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Foreword

This Manual explains the principle use and functions of the STEP 7

automation software with the main focus on the appropriate technological

and drive control components T400, FM 458-1 DP, SIMADYN D,

SIMATIC TDC or D7-SYS.

TDC: Technology and Drives Control

This Manual addresses programmers and commissioning engineers.

General knowhow regarding automation technology is required in order to

understand the contents of the Manual

This Manual is valid for SIMATIC D7-SYS Version 6.2.

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This manual is part of the overall documentation for the technological and

drive control components T400, FM 458, SIMADYN D, SIMATIC TDC

and SIMATIC D7-SYS:

Title Content

System and

communications

configuring D7-SYS

The first project in a few steps

This Section provides an extremely simple entry into the methodology when

assembling and programming the SIMATIC TDC/SIMADYN D control

system. It is especially conceived for first-time users of a control system.

System software

This Section provides basic know-how about the structure of the operating

system and an application program of a CPU. It should be used to obtain an

overview of the programming methodology, and basis for configuring user

programs.

Communications configuring

This section provides you with basic know-how about the communication

possibilities and how you configure links to the communication partners.

Changeover from STRUC V4.x to D7-SYS

Essential features are included in this section, which have changed over

STRUC V4.x with the introduction of SIMATIC D7-SYS.

STEP 7 option packages

for D7-SYS

Basis software

This section explains the essential use and the functions of the STEP 7

automation software. For first users, it provides an overview on configuring,

programming and commissioning a station.

When working with the basis software, you can access the online help which

provides you with support when it comes to detailed questions on using the

software.

CFC

The CFC language (Continuous Function Chart) allows you to graphically

interconnect blocks.

When working with the particular software, you can also use the online help

which can answer detailed questions regarding the use of the

editors/compiler.

SFC

Configuring sequence controls using SFC (Sequential Function Chart) of

SIMATIC S7.

In the SFC editor, you generate a sequence chart using graphic resources.

The SFC elements of the chart are then positioned according to specific

rules.

Hardware The complete hardware spectrum is described as reference in this Manuals.

Function blocks These Reference Manuals provide you with an overview of selected function

blocks for the associated technological and drive control components T400,

FM 458-1 DP, SIMADYN D and SIMATIC TDC.

Information

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As first time user, we recommend that this Manual is used as follows:

• Please read the first section on using the software in order to get to

know some of the terminology and basic procedure.

• Then use the particular sections of the Manual if you wish to carry-out

certain processing steps (e.g. loading programs).

If you have already executed a small project, and have gained some

experience, then you can read individual sections of the Manual in order

to get up to speed about a specific subject.

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Glossar

Button on the front panel of a SIMATIC TDC/SIMADYN D CPU/FM 458-1

DP which is used to acknowledge an error message displayed on the 7-

segment or LED display.

The address book links display variables of the operator control and

visualization systems COROS LSB as well as SIMATIC WinCC to the

block I/O in the CFC charts for SIMADYN D.

When compiling, the charts are generated if the "create address book"

field is activated in the dialog box "Options for compilation". The "Options

for compilation" dialog box is opened in the CFC by selecting the menu

command Options > Settings > Compilation.

Connection AT, AR or US at the function blocks. Address parameters are

specified at the address connection.

Identifies the communication partner at the address connection of a

send- or receive block. It consists of a channel name and depending on

the coupling type, several address stages.

Part of an address parameter (address stages 1 and 2). Address stages

only have to be configured for serial couplings; an address stage does

not have to be configured for parallel couplings "rack coupling", "buffer

memory coupling" and "CPU-local coupling".

Also refer to: Channel name

The autorouter is a program section to automatically generate connecting

lines, connectors and margin entries.

Acknowledge

button

Address book

Address

connection

Address

parameters

Address stage

Autorouting

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If there are no tasks from the user program to be processed in the

SIMATIC TDC/SIMADYN D-CPU/FM 458-1 DP, then it goes into the

background processing mode to execute the background task.

The background task consists of:

• the test mode of the operating system in which for example, memory

test routines run

• and simultaneously a local service at the CPU front panel via the

diagnostics interface.

SIMADYN D subracks have an L bus and if required, a C bus. They

include the power supply- and data lines for the modules.

The cycle time of the CPU/FM 458-1 DP time generator is derived from

the sampling times of the individual cyclic tasks.

The basic sampling times of several CPUs are synchronized. In this

case, a CPU acts as master and sends its basic clock cycle along the

backplane bus. The synchronized CPUs do not generate their basic clock

cycle themselves, but take it from the backplane bus.

Also refer to: Interrupt synchronization

Using BICO technique, interconnections between I/Os of blocks can be

changed using Masterdrive operator control devices. This means that

configured software can be modified without CFC. Interconnections on a

technology CPU or SIMADYN D CPU module can be changed.

Also refer to: Technology connectors

Blocks are parts of the user program which are clearly defined as a result

of their function, structure or application. The CFC operates with pre-

configured block types, which are inserted in a chart. When inserting, an

instance is generated from a block type. These instances and their

graphic representation are blocks in the sense of the CFC.

Also refer to: Function block

Lower part of the block, which contains the I/Os.

The function blocks which can be called-up in the CFC, are sub-divided

into block classes, which include the functionality associated with the

particular blocks (e.g. closed-loop control blocks).

The upper part of the block, which among other things, contains the

name and the task assignment (run-time properties).

Block input or block output

Block I/O which can be connected with a block output or global operand

having the same data type, or which can also be parameterized with

values.

This consists of the I/Os of a block.

Background

processing

Background task

Backplane bus

Basic sampling

time, basic clock

cycle

Basic clock

synchronization

BICO technique

Block

Block body

Block class

Block header

Block I/O, I/O

Block input, input

Block interface

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A block library includes a number of block types. A block library must be

imported into the CFC before its function blocks can be used in the CFC.

Also refer to: User library, System library, Code library

Block I/O which can be connected with block inputs and global operands

having the same data type.

Block types are pre-defined program sections which can be inserted into

a block library and into a CFC chart. Instances are generated. As many

instances as required can be set-up from a block type. For SIMATIC

TDC/SIMADYN D and FM 458-1 DP there are:

• Function blocks

• Block types generated from charts.

Also refer to: Block

The boot interface is the upper CF7 module connection, which is located

to the far left in the subrack.

Conditions for using the boot interface:

− An SS4- or SS52 sub-module is inserted in the boot interface

− The CPUs of the subrack are in the STOP condition after a boot

error.

Module to transfer data between several CPUs within a subrack.

Block library

Block output,

output

Block type

Boot interface

Buffer memory

module, buffer

memory

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One of the two backplane buses of a SIMADYN D subrack.

Not all of the subrack types have a C bus (refer to the subrack catalog in

HWConfig).

Also refer to: L bus

Function block to initialize and monitor couplings.

Continuous Function Chart. Configuring tool to define continuous

sequences in a user-friendly fashion by graphically interconnecting

complex function in the form of blocks.

Special graphic unit, which is generated using the CFC configuring tool.

A CFC chart comprises 1 to 26 chart partitions, each with 6 sheets, which

may contain overflow sheets.

The change memory is a memory area in which the configuring changes,

made with the CFC in the test mode are saved. It is located in the

memory module inserted in the CPU/FM 458-1 DP.

Area in a data interface, which is reserved for two or more

communication partners. The area can be set-up from the sender or from

the receiver. When firmware is the coupling partner, the area is always

set-up from a SIMADYN D CPU (and not from the firmware). A channel

always consists of a channel manager and one or two net data buffers.

Configuring engineers cannot directly access these areas.

Part of a channel, via which two coupling partners can communicate how

the net data buffers are to be interpreted. For instance, this indicates

whether new net data have just been entered or were already entered, or

if the last net data have already been read etc. Configuring engineers

cannot directly access this area.

Part of an address parameter. Channel names must always be specified

and allow senders and receivers to find their communication partner.

Thus, channel names must be uniquely assigned at each data interface.

Also refer to: Address stage

Refer to chart folder.

Container in the project structure; contains the charts of the user program

of a CPU/FM 458-1 DP.

A CFC chart can include an interface, which allows input- and output

parameters to be assigned to a chart. This means that the chart can be

used just like a block or can be compiled to create a block type.

A max. of 8 CFC charts can be nested. Charts generated in this fashion

are called nested charts.

Part of the CFC chart. A CFC chart is sub-divided into a maximum of 26

chart partitions (designated: A ... Z), each with 6 sheets.

A file, which includes the executable code for all block types of a block

library.

C bus

Central block

CFC, CFC editor

CFC chart, chart

Change memory

Channel

administration

Channel name

Chart container

Chart folder

Chart interface

Chart nesting

Chart partition

Code library

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Possible comments at block I/O are:

• Pseudo comments

• Comments text:

Comment texts can be as long as required and comprise any number

of characters, but they may not start with @.

A comment can include several pseudo comments, separated by blanks,

followed by "standard" comments text, e.g. "@TP_H089 @DATX ...".

Partner, which further processes the net data. This can be a

sender/receiver within SIMADYN D or also in another system/device.

Also refer to: Channel, Coupling partner

Defines the data transfer mechanism and telegram structure for data

transfer between two communication partners.

Configurable autonomous functions with one or several access

possibilities to data interfaces (e.g. message system). A communications

utility consists of one or several function blocks.

• When compiling from the charts of a chart folder, either

• a runable user program is generated, which can be downloaded into a

CPU/FM 458-1 DP,

• or a user library is generated, which includes block types generated

from charts.

Also refer to: Consistency check, Loading

Break point in the CFC chart and connecting point to the block with

reference to the I/O to be connected. Connectors are used if connecting

lines cannot be drawn due to too much information on the sheet.

Complex CFC structures (extending over several sheets) can be

completely represented using the connectors.

Also refer to: Interconnection, Block I/O

Checks the complete data of a chart container for errors without

generating code which can be executed.

Also refer to: Compilation

Refer to coupling module

Module with memory or direct access to memory (rack coupling) on

which a SIMADYN D CPU can save or retrieve net data to be transferred.

Coupling modules are all coupling memories, all firmware modules

(including the carrier modules) and the rack-coupling modules.

Also refer to: Data interface

Partner in SIMADYN D, with which data can be exchanged via a data

interface, but where it cannot be processed. These can include sender,

receiver or coupling modules.

Comment

Communications

partner

Communications

protocol

Communications-

utility, utility

Compiling

Connector

Consistency check

Coupling

Coupling module

Coupling partner

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Also refer to: Channel, Communications partner

Designates the coupling, e.g. SINEC H1, rack coupling, DUST 1.

Also refer to: Coupling module

Module, on which an open-loop/closed-loop control program is executed.

A SIMADYN D station can have a maximum of 8 CPUs.

A coupling whose data interface is available locally on the the SIMATIC

TDC/SIMADYN D CPU/FM 458-1 DP.

Also refer to: Coupling module

The CPUs in a SIMADYN D station, which are consecutively numbered

from left to right.

Operating mode of the CFC, in which blocks are inserted, deleted,

renamed, parameterized or interconnected.

Also refer to: Test mode

Elements in the margin of a CFC chart, which refers to a interconnection

to another block on another chart sheet.

Also refer to: Connector

Task, whose processing is initiated in uniform, time intervals - its

sampling time.

SIMADYN D CPUs/FM 458-1 DP modules can process several cyclic

tasks.

Coupling type

CPU

CPU local coupling

CPU number

Creation mode

Cross reference

Cyclic task

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Connectors, which are used to jumper empty slots at the backplane bus

of a SIMADYN D subrack, where a module is not inserted.

The slots which require daisy-chain connectors can be seen in the

detailed view of HWConfig.

Data blocks are interfaces in the user program and are used to address

variables. Data blocks do not require any additional memory space.

There are

• instance data blocks, which are used to transfer data to WinCC, and

• data blocks, which include a user data area, to realize

communications with SIMATIC-OPs.

For interconnections and $ signals between different cyclic tasks, D7-

SYS guarantees that all of the transferred data are consistent. This

means that data, transferred from a task Ti, are taken from the same

computation cycle of this task.

If a signal is to be transferred without deadtime, it is possible to bypass

data consistency ($ signal, "Fast" type or by interconnecting with a

pseudocomment DATX).

Also refer to: Process image

Permanently structured memory medium (e.g. dual port RAM), which two

coupling partners can access to transfer data.

The structure defines how the data interface is configured (e.g. where

general initialization data are deposited, the data memory size and what

is still available). The data interface structure is the same for all

couplings. The contents of the data interface structure are of no

importance for the user, because when configuring couplings, memory

areas do not have to be explicitly addressed.

Configurable data transfer mechanism for senders and receivers.

Handshake, refresh, select and multiple modi can be selected. Senders

and receivers must have the same configured data transmission mode;

otherwise, they will not be able to synchronize with one another and

exchange data.

Also refer to: Channel

Each I/O of a block is assigned a particular data type. It defines the value

range, resolution, display and interpretation of values at this input or

output.

"BOOL" defines, for example, a binary variable, "INT" defines a 16-bit

fixed-point variable.

If a connected block input is to receive its values from a connected

output, bypassing the data consistency mechanisms, then it must be

marked with a pseudocomment "@DATX".

Also refer to: Data consistency

When synchronizing the basic clock, the delay time between the initiating

process interruptand when the cyclic tasks is started. This time can be

configured.

Daisy-chain

connector

Data block (DB)

Data consistency

Data interface

Data transfer mode

Data type

DATX

Delay time

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The diagnostics buffer is a buffered memory area for CPU/FM 458-1 DP-

modules CPU, which is structured as a ring buffer. Diagnostic events are

saved in the sequence in which they occurred.

A diagnostics event makes an entry into the diagnostics buffer of the

CPU/FM 458-1 DP. A differentiation is made between diagnostics events

as follows:

• Errors while initializing ("0" or IF-LED)

• Monitoring errors ("b" or MF-LED)

• Communication errors ("C" or CF-LED)

• Task administration errors ("E" or TF-LED)

• User errors ("A" or UF-LED)

(with function block USF diagnostics event defined by the user)

• Operating mode transitions (e.g. from RUN to STOP)

Serial interface at the front panel of a SIMADYN D-CPU module. This

interface permits local access to this CPU with the CFC in the test mode

for troubleshooting, testing and start-up.

Display devices are used in order to intervene in the process and display

the current process status.

A $ signal is used to interconnect function blocks, which run on different

CPUs within the same SIMADYN D station.

When configuring a $ signal, its signal name as well as type and bus

assignment must be specified.

The $ signal type determines whether data transfer is to be consistent

("standard") or should bypass the data consistency mechanisms ("Fast").

The bus assignment defines which of the two backplane buses are used

for data transfer.

Also refer to: Global operand, Virtual connection, Data consistency

Displays the current values at the block I/O in the CFC in the test mode.

The displayed values are continuously updated. The configuring PC must

in this case access the automation unit via a communications link.

Diagnostics buffer

Diagnostics event

Diagnostics

interface

Display device

$ signal

Dynamic value

display, dynamic

update

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The enable attribute is a run-time attribute. It activates and de-activates a

run-time group. While de-activated, the group is not executed,

independent of all other conditions.

When you interconnect a block output, data type BOOL with the run-time

group, the value of this block output then decides as to whether the group

is activated or de-activated.

Contrary to cyclic tasks, interrupt tasks are not started at equidistant time

intervals, but when a process interrupt occurs.

Certain function blocks (e.g. control blocks) are configured so that they

are called-up at regular time intervals. If these are to be configured in an

interrupt task, then an equivalent sampling time must be configured in

HWConfig. for this interrupt task. This should correspond to the average

time between two consecutive process interrupts.

If the basic clock is not generated by an internal clock generator, but from

a process interrupt, or if it is synchronized to the basic clock of another

CPU (basic clock synchronization), then an equivalent sampling time can

be specified for the basic clock.

Also refer to: Sampling time

Errors/faults related to the hardware, operating systems and the user

program are recorded in the error field of a CPU/FM 458-1 DP. In the test

mode of the CFC, this error field can be read-out and analyzed for

diagnostics.

In the exception buffer of a CPU/FM 458-1 DP (this is not available for

type T400 CPUs) when goes into the STOP condition, information is

recorded, which permits the error cause to be identified. The exception

buffer can be read-out and analyzed in the test mode of the CFC.

The contents of the exception buffer are retained, even if a subrack is

reset, or is isolated from the power supply, under the assumption, that a

battery is inserted in the subrack.

Peripheral module to input and/or output process signals such as

analog-, digital inputs/outputs or speed sensing signals. When connected

directly to a CPU board, bypassing the backplane bus they relieve the

backplane bus and allow process signals to be sensed at extremely high

data rates.

A maximum of two expansion modules can be inserted to the right of

aplanned for that module.

Enable attribute

Equivalent

sampling time

Error field

Exception buffer

Expansion module

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This is a standard-block library included in the scope of supply of the D7-

SYS option package. It includes over 200 block types to realize most of

the open-loop and closed-loop control tasks.

Also refer to: System library

Software which is to be configured on a coupling module, e.g. CSH11,

but not using D7-SYS configuring resources. A firmware converts the net

data from the data interface into a telegram corresponding to the

particular communications protocol.

Flags are used in D7-SYS as address information at block I/O. SIMATIC

Operator Panels can access the block I/O via these flags.

Also refer to: Global operand

Pre-configured block types from Siemens which are saved in a system

library.

Also refer to: Block

FBSLIB

Firmware

Flag

Function block

(FB)

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Block, where the number of inputs can be changed by appropriate

parameterization.

Also refer to: Block type

Global operands are objects which can be addressed from function

blocks. For D7-SYS software, these are: $ signals, virtual connections,

hardware addresses, virtual connection information as well as name

references.

Also refer to: Interconnection, OP connection

Generic block

Global operand

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Symbolic designation of one or several terminals which are functionally

associated with one another on a module. The hardware address is

defined in HWConfig. The terminal can be addressed in the CFC under

this designation.

Also refer to: Global operand

HWConfig window, from which the configurable hardware objects

(subrack, modules and submodules) can be copied into a station.

Also refer to: SIMADYN D station

Configuring tool to define the hardware configuration of the automation

units in a user-friendly fashion; for example,. SIMATIC TDC/SIMADYN D

stations.

Hardware address

Hardware catalog

HWConfig

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An initialization value can be specified at block outputs. This value is at

the output, if the block is calculated for the first time in the INIT operating

status.

It may be necessary and practical to specify an initialization value, if:

− an output is connected to the input of a block, which is executed

first, or

− the status of the block output defines the internal status of the

block (e.g. the Q output of a flipflop block).

Also refer to: Run-time properties, Parameters (1)

Peripheral module to input and/or output process signals.

When a block is instanced, this ensures that the instance of the block

type (block) can run in its configured environment.

Using an instance data block, display devices can access block I/O. An

instance data block is automatically generated in the CFC and is

permanently assigned to a block.

Connecting a block output or block input with another element:

• Block output - block input

• Block output - global operand

• Block output - run-time group

• Global operand - block input

The value of the connected input is retrieved from the other end of the

connection during the run-time.

The interface comprises interconnectable and parameterizable I/O of a

block (block interface) or a chart (chart interface).

Communications submodule, on which one or several communication

protocols are implemented.

Also refer to: Communications protocol

Synchronizes the interrupt tasks of several CPUs, so that a process

interrupt, which is identified on a CPU, can initiate that an interrupt task is

executed on several CPUs.

Also refer to: Basic clock cycle synchronization

An interrupt task is a task which is executed by a process interrupt.

Initialization value

Input/output

module, I/O module

Instance

Instance data block

Interconnection

Interface

Interface module

Interrupt

synchronization

Interrupt task

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One of the two backplane busses of a SIMADYN D subrack.

Also refer to: C bus

General term for online load and offline load.

A change in the CFC chart is relevant as far as loading is concerned, if it

results in a change in the user program on the CPU/FM 458-1 DP (e.g.

modified interconnection). Changes which are not relevant for loading

are, for example, block positions and comments.

L bus

Load-relevant

change

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The maplisting contains additional information about a user program (the

type of blocks used, reference lists of the $ signals and the virtual

connections, expected computation time of the CPU, ...). It is generating

when compiling the charts of a CPU/FM 458-1 DP if the "create map

listing" option switch is enabled in the dialog extras: settings >

compilation.

Margin on the lefthand and righthand side of a sheet. The margins

contain, on one hand the cross-references to a connected object (block,

run-time group, global operand) which is not located on the actual sheet.

It also includes the number of the connector, if the autorouter cannot

draw the connecting line to the margin due to an overfilled chart.

Check-card format memory module which is used as program memory

for a SIMATIC TDC/SIMADYN D CPU or FM 458-1 DP. The operating

system, user program and change memory of the CPU are saved in the

memory module.

SIMADYN D memory modules conform to the PCMCIA standard,

memory modules for the FM 458-1 DP are MMC cards.

Also refer to: Sub-module

The module name at a communications module defines which coupling

module is used for data transfer.

When configuring the (fixed or optional) network, all module names must

be precisely 6 characters long, and the 6th character must correspond to

a specific convention.

Also refer to: Global operand

In an MPI network each node must be assigned its own MPI address.

For the SIMATIC S7 and SIMATIC M7 target systems, a function block

can be incorporated in several tasks.

This is not possible for SIMADYN D.

Also refer to: Run-time properties

The multi-point interface is the SIMATIC TDC/SIMADYN D and SIMATIC

S7-400 service interface. CPUand FM 458-1 DP-Modules can be

handled from a central location. Display devices can be connected to the

multi-point interface. The nodes in an MPI sub-network can communicate

with one another.

By being able to multiprocess, SIMADYN D can distribute the solution to

technology tasks over several user programs, and run on several CPUs.

Maplisting

Margin

Memory module

Module name

MPI address

Multiple insertion

Multi Point

Interface (MPI)

Multiprocessing

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Name of a message system. Central block, message entry- and message

evaluation blocks of a message system are connected with one another

via this name.

Also refer to: Global operand

A CFC chart, which is inserted in another CFC chart (nested chart or top

chart) just like a block. Contrary to a real block, a nested chart can be

opened. Nested charts are not visible in the SIMATIC Manager.

A net connects net nodes (stations) through a connecting cable to

establish a communications network.

Values which are transferred from the sender to the receiver. The net

data do not contain information regarding the type, sequence or contents

of the quantities to be processed.

Also refer to: Channel

Part of a channel, in which net data is transferred. Configuring engineers

do not have access to this area.

Information about the structure of the net data to be transferred. The net

data structure describes the quantity and type of net data.

Also refer to: Data type, Sequence number

The network provides the user with transparent data transfer extending

beyond subrack- and communication protocol limits. A differentiation is

made between the freely selectable network and the fixed network.

Transition between sub-networks of a complete network. It can involve

the transition between (sub) networks with difference characteristics (e.g.

transition between Profibus and Industrial Ethernet).

Name reference

Nested chart

Net

Net data

Net data buffer,

buffer

Net data structure

Network

Network transition

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For offline, there is no data connection between the automation system

and the configuring PG/PC.

Loads the user program and operating system of the SIMATIC

TDC/SIMADYN D CPU or FM 458-1 DP into the memory module, which

is inserted for this purpose into a corresponding slot in the configuring

PGs/PCs or external Prommers.

Also refer to: Online loading

For online, there is a data connection between the automation system

and the configuring PG/PC.

Loads the user program and operating system of a

SIMATIC TDC/SIMADYN D CPU or FM 458-1 DP via a data link to the

corresponding station.

Also refer to: Offline loading, Memory module

An OP connection connects function block I/O to SIMATIC Operator

Panels. A symbol name and a flag number must be specified to configure

an OP connection.

Also refer to: Global Operand

The SIMATIC TDC/SIMADYN D and FM 458-1 DP target systems can

identify the operating modes INIT, RUN and STOP.

The initialization phase between powering-up and transition into the RUN

operating mode.

The 7-segment display indicates '0' or the RUN-LED of the FM 458-1 DP

is flashing.

It is not possible to access online in this status.

Also refer to: User program

The user program is processed and the process image is cyclically

updated in the RUN operating mode. All of the module outputs are

enabled.

The 7-segment display displays the CPU number or an error code ('C',

'E', 'b' or 'A'). The RUN-LED or the Error-LEDs CF, TF, MF and/or UF of

the FM 458-1 DP are on.

It is possible to access the CPU online via the diagnostics interface of the

CPU and all configured service interfaces.

Offline

Offline loading

Online

Online loading

OP connection

Operating mode

INIT

Operating mode

RUN

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The system goes into the STOP operating mode due to a fatal CPU/FM

458-1 DP error. The user program is not processed in the STOP

operating mode. The modules are switched into a safe condition.

There are three sub-sets of the statuses in the STOP operating mode:

Sub-status 7-segment or

LED display

Behavior

User stop 'd'/STOP-LED on Can be accessed online via the

diagnostics interface and all configured

service interfaces.

Stop after

initialization

error

'0'/IF- and

STOP-LED

Can be accessed online via the diagnostic

interface and initialization interface.

Stop after fatal

system error

'H'/ INTF- and

STOP-LED

Can be accessed online via the

diagnostics interface.

This is a collective term for all of the functions, which control and monitor

the execution of user programs, the distribution of operating resources to

the individual user programs and maintain the operating mode in

conjunction with the hardware.

Display device to make an intervention at the machine, e.g. enter

setpoints, output machine data.

An operator station is used to make interventions in the process and to

display the current process status. Generally, an operator station

comprises a PC with software for operator control- and visualization

functions (HMI).

An overflow sheet is automatically set-up, if the number of margin entries

on a sheet means that there is no more space. An overflow sheet only

consists of the margins and does not contain other objects.

View in the CFC, where all six sheets of a chart partition are displayed.

Also refer to: Sheet mode, CFC chart

Operating mode

STOP

Operating system

Operator Panel

(OP)

Operator Station

(OS)

Overflow sheet

Overview mode

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Constant value at a block input.

A parameter (2)/device parameter is a freely selectable operator control

or visualization quantity of a drive converter (basic drive converter

parameter), a technology CPU (technology parameter) or CPU module in

a SIMADYN D subrack. It is identified by its number.

Also refer to: Pseudocomments

Setting parameter values.

Also refer to: Parameters (1)

Personal Computer Memory Card International Association.

Memory modules in accordance with the PCMCIA standard are used in

portable PCs and many industrial applications.

Pre-assigned value for a parameter value.

Also refer to: Parameter (1)

Instantaneous image of all interface signals to/from the process when a

cyclic task is being started.

Basic concept of digital closed-loop control systems.

Also refer to: Data consistency

An asynchronous event ("interrupt"), which interrupts the processing of a

cyclic task. An interrupt task is started when a process interrupt has been

identified. The assignment between process interrupts and the interrupt

task to be started, is realized in HWConfig.

Also refer to: Global operand

A container for all objects of an automation solution independent of the

number of stations, modules and their networking.

List of the CFC error messages when compiling or during consistency

checks.

Also refer to: Compiling

Comments at the block I/O, which start with "@", are pseudo comments

and are taken into account when compiling data for the SIMATIC

TDC/SIMADYN D and FM 458-1 DP target systems. Pseudo comments

influence the user program function:

@DATX: Input is connected, bypassing the consistency mechanisms.

@TP_bnnn: I/O is a parameter (with range ID "H", "L", "c" or "d" and a three-

digit parameter number nnn, e.g. @TP_H089).

@TC_nnnn: I/O is a technology connector (identified by a four-digit

connector number nnnn, e.g. @TC_0034

No more than one parameter and one technology connector may be

configured as pseudo comment for each block I/O.

Also refer to: Parameters (2)

Parameters (1)

Parameters (2),

device parameters

Parameterization

PCMCIA

Pre-assignment

Process image

Process interrupt

Project

Protocol

Pseudo comment

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Module, which permits efficient communications to other SIMADYN D

subracks.

Function block which can read one or several data interfaces (e.g.

function block CRV).

Also refer to: Coupling, Address parameter, Coupling module, Sender

Reference data are data which the user additionally has for graphically

representing the CFC chart in list form, e.g. list of accesses to global

operands.

Essential configuring data of STEP 7 configuring tools are stored in the

registration database of Windows.

Refer to the online help for Windows when you run into problems with the

registration database.

Re-formatting a data interface during operation. The coupling is inhibited

for a positive edge at the connection of a central block, its data interface

is re-formatted and the coupling is then re-enabled.

Also refer to: Network

Coupling element to connect two segments of a sub-network.

The configuring engineer defines the run-time properties of a block by

assigning it to a task or run-time group and defining the position within

the task or run-time group.

These characteristics are decisive for the behavior of the target system

regarding response times, deadtimes or the stability of time-dependent

structures, e.g. control loops.

Run-time groups structure and sub-divide tasks. The blocks are

sequentially integrated into the run-time groups. Run-time groups can be

separately activated and de-activated. If a run-time group is de-activated

via a block output which is connected to it, all of the blocks, contained in

the run-time group, are no longer activated.

Also refer to: Run-time properties, Interconnection

Rack coupling

Receiver

Reference data

Registration,

registration

database

Reorganization

Repeater

Run-time

properties

Run-time group

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The sampling time of a cyclic task is the time interval between two task

calls. The sampling times must be to the power of 2 of the basic sampling

time.

Battery-buffered memory area of SIMATIC TDC/SIMADYN D CPU (not

available for type T400 CPUs) or FM 458-1 DP, where data is kept even

during a power failure, under the assumption that a battery is inserted in

the subrack. Configuring data can be saved in a non-volatile fashion in

the SAVE area using special function blocks.

Factor, which can be configured at the block I/O data type REAL. The

parameter values are therefore computed, internally normalized (per

unit), but are displayed as absolute value. For drives, the scaling factor is

also known as "nominal value" or "rated quantity".

Also refer to: Units, Parameters (1)

Function block, which writes into one or several data interfaces (e.g.

function block MSI).

Also refer to: Coupling, Address parameters, Coupling module, Firmware

Refer to virtual connection

Display on the front panel of a SIMADYN D CPU, which displays the

current CPU number in the subrack when the system is working perfectly,

and, under fault conditions, indicates the fault/error type.

Also refer to: Acknowledge button

Subset of a chart partition. A chart partition comprises 6 sheets. The

sheet is a work area with sheet bars. Blocks can be located,

parameterized and interconnected in the work area.

Also refer to: CFC chart

CFC view in which an individual sheet of chart can be displayed in detail.

Also refer to: Overview mode

Contrary to an S7 or M7 program, a D7-SYS program only has one chart

folder and the symbol table.

Automation unit from the Siemens SIMADYN D series. It consists of

exactly one subrack.

The SIMATIC Manager is the graphical user interface for D/-SYS users

under Windows (for organisation of STEP 7 projects).

A subrack slot.

A sub-module is inserted in/on a module.

General term for interface module and memory module.

A sub network includes all network nodes which are connected with one

another without any network transitions. A sub network can include a

repeater.

Sampling time

SAVE area

Scaling factor

Sender

Sequence number

7-segment display

Sheet

Sheet-view mode

SIMADYN D

program

SIMADYN D station

SIMATIC Manager

Slot

Sub-module

Sub network

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A symbol is a user-defined name which observes specific syntax rules.

This name stands for a variable and is used for operator control and

monitoring.

The symbol table is used to assign symbols to variable addresses (e.g.

flags).

Several CFC charts, in which specific system responses of a

SIMADYN D CPU are configured (7-segment display control, handling

the acknowledge button, ...).

The system chart is automatically available in a D7-SYS-program

contained in an again put on modul and may not be deleted

Also refer to: Chart folder

If a SIMADYN D CPU identifies a fatal system error, it goes into the

STOP condition, and informs the other modules in the station using a

system exception signal.

Another module can ignore this system exception signal, and continue to

operate, or it can also go into the STOP condition.

Also refer to: Exception buffer

If a SIMATIC TDC module identifies a critical system fault/error, then it

goes into the STOP operating mode. It then sends a system exception

message to the first CPU of the station.

As a response, it can be defined as to whether the remaining modules in

the station continue to operate or the complete station should go into the

STOP condition.

Also refer to: Exception buffer

A block library supplied by Siemens.

Symbol

Symbol table

System charts

System exception

signal

System exception

message TDC

System library

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The automation system or a component of it on which the user program

runs, is known as the target system. Target systems are, for example,

SIMATICS S7, M7 and SIMADYN D.

The sequence in which the user program is processed is defined in the

tasks.

Also refer to: Run-time properties, Interrupt task, Cyclic task

The task manager coordinates the execution of tasks, corresponding to

their priority. The processing sequence is defined by the task type.

Also refer to: Cyclic task, Interrupt task

A technology connector at a block output can be interconnected using the

BICO technique with a parameter at a block input. A technology

connector is identified by its number.

Also refer to: Pseudo comment

Module which is used in a drive converter (6SE70) electronics box or the

SRT400 subrack. It includes many I/O.

CFC operating mode to test and optimize the user program, which runs,

online on the CPU.

Also refer to: Creation mode

CFC chart that is not nested in another chart and is displayed in the

SIMATIC Manager.

Also refer to: Nested chart

Battery-buffered memory area of a SIMATIC TDC/SIMADYN D-CPU or

FM 458-1 DP, whose contents should be kept even after a power failure

or the program is downloaded again – assuming that a battery is used in

the subrack. Using special function blocks, configuring data can be

retentatively saved in the TSAVE area.

Data in the TSAVE area, contrary to the SAVE area, is kept until it is

explicitly deleted (with the appropriate command in the download dialog

box).

Target system

Task

Task manager

Technology

connector

Technology CPU

Test mode

Top chart

TSAVE area

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Text, which can be configured for a module I/O, in order to assign

physical dimensions to values at this I/O (e.g. m, kVA).

Also refer to: Scaling factor

In the test mode this specifies in which time intervals the block I/O, which

are to be monitored, are updated.

User data areas are used to transfer data between SIMATIC

TDC/SIMADYN D or FM 458-1 DP and SIMATIC-OP. The data areas are

written into and read from the operator panel and the user program. By

evaluating the data saved there, the user program and operator panel

initiate defined actions.

A block library generated by the user himself.

The user program includes all instructions and declarations as well as

data for signal processing which can be controlled by a system or a

process. It is assigned a programmable module (e.g. CPU, FM).

For the SIMATIC TDC/SIMADYN D and FM 458-1 DP target systems,

the user program is obtained when compiling the CFC charts of this

programmable module. It is loaded in the CFC, together with the

operating system in the memory module of the programmable module.

Also refer to: Loading

Units, units text

Update cycle

User data area

User library

User program

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A variable defines data with variable contents, which can be addressed

from display devices.

A virtual connection transfers process data between function blocks via

various couplings.

A virtual connection must be specified or a sequence number specified

when configuring a virtual connection.

If several process data are transferred via a sender, their sequence

within the channel is defined using the sequence numbers of the

individual, virtual connections.

Also refer to: Global operand

Refer to virtual connection data

The virtual connection data establishes the connection to the send-or

receive block, via which data is to be transferred.

They are specified at the senders and receivers and when configuring the

virtual connection.

Also refer to: Global operand

Attribute at the block I/O, which defines as to whether the block I/O is to

be displayed in the CFC (visible) or not. Connected I/O are always

visible.

Also refer to: Interconnection

Variable

Virtual connection

data, receive

Virtual connection

data, send

Virtual connection

data

Visibility

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The work area is the area of the CFC window in which the function blocks

and margins are displayed.

Work area