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SIMATIC HMI
Multi Panel
MP270
Equipment Manual
6AV6591–1DB01–0AB0
Release 01/99
Preface, Contents
Introduction
Functionality
Commissioning
MP270 Operation
Operating Special Screen Objects
System Settings
Installation
Unit Description
Options
Maintenance/Upkeep
Appendices
Glossary, Index
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  • Page 1 Preface, Contents Introduction SIMATIC HMI Functionality Multi Panel MP270 Commissioning Equipment Manual MP270 Operation Operating Special Screen Objects System Settings Installation Unit Description Options Maintenance/Upkeep Appendices Glossary, Index 6AV6591–1DB01–0AB0 Release 01/99...
  • Page 2 Trademarks SIMATIC , ProTool/Lite , ProTool and ProTool/Pro are registered trademarks of Siemens AG. Some of the other designations used in these documents are also registered trademarks; the owner’s rights may be violated if they are used be third parties for their own purposes.
  • Page 3 7 - 10 Mechanical and electrical installation, unit description, retrofitting of options as well as maintenance and upkeep of the MP270. Appendix Technical Data Interface Assignments System Messages ESD Guidelines SIMATIC HMI Documentation Siemens Worldwide MP270 Equipment Manual Release 01/99...
  • Page 4 First release of the MP270 equipment From V 5.1 manual. Other support In the case of technical queries, please contact the Siemens representatives in the subsidiaries and branches responsible for your area. Refer to Appendix F for a list of addresses. MP270 Equipment Manual...
  • Page 5 +49 (911) 895-7002 Fax: +1 423 461-2231 Fax: +65 740-7001 E-Mail: simatic.support@ E-Mail: simatic.hotline@ E-Mail: simatic@ nbgm.siemens.de sea.siemens.com singnet.com.sg SIMATIC Premium Hotline (charged, only with SIMATIC Card) Time: Mo - Fr 0:00 to 24:00 Telephone: +49 (911) 895-7777 Fax: +49 (911) 895-7001...
  • Page 6 SIMATIC products through its Online services as follows: Up-to-date general information is provided – in Internet under http://www.ad.siemens.de/simatic – via the Fax-Polling under 08765–93 02 77 95 00 Up-to-date product information and downloads for practical use can be found: –...
  • Page 7 Preface Abbreviations The abbreviations used in this equipment manual have the following meaning: Automation unit Alarm message ANSI American National Standards Institute AS 511 Protocol of the PU interface on the SIMATIC S5 ASCII American Standard Code for Information Interchange User’s guide Event message CCFL...
  • Page 8 Preface MP270 Equipment Manual Release 01/99...

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction ............Functionality .
  • Page 10 ..........Siemens Worldwide .

  • Page 11: Introduction

    Introduction New product category The SIMATIC Multi Panel MP270 belongs to the new product category called “Multifunctional Platform” and is positioned in the product hierarchy between classic components such as operator panels and PLC on the one hand, and industrial computers on the other. The multifunctional platform combines the robustness of the dedicated hardware solutions with the flexibility of the PC world.
  • Page 12 Introduction Easy to operate and observe The MP270 enables operating statuses, current process values and errors concerning a connected PLC to be graphically displayed and the relevant machine or system to be easily monitored and operated. Display and operation of the MP270 can be adapted optimally for the respective process requirenments by using the configuration software ProTool (from version 5.1).
  • Page 13 Introduction MP270 general overview Overview: MP270 model Processor Type SC400 Clock frequency 66 MHz Memory Flash EPROM for operating system, 8 MB runtime software and configuration DRAM working memory 16 MB Software Operating system Microsoft Windows Operation-capable runtime software SIMATIC ProTool/Pro runtime Interfaces Serial interface to connect PLC, RS232/TTY (active/passive)
  • Page 14 Introduction Further information Detailed information on the technical data of the MP270 is provided in Appendix A of this manual. Information on the configuration of the MP270 is provided in the user’s guide ProTool Configuring Windows-based Systems . Connection of the MP270 to the PLC is described in the user’s guide Communication for Windows-based Systems .

  • Page 15: Functionality

    Functionality The following table summarizes the range of functions provided by the MP270. The values quoted are the maximum values which can be managed by the MP270. The values are limited by the size of the memory used. Function Comment Event messages Number 2000...
  • Page 16 Functionality Function Comment Message acquisition Time of occurrence Date and time Message events Arrive, depart, acknowledge Screens View Print (hardcopy) Screen objects Output field Input field Selection field Text list Graphics list Text Graphics Line Rectangle/Square Rounded rectangle/square Ellipse/Circle Polyline/Polygon Button Invisible button Trend graphic...
  • Page 17 Functionality Function Comment Password protection Number of passwords Password level 10 (0..9) Online language change Number of languages PU functions SIMATIC S5 (Status/Force) SIMATIC S7 Screen settings Blanking circuit Brightness Contrast (STN display only) Communication SIMATIC S5 AS511 PROFIBUS-DP SIMATIC S7/M7 PROFIBUS-DP SIMATIC 505 NITP...
  • Page 18 Functionality MP270 Equipment Manual Release 01/99...

  • Page 19: Commissioning

    Commissioning Flowchart The following information on commissioning explains the individual steps which need to be taken to start up the MP270. Figure 3-1 illustrates the most important steps for the initial startup, recommissioning and normal operation of the MP270. Initial startup Recommissioning Normal operation There is no configuration...

  • Page 20: Initial Startup

    Commissioning Error diagnostics An error which occurrs during commissioning or operation is normally displayed on the MP270 by means of a system message. Appendix C of this manual contains a list of some of the most important system messages and explanations on how to eliminate the causes. Initial Startup Action During initial commissioning, the runtime software ProTool/ProRT and configuration...

  • Page 21: Recommissioning

    Commissioning Recommissioning Purpose During recommissioning, the configuration and/or runtime software already installed on the MP270 is replaced by means of serially downloading another. In this case, the configuration/runtime software is downloaded from the PC/PU to the MP270 via an RS232 connection. There are two ways of setting the MP270 to download mode: During the start-up phase of the MP270 Duriing normal operation...

  • Page 22: Test Configuration

    Commissioning Test Configuration Simulation on a configuration computer A simulator is supplied with the ProTool configuration software which enables the configuration to be tested on the PC/PU. A condition for this is that ProTool/Pro RT (Runtime) is installed on the configuration computer. The runtime software is contained on the configuration software ProTool/Pro CS (Configuration System) installation CD.

  • Page 23: Mp270 Operation

    MP270 Operation Operating concept The operating status of the machine or system to be monitored can be observed in the MP270 screen and the running process directly influenced by using the keyboard. This chapter provides information on the general operating procedures for the MP270.
  • Page 24 MP270 Operation Function keys for global function assignment A function key for global function assignment always triggers the same action on the MP270 or in the PLC regardless of the screen currently open (global significance on the MP270). These actions could include: Open screen Display current alarm messages Print screen (hardcopy)
  • Page 25 MP270 Operation Table 4-1 Functions of the system keys, continued Function Purpose Shift/ Switches the assignment of the input keys Changing windows from alphanumeric to numeric. Changes the active window (Page 4-12). Activate editing Activates editing mode. mode, Insert/Delete Deletes or inserts individual characters. character Delete character in numeric key assignment.
  • Page 26 MP270 Operation Key combinations Table 4-2 The most important key combinations Key combination Function Navigation Moves to the next screen object available for selection in the tabulation sequence. Navigation in the current screen object. Opens a selection field. Screen settings Increases the screen contrast (for STN displays only).

  • Page 27: Entering Values

    MP270 Operation Entering Values Marking On selecting an input field, the entire field content is marked by changing color. After pressing a key (except a cursor key), the field content is deleted and the new input displayed. Press a cursor key after selecting the field and the field marking changes back; the cursor can be moved freely within the field.

  • Page 28: Enter Numeric Values

    MP270 Operation 4.2.1 Enter numeric values Action Numeric values are entered character by character using the input keys on the system keyboard. If a value already exists in the field, this is deleted on entering the first character. After beginning entering a value, it is impossible to exit from the field without either confirming the entry or canceling.

  • Page 29: Enter Alphanumeric Values

    MP270 Operation 4.2.2 Enter alphanumeric values Action Alphanumeric values are entered character by character using the input keys on the system keyboard. Digits, letters and spaces are possible. After entering a character, the cursor moves one space to the right. If the entry exceeds beyond the maximum number of places, the MP270 overwrites the last character entered with each subsequent entry.

  • Page 30: Enter Symbolic Values

    MP270 Operation 4.2.3 Enter symbolic values Selection field Values are not entered in selection fields character by character, but selected from a text list. This enables, for example, a motor to be switched on and off by means of the entries ON and OFF. Action Step Keys...

  • Page 31: Call Help Text

    MP270 Operation Call Help Text Purpose The help text is comprised of additional information and operating instructions on screens, in input fields and messages which is provided by the configuration planner. Help text may, for example, be information on permissible value ranges regarding an input field (refer to Figure 4-2) or on the cause and elimination of a fault related to an error message.

  • Page 32: Operating Screens

    MP270 Operation Operating Screens What is a screen? Screens visualize the progress of processes and display specified process values. A screen contains logically related process data which the MP270 can both display and modify by operating the individual values. Screen partitions A screen is basically composed of static and dynamic sections.
  • Page 33 MP270 Operation Fixed window The fixed window is an area at the top of the screen. The height of the fixed window can be configured. Since the content of the fixed window is independent of the screen currently displayed, it is especially suited for displaying important process magnitudes or date and time.
  • Page 34 MP270 Operation Message window System messages The MP270 displays internal operating statuses in the system message window. System messages indicate, for example, incorrect operations or communication faults. A summary of some of the most important system messages and explanations on how to eliminate the causes are provided in Appendix C of this manual.
  • Page 35 MP270 Operation Select screen Screens on the MP270can be viewed, edited and printed. The relevant screen must have been selected beforehand. There are two ways in which to select a screen: Function key Pressing a function key opens the corresponding screen defined in the configuration.
  • Page 36 MP270 Operation MP270 Equipment Manual 4-14 Release 01/99...

  • Page 37: Operating Special Screen Objects

    Operating Special Screen Objects In this chapter This chapter describes the various screen objects which can be contained in a MP270 configuration and explains how to operate special screen objects. Overview of Screen Objects Table 5-1 Screen objects configurable for the MP270 Screen object Use/Description Output field...
  • Page 38 Operating Special Screen Objects Table 5-1 Screen objects configurable for the MP270, continued Screen object Use/Description Text Text is used during configuration to label operating and display elements, for example. Text on the MP270 cannot be modified. The importance of different texts within a screen can be distinguished by assigning different fonts and formats.
  • Page 39 Operating Special Screen Objects Table 5-1 Screen objects configurable for the MP270, continued Screen object Use/Description Message view Special filter criteria are configured in the message view for displaying the volatile message buffer and/or message archive. Notes on operation are provided on Page 5-10. Status/Force By implementing Status/Force, the MP270 can be used to access the connected PLC (SIMATIC S5 and...

  • Page 40: Messages

    Operating Special Screen Objects Messages Message categories Messages on the MP270 indicate events and statuses related to control processes. A message can contain text and tags. Parts of the text can be configured to flash or be underlined to distinguish it from other parts of the text. The MP270 displays the following types of message: Event messages indicate normal operating and process statuses and process progress, e.g.
  • Page 41 Operating Special Screen Objects Acknowledging alarm messages Alarm messages must be acknowledged due to their importance. This can be done manually on the MP270 or automatically by the PLC. The message indicator illustrated continues to be displayed as long as alarm messages are still present on the MP270, when this feature has been configured (also refer to Page 4-11).

  • Page 42: Message Line

    Operating Special Screen Objects Deleting messages All message events concerning event and alarm messages are automatically stored in the message buffer. There are two methods of deleting messages from the buffer: Automatic deletion on buffer overflow When the message buffer is no longer capable of accepting new message events, the MP270 automatically deletes a number of message events until the configured remaining buffer capacity is reached.

  • Page 43: Message Window

    Operating Special Screen Objects 5.2.2 Message Window Purpose The message window displays all messages which are present which have no time stamp. It is possible to configure the sorting sequence displayed. Alarm messages If one of the display types window/window , window/line or window/off is configured, the message window for alarm messages opens automatically when an alarm message arrives.

  • Page 44: Message Page

    Operating Special Screen Objects 5.2.3 Message Page Purpose The message page displays all messages allocated a time stamp. It is possible to configure the sorting sequence displayed. Open message pages are constantly updated. Structure In order to have access to the message page for event messages and/or alarm messages on the MP270, the following functions must have been configured: for event messages: Show_event_message_page for alarm messages: Show_alarm_message_page...

  • Page 45: Message Buffer

    Operating Special Screen Objects 5.2.4 Message Buffer Purpose The message buffer displays all message events allocated a time stamp. It is possible to configure the sorting sequence displayed. Open message buffers are constantly updated. Structure In order to have access to the message buffer for event messages and/or alarm messages on the MP270, the following functions must have been configured: for event messages: Show_event_message_buffer for alarm messages: Show_alarm_message_buffer...

  • Page 46: Message View

    Operating Special Screen Objects 5.2.5 Message View Purpose It is possible to define specific views of the message buffer (volatile or archive) in the message view. Various filter criteria are provided in ProTool for this purpose. The following can be configured Message archive Message categories Message events...

  • Page 47: Trend Graphics

    Operating Special Screen Objects Trend Graphics Purpose Trend graphics on the MP270 provide an especially clear visualization of continuous process data values. In the case of processes which change very slowly, it is possible to visualize trends of previous events, thus enabling estimation of future trends within a process.
  • Page 48 Operating Special Screen Objects Structure Figure 5-5 illustrates an example of a trend graphic with configured buttons to navigate within the trend. Figure 5-5 Operable trend (example) Navigation using buttons It is possible to navigate through the trend using the configured buttons. The individual buttons have the following significance: Button Significance...
  • Page 49 Operating Special Screen Objects Navigation using the keyboard If no buttons are configured for the trend, use the MP270 keyboard to navigate through the trend. A condition for this is that the configuration supports navigation using the keyboard. Button Significance Back to start Scrolls back to the start of the trend recording.

  • Page 50: Status/Force

    Operating Special Screen Objects Status/Force Purpose By implementing the MP270, it can be used to access the connected PLC (SIMATIC S5 and SIMATIC S7) to read and write values online. PLC operands can be monitored and modified easily without having to connect an additional programming unit or PC to the PLC.
  • Page 51 Operating Special Screen Objects Each line represents an operand. The following table illustrates the significance of the individual columns and buttons. Column/Button Significance Connection Select the PLC whose address area is to be displayed and/or modified. Type, DB number, Offset, Bit Specify the address in this column.

  • Page 52: Date/Time

    Operating Special Screen Objects Date/Time Purpose The screen object Date/Time indicates the current values for the time and/or date on the MP270. The time can be modified online if the corresponding feature is configured. The calendar date and time values are synchronized with the system values in the operating system.
  • Page 53 Operating Special Screen Objects Format The date and time format is dependent on the current MP270 language setting. It corresponds to the standard international conventions: Table 5-2 Examples of language-dependent formats for Date/Time Language Example Date Time long short German Samstag, 7.

  • Page 54: Password Protection

    Operating Special Screen Objects Password Protection Purpose During configuration using ProTool, operating elements, such as input fields, buttons and function keys, can be protected against unauthorized use by applying a password. Important parameters and settings can then only be modified by authorized personnel.

  • Page 55: Logging In And Out Of The Mp270

    Operating Special Screen Objects 5.6.1 Logging in and out of the MP270 Login After calling a password protected function, the MP270 automatically requests the entry of a password. It is not necessary to enter the password again to trigger functions in this or a lower level. Logout In order to rule out operation by unauthorized personnel, a password level greater than 0 should not remain active on the MP270 over too long a period of time.

  • Page 56: Password Management

    Operating Special Screen Objects 5.6.2 Password management Password list Individual personnel can be entered in a password list on the MP270 and assigned a password level, according to their qualification and area of responsibility. The password list contains all the passwords configured on the MP270. The list is stored in the MP270, safeguarded against power failure.

  • Page 57: System Settings

    System Settings Overview The general settings, listed below, can be modified online on the MP270: Language (Page 6-2) Operating mode (Page 6-3) Screen settings (Page 6-4) Settings on Windows CE Control Panel (from Page 6-5) – Printer – Date/Time – Format flash memory MP270 Equipment Manual Release 01/99...

  • Page 58: Set Language

    System Settings Set Language Language-dependent objects When downloading configurations from the configuration computer, up to three languages can be loaded on the MP270 at the same time. It is possible to switch between the languages, online, at any time and display language-dependent objects (texts and formats) in other languages.

  • Page 59: Setting An Operating Mode

    System Settings Setting an Operating Mode Operating modes It is possible to switch between the two operating modes “ Online ” and “ Offline ” on the MP270. Offline mode There is no logical connection between the MP270 and PLC. The MP270 can be operated, but processes cannot be operated or visualized.

  • Page 60: Screen Settings

    System Settings Screen Settings Purpose In order to be able to view the MP270 screen well, even with changing lighting conditions, the brightness can be adjusted during operation and, when using units with an STN display, the screen contrast can also be adjusted. Set brightness The screen brightness can be adjusted by means of the following key combinations:...

  • Page 61: Control Panel Settings

    System Settings Control Panel Settings The Windows CE Control Panel The following settings can be defined for the system using the Windows CE Control Panel: Set printer Set date/time Format flash memory Opening and closing the Control Panel In order to open the Control Panel, the function System Settings must be linked to an operating element in the configuration.
  • Page 62 System Settings Set printer A printer can be selected and set up at this point. The setting possibilities available are dependent on the printer selected. The following can be selected, for example: Printer Select the printer from the list to which the MP270 is connected. Port/Baud rate Select the port and baud rate used by the MP270 to transfer data to the printer, e.g.
  • Page 63 System Settings Format Flash memory The Flash memory on the tab control Flash file system can be reformatted. The Flash memory contains the configuration and runtime software. The current registration setting can be stored permanently in the Flash memory on the tab control Registration or deleted from it.
  • Page 64 System Settings MP270 Equipment Manual Release 01/99...

  • Page 65: Installation

    Installation In this chapter This chapter provides information on: installation of the MP270 (from Page 7-2) electrical connections to – the power supply (Page 7-6) – the configuration computer (Page 7-7) – the PLC (Page 7-8) – the printer (Page 7-10) MP270 Equipment Manual Release 01/99...

  • Page 66: Mechanical Installation

    Installation Mechanical Installation Installation location and conditions The MP270 is designed for installation in 19” cabinets/racks and in the front panels of switching cabinets and consoles. Cut a mounting cut-out in the front panel in preparation for installation of the unit. The thickness of the front panel must not exceed 6 mm.
  • Page 67 Installation Installation in front panels Step Action Working from the front, insert the MP270 in the mounting cut-out provided. Make sure the unit cannot drop out of the front panel before it has been secured. Insert the hooks of the ten screw-type clamps enclosed in the corresponding recesses in the housing of MP270.

  • Page 68: Electrical Installation

    Screw or lock all plug connections. Do not install signal lines in the same cable ducts as power cables. Siemens AG refuses to accept liability for malfunctions and damage arising from use of self-made cables or cables from other manufacturers.
  • Page 69 Installation Configuration options Figure 7-1 illustrates a number of configuration options for the MP270, PLC and periphery equipment. PROFIBUS-DP SIMATIC S5 SIMATIC 505 SIMATIC 505 SIMATIC S7 Other PLCs Other PLCs Optionally MP270 IF1A IF1B Power supply DIL switches Connection for (Settings, see Page 7-9) backup battery Grounding connection...
  • Page 70 Installation Power supply The power supply for the MP270 is connected at the 2-pin plug connector on the underside of the unit. Use the 2-pin terminal block supplied for this purpose. The terminal block is designed for cables with a cross-section not larger than 2.5 mm + 24 V DC Please refer to the technical data in Appendix A for information on the power supply requirements.

  • Page 71: Connect Configuration Computer

    Installation 7.2.1 Connect configuration computer Connection configuration Figure 7-2 illustrates how a configuration computer (PU or PC) is temporarily connected to the MP270 interface IF2 in order to download the runtime software ProTool/Pro RT and configuration data. Standard cables are available for the connections shown (refer to the ST80 catalog).

  • Page 72: Connection Configuration

    Installation 7.2.2 Connect PLC Connection configuration Figure 7-3 illustrates the basic connection possibilities between the MP270 and PLC. Standard cables are available for the connections shown (refer to the ST80 catalog). SIMATIC S5 TTY active MP270 PG interface TTY active SI 2 IF1A SIMATIC 505...
  • Page 73 Installation Configure interface IF1B The IF1B interface can be configured via the DIL switches on the rear side of the unit. This interchanges the RS422 receive data and the RTS signal. By default, the RTS signal is not required by the communication peer. The table shows the permissible DIL switch settings.

  • Page 74: Connect Printer

    Installation 7.2.3 Connect printer Connection configuration Figure 7-4 illustrates how to connect a serial printer to interface IF2 of the MP270. The MP270 supports the following printer standards: compatible with ESC/P, 9-pin ESC/P or ESC/P2 (EPSON) e.g. EPSON FX850 compatible with PCL3 (Hewlett Packard) HP LaserJet 5M MP270 Printer (serial)

  • Page 75: Unit Description

    Unit Description In this chapter This chapter provides information on: Dimensions (Page 8-2), Operating and display elements (Page 8-3), Connection elements (Page 8-4), Communication options (Page 8-5), Labeling the function keys (Page 8-6). MP270 Equipment Manual Release 01/99...

  • Page 76: Dimensions

    Unit Description Dimensions Unit dimensions 482.6 465.9 Hole details: 431.6 10.3 Figure 8-1 MP270 dimensions Mounting cut-out For installation in the front panel, the MP270 requires a mounting cut-out (WxH) of mm x 295 mm. The thickness of the front panel must not exceed 6 mm. –1 –1 MP270 Equipment Manual...

  • Page 77: Operating And Display Elements

    Unit Description Operating and display elements Screen Function keys System keys Figure 8-2 Arrangement of operating and display elements Name Description Screen Type TFT or STN LCD Resolution (pixels) Colors Back-lighting CCFL tube System keys 33 system keys with dedicated functions (3 with LEDs). Function keys 36 configurable function keys (28 with LEDs), 20 of which can be used as softkeys.

  • Page 78: Connection Elements

    Unit Description Connection elements Figure 8-3 Arrangement of connection elements Name Description/Use Interfaces Level: Usage: IF1A RS232/TTY (active/passive) PLC RS232 PC, PU, printer IF1B RS422/RS485 (floating) DIL switch To configure interface IF1B Power supply Connection for power supply (+24 V DC) Backup battery Connection for optional backup battery Grounding connection...

  • Page 79: Communication Options

    Unit Description Communication Options Device Connection Interface SIMATIC S5 AS511 (TTY) IF1A PROFIBUS-DP IF1B SIMATIC S7 IF1B PROFIBUS-DP IF1B SIMATIC 505 RS232 IF1A RS422/RS485 IF1B Other PLCs RS232/TTY IF1A RS422/RS485 IF1B Configuration computer RS232 Printer RS232 MP270 Equipment Manual Release 01/99...

  • Page 80: Labeling Function Keys

    Unit Description Labeling Function Keys Labeling The MP270 function keys are labeled as follows on supply: F1 to F20 and K1 to K16. The function keys are labeled by means of 10 labeling strips which are inserted in the unit from the rear. These strips can be exchanged in order to label the MP270 specifically for the system.
  • Page 81 Unit Description Create labeling strips Only use transparent foil to create your own labeling strips so that the LEDs in the function keys remain visible. Label the foil either with a printer or a waterproof felt-tip pen. Cut the strips according to the specifications depicted in Figure 8-4 . 18.5 18.5 (8x)
  • Page 82 Unit Description MP270 Equipment Manual Release 01/99...

  • Page 83: Options

    Options In this chapter This chapter provides information on the options available with which to retrofit the MP270. The following options are available: Memory cards Backup battery MP270 Equipment Manual Release 01/99...

  • Page 84: Memory Cards

    Options Memory Cards Purpose Alternative PC cards (storage media) can be inserted in expansion slot Slot A (Figure 9-1) located on the rear side of the unit. This enables, for example, archiving important process data. Slot A Figure 9-1 Position of the memory card slots Cards supported The MP270 supports the use of all standard cards which operate with a programming voltage of 5 V (types I and II):...
  • Page 85 Options Installation The PC card can be inserted or removed while system is running when it can be ensured that the MP270 will not access the card at the time. Step Action If the PC card is inserted or removed while system is running, ensure that the MP270 does not access the card at the time.

  • Page 86: Backup Battery

    Options Backup Battery Backup battery function The battery ensures that the internal hardware clock of the MP270 continues to run even when the power supply is interrupted. The clock is only backed up for a few hours if no battery is available. Installation Step Action...

  • Page 87: Maintenance/Upkeep

    Maintenance/Upkeep Scope The MP270 is has been designed for low maintenance operation. Maintenance of the unit is limited to regular cleaning of the keyboard foil and screen, changing the optional backup battery. 10.1 Clean Screen and Keyboard Foil Preparation Clean the MP270 screen and keyboard foil at regular intervals using a damp cloth. Do not clean the unit while it is turned on.

  • Page 88: Replacing The Optional Backup Battery

    Under normal operating conditions, the battery has a service life of approx. 4 years. Supply source The battery can be ordered from the Siemens spare parts service. It is shipped ready for installation with a lead and connector. Please refer to our catalog ST80 for the order number.
  • Page 89 Maintenance/Upkeep Action Step Action Remove the battery lead connector from the two-pin plug connector on the unit. The battery is normally secured by means of two cable ties on the rear side of the MP270. Cut the cable ties, using pliers for instance, and remove the empty battery.
  • Page 90 Maintenance/Upkeep MP270 Equipment Manual 10-4 Release 01/99...

  • Page 91: Appendices

    APPENDICES Technical Data Interface Assignments System Messages ESD Guidelines SIMATIC HMI Documentation Siemens Worldwide...
  • Page 92 APPENDICES MP270 Equipment Manual Release 01/99...
  • Page 93 Technical Data In this Appendix This Appendix contains the following technical data for the MP270: Housing Processor Memory Software Display Keyboard Power supply Backup battery (option) Ambient conditions Noise immunity / Noise transmission Approvals MP270 Equipment Manual Release 01/99...
  • Page 94 Technical Data Housing External dimensions (W x H) 482.6 mm x 310.3 mm Mounting cut-out (W x H) mm x 295 –1 –1 Mounting depth 50 mm Degree of protection Front panel IP65 Rear panel IP20 Weight Approx. 5 kg Processor Type SC400...
  • Page 95 Technical Data Keyboard Type Membrane keyboard System keys with dedicated functions 33 (3 with LEDs) Function keys with configurable functions 36 (28 with LEDs) Those usable as softkeys Power supply Rated voltage + 24 V DC Permissible voltage range +18.0...+30.0 V DC Max.
  • Page 96 Technical Data Ambient conditions Vibration Operation 0.035 mm (10 – 58 Hz) 1 g (58 – 500 Hz) Shipping, storage 3.5 mm (5 – 8,5 Hz) 1 g (8.5 – 500 Hz) Max. pressure difference (front/rear side) 2 hPa Barometric pressure Operation 706 to1030 hPa Shipping, storage...
  • Page 97 Technical Data The following approvals have been applied for or already granted on supply. Please refer to the rating plate on the rear of the unit for identification. Approvals UL approval UL Recognition Mark Underwriters Laboratories (UL) complying with Standard UL 508, File E 120869 CSA Approval CSA Certification Mark...
  • Page 98 Technical Data MP270 Equipment Manual Release 01/99...
  • Page 99 Interface Assignment IF1A Table B-1 Pin assignment of the 15-pin Sub-D socket RS232 Housing – RxD– – – – – TxD+ – TxD– Housing – RxD+ – – +20 mA – +20 mA +5 V/100 mA IF1B Table B-2 Assignment of the 9-pin Sub-D socket (configuration via DIL switch, see Page 7-9) PROFIBUS-DP RS422...
  • Page 100 Interface Assignment Table B-3 Assignment of the 9-pin Sub-D plug (pin) RS232 MP270 Equipment Manual Release 01/99...
  • Page 101 System Messages Message number Operating unit system messages can be divided into various categories. The information concerning the category to which a system message belongs is included in the message number: Message number Message text 01 Printer 02 Scripts 03 Scale 06 Win32 functions 07 Win32 functions 08 Archives...
  • Page 102 2. Download the configuration again and then restart the PLC and operating unit. 3. If the fault occurs again, please contact your nearest Siemens representative. When doing so, please quote the number of the error that has occurred and any tags referred to in the message.
  • Page 103 System Messages Number Effect/Cause Remedy 20011 An error has occurred in a script called in by the script Select the scripts from the specified. Execution of the script function has, configuration which were directly or therefore, been terminated in the subscript. indirectly called in via the specified script.
  • Page 104 System Messages Number Effect/Cause Remedy 60011 An attempt was made to copy a file to itself. Check the path of the source /target file. It is possible that the Windows NT user has no access rights to one of the two file. Using Windows NT with NTFS: The user executing ProTool/Pro RT must be granted access rights for...
  • Page 105 System Messages Number Effect/Cause Remedy 80006 Since archiving is not possible, this causes a In the case of databases, check permanent loss of the functionality. whether the corresponding data source exists and start up the system again. 80008 Since archiving is not possible, this causes a Restart the system when the full permanent loss of the functionality.
  • Page 106 System Messages Number Effect/Cause Remedy 140000 Online connection to the PLC has been successfully – established. 140001 Online connection to the PLC has been disconnected. – 140003 No tag updating or writing is executed. Check the connection and whether the PLC is switched on. Check the parameter definitions in the Control Panel using “Set PU/PC interface”.
  • Page 107 System Messages Number Effect/Cause Remedy 140008 No tag updating or writing is executed because the Check the connection and whether configuration data is incorrect: the PLC is switched on. The following parameters could not be entered in the Check the parameter definitions in registry: the Control Panel using “Set PU/PC interface”.
  • Page 108 System Messages Number Effect/Cause Remedy 150000 No more data is read or written. Check that the cable is plugged in, the PLC is operational, the correct This can have various causes: interface is used. The cable is defective. Reboot the system if the system The PLC does not respond, is defective, etc.
  • Page 109 System Messages Number Effect/Cause Remedy 190006 The tag is not updated because it is not possible to Check the configuration. map the PLC type in the tag type. 190007 The tag values are not modified because the Switch online or re-establish connection to the PLC has been terminated or the tag connection to the PLC.
  • Page 110 System Messages Number Effect/Cause Remedy 190101 The area pointer is not updated because it is not – possible to map the PLC type in the area pointer type. Parameter type and no.: See message 190100 190102 The area pointer is updated following an error status –...
  • Page 111 System Messages Number Effect/Cause Remedy 220001 The tag is not downloaded because the associated Change the configuration. channel/the unit does not support downloading the data type bool/bit. 220002 The tag is not downloaded because the associated Change the configuration. channel/the unit does not support downloading the data type byte.
  • Page 112 System Messages Number Effect/Cause Remedy 260002 A password has been entered whose assigned level Modify the password level in the does not permit execution of the function. password input field or enter a password with a sufficiently high The password level currently set is displayed for level.
  • Page 113 System Messages Number Effect/Cause Remedy 280004 The online connection to the PLC has been Check the PLC parameters in interrupted. There is no data exchange at present. ProTool Pro: baud rate, block length, station address. Check that the cable is plugged in, the PLC is operational, the correct interface is used.
  • Page 114 System Messages MP270 Equipment Manual C-14 Release 01/99...
  • Page 115 ESD-Guidelines What does ESD mean? Virtually all present-day modules incorporate highly integrated MOS devices or components. For technological reasons, these electronic components are very sensitive to overvoltages and consequently therefore to electrostatic discharge: These devices are referred to in German as Elektrostatisch Gefährdeten Bauelemente/ Baugruppen: ”EGB”...
  • Page 116 ESD-Guidelines Handling ESD assemblies A general rule is that assemblies should be touched only when this cannot be avoided owing to the work that has to performed on them. Under no circumstances should you handle printed-circuit boards by touching device pins or circuitry. You should touch devices only if you are grounded by permanently wearing an ESD wrist strap or you are wearing ESD shoes or ESD shoe-grounding protection straps in...
  • Page 117 SIMATIC HMI Documentation Target groups This manual is part of the SIMATIC HMI documentation. The documentation is aimed at the following target groups: Newcomers Users Configurers Programmers Commissioning engineers How the documentation is organized The SIMATIC HMI documentation consists of the following components: User’s Guides / User’s Manuals for: –...
  • Page 118 SIMATIC HMI Documentation Documentation Target Group Content First Steps with ProTool Newcomers This documentation guides you step by step through the configuration of Product Brief a screen with various objects changing from one screen to another a message. This documentation is available for: OP3, OP5, OP7, OP15, OP17 OP25, OP27, OP35, OP37, TP27, TP37 Windows-based systems...
  • Page 119 SIMATIC HMI Documentation Documentation Target Group Content Copy Protection Commissioning The ProTool/Pro Runtime visualization software is a engineers, copyright product. This manual contains information on Start–up Guide Users the installation, repair and uninstallation of authorizations. Application Example Newcomers ProTool is supplied with example configurations and the corresponding PLC programs.
  • Page 120 SIMATIC HMI Documentation Documentation Target Group Content Communication Programmers Provides information on connecting text-based and graphics displays to the following PLCs: User’s Manual SIMATIC S5 SIMATIC S7 SIMATIC 500/505 drivers for other PLCs This documentation describes the configuration and parameters required for connecting the devices to the PLC and the network user data areas used for exchanging data between operationg unit and PLC.

  • Page 121: Siemens Worldwide

    In this Appendix In this appendix you will find a list of: All cities in the Federal Republic of Germany with Siemens Sales Offices and All European and non-European Siemens Companies and Representatives Siemens Sales Offices in the Federal Republic of Germany The following table lists all Siemens Sales Offices in the Federal Republic of Germany.
  • Page 122 Siemens Worldwide European Companies and Representatives The following table lists all European Siemens Companies and Representatives. Austria Finland Siemens AG Österreich Siemens Oy Bregenz Espoo, Helsinki Graz France Innsbruck Siemens S.A. Linz Haguenau Salzburg Lille, Seclin Vienna Lyon, Caluire-et-Cuire Belgium...
  • Page 123 Siemens Worldwide Italy Romania Siemens S.p.A. Siemens birou de consultatii tehnice Bari Bukarest Bologna Russia Brescia Siemens AG Casoria Florence Mosmatic Genoa Moscow Milan Siemens AG Padua Ekaterinburg Rome Slovak Republic Turin Siemens AG Luxemburg Bratislava Siemens S.A. Slovenia Luxemburg Siemens d.
  • Page 124 Siemens AG Kiev Non-European Companies and Representatives The following table lists all non-European Siemens Companies and Representatives of Siemens AG. Africa The following table lists all Siemens Companies and Representatives of Siemens AG in Africa. Algeria Morocco Siemens Bureau d’Alger SETEL Alger Société...
  • Page 125 Sudan Zaire National Electrical & Commercial Company SOFAMATEL S.P.R.L. (NECC) Kinshasa Khartoum America The following table lists all Siemens Companies and Representatives of Siemens AG in America. Argentina Canada Siemens S.A. Siemens Electric Ltd. Bahía Blanca Montreal, Québec Buenos Aires Toronto Còrdoba...
  • Page 126 Venezuela México, D.F. Siemens S.A. Monterrey Caracas Puebla Valencia Nicaragua Siemens S.A. Managua Asia The following table lists all Siemens Companies and Representatives of Siemens AG in Asia. Bahrain India Transitec Gulf Siemens Limited Manama Ahmedabad Bangalore Bangladesh Bombay Siemens Bangladesh Ltd.
  • Page 127 Singapore Lebanon Sri Lanka Ets. F.A. Kettaneh S.A. Dimo Limited Beirut Colombo Malaysia Syria Siemens Electrical Engineering Sdn. Bhd. Siemens AG, Branch (A.S.T.E.) Kuala Lumpur Damascus Nepal Taiwan Amatya Enterprises (Pvt.) Ltd. Siemens Ltd., TELEUNION Engineering Ltd. Kathmandu TAI Engineering Co., Ltd.
  • Page 128 Abu Dhabi Tihama Tractors & Engineering Co., Ltd. Scientechnic Siemens Resident Engineers Siemens Resident Engineers Sanaa Dubai Australia The following table lists all Siemens Companies and Representatives of Siemens AG in Australia Australia New Zealand Siemens Ltd. Siemens Ltd. Adelaide Auckland...
  • Page 129 Glossary Acknowledgement Acknowledgement of an alarm message on the operating unit confirms that it has been noted. After acknowledgement, the message disappears from the screen. Alarm message Provides information on the operating unit concerning operating errors on the machine or system connected to the PLC. The message text may also contain current measured values.
  • Page 130 Glossary Blank Switch off or fade out the screen saver. Boot A loading process which downloads the operating system in the working memory of the operating unit Configuration Definition of system–specific default settings, messages and screens using the configuration software ProTool. Download The transfer of run–capable project data to the operating unit.
  • Page 131 Glossary Fixed window The window which always appears at the top of the operating unit screen. The content of the fixed window is independent of the screen currently open. Flash memory Programmable memory which can be electrically deleted and written to again segment–by–segment.
  • Page 132 Glossary Message arrival Time at which a message was triggered by the PLC or operating unit. Message departure Time at which a message was withdrawn by the PLC. Message event Message events consist of: Message arrival Message acknowledgement Message departure Message indicator A graphical symbol displayed on the operating unit when at least one alarm message is present .
  • Page 133 Glossary Operator Panel Operating unit which can be configured for operating and monitoring machines and systems. Output field Displays current values from the PLC on the operating unit. Password A character string which must be entered on the operating unit before a protected function can be activated.
  • Page 134 Glossary Power–up test Checks the status of the CPU and memory each time the power is switched on. Print screen Printout of a copy of the screen contents. Process screen The display of process values and process progress on the operating unit in the form of screens, which may contain graphics, texts and values.
  • Page 135 Glossary Runtime software A program with which your configuration can be run on the MP270 and the process visualized. The runtime software ProTool/Pro RT can be run on the following Windows–based systems: MP270, OP37/Pro, Standard PC. Screen A screen displays all the logically related process data on the operating unit, whereby the individual values can be modified.
  • Page 136 Glossary A defined memory location in which values can be read from and written to. This can be performed from the PLC or via the operating unit. Depending on whether the tag is linked to the PLC or not, a distinction is made between “global” tags (process tags) and “local”...
  • Page 137 Index Battery, 5-16, 9-4, A-3 Changing, 10-2 Acknowledge Baud rate, Printer, 6-6 Alarm message, 5-7 Bit triggering, 5-11 Key, 4-3 Blanking circuit, 2-3 Acknowledged, Message, 5-4 Bracket, Memory card, 9-3 Acknowledging, Alarm message, 5-5 Brightness Acknowledgment, 5-4 Screen, 2-3 Acknowledgment groups, 2-1 Set, 4-4, 6-4 Air discharge, A-4 Buffer overflow, Messages, 5-6...
  • Page 138 Index Clock, Internal, 9-4 Clock frequency, 1-3, A-2 Data, Technical, A-1 Color change, Input field, 4-5 Data type, Status/Force, 5-15 Colors, 1-3, A-2 Date/Time, 5-3, 5-16, 6-6 Printer, 6-6 DB number, Status/Force, 5-15 Commissioning, 3-1 Default settings, Printer, 6-6 Communication, 2-3 Degree of protection, 1-1, 7-2, A-2 Communication options, 8-5 Delete...
  • Page 139 Index Enter alphanumeric values, 4-7 Functions Enter numeric values, 4-6 Change_mode, 6-3 Enter symbolic values, 4-8 Clear_message_buffer, 5-6 Entering, Values, 4-5 Display_event_message_window, 5-7 Entering values, 4-5 Language, 6-2 Entry, Confirm (key), 4-3 Logoff_user, 5-19 Error diagnostics, 3-2 Show_alarm_message_buffer, 5-9 ESC/P compatible, 7-10 Show_alarm_message_page, 5-8 ESD Guidelines, D-1 Show_event_message_buffer, 5-9...
  • Page 140 Index IF1B interface, Assignment, B-1 LCD type, A-2 IF2 interface, Assignment, B-2 Increase Acknowledge, 4-3, 5-5 Brightness, 6-4 Help text, 4-3 Contrast, 6-4 Shift, 4-2 Initial startup, 3-1, 3-2 Length, Message text, 2-1 Input field, 5-1 Level, Password, 5-18 Insert, Key, 4-3 Limit value check, 4-6 Installation, 7-1 Limit value monitoring, 2-2...
  • Page 141 Index Mode, Printer, 6-6 Options, 9-1 Model, Overview, 1-3 Output field, 5-1 Mounting cut–out, 7-3, 8-2, A-2 Overall reset, Flash memory, 6-7 Mounting depth, A-2 Overheating, 7-2 MPI, 2-3 Multi Panel, 1-1 Multifunctional platform, 1-1 Page margin, Printer, 6-6 Paper size, 6-6 Password Navigation, Trends, 5-12 Create, 5-20...
  • Page 142 Show_event_message_buffer, Function, 5-9 Resolution, Display, 1-3, A-2 Show_event_message_page, Function, 5-8 RF conduction, A-4 Side view, 8-2 RF irradiation, A-4 Siemens Worldwide, F-1 RTS signal, 7-9 Signal lines, 7-4 Runtime software, 1-3, 3-2 SIMATIC 505, 2-3 SIMATIC HMI documentation, E-1 SIMATIC S5, 2-3...
  • Page 143 Index Start screen, 3-2 Thickness, Front panel, 7-2, 8-2 Static discharge, A-4 Time specification, Date/Time, 5-16 Static screen partitions, 4-10 Time/Date, 5-3, 5-16, 6-6 Status value, 5-15 Torque, 7-3 Status/Force, 5-3, 5-14 Transients, A-3 STN display, Set contrast, 6-4 Trend graphic, 5-2 Stop, Update trends, 5-12 Trend graphics, 5-11 Storage media, 9-2, A-2...
  • Page 144 Index MP270 Equipment Manual Index-8 Release 01/99...

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