Configuring PC Stations with SIMATIC NCM PC

1 Preface, ContentsManualIntroduction and Notes onSwitching to Advanced PCConfiguration1 Configuring SIMATIC PC Stations2 Configuring the OPC Server3 Quick StartConfiguring the OPC Server Quick Start with PROFIBUS-DP4 Configuring the OPC Server Quick Start with IndustrialEthernet5 Notes for Users Switching fromprevious SIMATIC NET ProductsASupport and TrainingBGlossaryCIndexManual and Quick Startfor SIMATIC NCM PC / step 7 SP2 and higher04/2002C79000-G8976-C156 Release 02 Configuring PC Stations withSIMATIC NCM PC2 SIMATIC NET NCM PC Manual / Quick StartC79000-G8976-C156-02 Classification of Safety-Related NoticesThis manual contains notices which you should observe to ensure your own perso-nal safety, as well as to protect the product and connected equipment. These noti-ces are highlighted in the manual by a warning triangle and are marked as followsaccording to the level of danger:!Dangerindicates that death or severe personal injury will result if proper precautions arenot taken.

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5 SDetailed OPCdescriptionSOPC tools andActive X controlsSGeneralinformation on PCtoolsSFunctions of NCMPCSC onfiguring theOPC ServerSOPC application withcommunication overEthernetSOPC application withaccess to a DPmaster systemManual /Quick StartSIMATIC NCM PCPC CD /OPC DocumentationSOPC applicationwithcommunicationover applicationwith access to aDP master systemSPROFI netapplicationsThis NET NCM PC Manual / Quick StartC79000-G8976-C156-02 This release contains additional information and notes for users switching fromprevious products in Appendix A. This information was previously in the globalinstallation InformationThis manual is also part of the documentation packages for NCM S7 forPROFIBUS and Industrial :This symbol appears in the margin to draw your attention to useful Information on SIMATIC S7 and step 7 The following documentation contains additional information about the step 7standard software of the SIMATIC programmable controllers and can be obtainedfrom your local Siemens information for technicalpersonnel using the step 7standard software for controltasks with S7 300/400programmable 7 basics withSUser ManualSProgramming ManualSManual for converting from S5 to S7 SPrimer for a fast startValidity of this ManualThe information in this manual applies toSVersion SP2 and higher of the SIMATIC NCM PC / step 7 configurationsoftware with the NCM S7 for Industrial Ethernet / PROFIBUS options.

6 SCD 7/2001 and higher from SIMATIC NETC onventionsReferences to other manuals and documentation are indicated by numbers inslashes /../. These numbers refer to the titles of manuals listed in the Referencessection of the NET NCM PC Manual / Quick StartC79000-G8976-C156-02 Contents1 Introduction and Notes on Switching to Advanced PC Configuration9.. 2 Configuring SIMATIC PC Stations11.. and Utilities11.. tools Station Configuration Options14.. with SIMATIC NCM PC17.. Between SIMATIC NCM PC and step 718.. a PC Station19.. a PC Station with HW Config21.. a DP Master System24.. Connections26.. the Configuration Data to the PC Station28.. Wizard31.. Station Wizard32.. Configuration Editor34.. Components: Components Tab 35.. Diagnostics Tab37.. 3 Configuring the OPC Server38.. of Configuration39.. the Properties of the OPC Server40.. Connection Properties for the OPC Server42.. 4 Quick Start for the OPC Application for PROFIBUS-DP46.. of a PROFIBUS Configuration46.

7 Start for PROFIBUS Communication with OPC47.. and Software Installation48.. the PC Station49.. 7 Starting the PC Station Wizard50.. 7 PC Station Wizard: Selecting the Editing Mode51.. 7 PC Station Wizard: Changing Settings52.. Config: Inserting a DP Master System53.. Config: Inserting a DP Slave54.. Config: Downloading the Configuration55.. 7 Commissioning Wizard: Specifying the Use of Symbol Files56.. Scout: Establishing a Connection to the OPC Server56.. Scout: Inserting a Group and Variables57.. Scout: Displaying and Modifying Values of Variables59.. 5 Quick Start for the OPC Application for Industrial Ethernet60.. of an Industrial Ethernet Configuration60.. Start for Industrial Ethernet Communication with OPC61.. and Software Installation61.. the PC Station62.. Contents8 SIMATIC NET NCM PC Manual / Quick 7 Starting the PC Station Wizard64.. 7 PC Station Wizard: Selecting the Editing Mode65.. 7 PC Station Wizard: Opening the Project66.

8 7 PC Station Wizard: Changing Settings67.. 7 NetPro68.. 7 NetPro: Downloading the Configuration69.. 7 Commissioning Wizard69.. File Configurator70.. NET Commissioning Wizard71.. Scout: Establishing a Connection to the OPC Server72.. Scout: Inserting a Group and Variables73.. Scout: Displaying and Modifying Values of Variables75.. ANotes for Users Switching from previous SIMATIC NET Products77.. and XDB Databases Overview77.. up to SIMATIC NET CD 05/200078.. Use of Previous Configurations80.. Ethernet Effects on Older Product Versions ( SIMATIC NET CD05/2000 and earlier)81.. Effects on Older Product Versions ( SIMATIC NET CD 05/2000and earlier)83.. BSIMATIC NET Support and Training87.. Customer Support, Technical Support87.. CGlossary90.. Introduction and Notes on Switching to Advanced PC Configuration9 SIMATIC NET NCM PC Manual / Quick StartC79000-G8976-C156-02 Introduction and Notes on Switching toAdvanced PC ConfigurationAdvanced PC Configuration is the new tool with which you can commission a PCstation as part of an industrial communication network.

9 SIMATIC NET supports theoption of using Advanced PC Configuration on a central engineering station toconfigure not only PC Stations but also, for example, operator Stations . Theengineering station is a networked PC with the SIMATIC NCM PC program orSTEP of Advanced PC ConfigurationSCommissioning WizardThe Commissioning Wizard allows simple and consistent commissioning of allmodules and user programs supported by Advanced PC Configuration. Itguides the user step by step through the installation and configuration of the ConsoleThe Configuration Console is a snap in program embedded in the MicrosoftManagement Console (MMC) and provides a wide range of options forconfiguring PC hardware components and PC user programs as well asproviding diagnostic functions. Settings for the OPC servers that ship with thecommunication software are also made in the Configuration NCM PC and PC Station WizardWith SIMATIC NCM PC , Service Pack 2, a new configuration tool forSTEP 7 compatible PC configuration is Configuration EditorThe Station Configuration Editor is the user interface of the Station Manager;this allows you access to the component management of the PC following Chapter LEERER MERKER also contains information on these toolsand other related and Notes on Switching to Advanced PC Configuration10 SIMATIC NET NCM PC Manual / Quick StartC79000-G8976-C156-02 Features Comparison with Previous ProductsThe new features of the SIMATIC NET software involve several changes to theprevious configuration procedures and these are summarized below:SAll settings are made with one tool during configuration and downloadedcompletely to the PC station.

10 This tool is SIMATIC NCM PC or step that were previously configured using the Set PG/PC Interface program are now part of the configuration and are downloaded to the PCstation. These include, for example, the station address and the busparameters. It is no longer necessary to create several that were previously specified in various configuration programs arenow configured in SIMATIC NCM PC / step 7. Examples of such configurationtools include COML S7, COM parameters for the OPC Server that were previously stored inTXT files are now configured in SIMATIC NCM PC / step 7 and downloadedto the PC ModulesThe file on the SIMATIC NET product CD (CD_drive / sw / cdintern ) contains a list of modules supported and not supported by AdvancedPC Databases no Longer RequiredBy Configuring on a central station and with the option of downloading, LDBdatabases are no longer required for the DP, FMS, and S7 protocols. Existing XDBfiles can continue to be used; they must be imported into the central datamanagement on the PC station using the Station Configuration Editor or PCStation more detailed information on the difference between the previous methods andworking with the software and modules, refer to appendix SIMATIC PC Stations11 SIMATIC NET NCM PC Manual / Quick StartC79000-G8976-C156-02 Configuring SIMATIC PC StationsCommunication with PC ApplicationsPC applications that communicate with each other or with other Stations such asS7 Stations , PC Stations , or operator control and monitoring Stations use SIMATICNET communications modules and software such communication is possible, you must first set up the communicationservices on your chapter explains how to use the tools and utilities with which you set up thePC components for communications and UtilitiesSIMATIC NCM PC Configuration ToolSIMATIC NCM PC is the central tool for Configuring the communications servicesfor your PC station.