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General| Architecture | Client-Server |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Siemens |
| System Type | DCS (Distributed Control System) |
| Communication Protocols | PROFIBUS, PROFINET |
| Engineering Software | SIMATIC PCS 7 Engineering |
| Operating Systems | Windows Server |
| Scalability | Highly Scalable |
| Programming Languages | SCL (Structured Control Language), CFC (Continuous Function Chart), SFC (Sequential Function Chart) |
| Typical Applications | Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Oil & Gas |
| Application | Process Automation |
| Hardware Components | network components |
| Safety Integrated | Supported (SIL 2, SIL 3) |
Describes the basic configuration of a PCS 7 plant, detailing the types of PC components used for various stations.
Explains the use of fault-tolerant components and redundant designs to ensure high availability of PCS 7 PC stations.
Discusses various solutions for engineering stations in PCS 7, including distributed and multiproject engineering.
Details solutions for implementing multiple station systems in PCS 7, covering various station types.
Details solutions for implementing single station systems in PCS 7, covering various station types.
Discusses SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX stations for small plants and their variants.
Describes the SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX for use as a process control system in small plants.
Covers various methods for accessing PC stations in a PCS 7 plant, including remote access.
Covers the connection of PC stations to the PCS 7 network via terminal and plant buses.
Explains the functions and structure of the terminal bus and plant bus in PCS 7 communication.
Describes how to connect PC stations to the terminal and plant buses using network adapters.
Discusses the importance and methods of system-wide time synchronization in PCS 7 for data evaluation.
Emphasizes the need for synchronized time for process data evaluation and message sequencing.
Describes preconfigured PC systems optimized for PCS 7 applications, available as product bundles.
Outlines the basic hardware configuration requirements for PCS 7 PC stations, including monitors and network.
Details components for connecting PC stations to the terminal and plant bus, including network adapters.
Provides a sequential overview of the recommended PC station installation tasks for PCS 7.
Discusses the choice between workgroup and domain environments for operating PCS 7 computers.
Guides through the process of installing the operating system on PCS 7 PC stations.
Provides important notes and settings for installing approved operating systems for PCS 7.
Details how to partition hard disks for operating system and project data for PCS 7.
Provides instructions on partitioning PC hard disks to facilitate easy data backup for PCS 7.
Explains the importance of selecting and specifying the computer name for PCS 7 PC stations.
Covers essential security settings for PCS 7 PC stations and networks.
Outlines the steps for configuring the operating system on PCS 7 PC stations.
Provides information on necessary settings for configuring the operating system on PCS 7 PC stations.
Recommends creating a backup of partitions and hard drive data for PCS 7 installations.
Provides an overview and notes on installing the core PCS 7 software.
Contains important notes regarding network installation, domain policies, and Windows firewall.
Explains the preparatory steps and rules for installing PCS 7 software on multiple computers via network.
Details the installation process for PCS 7 software packages, including license transfer and checks.
Explains the process of configuring redundancy monitoring for redundant servers in PCS 7.
Covers the automatic creation of user groups and users during PCS 7 installation.
Covers the installation of drivers for PCS 7 communications processors.
Explains the automatic installation of drivers for communication modules approved for PCS 7.
Guides on configuring standard communication modules (CPs) for system bus communication.
Introduces licensing terms and properties for PCS 7 software.
Explains basic license types, license types, and structures for PCS 7.
Guides on transferring license keys using the Automation License Manager software.
Outlines the steps for preparing PC stations after PCS 7 software installation.
Provides an overview of the individual steps required to prepare all PCS 7 PC stations.
Explains how to authorize users for configuring SIMATIC Logon by adding them to the 'Logon_Administrator' group.
Discusses using encrypted communication between PCS 7 PCs for security during process mode.
Outlines typical situations and procedures for changing encrypted communication settings.
Guides on enabling and configuring encrypted communication between PCS 7 PC stations for security.
Details the procedure for changing the Pre Shared Key (PSK) for encrypted communication during operation.
Explains using migration mode for changing encrypted communication settings during ongoing plant operation.
Lists requirements and steps for enabling encrypted communication across all PC stations in a plant.
Guides on installing security patches, hotfixes, and service packs to eliminate vulnerabilities.
Outlines the basic steps to configure redundant stations and select redundancy interfaces.
Describes the fundamental steps for configuring redundant stations in PCS 7.
Guides on downloading network configurations to all PCS 7 PC stations from a central engineering station.
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