".
2. Open the shortcut menu and select the menu command Open.
The "OS Project Editor" dialog box opens.
3. Select the "Message Representation" tab.
4. Enable the "Create/Update Group Displays" check box in the "Group display hierarchy"
group.
5. Click "OK".
The group displays for the hierarchy calculation are automatically inserted into the screens
when the hierarchy is saved, the OS is compiled or the OS is downloaded.
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Setting up SIMATIC PDM
Overview
If you have configured devices with SIMATIC PDM, the following requirements must be met
on the engineering station for visualization in the process control.
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Installation
The SIMATIC Process Device Manager (SIMATIC PDM) add-on package (requires a
license) is installed.
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In the Windows Control Panel
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The Microsoft Internet Information Server (IIS) with ASP.NET support is installed.
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The rule in the firewall is enabled.
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The SIMATIC PDM users are added to the Logon_Administrator Windows group.
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In the Windows Start menu
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The SIMATIC PDM Web server is configured.
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In SIMATIC Manager:
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A PDM application is inserted in the PC station of the engineering station.
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In the SIMATIC PDM "Settings..."
The path to the maintenance project is entered on the "Maintenance Station" tab.
For multi-user engineering with several engineering stations, the path must be entered
for each engineering station.
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In the SIMATIC PDM "Role management..."
All Windows users who use SIMATIC PDM Web are assigned the "Service user" role.
Additional information
You can find information about this in the following documents:
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Online Help for SIMATIC PDM
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Manual Process Control System PCS 7; Help for SIMATIC PDM
5.15
Overview of complete export
Overview
Note
You use this function in process control if you are using the MS Standard or SIMATIC PDM MS
version of the maintenance station.
Identification data from all diagnostics-capable components (such as field devices, PCs, AS
components, network components) can be exported.
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With complete export, the data from all the components with diagnostics functionality is
exported to the export file "@XML_Export.sml".
The complete export file is stored in the default target directory on the MS in the "AssetExport"
folder of the OS project directory.
The complete export file is stored on both partners in a redundant system.
The complete export file can also be stored in a configured target directory (e.g., for reuse of
the data in external systems).
You can find information on this in the section "Storage location for the files of the (filtered)
total export (Page 66)".
In the process control, the system allows you to display the data of the last complete export
in filtered form and to export this data.
Additional information
You can find additional information about displaying and exporting the data in process control
in the section "Functions in the overview screen (Page 97)".
5.16
Overview of individual export
Overview
Note
You use this function if you are using the MS Standard or SIMATIC PDM MS version of the
maintenance station.
Data of a diagnostics-capable component (such as field devices, PCs, AS components,
network components) can be exported.
During an individual export, the data of a diagnostics-capable component is written to an export
file.
The file name is automatically generated by the system.
The individual export file is stored in the default target directory on the MS in the "AssetExport
\Out" folder in the OS project directory.
The individual export file is stored in the standard target directory on the connected OS server
(current preferred server) in a redundant system.
The individual export file can also be stored in a configured target directory (e.g. for reuse of
the data in external systems).
You can find information on this in the section "Configuring maintenance targets for individual
export (Page 56)".
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Structure of the file name
The name of the export file is structured as follows:
"__YYYY_MM_DD_HH_MM_SS_SSS.XML"
Structure of the file name
Description
Configured name of the component (see rating plate)
Unique, system-assigned identification number of the component
YYYY_MM_DD_HH_MM_SS_SSS
Date and time of the export
xml
File type
Additional information
You can find additional information about displaying and exporting the data in the process
control in the section ""Maintenance" view (Page 146)".
5.17
Engineering for maintenance
5.17.1
Engineering for release request
Introduction
You must make interconnections on the blocks in the CFC chart for the release request.
We recommend that the configuration steps be taken into consideration when the typicals are
created.
Requirement
●
The CFC typicals have been created.
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The PCS 7 Advanced Process Library V8.2 or higher is used.
Procedure
1. Open the CFC typical.
2. Interconnect the output parameter MS_Req of the channel block with a free input parameter
ExtMsg of the technological block.
3. Change the message class of the utilized external message on the technological block to
the message class not requiring acknowledgment "Request for operator input - General".
4. Adapt the event text as desired.
You can connect the release request signals of multiple channel blocks to the technological
block with an OR operation.
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The release request "Sequence for maintenance (Page 191)" can be used.
After AS and OS compilation and subsequent download, the changes are applied in the
process control.
Compile and download the OS in which the technological block will be displayed.
Additional information
You can find additional information on maintenance in the section "Overview of maintenance
(Page 189)" and in the manual Process Control System PCS 7; Advanced Process Library.
5.17.2
Engineering for maintenance release
Introduction
You must make interconnections on the blocks in the CFC chart for the maintenance release.
We recommend that the configuration steps be taken into consideration when the typicals are
created.
Requirement
●
The CFC typicals have been created.
●
The PCS 7 Advanced Process Library is used.
Procedure
1. Open the CFC typical.
2. Interconnect the output parameter MS_Release of the technological block with the input
parameter MS_Release of the channel block.
You can interconnect the maintenance release of a technological block to multiple channel
blocks.
3. Interconnect the output parameter OosAct of the channel block with the input parameter
OosLi of the technological block.
You can connect the "In Service" information (OosAct) of multiple channel blocks to the
technological block with an OR operation.
4. Use the feature bit "Reaction to the out of service mode" to define the desired behavior of
the technological block.
Result
The maintenance release "Sequence for maintenance (Page 191)" can be used.
After AS and OS compilation and subsequent download, the changes are applied in the
process control.
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Compile and download the OS in which the technological block will be displayed.
Additional information
You can find additional information on maintenance in the section "Overview of maintenance
(Page 189)" and in the manual Process Control System PCS 7; Advanced Process Library.
5.18
Creating/updating the diagnostic screens
Introduction
The diagnostic screens in the diagnostics area with their block icons are created or updated
with this function.
The "@@maintenancetypicals.pdl" file contains all the templates for block icons which are
used to display the diagnostic information.
If you execute the "Create/update diagnostic screens", PCS 7 automatically uses block icons
from this file. This file is installed as standard during the installation of PCS 7.
You can customize block icons to your specific requirements.
Note
If you want to customize the standard block icons included in the @@maintenancetypicals.pdl
file, do not change this file. All changes in this file are overwritten by an update.
Always create a new file. The name of the file starts with the fixed name component
"@maintenancetypicals". You can specify the rest of the file name yourself. Insert the required
block icons there and customize them.
The process is exactly the same as for adapting the standard block icons.
You can find additional information about this in the section "Example: Creating object
templates" in the WinCC Information System online help.
You can find additional information on positioning block icons in the section "Automatic
positioning of block icons in the areas (Page 64)".
Requirements
The configuration must have the following status:
●
The settings relating to the diagnostic structure have been made.
You can find information on this in the section "How to make the settings in the plant
hierarchy (Page 50)".
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The "Language for display devices" is set as the default language in the SIMATIC Manager.
Texts displayed during process control are generated in this language.
●
When you use SIMATIC PDM, the maintenance project is configured in the settings for the
SIMATIC PDM project.
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1. Open the SIMATIC Manager and activate the plant view.
2. Select the required hierarchy folder in the tree view.
–
If you want to create diagnostics screens for the multiproject/project, select the
multiproject/project.
–
If you wish to create diagnostic screens for certain hierarchy folders, select the required
hierarchy folder in the maintenance station.
3. Select the Options > Plant Hierarchy > Create/Update Diagnostics Screens menu
command.
4. If you have already compiled the AS charts, no other dialog box is opened, and the
diagnostic screens are created/updated directly.
Proceed to step 6.
5. If you haven't compiled the AS charts yet, the "Create module drivers" dialog box is opened
one after another for every CPU for which this function has not been executed yet.
Click "OK" in all dialog boxes to create the required diagnostic blocks.
Note
If you click "Cancel" in this dialog box, no module drivers are created for this CPU, and the
diagnostic screens are not updated!
6. The "Create/update diagnostic screens" dialog box opens after the completion of the
generation process.
Click "Yes".
The function log is displayed in the "WordPad" editor. If error messages appear, rectify the
errors and run the function again.
7. Close the "WordPad" editor.
Result
The diagnostic screens are created or updated.
After OS compilation and subsequent download, the diagnostic screens are displayed in the
process control.
Displaying a log of the diagnostic screens
In the SIMATIC Manager select Options > Plant Hierarchy > Diagnostics Screen Log.
The diagnostic screen log contains information about the creation of the diagnostic screens.
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Compiling and downloading
5.19.1
Compilation and downloading of the Maintenance Station
Compiling and downloading an MS single station system or multiple station system
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Compile
The diagnostic screens you generated or updated must be compiled and downloaded to
the maintenance station.
Before you compile the maintenance station, the diagnostic screens have to be created at
least once or updated after configuration changes.
"Area-oriented" must be set as OS compilation mode.
In an MS single station system, compile the MS.
In an MS multiple station system, compile the MS server.
Note
Clear the "Picture Tree" check box in the dialog for OS compilation if you do not want to
derive the hierarchy from the plant areas.
The hierarchy for the diagnostic area is created even if the check box is cleared.
●
Downloading
Perform the download after the compilation.
If you are using an MS multiple station system, load the MS server.
If you are using a redundant MS multiple station system, download the MS server and the
redundant partner.
You must not download an MS single station system.
5.19.2
Compiling and downloading SIMATIC PDM MS
Requirements
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Configuration in the process device network view has been completed.
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The parameter view for all field devices has been opened once.
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The "Create/update diagnostics screens" function has been executed.
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The project is open in SIMATIC Manager.
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Compiling and downloading charts
1. Select the "Charts" hierarchy folder in the component view of SIMATIC Manager.
2. Select the Edit > Compile menu command.
3. Select the following check boxes:
–
Entire program
–
Generate module drivers
Download WinLC RTX
1. Select the PC station in the component view of the SIMATIC Manager.
2. Select the menu command PLC > Download.
Compiling OS
1. Select the OS hierarchy folder in the component view of SIMATIC Manager.
2. Select the Edit > Compile menu command.
3. Select the following check boxes:
–
Entire OS
–
With memory reset
Download OS
The OS for SIMATIC PDM MS does not have to be downloaded.
5.20
Server data and downloading of a client
Server data
Before an MS or OS/MS client is downloaded, it must be assigned the relevant OS server.
This loads the server data to the MS or MS/OS client project.
Client
Server data (server package)
MS server
OS servers
whose automation systems are being
monitored
OS server
whose OS area is dis‐
played
MS client on an engi‐
neering station
X
X
-
MS client on a sepa‐
rate PC station
OS/MS client
X
X
X
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The MS client or OS/MS client is downloaded in exactly the same way as an OS client. The
MS client in the engineering station does not have to be downloaded.
Additional information
Additional information is available in the manual Process Control System PCS 7; Operator
Station in the sections "Downloading the server data" and "How to compile and download
several operator stations".
5.21
Changes in the project
Change in the version
You change the version in the SIMATIC Manager in the plant hierarchy settings. You can find
additional information about this in the section "How to make the settings in the plant
hierarchy (Page 50)"
If you change the version of the maintenance station, you must observe the following:
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MS Standard to MS Basic
–
The diagnostic structure below the AS objects, the diagnostic structure of the field
devices and the user diagnostic structure including the contained pictures are deleted.
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MS Basic to MS Standard
–
The diagnostic structure of the AS objects is regenerated.
–
The diagnostic structure of the field devices is created.
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MS Standard to SIMATIC PDM MS
–
The diagnostic structure of the AS objects including the contained pictures is deleted.
–
The diagnostic structure of the field devices is regenerated.
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SIMATIC PDM MS to MS Standard
–
The diagnostic structure of the field devices including the contained screens is
regenerated.
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The diagnostic structure of the AS objects is generated.
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MS Basic to SIMATIC PDM MS
–
The diagnostic structure of the AS objects including the contained pictures is deleted.
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The diagnostic structure of the field devices is created.
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SIMATIC PDM MS to MS Basic
–
The diagnostic structure of the field devices and the user diagnostic structure including
the accompanying screens are deleted.
–
The diagnostic structure of the AS objects is generated.
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After changes, you may have to perform the following tasks:
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Creating/updating the diagnostic screens (Page 80)
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Compilation and downloading of the Maintenance Station (Page 82)
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Server data and downloading of a client (Page 83)
Changes in HW Config
Changes in the hardware configuration of the engineering system affect the displays in the
diagnostic screens.
After changes, perform the following tasks:
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Creating/updating the diagnostic screens (Page 80)
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Compilation and downloading of the Maintenance Station (Page 82)
Add OS server
Perform the following tasks if an OS server is added after creation of the diagnostic structure
in the multiproject/project:
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Assign OS server server data to the MS server
You can find more information on this topic in the Process Control
System PCS 7; Operator Station manual in the section "How to load server data".
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Load MS server
You can find additional information about this in the section "Compilation and downloading
of the Maintenance Station (Page 82)".
Subsequently defining OS server as MS server
If an OS server is defined at a later point in time as MS server in a plant in operation, you need
to perform not only the configuration tasks described for the MS server but also a download
for the OS client, which assumes the role of the OS/MS client.
For additional information on downloading, refer to the section "Server data and downloading
of a client (Page 83)".
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Changes in the software
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Change the standard message server for the "Alarms" component
If the assigned standard message server for the "Alarms" component is changed in a plant
configuration in a multiple-station system with an OS client, the MS server then has to be
compiled and downloaded.
You can find additional information about this in the manual Process Control System PCS
7; Operator Station in the section "How to assign the standard server".
●
Change the screen resolution
If the screen resolution is changed in the "Available Layouts:" group on the "Layout" tab of
the OS project editor, the next time "Create/Update Diagnostic Screens" is called, the
available overview screen is renamed and a new overview screen that corresponds to the
new screen resolution is created. A respective message is included in the log of the function
"Create/Update Diagnostics Screens". This also provides the new name of the former
overview screen.
If you have manually changed the overview screen, you can manually carry out the changes
in the current overview picture by copying from the former overview screen.
All other existing diagnostic screens retain their screen resolution. If the images are created
in a new screen resolution, you must manually delete the screens. User-specific changes
will be lost.
Changing the storage location of a subproject
If you change the storage location of a subproject with the "Save As" function, you must stop
the SIMATIC PDM Asset Service before performing the "Save As" operation.
When the "Save As" operation is finished, you must restart SIMATIC PDM Asset Service.
5.22
Deleting the diagnostics area
Introduction
During deletion of the diagnostic structure, the following is deleted:
●
Diagnostics hierarchy folder with all subfolders
●
Target objects
●
Action objects
●
Link objects
Requirement
●
The diagnostic structure and/or user diagnostic structure has been created.
Note
If you have manually changed diagnostic screens, make sure that you make a backup copy
before deleting, because all changes will be lost after deleting and recreating the diagnostic
structure.
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1. Open the plant view in the SIMATIC Manager.
2. Select the object in the tree view:
–
If you are using a multiproject, select the object "[name of the project] MP".
–
If you are using a single project, select the object "[name of the project]".
3. Select the menu command Options > Plant Hierarchy > Settings... .
The "Plant Hierarchy - Settings" dialog box opens.
4. Proceed as follows if you have selected a multiproject:
–
Click "OK".
The "Plant Hierarchy - Settings" dialog box opens.
–
Proceed to step 6.
5. If you have selected an individual project or a project within a multiproject, the "Plant
Hierarchy - Settings" dialog box opens.
6. Disable the "Derive diagnostic screens from the plant hierarchy" check box.
7. Click "OK".
Note
The complete diagnostic structure and all the diagnostic screens are deleted, including the
user diagnostic structure.
The charts with the diagnostic blocks and the charts of the user diagnostics are not deleted
during this process; they remain in the chart folders for the S7 programs.
8. Compile the OS.
9. In an OS multiple station system, download the OS server.
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6.1
Starting the process control
MS Standard and MS Basic
The start of the process control of a maintenance station is the same as the start of the process
control of an Operator Station.
When an MS multiple station system and SIMATIC PDM are used, the engineering station
must be switched on and the SIMATIC PDM Asset Service started for the SIMATIC PDM device
data to be provided.
SIMATIC PDM MS
Before activating process control, check the setting for the WinCC project type in WinCC
Explorer. A single station project must be set as the project type.
Activate process control in WinCC Explorer using the "Activate" icon.
OS simulation
You can only use the OS simulation function in the MS Standard or MS Basic version.
OS simulation for a PCS7 maintenance station in MS Standard and MS Basic is possible only
to a limited extent (for example, no identification or diagnostics data).
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Layout of the user interface
User interface in the process control
The user interface is structured in the same way as the Operator System interface. It is divided
into 3 areas:
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Overview area (Page 91)
The overview area is displayed permanently. Its group displays for the various plant areas
and the message line provide an overview of the entire plant.
Display and operator control in the overview area is the same as display and operator
control in an OS.
If deviations exist, the document points this out.
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Working area (Page 94)
In the working area, the overview screen, the area overview screens and the diagnostic
screens of the individual components are displayed for the diagnostics area.
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Button area (Page 94)
The button area is displayed permanently. It comprises several button sets between which
the maintenance engineer (operator of the "Diagnostics" area) can switch.
The keys in the button sets are operated in the same way as the keys in an OS.
If deviations exist, the document points this out.
The following figure shows an example of the user interface:
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You can find additional information on this in the manual Process Control System PCS
7, OS Process Control.
6.2.1
Overview area
Display in the overview area
The following figure shows an example of the overview area:
This section describes only the icons that are specific to the maintenance station.
"Highest priority messages" icon list
If at least one message with Priority 16 is active (incoming or incoming acknowledged state),
the icon is displayed. This priority is predefined by the system for emergency operation of an
AS.
To display the "Highest priority messages" list, click the icon.
Icon
Function
Permission
"Highest priority messag‐
es" list is called
Enable for the diagnostics area
In addition to the display of the icon, an AS process control message without area information
is generated. The message comes in as soon as at least one highest priority message in the
"Diagnostics" area has come in.
As soon as all highest priority messages in the "Diagnostics" area have gone out, the message
without area information is assigned the status "outgoing".
For more information on configuration of the message priority see the manual Process Control
System PCS 7; Operator Station.
Sum status of the plant
The plant operator obtains an overview of the statuses of the individual areas from the
"Diagnostics" area.
The icons are displayed on each operator station regardless of whether the "Diagnostic" area
is assigned to this operator station.
The following cases are exceptions to this:
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OS single-station projects
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All operator stations of a project if the maintenance station is an OS single-station project.
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The following table shows an example of the assignment of the icons to their area and
describes the possible statuses that each icon can have.
Display
Area
State
PC stations
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Gray:
There is no problem in the area.
●
Yellow:
There is at least one maintenance
demand in the area.
●
Red:
There is at least one maintenance alarm
in the area.
●
Yellow/red:
There is at least one maintenance
demand and one maintenance alarm in
the area.
●
Blue:
There is no connection to the MS server.
Network objects
AS/system
Note
If no maintenance group display is created for an area in the overview screen of the
"Diagnostics" area, the corresponding icon is also not created.
Messages without area information regarding maintenance state
The system generates AS process control messages without area information regarding the
maintenance state of components.
These messages are displayed on every OS station:
●
In the single message line of the overview area
●
In the message lists
It does not matter whether the "Diagnostics" area is shown on the operator station or not.
If at least one component has the state "maintenance alarm/demand" in one of the diagnostics
areas (PC stations, network objects, AS/system), a message without area information of the
same message type is also generated for this area.
When no more components have the state "maintenance alarm/demand", the message without
area information is assigned the status "outgoing".
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The following table shows the messages without area information:
Message
type
Priority
Message text
Fault
0
●
Maintenance alarm in the PC stations area of MS
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Maintenance alarm in the network components area of MS
●
Maintenance alarm in the AS system area of MS
Error
0
●
Maintenance demanded in the PC stations area of MS
●
Maintenance demanded in the network components area of MS
●
Maintenance demanded in the AS system area of MS
Area key for the diagnostics area
The following figure shows an example of the area key for the diagnostics area:
The area key is used to open the overview screen for the diagnostics area.
Navigation through the picture hierarchy is similar to navigation through the picture hierarchy
of the OS areas.
Group display for the diagnostics area
In addition to the area key, the current message state is displayed on the third button of the
group display of the entire diagnostics area.
The lower-level area overview screen is called via the group display.
The following table shows default system settings for the possible states:
Display
Message type/state
Priority
Message state
Message is locked (1)
1
-
AS process control fault
2
●
"S" display
●
Flashing
Incoming message
●
Static
Message acknowledged
AS process control error
3
"F" display
●
Flashing
Incoming message
●
Static
Message acknowledged
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No message is pending
5
-
The number in the priority column indicates the priority of the display. The lowest number has
the highest priority.
Note that unacknowledged messages have a higher priority than acknowledged messages.
(1) At least one message is locked. Messages can only be locked for components from the
AS/system, user objects, and field devices areas.
6.2.2
Button area
Representation of the button area
The figure below shows an example of a button set from the button area.
This section describes only the icons that are specific to the maintenance station.
Locking/unlocking messages
If a screen is open within an AS in the AS/System and Field devices area, messages can be
locked or unlocked for the components shown in this screen and their subordinate components.
If a screen is open below the overview screen in the User objects area, messages can be
locked or unlocked for the components shown in this screen and their subordinate components.
This function is not available in the PC stations and Network objects areas.
You can find additional information about locking/unlocking messages in the section: "How to
lock and unlock messages (Page 137)".
6.2.3
Working area
Display in the working area
The diagnostic screens are displayed hierarchically in the working area.
You usually get from the overview to the detail via the hierarchy.
You can also change the screen via the hierarchy buttons in the button set.
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The overview screen is the highest hierarchy level. You get to the respective area overview
screen via the maintenance group displays of an area.
The components are displayed as block icons in the area overview screen.
The working area also displays faceplates, operator control windows, message lists and dialog
windows.
Navigation information can be displayed in the diagnostic screens. You can find information
on configuring in the section "Navigation information in the screen (Page 67)".
Additional information
You can find additional information in the following sections:
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Overview screen (Page 95)
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Area overview screens (Page 117)
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Block icon (Page 119)
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Faceplate (Page 131)
6.3
Overview screen
Introduction
The maintenance engineer gets an overview of the plant status of the entire plant in the
overview screen.
A maintenance group display is displayed in each area if there is at least one screen for this
area. The areas are shown in color as shown below:
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PC stations (on a yellow background)
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Network objects (on a green background)
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AS/system (cyan background)
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Field devices (cyan background)
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User objects (on a light blue background)
The following figure shows an example of the overview screen for the diagnostics area:
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Calling the overview screen
You call the overview screen as follows:
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Area button
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Group display in the overview
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Picture Tree Navigator
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Navigation buttons in the button set
Maintenance group display in the overview screen
The maintenance group display gives maintenance engineers an overview of the plant status
of the individual area.
You can change to the area screen from the maintenance group display.
The following table shows the possible states:
Display
Message class/status
Message status
Message is locked (1)
-
AS process control fault/
maintenance alarm
"S" display
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Flashing
Incoming message
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Static
Message acknowledged
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AS process control error/
maintenance demanded
"F" display
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Flashing
Incoming message
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Static
Message acknowledged
Preventive maintenance/
maintenance required
"M" display
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Flashing
Incoming message
●
Static
Message acknowledged
No message is pending
-
(1) At least one message is locked. Messages can only be locked for components of the areas
AS/system, user objects and field devices.
6.4
Functions in the overview screen
6.4.1
Overview
Functions in the overview screen
The following functions can be executed in the overview screen:
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Calling web pages via maintenance links
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Complete export
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Filter function
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Message correction for components with SNMP functionality
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Parameter data export of EDD-based devices
You can find additional information about this in the following sections.
6.4.2
Calling web pages via maintenance links
Introduction
Up to 10 Web pages that are used to provide support for diagnostics measures can be called.
The icons are displayed when the calls are configured.
The first 3 icons are also displayed in the header of the faceplate.
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The maintenance station is available in the MS Standard version.
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The maintenance target (web address) has been configured.
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The maintenance target can be accessed via the network.
Icon in the user interface
Icon
Function
Permissions
to
Display of the Web page
Tooltip text: Name of the
maintenance link
"Higher process controlling" for diagnostics area
Procedure
1. Click on the icon.
Result
The web page is displayed in a screen window.
Additional information
You can find information on configuring in the section "Configuring maintenance links
(Page 54)".
6.4.3
Complete export
Introduction
The complete export is used to export data of all the objects with diagnostics functionality (for
example, field devices, PCs, and network components).
This file forms the basis for the filtered complete export.
Icon in the user interface
Icon
Function
Authorizations
Trigger complete export
"Process controlling" for the diagnostics area
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1. Click on the icon.
Result
The complete export is executed.
The information is saved to the file "@XML_Export.sml".
Additional information
You can find information on configuring in the section "Overview of complete export
(Page 76)".
6.4.4
Filtering the data of the complete export
Introduction
The system allows you to display the data of the last complete export filtered and to export
this data.
The filter function is available if it your plant is not operated via a PCS 7 Web client.
A complete export is performed automatically when this function is used.
Various filter criteria are available for filtering data.
Icon in the user interface
Icon
Function
Permissions
Filter device status
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Call filter view
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Filtering data
"Process controlling" for the diagnostics
area
Procedure
1. Click on the icon.
Result
The filter view is called.
The following figure shows an example of a filter view:
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For more information on filtering, refer to the section "How to filter and export the data of the
complete export".
6.4.5
How to filter and export the data of the complete export
Requirements
The overview screen is open.
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