Siemens PCS 7 - How to Install on a Network

Area Diagnostics for ...
Ethernet components ● Switches, e.g.:
– SCALANCE X
– OSM
– ESM
● Network objects (via profile file)
– Bridges
– Router
● Network components, which enable diagnostics using the "NIB II"
profile (for example, printers and other SNMP-capable devices)
PROFIBUS components ● PROFIBUS DP
– Interface modules (IM)
– Couplers
– Link modules
– Diagnostic repeaters
● PROFIBUS PA
– Interfaces
– Couplers
PROFINET components ● Interface modules (IM)
● Couplers
● IE/PB-Link
Intelligent field devices ● HART field devices
● Field devices on the following fieldbus systems:
– PROFIBUS DP
– PROFINET
– PROFIBUS PA
– FOUNDATION Fieldbus
● Devices of different product groups
e.g.
– SIPART
– SITRANS
Additional information
● You will find a description of how to configure a maintenance station in the configuration
manual
PCS 7 Process Control System; Maintenance Station .
● You will find a description of how to use the maintenance station in process mode in the
manual PCS 7 Process Control System; PCS 7 OS Process Control .
● You can find information on the configuration of a PCS 7 system with a Web Diagnostic
Server and Web Diagnostic Client in the manual PCS 7 Process Control System; PCS 7
OS Web Option .
Diagnostics in PCS 7
7.2 Diagnostics with the maintenance station (asset management)
Service support and diagnostics (V8.0)
76 Service Manual, 03/2012, A5E02779775-02