Notes on USB PC adapter (6ES7972-0CB20-0XA0)and USB A2 PC adapter (6GK1 571-0BA00-0AA0) The USB PC adapter/USB A2 PC adapter provides an MPI/DP interface through the PC's USB interface. More information about the USB PC adapter is available in the manual in Entry ID: 16983464 More information about the USB A2 PC adapter is available in the manual in Entry ID: 68849363 These cables are released only for the devices below for project transfer and OS updating.
OP 73
OP 77 A
TP 177 A
KTP600 Basic Color DP
KTP1000 Basic Color DP
Using USB RS232 adapters and USB Ethernet adapters When using the RS232/PPI Multi-Master cable, zero modem cable or Ethernet connections, you can only use the "real" interfaces for project transfer.
"Real" interfaces are interfaces without implementation via USB. This means that you cannot use any "USB to serial" or "USB to Ethernet" adapters.
Additional Keywords Project transfer, Project download, WinCC flexible, Transfer cable, ProTool, RS 232, PC/PPI cable, PC PPI cable, RS 485, Com Text, Cables, USB adapter
How do you insert error messages of a frequency converter (SINAMICS and MICROMASTER) in a WinCC flexible or WinCC (TIA Portal) project?
Description This entry includes the error messages of a frequency converter in the form of a text list. This enables you to display the error messages in plain text on the operator panel.
Information about using text lists is available at the links below.
Manual WinCC (TIA Portal): "WinCC Advanced > Visualize processes (Advanced) Configuration > Working with text lists and graphics lists > Working with text lists"
Manual WinCC flexible: ""WinCC flexible 2008 > "WinCC flexible Engineering System > Working with WinCC flexible > Text lists"
The tables below provide the error messages as libraries that can be downloaded.
The libraries are available for downloading in WinCC flexible versions 2007, 2008 and 2008 SP2. If you want to use the libraries in older versions of WinCC flexible too, you must save them in the version concerned in each case. More information about this is available in Entry ID: 33934262.
Note
The libraries are available in German, English (GB and US), French, Spanish, Italian and Chinese.
Define the language you wish to have prior to inserting the library:
In WinCC flexible under "Language Settings > Project Languages"
In WinCC (TIA Portal) under "Languages & Resources > Project languages"
Additional Information More related information is available in the Online Support at the links below.
Note on security 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.
When using the "Kaspersky" virus scanner, why does the WinCC flexible configuration PC crash after transfer to an operator panel?
Description: After project transfer to an operator panel, the configuration PC crashes or no longer works reliably.
This behavior can be caused by using the "Kaspersky" virus scanner. It occurs as from version V6.0. The crash is due to a security update from "Kaspersky".
Remedy:
The "Kaspersky" virus scanner is not released for WinCC flexible. You can remedy this behavior as follows.
Uninstall or deactivate the "Kaspersky" virus scanner.
Release the processes "Hmies.exe" and "TransferTool.exe" in the virus scanner.
Note:
More information on the topic of "Virus scanners with WinCC flexible" and on the compatibility of tested virus scanners is available in the WinCC flexible help system under:
"First Steps > Installation Guide > Installation > Installing WinCC Flexible > Antivirus tools".
How do you establish a direct connection between HMI Panels and frequency converters (SINAMICS and Micromaster)?
Note on security 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.
How can you visualize the current status of the CPU on a WinCC flexible operator panel?
QUESTION:
How can I connect PPs via PROFIBUS DP on the CP5431 and how are the parameters set?
ANSWER:
You want to connect one or more Push Button Panels (PPs) to a SIMATIC S5 via PROFIBUS DP with the CP5431. During configuring you come across the following problem:
You need COM PROFIBUS for calculating the bus parameters of the PPs connected. However, the CP5431 can only be configured with the NCM software COM 5431 which in turn doesn't support parameterization of the PPs.
SOLUTION:
First you configure under COM PROFIBUS with the CP5431 as "Default master". Here you set the parameters of the PPs. You then manually take the parameters set as "user-parameterizable data" from COM PROFIBUS to COM 5431.
BEISPIEL:
Connecting a PUSH BUTTON PANEL PP7 to the CP5431.
Requirements:
For parameterizing the PP7 you need the COM PROFIBUS software. Here the demo version is sufficient. You can download this for COM PROFIBUS V3.3under "SIMATIC/Distributed I/O" in SIMATIC Customer Service under the ID 135526. Load the program onto your computer and the installation.
You need COM5431 for parameterizing CP5431.
For setting the bus parameters of the PP7 under COM PROFIBUS you need the GSD file of the PP7. You can download this under "SIMATIC/PROFIBUS GSD files/HMI" under the ID 113264. From the Internet page download the GSD file for the station type PP7 into the "GSD" program directory of COM PROFIBUS. Remark: the number of the GSD file is the manufacturer ID. The PP7 thus has the ID Hex 8067.
From the same Internet page download the bitmaps for SIMATIC HMI PP into the Bitmaps program directory of COM PROFIBUS.
Step 1: Setting up a network under COM PROFIBUS
Start COM PROFIBUS.
Import the new GSD file for the station type PP7 with the menu command "File > Import GSD files".
Start a new configuration with the menu command "File > New".
Enter the PROFIBUS address of the master in the dialog box that opens and select "Default Master" asmaster station type.
Acknowledge with OK. A window for the new DP master system opens. In this a selection box for the slaves opens.
Start configuring the PP7 as DP slave by clicking "SIMATIC" in the selection box for the slaves. Then click the free button under the master. A PROFIBUS address dialog box opens. Click the required PROFIBUS address. A new window opens entitled Slave Parameters. Here you select the PP7 by clicking SIMATIC under "Family" and PP7 under "Station type". Acknowledge with OK. The PP7 is placed in the DP segment (Fig. 1.1). Fig. 1.1 DP Master System with PP 7 as DP Slave
Step 2: Parameterizing the PP7
In the DP Master System window double-click the station type PP7. The Slave Parameters window for the PP7 opens (Fig. 2.1).
Fig. 2.1: Parameter window of the PP7
Click the Parameterize button (Fig. 2.2).
Fig. 2.2: Parameterize: PP 7 window
In the Parameterize window you make the required settings for the PP7. According to your parameters COM PROFIBUS creates the bus parameters for the PP7. You then need these parameters for configuring under COM 5431. For transferring the parameters to COM 5431 you click the Hex... button. Acknowledge the subsequent query with Yes. The Parameterize (Hex) window opens for the hexadecimal parameterization of the PP7 (Fig. 2.3).
Fig. 2.3: Parameterize (Hex) window of the PP 7
In the Parameterize (Hex) window you see the parameter bytes for the PP 7 including the 7 bytes for the DP standard. Only the bytes as of position 7 are important for parameterizing under COM 5431. Note these bytes including position 7 in a table (Table 2.1). Here you also enter the manufacturer ID of the station. This you take from the number of the GSD file.
Station type
Manufacturer ID
Stations address
Bus parameter (Hex)
SIMATIC PP7
8067
3
00 / 01 / 00 / 00 / 00 / 00
Table 2.1: User-specific bus parameters of the PP7
Step 3: PROFIBUS parameterizing under COM 5431
Start STEP 5 and click "Change > More ..." in the main menu.
In the More Simatic S5 Programs window select the line SINEC NCM. The configuring software SINEC CP 5431 FMS starts. Note: the settings for the CP5431 are given in the manual.
Configure the CP5431. Define the I/O areas.
Start parameterizing the PP7 as DP slave in the main menu under "Edit > I/O > Parameterize DP Slave".
Take the values for "Slave L2 address", "Slave Manufacturer" (manufacturer ID) and "Slave Name" from Table 2.1. Here you also enter the "user-parameterizable data"that you can also find in Table 2.1. You can leave all the other values as they are. Save your parameterization.
Result: you have parameterized a PP7 as DP slave for the CP5431 in COM 5431.
Connection of a Pushbutton Panel to a S7-400H system via Y-Link
QUESTION:
Can I connect a Pushbutton Panel via Y-Link to a S7-400H?
ANSWER:
Since all Pushbutton Panels can be run as DP-Normslaves located at
the PROFIBUS-DP, a connection to an H-System via Y-Link is
possible. On the one hand, the configuration of the H-system
including the Y-Link and the Pushbutton Panel does take place
within the STEP 7-Hardware-configuration, on the other hand at the
devices itself.
Description of an example configuration with an S7
400H-system, Y-Link and PP7
The individual components:
S7-400H
The S7 H-System consists of:
two redundant power supplies,
two S7-414 H CPUs,
at each case H-Sync-modules with LWL-circuit and
two PROFIBUS DP-Mastersystems with equal baudrate (e.g. 1,5
MB).
Image 1: S7-400H
Y-Link
The Y-Link consists of:
two connections IM 157 for PROFIBUS-System of the H-System
and
a Y-Coupler with PROFIBUS DP Mastersystem (e.g. 500 KB) for the
PP7.
Image 2: Y-Link
Pushbutton Panel:
The PP7 consists of:
User surface,
digital Inputs/Outputs and
programmable blocks for the configuration of the bus parameters
on the backside of the device.
Image 3: PP7
Configuration in the STEP 7 hardware-configuration
Configure a S7-project in the "SIMATIC Manager", add a H-station
and open its configuration.
Please configure the following components:
UR2-H-Rack,
redundant power supply and
S7-414H CPU with a PROFIBUS-DP connection and two H-Sync
modules.
Image 4: Configuration of a H-System
Copy the present Rack and add it once again into the
configration as Rack l.
Allocate a separate PROFIBUS DP-Mastersystem to the CPU in Rack
1. Please note, that both PROFIBUS DP-Systems have to be configured
with the same baudrate (e.g. 1,5 MB).
Open the STEP 7 hardware-catalog, choose the redundant Y-Link
at "PROFIBUS DP > DP/PA-Link > IM157" and drag it
inbetween both PROFIBUS-Mastersystems of your H-system. Determine a
PROFIBUS-address e.g. 3 and pick at "Determine Mastersystem" the
entry "Interface module for PROFIBUS DP". .
Add a PP7 from the hardware-catalog at "ProfibusDP >
Simatic > PP7" to the PROFIBUS DP-cable of the Y-Link. Set a
PROFIBUS-address - e.g. 4 - and the E/A-sector for the PP7.
Image 5: complete configuration
Configuration of the PP7
There is a module on the backside of the PP7 to configure the
PP7. The assigned parameters-mode can be started by pressing "ESC"
and "OK" at the same time, while rebooting the PP7 .
1. Choose the following settings in the parameter assignment
menu:
Mode Default = No
Connection = DP
Slave-Adr = 4
Baudrate = 500K
2. Reboot the device once again.
3. The set parameters at the PP7 have to be in line with those
selected in the STEP 7 hardware-configuration.
4. Please focus especially on the PROFIBUS-address and the
Baudrate of the cable, to which the PP7 is connected.
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.
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:
QUESTION:
What should I set with PP7 or PP17 if I want to operate it via MPI on the S7-200?
ANSWER:
To the connection of the PP7 or PP17 you must make the settings listed below in the PP7/17 menu. If you switch on the PP7 and press the ESC and OK keys at the same time, the PP7 menu opens:
Parameter
Setting
Meaning
CONNECTION
MPI
Connection via MPI or DP
PP-MPI-ADR
7
Address of the PP7, e.g. "7"
BAUDRATE
19200
Baud rate = 19200 baud
DATA MB/DB
DB
Data is stored in DB1 from DW25 onwards
DB
1
DW
25
PARAM.-DB
1
Parameters are stored in DB1 from DW0 onwards
PLC-ADR
2
Address S7-200
PLC-TYP
200
Type of S7? 200/300/400
HSA
126
Highest station address
NUMBER OF MPI-Master
1
Number of masters
The S7-200 knows no DW, but the PP7/17 has this input option only.
Transfer the settings with ESC.
In the S7-200 you then parameterize the DB1 as follows:
Parameter
Setting
Meaning
VB0
'0'
// PP7 ID
VB1
'0'
// PP7 ID
VB2
'P'
// PP7 ID
VB3
'P'
// PP7 ID
VB4
'0'
// PP7 ID
VB5
'7'
// PP7 ID
VB6
1
// PP7 ID
VB7
2
// PP7 ID
VB8
1
// PP7 ID
VB9
0
// PP7 ID
VB10
0
// PP7 ID
VB11
0
// PP7 ID
VB12
2
// Pulse extension
VB13
1
// Lamp test button
VB14
0
// Function keys 1-8
VB15
0
// Digital function inputs 1-4
VB16
0
// Mode LED 1-4
VB17
0
// Mode LED 2-8
VB18
0
// res
VB19
0
// res
VB20
0
// res
VB21
0
// res
VB22
0
// res
VB23
0
// res
VB24
0
// res
VB25
0
// Here you set the bits for the keys 1-8
VB26
0
// Here you set the bits for the Digital Inputs 1-4
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