Simatic Net: Step by Step: Ethernet Communication Between OPC Server and S7-200 Incl. CP243-1

SIMATIC NET
Step by Step:
Ethernet Communication
between OPC Server and S7200 incl. CP243-1
Manual
Overview and
Environment
Contents
Overview and
Environment
Configuration and
Programming
Download and
Commissioning
Operator Control and

Monitoring
Glossary and Index
Release 02/2003
Step by Step:
Ethernet Communication between OPC Server and S7-200 incl. CP243-1
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Qualified Personnel
Only qualified personnel should be allowed to install and work on this equipment.
Qualified persons are defined as persons who are authorized to commission, to
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and installed correctly, and operated and maintained as recommended.
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Preface
Preface
Purpose of the Manual
This manual supports you when creating user programs and configurations in the
OPC environment. The activities involved in creating a program and the required
configuration work are presented in the form of a sequential series of steps. The
configurations used are created with the basic software SIMATIC STEP 7 or NCM
PC.
This manual serves as a reference work for configuration and communication with
OPC components.
Aims
This manual should help you to expand the components described and to integrate
them in your program.
We assume that you are thoroughly familiar with your programs and development
environment.
The Package
This sample project consists of the following parts:
Documentation commissioning, documentation Excel
Microsoft Excel file incl. VBA implementation as example
MicroWIN project file for download
SimaticNet OPC project file for observing variables
Validity of this Manual

This manual applies the following software versions:
Step by Step:
Preface
SIMATIC MicroWin V3.2 + SP1 or higher

SIMATIC NET S7 OPC Server is part of the SOFTNET S7/Windows 6.0
package of Industrial Ethernet
Baugruppen
MLFB
SimaticNet S7-OPC Server
6GK1704-1CW60-3AA0
Simatic S7-224 (DC-Version)

Simatic S7-224 (Relais-Version)
6ES7 214-1AD22-0XB0
6ES7 214-1BD22-0XB0
Simatic CP243-1
6GK7 243-1EX00-0XE0
Required Documentation
The following documentation contains additional information on the MicroWIN basic
software of the SIMATIC S7-200 programmable controller and can be obtained
from your local Siemens office.
Topic
S7-200 Dokumentation
Document
Automation System S7-200
System Manual
Basic information on the OPC Industrial Communication

interface and installation and with SIMATIC NET
commissioning of the
User Manual
SIMATIC NET OPC Server.
Order Number
6ES7 298-8FA22-8BH0
6GK1 971-1GA00-0AA1
Orientation in the General Documentation Landscape

To set up the S7 controller and to prepare for operation, you require the following
documentation:
Automation System S7-200, System Manual
Structure of the Documentation

The SIMATIC NET Documentation includes the following:
Manual
Product information
Installation instructions
Readme.txt files on the data medium of the software product
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Preface
Finding Your Way Through the Manual

To help you to locate specific information quickly, the manual includes the following
tools:
At the start of the manual, you will find a full table of contents and a list of
figures and tables contained in the manual.
In the chapters, you will see a brief overview of the contents of the sections in
the left margin.
After the appendix, there is a glossary that defines the most important technical
terms used in the manual.
At the back of the manual, there is a detailed index that allows you to locate
information quickly.
Documentation on Programming
The appendix includes a list of the documentation you require to program and
commission the S7 controller. You will also find a list of technical books on the
topic of programmable controllers.
CD-ROM
You can also order the entire SIMATIC S7 documentation as a collection on CDROM.
Personnel Qualification Requirements

Only qualified personnel should be allowed to install and work on this equipment.
Qualified personnel as referred to in the operating instructions or in the warning
notes are defined as persons who are familiar with the installation, assembly,
startup and operation of this product and who possess the relevant qualifications
for their work, for example:
Training in or authorization for connecting up, grounding or labeling circuits and
devices or systems in accordance with current standards in safety technology;
Training in or authorization for the maintenance and use of suitable safety
equipment in accordance with current standards in safety technology;
First aid qualification.
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Preface
Further Support
If you have further questions on SIMATIC products, please contact your local
Siemens office or representative. You will find the addresses in the catalogs, on the
Internet and in CompuServe (go autforum).
Who to Contact
If you have technical questions about using the software and your problem is not
dealt with in the documentation or in the integrated help system, please contact
your Siemens representative or dealer.
You will find the addresses:
In the "Readme.rtf" file in the main folder of the SIMATIC NET CD
Internet http://www.siemens.de/simatic-net
In Catalog IK PI
License
Note that you can only use the samples described on this CD if you have valid
licenses for the software required.
Note
You can obtain demonstration versions of the required software products for test or
demonstration purposes and to familiarize yourself with the functions.
Certification
The products and systems listed in this document are manufactured and marketed
using a quality management system complying with DIN ISO 9001 and certified by
DQS (certificate registration no. 2613). The DQS certificate is recognized in all
IQNet countries (Reg. No.: 2613).
Standards and Approvals

The S7 controllers meet the requirements and criteria of IEC 1131, Part 2. The S7
controllers meet the requirements for the CE Mark. CSA, UL and FM approvals
have been obtained for the S7 controllers.
You will find more detailed information on the approvals and standards in the
appendix ....
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Contents
Contents
1
Overview and Environment ...................................................... 10

1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
1.6
Schematic of the Environment .................................................... 11

General Description .................................................................... 12
Function Diagram........................................................................ 14
Required Software ...................................................................... 15
Required Hardware ..................................................................... 16
Suitability for a Different Hardware Configuration ....................... 17
Configuration and Programming ............................................. 18

2.1
2.2
PC Station ................................................................................... 19
PLC Station ................................................................................. 29
2.2.1
2.2.2
Download and Commissioning................................................ 36

3.1
3.2
3.3
Overview ..................................................................................... 37
PC Station ................................................................................... 38
PLC Station ................................................................................. 39
Operator Control and Monitoring ............................................ 40
4.1
4.2
4.3
5
Parameters of Subroutine (ETH0_CTRL) ....................................................... 34

Cyclic Program (Main).................................................................................... 35
Overview ..................................................................................... 41
OPC Client (OPC Scout) ............................................................. 42
MicroWin (Chart Status) .............................................................. 44
Glossary and Index ................................................................... 45
Step by Step:
Overview and Environment
In this chapter the sample plant and the functional principles of the environment
are described. Additional the required hard- and software will be listed.
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1.1
Schematic of the Environment
Block Diagram
The following figure shows the components of the sample plant in principle:
PC-Station
SimaticNet
OPC Scout
SimaticNet
OPC Server
PLC-Station
CPU
S7-200
Ethernet-CP
CP 243-1
Ethernet-NIC
(e.g..CP1613)
Industrial Ethernet
Figure 1-1
Block Diagram
Environment
The controller consists of S7-200 PLC including the Ethernet communication
processor (CP243-1). Via Ethernet (TP: Twisted-Pair) the controller is connected to
the PC (Personal Computer). Inside the PC an Ethernet adapter (e.g. 3Com,
CP1613 or others) is connected through its driver to SimaticNet OPC Server, which
provides the data. The OPC Scout, an OPC Client that is shipped with SimaticNet,
displays the data from the OPC Server.
Note
Using a direct connection between two Ethernet communication devices, a socalled Cross Cable is required.
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1.2
General Description
PLC Station
When using the CP243-1 in an S7-200 environment the S7-Protocoll over Ethernet
is supported. The S7-Protocoll includes different services for communication. The
so-called Variable services (Put/Get) are used in this example. Here the S7-200
acts as the passive communication partner, meaning the S7-200 awaits the
connection request and responds on Put-Requests (write data into the PLC) or
responds on Get-Request (read data from the PLC). The S7-200 is passive and
reacts on active requests, thus the functionality is called a server. Inside the S7200 a passive S7-connection must be configured.
PC Station
The PC supports the S7-Protocoll over Ethernet. Here the protocol is executed on
the network interface controller (e.g. CP1613) and the S7-OPCServer provides the
data from the PLC. The OPC Client (OPC Scout) starts the OPC Server and the
server runs the S7-Protocoll services (Put/Get) on the NIC. The active call of
services is described as client functionality.
Communication Relations
The S7 OPC Server provides, with respect to the OPC Client, a server interface
compliant to the dedicated OPC Standard. With respect to the PLC the OPC
Server acts as S7 Client and the PLC serves data as S7 Server.
OPC Client
(OPC Scout)
OPC function
(e.g. SyncWrite)
OPC Server
(SimaticNet)
PC Station
S7 Client
(Sapi S7, aktive)
S7 function
(e.g. Put)
S7 Server
(S7-200, passive)
PLC Station
Figure 1-2 Client Server Relations
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Connection Type
For communication between PC and controller this example uses the S7 Protocol
(Put/Get services) on TCP/IP. Between the two devices a S7 Connection must be
established. When communicating to OPC Server, S7-200 are always passive,
thus the PC-Station actively establishes the connection. The S7 Connection is
configured using NetPro (Network Projection Tool as part of NCM software
package).
Note
Booth communication partners need information about the connection. The single
sided specified S7 Connection must be loaded into the PC-Station. The
configuration will not be loaded into the PLC using NetPro. However, the
connection (also single sided specified) must be configured and loaded into the
S7-200.
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1.3
Function Diagram
The following diagram shows the principle function of this example regarding a
writing call to the PLC.
OPC Client
CP-243-1
OPC Server
S7-200-Station
Prepare Write
Request
Call SyncWrite
Pass to S7
Protocoll
Call Put
Data Buffer
pass to PLC
backplane
Cyclic
Call ETHO
finish
Return Put
Update Cache
Pass to OPC
Return SyncWrite
Evaluate Result
>> Continue
Figure 1-3
Function Diagram
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1.4
Required Software
To run this example the following software packages are required.
Operating System
Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional SP3 or Windows XP Professional SP1
SIMATIC
SimaticNet CD 7/02, PC-Software V6.0 for Windows 2000 or SimaticNet CD
7/02, PC-Software V6.1 for Windows XP
This software package includes drivers for the communication processor CP1613
and other Ethernet cards (NIC), das S7 Protocol and the S7 OPC Server including
the OPC Scout.
SIMATIC NCM S7 IE V5.2 or SIMATIC STEP 7 V5.2
This software package includes configuration software HWKonfig and NetPro with
the required Hardware Catalog.
SIMATIC STEP 7 MicroWin V3.2 SP1
This software package includes programming- and configuration tool for S7-200
controllers.
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1.5
Required Hardware
PC Station
IBM PC including Ethernet Card (e.g. Communication Processor CP1613)
PLC Station
SIMATIC S7-224 Controller including Ethernet Communication Processor CP243-1
Miscellaneous
Ethernet Hub and 2x Ethernet Cable with RJ45 connector, so-called patch cable or
1x Cross Cable for direct connection devices.
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1.6
Suitability for a Different Hardware Configuration

Important
The samples relate to specific hardware configurations. These must exist to ensure
problem-free operation.
If you want to use a different configuration, adaptations will be necessary. (See
also the notes below)
Note
Using a different CPU (e.g.: CPU 222)
If you want to use a different CPU, you only need to run the Ethernet-Assistant as
part of Step7-MicroWin again and the Module-Command-Byte must be changed.
Using a different Ethernet card in the PC
If you want to use a different PCI adapter from the CP1613, you only need to
replace the adapter in the hardware configuration (HWKonfig). When using third
party NIC the CP IE General must be selected.
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Configuration and Programming
In this chapter the configuration of the PC Station and the programming of the
Controller is shown in form of a Step-by-Step description.
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2.1
PC Station
General
After placing the Ethernet adapter (e.g. CP1613) in the PC Station, the SimaticNet
PC Software V6.x must be installed. Installing the card, the SimaticNet Software
including the required license is described in a different document. Refer to the
notes in the product manual and related product information including the read me
files.
Note
Regarding this documentation fault free placement and fault free installation of
SimaticNet PC Software and NCM PC Software is assumed.
Step-by-Step
The following steps describe the configuration and set up of connections. Important
dialogs are illustrated.
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Step
1
Figure 2-1
Description
The Ethernet adapter must be switched into Configured mode to be
used with the OPC Server. Using Start Simatic SimaticNet
Settings Configuration Console the Ethernet Communication
Processor is selected and inside Modules under General the
operating mode is switched to Configured mode.
Step 1
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Figure 2-2
Step
Description
For the local PC-Station a connection must be configured. Using Start

Simatic SimaticNet Settings Commissioning Wizard the
wizard for configuring the local PC Station is started.
In the second dialog of the wizard the PC Station Wizard is started by

pressing the button.
Step 3
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Step
4
Figure 2-3
Description
The option Change local settings is selected and must be
acknowledged by pressing the Next > button. In the following dialog
the option Edit network and connection configuration must be
selected confirmed with the Finish button.
Step 4
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Step
5
Figure 2-4
Description
The local PC Station is opened in the network and connection
configuration tool NetPro. A connection of type S7-connection must
be created. Therefore a double click in the connection list of the OPC
Server application is required.
Step 5
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Step
6
Figure 2-5
Description
When inserting the new connection the connection partner is marked
as unspecified, because the S7-200 Station (S7 server) is not part of
the local project (locprj), that is representing the PC Station..
Step 6
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Figure 2-6
Step
Description
The properties dialog of the S7 connection needs the IP-Address of the

partner device (here CP 243-1).
Step 7
Note
The IP-Addresses shown in the Figure are examples and can be different.
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Figure 2-7
Step
Description
By pressing the button Address Details... the dialog for setting the
connection resources is shown up. The resources of the PC Station are
pre selected by NetPro, but for the unspecified partner (S7 200) the
resource must be typed in (here 10.00).
Step 8
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Step
9
Figure 2-8
Description
After closing all properties dialogs the new configuration must be
complied using Save and Compile. Than the S7 connection must be
loaded into the PC Station using PLC Download Selected
Stations
Step 9
Note
After downloading the PC Station a yellow exclamation mark flashes in the down
right in the taskbar. This indicates a new diagnostic message in the Station
Configuration Editor stating a successful restart of the OPC Server and Ethernet
adapter as well as the station manager. Opening the Configuration Editor is
interpreted as confirmation and the yellow exclamation mark disappears.
Note
In the case of a faulty download the diagnostic messages of the Station
Configuration Editor will reference the cause of failure (e.g. wrong subnet mask).
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Figure 2-9
Step
Description
10
After confirmation of all following steps of the Commissioning Wizard

using the buttons Next > and Finish the Configuration Console
opens up automatically. Here the selection of protocols should be set to
the actually used ones only.
Step 10
Note
Depending on the selection of protocols the address space of the OPC Server can
look different.
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2.2
PLC Station
General
After installing the Communication Processor CP243-1 in the PLC Station, a
passive S7 connection must be configured. When communication to the OPC
Server the S7-200 must always be configured as S7 Server, additionally the S7200 will always be the passive communication partner.
The installation of the Communication Processor, the wiring and commissioning is
described in an additional document. Refer to the stated notes and the related
product information.
Note
Regarding this documentation a fault free installation, wiring and commissioning of
the Communication Processor CP 243-1 is assumed.
Step by Step
The following steps describe the configuration of connections and programming of
the CPU. Important dialogs are illustrated.
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Step
Figure 2-10
Description
From Step7-Microwin Ethernet Wizard is started. This can be done

using the menu bar Tools Ethernet Wizard or directly using the
Navigation Bar (left side).
The module position is set in the second dialog of the Wizard. The
default position 0 is located directly next to the CPU, all other
positions increase from there on.
The IP Address and the Subnet mask is set in the third dialog of the
Wizard.
Step 3
Note
The IP-Addresses shown in the Figure are examples and can be different.
Note
The BOOTP Server for dynamically assigning the IP-Address should not be
selected because configuration of the OPC Servers connection (PC Station)
expects a fixed IP Address.
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Figure 2-11
Step
Description
To calculate the Command Byte all output bytes (QB), that are located
before the CP243-1, must be added. The next following (not taken)
byte will be the Command Byte. E.g. the onboard output bytes of CPU
224 use QB0 and QB1, the next unused Command Byte will be QB2.
Additionally the number of connections is set, to be configured during
the following dialogs.
Step 4
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Step
5
Figure 2-12
Description
The required properties are set for the requested connection. The S7200 runs as server and responds to connection requests of the OPC
Server (PC Station). Additionally the local properties of the connection
(CP243-1) are set to the IP-Address from which connect requests will
be accepted (here the IP of the PC Station must be typed in). Within
the remote properties of the communication partner the TSAP is
defined (here 10.11 compare NetPro S7 connection Properties
Address Details)
Step 5
Note
The settings of the IP-Address and TSAP must be identically to the settings made
during the connection configuration in NetPro (PC Station).
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Step
Figure 2-13
Description
After finishing the connection configuration the required memory must

be reserved to avoid overwriting of configuration data.
The configuration data is stored within the V-memory. Memory area of

correct size must be provided. The Wizard can suggest unused
memory.
Step 7
Step
Description
During the next step a subroutine (ETH0_CTRL) is generated and will

be available in the engineering environment.
The subroutine (ETH0_CTRL) must be called once during each cycle

(Main). The routine initializes the CP243-1 and provides the error
codes.
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2.2.1 Parameters of Subroutine (ETH0_CTRL)
Figure 2-14
Subroutine
Input parameter EN
Permanently set to 1 (SM0.0), to excetute the subroutine in every cycle.
Output parameter CP_Ready

1 = CP is ready to operate, 0 = CP not ready to operate.
Output parameter Ch_Ready

Data type Word, each individual bit of the lower byte is dedicated to a certain
channel (connection). E.g.bit x.0 connection 0. The value of each bit indicates
that the connection is established and ready for this channel or not. High byte is
not used yet.
Output parameter Fehler

Data type Word, provides an error code regarding the cause of the fault.
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2.2.2 Cyclic Program (Main)
Extract of AWL Code

The following extract of code shows the principle operation of the subroutine to
demonstrate the cyclic function call with the required parameter set.
Network 1
LD
CALL
//CP initialize
Immer_ein
ETH0_CTRL, CP_Ready, Channel_Ready, Error_CTRL
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Download and Commissioning
This chapter describes the download of the configuration and program of all
required components and the steps for commissioning.
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3.1
Overview
General
The so-called download describes the process to provide configuration information
for the dedicated device. Using an engineering tool (Setp7, HWKonfig, NetPro) a
configuration is created. The configuration data includes information about the IPAddress as well as connection information. In addition system blocks including e.g.
TSAPs are generated. This system configuration data is transmitted to the device
during the download of the station.
Block Diagram
The following figure shows the devices and their configuration tools as used in this
example.
Step 7- MicroWin
Ethernet Wizard
Step 7
HWKonfig / NetPro
load
CPU 224
CP 243-1
load
incl.
information on:
192.168.147.120
TSAP 10.00
192.168.147.100
TSAP 11.10
OPC
Server
Ethernet
adapter
S7-connection
Figure 3-1
Download
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3.2
PC Station
General
The PC Station consists of Ethernet adapter and OPC Server. After installing the
SimaticNet PC Software the configuration tools HWKonfig (Hardware
Configuration) and NetPro (Network Configuration) are available. The
Commissioning Wizard guides through the different steps and launches the
configuration tool.
Local Project
For the PC Station automatically a local project (Step7 project) is generated that
consists of PC Station representing the local computer. This Step7 project (locprj)
includes exactly one rack of type Simatic PC Station and this rack resides exactly
one application of type OPC Server (usually in slot 1). If the Ethernet adapter was
set to configured mode, the rack hosts a communication processor of type IE
General (usually in slot 5).
Hardware Configuration (HWKonfig)

The hardware configuration is generated and, if required, changed using the tool
HWKonfig. Within the object properties of a device e.g. IE-General the IPAddress can be defined and the subnet mask is set. The object properties of the
OPC Server are used to change specific protocol settings. However, the default
settings of the S7 protocol must not be changed for this example. By pressing the
button Save and Compile the system data is generated and with Download to
Module this data is loaded into the device. The Access Point of the application
Step7 (S7ONLINE) must be set to PC internal (local). A detailed description can
be found in the online help files related to SimaticNet PC Software.
Network configuration (NetPro)

The network configuration is generated using the tool NetPro. When selecting the
application OPC Server additional connections can be added to the connection
list. The properties of a connection can be changed e.g. the connection can be
renamed, the local and remote P-Address can be set and the TSAPs are defined.
All this properties characterize a unique connection. The Access Point of the
application Step7 (S7ONLINE) must be set to PC internal (local). A detailed
description can be found in the online help files related to SimaticNet PC Software.
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3.3
PLC Station
General
The PLC Station is build from CPU (224) and Communication Processor (CP 2431). After installation of Step7MicroWin software (Version 3.2+SP1 upwards) the
Ethernet Wizard is available as configuration tool. The Wizard guides through the
required steps and generates the subroutine.
S7-Project
The S7-Project is generated by MicroWin. Besides the PLC program the project
contains information about the used hardware (e.g. CPU type). From CPU S7-222
upwards connection the CP 243-1 is supported.
Ethernet Wizard
The Ethernet Wizard is used for configuration and settings regarding connection
properties. The information is stored in a reserved memory area and the finally
generated subroutine (ETH0_CTRL) accesses the configuration data. The
subroutine initializes the Communication Processor and transfers the data from the
CPU to the CP and vice versa. Thus the subroutine must be called cyclic (Main);
the routine is downloaded together with the other part of the program. The
download can be done through the PPI-cable, or through the Ethernet CP itself
(once it has an IP-Address). A detailed description can be found in the online help
of the Ethernet Wizard.
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Operator Control and Monitoring
In this chapter the possibilities for accessing process data are described.
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4.1
Overview
General
Regarding this example process data can be set (forced) and monitored on two
different ways.
In Step 7 MicroWin a chart is generated. The variables in that table are updated
online through the PPI cable or through the Ethernet connection. Using the chart
status single data points can be set.
The OPC Client (OPC Scout) shipped with the software package SimaticNet PC
Software the OPC Server is started and connected, through Ethernet the chosen
variables are monitored. Using OPC Scout data points can be written as well.
Block Diagram
In the following diagram the possibilities of accessing process data are shown
(simplified illustration).
Step 7MicroWin
(Chart Status)
ONLINE
SimaticNet
OPC Client
(OPC Scout)
OPC
Server
alternatively
ONLINE over Ethernet
COM
Port
Ethernet
adapter
PPI cable
Ethernet
CPU 224
Figure 4-1
CP 243-1
Control and monitoring
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4.2
OPC Client (OPC Scout)
General
For operator control and monitoring the OPC Client sipped with SimaticNet PC
Software is used. More detailed description of the OPC Client can be found in the
online help of SimaticNet Software.
To access data of an OPC Server the client has to start the server (connect). The
client must at least add one group and than add items in that group. If granted by
the access rights the client than can access the data of the server.
Note
Any other OPC Client can be used instead of OPC Scout, however, it must be
compatible to the specification OPC Data Access 2.x.
Step
Figure 4-2
Description
The OPC Scout is launched with Start Simatic SimaticNet

Industrial Ethernet SOFTNET Industrial Ethernet
OPC Scout
To connect to SimaticNet OPC Server the ProgID (OPC.SimaticNet)

must be selected and double clicked.
At least one group must be created. Therefore the dedicated node

New Group must be double clicked in the tree.
Step 3
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Figure 4-3
Step
Description
To add variables (OPC Items) an additional window (OPC Navigator) is

opened by double clicking the group. Browsing the OPC Server the
items are selected and taken over into the right hand item list by
clicking the arrow button. Finishing with OK the tags are added to
the group and can be monitored.
On right mouse button in the Value column the Write dialog shows
up.
Step 4
Note
The window of OPC Navigators shows all variables that are known by the OPC
Server. The known address space of the Server can be extended using New
Definition node in the tree. The operator must type in the correct syntax for the
variable to be successfully added.
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4.3
MicroWin (Chart Status)
General
For operator control and monitoring with Step7 MicroWin the so called Chart
Status is used. This table is created within the project connects online (e.g. usually
through PPI-cable) to the CPU.
Step
Description
The PPI cable must be connected to the active CPU.
In the opened S7 project Chart Status is launched with the button in

the function bar.
The symbolic name or the direct address of the favored variable must
be prompted in the Address column.
Note
The status bar in MicroWin shows whether the table is active or not. If online the
used bus, transmission rate and status of CPU must be shown correctly.
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Glossary and Index
Client
Demanding services and data
COM Port
Serial interface of the PC
CP
Communication Processor
CPU
Central Processing Unit
MicroWIN
Engineering tool for S7-200 controllers
NetPro
Engineering tool for Simatic Network connections
OLE
Object Linking and Embedding
OPC
OLE for Process Control
PC
Personal Computer (IBM PC)
PLC
Programmable Logic Controller
PPI
Point to Point Interconnection
Server
Providing services and data
SIMATIC
Siemens automation systems
SimaticNet
Network components for Siemens automation systems
TSAP
Transport Service Access Point
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Glossary and Index

Classification of Safety-Related Notices

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Safety Instructions Regarding your Product

Correct Usage of Hardware Products

Correct Usage of Software Products

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Microsoft Excel file incl. VBA implementation as example

MicroWIN project file for download

SimaticNet OPC project file for observing variables

Validity of this Manual

SIMATIC MicroWin V3.2 + SP1 or higher

SimaticNet S7-OPC Server

Simatic S7-224 (DC-Version)

Basic information on the OPC Industrial Communication

Orientation in the General Documentation Landscape

Structure of the Documentation

Finding Your Way Through the Manual

Personnel Qualification Requirements

Standards and Approvals

Overview and Environment ...................................................... 10

Schematic of the Environment .................................................... 11

Configuration and Programming ............................................. 18

Download and Commissioning................................................ 36

Parameters of Subroutine (ETH0_CTRL) ....................................................... 34

Overview and Environment

Overview and Environment

Schematic of the Environment

Overview and Environment

Figure 1-2 Client Server Relations

Overview and Environment

Overview and Environment

Overview and Environment

Overview and Environment

Overview and Environment

Suitability for a Different Hardware Configuration

Configuration and Programming

Configuration and Programming

Configuration and Programming

Configuration and Programming

For the local PC-Station a connection must be configured. Using Start

In the second dialog of the wizard the PC Station Wizard is started by

Configuration and Programming

Configuration and Programming

Configuration and Programming

Configuration and Programming

The properties dialog of the S7 connection needs the IP-Address of the

Configuration and Programming

Configuration and Programming

Configuration and Programming

After confirmation of all following steps of the Commissioning Wizard

Configuration and Programming

Configuration and Programming

From Step7-Microwin Ethernet Wizard is started. This can be done

Configuration and Programming