Creating the PCS 7 project
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2.1 How to create the PCS 7 project
Introduction
The PCS 7 "New Project" Wizard lets you create a new PCS 7 multiproject with a few mouse
clicks.
Requirements
● PCS 7 V8.0 or higher and the associated license keys are installed.
● S7-PLCSIM V5.4 or higher is installed.
Procedure
Step Action
1 Select the menu command SIMATIC Manager under SIEMENS SIMATIC products in the
start menu or double-click the following icon on the desktop:
SIMATIC Manager starts.
2 If projects are still open in SIMATIC Manager, select the menu command File > Close until
all projects are closed.
3 Select File > "New Project..." Wizard.
The program starts the "New Project" wizard of PCS 7.
4 In step 1(4):
Click "Next".
5 In step 2(4):
● Select CPU "AS 414-3IE".
● Select the bundle 6ES7654**D10-3BC* E-STAND:5.
● Select "0" from the "Number of communication modules" drop-down list.
● Click "Next".
6 In step 3(4):
● Select "3" in the "Number of levels" field in the "Plant hierarchy" group.
● Select the
"CFC chart" and "SFC chart" check boxes in the "AS objects" group.
● In the "OS objects" group, select the "PCS 7 OS" check box and the "Single station
system" radio button.
● Click "Next".
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