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SIMATIC
Process Control System PCS 7
SMART
PCS 7 SMART Getting Started -
Part 1 (V9.0 with APL)
Getting Started
12/2017
A5E42181435-AA
Security information
Preface
Requirements for Getting
Started
PCS 7 SMART overview
Initial work for the project
Creating CFCs
Creating SFCs
Compiling, downloading and
testing the charts
Configuring the operator
station
Working in runtime
Performing the additional task
Starting and adapting the
color_gs project
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  • Page 1 Security information Preface Requirements for Getting Started SIMATIC PCS 7 SMART overview Process Control System PCS 7 SMART Initial work for the project PCS 7 SMART Getting Started - Part 1 (V9.0 with APL) Creating CFCs Getting Started Creating SFCs Compiling, downloading and testing the charts Configuring the operator...
  • Page 2 Note the following: WARNING Siemens products may only be used for the applications described in the catalog and in the relevant technical documentation. If products and components from other manufacturers are used, these must be recommended or approved by Siemens. Proper transport, storage, installation, assembly, commissioning, operation and maintenance are required to ensure that the products operate safely and without any problems.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Security information............................9 Preface...............................11 Requirements for Getting Started.......................17 Hardware requirements for Getting Started - Part 1..............17 Software requirements for Getting Started - Part 1..............18 Required configuration for Getting Started - Part 1..............19 PCS 7 SMART overview..........................21 PCS 7 SMART overview......................21 PCS 7 SMART inclusions......................22 Introduction to SIMATIC Manager..................23 Basic Structure of SIMATIC Manager..................24...
  • Page 4 Table of contents 5.4.2.5 Configuring and downloading the PC station of the OS............49 5.4.2.6 Downloading the hardware configuration of the AS...............50 Working in the plant hierarchy....................52 5.5.1 Introduction to plant hierarchy....................52 5.5.2 Plant hierarchy settings......................52 5.5.3 Plant view structure........................54 5.5.4 Adapting default names......................54 5.5.5 Inserting additional hierarchy folders..................57...
  • Page 5 Table of contents 6.6.11 Inserting the blocks in the "CFC_LI111".................88 6.6.12 Assigning parameters for the blocks in the "CFC_LI111"............89 6.6.13 Assigning Parameters for blocks in the "CFC_NP111"............91 6.6.14 Interconnection of blocks in the CFC charts................92 6.6.15 Interconnecting blocks in the "CFC_NP111"................93 6.6.16 Interconnecting blocks in the "CFC_FC111"................94 6.6.17...
  • Page 6 Table of contents 8.2.4 Testing the program in the CFC Editor................135 The current status........................137 8.3.1 Current status of your project....................137 Configuring the operator station.......................139 Introduction to the OS project editor..................139 Operator station in process mode..................140 Configuration of the operator station..................141 Working in the SIMATIC Manager..................142 9.4.1 Preparations in SIMATIC Manager..................142...
  • Page 7 Table of contents 10.2.1 WinCC language settings.....................173 10.2.2 Activating process mode......................173 10.2.3 Starting the process......................174 10.2.4 Stopping the process......................177 10.2.5 Controlling the process by means of the process picture............177 10.2.6 Specifying the reactor......................177 10.2.7 Opening the faceplates......................178 10.2.8 Changing the setpoint......................178 10.2.9 Working with messages.......................182 10.2.10...
  • Page 8 Table of contents PCS 7 SMART Getting Started - Part 1 (V9.0 with APL) Getting Started, 12/2017, A5E42181435-AA...

  • Page 9: Security Information

    Siemens’ products and solutions undergo continuous development to make them more secure. Siemens strongly recommends that product updates are applied as soon as they are available and that the latest product versions are used. Use of product versions that are no longer supported, and failure to apply the latest updates may increase customer’s exposure to cyber...
  • Page 10 Security information PCS 7 SMART Getting Started - Part 1 (V9.0 with APL) Getting Started, 12/2017, A5E42181435-AA...

  • Page 11: Preface

    ● Functions and configuration of SIMATIC NET (network components, transmission media) Note ● SIMATIC PCS 7 SMART is based on PCS 7 Asia. PCS 7 SMART is specifically designed for smaller projects with up to 2400 Process Objects (PO) within the Chinese and Indian markets.
  • Page 12 Preface Accessing PCS 7 SMART documentation You can find the PCS 7 SMART documentation at the following locations: Process Control System; SIMATIC PCS 7 SMART DVD ● On the ● On the computer, in the installation folder ● On the Internet: –...
  • Page 13 Once you have installed PCS 7 on your computer, the following PCS 7 documentation is immediately available. ● You can find this documentation in the section SIEMENS Automation > SIMATIC > Documentation or the product information in the "Start" menu of Windows: –...
  • Page 14 You can download the completed PCS 7 SMART project color_gs and the documentation Getting Started - Part 1 and Getting Started - Part 2 from the internet: ● Getting Started - Part 1 (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/in/en/view/109751150) ● Getting Started - Part 2 (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/in/en/view/109751151) ●...
  • Page 15 Preface Note ● To test the color_gs project in process mode, the hardware configuration of the project must correspond to your actual hardware configuration. If necessary, replace the hardware components of the color_gs project with the actual hardware components present. ●...

  • Page 16: Process Control System Pcs

    ● Online help – In the PCS 7 software in SIMATIC Manager, select Help > Topics. ● PDF file – In the "Start" menu, under the SIEMENS Automation > SIMATIC > Documentation folder, in the preferred language. SIMATIC PCS 7 SMART DVD.

  • Page 17: Requirements For Getting Started

    Requirements for Getting Started Hardware requirements for Getting Started - Part 1 Hardware components The list below shows the hardware components you need for Getting Started. For some hardware components, you must use a specific version because it is not possible to work on Getting Started with an older version.

  • Page 18: Software Requirements For Getting Started - Part 1

    Requirements for Getting Started 3.2 Software requirements for Getting Started - Part 1 Software requirements for Getting Started - Part 1 Software requirements ● Information about installation and operation of the PCS 7 SMART software is available in Process Control System PCS 7; PCS 7 Readme file (see "Preface (Page 11)"). ●...

  • Page 19: Required Configuration For Getting Started - Part 1

    Requirements for Getting Started 3.3 Required configuration for Getting Started - Part 1 Required configuration for Getting Started - Part 1 If you have not purchased a bundle PC with the Getting Started, note the PC settings to be performed for PCS 7 SMART. Process Control System;...
  • Page 20 Requirements for Getting Started 3.3 Required configuration for Getting Started - Part 1 PCS 7 SMART Getting Started - Part 1 (V9.0 with APL) Getting Started, 12/2017, A5E42181435-AA...

  • Page 21: Pcs 7 Smart Overview

    PCS 7 SMART overview PCS 7 SMART overview Description PCS 7 SMART is a powerful process control system with many automatic functions to assist you during configuration of a plant. It enables you to create a project quickly and conveniently. You will get to know about the automatic functions in this Getting Started document.

  • Page 22: Pcs 7 Smart Inclusions

    PCS 7 SMART overview 4.2 PCS 7 SMART inclusions PCS 7 SMART inclusions PCS 7 SMART applications You create a smart project on an Engineering Station (ES), which provides various applications. All applications have simplified user interface to ease your operations and display your configuration data.

  • Page 23: Introduction To Simatic Manager

    PCS 7 SMART overview 4.3 Introduction to SIMATIC Manager Introduction to SIMATIC Manager SIMATIC Manager SIMATIC Manager is the central application within the PCS 7 SMART system and is used to access all the other applications to configure your PCS 7 SMART project. SIMATIC Manager and all other applications are linked.

  • Page 24: Basic Structure Of Simatic Manager

    PCS 7 SMART overview 4.4 Basic Structure of SIMATIC Manager Basic Structure of SIMATIC Manager Structure of SIMATIC Manager SIMATIC Manager has a split window similar to Windows Explorer: ● In the left pane, a tree view is displayed with different content depending on the View (Page 25) selected.

  • Page 25: Different Views Of Simatic Manager

    PCS 7 SMART overview 4.5 Different views of SIMATIC Manager Different views of SIMATIC Manager Different views of SIMATIC manager SIMATIC Manager provides you with three views. An important feature of these views is that the objects they contain exist only once in reality but can be displayed and edited in the various views.

  • Page 26: Procedure

    ● Double-click the STEP 7 icon on your desktop. ● On the "Start" menu, select Siemens Automation > SIMATIC > SIMATIC Manager. When you start SIMATIC Manager, the previously opened project automatically appears. PCS 7 SMART Getting Started - Part 1 (V9.0 with APL)

  • Page 27: Initial Work For The Project

    Initial work for the project Planning the project 5.1.1 The "color_gs" project Introduction After a brief overview of PCS 7 SMART (Page 21), you can start creating the color_gs project. Additional theoretical knowledge is required to understand these instructions. Hence, each topic is provided with some background information.

  • Page 28: Task List For Getting Started

    Initial work for the project 5.1 Planning the project Phase IV – Filling After the holding phase, the product is temporarily stored in a filling tank. From there, it is filled into bulk tank trucks or small packing drums. Phase V – Cleaning The reactors, piping, valves, actuators, holding tank, and filling tank can be cleaned by a cleaning-in-place (CIP) system.
  • Page 29 Initial work for the project 5.1 Planning the project Piping and Instrumentation Diagram (P&ID) The piping and instrumentation diagram illustrates the precise sequence of the configuration task and displays all the associated relevant process tags: Explanation of the piping and instrumentation flow diagram The terms used have the following meanings: ●...

  • Page 30: System Configuration For The 'Color_Gs' Project

    Initial work for the project 5.1 Planning the project 5.1.3 System configuration for the 'color_gs' project Structure The color_gs project will be implemented on a minimum system consisting of a single automation system with a combined engineering station and operator station. The operator station is designed as a single station system.

  • Page 31: Configuration Tasks Overview

    Initial work for the project 5.1 Planning the project 5.1.4 Configuration tasks overview Configuration Sequence You will configure the system components in the following configuration steps: ● Setting the Parameters for the Network (Page 32) ● Creating the Project (Page 34) ●...

  • Page 32: Preparational Settings For The Network

    Ethernet connection of the CPU. Procedure 1. On the "Start" menu, Select Siemens Automation > SIMATIC > SIMATIC NET > Communication Settings. The "Siemens Communication Settings" dialog box is displayed. 2. Open the "Modules" folder in the tree view.
  • Page 33 Initial work for the project 5.2 Preparational settings for the network 7. Select the "Access points" folder in the tree view. 8. Double-click the "S7ONLINE" access point in the detail view. The detail view for "Access point" is displayed. 9. In the "Associated interface parameter assignment" drop-down list, select "PC internal.local. 1".

  • Page 34: Creating The Project

    Initial work for the project 5.3 Creating the project Creating the project 5.3.1 "New Project" Wizard usage PCS 7 "New Project" Wizard The PCS 7 New Project wizard starts automatically when you open SIMATIC Manager using default settings. You can enable or disable this option in the PCS 7 New Project wizard. The New Project wizard guides you in creating a new project and offers default settings.
  • Page 35 Initial work for the project 5.3 Creating the project individual phases of the process for producing paint. Since you are configuring only one phase of the overall plant in this Getting Started, your multiproject contains only a single project. Multiprojects give you an advantage to distribute single projects to different configuration engineers who can then edit them.

  • Page 36: Procedure

    Initial work for the project 5.3 Creating the project 5.3.3 Procedure 5.3.3.1 Creating the color_gs Project Procedure The PCS 7 Wizard assists you in creating the "color_gs" project. To create the "color_gs" project: 1. Open SIMATIC Manager. 2. Select File > 'New Project' Wizard. The "PCS 7 Wizard: 'New Project'"...
  • Page 37 Initial work for the project 5.3 Creating the project 4. In the "Bundle" section, select the required "MLFB" entry, and then click "Next". 5. In Step 3(4) "Which objects are you still using?", perform the following settings: – Select "4" from the "Number of levels" drop-down list. –...
  • Page 38 Initial work for the project 5.3 Creating the project 8. Click "Preview >>>" to see a preview of your current configuration status. This preview corresponds to the appearance of the project in SIMATIC Manager. 9. Click "Finish". Note ● When you start SIMATIC Manager, the previously opened project is displayed, to close the previous project and to open the "color_gs_prj"...

  • Page 39: Opening And Closing The "Color_Gs" Project

    Initial work for the project 5.3 Creating the project Result The project is displayed in the plant view of the SIMATIC Manager as follows: 5.3.3.2 Opening and Closing the "color_gs" Project Procedure for Closing a Project 1. If you have other projects open in SIMATIC Manager, close these projects. 2.
  • Page 40 Initial work for the project 5.3 Creating the project Select Window > [Name of the project (name of the view)] if you have already opened several projects. PCS 7 SMART Getting Started - Part 1 (V9.0 with APL) Getting Started, 12/2017, A5E42181435-AA...

  • Page 41: Configuring The Stations

    Initial work for the project 5.4 Configuring the stations Configuring the stations 5.4.1 Configuration overview Overview Configure the control system components which the PCS 7 wizard: 'New Project' has automatically inserted. This includes components such as the AS, the OS, and the associated connections.

  • Page 42: Procedure

    Initial work for the project 5.4 Configuring the stations 5.4.2 Procedure 5.4.2.1 AS configuration Procedure 1. In SIMATIC Manger, in "Component View", select "color_gs_prj_MP\color_gs_prj_Prj \SIMATIC 400(1)" folder in the tree view. 2. Select "Hardware" object in the detail view. Click Edit > Open Object. HW Config opens and the hardware structure of your plant is displayed.
  • Page 43 Initial work for the project 5.4 Configuring the stations 4. In the "General" tab, in the "Interface" group, click "Properties". The "Properties - Ethernet interface PN-IO-X5(R0/S2.5)" dialog box is displayed. 5. In the "IP address" box, enter an available IP address within the address range of your computer.

  • Page 44: Renaming The Pc Station

    Initial work for the project 5.4 Configuring the stations 8. Click "OK" to apply all the default settings. The "Ethernet(1)" entry is entered in the "Subnet" list and is already selected. 9. Click "OK". Your settings are applied and the dialog box closes. 10.Click "OK".

  • Page 45: Configuring The Pc Station Of The Os

    Initial work for the project 5.4 Configuring the stations 3. In the "Name" input box, enter the name of the local computer as it is displayed in the network. Note To find the computer name, select Control Panel > System and view the "Computer name, domain, and workgroup settings"...
  • Page 46 Initial work for the project 5.4 Configuring the stations 7. Select "Ethernet(1)" from the "Subnet" list. This is the connection that you have already configured for the CPU. PCS 7 SMART Getting Started - Part 1 (V9.0 with APL) Getting Started, 12/2017, A5E42181435-AA...

  • Page 47: Netpro Settings

    Initial work for the project 5.4 Configuring the stations 8. Click "OK" to apply your settings. The dialog box closes and the HW Config window is displayed. 9. Select Station > Save and Compile. 10.Close HW Config. 5.4.2.4 NetPro settings Prerequisites ●...
  • Page 48 Initial work for the project 5.4 Configuring the stations 5. Select your project's CPU in the tree view. This CPU is the communication partner of the OS, which means that the OS receives the data of this automation system. 6. In the "Connection" group, ensure that "S7 connection" type is set and the "Display properties before inserting"...

  • Page 49: Configuring And Downloading The Pc Station Of The Os

    Initial work for the project 5.4 Configuring the stations 8. Select the following connection partners for the connection between the CPU and OS: – Local: Interface "[Network adapter of the OS]", e.g., IE General – Partner: Interface "[CP of the AS]", e.g., CPU 410 SMART 9.

  • Page 50: Downloading The Hardware Configuration Of The As

    Initial work for the project 5.4 Configuring the stations 3. To perform and complete remote configuration, follow the instructions in the online help of the "Configure: <Selected PC Station>" dialog box. 4. Click "OK" and acknowledge the subsequent information windows by clicking "OK". The configuration data is transferred to the PC station.
  • Page 51 Initial work for the project 5.4 Configuring the stations 7. Click "Close" in the "Compile and Download Objects" dialog box. The dialog box closes. 8. Start the CPU. PCS 7 SMART Getting Started - Part 1 (V9.0 with APL) Getting Started, 12/2017, A5E42181435-AA...

  • Page 52: Working In The Plant Hierarchy

    Initial work for the project 5.5 Working in the plant hierarchy Working in the plant hierarchy 5.5.1 Introduction to plant hierarchy Plant hierarchy The plant hierarchy (PH) maps the hierarchical structure of your plant. For example, a plant, unit or function. PH provides you with many settings. The most important ones are: ●...
  • Page 53 Initial work for the project 5.5 Working in the plant hierarchy 5. Select the "Included in HID" check boxes for levels 1 to 4. 6. Select the "OS area" option for level 2. 7. Select the "Derive picture hierarchy from the plant hierarchy" check box. The dialog box now appears as follows: 8.

  • Page 54: Plant View Structure

    Initial work for the project 5.5 Working in the plant hierarchy 5.5.3 Plant view structure Plant hierarchy of the color_gs project You have now specified four hierarchy levels with the PCS 7 Wizard 'New Project'. As a result, you will find the following hierarchy folders in the tree view of your project: ●...
  • Page 55 Initial work for the project 5.5 Working in the plant hierarchy Procedure for renaming the "Plant" folder 1. Select the hierarchy folder "color_gs_prj_MP\color_gs_prj_Prj\Process cell(1)". 2. Select Edit > Object Properties. The "Properties - Hierarchy Folder" dialog box opens with the "General" tab activated. 3.
  • Page 56 Initial work for the project 5.5 Working in the plant hierarchy 4. Switch to the "Control and Monitoring Attributes" tab. The "No modification when renaming the hierarchy folder" check box is deactivated by default. This ensures that the text for the OS area ID is always changed according to the name of the hierarchy folder.

  • Page 57: Inserting Additional Hierarchy Folders

    Initial work for the project 5.5 Working in the plant hierarchy 5.5.5 Inserting additional hierarchy folders Prerequisites ● The color_gs project is open in SIMATIC Manager. ● The Plant View is activated. Procedure 1. Select the "RMT1" folder. 2. Select Insert > Technological Objects > Hierarchy Folder. The program generates a new hierarchy folder named "Function [consecutive number]".

  • Page 58: Checking The Assignment Of As/Os To The Plant Hierarchy

    Initial work for the project 5.5 Working in the plant hierarchy 5.5.6 Checking the assignment of AS/OS to the plant hierarchy Hierarchy folders assignment The individual components of the plant are assigned to specific automation systems and specific operator stations. This information is provided to each hierarchy folder of the plant hierarchy.

  • Page 59: Current Status

    Initial work for the project 5.6 Current status Current status 5.6.1 Current state of your project Completed Configuration Tasks So far, you have made the following settings for your project: ● You have created the "color_gs" project in SIMATIC Manager. ●...
  • Page 60 Initial work for the project 5.6 Current status PCS 7 SMART Getting Started - Part 1 (V9.0 with APL) Getting Started, 12/2017, A5E42181435-AA...

  • Page 61: Creating Cfcs

    Creating CFCs CFC Charts and the CFC Editor Introduction CFCs assist you in creating the entire proces of a plant by continuous sequences. You can create them in the PCS 7 CFC Editor. PCS 7 Library Vxx into the CFCs. These You can create CFCs by inserting blocks from the include single blocks.

  • Page 62: Working With Libraries

    Creating CFCs 6.2 Working with libraries Working with libraries 6.2.1 CFC Charts and the master data library Introduction to the master data library When creating CFC charts, you will be working with the master data library. Do not copy any blocks and process tag types directly from the PCS 7 AP library to the CFC charts of your project.

  • Page 63: Working With The Master Data Library

    Creating CFCs 6.2 Working with libraries Basic procedure Step Action Open library (Page 64) Store all blocks in your master data library (Page 65) The PCS 7 wizard automatically generates the master data library when you create a project. Store process tag types in the master data library (Page 67) 6.2.3 Working with the master data library Creating a master data library for a large project requires detailed planning before the CFC...

  • Page 64: Opening The Libraries

    Creating CFCs 6.2 Working with libraries Object Symbolic Meaning Type of Associated name name block FB1874 PIDConL Continuous PID controller Controller block CFC_FC111 FC360 Mul04 Multiplies input values and returns the Mathematical CFC_FC111 result at the output block CFC_LI111 Process tag types in the master data library Store the required process tag types in your master data library.

  • Page 65: Storing Blocks

    Creating CFCs 6.2 Working with libraries 3. Select "PCS 7 AP Library Vxx" and "color_gs_prj_Lib" libraries in the list. 4. Click "OK". Both libraries appear in the component view. 6.2.5 Storing blocks Prerequisites ● SIMATIC Manager is open. ● The PCS 7 library "PCS 7 AP Library Vxx" is open and the component view is activated. ●...
  • Page 66 Creating CFCs 6.2 Working with libraries 4. In the detailed view, select the required blocks according to the following list: – FB1809 - DoseL – FB1823 - Integral – FB1828 - Lag – FB1845 - MonAnL – FB1866 - OpDi01 –...

  • Page 67: Storing Process Tag Types

    Creating CFCs 6.2 Working with libraries 7. Select "In <color_gs_prj_MP>\color_gs_prj_Lib\S7 program(1)\Blocks" in the tree view. 8. Select Edit > Paste. The selected blocks are inserted. 6.2.6 Storing process tag types Introduction This section will guide you in storing process tag types. You can store process tag types in the "Charts"...

  • Page 68: Showing And Hiding Libraries

    Creating CFCs 6.2 Working with libraries 3. Select the following charts in the detail view: – "Motor_Lean" – "Valve_Lean" 4. Select Edit > Copy. 5. Select Window > color_gs_prj_Lib (Component view). The master data library opens. 6. Select "<color_gs_prj_MP>\color_gs_prj_Lib\S7 program(1)\Charts" in the tree view. 7.

  • Page 69: Process To Hide And Show Libraries

    Creating CFCs 6.2 Working with libraries 6.2.8 Process to hide and show libraries Prerequisites 1. SIMATIC Manager is open. 2. All the required blocks and charts in your master data library. Procedure for Hiding Libraries 1. Select File > Manage. The "Manage"...
  • Page 70 2. Select the "Libraries" tab. 3. Click "Display". The "Browse" dialog box opens. 4. Select the "...\SIEMENS\STEP7\S7LIBS\ [Name of the library] object in the tree view. The library is displayed in the right pane. 5. Click "OK". The dialog box closes and the selected library is displayed and selected in the list of libraries in the "Manage"...

  • Page 71: Technological Significance Of The Charts In The Project

    Creating CFCs 6.3 Technological significance of the charts in the project Technological significance of the charts in the project 6.3.1 Charts in "color_gs" project CFC Charts in the color_gs Project The following CFCs are required for the "color_gs" project: ● CFC_SETP: Specification of process values. ●...

  • Page 72: Process-Related Meaning Of The "Cfc_Fc111" Cfc Chart

    Creating CFCs 6.3 Technological significance of the charts in the project 6.3.3 Process-Related meaning of the "CFC_FC111" CFC chart CFC_FC111 CFC_FC111 is used to control the dosing quantity and dosing speed. In this case, the blocks mean the following: ● The "Pcs7AnIn" block provides the currently dosed volume at the "PV_Out" output and transfers this measured value to the "PV (process value) input of the "DoseL"...

  • Page 73: Process-Related Meaning Of The "Cfc_Nk11X" Cfc Chart

    Creating CFCs 6.3 Technological significance of the charts in the project ● The plant operator or an upstream controller controls the "MotL" block. ● The "Pcs7DiOu" block takes the control command from the "OosAct" output of the "MotL" block and outputs this to the pump in the process. 6.3.6 Process-Related meaning of the "CFC_NK11x"...

  • Page 74: Cfcs In The Plant Hierarchy

    Creating CFCs 6.4 CFCs in the Plant Hierarchy CFCs in the Plant Hierarchy 6.4.1 Working with CFC charts Introduction Once you have made the preparations for creating the CFC charts by filling your master data library, you can start creating the CFC charts. Basic procedure for creating CFC charts Step Action...

  • Page 75: Inserting New Cfc Charts In The Plant Hierarchy

    Creating CFCs 6.4 CFCs in the Plant Hierarchy Procedure To rename a CFC present in ADDIT folder: 1. Select the "color_gs_prj_MP\color_gs_prj_Prj\Plant1\RMT1\FC111\ADDIT" folder in the tree view. 2. Select the "CFC(1)" object in the detail window. 3. Select Edit > Object Properties. The "Properties CFC"...

  • Page 76: Inserting The "Motor_Lean" Process Tag Type

    Creating CFCs 6.4 CFCs in the Plant Hierarchy Prerequisites ● The color_gs project is open in SIMATIC Manager. ● Plant View is activated. Procedure 1. Select the "color_gs_prj_MP\color_gs_prj_Prj\Plant1\RMT1\FC111" folder in the tree view. 2. Select Insert > Technological Objects > 2 CFC. The CFC "CFC(1)"...

  • Page 77: The Current Status

    Creating CFCs 6.5 The current status... The current status... 6.5.1 Current status of your project Completed Configuration Tasks After creating CFCs, the following tasks are complete: ● You have stored all the necessary blocks and process tag types in the master data library. ●...

  • Page 78: Working With The Cfc Editor

    Creating CFCs 6.6 Working with the CFC Editor Working with the CFC Editor 6.6.1 Introduction to the CFC Editor CFC Editor CFC Editor is used to edit CFCs, insert and assign parameters to blocks. When you double click a CFC, CFC Editor opens. The editor always opens in the last worked view. The CFC Editor is separated into the following display areas: ●...

  • Page 79: Catalog In The Cfc Editor

    Creating CFCs 6.6 Working with the CFC Editor Additional information Process Control System Detailed information is available in the CFC online help and in the PCS 7, CFC for SIMATIC S7 Manual. 6.6.3 Catalog in the CFC Editor Opening the catalog To open the catalog in CFC Editor, select View >...

  • Page 80: Configuration Steps For Cfc Charts Overview

    Creating CFCs 6.6 Working with the CFC Editor Additional information Process Control System Detailed information is available in the CFC online help and in the PCS 7, CFC for SIMATIC S7 Manual. 6.6.4 Configuration steps for CFC charts overview Overview To create CFC charts, complete the following steps in the same order given below: Step What?

  • Page 81: Assignment Of Block Parameters In Cfc Charts

    Creating CFCs 6.6 Working with the CFC Editor Prerequisites ● The color_gs project is open in SIMATIC Manager. ● The plant view is activated. Procedure 1. Select the "color_gs_prj_MP\color_gs_prj_Prj\Plant1\RMT1\ FC111\ ADDIT" folder in the tree view. 2. Select the "CFC_SETP" object in the detail window and then select Edit > Open Object. The CFC editor opens and you can now edit the open chart.

  • Page 82: Assigning Parameters For The Blocks In "Cfc_Setp

    Creating CFCs 6.6 Working with the CFC Editor 3. Drag and drop the "OpDi01 - FB1866" block to the CFC. It is used to select the reactor where the raw material is pumped. 4. Close the chart. Note If a block is displayed in pink color after you have inserted it and if no block I/Os are displayed, it is covering an underlying block or extends beyond the edge of the sheet.
  • Page 83 Creating CFCs 6.6 Working with the CFC Editor Procedure 1. Select the "OpDi01" block and then select Edit > Object Properties. The "Properties - Block" dialog box opens with the "General" tab activated. 2. Enter "PARA_DOS_RM1_SEL" in the "Name" input box. The "OCM possible"...

  • Page 84: Inserting The Blocks Into The "Cfc_Fc111

    Creating CFCs 6.6 Working with the CFC Editor 5. Click "OK" to apply the settings. "PARA_DOS_RM1_SEL" name is displayed in the CFC block header. When you create the process pictures, you will interconnect the I/Os of the blocks from the CFCs with objects in the process pictures.

  • Page 85: Assigning Parameters For The Blocks In The "Cfc_Fc111

    Creating CFCs 6.6 Working with the CFC Editor Procedure 1. Drag and drop the following blocks: – "Channel" folder: Pcs7AnIn - FB1869: Signal processing of an analog input value. – "Dosage" folder: DoseL - FB1809: Dosing of raw material. – "Math" folder: Mul04 - FC360: Multiplies input values and returns the result at the output. –...
  • Page 86 Creating CFCs 6.6 Working with the CFC Editor Procedure 1. For every block listed, open the "General" tab and the "I\Os" tab in the "Object Properties" dialog box. 2. Enter the parameters for all blocks according to the table below. Block Block name in Meaning...
  • Page 87 Creating CFCs 6.6 Working with the CFC Editor Block Block name in Meaning Value the project SP.Value Active flow setpoint 70.0 SP_Ext.Value External manipulated value 120.0 SP_ExtAct.Value Active external setpoint SP_HiLim.Value Coarse dosing: High limit 70.0 setpoint flow SP_Int Coarse dosing setpoint 70.0 SP_LiOp.Value 1=Linking, 0=Operator Ac‐...

  • Page 88: Inserting The Blocks In The "Cfc_Li111

    Creating CFCs 6.6 Working with the CFC Editor Block Block name in Meaning Value the project SP_Int Internal manipulated value 33.0 SP_LiOp.Value Operator control is always enabled TI.Value Integral action time [s] Pcs7AnOu OUTPUT_LMN PV_InUnit Unit of measure for process 1348 value OpDi01...

  • Page 89: Assigning Parameters For The Blocks In The "Cfc_Li111

    Creating CFCs 6.6 Working with the CFC Editor Procedure Drag-and-drop the following blocks to insert them, arrange them as shown in the figure and then close the chart: ● "Channel" folder: Pcs7AnIn - FB1869: This block provides a simulation value. ●...
  • Page 90 Creating CFCs 6.6 Working with the CFC Editor Procedure 1. Open the "General" tab and "Inputs/Outputs" tab in the "Object Properties" dialog box for each block. 2. Enter the parameters for all blocks according to the table below. Block Block Meaning Value name in...

  • Page 91: Assigning Parameters For Blocks In The "Cfc_Np111

    Creating CFCs 6.6 Working with the CFC Editor Block Block Meaning Value name in the project PV_WL_Lim Low warning limit = 7 m SimPV Simulated process value 3. Once you have entered the parameters for all the I/Os relating to a block, click "OK" for that block.

  • Page 92: Interconnection Of Blocks In The Cfc Charts

    Creating CFCs 6.6 Working with the CFC Editor Procedure 1. Open the "General" tab and the "I\Os" tab in the "Object Properties" dialog box for each listed block. – Enter the parameters for all blocks according to the table below. Note For the "STRUCT"...

  • Page 93: Interconnecting Blocks In The "Cfc_Np111

    Creating CFCs 6.6 Working with the CFC Editor Note If you draw a connection incorrectly: Click on the line of the incorrect interconnection and select Edit > Delete. 6.6.15 Interconnecting blocks in the "CFC_NP111" Prerequisites ● The "CFC_NP111" CFC is open in the CFC Editor. ●...

  • Page 94: Interconnecting Blocks In The "Cfc_Fc111

    Creating CFCs 6.6 Working with the CFC Editor 6.6.16 Interconnecting blocks in the "CFC_FC111" Prerequisites ● The "CFC_FC111" CFC is open in the CFC Editor. ● All blocks are inserted, renamed and configured. Procedure 1. Click the "Out" output on the "SP_INT_EXT" block. 2.

  • Page 95: Interconnecting Blocks In The "Cfc_Li111

    Creating CFCs 6.6 Working with the CFC Editor 4. The CFC should now appear as follows: 5. Close the chart. 6.6.17 Interconnecting blocks in the "CFC_LI111" Prerequisites ● The "CFC_LI111" CFC is open in the CFC Editor. ● All blocks are inserted, renamed and configured. PCS 7 SMART Getting Started - Part 1 (V9.0 with APL) Getting Started, 12/2017, A5E42181435-AA...

  • Page 96: Assigning Parameters For The Blocks In "Valve_Lean

    Creating CFCs 6.6 Working with the CFC Editor Procedure 1. Interconnect the blocks according to the table below. Block description Output Block description Input INPUT_U PV_Out INT_P OutTrk INT_P INT_P 2. The CFC should now appear as follows: 3. Close the chart. 6.6.18 Assigning parameters for the blocks in "Valve_Lean"...

  • Page 97: Interconnecting The Blocks In "Valve_Lean

    Creating CFCs 6.6 Working with the CFC Editor Procedure 1. Open the "General" tab and "Inputs/Outputs" tab in the "Object Properties" dialog box for each block. – Enter the parameters for all blocks according to the table below. Block Name in project Meaning Value Pcs7DiIn...

  • Page 98: Cfcs In The Process Object View

    Creating CFCs 6.7 CFCs in the process object view CFCs in the process object view 6.7.1 Use of the Process Object View for valve control Introduction Now, work on the CFC_NK111 to CFC_NK114 charts. So far, you have stored the "VALVE_Lean"...
  • Page 99 Creating CFCs 6.7 CFCs in the process object view Procedure 1. Select the "color_gs_prj_Lib\Process tag types\Valve_Lean" object in the tree view. 2. Select Options > Process Objects > Select I/Os. The "Filter: Select I/Os" dialog box opens. 3. Enable the "Block" check box and enter "VALVE" in the input box. By making this setting, only "VALVE"...

  • Page 100: Inserting The "Valve_Lean" Process Tag Type

    Creating CFCs 6.7 CFCs in the process object view 8. Click "OK". The "Select I/Os" dialog box closes. 9. Exit the process object view. 6.7.2.2 Inserting the "Valve_Lean" process tag type Prerequisites ● The color_gs project is open in SIMATIC Manager. ●...

  • Page 101: Adapting The Parameters For "Cfc_Nk11X

    Creating CFCs 6.7 CFCs in the process object view 6.7.2.3 Adapting the parameters for "CFC_NK11x" Requirements ● The example project is open in SIMATIC Manager. ● The process object view is activated. Procedure 1. Select the "color_gs_MP\color_gs_Prj\Plant1\ RMT1" folder in the tree view. 2.
  • Page 102 Creating CFCs 6.7 CFCs in the process object view 9. Enter the name of the block in the "Display" input box: "VALVE". The program updates the table. You see exactly three I/Os for each chart. 10.Go to the "Value" column and enter the values as listed in the table below. The following applies to the "Value"...

  • Page 103: Deleting Interconnections To Addresses

    Creating CFCs 6.7 CFCs in the process object view Note on the Display Note Depending on the size of your monitor, you may not be able to see the "Chart" column any more and, as a result, the assignment of the individual I/Os to a chart becomes difficult. The process object view offers you the following options: 1.

  • Page 104: Selecting Block Icons

    Creating CFCs 6.7 CFCs in the process object view Prerequisites ● The color_gs project is open in SIMATIC Manager. ● The process object view is activated. Procedure 1. Select the "color_gs_prj_MP\color_gs_prj_Prj\Plant1\ RMT1" folder in the tree view. 2. Open the "Signals" tab. The program updates the data.

  • Page 105: The Current Status

    Creating CFCs 6.8 The current status... The current status... 6.8.1 Current status of your project Completed Configuration Tasks You have completed the following tasks during CFC configuration: ● You have inserted blocks in the CFC Editor, assigned parameters for the blocks and interconnected them.
  • Page 106 Creating CFCs 6.8 The current status... PCS 7 SMART Getting Started - Part 1 (V9.0 with APL) Getting Started, 12/2017, A5E42181435-AA...

  • Page 107: Creating Sfcs

    Creating SFCs Overview of Sequential Function Charts (SFCs) Introduction The SFC editor enables you to graphically configure and commission sequential control systems. A sequential control system enables a status-driven or event-driven sequence of production processes. The sequential control system controls the functions created with CFC based on sequences and executes them selectively.

  • Page 108: Working With The Sfc Editor

    Creating SFCs 7.2 Working with the SFC Editor Working with the SFC Editor 7.2.1 Introduction to the SFC Editor SFC Editor As soon as you open an SFC, the SFC Editor opens. The SFC Editor is always opened in the last worked view.

  • Page 109: Properties Of Steps And Transitions

    Creating SFCs 7.2 Working with the SFC Editor Button Meaning When this button is activated, you can insert an alternative branch. This means that either one or the other branch is executed, depend‐ ing on the transition defined. "Insert alternative branch" button None of the other buttons are used in the "color_gs"...

  • Page 110: Overview Of The Configuration Steps For Sfc Charts

    Creating SFCs 7.2 Working with the SFC Editor Tab in "Properties" dialog box for a step: ● General: Here you make general settings, such as changing the name of the step. ● Initialization: The action you define here will be processed only once when you activate the step.

  • Page 111: Renaming The Sfc Chart

    Creating SFCs 7.2 Working with the SFC Editor Prerequisites ● The color_gs project is open in SIMATIC Manager. ● The plant view is activated. Procedure 1. Select the "color_gs_prj_MP\color_gs_prj_Prj\Plant1\RMT1\ FC111\ ADDIT" folder in the tree view. 2. Select the "SFC(1)" object in the detail window. 3.

  • Page 112: Opening The "Sfc_Rmt1" Sfc Chart

    Creating SFCs 7.2 Working with the SFC Editor 7.2.7 Opening the "SFC_RMT1" SFC Chart Prerequisites ● The color_gs project is open in SIMATIC Manager. ● The Plant View is activated. Procedure 1. Select the "color_gs_prj_MP\color_gs_prj_Prj\Plant1\ RMT1" folder in the tree view. 2.

  • Page 113: Creating The Sequential Control System In The Sfc Chart

    Creating SFCs 7.2 Working with the SFC Editor Name of the Step Function CLOSE_LINE Controllers: Close all valves Turn the pump off Switch dosing controller to manual mode Set dosing rate to 0 Stop dosing CLOSE_OK Query: Is the pump switched on? Reset: Close valves Switch off motor...
  • Page 114 Creating SFCs 7.2 Working with the SFC Editor 5. Click "Insert alternative branch". 6. Position the cursor under step "START", wait until a green line appears, and then insert the object by clicking it. An alternative branch is inserted directly below step "START": In doing so, the transitions "3"...

  • Page 115: Renaming Steps

    Creating SFCs 7.2 Working with the SFC Editor 7.2.10 Renaming steps Prerequisites ● The "SFC_RMT1" SFC is open in the SFC Editor. ● All steps and transitions have been inserted. Procedure 1. Click "Select". 2. Select step "5". 3. Select Edit > Object Properties. The "Properties"...
  • Page 116 Creating SFCs 7.2 Working with the SFC Editor 8. Navigate to the other steps using the arrow buttons and change the names in accordance with the table below. Each time you enter a new name, complete the change by clicking "Apply": Default name New name...

  • Page 117: Renaming Transitions

    Creating SFCs 7.2 Working with the SFC Editor 7.2.11 Renaming transitions Introduction Just as you renamed the steps, you must also replace the default names of all transitions with descriptive, plant-specific names. Use the same procedure as you did for changing the names of the steps.
  • Page 118 Creating SFCs 7.2 Working with the SFC Editor PCS 7 SMART Getting Started - Part 1 (V9.0 with APL) Getting Started, 12/2017, A5E42181435-AA...

  • Page 119: Setting Parameters

    Creating SFCs 7.3 Setting parameters Setting parameters 7.3.1 Assigning parameters to the steps of the SFC chart Introduction Using an SFC, you can assign values to the block inputs of the CFCs. The initial settings for the sequence of the dosing process are made with the first "START" step. Each step for which you have defined an action is displayed in dark gray.
  • Page 120 Creating SFCs 7.3 Setting parameters 4. Select the "Plant1\RMT1\FC111\CFC_FC111\ CTRL_PID" block in the tree view. The section on the right side shows all corresponding block connections. 5. Right-click the "ModLiOp" input and select "Open structure" from the shortcut menu. 6. Select the "Value" line in the "Structure - ModLiOp" dialog box and click "Apply". The "Browse"...
  • Page 121 Creating SFCs 7.3 Setting parameters 8. Click "Apply". The value "1" is automatically replaced by "TRUE". The first assignment in the "Start" step is now complete. The dialog box now appears as follows: 9. Click the number "2" button. This button appears directly before the statement line. The cursor is then positioned in the left column of the second line.

  • Page 122: Parameters For The Steps

    Creating SFCs 7.3 Setting parameters Table 7-1 Entries in the "Properties - START" dialog box Column 1 Column 2 Meaning FC111\CFC_FC111\ CTRL_PID.ModLiOp.Value TRUE Activate automatic mode FC111\CFC_FC111\ CTRL_PID.AutModLi.Value TRUE Controller automatic mode FC111\CFC_FC111\ CTRL_PID.SP_ExtLi.Value TRUE Select external setpoint FC111\CFC_FC111\ DOSE.ModLiOp.Value TRUE Activate automatic mode FC111\CFC_FC111\ DOSE.AutModLi.Value...
  • Page 123 Creating SFCs 7.3 Setting parameters Parameters for the step "INIT_DOSE" in the "Initialization" tab The following table shows the parameters for the "INIT_DOSE" step: Column 1 Column 2 Meaning FC111\CFC_FC111\CTRL_PID.AutMod‐ TRUE Controller to automatic Li.Value FC111\CFC_FC111\DOSE.StartAut.Value TRUE Dosing to automatic LI111\CFC_LI111\INT_P.OutTrkOn.Value FALSE No tracking for integrator...

  • Page 124: Assigning Parameters To The Transitions Of The Sfc Chart

    Creating SFCs 7.3 Setting parameters Parameters for the "CLOSE_LINE" step in the "Initialization" tab The following table shows the parameters for the "CLOSE_LINE" step: Column 1 Column 2 Meaning NK111\CFC_NK111\Valve.OpenAut.Value FALSE Close valve NK112\CFC_NK112\Valve.OpenAut.Value FALSE Close valve NK113\CFC_NK113\Valve.OpenAut.Value FALSE Close valve NK114\CFC_NK114\Valve.OpenAut.Value FALSE Close valve...

  • Page 125: Parameters For The Transitions

    Creating SFCs 7.3 Setting parameters Prerequisites ● The "SFC_RMT1" SFC is open in the SFC Editor. ● The default names of the steps and transitions have been adapted. Procedure 1. Double-click "DOSE_REA1" transition. The "Properties" dialog box opens and the "General" tab is selected. 2.
  • Page 126 Creating SFCs 7.3 Setting parameters Parameters for the "INIT_1_OK" transition The following table shows the parameters for the "INIT_1_OK" transition: Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Meaning NP111\CFC_NP111\Motor.FbkRunOut.Value TRUE Motor on? FC111\CFC_FC111\CTRL_PID.SP_ExtAct.Val‐ TRUE External setpoint active? Parameters for the "DOSE_REA2" transition The following table shows the parameters for the "DOSE_REA2"...

  • Page 127: Optimizing The Run Sequence

    Creating SFCs 7.3 Setting parameters 7.3.5 Optimizing the run sequence Introduction PCS 7 SMART provides you with a function for optimizing the run sequence based on the data flow. You can use this function when you have completed the CFC and SFC configuration. Note Optimizing the run sequence of the blocks If there is more than one automation system in a project, follow the steps outlined below for...

  • Page 128: The Current Status

    Creating SFCs 7.4 The current status... The current status... 7.4.1 Current status of your project Completed configuration tasks You have learnt the following when configuring SFCs: ● Worked with standard functions such as renaming and opening. ● Created a sequential control system with graphic support. ●...

  • Page 129: Compiling, Downloading And Testing The Charts

    Compiling, downloading and testing the charts Overview of compiling, downloading, and testing Overview This section guides you through the following: ● Compiling the program you have created with CFC and SFC. ● Downloading your program to the CPU. ● Running your program in test mode. This allows you to check the correct functionality of the charts.

  • Page 130: Procedure

    Compiling, downloading and testing the charts 8.2 Procedure Procedure 8.2.1 Compiling and Downloading CFC and SFC charts Introduction You have already created the CFC and SFCs for your "color_gs" project. These charts must be compiled and loaded in a CPU for the automation functions to be executed by the AS. The compile and download operation are started in a common dialog box and run one after the other.
  • Page 131 Compiling, downloading and testing the charts 8.2 Procedure 3. Click "+" to expand the tree view. The view shows a structure of the "color_gs" project that is essentially the same as the component view in SIMATIC Manager. The view shows status or operating state information for each object: 4.
  • Page 132 Compiling, downloading and testing the charts 8.2 Procedure 6. Activate the "Generate module drivers" check box. This option generates the module drivers for the signal-processing blocks. Note You can remove empty runtime groups by selecting Edit > Delete Empty Runtime Groups. 7.

  • Page 133: Testing The Program

    Compiling, downloading and testing the charts 8.2 Procedure 10.Click "Start" to start the compile and download operation. The message dialog "Downloading program changes during operation can, in the case of malfunctions or program errors, cause serious damage to personnel and equipment! Make sure..."...

  • Page 134: Testing The Program In The Sfc Editor

    Compiling, downloading and testing the charts 8.2 Procedure If you double-click on a step or a transition in the SFC chart, the "Properties" dialog box opens. Just as during creation of the SFC chart, you can use the arrow buttons to change from one step or transition to the next.

  • Page 135: Testing The Program In The Cfc Editor

    Compiling, downloading and testing the charts 8.2 Procedure Working in test mode 1. In the SFC-Editor, select Debug > Test Mode. Test mode is activated. – In the title bar of the SFC Editor, "SFC_RMT1 - color_gs_Prj\Plant1\RMT1 ONLINE" is shown on a colored background. –...
  • Page 136 Compiling, downloading and testing the charts 8.2 Procedure Prerequisites ● The color_gs project is open in SIMATIC Manager. ● The plant view is activated. ● The "SFC_RMT1" SFC is open in the SFC Editor. ● The "CFC_FC111" CFC is open in the CFC Editor. Procedure 1.

  • Page 137: The Current Status

    Compiling, downloading and testing the charts 8.3 The current status... The current status... 8.3.1 Current status of your project Completed Configuration Tasks By this stage, you have completed almost all of the configuration steps in SIMATIC Manager and in the CFC Editor and SFC Editor. You have compiled and downloaded this configuration, and you have observed the project execute in the SFC and CFC Editors.
  • Page 138 Compiling, downloading and testing the charts 8.3 The current status... PCS 7 SMART Getting Started - Part 1 (V9.0 with APL) Getting Started, 12/2017, A5E42181435-AA...

  • Page 139: Configuring The Operator Station

    Configuring the operator station Introduction to the OS project editor Introduction The "OS Project Editor" is used to configure the OS. This needs to be adapted so that the computer settings match. Otherwise, the "button set" at the bottom of the screen cannot be seen in PCS 7 SMART .

  • Page 140: Operator Station In Process Mode

    Configuring the operator station 9.2 Operator station in process mode Operator station in process mode Purpose of the operator station The plant operator can operate and monitor the process on the operator station (OS) in process mode. So-called process pictures are displayed to the operator for this purpose. The automation system (AS) controls the process (open-loop and closed-loop control) and the OS reads the process values from the AS and displays the values graphically in the process pictures.

  • Page 141: Configuration Of The Operator Station

    Configuring the operator station 9.3 Configuration of the operator station Configuration of the operator station The operator station in the project After you have created a project with the PCS 7 "New Project" wizard, PCS 7 SMART automatically creates an operator station. You have already configured this operator station in HW Config.

  • Page 142: Working In The Simatic Manager

    Configuring the operator station 9.4 Working in the SIMATIC Manager Working in the SIMATIC Manager 9.4.1 Preparations in SIMATIC Manager Prerequisites Before you start configuring in the OS, there are a few preliminary steps to be performed in SIMATIC Manager: Step Procedure Adapt picture names and activate the function for creating block icons (Page 143)

  • Page 143: Procedure

    Configuring the operator station 9.4 Working in the SIMATIC Manager Compiling the OS You must execute the "Compiles OS" function after you finish configuring all of the data in SIMATIC Manager and before you start configuring the OS data of the OS. All the data from SIMATIC Manager such as variables, messages, texts, hardware and connection configurations must be known to the OS.

  • Page 144: Deleting Unnecessary Pictures

    Configuring the operator station 9.4 Working in the SIMATIC Manager 4. Change the default name "Picture(3)" to "RMT1" in the "Name" input box. 5. Click "Apply" to apply your settings. Procedure for activating the option for creating block icons 1. Switch to the "Block icons" tab. 2.

  • Page 145: Creating Block Icons

    Configuring the operator station 9.4 Working in the SIMATIC Manager Procedure 1. Select the "Plant1" folder in the tree view. 2. Select "Picture(2)" in the detail view. 3. Press the <DEL> key. The "Delete" message dialog opens. 4. Click "Yes". The picture is deleted.
  • Page 146 Configuring the operator station 9.4 Working in the SIMATIC Manager 3. Check the following settings: - Check box in front of the "Plant1\RMT1\RMT1" picture is selected. - The value "2" is entered in the "Lower hierarchy levels included" drop-down list. 4.

  • Page 147: Compiling The Os

    Configuring the operator station 9.4 Working in the SIMATIC Manager Result At this point, you will not see any evident results of this function. You can see the generated block icons only when you open the process picture for the "color_gs" project . Note If an MS Office message appears during the generation and wants to install something, cancel the messages.
  • Page 148 Configuring the operator station 9.4 Working in the SIMATIC Manager 5. The "Settings:Compile OS" opens. You can ignore this setting as you have not yet created more than one area / one OS in this project. PCS 7 SMART Getting Started - Part 1 (V9.0 with APL) Getting Started, 12/2017, A5E42181435-AA...
  • Page 149 Configuring the operator station 9.4 Working in the SIMATIC Manager 6. Click "Next >". The "Select the network connections for the S7 programs associated with the areas" dialog box opens. In the "S7 programs and network connections" group. You will find the "s7 PROGRAM(1)"...

  • Page 150: Starting The Pcs7 Smart Os

    Configuring the operator station 9.4 Working in the SIMATIC Manager 10.Click "Apply". 11.Click "Start" in the "Compile and Download Objects" dialog box. The message dialog "If you want to download changes online, ...Do you want to continue?" opens. 12.Click "Yes". Compilation begins and a progress bar is displayed.

  • Page 151: Working On The Os

    Configuring the operator station 9.5 Working on the OS Working on the OS 9.5.1 Structure of the OS - WinCC Explorer Introduction The WinCC Explorer provides you with a series of editors that you can use to configure an OS. To configure the OS, you will use only a few of these editors. Basic structure of WinCC Explorer In principle, the structure of WinCC Explorer is very similar to Windows Explorer: ●...
  • Page 152 Configuring the operator station 9.5 Working on the OS Procedure If you want to visualize the process mode on an engineering station, perform the following settings. 1. Select OS(1). 2. Select the menu command Edit > Properties. 3. The "Project Properties" dialog window opens. 4.

  • Page 153: Working In General With The Graphics Designer

    Configuring the operator station 9.6 Working in general with the Graphics Designer Working in general with the Graphics Designer 9.6.1 Introduction to the Graphics Designer User Interface The Graphics Designer is one of the OS editors. The user interface of the Graphics Designer is displayed as follows: Menu bar Alignment palette - Layer palette - Color palette - Object palette - Font palette - Standard palette - Zoom...

  • Page 154: Opening Various Toolbars

    Configuring the operator station 9.6 Working in general with the Graphics Designer Procedure 1. Select the "Graphics Designer" entry in the navigation window. The detail view shows all the pictures belonging to the project. The pictures displayed also include the default pictures and template pictures provided by PCS 7 SMART. Default pictures and template pictures are designated with the "@"...

  • Page 155: Objects In The Graphics Designer

    Configuring the operator station 9.6 Working in general with the Graphics Designer Procedure 1. Select View > Toolbars. The submenu opens. Here, you see the toolbars and dialog boxes that you can show and hide in the Graphics Designer. 2. Select the check box as shown in the figure: Result You can find the following tab on the right-hand side of the dialog window: ●...

  • Page 156: Static Objects

    Configuring the operator station 9.6 Working in general with the Graphics Designer You also receive some background information on interconnecting tags. In this way, you can create the relationship between the process picture and the process tag. 9.6.5 Static objects Static Objects To visualize equipment, such as a pipe or a tank, you require static objects.

  • Page 157: Creating The Process Picture

    Configuring the operator station 9.7 Creating the process picture Creating the process picture 9.7.1 Inserting pipes and a tank into the process picture Block icons are already available in your process picture. PCS 7 SMART has inserted these symbols using the "Create/update block icons" function in the SIMATIC Manager. This section will guide you to add static icons and assign them along with the automatically generated block icons.
  • Page 158 Global library/Plant elementsPipes - Smart Objects ; 3D Pipe Elbow 4 Control valve Global library/Symbols/Valves ; Tanks represent‐ Global library/Siemens HMI Symbol Library/Tanks ; ing reactors Tank1 Note: The icon is reduced. PCS 7 SMART Getting Started - Part 1 (V9.0 with APL)
  • Page 159 Configuring the operator station 9.7 Creating the process picture 4. Close the library. 5. Select an object and adjust its size and position to match the following figure: – You can move the object by positioning the cursor on the object, holding down the mouse button and dragging the object to the required location.

  • Page 160: Labeling The Parts Of The Plant

    Configuring the operator station 9.7 Creating the process picture 9.7.2 Labeling the parts of the plant Overview The parts of the plant are labeled in three separate steps: Step Action Insert and Format Text Field (Page 160) Set Text Field (Page 160) Duplicate Text Field (Page 161) 9.7.3 Step 1 - Inserting a text field...

  • Page 161: Step3 - Duplicating The Text Field

    Configuring the operator station 9.7 Creating the process picture Procedure 1. Select View > Toolbar > Object Properties. The "Properties" tab is enabled in the detail field. 2. Select the "Static Text" entry in the "Standard" tab. The detail view shows the name of the text field and the layer. 3.
  • Page 162 Configuring the operator station 9.7 Creating the process picture 5. Position the text field next to the object. 6. Repeat steps 1 to 5 to create the following text fields: – Raw materials tank – Plant unit RMT 1 7. Open the properties for the text field "Plant unit RMT 1" and select the "Static Text/Font" entry in the tree view.

  • Page 163: Current Status Of The Process Picture

    Configuring the operator station 9.7 Creating the process picture 9.7.6 Current status of the process picture... Result Now that you have inserted the tank, the pipes, and the labeling, your process picture should look like the one below: 9.7.7 Adapting process pictures Introduction To operate and monitor the process, open the OS in SIMATIC Manager and activate the OS project.

  • Page 164: Connecting The Raw Material Tank With The Process Value

    Configuring the operator station 9.7 Creating the process picture You can make any changes or expansions for the process pictures in the Graphics Designer of the WinCC Explorer. It is possible that object names are not shown in process pictures. In view of this, insert the "Show/Hide Tag"...
  • Page 165 Configuring the operator station 9.7 Creating the process picture Prerequisites ● The "RMT1.pdl" process picture is open in the Graphics Designer. ● The static objects have been inserted. Procedure 1. Select the "Tank4" object that depicts the raw material tank. The name of the object is shown in the tooltip that appears when you position the cursor on the object.
  • Page 166 Configuring the operator station 9.7 Creating the process picture 10.Select the "PV_Out#Value" tag in the detail view. 11.Click "OK". This accepts the variable and its entire path in the "Dynamic" column. 12.Double-click "100" in the "Static" column for the "Max" attribute. The "Enter Value"...

  • Page 167: Step 3 - Adding Explanatory Text

    Configuring the operator station 9.7 Creating the process picture 9.7.9 Step 3 - Adding explanatory text Prerequisites ● The "RMT1.pdl" process picture is open in the Graphics Designer. ● The block icon for "PARA_DOS_RM1_SEL" is available. Procedure The plant operator needs to be able to understand the setting for selecting the respective reactor.

  • Page 168: Step 4 - Configuring The Setpoint Default

    Configuring the operator station 9.7 Creating the process picture 9.7.10 Step 4 - Configuring the setpoint default Prerequisites ● Graphics Designer is open. ● The block icon for "SP_INT_EXT" is available. Procedure 1. Insert an explanatory text field: "Input setpoint, white = internal (operator), green = external (CFC-chart)".

  • Page 169: Completing The Work

    Configuring the operator station 9.7 Creating the process picture 9.7.11 Completing the work Procedure 1. Complete the positioning of all objects. The process picture will now appear as follows: 2. Select File > Save to save your process picture with all changes and additions. 3.

  • Page 170: The Current Status

    Configuring the operator station 9.8 The current status... The current status... 9.8.1 Current status of your project Completed Configuration Tasks At this point, your project is complete, thus enabling you to activate process mode. You have become acquainted with the following functions during the OS configuration: ●...

  • Page 171: Working In Runtime

    Working in runtime 10.1 Planning the user interface 10.1.1 Operator station in process mode Operator control and monitoring options in process mode In process mode, the "color_gs" project provides various options for operator control and monitoring of the process. With the block icons, you can perform the following: ●...
  • Page 172 Working in runtime 10.1 Planning the user interface The user interface in process mode is divided into four areas: ● Message line: Displays the most recent message with the highest priority. ● Overview area: You can select the areas of a plant and view them using various command buttons.

  • Page 173: Operator Control And Monitoring In Process Mode

    Working in runtime 10.2 Operator control and monitoring in process mode 10.2 Operator control and monitoring in process mode 10.2.1 WinCC language settings Introduction If the language selected in WinCC is not used, the corresponding text content will not appear in PCS 7 SMART.

  • Page 174: Starting The Process

    Working in runtime 10.2 Operator control and monitoring in process mode Procedure for Activating Process Mode 1. Select File > Activate. The progress bar and start screen open. 2. Click "RMT1" in the overview area. This displays the process picture which you created in the Graphics Designer. 10.2.3 Starting the process Introduction...
  • Page 175 Working in runtime 10.2 Operator control and monitoring in process mode Using the button set 1. Click "Change Button Set": The second button set is displayed. 2. Click "SFC Visualization". The "Open SFC" dialog box opens. Since you only have one OS and one SFC in your project, only this OS is displayed in the tree view and only the SFC in the detail window.
  • Page 176 Working in runtime 10.2 Operator control and monitoring in process mode 4. This view is similar to the display that you worked when testing the SFC in the SFC Editor. 5. Position this detailed display so that you can see your entire process picture. 6.

  • Page 177: Stopping The Process

    Working in runtime 10.2 Operator control and monitoring in process mode 10.2.4 Stopping the process Procedure To stop the running proces manually: 1. Click "Stop" in the detailed display of the SFC chart. The "SFC Operation" dialog box opens. 2. Click "OK". This stops the process.

  • Page 178: Opening The Faceplates

    Working in runtime 10.2 Operator control and monitoring in process mode 4. Click "OK". The new value is applied and displayed in the faceplate. 5. Close the faceplate. Result is as shown below: Command Reactor selection Block icon "Off" Reactor 1 selected "On"...
  • Page 179 Working in runtime 10.2 Operator control and monitoring in process mode Step 1: Specify setpoint output 1. Click on the "SP_INT_EXT" block icon. The associated faceplate opens. 2. In the Command row, click the "..." button on the far right. 3.
  • Page 180 Working in runtime 10.2 Operator control and monitoring in process mode Step 2: Enter the setpoint 1. Click on the ".../CFC_FC111/DOSE" block icon. The faceplate opens. 2. Check which setpoint default is enabled: If you want to select the other setpoint default, proceed as follows: –...
  • Page 181 Working in runtime 10.2 Operator control and monitoring in process mode 3. Click on the "internal" box and then click "OK". 4. If you have selected the "Internal" setpoint as default, you can change the setpoint. To do this, click on the numerical display of setpoint. The faceplate is expanded.

  • Page 182: Working With Messages

    Working in runtime 10.2 Operator control and monitoring in process mode 5. Change the position of the controller or enter the desired setpoint. 6. Click "OK". The value is entered in the input box. 7. Close the faceplate. The modified value is displayed in the block icon. 8.
  • Page 183 Working in runtime 10.2 Operator control and monitoring in process mode Message line While the process is running, warnings and alarms with messages are displayed in the message line of your screen. The message line contains the latest message with the highest priority.

  • Page 184: Process Mode Exit

    Working in runtime 10.2 Operator control and monitoring in process mode 10.2.10 Process mode exit Procedure 1. Click "Change keyset" in the keyset area: 2. Click "Leave Runtime". The "End Runtime" dialog box opens. 3. Click "Deactivate". This is used to exit process mode. 4.

  • Page 185: Performing The Additional Task

    Performing the additional task 11.1 Introduction to the additional task Additional Task In the "color_gs" project, two identically configured raw material tanks are required. The additional task is to configure the second raw material tank "RMT2". You do not need to work through all steps again but you will use the automatic functions of PCS 7 SMART.

  • Page 186: Copying The Existing 'Rmt1' Part Of The Plant

    Performing the additional task 11.2 Copying the existing 'RMT1' part of the plant 11.2 Copying the existing 'RMT1' part of the plant Prerequisites ● The color_gs project is open in SIMATIC Manager. ● The Plant View is activated. ● Configuration of the RMT1 plant component is complete and error-free. Procedure 1.
  • Page 187 Performing the additional task 11.2 Copying the existing 'RMT1' part of the plant Result Your plant hierarchy should now appear as follows: PCS 7 SMART Getting Started - Part 1 (V9.0 with APL) Getting Started, 12/2017, A5E42181435-AA...

  • Page 188: Process Mode Preparation

    Performing the additional task 11.3 Process mode preparation 11.3 Process mode preparation Preparation New charts and a new process picture were created when plant component RMT1 was copied to create RMT2. This new information must now be downloaded to the automation system and "made known"...

  • Page 189: Compile And Download The Changes

    Performing the additional task 11.4 Compile and download the changes 11.4 Compile and download the changes Prerequisites ● The color_gs project is open in SIMATIC Manager. ● The Plant View is activated. ● The CPU is in "RUN" mode. Procedure 1.
  • Page 190 Performing the additional task 11.4 Compile and download the changes 5. Make the following settings: – Activate the "Changes only" option button in the "Scope" group. The CPU only remains in process mode if you activate this option. – Activate the "Generate module drivers" check box. 6.
  • Page 191 Performing the additional task 11.4 Compile and download the changes 7. Make the following settings: – Select the "Changes only" option button in the "Download mode" group. – Select the check box "Include user data blocks". 8. Click "OK". The settings are applied. PCS 7 SMART Getting Started - Part 1 (V9.0 with APL) Getting Started, 12/2017, A5E42181435-AA...
  • Page 192 Performing the additional task 11.4 Compile and download the changes 9. Select the "OS(1)" object and click "Edit". The "Which areas do you want to assign to the operator station OS(1)?" dialog box opens, with the existing "RMT1" plant unit and the new "RMT2" plant unit displayed in the list. Both are automatically assigned to the OS(1).
  • Page 193 Performing the additional task 11.4 Compile and download the changes 11.Click "Next >". 12.The "Select the compilation data and scope of compilation" dialog is displayed. 13.Activate the following check boxes and option buttons: – "Data" group: "Tags and messages" – "Data" group: "SFC visualization" –...

  • Page 194: Adapting The Os Configuration

    Performing the additional task 11.5 Adapting the OS configuration 11.5 Adapting the OS configuration Prerequisite The color_gs project is open in WinCC Explorer. Procedure 1. Open "RMT2" in the Graphics Designer. 2. Change the header text to "Plant unit RMT2". 3.

  • Page 195: Starting Process Mode

    Performing the additional task 11.6 Starting process mode 11.6 Starting process mode Prerequisites ● The OS is compiled. ● The color_gs project is open in WinCC Explorer. ● The follow-up work has been performed in the "RMT2" process picture. Procedure 1.
  • Page 196 Performing the additional task 11.6 Starting process mode PCS 7 SMART Getting Started - Part 1 (V9.0 with APL) Getting Started, 12/2017, A5E42181435-AA...

  • Page 197: Starting And Adapting The Color_Gs Project

    You can download the completely configured PCS 7 SMART color_gs project from the Internet (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/in/en/view/109478794). Use this project to gain an insight into working with SIMATIC PCS 7 SMART or to compare the project you have created with this color_gs project.

  • Page 198: Procedure

    Starting and adapting the color_gs project 12.2 Procedure 12.2 Procedure 12.2.1 Opening the color_gs project Introduction This step is necessary only if you want to work with the color_gs project of the "color_gs.zip" file. You can extract the zip file using a SIMATIC Manager function. Prerequisite SIMATIC Manager is open.

  • Page 199: Adapting The Blocks For The Color_Gs Project

    Starting and adapting the color_gs project 12.2 Procedure Procedure 1. Activate the required network adapter in the configuration console. For more information, refer to "Configuration console settings" (Page 32). 2. To configure the AS: – Select your existing component from the hardware catalog and drag it to the correct slot. A number of the components we used are placed intentionally on correct slots.

  • Page 200: Adapting The Project Data For The Color_Gs Project

    Starting and adapting the color_gs project 12.2 Procedure 7. Select Edit > Open Object. The process tag type opens in the CFC Editor. 8. Select Options > Block Types. The "Block Types" dialog box opens. 9. Select all blocks in the "Chart Folder" group and click "New Version". The "Set Format"...

  • Page 201: Compiling And Downloading The Color_Gs Project

    Starting and adapting the color_gs project 12.2 Procedure Procedure 1. Select Edit > Open Object. The "s7omwinx" dialog box opens. 2. Click "Yes" to open the project on a local computer which operates in server mode. WinCC Explorer opens. Note Configured server ●...
  • Page 202 Starting and adapting the color_gs project 12.2 Procedure Procedure 1. Select the "color_gs_Prj" object in the tree view. 2. Select PLC > Compile and Download Objects.. The "Compile and Download Objects" dialog box opens. 3. Activate the following check boxes: –...
  • Page 203 Starting and adapting the color_gs project 12.2 Procedure Working in the OS 1. Switch to the component view of SIMATIC Manager. 2. Open the OS. For more information, refer to "Starting the PCS7 OS (Page 150)". 3. Activate process mode. Additional information For more information, refer to "Operator station in process mode (Page 171)".
  • Page 204 Starting and adapting the color_gs project 12.2 Procedure PCS 7 SMART Getting Started - Part 1 (V9.0 with APL) Getting Started, 12/2017, A5E42181435-AA...

  • Page 205: Index

    Index " "New Project" Wizard, 34 Calling, 178 Faceplate, 178 Catalog, 79 CFC, 61, 74, 75, 130, 186 Compiling, 130 Acknowledge, 182 Downloading, 130 Message, 182 Inserting, 75 Adapting, 54, 101, 194, 198 Object properties, 74 Default names, 54 Renaming, 74, 186 OS Configuration, 194 CFC chart, 74, 133 Parameter, 101...
  • Page 206 Index Opening, 80 Delete, 103, 144 Project "color_gs", 71 Interconnection to addresses, 103 Change, 78 Picture, 144 from the overview to single sheet, 78 Description, 23, 27 Changes, 189 Project "color_gs", 27 Downloading, 189 SIMATIC Manager, 23 Close, 39 Detail view Project, 39 SIMATIC Manager, 24 Compile, 129, 147...
  • Page 207 Index Graphics Designer, 153, 154, 155 IP Protocol, 45 Libraries, 153 Object palettes, 154 Objects, 153, 155 Toolbars, 154 Labeling, 160 Labeling plant units in the process picture, 160 Libraries, 78, 153 Graphics Designer, 153 Hardware, 17 Library, 64, 68 Requirements, 17 Hide, 68 Hardware configuration, 41, 50...
  • Page 208 Index Network adapters, 32 Parameters, 101, 122, 125 New project, 34 Steps, 122 Creating, 34 Transitions, 125 PC station, 44 Renaming, 44 PCS 7, 21 Brief overview, 21 Object, 21, 130, 156 PCS 7 Library, 67 Compiling, 130 PCS 7 OS, 141, 151 Downloading, 130 Configuration, 141 Project, 21...
  • Page 209 Index Process mode, 140, 171, 173, 184, 195 Requirements, 17, 18 End, 184 Hardware, 17 Start, 173 Software, 18 Starting, 195 Retrieving from archive, 198 User Interface, 171 Example project color_gs, 198 Process object view, 25, 98, 101 Run sequence, 127 Adapting the view, 101 Optimizing, 127 Block comment, 101...
  • Page 210 Index SFCs, 111, 112 CFC Editor, 135 Open, 112 Operating mode, 134 Rename, 111 Properties, 134 Show, 68 SFC chart, 133 Library, 68 SFC Editor, 134 SIMATIC Manager, 23, 26, 142 Step control mode, 134 Description, 23 Text field, 160, 161, 167 OS compilation, 142 Add, 167 OS configuration, 142...

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