Siemens ST PCS 7 Manuel D’Utilisation
Engineering system
ES software
Standard engineering software
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Overview
The standard engineering software provides the basic function-
ality for configuration of SIMATIC PCS 7 plants with:
• Automation systems
• Process I/O
• Communication networks
• Operator systems
• Maintenance station
• SIMATIC BATCH
• SIMATIC Route Control
Licensing of the standard engineering software depends on use
• Automation systems
• Process I/O
• Communication networks
• Operator systems
• Maintenance station
• SIMATIC BATCH
• SIMATIC Route Control
Licensing of the standard engineering software depends on use
of the engineering station as:
• Classic, exclusive engineering station (not suitable for pro-
• Classic, exclusive engineering station (not suitable for pro-
ductive operation as an operator station)
• Combined engineering/operator station for small applications
(suitable for productive operation as an operator station)
Classic, exclusive engineering station with unlimited
number of process objects (POs)
number of process objects (POs)
Three software versions with unlimited POs are available for the
classic engineering station:
• AS/OS - for engineering of automation systems (AS) and
• AS/OS - for engineering of automation systems (AS) and
operator systems (OS)
• OS - only for OS engineering
• AS - only for AS engineering
With the OS and AS/OS software versions, the OS configuration
• AS - only for AS engineering
With the OS and AS/OS software versions, the OS configuration
can be tested in an OS test mode limited to 2 hours. This OS test
mode is not suitable for productive operation. After 2 hours, the
engineering station automatically switches to demonstration
mode.
The AS/OS software version is additionally upgraded by adding
The AS/OS software version is additionally upgraded by adding
an AS runtime license for 600 POs.
By means of a Rental License limited to 30 days for AS engineer-
By means of a Rental License limited to 30 days for AS engineer-
ing or OS engineering (unlimited POs in each case), a cost-ef-
fective alternative is offered for short-term projects or short-term
capacity bottlenecks.
Combined engineering/operator station for small applica-
tions (scalable POs)
tions (scalable POs)
To support compact process control plants, an ES/OS software
combination of limited volume is offered with 250, 1,000 or 2,000
POs. In addition to the engineering licenses, these "All-in-one Li-
censes" also contain runtime licenses for AS and OS with the
corresponding volumes.
PowerPacks enable further expansion of the volume:
• From 250 POs to 1,000 POs
• From 1,000 to 2,000 POs
PowerPacks enable further expansion of the volume:
• From 250 POs to 1,000 POs
• From 1,000 to 2,000 POs
(in each case including AS/OS runtime license)
• From 2,000 POs to unlimited POs
(only with OS runtime license)
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Function
Essential tools of the standard engineering software and their
functions:
SIMATIC Logon
Together with the versatile recording facilities provided by the
modification logbook, SIMATIC Logon, the user administration
and access control function used in the engineering system, of-
fers plant owners exceptional system support when complying
with FDA requirements.
Using SIMATIC Logon, the administrator can assign specific ac-
Using SIMATIC Logon, the administrator can assign specific ac-
cess privileges to groups of users, thus controlling the possibili-
ties for data access. Operator interventions in the engineering
system as well as all online modifications which affect the auto-
mation systems, operator systems, SIMATIC BATCH or SIMATIC
Route Control can be recorded in the modification reports.
If the modification reports are linked to the data of SIMATIC
If the modification reports are linked to the data of SIMATIC
Logon during evaluation, it can be clearly proven who has car-
ried out a specific modification and at what time.
SIMATIC Manager
The SIMATIC Manager is the control center for engineering of the
SIMATIC PCS 7 process control system. All aspects of the
SIMATIC PCS 7 project are created, managed, archived and
documented here. The tools for engineering of the hardware
components, communication and application software are also
called from here.
The hardware required for use in a SIMATIC project, such as au-
The hardware required for use in a SIMATIC project, such as au-
tomation systems, communications components and process
I/O, is stored in an electronic catalog. The hardware is config-
ured and parameterized using the HW-Config tool.
To create the automation logic, standardized function blocks are
To create the automation logic, standardized function blocks are
combined with one another in the graphic configuration tool CFC
according to technological specifications. Predefined blocks
(process tag types) or charts (example solutions) can be used
for this purpose simply by selecting them from a catalog and
then positioning, graphically interconnecting and parameteriz-
ing them in the working area. No detailed programming knowl-
edge is required, one can completely concentrate on the tech-
nological aspects of configuration. The process tag data
relevant to operation and monitoring, such as messages and
variables, are generated at the same time as configuration of the
automation functions.
Sequential controls permit control and selective processing of
Sequential controls permit control and selective processing of
the basic automation functions created per CFC by means of
changes in operating mode and status. Powerful test and com-
missioning functions for the graphic configuration and commis-
sioning of sequential controls are offered by the SFC editor.
Complete SIMATIC PCS 7 projects or all project modifications
Complete SIMATIC PCS 7 projects or all project modifications
can be compiled in one working step and downloaded to the tar-
get systems involved, e.g. automation systems, operator system
or SIMATIC BATCH. The engineering system automatically en-
sures that the sequence is correct. The procedure is displayed
and controlled in a central dialog.
Selective configuration modifications can be downloaded online
Selective configuration modifications can be downloaded online
to the corresponding target systems. Short turnaround times re-
sult in short waiting times for the commissioning engineer, and
have a favorable effect on the commissioning costs. Program
modifications relevant to automation systems can be initially de-
bugged in a test system prior to downloading to the target sys-
tem of the running plant.
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