Configuring Hardware and Communication …

1 S Preface Contents Basics of Configuring Hardware with STEP 7 1 Configuring Central Racks 2 Configuring the Distributed I/O (DP) 3 Configuring PROFINET IO Devices 4 Configuring IRT Communication 5 Configuring a SIMATIC PC Station (SIMATIC PC based) 6 Saving, Importing and Exporting Configurations 7 Synchronous Operation of Multiple CPUs (Multicomputing) 8 Modifying the System during Operation (CiR) 9 Configuring H-Systems 10 Networking Stations 11 Configuring Connections 12 Configuring Global Data Communication 13 Downloading 14 Multi-User Editing Projects 15 Working With Projects in the Multiproject 16 Commissioning and Service 17 Index SIMATIC Configuring Hardware and Communication Connections with STEP 7 Manual This manual is part of the documentation package with the order number.

2 6ES7810-4CA08-8BW0 Edition 03/2006 A5E00706939-01 Siemens AG Automation and Drives Postfach 4848 90437 N RNBERG GERMANY Copyright Siemens AG 2006 A5E00706939-01 Siemens AG 2006 Technical data subject to change. Safety Guidelines This manual contains notices you have to observe in order to ensure your personal safety, as well as to prevent damage to property. The notices referring to your personal safety are highlighted in the manual by a safety alert symbol, notices referring to property damage only have no safety alert symbol.

3 The notices shown below are graded according to the degree of danger. ! Danger indicates that death or severe personal injury will result if proper precautions are not taken. ! Warning indicates that death or severe personal injury may result if proper precautions are not taken. ! Caution with a safety alert symbol indicates that minor personal injury can result if proper precautions are not taken. Caution without a safety alert symbol indicates that property damage can result if proper precautions are not taken. Attention indicates that an unintended result or situation can occur if the corresponding notice is not taken into account.

4 If more than one degree of danger is present, the warning notice representing the highest degree of danger will be used. A notice warning of injury to persons with a safety alert symbol may also include a warning relating to property damage. Qualified Personnel The device/system may only be set up and used in conjunction with this documentation. Commissioning and operation of a device/system may only be performed by qualified personnel. Within the context of the safety notices in this documentation qualified persons are defined as persons who are authorized to commission, ground and label devices, systems and circuits in accordance with established safety practices and standards.

5 Prescribed Usage Note the following: ! Warning This device and its components may only be used for the applications described in the catalog or the technical description, and only in connection with devices or components from other manufacturers which have been approved or recommended by Siemens. Correct, reliable operation of the product requires proper transport, storage, positioning and assembly as well as careful operation and maintenance. Trademarks All names identified by are registered trademarks of the Siemens AG. The remaining trademarks in this publication may be trademarks whose use by third parties for their own purposes could violate the rights of the owner.

6 Disclaimer of Liability We have reviewed the contents of this publication to ensure consistency with the Hardware and software described. Since variance cannot be precluded entirely, we cannot guarantee full consistency. However, the information in this publication is reviewed regularly and any necessary corrections are included in subsequent editions Configuring Hardware and Communication Connections with STEP 7 A5E00706939-01 iii Preface Purpose This manual provides a complete overview of the procedures involved in Configuring Hardware and Communication connections with the STEP 7 software.

7 It is designed to support you when depicting the Hardware configuration in the form of a STEP 7 project and describes how to establish data exchange between automation systems. The manual is intended for people who are involved in carrying out control tasks using STEP 7 and SIMATIC S7 automation systems. We recommend that you familiarize yourself with the examples in the manual "Working with STEP 7 , Getting Started." These examples provide an easy introduction to the topic "Programming with STEP 7." Basic Knowledge Required In order to understand this manual, general knowledge of automation technology is required.

8 In addition, you must be familiar with using computers or PC-similar tools (for example, programming devices) with the MS Windows 2000 Professional, MS Windows XP Professional or MS Windows Server 2003 operating system. Scope of the Manual This manual is valid for release of the STEP 7 programming software package. You can find the latest information on the service packs: in the " " file in the updated STEP 7 online help. The topic "What's new?" in the online help offers an excellent introduction and overview of the newest STEP 7 innovations.

9 Preface Configuring Hardware and Communication Connections with STEP 7 iv A5E00706939-01 STEP 7 Documentation Packages This manual is part of the documentation package "STEP 7 Basic Information. The following table displays an overview of the STEP 7 documentation: Documentation Purpose Order Number STEP 7 Basic Information with Working with STEP 7, Getting Started Manual Programming with STEP 7 Configuring Hardware and Communication Connections with STEP 7 From S5 to S7.

10 Converter Manual Basic information for technical personnel describing the methods of implementing control tasks with STEP 7 and the S7-300/400 programmable controllers. 6ES7810-4CA08-8BW0 STEP 7 Reference with Ladder Logic (LAD)/Function Block Diagram (FBD)/Statement List (STL) for S7-300/400 manuals Standard and System Functions for S7-300/400 Volume 1 and Volume 2 Provides reference information and describes the programming languages LAD, FBD, and STL, and standard and system functions extending the scope of the STEP 7 basic information.