Use of PDM
For the "SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX in the PCS 7 network" configuration, you can access intelligent
field devices connected to PROFIBUS DP from SIMATIC PDM via the external engineering
station.
Note
Observe the permissible cable lengths. For long transfer distances, we recommend using fiber-
optic cables as connectors.
Access to OS from ES in the PCS 7 network
You use the TCP/IP protocol to access the OS within the SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX station. This
connection path is not configured in NetPro but it must be physically present.
Access to CPU within the SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX station
You download the user program from the engineering station via the plant bus.
Requirements
● The hardware of the two PC stations has been configured in HW Config on the ES.
● The PCS 7 project is displayed in the component view of SIMATIC Manager on the ES
Procedure
1. Open NetPro with the menu command Options > Configure Network.
2. Open the shortcut menu of the WinCC application in the SIMATIC PC station of the
SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX station and select the menu command Insert New Connection.
3. Under the PC station representing the SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX station, select the CPU. Leave
the other default settings in this dialog box.
4. Click "OK" to close the dialog box.
5. In the "Properties S7 Connection" dialog box, enter a name under "Local ID" in the
"Connection Identification" area.
6. Click "OK".
7. Save and compile your changes.
8. Select the SIMATIC station and select the menu command PLC > Download to Current
Project > Selected Connections.
9. Click "Yes" to acknowledge the displayed message box.
10.Close NetPro.
Commissioning and configuration of SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX RTX
7.5 Configuring SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX RTX in the PCS 7 network
BOX (V8.1)
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