Sinetplan; Proneta; Simatic Automation Tool - Siemens SIMATIC S7-1500 System Manual

5.6.2

SINETPLAN

SINETPLAN (https://www.siemens.com/sinetplan), the Siemens Network Planner, helps you
plan automation systems and networks based on PROFINET. The tool facilitates the
professional and predictive dimensioning of your PROFINET system right from the planning
stage. SINETPLAN also assists with network optimization and helps you to make the best
possible use of network resources and to plan for reserves. This allows you to avoid problems
in commissioning and failures during productive operation even before planned use. This
increases the availability of the production plant and helps improve operational safety.
The advantages at a glance
• Network optimization thanks to port-specific calculation of the network load
• Increased production availability thanks to online scan and verification of existing systems
• Transparency before commissioning through import and simulation of existing STEP7
projects
• Efficiency through securing existing investments in the long term and the optimal use of
resources
5.6.3

PRONETA

SIEMENS PRONETA (PROFINET network analysis) allows you to analyze the plant network
during commissioning. PRONETA features two core functions:
• The topology overview independently scans PROFINET and all connected components.
• The IO check is a rapid test of the wiring and the module configuration of a plant.
SIEMENS PRONETA (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/67460624) is
available for free on the Internet.
5.6.4

SIMATIC Automation Tool

You use the SIMATIC Automation Tool
(https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/98161300) to perform commissioning
and maintenance activities simultaneously on various SIMATIC S7 stations as a bulk operation
independent of the TIA Portal. The SIMATIC Automation Tool provides you with a multitude of
functions:
• Network browsing and creation of a table showing the accessible devices in the network.
• Flashing of device LEDs or HMI display to locate a device
• Downloading of addresses (IP, subnet, gateway) to a device
• Downloading the PROFINET name (station name) to a device
• Placing a CPU in RUN or STOP mode
• Setting the time in a CPU to the current time of your PG/PC
• Downloading a new program to a CPU or an HMI device
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