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SIMATIC HMI
SIMA TIC p owerrate V4. 0 S P2
Release Notes
Readme
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Release notes
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Installation
2
What's new?
3
Migration
4
Notes on SIMATIC
powerrate
5
Service and Support
6
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Table of contents
1 Releas e not es ......................................................................................................................................... 5
2 Installation .............................................................................................................................................. 7
2.1 SIMATIC powerrate Scope of delivery ........................................................................................... 7
2.2 SIMATIC powerrate licensing ........................................................................................................ 8
2.3 Hardware requirements for SIMATIC powerrate ........................................................................... 9
2.4 Software requirements for SIMATIC powerrate ........................................................................... 10
2.5 How to perform an installation from SIMATIC powerrate ............................................................ 12
2.6 Using faceplates........................................................................................................................... 13
2.7 How to perform an upgrade installation from SIMATIC powerrate .............................................. 14
3 What's new? ......................................................................................................................................... 15
3.1 What is new in SIM ATIC powerrate V4.0 SP2 ? ........................................................................... 15
4 Migration ............................................................................................................................................... 17
4.1 How to migrate to powerrate V4.0 SP2 for PCS 7 ....................................................................... 17
4.2 How to perform a migration to powerrate V4.0 SP2 for WinCC SCADA ..................................... 18
5 Notes on SIMATIC powerrate ................................................................................................................ 21
5.1 General notes on SIMATIC powerrate ......................................................................................... 21
5.2 Notes on powerrate Reports ........................................................................................................ 23
5.3 Information on the documentation ............................................................................................... 24
6 Service and Support.............................................................................................................................. 25
6.1 Warnings ...................................................................................................................................... 25
6.2 Cust omer Su ppor t ........................................................................................................................ 28
6.3 Support Request .......................................................................................................................... 30
Index..................................................................................................................................................... 33
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Notes for installation and use
The information in this document takes precedence over statements made in other
documents.
Please read the notes carefully because they contain important information for installation
and use of the software.
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Installation
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2.1
SIMATIC powerrate Scope of delivery
WinCC Option SIMATIC WinCC powerrate
Product name
Order number
SIMATIC powerrate V4.0 SP2
ES and OS-Runtime
6AV6372-1DE04-0AX0
SIMATIC powerrate V4.0 SP2
Upgrade from V 3.0 to V 4.0, ES and OS-Runtime
6AV6372-1DE04-0AX4
SIMATIC powerrate V4.0 SP2
Trial licen se (3 0 days)
6AV6372-1DE04-0AX7
SIMATIC powerrate V4.0 SP2
Update from V4.0 SP1 to V4.0 SP2, ES and AS-
Runtime (Unlimited)
6AV6372-1DE04-0AX3
Scope of delivery
You will receive the following components:
● Installation CD
● License key on USB stick
● Certificate of License
● CD "SIMATIC PCS 7 LIBRARY PAC3200" (software and license)
● CD "LIBRARY PAC3200 FOR SIMATIC WINCC" (software and license)
● CD "SIMATIC PCS 7 LIBRARY 3WL/3VL" (software and license)
Amendments to the Certificate of License
The Certificate of License is part of the contract governing the use of software products
included in the scope of delivery for a one-ti me fee.
This product certificate identifies licensed software components and their warranty classes,
among other things.
The customer is not permitted to make any changes to the software.
Please provide the identification number of the Certificate of License in all correspondence.
Installation
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SIMATIC powerrate licensing
Introduction
SIMATIC powerrate is licensed for each PCS 7 OS, WinCC server or single-user station.
The licensing is independent of the number of automation systems or S7 CPUs you use.
License key of SIMATIC powerrate V4.0
In order to work with SIMATIC powerrate, you need to transfer the license key from the
license key USB stick to the computers used: On the PCS 7 OS, the WinCC server or the
single-user station.
If no suitable license key is installed on your computer, a message appears during the
installation of SIMATIC powerrate.
Note
Calculation of the PowerTags
The tags automatically created by SIMATIC
powerr ate in WinCC are
not
considered to be
PowerTags.
On the other hand, raw data tags and tags for SENTRON libraries are considered to be
PowerTags.
Procedure
Select the desired procedure:
● Installation of the license key at setup
● Installation of the license key with "Automation License Manager"
If you are unable to install the license key during setup, continue the setup without installing
the license key.
You can then install the license key later using the Automation License Manager.
Trial license
To activate the trial license, run the "PRE_RUN.exe" program in the "Trial_License" folder.
The trial license is valid for 30 days after activation.
Installation
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2.3
Hardware requirements for SIMATIC powerrate
Introduction
You can use SIMATIC powerrate within the PCS 7 environment or use it with
WinCC SCADA.
The hardware requirements apply to the installation of the respective products:
● PCS 7
● STEP 7 and WinCC SCADA
Approved CPUs - SIMATIC powerrate for PCS 7
SIMATIC powerrate has been approved for use in the PCS 7 environment:
● The S7-400 CPUs supported by PCS 7, with the exception of SIMATIC PCS 7 CPU 410
● WinAC RT X 2010 SP1
Approved CPUs - SIMATIC powerrate for WinCC SCADA
SIMATIC power rat e has been appr oved for use in the WinCC SCA DA envir o nme nt:
● S7-400 CPU
● S7-300 CPU
– CPU IM151-8 PN/DP as of V3.2
– CPU 319-3 PN / D P as of V2. 5
– CPU 317-2 PN/DP a s of V2.6
– CPU 315-2 PN/DP a s of V3.1
A firmware version V3.x or later is recommended for S7-300 controllers. To operate the
PROFIenergy I-Device bl ocks PR3_PE_RD_IDEV a nd PRE_PE_RD_ID EV, CPUs with a
firmware stand as of V3.2 must be used
● WinAC RT X 2010 SP1
Installation
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2.4
Software requirements for SIMATIC power rat e
Introduction
You can use SIMATIC powerrate within the PCS 7 environment or use it with WinCC
SCADA.
The software requirements apply to the installation of the respective products:
● PCS 7
● STEP 7 and WinCC SCADA
Software requirements - SIMATIC powerrate fur PCS 7
The library has been released for the following PCS 7 vers ions:
● SIMATI C PCS 7 V8.0 SP1
● SIMATI C PCS 7 V7.1 SP4
Software requirements - SIMATIC powerrate for WinCC SCADA
The library has been released for the following WinCC versions with the corresponding
STEP 7 versions (for Europe & ASIA respectively):
● SIMATI C Wi nC C V7.2
● SIMATIC WinCC V7.0 SP3 ab Update 1
Installed components for WinCC SCADA
The following installations are required to use WinCC V7.0 SP3 or WinCC V7.2 :
● WinCC minimum installation
The following options are also installed with the WinCC minimum installation:
– Basic Process Control
– User archives for load management and batch-related energy measurement
● SIMATIC NET
● STEP 7
Note
To be able to use SIMATIC powerrate, WinCC must run in integrated mode with STEP
7.
The optionally supported STEP
7 CFC, SFC and FBD editors are not required for WinCC
SCADA.
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powerrate Reports
powerrate Reports has been released for the following versions:
● Microsoft Ex cel 2003
● Microsoft Ex cel 2007
● Microsoft Ex cel 2010
powerrate Reports requires the following installations for operation on a computer without
WinCC:
● Connectivity Pack/ OpenPCS 7 Clien t-Installation
● OPC Core Components Redistributable
Note
The release information for the respective WinCC and PCS
7 versions is applicable for
the listed operating systems and Microsoft
Office products.
Installation
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2.5
How to perform an installation from S IMATIC powerrate
Introduction
The library is copied onto the same drive on which the STEP 7 basic software is installed.
Scope of installation
The following components are installed with the setup:
Component
Storage path of files
Library for SIMATIC powerrate with the AS blocks For WinCC:
..\Siemens\Step7\S7LIBS\PRE_WinCC
For PCS 7: ..\Siemens\Step7\S7LIBS\PRE_PCS7
SIMATIC powerrate for PCS 7:
• PCS 7 faceplates (block icons, group
displays, loop displays) on the basis of the
Faceplate Designer
..\Siemens\WinCC\Options\PDL\FaceplateDesign
er_V6
SIMATIC powerrate for WinCC:
• WinCC faceplates (block icons, group
displays, loo p displ ay s)
..\Siemens\WinCC\Options\PDL\FaceplateDesign
er
SIMATIC powerrate for WinCC without Basic
Process Control:
• WinCC facep late typ es (blo ck i con s)
..\Siemens\WinCC\powerrate\faceplates
C subroutines
..\Siemens\WinCC\aplib\powerrate
powerrate Reports
..\Siemens\powerrate
Configuration file s for WinCC user arch ive s
..\Siemens\WinCC\powerrate\config
Online help
..\Siemens\Step7\S7LIBS\powerrate
User documentation in PDF format
..\Siemens\Step7\S7MANUAL\powerrate
Requirement
● All applications on the computer are closed.
Procedure
1. Insert the CD into the drive.
– If the operating system's Autorun function is activated, the CD will start automatically.
– If the Autorun function is disabled, start the 'Setup.exe' program on the CD manually.
2. Follow the instructions of the Setup wizard.
You may need to reboot depending on the system configuration.
3. If the license key was not in stall ed in this proces s , inst a ll it using the Automation Li cense
Manager.
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2.6
Using faceplates
Using faceplates in languages
The faceplates for European languages and the Chinese language are automatically stored
in separate folders by Setup.
Source
Version
Storage path of the European language files
PCS 7 V8.0 SP1 ..\Siemens\WINCC\Options\PDL\faceplatede
signer_v6
PCS 7 V7.1 SP4 ..\Siemens\WINCC\Options\PDL\faceplatede
signer_v6
WinCC (with Basic
Process Control)
V7.0 SP3 as of Update 1
and V7.2
..\Siemens\WinCC\Options\PDL\faceplatede
signer
WinCC (without Bas ic
Process Control)
V7.0 SP3 as of Update 1
and V7.2
..\Siemens\WinCC\powerrate\faceplates
Source
Version
Storage path of the Chinese (Simplified) files
PCS 7 V.8.0 ..\Siemens\WINCC\Options\PDL\faceplatede
signer_v6_chs
PCS 7
V7.1
Contains no Chinese Faceplates.
WinCC (with Basic
Process Control)
V7.0 SP3 as of Update 1
and V7.2
..\Siemens\WinCC\Options\PDL\faceplatede
signer_chs
WinCC (without Bas ic
Process Control)
V7.0 SP3 as of Update 1
and V7.2
..\Siemens\WinCC\powerrate\faceplates_chs
Procedure for installing Chinese Faceplates
1. Save the European Faceplates in order to use them again later if needed.
2. For PCS 7 V8.0 and WinCC with Basic Process Control, copy the Chinese Faceplates
into the powerrate Faceplates folders named above.
3. If you use Basic Process Control, you must run the OS Project Editor.
Note
Installation without Basic Process Control
For the installation without Basic Process Control, you need to copy the Chinese Faceplates
manually into the project directory.
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2.7
How to perform an upg rade i nsta llation from SIMATIC powerrate
Introduction
If a previous version of SIMATIC powerrate is installed on your system, you can perform an
upgrade installation to V4.0 SP2.
Procedure for SIMATIC powerrate for PCS 7
1. Copy the AS blocks from the library into the S7 proj ec t.
2. Perform a block type import in the CFC.
3. Run "Compile OS".
4. Run the OS Project Editor once in WinCC to copy the latest faceplates and functions into
the WinCC project.
Procedure for SIMATIC powerrate for WinCC SCADA
1. Copy the employed standard blocks "PRE_..." or "PR3_..." from the library to the S7
project.
Ensure that you do not copy any blocks that overwrite your existing configuration. Only
copy function blocks and the "PRx_CALC" and "PRx_FIFO_IO" functions.
2. Update the calls for the blocks in your program:
Start the function "File > Check and Update Accesses" or "Edit > Call > Update" in the
calling bloc ks .
3. Run "Compile OS".
4. Run the OS Project Editor once in WinCC to copy the latest faceplates and functions into
the WinCC project.
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What's new?
3
3.1
What is new in SIMATIC powerrate V4. 0 SP2 ?
Introduction
This section contains some brief information about the most important new features in
SIMATIC powerrate V4.0 SP2 as compared to version V4.0 SP1.
New features in SIMATIC powerrate V4.0 SP2
SIMATIC powerrate V4.0 SP2 has been optimized.
The following product versions are supported:
● WinCC V7. 2
– SIMATIC powerrate V4.0 SP2 has been approved for use with SIMATIC WinCC V7.2.
– SIMATIC WinCC V7.0 SP3 continues to be supported.
● PCS7 8.0 SP1
– SIMATIC powerrate V4.0 SP2 has been approved for use with SIMATIC PCS 7 V8.0
SP1.
– SIMATI C PCS 7 V7.1 SP4 continues to be supported.
Virtualization
Virtualization is also supported with SIMATIC powerrate V4.0 SP2 .
● SIMATIC powerrate V4.0 SP2 has been approved for use in virtual operating
environments under VMware ESXi and Microsoft Hyper-V.
These configurations are based on the respective approvals for virtualization of the
basics systems of SIMATIC WinCC and PCS 7.
What's new?
3.1 What is new in SIMATIC powerrate V4.0 SP2?
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Migration
4
4.1
How to mi g r ate to powerrate V4.0 SP2 for PCS 7
Introduction
If a previous version of SIMATIC powerrate is installed on your system, perform an upgrade
installation to SIMATIC powerrate V4.0 SP2 .
Then migrate the following data:
● STEP 7 proj ec t
● Configuration data of the WinCC proj ect
● Process value archives
● User archives
Note
Migr ati on of powerr a te vers i ons prior t o V3. 0 SP1
The interfaces of the blocks have changed in powerrate V3.0
SP1.
If you are upgrading from powerrate versions prior to V3.0
SP1, perform a full download
of the program.
Requirements
● SIMATIC power rat e V4.0 S P2 is insta l led.
Converting pictures and migrating CFC charts
CFC charts are converted to the new CFC version, while Faceplates are converted to the
new WinCC version.
● The CFC- charts are automatically migrated when the charts are opened.
● To convert the pictures, in WinCC Explorer select "Convert pictures" in the shortcut menu
of the Graphics Designer.
Procedure
1. Copy the AS blocks from the library into the S7 project.
2. Perform a block type import in the CFC.
3. Run "Compile OS".
4. Load the S7 program to the controller and the configuration to the PC station.
5. Run the OS Project Editor once in WinCC to copy the current faceplates and functions
into the WinCC project.
Migration
4.2 How to perform a migration to powerrate V4.0 SP2 for WinCC SCADA
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4.2
How to perform a migrat i on to powerrate V4.0 SP2 for WinCC
SCADA
Introduction
If a previous version of SIMATIC powerrate is installed on your system, perform an upgrade
installation to SIMATIC powerrate V4.0 SP2.
Then migrate the following data:
● STEP 7 proj ec t
● Configura tio n data of the W inCC project
● Process value archives
● User archives
Note
Migr ati on of powerr a te vers i ons prior t o V3. 0 SP1
The interfaces of the blocks have changed in powerrate V3.0
SP1.
If you are upgrading from powerrate versions prior to V3.0
SP1, generate instance data
blo
cks again.
Backup screens: WinCC project without Basic Process Control
As of WinCC V7.2, projects are migrated using the Project Migrator of the OS Project Editor.
1. Following the migration, copy the Faceplates from the projects of the predecessor
versions into the project folder.
2. Convert the copied Faceplates in order to use them again if needed.
Conversio n of the pictures is descr ibed in the following section.
Converting Pictures
To use the WinCC add-ons as of WinCC V7.0, the Faceplates must be converted to the new
WinCC version:
● To convert the pictures, in WinCC Explorer select "Convert pictures" in the shortcut menu
of the Graphics Designer.
Requirements
● SIMATIC power rat e V4.0 S P2 is insta l led.
Migration
4.2 How to perform a migration to powerrate V4.0 SP2 for WinCC SCADA
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Procedure
1. Copy the employed standard blocks "PRE_..." or "PR3_..." from the library to the S7
project.
Ensure that you do not copy any blocks that overwrite your existing configuration. Only
copy function blocks and the "PRx_CALC" and "PRx_FIFO_IO" functions.
2. Update the calls for the blocks in your program:
Start the function "File > Check and Update Accesses" or "Edit > Call > Update" in the
calling bloc ks .
3. Run "Compile OS".
4. Load the S7 program to the controller and the configuration to the PC station.
5. Run the OS Project Editor once in WinCC to copy the current faceplates and functions
into the WinCC project.
Alternative procedure with CFC
If you are working with CFC, proceed as follows:
1. Copy the AS blocks from the library into the S7 project.
2. Perform a block type import in the CFC.
3. Run "Compile OS".
4. Load the S7 program to the controller and the configuration to the PC station.
5. Run the OS Project Editor once in WinCC to copy the current faceplates and functions
into the WinCC project.
Migration
4.2 How to perform a migra tion to powerrat e V4.0 SP2 for WinCC SC AD A
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Notes on SI MATIC power r ate
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5.1
General notes on SIMATIC powerrate
Signal type "count pulse" for the PRE_SUM/ PR3_SUM block
Use the PRE_BIN_ACQ/ PR3_BIN_AQC block to record count pulses.
Named Connections: Communication between WinCC and S7-300
The raw communication "BSEND/BRCV" from WinCC to S7-300 via the Named Connections
is supported by SIMATIC powerrate.
WinCC with screen configuration without Basic Process Control
You can also use SIMATIC powerrate on a computer on which the screen configuration is
set up without Basic Process Control.
However, you make the basic settings for the message system on a computer with the OS
Project Editor, which is included as a component in Basic Process Control.
Using CFC together with S7-300
Due to the system, when CFC is used for the "PR3_AR_DATA_B", "PR3_UA_R" and
"PR3_UA_S" blocks, two communication resources are reserved for each of these even if
only one communication channel is used. Take this into consideration when selecting the
CPU.
Block library of SIMATIC powerrate V4. 0 SP2
The AWL and SCL sources of the "PRE_AR_DATA", "PR3_AR_D AT A_ B" and
"PR3_AR_DATA" blocks are no longer migrated in the block library of
SIMATIC powerrate V4.0 SP2.
PROFIenergy blocks of the powerrate library
Changes in the energy acquisition with PROFIenergy by an I‐device (PRx_PE_IDEV):
●
S7-400
– The "PRE_PE_IDEV" block is no longer available, because the "SFB73" and "SFB74"
blocks are not supported.
●
S7‐300/ S7‐400
– As of WinCC V7.2, the new "PR3_PE_IDEV" blocks with the new interface time stamp
are used.
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Use of the IM151-8 CPU
The example program for S7-300 cannot be downloaded to the IM151-8 PN/DP CPU due to
memory requirements.
Note
Memory requirements of AS blocks
You can find the memory requirements of the AS blocks in the respective manual for
SIMATIC power rat e V4.0 S P2 with PC S
7 or WinCC.
Load management: Adhere to the order for configuring limit violations
To supply the messages with the correct, up-to-date associated values for load
management, pay attention to the data flow of load management in the implementation.
Program the blocks in the correct order of execution.
The "PRE_LMGM" block is called after the "PRE_SUM" or "PR3_SUM" block.
If the blocks are installed in different cyclic interrupt OBs (organization blocks), make sure
that at least one of the two conditions is met:
● You must install " PRE_ SUM" or "PR3_SUM" in the same cyclic interrupt OB as
"PRE_LMGM".
● "You must install PRE_SYNC" or "PR3_SYNC" directly before "PRE_SUM" or
"PR3_SUM" in the same cyclic interrupt OB.
Note
Basics of configuration
Read the detai led infor ma ti on in secti on 2.1 "Bas
ic Configuration" of the Programming and
Operating Manual for SIMATIC powerrate V4.0 SP2 with PCS
7 or WinCC.
Enabling VBA macros for powerrate Reports
You need active VBA macro language support for powerrate Report Tool.
● If you install only Micr osoft O ff ice Excel 2010 , enable in addition the following option:
– Office Shared Features/Visual Basic For Applications.
● If Microsoft Office 2010 is already installed without VBA macros and you open the
PRE_Reports_xlt file template, confirm the prompt to install the VBA macros
retrospectively with "Yes".
If you start the Report Tool without opening the PRE_Reports.xlt, no error message is
displayed and the R ep ort T ool is not init ializ e d
Using Web View Publisher
For performance reasons, we recommend that you only publish the process pictures and
Faceplates which are currently needed.
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5.2 Notes on powerrate Reports
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5.2
Notes on powerrate Reports
Note
Reporting Tool does not support Unicode characters
The use of Unicode characters, e.g. Chinese, in the S7 project (S7 program name, DB
name, etc.) may c
ause problems in the Reporting Tool with regard to the selection of
process values/archive tags.
You should therefore refrain from using Unicode characters.
Starting Excel when creating powerrate reports
Microsoft Excel may not start when you create powerrate reports.
Solution:
1. Close the powerrate reports.
2. Start Micros oft Exc el.
Reading archive tags with powerrate Reports
Export manual values as quickly as possible after they have been read. Values that are
entered after the report period are not taken into account.
To accurately calculate the aggregated values, the start time has to be a multiple of the
archiving cycle.
We only recommend the use of aggregated values when it can be ensured that WinCC
Runtime will not be terminated during the report period. Otherwise the aggregated values
may be inaccurate.
If the backup function is activated in Tag Logging, only values that are stored in the active
segment of the short-term archive and are not marked as relevant for long term can be
modified in the MAI NTENANCE view.
For the latest information go to "Product Support" in the Internet.
Querying WinCC with OPC
The OPC interface is based on Microsoft Windows COM (Component Object Model) and
DCOM (Distributed Component Object Model) technology.
OPC uses the DCOM port or port 135 to query the WinCC status.
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Information on the documentation
User documentation and online help
You can find all information on working with blocks in the online help.
You can open the help in STEP 7 as context help for each block using the F1 key or the
"question mark" button.
You can open the complete help using the "Help topics" button in the context help window.
The documentation is also stored as a PDF file in the following directory:
● ..\SIEMENS\STEP7\S7MANUAL\powerrate.
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Serv i ce and Support
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6.1
Warnings
Safety notes
This manual contains information that must be observed to ensure your personal safety and
to prevent property damage. Notices referring to your personal safety are highlighted in the
manual by a safety alert symbol; notices referring to property damage only have no safety
alert symbol. Depending on the hazard level, warnings are displayed in a descending order
as follows:
DANGER
means that there can be severe physical injury or even death if the corresponding safety
measures are not followed.
WARNING
means that there can be severe physical injury or even death if the corresponding safety
measures are not followed.
CAUTION
indicates that minor personal injury may result if proper precautions are not taken.
NOTICE
indicates that damage to property may result if proper precautions are not taken.
Note
is an important information about the product, the way to handle the produ
ct or the
respective part of the documentation and we wish to especially bring this to your notice.
If multiple levels of hazards can occur, the warning is always displayed with the highest
possible level. If a warning with a warning triangle is to be indicate physical injury, the same
warning may also contain information about damage to property.
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Qualified Personnel
The corresponding machine/ system may only be set up and operated with the help of this
documentation. A device/system must only be commissioned and operated by qualified
personnel. Qualified persons in the sense of safety instructions in this documentation stand
for persons who are authorized to operate, earth and mark machines, system and electrical
circuits according to safety standards.
Proper use
Please observe the following:
WARNING
Proper use
The machine may only be used for the application instances that have been described in
the technical description and only in combination with third-party devices and components
recommended and/or approved by Siemens. Smooth and safe operations demand proper
transport, proper storage, installation and assembling as well as careful operations and
maintenance.
Brands
All designations with the trademark symbol ® are registered trademarks of Siemens AG.
Other designations in this documentation may be trademarks whose use by third parties for
their own purposes can violate the rights of the owner.
Security informat ion
Siemens provides automation and drive products with industrial security functions that
support the secure operation of plants or machines. They are an important component in a
holistic industrial security concept. With this in mind, our products undergo continuous
development. We therefore recommend that you keep yourself informed with respect to our
product updates. Please find further information and newsletters on this subject at:
● http://support.automation.siemens.com (http://support.automation.siemens.com)
To ensure the secure operation of a plant or machine it is also necessary to take suitable
preventive action (e.g. cell protection concept) and to integrate the automation and drive
components into a state-of-the-art holistic industrial security concept for the entire plant or
machine. Any third-party products that may be in use must also be taken into account.
Please find further information at:
● http://www.siemens.com/industrialsecurity (http://www.siemens.com/industrialsecurity)
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Discla imer of liability
We have checked the contents of the description to ensure that it matches with the hardware
and the software it describes. Nevertheless, we cannot assume responsibility for any
deviations that may arise. The details outlined in this description are checked regularly and
the required corrections are done in the subsequent editions. Suggestions for improvement
are welcomed.
The statements in the online documentation are more binding than the statements in the
manuals and PDF fil es .
Please follow the Release Notes and Installation Notes. The information in these Release
Notes and Installation Notes has priority over that in the manuals and online help with regard
to legal validity.
Copyright © Siemens AG 2013
Änderungen vorbehalten / All rights reserved
It is prohibited to transfer, copy, evaluate or communicate this document in full or part unless
the same has been explicitly approved. Violation of this rule can lead to claims for damage
compensation. All rights reserved, especially for granting patents or for GM registration.
Siemens AG
Automation and Drives
SIMATIC Human Machine Interfaces
P.O. Box 4848
D-90026 Nuremberg, Germany
See also
http://support.automation.siemens.com (http://support.automation.siemens.com)
http://www.siemens.com/industrialsecurity (http://www.siemens.com/industrialsecurity)
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6.2
Customer Support
Customer Support and Technical Support
You can reach the SIMATIC hotlines at the times specified in the following table. The
SIMATIC hotline employees speak German and English. The Authorization hotline offers
French, Italian or Spanish customer support in addition to German and English.
Technical support
Nuremberg
(GMT +1:00)
Service
Hours
Monday
- Friday, 08:00 to 17:00 (CET/CEST)
Phone
+49 911 895 7222
Fax
+49 911 895 7223
E
-mail
http://www.siemens.com/automation/support
-request
(http://www.siemens.com/automation/support-request)
An overview of the Technical Support is available at the following URL:
● http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/16605032
(http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/16605032)
Automation Value Card (AVC)
The Automation Value Card (AVC) provides extended Technical Support and is available 24
hours every day of the week. Information on the AVC can be found at the following URL:
● http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/21981898
(http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/21981898)
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SIMATIC Customer Online Support
Service and Support
An overview of the support offering for our products is available at the following URL:
● http://www.siemens.com/automation/service&support
(http://www.siemens.com/automation/service&support)
In Product Support, for example, you will find downloads of firmware updates, service packs
and useful utilities.
Online Help is available so that you can successfully use the Support offering. Open the
Online Help by selecting the corresponding button on the Internet site or at the following
URL:
● http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/support/html_00/help/Online_Hilfe.htm
(http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/support/html_76/help/Online_Hilfe.htm)
WinCC FAQs
WinCC Online Support with information on FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) may also be
found at the following URL:
● http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/de/10805548/133000
(http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/10805583/133000)
Technical Forum
The Technical Forum supports exchange with other SIMATIC users. It is available at the
following URL:
● http://www.siemens.com/automation/csi/forum
(http://www.siemens.de/automation/csi_en/forum)
Technic a l documentat ion for SIM ATIC pr od uc ts
You can find a guide to the technical documentation provided for individual SIMATIC
products and systems at the following URL:
● http://www.siemens.com/simatic-tech-doku-portal (http://www.siemens.com/simatic-tech-
doku-portal)
Contact person database
To contact your local agent, search our contact database at the following URL:
● http://www.automation.siemens.com/partner/index.asp
(http://www.automation.siemens.com/partner/index.asp?lang=en)
Product Information
SIMATIC W inC C
Go to the following URL for additional information about WinCC products:
● http://www.siemens.com/wincc (http://www.siemens.com/wincc)
SIM ATI C Pr o du c ts
Go to the following URL for additional information about SIMATIC products:
● http://www.siemens.com/simatic (http://www.siemens.com/simatic)
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6.3
Support Request
Dear customer
In order to provide you with fast and effective support, please complete the "Support
Request" form online on the Internet. Describe the problem in as much detail as possible.
We would appreciate if you would provide us with all project data, so that we can reproduce
the error situation or shorten the turn-around time.
Before filling out the support request, check whether your configured quantity structure is
within the range of tested quantity structures (see topic "Performance Data").
Support Request form
The Support Request form is available at the following URL:
● http://www.siemens.com/automation/support-request
(http://www.siemens.com/automation/support-request)
When filling out the report, you will be guided through several steps, which will ask about all
required information.
A detailed description of the Support Request can be found at the following URL:
● http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/16605654
(http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/16605654)
Procedure
1. Open the "Support Request" form using the link on the Internet. Step 1 "Select product" is
displayed:
2. Enter the project name in the "Product/Order number" box. Upper/lower case is not
relevant.
Search for parts of the product name or enter the full product name in the correct order.
You can e. g. search for the following terms:
- "WinCC Runtime"
- "WinCC DataMonitor"
- "wincc webnavigator"
- "Connectivity"
The found products are offered in the "Product selection" field.
3. Select the desired product and click on "Next" to switch to step 2 "Select use case".
4. Select a use case or describe your specific use case in the "Other use case" field.
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5. Press "Next" to switch to step 3 "Our solutions".
Suggested solutions and FAQs for the selected key words are listed.
Once you have found a suggested solution for your problem, you can close the form in
the browser.
If you did not find any applicable suggested solutions, press "Next" to switch to step 4
"Describe problem".
6. Describe your problem as exactly as possible in the "Details" field.
Pay particular attention to the following questions and comments. Please also check the
WinCC installation and configuration with regard to the following references.
If you have any idea what has caused the error, please let us know. No detail should be
omitted, even if you consider it unimportant.
- Was the configuration data created with older WinCC versions?
- How can the error be reproduced?
- Are other programs running simultaneously with WinCC?
- Have you deactivated the screen saver, virus checker and power management
function?
- Search the computer for log files (WinCC\Diagnose\*.log, drwatson.log, drwtsn32.log).
The log files are needed for error analysis. Thus, be sure to send the log files as well.
7. Use the "Search" button to upload your affected project and the log files (e. g. as a Zip
file) to the Support Request.
Press "Next" to switch to step 5 "Provide contact information".
8. Enter your contact information.
Read the privacy notic e an d choose whet her your personal dat a shou ld be perm anen tly
saved.
Press "Next" to switch to step 6 "Summary & Send".
9. Press the "Print" button if you would like to print the support request.
You close the support request by clicking the "Send" button.
Your data will be transmitted to Customer Support and processed there.
Thank you for your cooperation. We hope that we can be of assistance in solving y our
problems.
Your WinCC Team
