4.4 Using the applications
4.4.1 Overview
In HW Config you have reproduced the configuration of the FF segment in the system.
With FF devices, you have to interconnect the signals of the function blocks individually. The
created symbolic names facilitate further configuration.
● Create the charts for the automation system in CFC.
● You have to interconnect the signals to technological blocks so that they are available on
the operator station.
You can then commission them. When all the components have been compiled and
downloaded, the functions of the FF devices are available on the operator station.
4.4.2 How to identify FF devices with SIMATIC PDM
With the SIMATIC PDM Lifelist, you can determine the following information about an FF
segment without a project being present on the computer:
● Which FF devices are connected to the FF segment and are available?
● What is the status of the FF devices?
● What addresses and names were assigned for FF devices?
Requirements
● SIMATIC PDM including the required license keys is installed on a computer.
● The computer is connected to an automation system.
● There is a communication connection between the automation system and the FF segment.
Working with SIMATIC PDM LifeList
1. Open the project in the process devices network view.
2. Open the network view of the automation system.
3. Select the FF Link in the tree structure.
4. Select the menu command Edit > SIMATIC PDM > Start LifeList .
The "LifeList" dialog window opens.
5. Select the "Start" menu command.
The network is scanned. All detected FF devices are displayed in the table. The TAG (name)
is depicted in the tree structure. Additional columns list addresses, device types, device
numbers, and manufacturers.
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4.4 Using the applications
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