Description The document below informs you how to transfer a WinCC (TIA Portal) configuration to an operator panel using Ethernet.
Contents
1.Transfer from a Configuration Computer with Windows 7 using Ethernet
1.1 Instructions
1.2 Settings on the Operator Panel
1.3 Settings on the Configuration Computer
1.4 Checking the Ethernet Connection
1.4.1 Checking the Connection to the Panel
1.4.2 Checking the Settings on the Operator Panel
1.5 Settings in WinCC (TIA Portal)
Note on security
Caution The functions and solutions described in this article confine themselves predominantly to the realization of the automation task. Furthermore, please take into account that corresponding protective measures have to be taken in the context of Industrial Security when connecting your equipment to other parts of the plant, the enterprise network or the internet. More information can be found in Entry ID: 50203404.
Additional Keywords
Download, Transfer, Load, Control Panel, Channel, Remote Control, Commissioning, Project transfer, Bus address, Transmission rate, Nodes, Stations
Why can you not access an enabled folder in Windows XP SP3 on a panel?
Description On a panel it is not possible to access an enabled folder from a computer with the Windows XP SP3 operating system installed.
Background After the security update KB2267632 of 12/2010 for Windows CE 5.0 from Microsoft it is no longer possible to access the enabled folders if the difference between the system times of a panel with Windows CE 5.0 and a PC with Windows XP SP3 is longer than two days. The security update prevents access in this case.
Remedy
Make sure that the system times of the two systems lie within two days of each other.
Note
This concerns panels as from Windows CE 5.0 with Images as from 12/2010.
What should you watch out for when connecting a SIMATIC HMI device configured with WinCC flexible ES to a SIMATIC ET 200 CPU?
Configuration Notes
Please note the following points if you wish to connect a SIMATIC HMI operator panel to an ET 200-CPU.
Properties of the ET 200-CPUs
ET 200S CPU The IM151-7 CPUs of ET 200S have an MPI/ DP interface.
In the MPI subnetwork you can use the HMI operator panel to operate the ET 200S CPU via the integrated MPI interface.
On the PROFIBUS DP the integrated DP interface of the ET 200S CPU can only be used as a DP slave. This means that in addition to the HMI operator panel you need a DP master (S7-300 CPU316-2DP, for example) that operates the IM 151-7 CPU as a DP slave.
If the IM151-7 CPU is operated without DP master on the PROFIBUS DP, communication with the HMI operator works, but a bus error is displayed on the IM151-7 CPU.
Note With the DP master module (order number 6ES7138-4HA00-0AB0), which you slot directly next to the ET 200S CPU, you can add a DP interface to the ET 200S, which is configured as DP master. With this master interface module it is then possible to operate the ET 200S without any other DP master on the PROFIBUS DP.
Requirements In order to be able to use the DP interface on the master interface module you require a CPU, order number 6ES7151-7AA10-0AB0, and firmware version V2.1 or higher.
ET 200X CPU The BM147-1 CPUs of ET 200X have an MPI/ DP interface.
In the MPI subnetwork you can use the HMI operator panel to operate the ET 200X CPU via the interface parameterized as MPI.
On the PROFIBUS-DP the ET 200X CPU (BM 147-1) can only be used as a DP slave. This means that in addition to the HMI operator panel you need a DP master (S7-300 CPU316-2DP, for example) that operates the BM 147-1 as a DP slave.
The BM147-2 CPUs of ET 200X have an MPI/ DP interface that can be parameterized as MPI or as a DP slave, and another DP master interface.
In the MPI subnetwork you can use an HMI operator panel to operate the ET 200X CPU via the interface parameterized as MPI.
On the PROFIBUS DP the ET 200X CPU BM 147-2 can operate on the one hand as a DP slave with an additional DP master (an S7-300 CPU 315-2DP, for example). On the other hand the BM147-2 CPU can also communicate as DP master with the HMI operator panel via the DP master interface.
Warning The ET 200 CPU is configured in the SIMATIC Manager in a
SIMATIC S7-300 station.
Options for connecting an HMI operator panel to the ET 200 CPUs
Connecting the HMI operator panel via MPI to the ET 200 CPU
You can connect the HMI operator panel via MPI directly to an IM151 CPU or BM147 CPU.
Fig. 01
Setting in the STEP 7 Hardware Configuration In the Properties dialog of the MPI/DP interface of the ET 200 CPU you set the type of interface to MPI and then connect the station to the MPI subnetwork.
Fig. 02
Settings in the STEP 7 Hardware Configuration of the SIMATIC HMI station Double-click the HMI MPI/DP interface of the HMI station and network it with the ET 200 CPU via MPI.
Fig. 03
Enabling the connection in WinCC flexible ES Open the HMI station with WinCC flexible ES. Under Communication > Connections you enable the connection already created to the ET 200 CPU.
Note
The "Cyclic operation" option must be deselected.
Fig. 04
Connecting the HMI operator panel via PROFIBUS DP to the ET 200 CPU
Version: CPU 316-2DP as DP master, ET200 CPU as DP slave
The ET 200 CPU is operated as DP slave on the PROFIBUS DP subnetwork. This means that in addition to the HMI operator panel and the ET 200 CPU (IM151 CPU or BM147 CPU) you need a DP master (S7-300 CPU 316-2DP, for example) on the PROFIBUS DP subnetwork.
Fig. 05
Settings in the STEP 7 Hardware Configuration of the ET 200 CPU for supporting ALARM_S messages In order for the ET 200 CPU to support the ALARM_S service, in the Properties of the DP interface of the IM151 CPU or BM147 CPU under Operating Mode you must enable the option Test, commissioning, routing.
Fig. 06
Settings in the STEP 7 Hardware Configuration of the S7-300 DP master Once you have networked the ET 200 CPU with PROFIBUS DP, open the Hardware Configuration of the DP master station (CPU 316-2DP) and there you configure the ET 200 CPU as a DP slave.
Fig. 07
Settings in the STEP 7 Hardware Configuration of the SIMATIC HMI station Double-click the HMI MPI/DP interface of the HMI station and network it with the ET 200 CPU via PROFIBUS.
Fig. 08
Enabling the connection in WinCC flexible ES Open the HMI station with WinCC flexible ES. Under Communication > Connections you enable the connection already created to the ET 200 CPU.
Note
The "Cyclic operation" option must be deselected.
Fig. 09
Version: ET200S CPU with DP master module
The ET 200S is operated with the DP master interface module as DP master on the PROFIBUS DP. The HMI operator panel is connected to the master module via PROFIBUS.
Fig. 10
Settings in the STEP 7 Hardware Configuration Network the DP master module of the ET 200S with a newly created PROFIBUS network.
The master interface module is located in the Hardware Catalog in the project tree from which you configured the IM151-7 CPU.
Fig. 11
Settings in the STEP 7 Hardware Configuration of the SIMATIC HMI station Double-click the HMI MPI/DP interface of the HMI station and network it with the DP master module of the ET 200 CPU via PROFIBUS.
Fig. 12
Enabling the connection in WinCC flexible ES Open the HMI station with WinCC flexible ES. Under Communication > Connections you enable the connection already created to the ET 200 CPU.
Note
The "Cyclic operation" option must be deselected.
Fig. 13
Connecting the HMI operator panel (MPI) via routing (CPU 316-2DP: DP Master) to the ET 200-CPU (DP-Slave)
THe ET 200 CPU (IM151 CPU or BM147 CPU) is operated as a DP slave on an S7-300 CPU 316-2DP (DP master). The HMI operator panel is connected to the S7-300 via MPI. Via routing (MPI <-> PROFIBUS DP) a connection is set up between the HMI operator panel and the ET 200 CPU.
Fig. 14
Settings in the STEP 7 Hardware Configuration of the ET 200 CPU for supporting ALARM_S messages In order for the ET 200 CPU to support the ALARM_S service, in the Properties of the DP interface of the IM151 CPU or BM147 CPU under Operating Mode you must enable the option Test, commissioning, routing.
Fig. 15
Settings in the STEP 7 Hardware Configuration Once you have networked the ET 200 CPU with PROFIBUS DP, open the Hardware Configuration of the DP master station (CPU 316-2DP) and there you configure the ET 200 CPU as a DP slave. The S7-300 station must also be networked with MPI.
Fig. 16
Settings in the STEP 7 Hardware Configuration of the SIMATIC HMI station Double-click the HMI MPI/DP interface of the HMI station and network it with the DP master module of the S7 -300 CPU (CPU 316-2DP) via MPI.
Fig. 17
Enabling the connection in WinCC flexible ES Open the HMI station with WinCC flexible ES. Under Communication > Connections you enable the connection already created to the ET 200 CPU.
Note
The "Cyclic operation" option must be deselected.
Fig. 18
Overview: HMI operator panels with ET 200 CPU
HMI operator panel
Communication
HMI operator panel
with
ET 200-CPU
Alarm_S messages supported
ProAgent
options package supported
KTP400 Basic
-
-
-
KTP600 Basic
X1)
-
-
KTP1000 Basic
X1)
-
-
TP1500 Basic
-
-
-
OP 73micro
-
-
-
TP 170micro
-
-
-
TP 177micro
-
-
-
OP 77A
X
-
-
OP 77B
X
X
-
TP 170A
X
-
-
TP 177A
X
-
-
TP 170B
X
X
-
TP 177B
X
X
-
TP 177B 4"
X
X
-
OP 170B
X
X
-
OP 177B
X
X
-
Mobile Panel 170
X
X
-
Mobile Panel 177
X
X
-
TP 270
X
X
X
TP 277
X
X
X
OP 270
X
X
X
OP 277
X
X
X
MP 177
X
X
X
MP 270
X
X
X
MP 270B
X
X
X
MP 277
X
X
X
Mobile Panel 277
X
X
X
Mobile Panel 277 IWLAN
-
X
X
Mobile Panel 277F IWLAN
-
X
X
MP 370
X
X
X
MP 377
X
X
X
ProTool/Pro RT
X
X
X
WinCC flexible RT
X
X
X
1) Applies only for the DP version of this operator panel
Note
More information on configuring Alarm_S messages and the display on the operator panel is available in the Support Shop in Entry ID: 24013249.
How do you integrate an HMI operator panel into a local network?
Incorporate an operator panel into a local network in order to back up a tag archive to a PC via the local network.
Share a folder or a drive on a PC.
Save a tag archive to a PC via a local network.
Note
This entry uses a simple example to explain how to integrate an operator panel into a network. Other network constellations are also possible, but these generally require further knowledge of networks.
Contents
1 Setting Up a Network Connection
1.1 Assigning a Fixed IP Address in Microsoft Windows XP
1.2 Network Configuration on the Operator Panel
1.3 Additional Settings on the PC
1.4 Testing the Network Connections
2 Enabling Sharing
3 Saving the Tag Archive
Description The "Web Server" and "Remote" tabs are only in the "WinCC flexible Internet Settings" on a SIMATIC operator panel (only Windows CE devices) when a project is loaded with one of these options.
The "Web Server" tab is available when one of the following is checked in the project under "Device Settings > Runtime services":
Sm@rtService: HTML pages
Sm@rtAccess: Web service (SOAP)
Sm@rtAccess: SIMATIC HMI HTTP server
The "Remote" tab is available when the following is checked in the project under "Device Settings > Runtime services":
Sm@rtAccess or Service: Start Sm@rtServer
Fig. 01
If a project is transferred to the panel without one of the options mentioned above, the corresponding files are uninstalled and the tabs concerned are not displayed.
Note
The "E-mail" tab is independent of the project loaded and is thus always displayed.
Information on this is available in the corresponding manual for the panel at the following reference:
"Configure operating system > Configure network operation > Change e-mail settings".
For which devices support the Sm@rtAccess and Sm@rtService options see Entry ID 40227286.
Keywords
Setup, User interface, Menu, Tab, Internet settings, Configuration, SmartService, SmartAccess, SmartServer, Panel
How do you connect a panel to a SIMATIC H station?
Connect panel with SIMATIC H station
You cannot connect a panel directly to a SIMATIC H station with the same MPI/PROFIBUS addresses and IP addresses.
The PDF document below describes how to connect panels to SIMATIC H stations.
Contents
1 Introduction
2 Unilateral panel connection to an H CPU
3 Redundant panel connection
4 Panel connection to H CPUs via two repeaters
5 Connection of a scriptable panel with "software solution" to an H CPU
5.1 Basic functions
5.2 Sample configuration for Industrial Ethernet with integrated WinCC flexible project
5.2.1 STEP 7 configuration
5.2.2 Connection parameterization in WinCC flexible
5.2.3 Tag parameterization in WinCC flexible
5.2.4 Script creation and implementation in WinCC flexible
5.2.5 Sample scenario
6 Connection of a non-scriptable panel with a "software solution" to an H CPU
6.1 Basic functions
6.2 Sample configuration for MPI, PROFIBUS and Industrial Ethernet
6.2.1 STEP 7 configuration
6.2.2 Connection parameterization in WinCC flexible
6.2.3 Tag parameterization in WinCC flexible
6.2.4 Project tags in WinCC flexible
6.2.5 Basic functions
6.2.6 Connection testing
QUESTION:
How do I configure the handwheel, the key switch and the
illuminated pushbutton on the Mobile Panel 170?
ANSWER:
The handwheel, the keyswitch and the illuminated pushbutton can
only be configured as DP direct keys on the Mobile Panel 170. In
order to use DP direct keys, the Mobile Panel 170 has to be
connected to the control via the PROFIBUS-DP. In addition to the
configuration of the control parameters with ProTool, the DP direct
keys must be configured as DP slave in the S7 hardware
configuration.
Information regarding the configuration of the Mobile Panel
direct keys as DP slave can be found in the user manual
"Communication for Windows based systems, Part 1" in entry ID
1405528.
Further information regarding direct keys on the Mobile Panel
170 can be found in the device manual for the Mobile Panel 170 in
entry ID 13506223.
Notes on configuring the handwheel and an example project are
available under entry ID 14612292 - "Evaluation of the handwheel
position on the Mobile Panel 170".
Deactivating and Activating of DP Slave Functions on MOBILE Panel 170
QUESTION:
How do I avoid that the CPU shows a bus error after MOBILE panel 170 was removed by using DP direct buttons of the connection box of PROFIBUS DP?
ANSWER: The MOBILE panel 170 is operated with functionality of DP direct buttons, i. e. as DP slave on PROFIBUS DP. If the panel is plugged off the connection box, the CPU, which is used as DP master, indicates a bus error. The bus error lasts until the panel is plugged to PROFIBUS DP again.
This bus error is caused by the fact that the MOBILE panel 170 is registered as active in the polling list of DP master. Thus DP master tries to communicate with the panel. To remove the MOBILE panel 170 from the polling list, call SFC12 in your S7 programm. SFC12 can be used to deactivate and to activate DP slaves.
If you have activated a DP slave with SFC12, then its process outputs will be set to the substitute value 0 (safe mode), or they accept the designed substitute behaviour. DP master does no longer contact DP slave subsequently. Deactivated slaves are not displayed on the DP master as faulty or missing. Neither are there entries in diagnostics buffer as a consequence.
Once DP slave is connected to the PROFIBUS DP, you activate it via SFC12 . Then the DP slave is entered in the polling list of the DP master. The communication between DP master and DP slave is re-established.
Example:
Activating and Deactivating DP Slave Functionality of MOBILE panel 170
Deactivating of the DP Slave Functions of the MOBILE Panel 170
If the MOBILE panel 170 is operated as DP slave on PROFIBUS DP, there will be bus errors in the CPU (DP master) after the communication between the panel and the DP master is disturbed. Reason of a communication disturbance can also be, for example, the removal of the unit from the connection box. In order to deactivate the DP slave functions of the Panels in this case, you can call the SFC 12 with parameter MODE:= 2.
Notes:
An example of calling SFC12 can be found in Entry-ID: 5608020 "Functions & Samples: Deactivating and Activating of DP slaves".
You detect a faulty communication between the panel and the CPU using the "life bit". The life bit is a bit in area indicator "Coordination" which must be configured in the ProTool project for MOBILE panel 170. During a communication between the panel and the CPU, this bit changes its status roughly by the second. If the communication is faulty, the bit keeps its status. Through a digital input (24V), that needs to be wired to the connection box with clamp bar , it can be checked, if the mobile panel is plugged onto the connection box. If the MOBILE panel is not plugged, SFC12 (deactivating the DP slave) must be called.
An example of evaluation of the life bit of the system can be found in Entry-ID: 13987985 "Functions & Samples: Monitoring of the Connection between a Panel and the System".
Activating DP Slave Functions of MOBILE panel 170
If the MOBILE panel 170 is plugged again to PROFIBUS DP and then the ProTool runtime was started on the unit, you can activate the panel als DP slave through calling of SFC12 with MODE:=1 .
Notes:
An example of calling the SFC12 can be found in Entry-ID: 5608020 "Functions & Samples: Deactivating and Activating DP slaves".
DP slave functions should be activated only after the panel was connected again to the connection box and ProTool runtime was started on the unit. This behaviour can be recorded by evaluating the start-up and the life bit. These bits are included within area indicator "Coordination" that must be configured in the ProTool project for MOBILE panel 170.
After a restart the start-up bit is set temporarily to "TRUE", and hence indicates a start-up of the unit. During an existing communication between the panel and the CPU the life bit changes its status roughly by the second. If the panel is plugged to the connection box again, and if in ProTool runtime the communication between der CPU and the panel (as active participant) is set up, you can activate DP slave functions again through calling SFC12.
An example of evaluation the life and the start-up bit of the systen you find in Entry-ID: 13987985 "Functions & Samples: Monitoring the Connection between a Panel and the System".
STEP 7 and ProTool Project as Download The example contains a STEP 7 V5.2 project with a CPU 315-2DP and a MOBILE panel 170. It was designed with STEP 7 V5.2 SP1 and ProTool Pro CS V6.0 SP2. The example contains above described functionality.
Copy file "Dp_mobil.exe" into a separate directory. Unpack the STEP 7 project, and all relevant subdirectories, with the integrated ProTool project. Then open and edit the unpacked project with the SIMATIC Manager and the integrated ProTool.
Keywords:
BF, Bus Errors, WinCE
How do you transfer data from a server to a Windows-based panel via the FTP protocol?
Instructions:
Using the "File Transfer Protocol" you can move files between a WinCE panel (e.g. MP370) used as an FTP client and a PC used as an FTP server. This entry explains how to configure the FTP server on the PC and how to connect the WinCE panel to this server using the Pocket Internet Explorer. A requirement for this is that you have a correctly functioning Ethernet connection between the two devices created using a cross-over cable or a hub.
The Microsoft Pocket Internet Explorer, which can be optionally transferred to a Windows CE panel using ProSave, only supports downloads from the server. Uploads are not supported.
Installation and configuration of the FTP server in Win2000 Server The table below describes all the steps that are required in order to set up an FTP server in "Microsoft Windows 2000 Server".
No.
Procedure
1
Adding Windows components
Go to the "Control Panel" and open the "Add or Remove Programs" menu.
Select "Add/Remove Windows Components".
Enable "Internet Information Services" and click "Details".
Fig. 01
2
Installing an FTP server
Select "FTP Server (File Transfer Protocol)", "Internet Services Manager" and click "OK". Click "Next" to start the installation of the selected components.
Fig. 02
3
Starting the Internet Services Manager
Place your "Windows 2000" CD in the CD drive because it is required for installation.
Click "Finish" to close the installation wizard.
Start the Internet Services Manager via "Control Panel > Administrative Tools > Internet Services Manager".
Fig. 03
4
Inserting a new FTP site
Insert a new FTP site.
Fig. 04
5
Creating an FTP site
The installation wizard for the new FTP site is started.
Click "Next".
Enter a description for your site and click "Next".
Fig. 05
6
Specifying the connection settings
Select your computer's IP address, e.g. (192.168.0.1). Enter 21 under TCP port.
Fig. 06
7
Specifying the home directory for the FTP site
Enter a home directory for the FTP data.
Fig. 07
8
Access permission to the FTP site
Specify the access authorizations for the FTP data.
Fig. 08
9
Opening the properties for the "PanelSite"
Click "Finish" to close the installation wizard. A new FTP site is created with the specified settings.
Open the properties for the FTP site which you have created.
Fig. 09
10
Granting access Go to the "Directory Security" tab and enter the panel's IP address (e.g. 192.168.0.10) under "Grant access".
Fig. 10
11
Starting an FTP site
Close the "Standard FTP site" by right-clicking and "Close".
Start the FTP site which you created by right-clicking and "Start".
Fig. 11
Configuring an Ethernet connection between the PC and the MP370 operator panel
Entry ID 13336639 contains instructions on how to establish a network connection between a PC and a WinCE panel.
The configuration described here involved using the IP address 192.168.0.1 for the PC and the IP address 192.168.0.10 for the panel with the subnet mask 255.255.255.0.
Transferring the Pocket Internet Explorer to the MP370 with ProSave (from V6.0) So that the Pocket Internet Explorer is available on the operator panel, this option must be transferred to the operator panel with ProSave.
No.
Procedure
1
Transferring the Pocket Internet Explorer
Start ProSave via "Start > Simatic > ProSave > ProSave".
Open the "General" tab and select the device type (e.g. "MP370 Touch") and the connection type "Ethernet"; then enter the panel's IP address.
Change over to the "Options" tab and check the connection by clicking the "Device status" button.
Transfer the Pocket Internet Explorer onto the device by moving the Pocket Internet Explorer option to the pane on the right using the arrow buttons.
Fig. 12
Connecting the panel to the FTP server In order to establish the connection to the FTP server, you require a folder or file in the FTP directory which is created in the FTP server - see Fig. 07.
No.
Procedure
1
Starting the Pocket Internet Explorer
Start the Pocket Internet Explorer on the operator panel.
Enter the following syntax in the address line and click "ENTER" to confirm: ftp://192.168.0.1/ (ftp:// "IP address of the FTP server"/)
The Pocket Internet Explorer connects to the FTP server.
Note:
In order to connect to the FTP server, a folder or file must be created in the home directory for the FTP server.
Open any file ("Test.txt" in the example) by clicking the link in the Pocket Internet Explorer.
Note:
The content of the text file, see Fig. 14, is shown in the Pocket Internet Explorer. Files which cannot be shown in the Pocket Internet Explorer are downloaded directly from the FTP server.
Fig. 13
2
"Opening the Save Asdialog window
Click the "File" menu and select "Save As...".
Fig. 14
3
Saving a file
Select the relevant directory (e.g. "Storage Card2") and assign the file, which is being saved, a file name and extension (e.g. "Test.txt").
QUESTION:
Do the tags on the panel continue to be updated if the panel is
communicating with multiple controllers and one of these
controllers fails?
ANSWER:
The panel is linked to multiple controllers. Values from the
various controllers are displayed simultaneously on the panel. If
one of the controllers fails, the following cases are possible:
Behavior of line and graphics devices
These devices display a message indicating that the connection
to the failed controller has been interrupted. None of the tags in
this picture will be updated, i.e. not even the tags that can still
communicate with their respective controllers.
If you now specify values for the tags that can no longer
communicate with a controller, an error message is issued.
For the tags that still have a connection to their respective
controllers, no message is issued when you enter values. The new
value is transferred to the controller, but not correctly displayed
on the panel.
Those pictures that do not contain information from the failed
controller continue to be updated.
Behavior of WinCE devices
In the case of WinCE devices, a message is issued indicating
that the connection to the failed controller has been
interrupted.
The values of tags not communicating with the failed controller
continue to be updated.
To prevent the message about the failure of the controller
being displayed when operating the panel, you can disconnect the
failed controller from the panel using the ProTool function
"Disconnect_connect_controller".
How can you have any number of automation systems addressed one after the other by the "Change Connection" function with WinCC flexible PC Runtime or a Panel?
This FAQ describes how to use the "Change Connection" function to address multiple controllers with just one configured connection. This FAQ covers all panels and the PC Runtime.
Runnability and test environment: The following table lists the components that have been used to create this entry and verify the functions described.
Components
Product and version designation
HMI software
WinCC flexible 2008 SP1
HMI Panel
PC Runtime
CPU
S7 300 CPU / S7 400 CPU
Note on using direct keys
The WinCC flexible function "Change Connection" does not change the connection of direct keys.
How do you use WinCC flexible to transfer a project to an operator panel via S7 routing?
Introduction for S7 Routing You can load an HMI project from a WinCC flexible configuration computer to an operator panel over different subnets.
If you implement a router, you can establish a connection between different subnets. A SIMATIC station can act as a router if it has suitable interfaces.
The modules with communications capability (CPUs or CPs), which create gateways between the subnets, must support routing.
To transfer a WinCC flexible project, the WinCC flexible configuration computer must be connected to an MPI bus, PROFIBUS or Ethernet.
The operator panel to which the WinCC flexible project is to be transferred must also be connected to an MPI bus, PROFIBUS or Ethernet.
Notes and requirements for S7 Routing
Notes
Refer to a component's technical documentation to establish whether it supports routing.
Alternatively, open the component's object properties in NetPro or in HW Config. The "General" tab contains a brief description of the properties.
Information about which modules possess routing capability is also available in Entry ID: 584459.
The requirements that have to be fulfilled to perform STEP 7 routing by means of a PG/PC station are given in Entry ID: 16620173.
A routing connection for the transfer can also be established by means of multiple routing partners. Routing cannot be used as a means of transferring to PC-based operator panels (PC Runtime) with an activated station manager (Station Configuration Editor).
In order to establish a routing connection, all the stations within a STEP 7 project must be configured and loaded.
You must use NetPro to configure all the devices and subnets connected to the network.
S7 Routing MPI / PROFIBUS and Ethernet
Below is a list of the requirements and the supported HMI operator panels and the possible routes for S7 Routing are shown in Fig. 01.
At least WinCC flexible 2005
At least STEP 7 V5.3 SP2
All panels including PC Runtime except PC Station with Station Configuration Editor
Fig. 01
S7 Routing Ethernet with WinCC flexible 2008 The S7 Routing function was extended with WinCC flexible 2008. Below is a list of the requirements and the supported HMI operator panels and the possible routes for S7 Routing are shown in Fig. 02.
At least WinCC flexible 2008
At least STEP 7 V5.4 SP3
You can use only the following devices for routing over the "S7 Ethernet" transfer channel:
TP 177B 4"
MP 177
Mobile Panel 277
MP 277
MP 377
Routing over Ethernet is not possible with WinCC flexible PC Runtime.
In the case of routing by way of SIMOTION CPU 4.1.2, transfer of the configuration over S7 Ethernet does not work.
Routing from MPI/DP to Ethernet is possible if MPI/DP has been selected in the Transfer settings.
Fig. 02
S7 Routing Ethernet and WinCC flexible 2008 SP3 More devices were added to the S7 Routing function with WinCC flexible 2008 SP3.
Below is a list of the requirements and the supported HMI operator panels and the possible routes for S7 Routing are shown in Fig. 03.
At least WinCC flexible 2008SP3
At least STEP 7 V5.4 SP3
You can also use the following devices for routing over the "S7 Ethernet" transfer channel:
OP 77B
OP 177B
TP 177B
Mobile Panel 177
OP 277
TP 277
Fig. 03
Download The download below includes a summary of the possible routes for S7 Routing and their requirements.
Example of S7 Routing with Ethernet Fig. 01 shows a routing connection between the WinCC flexible configuration computer (network object: Stations > PG/PC) and operator panel "MP 377 15'' Touch" (network object): Stations > SIMATIC HMI station). The "SIMATIC 300(1)" programmable logic controller acts as a router.
Use NetPro to configure the routing connection between the devices involved.
You must assign the interface of the configuration computer. You can recognize the assignment by the yellow connection line to the subnet and by the yellow arrow in the station symbol.
The procedure for configuring a routing connection is described in Entry ID: 2383206.
Fig. 04
Procedure for transfer by means of S7 routing
Open the HMI station in WinCC flexible.
Select the menu command "Project > Transfer > Transfer Settings".
Select the operator panel.
Select the mode and check the "Enable routing" option box.
The mode must match the communication channel.
In the "Next station" box, you select the bus type of the next and the last connection.
The network addresses of the next routing partner and destination device are displayed.
Any routing partners positioned between them are not displayed here.
Transfer your project by clicking the "Transfer" button.
Fig. 05: Transfer settings for MPI/PROFIBUS
Fig. 06: Transfer settings for Ethernet
More information in manual More information on the topic of "Project transfer via S7 Routing" is available in the WinCC flexible manual in Entry ID: 18796010.
What connecting cables are there for connections between the operator panels and the different controllers?
Interface assignment of the cable types: The operator panels can communicate with many different controllers. For this you need different cables and cable types. The tables below give you an overview of the types of communication and the cables that can be used.
The list below contains only the most important connecting cables. More cables are listed in the manuals. Please not that some products listed here are discontinued and thus you cannotorder them anymore. More information on the discontinuation of the products concerned is available in Entry ID: 23486974.
1. SIMATIC S5Cables for connecting an operator panel to SIMATIC S5
No.
Cable type / Special features
1
Operator panel - SIMATIC S5 with AS 511
6XV1440-2A... Bild 01
TTY
Connector 1:
15-pin Sub-D male connector
Connector 2:
15-pin Sub-D male connector
Cable:
5 x 0.14mm², shielded, max. length 1000m
Connect shield to housing on both sides over a wide area
Status: Discontinued since 01.10.2006
Note: For TTY cable with special lengths > 10m, you must solder 2 Zener diodes (12V) in the 15-pin connector to the operator panel (TTY active).
2
Operator panel - CP 521 SI
6XV1440-2G... Bild 02
TTY
Connector 1:
15-pin Sub-D male connector
Connector 2:
25-pin Sub-D male connector
Cable:
5 x 0.14mm², shielded, max. length 1000m
Connect shield to housing on both sides over a wide area
Status: Discontinued since 01.10.2006
Note: For TTY cable with special lengths > 10m, you must solder 2 Zener diodes (12V) in the 15-pin connector to the operator panel (TTY active).
3
Operator panel - CP 523
6XV1440-2F... Bild 03
TTY
Connector 1:
15-pin Sub-D male connector
Connector 2:
15-pin Sub-D male connector
Cable:
5 x 0.14mm², shielded, max. length 1000m
Connect shield to housing on both sides over a wide area
Status: Discontinued since 01.10.2006
Note: For TTY cable with special lengths > 10m, you must solder 2 Zener diodes (12V) in the 15-pin connector to the operator panel (TTY active).
4
Operator panel - CPU 928B/945
6XV1440-2J... Bild 04
TTY
Connector 1:
15-pin Sub-D male connector
Connector 2:
25-pin Sub-D male connector
Cable:
5 x 0.14mm², shielded, max. length 1000m
Connect shield to housing on both sides over a wide area
Status: Discontinued since 01.10.2006
More cable connections to the SIMATIC S5 are available in the WinCC flexible Information System under "WinCC flexible Information > Communication > SIMATIC S5 > Connection cables for SIMATIC S5".
2. SIMATIC 500/505Cables for connecting an operator panel to SIMATIC TI
No.
Cable type / Special features
1
Operator panel - SIMATIC 505
6XV1440-1M... Bild 05
RS422
Connector 1:
9-pin Sub-D male connector
Connector 2:
9-pin Sub-D female connector
Cable:
3 x 2 x 0.14mm², shielded, max. length 300m
Connect shield to housing on both sides over a wide area
Status: Discontinued since 01.10.2006
2
Operator panel - SIMATIC 500/505
6XV1440-2K... Bild 06
V.24
Connector 1:
15-pin Sub-D male connector
Connector 2:
9-pin Sub-D female connector
Cable:
5 x 0.14mm², shielded, max. length 15m
Connect shield to housing on both sides over a wide area
Status: Discontinued since 01.10.2006
3
Operator panel - SIMATIC 500/505
6XV1440-2L... Bild 07
V.24
Connector 1:
15-pin Sub-D male connector
Connector 2:
25-pin Sub-D male connector
Cable:
5 x 0.14mm², shielded, max. length 15m
Connect shield to housing on both sides over a wide area
Status: Discontinued since 01.10.2006
4
Operator panel - SIMATIC 500/505
6XV1440-2M... Bild 08
RS422
Connector 1:
9-pin Sub-D male connector
Connector 2:
9-pin Sub-D male connector
Cable:
3 x 2 x 0.14mm², shielded, max. length 300m
Connect shield to housing on both sides over a wide area
Status: Discontinued since 01.10.2006
5
Operator panel RS422 - SIMATIC 500/505 RS422
6XV1440-2N... Bild 09
RS422
Connector 1:
25-pin Sub-D male connector
Connector 2:
9-pin Sub-D male connector
Cable:
3 x 2 x 0.14mm², shielded, max. length 300m
Connect shield to housing on both sides over a wide area
Note:
Valid for the following CPUs only:
TD10, TD20, OP20, OP30
Status: Discontinued since 01.10.2006
More cable connections to the SIMATIC 500/505 are available in the WinCC flexible Information System under "WinCC flexible Information > Communication > SIMATIC 500/505 > Connection cables for SIMATIC 500/505".
3. Mitsubishi Cables for connecting an operator panel to Mitsubishi
No.
Cable type / Special features
1
Operator panel - Mitsubishi Electric controller
6XV1440-2P... Bild 10
RS422
Connector 1:
9-pin Sub-D male connector
Connector 2:
8-pin Mini DIN male connector
Cable:
3 x 2 x 0.14mm², shielded, max. length 500m
Connect shield to housing on both sides over a wide area
Status: Discontinued since 01.10.2006
2
Operator panel - Mitsubishi Electric controller
6XV1440-2Q... Bild 11
RS422
Connector 1:
25-pin Sub-D male connector
Connector 2:
8-pin Mini DIN male connector
Cable:
3 x 2 x 0.14mm², shielded, max. length 500m
Connect shield to housing on both sides over a wide area
Status: discontinued
3
Operator panel - Mitsubishi Electric controller
6XV1440-2R... Bild 12
RS422
Connector 1:
9-pin Sub-D male connector
Connector 2:
25-pin Sub-D male connector
Cable:
3 x 2 x 0.14mm², shielded, max. length 500m
Connect shield to housing on both sides over a wide area
Status: Discontinued since 01.10.2006
4
Operator panel - Mitsubishi FX
6XV1440-2S... Bild 13
RS422
Connector 1:
25-pin Sub-D male connector
Connector 2:
25-pin Sub-D male connector
Cable:
3 x 2 x 0.14mm², shielded, max. length 500m
Connect shield to housing on both sides over a wide area
Status: Discontinued since 01.10.2006
More cable connections to the Mitsubishi MELSEC are available in the WinCC flexible Information System under "WinCC flexible Information > Communication > Mitsubishi MELSEC > Connection cables for Mitsubishi".
4. Telemecanique Uni-TelwayCables for connecting an operator panel to Telemecanique
No.
Cable type / Special features
1
Operator panel - Telemecanique
6XV1440-1E... Bild 14
RS485
Connector 1:
9-pin Sub-D male connector
Connector 2:
15-pin Sub-D male connector
Cable:
3 x 2 x 0.14mm², shielded, max. length 15m (up to junction box)
Connect shield to housing on both sides over a wide area
2
Operator panel - Telemecanique TSX
6XV1440-1F... Bild 15
TTY
Connector 1:
15-pin Sub-D male connector
Connector 2:
9-pin Sub-D male connector
Cable:
5 x 0.14mm², shielded, max. length 1000m
3
Operator panel - Telemecanique TSX
Bild 16
RS485
Connector 1:
Dependent on the interface card
Connector 2:
15-pin connector
Cable:
9 x 0.14mm², shielded, length 10m
Connect shield to housing on both sides over a wide area
Note:
Cable 6XV1440-2TE10 cannot be used.
More cable connections to the Telemecanique are available in the WinCC flexible Information System under "WinCC flexible Information > Communication > Telemecanique Uni-Telway > Connection cables for Telemecanique bus".
5. Allen Bradley PLC-5Cables for connecting an operator panel to Allen Bradley PLC-5
No.
Cable type / Special features
1
Operator panel - Allen Bradley PLC5/20
6XV1440-2V... Bild 17
RS422
Connector 1:
9-pin Sub-D male connector
Connector 2:
25-pin Sub-D male connector
Cable:
3 x 2 x 0.14mm², shielded, max. length 60m
Connect shield to housing on both sides over a wide area Connect the shield contacts.
2
Operator panel - Allen Bradley PLC5 / RS422
6XV1440-2W... Bild 18
RS422
Connector 1:
25-pin Sub-D male connector
Connector 2:
25-pin Sub-D male connector
Cable:
3 x 2 x 0.14mm², shielded, max. length 60m
Connect shield to housing on both sides over a wide area Connect the shield contacts.
More cable connections to the Allen Bradley are available in the WinCC flexible Information System under "WinCC flexible Information > Communication > Allen Bradley > Connection cables for Allen Bradley".
6. OmronCables for connecting an operator panel to Omron
No.
Cable type / Special features
1
Operator panel - Omron
6XV1440-2X... Bild 19
V.24
Connector 1:
15-pin Sub-D male connector
Connector 2:
9-pin Sub-D male connector
Cable:
5 x 0.14mm², shielded, max. length 15m
Connect shield to housing on both sides over a wide area.
2
Operator panel - Omron
Bild 20
RS422
Connector 1:
9-pin Sub-D male connector
Connector 2:
9-pin Sub-D male connector
Cable:
3 x 2 x 0.14mm², shielded, max. length 500m
Connect the shield contacts on both sides.
More cable connections to the Omron are available in the WinCC flexible Information System under "WinCC flexible Information > Communication > Omron > Connection cables for Omron Hostlink/Multilink".
7. FanucCables for connecting an operator panel to a Fanuc controller
No.
Cable type / Special features
1
Operator panel - GE Fanuc controller
Bild 21
Multiple-point cable 1
Connector 1:
9-pin Sub-D male connector
Connector 2:
15-pin Sub-D male connector
Cable:
3 x 2 x 0.14mm, shielded, max. length 1200m
Connect shield to housing on both sides over a wide area, connect the shield contacts
Terminator:
Insert terminator R = 120 Ohm (e.g. type 0207)
More cable connections to the Fanuc are available in the WinCC flexible Information System under "WinCC flexible Information > Communication > GE Fanuc > Connection cables for GE Fanuc".
Cable connections to the Modicon Modbus are available in the manuals or in the WinCC flexible Information System under "WinCC flexible Information System > Communication > Modicon Modbus > Connection cables for Modicon Modbus > Connection cables for Modbus RTU protocol".
11. Special connections - SIMATIC S7 OP and PG/PC simultaneously to an MPI interface of the S7
No.
Cable type / Special features
1
RS485
Bus cable:
6XV1830-1EH10
CPU plug with PG socket:
6ES7972-0BB11-0XA0 (90-degree cable exit)
6ES7972-0BB40-0XA0 (35-degree cable exit)
6ES7972-0BB50-0XA0 (90-degree cable exit, Fast Connect)
OP connector:
6GK1500-0EA02 (180-degree cable exit)
The CPU connector and the OP connector are wired with the bus cable and connected to both devices. Now you can connect the PG to the PG socket connector of the connector on the CPU side. See also Entry ID 1070096.
Note: Only the beginning of the order number is displayed in each case in the table, because the type of cable is coded. The length is coded in the digits not shown at the back.
Angular adapters: The angular adapter (9-pin) forwards all the signals in pin-compatible form. The RS422/RS232 converter (9-pin) is for connecting third-party PLCs to a panel that needs an RS232 physical. When using the converter of the RS422, you must set the RS422 interface in the configuration tool. The adapter implements the signals purely physically outside the panel.
More information on angular adapters is available in Entry ID 22150270 and in the following PDF document:
Reading out the current address You can read out the current MPI / PROFIBUS address for the panel in the Control Panel under "S7 Transfer Settings > Properties".
Fig. 01 - Transfer Settings
The panel's MPI / PROFIBUS address is set in the relevant control parameters in the "Controllers" menu in the ProTool project and in the "Connections" menu in WinCC flexible. Once the project has been transferred to the panel and runtime has been started, the panel copies the MPI / PROFIBUS address setting from the project.
Notice: An MPI / PROFIBUS address can be set in the actual panel under "Control Panel > S7 Transfer Settings > Properties". However, this only applies to the MPI/PROFIBUS transfer - i.e. the address is only valid if no runtime has started on the panel. Once runtime is started on the panel, the panel adopts the MPI / PROFIBUS address set in the transferred ProTool project under "Controllers".
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Fig. 02 - MPI address
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Fig. 03 - PROFIBUS address
Keywords: TP170A, TP170B, OP170, MOBILE PANEL 170, Mobile panel 177, Mobile panel 277, TP270, TP277, OP270, OP277B, MP270, MP270B, MP277, MP370, MP377, Windows-based, HMI, Operator panel, Windows-based operator panel
Which GSDML files are there for the operator panels for Profinet IO?
Configuration note: If you have installed WinCC flexible and the STEP 7 Manager on your configuration computer, then the GSDML files of the operator panels that can be configured are already installed on the configuration computer.
1. Information on GSDML files All Profinet IO field devices are characterized by the Device Master File. In this file there are all the properties of the Profinet IO field devices that are relevant for the cyclical data exchange. The editing language of the device master data file used for Profinet IO is GSDML (General Station Description Markup Language), which is based on the XML model. The XML-based GSDML files are language-independent.
2. Assigning and using the GSDML file The GSDML files for SIMATIC operator panels are required for the Profinet IO direct keys. This function is supported fromWinCC flexible 2005 SP1. After installing WinCC flexible and the STEP7 Manager, the following GSDML files for Profinet IO are included in the hardware catalog of the STEP7 Manager. No additional installation is necessary.
Note:
The release version and the data of publication are also included in the name of the XML-based GSDML file. The release status depends on the version of WinCC flexible installed.
3. GSDML files for Push Button Panels
The downloadable GSDML file must be additionally installed in the HW config. of the STEP7 Manager.
You can find the GSDML files for Push-Button Panels in the link for the manuals under the small floppy disk symbol:
Configuration note: If you have installed ProTool or WinCC flexible on your configuration computer, then the GSD files of the operator panels that can be configured are already installed on the configuration computer.
1. Information on GSD files
In the GSD files(General Station Description) you get the communication characteristics of a PROFIBUS device. The GSD files get an ident number after certification from the Profibus user organization.
1.1 Language-dependent and independent GSD files With GSD files for Profibus DP you distinguish between language-dependent and independent GSD files. The language-independent GSD files are defined by the extension "*.gsd". Language-dependent GSD files are characterized by the language-related extension of the GSD file.
No.
Extension
Language
1
*.gsg
German
2
*.gse
English
3
*.gsf
French
4
*.gsi
Italian
5
*.gss
Spanish
Table 01 - extensions of language-dependent GSD files
1.2 GSD files for SIMATIC operator panels
For SIMATIC operator panels there are two different GSD files. These GSD files are not different in name but in application.
There are GSD files for:
DP direct keys for S7 controllers
S5 communication via Profibus DP
The contents of a GSD file can be verified with a data editing program such as "Notepad". The two GSD files of the same name differ through the user-defined modules. If modules such as "Class B tiny" and "Class B small" are included, then it is a GSD file for S5 communication via Profibus DP.
2. Storage paths of the GSD files There are two different GSD files for the SIMATIC Panels. You will find further information under Point 1.2.
2.1 GSD files for DP direct keys If in addition to ProTool or WinCC flexible the STEP 7 Manager was successfully installed on the configuration computer, then the GSD files for the DP direct keys are already included in the hardware catalog in the HW config of the STEP 7 Manager. No additional installation is necessary.
2.2 GSD files for S5 communication via Profibus DP
For the S5 communication via Profibus DP you have to add the required GSD files to your configuration software (for example COM Profibus).
The GSD files of the SIMATIC operator panels for the S5 communication via Profibus DP are installed on your PC under one of the following paths:
ProTool:
C:\Program Files\Siemens\PROTOOL\PLCProg\GSD
or
C:\Programs\Siemens\PROTOOL\PLCProg\GSD
3.Assignment and use of the GSD files There are two different GSD files for the SIMATIC Panels. You will find further information under Point 1.2.
3.1 GSD files for DP direct keys The GSD files for the DP direct keys have the same designation including extension as is listed in the table - see 3.2 - below.
3.2 GSD files for S5 communication via Profibus DP
After successful installation of ProTool or WinCC flexible these GSD files are available on your configuration computer for the S5 communication via Profibus for the following operator panels:
Operator panel
GSD file
Path under
OP5
si058020.gsd
ProTool
OP7 DP
OP17 DP
si078020.gsd
ProTool
OP7 DP 12
OP17 DP 12
si078040.gsd
ProTool
TD10
TD20
OP20
si108020.gsd
ProTool
OP15
si158020.gsd
ProTool
TD17
si178040.gsd
ProTool
OP25
OP35
si258020.gsd
ProTool
OP27
OP37
TP27
TP37
si278040.gsd
ProTool
TP170B
OP170B
Mobile Panel 170
Siem80B3.gsd
ProTool & WinCC flexible
MP370
Siem80BE.gsd
ProTool & WinCC flexible
MP270B
OP270
TP270
Siem80E4.gsd
ProTool & WinCC flexible
PC
Siem8076.gsd
ProTool & WinCC flexible
OP 37/PRO
Siem8077.gsd
ProTool
MP270
Siem8078.gsd
ProTool & WinCC flexible
OP77B
OP177B
TP177B
Mobile Panel 177
Siem8107.gsd
WinCC flexible
OP277
TP277
MP277
Mobile Panel 277
Siem813F.gsd
WinCC flexible
MP377
Siem815A.gsd
WinCC flexible
Note:
On the computer there are only GSD files that can be configured with the installed Engineering Software.
4. GSD files for Push Button Panels You can use the links to GSD files listed below both for communication to S5 and to the S7 controllers via Profibus DP. You find the GSD files for Push-Button Panels in the link for the manuals under the small floppy disk symbol:
Security settings In order to be able to access a Microsoft Windows 2003 server with a panel or PC you must disable the following security settings on the Microsoft Windows 2003 server.
Under "Start > Programs > Administrative Tools > Security Policy for Domain Controller > Security Settings > Local Policies > Security Options" you locate the security settings.
Applicability The settings described are to be made only
If you are using a Microsoft Windows 2003 server with Active Directory.
If the Windows CE 3.0 operating system is installed on the operator panel.
Operator panels with the Windows CE 5.0 operating system are not affected
(e.g. operator panels MP 277 / Mobile Panel 277 and higher). You can check which operating system is being used on the operator panel in the Control Panel under "System > General".
Disabling security settings:
Microsoft network (server): Digitally sign communications (always).
Microsoft network (server): Digitally sign communications (if client agrees).
After you have made the settings you must reboot the computer. This makes the changes made effective.
Note: The changes made lower the security level of the network communications. Please check beforehand with your network administrator whether you are permitted to make these changes.
How to incorporate a panel in a local network is described in Entry ID: 13336639 .
Keywords:
Panel, Network, Server settings
Why is no connection set up from the operator panel to the controller via interface IF1 A (IF1 B) (IF2)?
Description: With operator panels which use the serial interface for project transfer and also for communication with the controller, no connection is set up.
The system message "No. 220008 Interface IF 1A (IF 1B) (IF 2) cannot be opened" appears in the alarm display configured or in the message window.
Remedy:
If one of these interfaces is also to be used for communication, then you must disable the "Remote Transfer" option in the Transfer Settings of the Control Panel.
Below are instructions for making the setting in the following devices:
