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Preface
Contents
PC Components of a
PCS 7 System 1

SIMATIC Hardware for PC Stations 2

Installation of PC Stations 3
Process Control System
PCS 7 V7.0 Appendices
Appendix A - Use of
PC Configuration and Software Packages A
Authorization Appendix B - Licensing of
Software Packages B
Appendix C - Approved
Manual
Configurations on a C
PC Station

Index

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Purpose of this documentation

This documentation provides you with an overview of the PC components used in
PCS 7. It contains the following information:
• The PC components that can be used in PCS 7 applications
• The software and hardware you require for specific PC components
• The licenses that you require for individual products
• The potential PC configurations for an application
• How you can build and configure your PC network
This documentation is intended for persons involved in configuration,
commissioning, and servicing.

Basic knowledge requirements

To understand this documentation, you should be familiar with automation
engineering and process control engineering.
You should also have experience of using PCs and similar (for example
programming devices) and the Windows operating system used.
Before installing PC components for PCS 7, make sure that you read the
pcs7-readme file for the latest version of PCS 7.

Scope of this documentation

This documentation is valid for the software package Process Control System;
PCS 7 Toolset V7.0.

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What's new?
The following is an overview of the most important changes in the documentation
compared to the previous version:
• New PC stations integrated in PCS 7:
- SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX RTX
You can find information about this in the section
"Preconfigured PC Systems of PCS 7 (Bundles)"
- Open PCS 7 for accessing PCS 7 systems via an Intranet or the Internet
You can find information about this in the section
"Accessing PCS 7 Data with Open PCS 7"
• PCS 7 OS Web Option with PCS 7 OS single station system
You can find information about this in the section
"Remote Access to the OS Using PCS 7 OS Web Option"
• Use of SQL Server 2005
You can find information about this in the section
"How to Install the Microsoft SQL Server"
• PC Configuration Security Controls
You can find information about this in the section
"PC Configuration Security Settings"
• Installing additional services for SIMATIC BATCH
You can find information about this in the section
"Installing Additional Services for SIMATIC BATCH"
• Determining the process objects for the SIMATIC station
You can find information about this in the section
"Determining the Process Objects for the SIMATIC Station"
• Determination of the process objects for the operator station
You can find information about this in the section
"Determining the Process Objects for the Operator Station"

Conventions
The names of the software interface elements in this documentation are in the
language used for this documentation. If you have installed a multi-language
package for the operating system, some of the designations will be displayed in the
base language of the operating system after a language switch and will, therefore,
differ from the designations used in the documentation.

PCS 7 Glossary
You can find a PCS 7 glossary defining the most important technical terms used in
the documentation on the DVD SIMATIC PCS 7; Manual Collection or within the
PCS 7 software through the help menu SIMATIC Manager (menu command Help>
Topics > "Glossary" button).

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1 PC Components of a PCS 7 System 1-1

1.1 Base Configuration of the PCS 7 System......................................................... 1-1
1.2 Fault-Tolerant (Redundant) Configurations ...................................................... 1-4
1.3 Possible Work Methods on Engineering Stations ............................................ 1-6
1.4 Differences Between Multiple Station Systems and Single Station Systems... 1-7
1.5 Solutions for Engineering Stations ................................................................. 1-10
1.5.1 Engineering of a PCS 7 Project with Multiple Engineering Stations .............. 1-10
1.5.2 Engineering of a PCS 7 Project with a Single PC .......................................... 1-11
1.5.3 Combination of Engineering Station and Operator Station on a Single PC ... 1-12
1.6 Solutions for Multiple Station Systems ........................................................... 1-13
1.6.1 Operator Station Multiple Station System....................................................... 1-13
1.6.2 BATCH Station Multiple Station System......................................................... 1-15
1.6.3 Route Control Station Multiple Station System............................................... 1-16
1.6.4 Maintenance Station Multiple Station System ................................................ 1-17
1.6.5 Long-term Archiving with the Central Archive Server..................................... 1-19
1.7 Solutions for Single Station Systems.............................................................. 1-20
1.7.1 OS Single Station ........................................................................................... 1-20
1.7.2 BATCH Single Station .................................................................................... 1-22
1.7.3 Route Control Single Station .......................................................................... 1-23
1.7.4 Maintenance Station Single Station................................................................ 1-24
1.7.5 SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX Stations ....................................................................... 1-25
1.8 Solutions for Accessing PC Stations .............................................................. 1-27
1.8.1 Remote Access to the OS Using PCS 7 OS Web Option .............................. 1-27
1.8.2 Access to PCS 7 Data Using Open PCS 7..................................................... 1-30
1.9 Connecting PC Stations.................................................................................. 1-33
1.9.1 Bus Connection between AS, OS, BATCH, RCS and ES.............................. 1-33
1.9.2 Connection to the Terminal Bus/Plant Bus..................................................... 1-34
1.9.3 Time-of-Day Synchronization ......................................................................... 1-36
2 Hardware for PC Stations 2-1
2.1 Preconfigured PC Systems for PCS 7 (Product Bundles)................................ 2-1
2.2 Basic Hardware Configuration.......................................................................... 2-2
2.3 Components for Connection to the Terminal Bus/Plant Bus ............................ 2-5
2.4 Optional Hardware Components ...................................................................... 2-7
2.5 Configuring and Ordering ................................................................................. 2-8
3 Installation of PC Stations 3-1
3.1 Overview of the Installation Procedure............................................................. 3-1
3.2 Hard Disk Partitioning ....................................................................................... 3-3
3.3 Installation of the Operating System................................................................. 3-4
3.3.1 Notes on Installing the Operating System ........................................................ 3-4
3.3.2 PC Configuration Security Settings .................................................................. 3-7
3.3.3 How to Install Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 ................................... 3-9
3.3.4 How to Install Service Packs for the Operating System ................................. 3-12
3.3.5 How to Configure the Virtual Memory............................................................. 3-13
3.3.6 How to Make Additional System Settings....................................................... 3-14

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3.3.7 How to Install the Message Queuing Service for Windows XP Professional . 3-16
3.3.8 How to Install the Message Queuing Service for Windows Server 2003 ....... 3-18
3.3.9 How to Install the Microsoft SQL Server......................................................... 3-20
3.3.10 How to Install Additional Components............................................................ 3-22
3.3.11 How to Configure the Server Role for the Central Archive Server ................. 3-23
3.3.12 Installing Additional Services for SIMATIC BATCH........................................ 3-24
3.3.13 How to Set Color Schemes and Font Sizes ................................................... 3-25
3.3.14 Creating a Backup .......................................................................................... 3-26
3.4 Installation of the PCS 7 Software.................................................................. 3-27
3.4.1 Notes on Installing PCS 7............................................................................... 3-27
3.4.2 How to Perform a Network Installation ........................................................... 3-30
3.4.3 How to Install the PCS 7 Software ................................................................. 3-31
3.4.4 How to Install the Central Archive Server (StoragePlus)................................ 3-35
3.4.5 Configuring Redundancy for Redundant Servers........................................... 3-37
3.4.6 Installing a PC for PCS 7 OS Web Option...................................................... 3-37
3.4.7 Firewall in PC Stations.................................................................................... 3-38
3.4.8 Reinstallation or Updating .............................................................................. 3-39
3.4.9 Removing PCS 7 ............................................................................................ 3-40
3.5 Installing Drivers for PCS 7............................................................................. 3-41
3.5.1 Drivers for Communications Processors ........................................................ 3-41
3.5.1.1 How to Install Drivers for Communications Processors ................................. 3-42
3.5.1.2 How to Configure Standard Communications Processors ............................. 3-43
3.5.1.3 How to Disable the Power Saving Options of Network Adapters ................... 3-45
3.5.1.4 How to Prepare a Maintenance Station with CP 1613 for Diagnostics .......... 3-47
3.5.2 Additional Devices and Drivers for PCS 7 ...................................................... 3-49
3.5.2.1 How to Activate a Multi-VGA Graphics Card .................................................. 3-50
3.5.2.2 How to Activate a Sound Card ....................................................................... 3-51
3.5.2.3 How to Activate the DCF77 Reception Service.............................................. 3-52
3.6 Licensing......................................................................................................... 3-53
3.6.1 Licensing and Authorization of the PCS 7 Software....................................... 3-53
3.6.2 How to Transfer License Keys........................................................................ 3-56
3.6.3 Selecting the Correct License Keys/Authorizations........................................ 3-58
3.6.4 Determining the Process Objects for the SIMATIC Station............................ 3-62
3.6.5 Determining the Process Objects for the Engineering Station ....................... 3-64
3.6.6 Determining the Process Objects for the Operator Station ............................ 3-65
3.6.7 Determining the Process Objects for the Central Archive Server .................. 3-68
3.6.8 Determining the Asset Tags (Hardware Components)
for the Maintenance Station............................................................................ 3-69
3.6.9 Determining the Units for the BATCH Station ................................................ 3-71
3.6.10 Determining the Routes for the Route Control Station ................................... 3-72
3.7 Preparation of PC Stations ............................................................................. 3-73
3.7.1 Preparing PC Stations - An Overview ............................................................ 3-73
3.7.2 Setting Up User Groups and Users ................................................................ 3-74
3.7.3 How to Create User Groups for SIMATIC Logon ........................................... 3-76
3.7.4 How to Assign the SQL Access Permissions for OS Users ........................... 3-77
3.7.5 How to Set the Language for a User (MUI) .................................................... 3-78
3.7.6 How to Configure Communications Modules ................................................. 3-80
3.7.7 How to Configure the PC Station in the Configuration Console ..................... 3-82
3.7.8 How to Make the Settings for Standard Network Adapters ............................ 3-84
3.7.9 How to Change the Transmission Rate and the Operating Mode
in the PC Network........................................................................................... 3-85
3.7.10 Installing Security Patches, Hotfixes, Service Packs ..................................... 3-87
3.7.11 How to Retro-activate the Security Settings for PCS 7 .................................. 3-88
3.7.12 How to Change the Settings of the Windows Firewall for Open PCS 7 ......... 3-89
3.7.13 How to Activate Redundancy for Fault-Tolerant PCs..................................... 3-90
3.7.14 Downloading the Network Configuration to the PC Stations .......................... 3-91

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3.8 Notes on Add-ons and Utilities ....................................................................... 3-92

3.8.1 Overview of Add-on Programs and Utilities for PCS 7 ................................... 3-92
3.8.2 Remote Diagnostics Functions....................................................................... 3-93
3.8.3 Virus Scanners ............................................................................................... 3-94
3.8.4 Burning Software ............................................................................................ 3-94
3.8.5 DiagMonitor .................................................................................................... 3-95
3.8.6 Screen Savers ................................................................................................ 3-98
3.8.7 Defragmentation programs............................................................................. 3-99
A Appendix A - Use of Software Packages A-1
A.1 Software Packages for Basic Engineering .......................................................A-1
A.2 Software Packages for Operator Stations ........................................................A-3
A.3 Software Packages for SIMATIC BATCH.........................................................A-4
A.4 Software Packages for SIMATIC Route Control ..............................................A-5
A.5 Optional Software Packages ............................................................................A-6
B Appendix B - Licensing of Software Packages B-1
B.1 Software Packages and Required License Key ...............................................B-1
C Appendix C - Approved Configurations on a PC Station C-1
C.1 Approved Configurations ..................................................................................C-1
C.2 Configuration Tables.........................................................................................C-5
C.2.1 Configurations with Engineering Station, Clients and Single Station ...............C-5
C.2.2 Configurations with Server Operating System (Server to Server)....................C-6
C.2.3 Configurations with Server Operating System (Client Installation on Server)..C-7
C.3 Information on the Configurations ....................................................................C-8
Index Index-1

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1.1 Base Configuration of the PCS 7 System

PC components for ES/OS/BATCH/Route Control/IT

PC components are used for the following PCS 7 stations:
• Engineering stations (ES)
• Operator stations (OS)
• BATCH stations (BATCH)
• Route Control stations (RCS)
• Stations for connecting SIMATIC PCS 7 to the IT world
PCS 7 refers to these stations collectively as "PC stations". The following figure
outlines the most important components in a PCS 7 plant.

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Station Function
Engineering The engineering station is used for centralized engineering of all PCS 7 system
station components: operator stations, BATCH stations, Route Control stations, automation
systems, central and distributed I/O.
You download the configuration data to the PCS 7 system components once
engineering is complete. You change the configuration data only on the engineering
station. Afterwards, you download it again.
Engineering stations are PCs on which the PCS 7 engineering software for
configuring a PCS 7 project is installed.
Operator station The operator station is used to operate and monitor your PCS 7 system in process
mode.
You connect the operator station to the plant bus to enable the required data
communication with the automation system.
Operator stations are PCs on which the PCS 7 OS software is installed.
Maintenance You can view the status of system components using the maintenance station.
station Maintenance servers are PCs on which the PCS 7 OS software is installed and
specially configured for diagnostics.
An engineering station is used as a maintenance client.
BATCH station You operate and monitor batch processes in process mode on the BATCH station.
A connection to an operator station is required for data communication with the
automation system. The BATCH station is connected to the terminal bus for this
purpose.
BATCH stations are PCs on which the SIMATIC BATCH software is installed.
Route Control You use a Route Control station (RCS) to automate the transport of materials and
station products in a PCS 7 system.
The Route Control station is connected to the plant bus to provide the required data
communication. A connection to an operator station is required to display messages.
Route Control stations are PCs on which the SIMATIC Route Control software is
installed.
Bus (terminal bus The PCS 7 AS, OS, BATCH, RCS and ES components communicate (between and
and plant bus) among each other) via a bus system (Industrial Ethernet). In PCS 7 system, this bus
is divided into:
• A terminal bus for communication between the following components:
- Operator control and monitoring systems (OS, BATCH, RCS)
- Engineering station
- Higher-level components (e.g., MES, office networks)
• A plant bus for communication between:
- Servers (OS, RCS) and automation systems
- Automation systems (SIMATIC connections)
Automation The automation system performs the following tasks:
system • The AS acquires and processes the process tags from the connected I/O
(centralized and distributed) and outputs control information and setpoints to the
process.
• The AS supplies the operator station with data for visualization.
• The AS recognizes operator inputs and returns them to the process.

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Station Function
SIMATIC PCS 7 Industrial PC that when used in conjunction with distributed I/O has the functionality
BOX of a PCS 7 process control system (engineering, automation, operator control and
monitoring).
You use PCS 7 BOX for small stand-alone systems or combined AS/OS stations that
can be integrated in the PCS 7 network.

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1.2 Fault-Tolerant (Redundant) Configurations

Introduction
The use of fault-tolerant components in a process control system minimizes the
risk of a production breakdown. A redundant design ensures increased availability
of a control system. This means that all components involved in the process have a
backup, are in continuous operation and simultaneously perform a portion of the
control tasks.
When a fault occurs or one of the process control system components fails, the
correctly operating redundant component takes over the control task.
The use of redundant systems increases the fault tolerance of the process control
system.

Redundancy for PC stations in a PCS 7 system

You can use redundant components in PCS 7 to ensure high availability of
PC stations.
• Note the following properties for redundant server pairs:

Property Description
Reaction to server In a project with a redundant server pair, the advantage is that if
failure one of the servers fails, operator control and monitoring of the
process can continue via the redundant server.
Number of servers Maximum 12 server (pairs) in a PCS 7 system
Behavior relative to a A redundant server pair behaves like one server relative to clients.
client
Configuration You configure all of the configuration data for one server only. You
then download the configuration data to both redundant servers.

• Note the following properties for redundant network components:

Property Description
Switchover in case of The following network adapters are used for a redundant
failure connection of the PC stations to a terminal bus:
of a terminal bus • Server adapter: Pro/1000MT
• Desktop adapter: Pro/1000GT
You can find additional information about this in the function
manual Process Control System PCS 7; Fault-Tolerant Process
Control Systems.
Response to cable The typical networks in a ring structure in PCS 7 feature cable
failure (disruption in a redundancy.
ring line) The network remains in operation even if one cable fails.
Response to failure of If you use redundant network adapters and redundant network
network adapters of connections, the network remains in operation even when a
PCs or switches network adapter or switch fails.
Configuration ProSet® from Intel is used to configure the network properties.

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Recommendations
You should always use redundant server pairs when the availability of the
respective application is critical to your PCS 7 system.
If redundant PC stations are integrated in a domain in a PCS 7 plant, we
recommend you use an additional domain controller.

Additional information
• You can find information about the client-server architecture in the section
"Differences between a Multi station System and a Single Station System"
• You can find information about activating redundancy for operator stations in
the function manual Process Control System PCS 7; Fault-Tolerant Process
Control Systems.
• You can find information about configuring and implementing redundancy for
BATCH stations in the manual Process Control System PCS 7;
SIMATIC BATCH.
• You can find information about configuring and implementing redundancy for
Route Control stations in the manual Process Control System PCS 7;
SIMATIC Route Control.

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1.3 Possible Work Methods on Engineering Stations

Working with several PCs

You can use different work methods on engineering stations to engineer PCS 7
systems. Accordingly, you can use more than one PC for engineering a PCS 7
system if the use of a single PC is insufficient.
The work method using multiple PCs for engineering differs from the work method
using a single engineering station in only a few work steps.

Property Work Methods with Multiple Work Methods with a Single Engineering
Engineering Stations Station
Area of • Medium-sized and large systems • Small systems
application • Configuration phases • Local operator stations
• Spatially separated configuration of • Training systems
engineering stations
Monitors 1 or 2 recommended
Combination/ • Engineering of a PCS 7 Project with • Engineering of a PCS 7 Project with a
Work method Multiple Engineering Stations Single PC
• Combination of Engineering Station and
Operator Station on a Single PC
• Engineering with SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX:
You can find additional information
about this in the manual Process
Control System PCS 7;
SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX

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1.4 Differences Between Multiple Station Systems and

Single Station Systems
You can configure each PCS 7 application for process mode (OS, BATCH, RCS)
as a single station system or a multiple station system with client-server
architecture.

Definition of a multiple station system

A multiple station system is a system of related PCs in which the functionality of a
PCS 7 application in a client/server architecture is distributed over several PCs
(for example, OS clients, OS servers). The PCS 7 Toolset DVD provides the
appropriate client or server software for this.
When configuring a multiple station system, a terminal bus (separate from the plant
bus) is useful for data communication between clients and servers.

Definition of a single station system

A single station system is a PC on which the full functionality of a PCS 7
application (such as an operator station) is available. The PCS 7 Toolset DVD
provides the single station software for this.
You can connect single station systems to the plant bus as well as to the terminal
bus (for example, when there are also multiple station systems in the PCS 7
system).

Properties of multiple and single station systems

Property Multiple Station System Single Station System

Areas of Medium-sized and large systems • Small systems
application • Local operator stations
• Training systems
Configuration Client-server architecture with multiple A single PC for all functions of a
PCs: PCS 7 application:
• Operator Station Multiple Station • OS Single Station
System • BATCH Single Station
• BATCH Station Multiple Station • Route Control Single Station
System
• SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX Stations
• Route Control Station Multiple
• Maintenance Station Single Station
Station System
• Maintenance Station (MS) Multiple
Station System
Workstations Up to 32 workstations per server 1 workstation with a maximum of 4 monitors
(depending on the application)

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Property Multiple Station System Single Station System

Availability To guarantee high availability of a PCS 7 plant, you can configure the server with
redundant server pairs (PCs):
• Operator station
- OS server
- Central archive server
- MS Server
• BATCH station
- BATCH Server
• Route Control station
- Route Control Server
You can find additional information about this in the section "Fault-Tolerant
(Redundant) Configurations".
Number of Maximum 12 server (pairs) in the PCS 7 system. The following each count as one
servers server:
• Server for multiple station systems
• Redundant server pair
• Single station system
• Central archive server

Intranet and Internet Connection

You can realize the connection to an Intranet and Internet via Open PCS 7 or
PCS 7 Web Option.
You can find additional information about this in the sections "Remote Access to
the OS Using PCS 7 OS Web Option" and "Access to PCS 7 Data Using Open
PCS 7".

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Example configuration
The following example configuration show the use of multiple station and signal
station systems in a PCS 7 plant:

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1.5 Solutions for Engineering Stations

1.5.1 Engineering of a PCS 7 Project with Multiple Engineering

Stations

Division of engineering tasks

You can divide the engineering tasks for a PCS 7 system among several
engineering stations. PCS 7 offers the following options for this:

Option Application
Configuration in You can use multiproject engineering to have several project teams work in parallel on
multiproject complex projects.
The engineering stations can be connected in a network or be located in separate
areas.
Dividing and You can divide and merge the projects at the chart level (S7 program) for processing
merging project by several engineers.
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Configuration in a Several engineers can work simultaneously on specified parts of the project (such as
network the AS and OS) located on a central server from their networked engineering stations.

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1.5.2 Engineering of a PCS 7 Project with a Single PC

Central engineering
You can configure a PCS 7 system centrally for all PCS 7 applications (OS,
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1.5.3 Combination of Engineering Station and Operator Station on a

Single PC

Engineering Station and Operator Station on a Single PC

You can configure a small system (such as a training station) centrally for all PCS 7
components (OS, BATCH, Route Control, AS) with a single engineering station.
You can combine the engineering station and an operator station for this purpose.
You combine the plant bus and terminal bus in this configuration. You use this bus
to download the configuration data to the target system, for testing purposes, and
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1.6 Solutions for Multiple Station Systems

1.6.1 Operator Station Multiple Station System

Operator station as multiple station system with client-server architecture

• An OS multiple station system consists of OS clients (workstations) that are
supplied with data (project data, process values, archives, alarms and
messages) from one (or more) OS servers via a terminal bus (OS LAN).
• The OS server can supply process data to up to 32 OS clients.
• The OS clients can simultaneously access data from up to 12 OS servers
(multiclient mode).
• Up to 4 monitors can be connected to a workstation (OS client) via a multi-VGA
card. You can operate the resulting system areas with a single keyboard and
mouse.
• The OS servers feature additional client functions that allow them to access
data on other OS servers (their archives, messages, tags and variables).
Process pictures from an OS server can then also contain tags of other
OS servers.
• You can achieve high availability for the operator station by configuring
redundant OS servers or by using more than one OS server with the same
configuration. The OS Software Redundant Server Pack is required for
redundant OS servers.

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If you operate no more than 4 OS clients on an OS server, you can use the OS
server as an operator control and monitoring station.

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Central Archive Server

You can configure an OS server as a central archive server.
• The central archive server is a node on the terminal bus and is not connected
to the plant bus.
• The central archive server can be configured redundantly.
For additional information please refer to the section "Long-term Archiving with the
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Maintenance station
The maintenance station is configured with a client-server architecture, whereby
the engineering station is configured as a maintenance client (MS client).
You can find additional information in:
• Section "Maintenance Station Multiple Station System"
• Configuration manual Process Control System PCS 7, Operator Station

PCS 7 OS Web Option for an operator station multi-station system

In PCS 7, you can access the OS in a PCS 7 plant using the Internet Explorer if
you have installed the PCS 7 OS Web Option on this OS and have the required
access rights in the network.
You can find information about this in the section "Remote Access to the OS Using
PCS 7 OS Web Option".

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1.6.2 BATCH Station Multiple Station System

BATCH station as multiple station system with client-server architecture

• A BATCH station multiple station system consists of BATCH clients
(workstations) that are supplied with data (project data, process values,
archives, alarms and messages) from a BATCH server via a terminal bus.
• A BATCH server supplies process data to up to 32 BATCH clients.
• There can only be one BATCH project with one BATCH server in a PCS 7
plant.
Only one BATCH project can be activated on a BATCH server.
• Several PCS 7 systems can be operated and monitored with one
BATCH client. To do this, start several BATCH client applications on the
BATCH client and select different BATCH projects (each with a BATCH server)
at startup. A multi-VGA card is practical in this case.
• You can achieve high availability for the PCS 7 plant by configuring a
redundant BATCH server. A redundantly configured BATCH server is counted
as a single BATCH server in regard to the number of servers in a PCS 7
project.

Note
If you operate no more than 4 BATCH clients on a BATCH server, you are
permitted to use the BATCH server as an operator control and monitoring station in
PCS 7 V6.0 SP3 and higher.

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1.6.3 Route Control Station Multiple Station System

Route Control station as multiple station system with client-server architecture

• A Route Control station multiple station system consists of Route Control
clients (workstations) that are supplied with data (project data, process values,
archives, alarms and messages) from a Route Control server via a terminal
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• A Route Control server supplies process data to up to 32 Route Control clients.
• There is only one Route Control project with one Route Control server in a
PCS 7 system (even when redundant).
• The Route Control server requires a connection to an OS to store messages.
• Up to 4 monitors can be connected to a workstation (Route Control client) via a
multi-VGA card. You can operate the resulting system areas with a single
keyboard and mouse.
• You can achieve high availability for the Route Control station by configuring a
redundant Route Control server. A redundantly configured Route Control
server is counted as a single Route Control server in regard to the number of
servers in a PCS 7 project.

Note
If you operate no more than 4 Route Control clients on a Route Control server, you
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monitoring station in PCS 7 V6.1 and higher.

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1.6.4 Maintenance Station Multiple Station System

Maintenance stations
Maintenance stations are PC stations on which are especially configure for
diagnostics of a PCS 7 plant and asset management of the PCS 7 plant.
The maintenance station consists of the following components:
• Maintenance server (MS server)
• Maintenance client (MS client)

Maintenance station as multiple station system with client-server architecture

The maintenance station multiple station system consists of the MS client
(workstation) that is supplied with data (project data, archives, alarms and
messages) from an MS server.
• MS Client
The MS client displays the diagnostic status using diagnostic pictures and
provides the required operator control and monitoring functions. The MS client
is a configured as the engineering station for this.
• MS Server
The MS server concentrates the picture information and data required for
system diagnostics on one PC. The MS server needs the following data to
display information on the MS client:
- Server data from the OS servers
- Configuration of the network components
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card. You can operate the resulting system areas with a single keyboard and
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Note the following for the installation:
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Additional information
• Appendix "Approved Configurations"
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1.6.5 Long-term Archiving with the Central Archive Server

Introduction
The central archive server is used for long-term archiving of diverse data from
PCS 7 in a central database. Using the central archive server, you can manage
swapped-out measured values and messages from the OS archives, OS reports
and batch data of SIMATIC BATCH. The archive data are provided independent of
the PCS 7 runtime systems. This way, you are able to view all data in a
straightforward manner using Internet Explorer.
You can achieve high availability for the central archive server by configuring
central archive server redundantly.

Functions
You can perform the following functions with the central archive server:
• Archive messages and process values from PCS 7 OS
• Archive OS reports
• Archive batch data from SIMATIC BATCH
• Swap out all archive data to external storage media
• Catalog all archive data
• Display messages using filter functions
• Display the process values in graphs and tables using filter functions
• Export the process values, e.g., to Excel
• Display the archive data of a batch
• Display archive data in a web-based display

Access protection
You can configure an access point with user-specific rights on the central archive
server.

Notes on installing the central archive server

Note the following for the installation:
• For performance reasons, install the central archive server on a separate PC.
We recommend a RAID system for data security.
• You can save data to a long-term storage medium (for example, CD or DVD)
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1.7 Solutions for Single Station Systems

1.7.1 OS Single Station

OS as single station system on a single PC

• The OS single station is an operator station on a single PC with complete
operator control and monitoring functionality for a PCS 7 project.
• The OS single station system on the plant bus can be used in parallel with
additional single station or multiple station systems.
• You can achieve high availability for the PCS 7 plant by configuring redundant
OS single stations or by using more than one OS single station with the same
configuration. You can operate two OS single station systems redundantly with
the WinCC/Redundancy software.
• You can also use the OS single station in combination with an engineering
station on a single PC.
You can find additional information about this in the section "Combination of
Engineering Station and Operator Station on one PC".
• You can also use the OS single station in combination with an engineering
station and automation station on a single PC. This solution is offered as the
SIMATIC PCS 7 Box.

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PCS 7 OS Web Option for an OS Single Station

In PCS 7, you can access the OS in a PCS 7 plant using the Internet Explorer if
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1.7.2 BATCH Single Station

BATCH as single station system on a single PC

• The BATCH single station is a BATCH station on a single PC. Complete
operator control and monitoring functionality is available for a process cell. A
BATCH single station is always associated with one BATCH project.
• A connection to an operator station (OS server) is required for data
communication with the automation system.
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When several systems are operated in parallel, an additional BATCH single
station with corresponding connections to the OS server is needed for each
system. If you are monitoring several systems, we recommend using a
BATCH station multiple station system.
• When several BATCH single stations are used, each BATCH single station
requires a connection to another OS system.
• You can operate BATCH single stations redundantly.
• A connection to an OS server is required for process mode.

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1.7.3 Route Control Single Station

Route control as single station system on a single PC

• The Route Control single station is a Route Control station on a single PC. You
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products in a PCS 7 system.
• You can operate Route Control single stations redundantly.
• A connection to an OS server is required for process mode.

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1.7.4 Maintenance Station Single Station

Maintenance Station as Single Station

• Maintenance stations are PC stations on which are especially configure for
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• The maintenance station as a single station system consists of a combination
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• Section "Maintenance Station Multiple Station System"
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• Section "Combination of Engineering Station and Operator Station on a
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1.7.5 SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX Stations

SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX stations as combined AS/ES/OS for small systems

PCS 7 Box PCs (bundle PCs) with various hardware configurations and software
installations are available for use as a PC station or automation system in PCS 7.
The following configurations are possible with PCS 7 Box PCs (bundle PCs):
• Bundle: SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX as a SIMATIC PCS 7 complete system with AS,
ES, and OS functionality
- SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX as a single station system with AS/ES/OS
• Bundle: SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX as a SIMATIC PCS 7 runtime system with AS
and OS functionality
- SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX with swapped out engineering
- SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX in the PCS 7 network

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Ordering information for bundle PCs can be found in the ST PCS 7 catalog.

Additional information
• Section "Selecting the Correct License Keys/Authorizations"
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1.8 Solutions for Accessing PC Stations

1.8.1 Remote Access to the OS Using PCS 7 OS Web Option

PCS 7 OS Web Option for remote access to OS

You can use the PCS 7 OS Web Option for operator control and monitoring of
automated processes with PCS 7 via an Intranet or the Internet. You can find
additional information about this in the manual Process Control System PCS 7;
PCS 7 OS Web Option.
PCS 7 OS Web Option consists of two components:
• PCS 7 OS Web server
Within the OS, the PCS 7 OS Web server is an OS client with PCS 7 OS Web
server functionality.
• PCS 7 Web client
The PCS 7 Web client accesses the available project data located on the
PCS 7 OS Web server via an Intranet or the Internet using Internet Explorer.
The process can be operated and monitored.
PCS 7 OS Web Option can be used in a PCS 7 system with the following
configurations:
• For an OS multiple station system
- Configuration with PCS 7 OS Web Server and PCS 7 Web Client
• For an OS single station
- Configuration with PCS 7 OS Web Standard Server and PCS 7 Web
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Notes on PCS 7 OS Web Server and Web Client

• For an OS multiple station system:
- An OS client that is configured as a PCS 7 OS Web server can no longer
be utilized as an operator station (OS client) within the PCS 7 system.
- The maximum number of Web clients per OS Web server is restricted by
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still be utilized within the PCS 7 system as an operating station (OS).
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on up to 3 Web clients.
- A Web diagnostic client can simultaneously access data on up to 3 OS
single stations (OS Web diagnostic server).
• The maximum number of Web clients is limited by the license key.

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• You can find additional information about installation in the manual Process
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1.8.2 Access to PCS 7 Data Using Open PCS 7

Open PCS 7
Data from a PCS 7 plant for third-party systems can be made available via OLE DB
or OPC through a PC station with Open PCS 7 (Open PCS 7 station).
You can use Open PCS 7 on the following levels:
• Automation level
• Plant control and production control levels
• MES level (Manufacturing Execution Systems)
• ERP level (Enterprise Resource Planning)

Configuration of the Open PCS 7 Station

The Open PCS 7 Station is a PC on which a server for OPC and OLE/DB is
installed.
The Open PCS 7 station performs the following tasks:
• It provides the PCS 7 data of the automation process via the OPC interface.
• It allows the client applications (OPC or OLE DB) to access the provided
PCS 7 data.
The Open PCS 7 station is connected with the PCS 7 plant via the terminal bus.
In process mode, the Open PCS 7 station communicates with the automation
systems via the operator station (OS server).

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Client Applications, Standard Interface Formats and Access Options

Client applications access the data of the Open PCS 7 station via interfaces.
• Open PCS 7 uses the following standard interface formats for data
communication:
• OPC DA (Data Access)
• OPC A&E (Alarm and Event and Historical Alarm and Event)
• OPC HDA (Historical Data Access)
• OLE/DB (integration of data in OLE-capable applications (such as MS Office))
You can find additional information about this in the configuration manual
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Accessing data of redundant server pairs

With an Open PCS 7 station, you can access the data of redundant server pairs. If
a PC station (master) fails, the redundant PC station is automatically connected for
the next read job.
If the connection fails during a read job, the Open PCS 7 station attempts to read
the data from the redundant partner.

Access options that depend on the available license key

You can access PCS 7 data using Open PCS 7 within the scope of the license
keys under the following conditions:
• When you use the "OpenPCS 7/WinCC" license key and operate the
Open PCS 7 station on an OS client, the OS client must be in process mode.
• When you use the "OpenPCS 7" license key, you can access PCS 7 data
using Open PCS 7 at any time.

Additional information
• Configuration manual Process Control System PCS 7; Engineering Station
• Configuration manual Process Control System PCS 7; Operator Station

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1.9 Connecting PC Stations

1.9.1 Bus Connection between AS, OS, BATCH, RCS and ES

Terminal bus and plant bus

With PCS 7, the AS, OS, BATCH, Route Control and ES communicate via bus
system (Industrial Ethernet). The bus system is divided as follows in PCS 7:

Bus For Communication between the Following Components

Terminal bus • Operation and monitoring systems (OS, BATCH, Route Control)
• Engineering station
• Higher-level components (e.g., MES, office networks)
Plant bus • Servers (OS, Route Control) and the automation systems
• Automation systems (SIMATIC connections)

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You can find additional information about cables and network components
including potential distances that can be bridged in a PCS 7 system in the
configuration manual Process Control System PCS 7, Engineering Station.

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1.9.2 Connection to the Terminal Bus/Plant Bus

Connection of OS, BATCH, Route Control and ES

You connect operator stations, BATCH stations, Route Control stations and
engineering stations to Industrial Ethernet via communication cards. The
communication cards use a slot in the PC or programming device (PG). You use
different communication cards depending on the requirements.

Additional information
You can find an overview of the possible communication cards in the section
"Components for the Connection to the Terminal Bus/Plant Bus".

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Cable and network components

You can find information about cables and network components as well as the
potential distances that can be bridged by a PCS 7 system in the configuration
manual Process Control System PCS 7, Engineering Station.

Redundant bus systems

You can use redundant communication routes in PCS 7. You can find information
about this in the manual Function Manual PCS 7; Fault-Tolerant Process Control
Systems.

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1.9.3 Time-of-Day Synchronization

Time-of-day synchronization
In a synchronized process control system, all of the individual components relying
on the time have an identical date and identical time of day. We recommend you
use SIMATIC components as the time master for a PCS 7 plant (for example,
SICLOCK TM).

Synchronizing time of day throughout the system

To obtain process data that can be evaluated, all the components of the process
control system need to work with an identical time of day. This enables you to
arrange messages in the correct temporal sequence. The result is then
independent of the time zone where the messages originate.
To this purpose, for example, an OS server has to assume the function of the time
master. All the other operator stations and automation systems on the plant bus
then have the identical time, which they have received from this time master.
The time of day is synchronized through both busses in a system:
• Terminal bus
OS clients get their time of day from here. In a Windows domain the domain
controller can send the time of day to the OS server that is currently acting as
the active time master.
• Plant bus
CPs of the OS server that are currently passive clock masters get their time of
day from here. The automation systems are simultaneously synchronized from
this source.

Synchronization options

Station Synchronization Options Additional Information

Operator station • Synchronize the time of day Configuration manual Process
and through the terminal bus Control System PCS 7; Operator
• Synchronize the time of day Station
Maintenance
station through the plant bus
BATCH station • Synchronize the time of day Synchronize SIMATIC BATCH
through the operating system components using resources of the
operating system
Route Control • Synchronize the time of day Synchronize Route Control station
station through the operating system components using resources of the
operating system
SIMATIC PCS 7 • Synchronize the time of day Manual Process Control System
BOX during integration in a PCS 7 PCS 7, SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX
system

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Station Synchronization Options Additional Information

AS • Synchronize the time of day Configuration manual Process
with the AS as the time Control System PCS 7;
master or Engineering Station
• Synchronize the time of day
with the AS as the time slave
Domains • Synchronize the time of day Manual
with a domain controller as Process Control System PCS 7;
the time master on the Operator Station
terminal bus
Time Master • The time master is integrated Manual
in a PC or connected to Process Control System PCS 7;
Ethernet as a bus component. Operator Station
• The time master can be any Manual
device that can send a time SIMATIC NET; SICLOCK TM
signal via Ethernet (a PC, for
example).

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2.1 Preconfigured PC Systems of PCS 7 (Product Bundles)

PC hardware for ES/OS/BATCH/Route Control/IT

Special basic hardware configurations (bundles) that have been optimized
according to the type of application are available for the engineering stations (ES),
operator stations (OS), BATCH stations (BATCH), and Route Control stations and
for connecting SIMATIC PCS 7 to the IT world.
The preconfigured PC systems that are available for PCS 7 can be found in the
current ST PCS 7 catalog under the keyword "basic devices".
We recommend the PCS 7 Box PCs for use in small stand-alone systems or for
combined AS/OS in the PCS 7 network.
You can find additional information about this in the manual Process Control
System PCS 7; SIMATIC BOX.
If you are using other PCs for PCS 7, the hardware requirements can be found in
section "Recommended Basic Hardware Configuration".

Color monitors
Depending on the ambient temperature, Siemens industrial monitors can be used
as PCS 7 process monitors.
We recommend monitors with a resolution of 1280 x 1024 or higher in order to fully
exploit the graphic potential of the PCS 7 software.

Network Connection of Preconfigured PC Systems

All bundle PCs from PCS 7 are configured for a Windows workgroup.
If you add the preconfigured PC systems to a Windows domain, you need to
reactivate the security settings using the setup of PCS 7.
You can find additional information about security settings in the section
"How to Retro-activate the Security Settings for PCS 7".

Additional information
• ST PCS 7 catalog
• ST PCS 7.1 catalog (add-ons for SIMATIC PCS 7)

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2.2 Basic Hardware Configuration

Introduction
This section contains the specifications for the basic hardware configuration of the
PC stations.
• Recommended basic hardware
• Minimum basic hardware configuration

Recommended basic hardware

We recommend the following configuration for PC components (upgraded
equipment is advantageous):

PC Station Clock Rate Main Memory (RAM) Hard Disk

Engineering station 3.4 GHz 2 GB 120 GB
OS single station system 3.4 GHz 2 GB 120 GB
OS server 3.4 GHz 2 GB 120 GB
Central archive server 3.4 GHz 2 GB 120 GB
OS client 3.4 GHz 1 GB 120 GB
OS Web server 3.4 GHz 2 GB 120 GB
Maintenance server 3.4 GHz 2 GB 120 GB
Open PCS 7 station 3.4 GHz 2 GB 120 GB
SIMATIC IT station 3.4 GHz 2 GB 120 GB
BATCH OS single station system 3.4 GHz 2 GB 120 GB
BATCH server 3.4 GHz 2 GB 120 GB
BATCH client 3.4 GHz 1 GB 120 GB
Route Control OS single station 3.4 GHz 2 GB 120 GB
system
Route Control server 3.4 GHz 2 GB 120 GB
Route Control client 3.4 GHz 1 GB 120 GB
BATCH and OS server 3.4 GHz 2 GB 120 GB
BATCH client and OS client 3.4 GHz 2 GB 120 GB
BATCH and Route Control client 3.4 GHz 2 GB 120 GB
Route Control and OS client 3.4 GHz 2 GB 120 GB
BATCH, OS, and RC client 3.4 GHz 2 GB 120 GB
SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX 2.0 GHz 2 GB 80 GB
mobile
SIMATIC PCS 7 RTX 2.0 GHz 2 GB 80 GB
mobile

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Note
• Engineering station PCs with higher clock rates, more RAM and larger, faster
hard drives are advantageous during multiproject engineering.
• When using the central archive server and working with large quantities, we
recommend the use of Premium Server from the PCS 7 add-on catalog.
We recommend the use of at least a RAID1 system to increase the availability
of the data on the central archive server.
• CPU speeds with at least 3.4 GHz or dual processor systems are
recommended for BATCH servers.

Minimum basic hardware configuration

We recommend the following minimum requirements for small projects:

PC Station Clock Rate Main Memory (RAM) Hard Disk

Engineering station >= 2.0 GHz 1 GB >=80 GB
OS single station system >= 2.0 GHz 1 GB >=80 GB
OS server >= 2.0 GHz 1 GB >=80 GB
Central archive server >= 2.0 GHz 2 GB >=80 GB
OS client >= 2.0 GHz 512 MB >=80 GB
OS Web server >= 2.0 GHz 1 GB >=80 GB
Maintenance server >= 2.0 GHz 1 GB >=80 GB
Open PCS 7 station >= 2.0 GHz 512 MB >=80 GB
SIMATIC IT station >= 2.0 GHz 1 GB >=80 GB
BATCH OS single station system >= 2.0 GHz 2 GB >=80 GB
BATCH server >= 2.0 GHz 1 GB >=80 GB
BATCH client >= 2.0 GHz 512 MB >=80 GB
Route Control OS single station >= 2.0 GHz 1 GB >=80 GB
system
Route Control server >= 2.0 GHz 512 MB >=80 GB
Route Control client >= 2.0 GHz 1 GB >=80 GB
BATCH and OS server >= 2.0 GHz 2 GB >=80 GB
BATCH client and OS client >= 2.0 GHz 2 GB >=80 GB
BATCH and Route Control client >= 2.0 GHz 2 GB >=80 GB
Route Control and OS client >= 2.0 GHz 2 GB >=80 GB
BATCH, OS, and RC client >= 2.0 GHz 2 GB >=80 GB
SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX 1.0 GHz 1 GB 80 GB
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Latest information in PCS 7 Readme

Refer to the latest information provided in the pcs7-readme file on the PCS 7
Toolset DVD, which is supplied with every new version and service pack of PCS 7.

Additional information
• ST PCS 7 catalog
• ST PCS 7.1 catalog (add-ons for SIMATIC PCS 7)

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2.3 Components for Connection to the Terminal Bus/Plant

Bus

Connection of OS, BATCH, Route Control and ES

You can connect the following PC stations to Industrial Ethernet via communication
modules:
• Operator stations
• BATCH stations
• Route Control stations
• Engineering stations
The communication modules use a slot in the PC or programming device (PG).
A variety of communication modules can be used depending on the requirements:
• For connection to the terminal bus:
- Standard communication modules (for example, Desktop adapter Intel
Pro/1000GT)
- Redundant connection of the PC station to the terminal bus:
Two network adapters that function in the PC in team mode
- Intel Pro/1000MT server adapter
- Intel Pro/1000GT desktop adapter
• We recommend the following network adapters for the connection to the plant
bus and communication connections with a maximum of 8 communication
partners (automation systems or servers):
- Intel Pro/1000GT desktop adapter
• Communications processors with stand-alone processors are utilized if the
maximum number of 8 automation systems per operator station is not sufficient
or if fault-tolerant automation systems are connected to the plant bus:
- CP 1613 with S7-1613 software
- CP 1613 with S7 REDCONNECT software for redundant communication
with S7-400H/FH

Note
Communication can be established with up to 64 automation systems (including
redundant systems) using CP 1613.

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Firewall on the Plant Bus

If you use a firewall on the plant bus, you will require one of the following types of
communication processors CP 443-1 for the SIMATIC stations:
• CP 443-1 EX 10 with firewall version V2.5.5 or later
• CP 443-1 EX 11 with firewall version V2.5.5 or later

Driver
The driver software for the communication modules described above is available
on the PCS 7 Toolset DVD. You can find additional information about this in
section "Additional Devices and Drivers for PCS 7".

Time-of-day synchronization
CP 1613 supports time-of-day synchronization on Industrial Ethernet
(Fast Ethernet). A PC with a CP 1613 can receive time message frames from the
following time transmitters:
• SIMATIC S7-400/H/FH with CP 443-1
• SIMATIC NET time transmitter for Industrial Ethernet
(You can find additional information in the catalog IK PI)
• SIMATIC SICLOCK
• PC with CP 1613

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2.4 Optional Hardware Components

Overview

Components Application
Chip card reader This is used to regulate access to PC stations with chip cards. Each person with
access rights requires a chip card.
Chip card readers can be used for serial ports and USB ports.
Note: If you are using SIMATIC Logon, the chip card reader must support chip
cards with the TCOS 2.0 operating system.
You can find the required drivers for the USB smart card reader, OMNIKEY
CardMan 3121 USB, on the PCS 7 Toolset DVD in the following folder:
\Additional_Products\Drivers\CHIPCARD\CardMan 3121 USB
Printer Use a printer or line printer supported by the operating system for the message
logging.
Signal module You can control three optical or acoustical transducers using the signal module.
These three transducers are assigned to tags in the "Horn" WinCC Editor. When
tag has the status "1", the corresponding transducer is activated by the signal
module.
The transducer is acknowledged/rest via software control or by an external
acknowledgment at signal module.
A group signal at the signal module is also available. The group signal is triggered
with a request from one of the three transducers and can control an acoustical or
optical transducer.
Connection of a signal module also provides lifebeat monitoring with the watchdog
function.
Sound card You can expand OS single station systems and OS clients with a standard sound
card. Files (e.g., *.wav files) can be played using appropriate devices (speakers,
piezo transducers) through the signal module.
Radio clock This is used to synchronize the PCs and the plant bus.
Intrinsically safe If needed, an intrinsically safe PC operator control unit (add-on product) can be
HMI unit used in hazardous areas, zones 1 or 2 - distances up to 750 m are possible.
Multi VGA cards You can install a multi-VGA graphics card in a PC and use the PC as either of the
following:
• Engineering station
• Client for an operator station or SIMATIC Route Control
This means that you can connect up to 4 monitors to a PC (for clients and
engineering stations).
EPROM This enables you to program SIMATIC memory cards and EPROM modules.
programming
device
USB prommer
Redundant These enable you to connect PC stations on the redundant terminal bus.
network adapters

Additional information
• ST PCS 7 catalog

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2.5 Configuring and Ordering

Configurator software
On the Interactive Catalog CA01; Automation and Drives CD, you will find
configuration software that you may find useful when putting together your
PC network.

Ordering information
In the Process Control System PCS 7; Catalog ST PCS 7 you can find the ordering
information for tested PC configurations and software components. The catalog
offers complete installed solutions, thereby providing the optimum components for
your system in all applications.

Custom solutions
If you require customized solutions for PC systems (for example for
RAID systems), please contact your local Siemens representative.
You can find your local Siemens representative at:
http://www.siemens.com/automation/partner

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3.1 Overview of the Installation Procedure

Introduction
In the following, you will find a practical outline of the basic procedure for installing
PC stations for PCS 7.
Siemens AG offers training courses on PC and network administration. Please
contact your regional training center or the central training center for more
information. You can find the addresses in the preface of this documentation.

Overview of the individual steps for installation

This overview shows the recommended sequence of installation tasks.

Step What?
Installing the Operating System
1 Installing the Operating System
2 Installing Service Packs for the Operating System
3 Setting the Amount of Virtual Memory
4 Making the System Settings
5 • Installing the Message Queuing Service for Windows XP Professional
• Installing the Message Queuing Service for Windows Server 2003
6 Installing the Microsoft SQL Server
7 Installing Additional Components
8 Configuring the Server Role for the Central Archive Server
9 Installing Additional Services for SIMATIC BATCH
10 Setting the Color Scheme and Font Size
11 Creating a Backup

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Step What?
Installation of PCS 7
12 Installing the PCS 7 Software
13 Installing the Central Archive Server (StoragePlus)
14 Configuring Redundancy for Redundant Servers
15 Installing a PC for PCS 7 OS Web Option
16 Activating the Firewall in PC Stations
17 Installing Additional Communication Modules and PCS 7-specific Settings
18 Installing the Interfaces for Plant Bus/Terminal Bus
19 Licensing and Authorization of the PCS 7 Software
20 Preparing PC Stations - An Overview
21 Creating a Backup

Network security settings for PCS 7

SIMATIC Security Control (SSC) is automatically launched during PCS 7 setup.
SIMATIC Security Control (SSC) makes all of the necessary PC station security
settings for you.

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3.2 Hard Disk Partitioning

Partitioning the hard disks

To make data backup easier, you should divide your PC station hard disks into
partitions as follows:
• For the operating system and the PCS 7 installation: approx. 20 GB
• For PCS 7 project structures: more than 15 GB, maybe several partitions
• For backups: use media that are not affected by failure of the PC or the hard
disk containing the original data, for example, on CD, MOD or perhaps on a
network.

Example
Example for a hard disk with 120 GB:

Drive Size in Drive Name Formatting Used for

Letter GB
C: 20 SYSTEM NTFS Operating system installation and PCS 7
installation
D: 60 Data NTFS PCS 7 project data
... ... BACKUP NTFS Backup files

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3.3 Installation of the Operating System

3.3.1 Notes on Installing the Operating System

Introduction
The installation of the operating system and especially the installation of servers
and networks must be performed by appropriately qualified personnel.

Integration in networks
You can integrate PC stations for PCS 7 in a network. Note the following in this
regard:

Note
Install the PC stations locally or in a workgroup. Using this procedure prevents
group guidelines or domain restrictions from obstructing the installation.

Note
Do not use a PC station as a server (OS server, BATCH server, Route Control
server) for domain management (DHCP or DNS server, for example).
If a server (OS server, BATCH server, Route Control server) is also expected to
process these services as a server, this can lead to overload of the resources of
the PC and cause problems in the operation of PCS 7.

Notice
Only install PCS 7 software products listed in this manual on a PC station. This
especially applies to PC stations for process mode (OS, SIMATIC BATCH,
SIMATIC Route Control).
Installing and operating applications that are not approved by Siemens in parallel
with PCS 7 can adversely impact the PCS 7 system performance.
The user bears sole responsibility when third-party products are used.
If you nevertheless require third-party products, these should be installed before
you install PCS 7. PCS 7 and these third-party products should not run at the same
time.

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Reinstalling and updating

Note the following general information in regard to updating software.

Notice
• If the operating system for PCS 7 is not yet installed on the PC station, reinstall
the PC. This is required when the operating system is changed.
• Check the suitability of your hardware before performing a new installation .
You can find additional information in the file pcs 7 readme.
• Transfer your authorizations back to the original disks.
• Before reinstalling an unchanged project, make a backup of the project and
associated data (if possible by generating an image). You can find additional
information in the manual Process Control System PCS 7; Service Support
and Diagnostics.
• Make the preparations for updating the software. You can find additional
information in the manual Process Control System PCS 7; Software Update.
• Back up the data required for the software update.
• Format the hard disks and create new partitions.

Operating systems
Different procedures apply for installing:
• Windows XP Professional
• Windows XP Server 2003
Possible operating systems and their use in PCS 7: you can find additional
information about this in appendix "Software Packages and Necessary License
Key".

Note
You can operate domain controllers with the following operating systems:
• Windows Server 2003
• Windows 2000 Server

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Languages for the operating system

You can select the following languages for configuration and process management
in PCS 7:
• German
• English
• French
• Italian
• Spanish
The bundle PCs from PCS 7 are provided with a multilingual operating system.
If you install a PC yourself, we recommend the following when selecting the
operating system language:
• If the PC users only use one language, select the operating system language
used for configuration/process management.
• If the PC users use several languages, select a multilanguage operating
system (with English as the default) and also install the additional Multilingual
User Interface Packs.

Server name without underscores

Do not use underscores. Otherwise, problems may arise when accessing data
using the StoragePlus WebViewer. The name of the Server PC can be found in the
Windows Control Panel under "System" in the "Computer Name" tab.

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3.3.2 PC Configuration Security Settings

Introduction
Present day production methods increasingly demand that process control systems
merge with the IT world to form a unit. The demand to link company networks with
public networks holds poses an increased level of risk. Information system and
network security has therefore become an important factor in operating process
control systems. Accurate knowledge regarding the sources of risk and the
implementation of measures to prevent these risks from occurring is of utmost
importance.
Comprehensive knowledge of administrating Microsoft Windows networks is
required if you want to integrate PCS 7 PC stations into a PC network.

Recommendations and instructions

The manual Process Control System PCS 7; Security Concept PCS 7;
Recommendations and Instructions supports an administrator during the planning
and configuration of PC networks:
• You receive an overview of how the network, the computers and users, and the
user/access rights are administered in PCS 7
• You also receive important information regarding integration of PCS 7
networks into the Windows administration
• You learn the options for time-of-day synchronization in a PCS 7 system
• You receive information regarding how to set up a patch administration and
secure communication paths between the PC stations of a PCS 7 system.

Note
This manual is based on the options available in Windows XP Professional and
Windows Server 2003 and requires prior knowledge of administrating these
operating systems.

Network
You must isolate the network of a PCS 7 system by using switches, routers, or
gateways to prevent office networks, for example, from interfering with the PCS 7
system.

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Security settings on a PC
When you install PCS 7, you can activate the necessary security settings on the
PC during the installation of PCS 7 or after the installation.

Notice
When the PCS 7 system is operated in a domain, the security settings must be
coordinated over the entire domain. Coordinate the security settings with the
appropriate Administrator.

Virus scanners and updates

Virus scanners and updates approved for PCS 7 can be installed at a later date.

Notice
Please remember that some updates require rebooting the PC and therefore
cannot be installed during process mode.

Additional information
• You can find additional information about security settings in the following
sections:
- Section "How to Retro-activate the Security Settings for PCS 7"
- Section "Installing Security Patches, Hotfixes, Service Packs"
• You can find additional information about virus scanners and updates in the
following sections:
- Section "Virus Scanners"
- Section "Installing Security Patches, Hotfixes, Service Packs"
• Manual Process Control System PCS 7; Security Concept PCS 7;
Recommendations and Instructions
• File pcs7-readme

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3.3.3 How to Install Windows XP and Windows Server 2003

Requirement
All the necessary modules and devices have been installed in your PC.

Procedure

Note
The text of the dialog boxes is also in English for multilingual installations.

1. Insert the installation CD for the operating system in the CD drive.

2. Follow the Setup instructions for installing the operating system.
3. Make the settings for your specific system in the "Regional and Language
Options" dialog box.
4. Make the settings for your specific system in the "Personalize Your Software"
dialog box.
5. Enter you product key in the "Product Key" dialog box. You can find it on the
CD envelope.
6. The "Licensing Modes" dialog box only appears in the setups for Windows
Server 2003 and Windows Advanced Server 2003 (not in Windows XP).
The default setting for the licensing mode is "per server".
Select the "per seat" licensing mode option if there is more than one server or
more than five clients in one area.
In this context, "area" means a subnet, a workgroup or a domain.

Note
One standard Windows 2003 Server software package contains licenses for five
seats. Make sure that you have the correct number of licenses.

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7. Make the settings for your specific system in the "Computer Name and
Administrator Password" dialog box.

Note
Recommendation: Select short and descriptive computer names that provide some
information about the role of the PC station in the overall system.
Use only letters and number for the computer names.

8. Make the settings for your specific system in the "Date and Time Settings"
dialog box.
9. You can make the settings in the "Network Settings" dialog box now or later.
10. Make the settings for your specific system in the "Workgroup or Computer
Domain" dialog box. You can also configure this later.
Installation is complete.
Installation of specific language components for a multilingual installation
1. Start the setup on the Multilingual User Interface Pack CD.
2. Follow the Setup instructions for the installation.
3. In the "Windows Multilingual User Interface Pack" dialog box, select the
languages you wish to be available in the menus and dialog boxes (several
languages can be selected). Select the default language. Select the "Match
Language for non-Unicode ..." and "Match the default shell ..." check boxes.
4. Follow the Setup instructions for the installation.
5. Restart the PC.
After installation of the Windows multilingual user interface pack
The language setting is English.
1. Select the menu command Start > Control Panel > Regional and Language
Options.
The "Regional and Language Options" dialog box opens.
2. Select the "Regional Options" tab and make the settings for your specific
system.
3. Select the "Languages" tab and make the settings for your specific system.
4. Select the "Advanced" tab and make the settings for your specific system.
5. Restart the PC.

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Adding more system components

1. Select the menu command Start > Settings > Control Panel > Add or
Remove Programs.
The "Change or Remove Programs" dialog box opens.
2. Click the "Add/Remove Windows Components" dialog box.
The "Window Components Wizard" opens.
3. Select the check boxes for the following components in the selection list:

Where? What?
Accessories and 1. Click "Details".
Utilities 2. Clear the check box for "Games" when installing Windows
XP.
3. Click "OK."
IIS - Internet 1. Select the service only for:
Information Services - OS Web Server
- Central archive server
- PC stations to which the BATCH archives are swapped
out
2. Activate the "Application server" check box.
3. Click "Details".
4. Deactivate the service for all other installations.
.Net Framework 1. Select the service only for:
- Central archive server
2. Activate the "Application server" check box.
3. Click "Details".
4. Clear the service for all other installations
Message Queuing 1. Select the service.
Services Additional information regarding the settings can be found in the
section "How to Install the Message Queuing Service"

4. Click "Next".
5. Click "Finish".
This confirms the completion of the installation.

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3.3.4 How to Install Service Packs for the Operating System

Introduction
If you installed the operating system without a service pack, you must install the
service pack later.

Versions

Note
Refer to the pcs7 readme file to find out which version is required.

Requirements
• The operating system has been installed.
• The PC station is operated locally or in a workgroup (but has not been entered
in a domain).

Procedure
1. Insert the installation CD in the CD drive.
2. Double-click the appropriate "<operating system>.exe" file to start the
installation routine.
3. Select the "I agree with the license agreement" check box and click "Install".
4. When the installation has been successfully completed, restart the computer
and remove the installation CD.

Additional information
• Section "Installing Security Patches, Hotfixes, Service Packs"

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3.3.5 How to Configure the Virtual Memory

Introduction
The operating system requires additional disk space for the paging file (virtual
memory; this is created by default on the operating system partition).

Rules for Setting the Size of the Paging File

The size of the paging file depends on the memory configuration of PCs. We
recommend the following settings:
• Specify about 1.5 to 2 times the RAM available in the PC for the paging file.
• Enter the same value for the initial size and maximum size of the paging file.

Requirement
• The PC station is operated locally or in a workgroup (but has not been entered
in a domain).

Procedure
1. Select the "Workplace" object in the Windows Explorer.
2. Select the menu command File > Properties.
3. Select the "Advanced" tab.
4. In the "Performance" group, click "Performance Options".
The "Performance Options" dialog box opens.
5. Select the "Advanced" tab.
6. In the "Virtual Memory" group, click "Change".
7. Enter the required values for the "Page file size for selected drive" option.
8. Click "OK" to save the settings.
9. Click "OK" twice to close the opened dialog boxes for this procedure.

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3.3.6 How to Make Additional System Settings

Requirement
The PC station is operated locally or in a workgroup (but has not been entered in a
domain).

Procedure
1. Select the menu command Start > Settings > Control Panel >
Administrative Tools > Computer Management > Local Users and Groups
to configure the users.
You can find additional information about this in the section "Setting Up User
Groups and Users".
2. Select the menu command Start > Settings > Control Panel > Display.
The dialog box for setting the display properties opens.
- In the "Settings" tab, set the screen resolution (recommended for PCS 7:
1280x1024).
You can use the display options of the PCS 7 software better with a higher
resolution, for the online operation of library faceplate, for example. Make
sure you have installed the correct drivers and use the right monitors.
- Switch to the "Screen Saver" tab.
- Set "None" in the drop-down list box under "Screen Saver".
- Go to the "Monitor power consumption" area and click on the button
"Power management."
- Select "Never" in all drop-down lists in the "Settings for ... power scheme"
area.
- Click "OK" to close the dialog box.
3. Once the network is set up for a Windows Server, select the menu command
Start > Settings > Control Panel > Administrative Tools > Licensing to
verify that licenses are available for all connections.
Switch to the "Clients per Seat" tab.
There must be no "unlicensed connection" in the system.
4. Activate data throughput for network applications for the Windows Server.
- Windows Server 2003: Select the menu command Start > Settings >
Network Connections.
- Select the network connection for the terminal bus.
Recommendation: name the network connections based on their usage
(for example, terminal bus or plant bus).
- Select the menu command File > Status.
- Select the "General" tab.

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- Click "Properties".
- Select "File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks".
- Click "Properties".
- Select "Maximize data throughput for network applications".
- Click "OK" to close the dialog box.
5. Deactivate the energy saving option for network adapters.
For additional information please refer to the section "How to Disable the
Power Saving Options of Network Adapters".
6. Select the menu command Start > Settings > Control Panel >
Administrative Tools > Computer Management > System Tools > Event
Viewer to verify proper functioning of all services and drivers in the Event
Viewer.
7. OS server: select "Optimize performance for background services" in the
Control Panel.
- Select the menu command Start > Settings > Control Panel > System.
The "System Properties" dialog box opens.
- Select the "Advanced" tab.
- In the "Performance" area, click "Settings".
- Select the "Advanced" tab.
- For Windows Server 2003: click "Background services" in the "Processor
scheduling" area.
- Click "OK" to close the dialog box.

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3.3.7 How to Install the Message Queuing Service for

Windows XP Professional

Introduction
Install the Message Queuing Service on the PC station before beginning the PCS 7
installation.

Requirements
• The Windows XP Professional operating system is installed with service pack
and Internet Explorer.
• The PC station is operated locally or in a workgroup (but has not been entered
in a domain).
• You are logged on to Windows XP Professional as an administrator.

Versions

Note
Refer to the pcs7 readme file to find out which version is required.

Procedure
1. Select the menu command Start > Settings > Control Panel > Add or
Remove Programs.
2. Click the "Add/Remove Windows Components" dialog box.
3. Select the "Message Queuing" component.
The "Details" command button is enabled.
4. Click "Details".
The "Message Queuing" dialog opens.
5. Select the "Common" subcomponent.
Clear all other subcomponents and click "OK".
6. Click "Next".

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7. If you have stored the software for the Message Queuing Service on the PC
together with the operating system, the installation begins immediately. If the
software for the Message Queuing Service is not available on the PC, the
"Disk:" dialog box opens.
- Insert the requested Windows installation CD in the CD drive.
- Click "OK."
MS Message Queuing is installed.
8. Click "Finish" to close the wizard.
9. In the Event Viewer, verify proper selection of the Message Queuing Services:
- Select the menu command Start > Settings > Control Panel >
Administrative Tools > Event Viewer.
- In the tree view, select "Event Viewer > Application".
You know the Message Queuing Service is correctly installed when you see
the entry MSMQ in the "Source" column.

Incorrect function
If an error message appears under "Description" in the "Event Properties" dialog
box, the installation is not correct. Remove the "Message Queuing Services" and
repeat the installation.

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3.3.8 How to Install the Message Queuing Service for

Windows Server 2003

Introduction
Install the Message Queuing Service on the PC station before beginning the PCS 7
installation.

Requirements
• The Windows Server 2003 operating system is installed with service pack and
Internet Explorer.
• The PC station is operated locally or in a workgroup (but has not been entered
in a domain).
• You are logged on to Windows Server 2003 as an administrator.

Versions

Note
Refer to the pcs7 readme file to find out which version is required.

Procedure
1. Select the menu command Start > Settings > Control Panel > Add or
Remove Programs.
2. Click the "Add/Remove Windows Components" dialog box.
3. Select the "Application Server" row (do not select the check box) and click
"Details".
The "Application Server" dialog box opens.
4. Select the "Message Queuing" row (do not select the check box) and click
"Details".
The "Message Queuing" dialog box opens.
5. Select the "Common" check box. Clear all other check boxes and click "OK".
6. If you have stored the software for the Message Queuing Service on the PC
together with the operating system, the installation begins immediately. If the
software for the Message Queuing Service is not available on the PC, the
"Disk:" dialog box opens.
- Insert the requested Windows installation CD in the CD drive.
- Click "OK."
MS Message Queuing is installed.

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7. Click "Finish" to close the wizard.

8. In the Event Viewer, verify proper selection of the Message Queuing Services:
- Select the menu command Start > Settings > Control Panel >
Administrative Tools > Event Viewer.
- In the tree view, select "Event Viewer > Application".
You know the Message Queuing Service is correctly installed when you see
the entry MSMQ in the "Source" column.

Incorrect function
If an error message appears under "Description" in the "Event Properties" dialog
box, the installation is not correct. Remove the "Message Queuing Services" and
repeat the installation.

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3.3.9 How to Install the Microsoft SQL Server

Introduction
Microsoft SQL Server is required for the PCS 7 operator stations. Microsoft SQL
Server is installed from a separate CD.

Installation and settings

Note
Install Microsoft SQL Server only in conjunction with the PCS 7 OS installation.
The Microsoft SQL server settings necessary for PCS 7 are integrated in the
PCS 7-specific setup. No further settings are required. The SQL instance installed
for the PCS 7 operator station is "WinCC".

Requirements
• The operating system has been installed.
• The installation CD for the PCS 7-specific SQL server is available. SQL Server
2005 is required for PCS 7 V7.0 and higher.

Procedure
1. Insert the MS SQL Server installation CD in the CD drive.
If the start dialog box does not open, open Windows Explorer, navigate to the
CD drive, and start the "setup.exe" file.
The "Welcome ..." dialog box opens.
2. Click "Next".
The licensing dialog box opens.
3. Select the option "I accept the condition of this license agreement".
4. Click "Next".
The "Program packages ..." dialog box opens.
5. Select "SQL Server 2005 (WinCC)" from the list.
6. Click "Next".
The "Programs ..." dialog box opens.
7. Click "Next".
The installation begins.
The "Add password for the sa logon" dialog box opens.
8. Click "Continue".
The "Start Copying Files..." dialog box opens.

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9. Click "Install".
The files for the SQL server are installed.
The "Setup Complete ..." dialog box opens.
10. Click on the "Finish" button.
The "Setup SQL Server 2005 (WinCC) ..." dialog box opens.
11. Click "Finish" in the final dialog after the installation is complete.

Additional information
You can find additional information on the Installation CD for the "MS SQL Server"
in the SQL readme.wri file.

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3.3.10 How to Install Additional Components

You need to install additional Microsoft components for some PC configurations.

These components are on the PCS 7 Toolset DVD in the "Microsoft" folder.

Note
If you install an additional Microsoft component for a PC configuration, you can find
the latest information about it in the pcs7-readme file.

Language versions

Note
Install additional Microsoft components in the language version of the operating
system.

Language Language Code Example

German xxx_de.xxx dotnetfx_de.exe
English xxx_en.xxx dotnetfx_en.exe
French xxx_fr.xxx dotnetfx_fr.exe

Procedure
1. Insert the PCS 7 Toolset DVD in the DVD drive.
2. Select the appropriate folder on the PCS 7 Toolset DVD.
3. Install the components listed in the pcs7-readme file.

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3.3.11 How to Configure the Server Role for the Central Archive Server

Introduction
If you use the StoragePlus software package on an OS server, perform the
following steps on this OS server.

Requirement
• The Windows Server 2003 operating system is installed.

Procedure
For Windows Server 2003, you need to perform the configuration of IIS, ASP.net:
1. In the Start menu, select Settings > Server Configuration Wizard.
The "Server Configuration Wizard" opens.
2. Click "Next".
3. No settings are needed on the following page.
4. Click "Next".
5. On the following page, select the entry "Application Server (IIS, ASP.NET)" for
the "Server Role".
6. Click "Next".
7. On the following page, place a check mark next to the entry "Enable
ASP.NET".
8. Click "Next".
9. Follow the instructions on the screen.

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3.3.12 Installing Additional Services for SIMATIC BATCH

Introduction
If you want to swap out SIMATIC BATCH archives using FTP, then additional
installations must be made on the PC stations.

Which additional services must be installed?

PC Station Service or Software that

Must Be Installed
PC station to which the BATCH archives are swapped out IIS service
FTP service
PC station from which the swap-out of BATCH archives is to FTP service
be activated
PC station from which the swapped out BATCH archives are BATCH Control Center
to be accessed (BatchCC)

Additional information
You can find additional information about configuring services in the manual
Process Control System PCS 7; SIMATIC BATCH.

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3.3.13 How to Set Color Schemes and Font Sizes

Introduction
The settings for the color scheme and font size can sometimes change
automatically when other programs are installed. Correct the settings if necessary.

Procedure
1. Select the menu command Start > Settings > Control Panel > Display.
The "Display Properties" dialog box opens.
Color Scheme
1. Select the "Appearance" tab.
2. Make the following settings:
- Select "Windows Classic" in the "Windows and Buttons" drop-down list.
- Select "Windows Classic" in the "Color Scheme" drop-down list.
- Click "Apply".
- Click "Advanced".
The "Advanced Appearance" dialog box opens.
- Select "Active Titlebar" in the "Item" list.
- Select the dark blue menu area in the "Color 1" list.
- Select the dark blue menu area in the "Color 2" list.
- Click "OK".
Font Size
1. Select "Normal" in the "Font Size" drop-down list.
Options
1. Click "Effects".
The "Effects" dialog box opens.
2. Clear the "Show window contents while dragging" check box.
3. Double-click "OK".

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3.3.14 Creating a Backup

Recommendation
After restarting and testing the installation, make a backup of the partitions where
the operating system or the PCS 7 software is installed.
We recommend creating an image of the installation for backing up partitions and
hard drive data. You can use an image to restore the partition data and hard drive
data at anytime or to prepare the PC for reinstalling the software.

Note
Note that license keys and authorizations cannot and must not be backed up.
• Move the authorizations and license keys onto another storage medium
(license key diskette, partition, etc.) before making the image.
• Note that the image-software selected must be appropriate for the particular
operating system.
• Follow the instructions of the manufacturer of the image software when
creating an image.

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3.4 Installation of the PCS 7 Software

3.4.1 Notes on Installing PCS 7

Introduction
The PCS 7 software contains applications that enable you to configure systems
and operate and monitor them in runtime. In addition to the applications of the
basic software, there are numerous option packages and upgrade packages that
you can install later and use for special applications.
Refer to the latest ST PCS 7 catalog to learn about all of the software packages
released for PCS 7 and how they can be used. You can find a detailed introduction
in the configuration manual Process Control System PCS 7; Engineering System.
The following describes the installation for the basic PCS 7 software.

Versions of the Software Package

You can find information on the software packages and versions associated with
the current PCS 7 Toolset DVD in the pcs7-readme file on the PCS 7 Toolset DVD.

Latest information about the installation

Note
Ensure that at least one DVD drive and a floppy drive is available in the network to
install PCS 7.

Note
Note the latest information about installation and the software and hardware
requirements in the pcs7-readme file on the PCS 7 Toolset DVD.

Note
If you install PCS 7 in a domain, be aware of the group guidelines or other
restrictions that can hinder the installation. Consult the administrator responsible
about these settings and the necessary share settings and permissions.

Note
If you want to use the Windows firewall, you must wait to activate it until after
PCS 7 is installed.

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Rules

Notice
Only the software products listed in this manual should be installed on a PCS 7
PC. This applies in particular to PC stations used for process mode (OS, BATCH,
Route Control).
Installing programs that have not been approved by Siemens departments and
running these programs at the same time can have a negative influence on the
PCS 7 system response.
The user bears sole responsibility when third-party products are used.
If you nevertheless require third-party products, these should be installed before
you install PCS 7. PCS 7 and these third-party products should not run at the same
time.

Several PCS 7 applications on a single PC station

You can use a single PC station not only to run one PCS 7 application (such as OS
server), you can also run several PCS 7 applications (such as OS server and
BATCH client) on it. You can find additional information about this in the appendix
"Approved Configurations".

Installation of the archive server

Note
When installing the central archive server and StoragePlus, set the same language
for the logged on user and the default user.

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SIMATIC Security Control

The setting are made in the registry, in DCOM and in the exception list for the
Windows firewall are required for trouble-free operation of the PCS 7 software.
When the setup is completed, the "SIMATIC Security Control" dialog appears,
allowing you to make these settings. You have the following options:
• If you want to apply the settings immediately, click "Apply".
• If you want to make the settings at a later point in time, select the menu
command Start > SIMATIC > SimaticSecurityControl > All Settings.

Note
The settings must be applied again if the work environment changes (domains,
workgroups) using the menu command Start > SIMATIC >
SimaticSecurityControl > All Settings.
The settings in the exception list of the Windows firewall are applied to the area of
the local network (subnet). If your PC stations are located in different networks
(subnets), you need to change this area.
The settings in the exception list of the Windows firewall are made when the
Windows firewall is disabled.

You can find additional information about this in the section "How to Retro-activate
the Security Settings for PCS 7".
The security settings must activated again if the work environment changes
(domains, workgroup).

Note
• With the factory state of the bundle systems, the setting are made in the
registry, in DCOM and in the exception list for the Windows firewall.
• With the factory state of the bundle systems V7.0, the local Windows firewall is
disabled.
• The log of firewall events is disabled.

Notice
When the PCS 7 system is operated in a domain, the security settings must be
coordinated over the entire domain. Coordinate the settings with the appropriate
Administrator.

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3.4.2 How to Perform a Network Installation

Preparation
If you want to install several PCs, make the following preparation:
Copy the content of the PCS 7 Toolset DVD to a hard disk that can be accessed by
all the PCs. In this way, you can install several PCs at one time.

Rules
Observe the following rules when installing PCS 7 over a network
• Make sure the PC is set up to automatically restore the link to the directory
containing the PCS 7 software after a restart of the PC.
• Set up a share for the directory (folder or drive) on which the PCS 7 software is
available.
• Set up the following access rights for the share:
- Operating user: Read
- System: Read

Procedure
1. Copy the files from the DVD to a folder.
From now on, you work on the PC on which you want to install PCS 7.
2. Open Windows Explorer and go to the folder in the network where you copied
the DVD.
3. Start the Setup program.
You can find additional information about this in the section "How to Install the
PCS 7 Software".

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3.4.3 How to Install the PCS 7 Software

Introduction
The PCS 7 Toolset DVD contains the complete software for the PCS 7
applications. You only need to install certain applications from the PCS 7 Toolset
DVD depending on the PCS 7 application. The PCS 7 system setup provides
support for this.

Licensing
You can transfer the license keys required for the software package either before
or after the installation of PCS 7.
A description of the licensing concept can be found in section "Licensing and
Authorization of the PCS 7 Software".

Checking the installation requirements

The PCS 7 system setup automatically checks whether the software components
required for the PCS 7 installation are already installed on the PC.
Missing software components are indicated with a message. The setup program is
terminated after the message is confirmed. You must install the missing software
components. Then, restart the PCS 7 system setup.

Requirements
• The operating system is installed and all the steps described in the "Installation
of the Operating System" section have been completed.
• All communications processors have been installed in the PC.
• You need administrator rights on the PC station.

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Procedure
1. Insert the PCS 7 Toolset DVD in the DVD drive.
2. Double-click on "Setup.exe" to start the setup.
Setup starts.
3. Work through the dialog boxes in the following order:

Step Setting Information about the Setting

1 Setup language ... for example, "English" and click "Next".
2 Welcome ... click "Next"
3 Product information ... read this if need be and click "Next".
4 Licensing agreement ... Select "I accept the conditions of the licensing
agreement as well as the conditions of the Open
Source Licensing Agreement".
... click "Next"
5 Setup type ... select "Install" or "Update" and click "Next".
6 User information Enter the user information and click "Next"
7 Installation type • Select "User-defined Installation" if you need to
modify preconfigured Software Packages for the
PCS 7 application.
• Click "Search" if you want to create a different
destination folder.
• Click "Next"
8 Program packages ... select the program package and click "Next".
(see following figure) • Select the Software Packages for the PCS 7
application in the subsequent dialog box. Select
the corresponding check boxes (you can find
approved combinations in the section "Approved
Configurations").
Result: the software packages installed by default
for this PCS 7 application are listed in the window
in the lower section of the dialog box.
9 Programs ... the necessary program packages are indicated.
You can add additional (software) packages of PCS 7.
... click "Next"
10 Ready to install the Click "Install"
selection

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Step Setting Information about the Setting

11 SIMATIC Security The upper area of the "SIMATIC Security Control"
Control dialog box shows the settings that can be made
automatically during the system setup of PCS 7.
Read the information in the lower section of the
"SIMATIC Security Control" dialog box and select the
appropriate button.
You can find additional information about this in the
section "How to Retro-activate the Security Settings
for PCS 7".

4. When the installation is complete, close Setup.

5. Restart the PC.

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Setting the network connection to the terminal bus

If several network adapters are installed in the PC, the network connection to the
terminal bus must be configured to operate the PC in the PCS 7 plant.
You can find additional information about this in the section "How to Configure
Communications Modules".

Display of installed software

You can check which software packages are installed on the PC. Select the menu
command Start > SIMATIC > PCS7 > Installed Software.
You will find the installed software packages in the "Products" tab.

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3.4.4 How to Install the Central Archive Server (StoragePlus)

Introduction
When installing a central archive server (StoragePlus servers) with the PCS 7
Toolset DVD, perform the following steps in the setup for the installation:

Requirements
• The SQL server and application server (IIS and ASP.net) are installed.
• The computer name is assign for the specific plant.

Making settings in the "StoragePlus Installation Settings" dialog box

1. Click the "Install" button in the "Ready to install the selection" Setup dialog box.
The "StoragePlus Installation Settings" dialog box opens.

Note
You cannot change the settings in the "StoragePlus Installation Settings" dialog
box once they have been made.

2. Make the following settings:

Where? What?
Name of the Enter a unique database name.
database:
Path of the When updating PCS 7: Enter the path for the database file on the local
database: hard disk of the server.
Path of the data Enter the path of the data log.
log:
Shared archive Enter the path and name of the shared archive directory.
directory: The shared archive is used as a common location for swapping out the
archive segments and reports of the OS server to the central archive
server (backup path).

You can find additional information about this in the section

"How to Install the PCS 7 Software".

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Notes on installation
Note the following:
• The names of the database files are derived from the individual database
names as follows:
- Configuration database - name of database file: "DBName.mdf"
- Configuration database - name of database log file: "DBName.ldf"
- Runtime database - name of database file: "DBName_D.mdf"
- Runtime database - name of database log file: "DBName_D.ldf"
• If you wish to use an existing database, note that you also have to use the
name of the database and corresponding path where it is located.
The following recommendations for distributing the archives on the partitions
provide optimized performance and operating security:
• Do not set the paths for the interim archive or the shared archive directory to
the partition containing the Windows operating system.
• Do not store any other data (the virtual memory file of the operating system, for
example) on the following partitions:
- The partition of the shared archive directory
- The partition of the interim archive, if you have selected the "Fraction of
hard disk capacity" option for automatic archiving.
With this option, the time period which the total archive can encompass
depends on the remaining free space in the partition. This determines how
far back you can access the tag logging data.
• Ensure that there is enough free space on the partition for the shared archive
directory so that the OS server can continue to swap out archive segments
even after process mode has ended on the central archive server.
We recommend the following to increase the performance of the archive server
when large amounts of data are involved:
• Use an archive server with several hard disks.
• Do not set the path of the database to the physical hard disk where the
Windows system is installed.

Increased performance and data security

Note the following:
• We recommend the use of RAID systems (RAID 0) to increase performance.
• We recommend the use of RAID systems (RAID 1) to increase data security
for the archive server.

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3.4.5 Configuring Redundancy for Redundant Servers

Introduction
You need to configure the redundancy monitoring for redundant servers in PCS 7.
• A local Ethernet network with an additional network adapter for the redundancy
communication needs to be established for the OS server and BATCH server.
• SIMATIC Route Control uses the terminal bus for the redundant
communication.

Additional information
You can find information about configuring fault-tolerant components, redundancy
and redundancy monitoring for redundant servers in the manual Process Control
System PCS 7; Fault-tolerant Process Control Systems.

3.4.6 Installing a PC for PCS 7 OS Web Option

Installation of PCS 7 OS Web Server and PCS 7 Web Client

All information and step-by-step instructions for installing PCS 7 OS Web server
and PCS 7 Web client can be found in the manual Process Control System PCS 7;
PCS 7 OS Web Option.

Additional information
• Section "Software Packages and Required License Key"

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3.4.7 Firewall in PC Stations

Windows firewall
PCS 7 uses its own internal firewall:
• Firewall from Windows XP Professional SP2
• Firewall from Windows Server 2003 SP1
The "SIMATIC Security Control" makes all of the necessary settings in the
exception list of the Windows firewall.
You can find more information about this in the section "How to Retro-activate the
Security Settings for PCS 7"

Requirement for using a firewall on the plant bus

You require a specific firmware version of the CP 443-1 to use a firewall on the
plant bus.
You can find additional information about this in the section "Components for
Connecting to the Terminal Bus/Plant Bus".

Additional information
• Section "Components for Connecting to the Terminal Bus/Plant Bus"
• Section "How to Retro-activate the Security Settings for PCS 7"
• Section "How to Change the Settings of the Windows Firewall for Open PCS 7"

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3.4.8 Reinstallation or Updating

If a PCS 7 software package is already installed on the PC, a dialog box for the
type of installation appears during the PCS 7 system setup. You can specify which
type of installation you require in this dialog box:
• Reinstallation
• Update

Reinstallation
A reinstallation allows you to install additional software packages on your PC.

Updating
An update replaces existing software packages with newer versions of the
software. Make sure that you select the latest software packages of the new
version.
Recommendation
Reboot the PC station before updating the PCS 7 software.

Note
Some software packages of PCS 7 automatically reboot the PC station during
updating.

Note
If you want to update a PCS 7 project from a previous version of PCS 7 with the
latest version of PCS 7, follow the procedure described in the manuals for the
software update.
You can find additional information in the manual Process Control System PCS 7;
Software Updates

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3.4.9 Removing PCS 7

Removing PCS 7
Use the "Remove PCS 7" function only to remove the PCS 7 software.

Recommendation
We recommend the following procedure:
1. Remove the license keys.
2. Save the required information.
3. Format the hard disk.
4. Reinstall the PC.

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3.5 Installing Drivers for PCS 7

3.5.1 Drivers for Communications Processors

Introduction
The PCS 7 system setup automatically installs the required drivers for the
communications processors. This requires that the communications processors be
inserted in the PC prior to installation of PCS 7.
If the type of communications processor changes after a PCS 7 installation, you
have to reinstall the driver for the communications processors from the PCS 7
Toolset DVD (SIMATIC NET PC software package).

Plug-and-play capability
The communications processors used for PCS 7 are plug-and-play compatible.
The required settings are made automatically when the PC starts up.

Note
If plug-and-play components are not detected, check the BIOS to ensure that
detection of plug-and-play components is activated. You can find additional
information about this in the documentation of the BIOS manufacturer.
Detection of plug-and-play components is activated by default for PCS 7 bundle
PCs.

Changing the bus protocols (Industrial Ethernet)

If you need to switch the protocol of a bus in a system (from TCP to ISO, for
example), you need to briefly set a mixed protocol (TCP and ISO) on the
engineering station.
You can then download the configuration data to the AS and the HMI systems.

Notice
Do not disable the TCP/IP and ISO protocols during operation since they are both
needed for the configured operation!

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3.5.1.1 How to Install Drivers for Communications Processors

Requirement
• The communications processors have been installed in the PC.

Procedure
1. Insert the DVD in the DVD drive.
2. Double-click "Setup.exe" to start the setup.
The PCS 7 system setup starts.
3. Work through the dialog boxes in the following order:

Step Setting Information about the Setting

1 Setup language ... for example, "English" and click "Next".
2 Welcome ... click "Next".
3 Read the readme ... if needed and click "Next".
4 Activate the software ... with the check box "I accept ... " and click "Next"
license agreement
5 Activate the setup type ... with the check box "Install" and click "Next"
6 Enter the user ... User name and Organization
information (company/identification number) and click "Next"
7 Activate the installation ... with the check box "User-defined Installation" and
type click "Next"
8 Activate the programs ... with the check boxes "SIMATIC NET PC Software"
and click "next"
9 Ready to install the ... "Install"
selections The installation of the software package starts and a
window shows its progress.

4. Close the dialog box when the installation is complete.

5. Restart the PC.

Note
Additional steps are required if a communications processor without a stand-alone-
processor has been subsequently installed: you can find additional information
about this in the section "How to Set Up Standard Communications Processors".

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3.5.1.2 How to Configure Standard Communications Processors

Settings for BCE and Softnet CPs

If the system has a separate bus (terminal bus and plant bus), we recommend that
you select the ISO protocol and disable the TCP/IP protocol for the plant bus.

Note
You select the protocol for the plant bus during configuration of the
communications processors in HW Config and/or NetPro.

Requirements
• PCS 7 has been installed.
• There is no communication.
• The user programs are closed.
• The network adapter is not CP 1613.
The CP 1613 uses another type of connection (S7 connection).

Procedure
1. Select the menu command Start > Settings > Network Connections.
2. Right-click the communications processor (connection) for the plant bus for
which you wish to disable the TCP/IP protocol, and select the menu command
Properties.
3. Deactivate the check box "Internet protocol (TCP/IP)" and in the area
"Components checked are used by this connection" activate
"SIMATIC Industrial Ethernet (ISO)" to use the ISO protocol. Click "OK".
You can ignore any messages to the effect that other services ("File and
Printer Sharing", "Client for Microsoft Network") will be disabledd.
4. For PCs with several network adapters:
- Select the menu command Advanced > Advanced Settings.
- Select the network connection to the terminal bus in the "Connections"
area.
- Move the selected network connection to the top position using the arrow
keys.
5. Click "OK" to close the dialog box.
6. Restart your PC to activate the settings.

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7. Select the menu command Start > Settings > Network Connections.
8. Clear the following check boxes for the communications processor on the plant
bus:
- "Client for Microsoft Network" check box
- "File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks" check box
9. Click "OK" to close the dialog box.

Note
Also refer to the notes in the WinCC Information System under the topic
"Special Communication Features for a Server with Several Network Adapters".

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3.5.1.3 How to Disable the Power Saving Options of Network Adapters

Introduction
Many modern network adapters support energy management features. You can
reduce energy consumption with these features.
The PC monitors the input devices for activity and shuts down the PC when it not
in use. The energy saving options are usually set so that a reboot is triggered on a
PCS 7 PC after approx. 4 to 6 hours or the PC is totally shut down.
We recommend you disable this function for PCs involved in the process mode.

Procedure
1. Windows Server 2003: select the menu command Start > Settings > Network
Connections.
2. Select the network connection.
3. Select the menu command File > Properties.
4. Select the "General" tab.
5. Click "Configure".
The dialog box "Properties of <network adapter>" opens.
6. Check in all the displayed tabs if the PC can disable the network card in order
to save power (see figure below).

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7. Disable the energy saving function.

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3.5.1.4 How to Prepare a Maintenance Station with CP 1613 for

Diagnostics

Introduction
If you monitor the network components on the plant bus with a maintenance station
and use the CP 1613 to access the plant bus of the server maintenance station,
the following steps need to be taken:
• Install the SIMATIC CP 1613 NDIS Adapter
• Configure the network settings for the SIMATIC CP 1613 NDIS adapter

Note
Perform these steps for each CP 1613 of the MS server.

Installing the SIMATIC CP 1613 NDIS adapter

You need to make the following settings on the MS server.
1. Select the menu command Start > Settings > Control Panel > Add
Hardware.
The "Hardware Wizard" dialog box opens.
2. Click "Next".
3. Click "Yes, I have already connected the hardware". Click "Next".
4. Select "Add a new hardware device" in the selection list. Click "Next".
5. Click "Install the hardware that I manually select from a list". Click "Next".
6. Select "Network adapters" from the selection list. Click "Next".
7. Select the following entries:
- In the Manufacturer area select "SIEMENS AG".
- In the Network Adapter area, select the entry "SIMATIC CP 1613 NDIS
Adapter".
8. Click "Next".
9. Click "Next".
The installation is carried out.
10. If a message about an error during the Windows Logo Test appears in the
"Hardware Installation" dialog box, ignore it. Click "Continue Installation".
11. Click "Finish".

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Result
The NDIS adapter is installed.

Configuring network settings for the SIMATIC CP 1613 NDIS adapter

You need to make the following settings on the MS server.
1. Select the menu command Start > Settings > Control Panel > Network
Connections.
The "Network Connections" dialog box opens.
2. Select the menu command View > Details.
3. Select the "SIMATIC CP 1613 NDIS Adapter" by right-clicking it.
Recommendation: select the menu command Rename from the context menu.
Enter a descriptive name such as "CP 1613_NDIS_Adapter_No_1".
Select the menu command Properties in the context menu.
4. Select the connection "Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)". Click "Properties".
The "Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties" dialog box opens.
5. Click "Use the following IP address".
Configure the:
- IP address
- Subnet mask
6. Click "OK."
7. Close the "(Network Connection) Properties" window.

Result
The network settings for the NDIS adapter are now applied.

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3.5.2 Additional Devices and Drivers for PCS 7

Introduction
If you want to use particular properties of PCS 7, additional drivers are available on
the PCS 7 Toolset DVD.

Overview of additional devices and drivers

Application Driver Driver Location on Additional Information

PCS 7 Toolset DVD
Multiple monitors Matrox Multi VGA Additional_Products\ Section "How to Activate a Multi-
on a single PC Drivers\Display\… VGA Graphic Card"
Acoustic or optical Horn module Required drivers are Configuration manual Process
transducer installed automatically Control System PCS 7; Operator
with PCS 7. Station
Signal transmitter Sound card Not included on the Section "How to Activate a Sound
PCS 7 Toolset DVD – Card"
installation medium for
sound card or default
Windows driver
Time-of-day signal Time reception Additional_Products\ Section "How to Activate the
via DCF77 service Drivers\DCF77 DCF77 Reception Service"
Smart cards Smart card reader Required drivers are WinCC Information System
installed automatically
with PCS 7.

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3.5.2.1 How to Activate a Multi-VGA Graphics Card

Configuring the requirements

1. Remove any previous drivers of your old graphics card, if necessary. When
doing so, the old graphics card must still be installed or the PC must have been
started in VGA mode. Select the menu command Start > Settings > Control
Panel > System. Select the "Hardware" tab, and click the "Device Manager"
button.
2. Select the graphics card in the "Display adapters" folder.
3. Select the menu command Action > Remove.
4. Select the Windows menu command Start > Shut Down.
5. Install the Multi-VGA card in the PC.
6. Restart the PC.
7. Select the following in the PC Setup (BIOS):
- "PCI VGA" as "Primary Display"
- Plug&Play

Procedure
1. Restart the PC.
2. When the Windows message "New hardware found" appears, set the
installation path to the path where the drivers for the respective graphics card
are located.
3. Install the driver for the Multi-VGA card.

Note
Do not install the driver for any onboard graphics controller at this stage.

4. Select the menu command Start > Settings > Control Panel > Display.
The "Display Properties" dialog box opens.
5. Select the "Settings" tab.
6. Click "Advanced".
The "Plug and Play Monitor and Matrox ... Properties" dialog box opens.
7. Select the tab for the multiple display (for example, Dualhead).
8. Set the multiple display.
9. When all monitors work with the Multi-VGA card, you can continue with the
Windows "New hardware found" dialog box and install the driver for any
onboard graphics controller. Then disable the newly detected but unnecessary
hardware in the Control Panel (Device Manager).

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3.5.2.2 How to Activate a Sound Card

Introduction
You can use standard sound cards to output acoustic messages. Wave files
(*.wav) created with common commercial software are played continuously until
the message is acknowledged.

Note
If several messages from different message classes occur, the associated sounds
are played simultaneously.

Requirements
• The sound card has been installed.
• The WAV file is on the computer.
• The WAV file supports Pulse Code Modulation format (mono/stereo).
• DirectX has been installed.

Procedure
1. Select the menu command Start > Settings > Control Panel.
2. Double-click on "Sounds and Audio Devices".
3. Select the "Audio" tab.
4. Select the sound module from the "Standard Device" list.

Additional information
You can find additional information about configuring and assigning sounds to
events in the configuration manual Process Control System PCS 7; Operator
Station.

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3.5.2.3 How to Activate the DCF77 Reception Service

DCF77 reception service

The DCF77 reception service performs the following tasks:
• Analyzes time signals from the DCF77 transmitter of the Physikalisch-
Technische Bundesanstalt in Mainflingen in Darmstadt, Germany
• Compares the time signals with the system time of the PC station
• Corrects the system time if necessary
A receiver module reads in the time signals in different ways. The reception service
expects the time signals over one of the serial ports of the PC station.

Note
You can use the "DCF77 Reception Service" application as a client application to
synchronize any number of PCs without the DCF77 module.

Requirement
The DCF77 receiver module has been connected to an available serial port on the
PC station.

Procedure
1. Select the folder Additional_Products > DCF77Client on the PCS 7 Toolset
DVD.
2. Start the "SETUP.exe" program.
3. Change the settings in the Control Panel if necessary.

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3.6 Licensing

3.6.1 Licensing and Authorization of the PCS 7 Software

Important terms
The following table shows concepts that are important for licensing:

Term Description
License A license provides the right to use products. This right is in the form of:
• CoL (Certificate of License)
• License key
CoL The CoL is a proof of the license. The product may only be used by the
(Certificate of owner of the license or an authorized person.
License)
License key The license key is the "technical form" of the license (also referred to as an
"electronic license stamp").
Authorization The authorization is a "technical representative" of a license that was
granted for older versions of the software packages. It has the same
function as a license key.

Note
In the following, we will only use the term license key even when an older
authorization is used for a product.

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License types
Each license consists of a basic license type and a license type.
The basic license type specifies the permissible installation and use of the
associated software with respect to the number of PC stations. The license type
specifies the restrictions placed on the use of the particular software.
• The following basic license types are available:

Basic License Type Description

Single license Use of the software with this license is permitted on any one
computer. The type of usage is defined by the certificate of license.
Floating license The use of the software with this license is permitted in the network
on any one computer. Repeated installation of the software is
allowed with this license.

• The following license types are available:

License Type Description

Unlimited License Use of the software with this license is unlimited.
Count relevant Use of the software with this license is limited to:
license • The number of tags stipulated in the agreement
Rental license Use of the software with this license is limited to:
• The number of operating hours stipulated in the agreement
• The number of days after first use as stipulated in the agreement
Note: the remaining time of use on the rental license is displayed in
the information area in the ToolTips taskbar.
Trial license Use of the software with this license is limited to:
• A maximum of 14 days, for instance
• A specific number of days after first use
• Use for testing and validation (exclusion of liability)
Pay per use license Use of the software with this license is limited to the user conditions
stipulated in the agreement.
Demo license Use of the software with this license is limited to:
• The number of operating hours stipulated in the agreement
• The number of days after first use as stipulated in the agreement
Note: the remaining time of use on the demo license is displayed in
the information area of the ToolTips task bar.
Contract license Use of the software with this license is unlimited.
Upgrade license An upgrade may demand specific requirements on the system status:
• An upgrade license allows you to convert an "older" version x
license to a version > x+... license.
• An upgrade may be required, for example, if you wish to
increase the planned quantities.

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Note
Not all products support all license types. In the Automation License Manager, you
can see which license form is valid for specific products.

PCS 7 without license key

You can use the PCS 7 Engineering Toolset software package for up to 14 days
as a trial version.

Note
You can activate trial mode (demo mode) when the software is used for the first
time.

Missing license key

A license key required by the software but not present in the network as a "valid"
license key is designated as a missing license key.

Automation License Manager

You can centrally manage all license keys using the Automation License Manager
software that is installed during the PCS 7 system setup.

Virus check

Note
You should always carry out a virus check on your programming device or PC
before installing or removing a license key.
You must deactivate the write protection on the license key disk for transferring the
license keys. For this reason, there is a risk that a virus could be transferred
between the hard disk and diskette.

Additional information
• Manual Automation License Manager

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3.6.2 How to Transfer License Keys

Introduction
The following license keys are transferred with the Automation License Manager
software:
• License keys for other licenses purchased at a later time
• License keys at other locations that cannot be accessed by the computer
applications

Optional storage locations for license keys

• License key diskettes
• Local storage media
• Storage media of connected computers
• Removable media (such as a USB stick, but not CD or DVD media)

Options for transferring license keys

The following options are available for transferring license keys between various
storage locations using the Automation License Manager:
• Drag-and-drop
• Cut-and-paste
• Offline transfer

Requirement
The Automation License Manager is started.

Using drag&drop
1. Select the view using the menu command View > Management.
2. Open the storage location on the local or network computer where you wish to
paste the license keys.
3. Open the storage location on the local or network computer where you wish to
remove the license keys.
4. Select the license keys and drag them to the folder where you wish to save the
license keys.
The license keys are now transferred.

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Using cut and paste

1. Select the view using the menu command View > Management.
2. Open the storage location on the local or network computer where you wish to
cut the license keys.
3. Select the menu command Edit > Cut.
4. Open the storage location on the local or network computer where you wish to
paste the license keys.
5. Select the menu command Edit > Paste.
The license keys are now transferred.

Using offline transfer

The online help for the Automation License Manager describes how to perform an
offline transfer of license keys.

Defective clusters on the hard disk

Note
Part of the protection method for license keys involves clusters on the target drive
which are identified as "defective" when the license keys are transferred. Do not
reconstruct these clusters or you will destroy the license keys.

Backup of all license keys

Using the Automation License Manager software, you can back up all license keys
to any license key diskette (authorization diskette).

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3.6.3 Selecting the Correct License Keys/Authorizations

Introduction
The configurable size of a PCS 7 system can be scaled using the number of
process objects (PO).
• The software product licenses for engineering stations, operator stations and
BATCH stations are therefore offered for a varying number of configurable
process objects (PO). You can increase this number at any time with additional
power packs.
• The licenses for a Route Control station are based on the number of activated
routes (material transport) in process mode.
• The licenses for SIMATIC PDM are offered for a various number of
configurable devices.

Note
Hereinafter, we use the term license key even for products that still use the older
authorizations.

Process objects
A process object is a process tag that is mapped onto a CFC chart. A process
object is therefore a functional unit of a process-oriented system.

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License increments
The following table shows the available system size increments (for each
component of the process control system).

Component of License increments Remarks

Process Control
System
Engineering system Engineering Max. PO: • Limits the sum of all process objects on the
(ES) • 250 ES
• 1000
• 2000
• Unlimited
Downloading Up to PO (tags): • The license type of these license keys is
to SIMATIC • 100 "Count relevant license".
stations • Limits the sum of process objects of all AS
• 250
license keys on the ES
• 600
• 750
• 1000
• 2000
• 10000
Operator station (OS) Max. PO: • Limited to 5,000 PO per single station system
• 250 • Limited to 8,500 PO per OS server
• 1000 • Maximum of 12 servers each with max. 5,000
• 2000 PO = 60,000 PO
• 3000
• 5000
• 8500
OS client • 128 WinCC RT (128)
Central archive server • 128 WinCC RT (128)
Archiving Number of archive tags: • You can archive a maximum of 1,000 archive
(OS server and • < 512 tags per second with an OS server.
central archive • 512 < 1500 • You can archive a maximum of 12,000
server) archive tags per second with a central
• 1500 < 5000
archive server.
• 5000 < 10000
The license for < 512 archive tags is included in
• 10000 < 30000 all OS server licenses. If you want to archive
• 30000 < 80000 more archive tags, all additional licenses up to
• 80000 < 120000 the desired capacity are required.

Maintenance station Max. asset tags Number of monitored hardware components

(MS) (hardware components): within a PCS 7 project
• 10 The license type of these license keys is "Count
• 100 relevant license".
• 1000

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Component of License increments Remarks

Process Control
System
PCS 7 OS Web Up to Web clients Number of Web clients on the OS Web server
Option • 3
• 10
• 25
• 50
Up to Web diagnostic clients
• 3
BATCH station Max. units: Number of units within a PCS 7 project
(batch processes) • 10 The number of units that can be processed
• 20 depends on the utilization of the BATCH server.
• 40
• 100
• Unlimited
Route Control station Max. routes Number of activated routes in process mode
(route control) • 30 (material transports)
• 31 to 100 The base of 30 active routes can be increased by
upgrading to the next highest level.
• 101 to 300
PDM Max. devices: Number of configurable devices
• 4
• 128
• 512
• 1024
• 2048
• Unlimited
SIMATIC PCS 7 Box Engineering Max. PO: • Limits the sum of all process objects on the
PCs • 250 ES
• 1000 • You can find additional information in this
table for the engineering system (ES)
• 2000
Operator Max. PO: • Limited to 2,000 PO per single station system
station • 250
• 1000
• 2000
Downloading Up to PO (tags): • The license type of these license keys is
to SIMATIC • 3 x 100 "Count relevant license".
stations • You can find additional information in this
table for the engineering system (ES).
PDM Max. devices: • Limited to 128 devices per SIMATIC
• 4 PCS 7 BOX 416
• 128

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Component of License increments Remarks

Process Control
System
Maintenance Asset tags • The license type of these license keys is
station (hardware "Count relevant license".
components): • You can find additional information in this
• 10 table for the maintenance station (MS).
• 100
BATCH Max. units: • Limited to 10 units per SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX
• 10 416

List of License Keys

An overview of the license keys can be found in the section
"Software Packages and Required License Key".

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3.6.4 Determining the Process Objects for the SIMATIC Station

License key for the AS

The required license key for all SIMATIC stations depends on the total number of
process objects loaded and configured in a project (multiproject).
The loaded process objects are evaluated during AS downloading. The following
procedure show you how to determine the number of process objects configured in
a project. With a multiproject, you need to determine the number per project and
sum them.
The following applies as of PCS 7 V7.0 SP1:
The number of loaded process objects in the SIMATIC stations is determined and
subtracted from the available process objects (countable license keys).
The number of available (remaining loadable) process objects is determined based
on the license keys through the Automation License Manager.

Requirement
SIMATIC Manager is open.

Procedure
1. Select the multiproject in the Component view.
2. Select the menu command Options > Charts > Configured Process
Objects.
The "Configured Process Objects" dialog box opens.

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Result
The number of configured process objects for following plant areas are displayed in
the "Configured Process Objects" dialog box:
• Multiproject
• Project
• SIMATIC station

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3.6.5 Determining the Process Objects for the Engineering Station

License key for engineering

OCM-relevant process objects in the project are process objects that can be
monitored with the OS.
The license key for engineering provides the number of process objects that you
can configure in the CFC as "OCM-relevant process objects in the project".

Procedure
You can determine the number of configured process objects as follows:
1. Open any chart in CFC.
2. Select the menu command Options > Chart Reference Data.
The "Chart Reference Data" dialog box opens.
3. Select the menu command View > Statistics.

Result
You will find the number of "Process objects (PO) [ x ]" and the scale of the license
key in the "Process objects (PO) in the project" path. The following figure shows an
example.

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3.6.6 Determining the Process Objects for the Operator Station

License key for process objects

License keys for operator stations are differentiated as follows:
• RT license keys
RT license keys permit unlimited (in terms of time) use of WinCC in process
mode (runtime mode). You can use the editors only in demo mode for a limited
time.
• RC license keys
RC license keys permit the use of WinCC in process mode (runtime mode) and
configuration mode with no time limits.
You can use this license key to operate and monitor the a defined number of
configured process objects with the operator station.
Projects that use SIMATIC BATCH require a greater number of process objects.

License key for archive values

This license key for archive values permits you to archive a certain number of
archive values with the operator station. The basic package is supplied with a
license key for 512 archive values.
The required license key for archiving archive values in the OS project depends on
the number of values configured for archiving.

License key names

The license key RT (x) / RC (x) indicates how many external tags are allowed.
Example 1: WINCC RC (5000)
The following configuration (RC) is possible with this license key:
• Up to 5000 process objects
• Up to 512 archive values
Example 2: WINCC User Archive (10000)
This license key permits you to increase the number of archive values that can be
configured for the archive server to 10000.

License key for OS clients

A license key (WinCC RT PO client) is required for process mode on the OS
clients.

Requirement
The project of the OS is open in the WinCC Explorer.

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Procedure
If you have executed the "Compile OS" function in SIMATIC Manager, you can
obtain the number of configured process objects in WinCC Explorer as follows:
Determining the Number of Process Objects
1. Select the OS in WinCC Explorer:
You can find the number of configured process objects in the lower right of the
dialog box.
An example with "process objects 578" is depicted in the following figure.

Determining the Number of Archive Values

1. Open the "Tag Logging" editor in the WinCC Explorer.
You can find the number of configured archive values in the lower right of the
dialog box.
An example with 129 archive values from 10000 authorized archived values is
depicted in the following figure.

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Expansion with power packs

Powerpacks enable you to increase the number of archive values that can be
configured.
Example:
If you need approximately 20000 archive values for archiving, install the
powerpacks for 1500 to 30000 archive values in addition to the basic license key.
You require the following powerpacks in addition to the basic license key:
• Powerpack 512 < 1500 configurable archive values
• Powerpack 1500 < 5000 configurable archive values
• Powerpack 5000 < 10000 configurable archive values
• Powerpack 10000 < 30000 configurable archive values

Insufficient license key

Note
If you open a project with an insufficient number of configurable process objects,
the OS program automatically switches to the demonstration mode.
When an RT/RC license key is installed on a client, the maximum number of
configurable process values is always permitted since the number of configurable
process values is checked only on the server.

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3.6.7 Determining the Process Objects for the Central Archive Server

Introduction
The archive values of all OS servers in a PCS 7 plant are archived on a central
archive server. The number of licensed archive values is derived from the sum of
archive values from all OS servers.

License keys for the central archive server

The following license keys are required for the central archive server:
• License key for operating an OS client: WinCC RT PO Client
• License key for the software package "StoragePlus": WinCC StoragePlus
• For viewing archived data: StoragePlus Viewer

Determining the Number of Archive Values on an OS Server

1. Open the "Tag Logging" editor in the WinCC Explorer.
You can find the number of configured archive values in the lower right of the
dialog box.
An example with 129 archive values from 10000 authorized archived values is
depicted in the following figure.

2. Determining the number of archive values of all OS servers

Note
When using redundant OS servers, the number of archive values must be doubled.

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3.6.8 Determining the Asset Tags (Hardware Components) for the

Maintenance Station

License key for maintenance station

The license type of these license keys is "Count relevant license". The licensed
scope is added together when several license keys are installed.
• A defined number of diagnostic objects (asset tags) can be operated and
monitored with this license key.
Example: Maintenance RT (100)
The license key is sufficient for the diagnosis of up to 100 hardware components
with one maintenance station. Up to 300 hardware components can be diagnosed
with three maintenance RT (100) license keys on one maintenance station.

Diagnostic-capable Components
The following components with diagnostics capability are considered asset tags in
a PCS 7 project:
• PC stations
• Network components with diagnostics capability (e.g., switches)
• Automation systems (CPU)
• Distributed I/O (ET 200 station)
• Field devices with diagnostics capability

Requirement
SIMATIC Manager is open.

Procedure
1. Select the multiproject in the Plant view.
2. Select the menu command Options > Plant Hierarchy > Log > Configured
Objects.
The "Configured Diagnostic Objects" dialog box opens.

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Result
The number of configured diagnostic objects (asset tags) and the licensed
diagnostic objects (asset tags) are displayed in the "Configured Diagnostic
Objects" dialog box.

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3.6.9 Determining the Units for the BATCH Station

License key for BATCH station

A defined number of units can be operated and monitored with this license key.
The number of units that can be processed depends on the utilization of the
BATCH server.
Example: BATCH server (20)
The license key for BATCH server is sufficient for configuring up to 20 units.

Requirement
• SIMATIC Manager is open.

Procedure
1. In the SIMATIC Manager, select the multiproject/project for which you want to
determine the number of configured units.
2. Select the menu command Options > SIMATIC BATCH..
The "Configure BATCH Process Cell ..." dialog box opens.
3. Select the "BATCH Process Cell" folder in the tree view.
4. In the "Process Cell" section, click "Check validity".
5. In the "Protocol" group, activate the "Validate" check box.
6. Click "Display".

Result
A log file opens in the Internet Explorer.
• If the "Check validity" or "Compile" function shows an error in the configuration,
you must correct the error and determine the process objects again.
• When the configuration is free of errors, you will find the number of units
configured in the multiproject/project in the table under the heading "Units".
• You can determine the number of configurable units based on the license keys
through the Automation License Manager.

Example of a layout for a log file:

Process cell Units Log Date, time Result

<process cell 11 Plausibility <Date time> 0 errors, 0 warnings
name>
No. ID Error Warning Remedy

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3.6.10 Determining the Routes for the Route Control Station

License key for Route Control station

For the process mode of SIMATIC Route Control, the number of active routes
(material transports) is relevant and not the number of configured routes. The
number of routes active in process mode is based on the process.
Example: Route Control Server (300)
This is the license key for a Route Control server in which 300 routes can be
simultaneously active in process mode.

Determination of the route increments

The status bar of the Route Control Center shows how many routes were active
simultaneously after a restart of the Route Control server.

Insufficient license key – Server license key is installed

Note
If the Route Control server detects a license key for 30, 100 or 300 routes during
startup, the maximum number of simultaneous material transports route will be
limited to this value. When the server receives the 31st, 101st or 301st transport
request, the Route Control Center reports that the license key is missing or that the
limit has been exceeded. The Route Control server continues to operate.

Insufficient license key – Server license key is not installed

If no license key is installed on the Route Control server, the server is limited to a
maximum of 300 routes (maximum limit). Since information about the actual size of
the system is lacking on the Route Control server, it makes an estimate on the safe
side - you can continue to operate the system even when there is no license. The
lack of a license is displayed in the Route Control Center.

New license
Restart the Route Control server after you have installed the license.

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3.7 Preparation of PC Stations

3.7.1 Preparing PC Stations - An Overview

Introduction
After installing the PCS 7 software, configure and set up the communication
interfaces.

Requirements
• The PCS 7 software and PCS 7 hardware have been installed.
• The communications processors have been installed.

Note
To commission SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX, use the manual Process Control System
PCS 7, SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX.

Overview of the individual steps

To enable you to configure, download and test all automation systems and PC
stations (OS, BATCH) of a PCS 7 project from a central engineering station (ES),
make the following settings on all PC stations.
Make these settings on the central engineering station, too.

Step What?
1 Creating the "Logon_Administrator" User Group for SIMATIC Logon
2 Assigning the SQL Access Permissions for OS Users
3 Setting the Language for a User (MUI)
4 Setting the Communication Modules
5 Configuring the PC station in the Configuration Console
6 Setting the Standard Network Adapters
7 Changing the Transmission Rates and Operating Modes in the PC Network
8 Installing Security Patches, Hotfixes, Service Packs
9 Activating the Security Settings for PCS 7
10 Activating the Firewall Settings for Open PCS 7
11 Activating Redundancy for Fault-tolerant PCs
12 Downloading the Network Configuration to the PC Stations

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3.7.2 Setting Up User Groups and Users

Introduction
You must now configure user groups and users for the PCS 7 applications.

User management options

Distinguish between the following:
• User management in Windows, without SIMATIC Logon:
- User management on a single PC
- User management performed from a central location in Windows (PCs in a
domain)
• User management expanded to include SIMATIC Logon
Many PCS 7 applications support central user management with the
SIMATIC Logon software of PCS 7, which is based on the basic mechanism of
Windows user management. SIMATIC Logon provides the following
enhancements for user management:
- User management expanded to include SIMATIC Logon can be performed
from a central location in Windows (PCs in a domain)
- User management expanded to include SIMATIC Logon on a single PC

Setting up Windows users for PCS 7

The user who installs the PCS 7 components, is automatically entered as a user of
these components in Windows management.
If you wish to authorize additional users to use a PCS 7 component, you need to
set up these users and assign them to the corresponding PCS 7 components (user
groups).
You can find additional information about this in the manuals:
• Manual SIMATIC; SIMATIC STEP 7
• Online help WinCC Information System
• Manual Process Control System PCS 7; SIMATIC BATCH
• Manual Process Control System PCS 7; SIMATIC Route Control
• Manual SIMATIC; SIMATIC Logon

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Basic procedure
• The following applies to all configuration options for users and user groups:
You should define the users and user groups available on the respective
Windows server and define the passwords from a central location in Windows.
• The following applies to defining user roles with the SIMATIC Logon:
You can assign users and user groups particular roles within some PCS 7
applications (for example, SIMATIC BATCH).
Example: SIMATIC BATCH
- User rights in a user role (global)
- Permitted user roles per computer (for each specific computer)
- Permitted user roles per plant unit (for each specific unit)
• The PCS 7 applications are supplied with data on the user who is currently
logging on via a central logon service and are informed about any logon
changes.

Basic procedure in a Windows domain

Note
If you wish to add users and groups to a domain, the domain administrator must
perform this task. This administrator must have the necessary experience and
authorization to administer the network.

Additional information
• Manual Process Control System PCS 7; SIMATIC BATCH
• Manual Process Control System PCS 7; SIMATIC Route Control
• Manual SIMATIC; SIMATIC STEP 7
• Manual SIMATIC; SIMATIC Logon
• Online help WinCC Information System

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3.7.3 How to Create User Groups for SIMATIC Logon

Introduction
If you use SIMATIC Logon for access protection in a PCS 7 plant, you need to set
up the "Logon_Administrator" user group.

Procedure
1. Select the menu command Start > Settings > Control Panel >
Administrative Tools > "Computer Management" dialog box.
2. In the tree view, select "System > Local Users and Groups > Groups".
3. Select the menu command Action > New Group.
- Create user groups corresponding to their roles (for example, operator,
service personnel, manager).
- If you want to use the functions of SIMATIC Logon, create the
"Logon_Administrator" group.
4. In the tree structure, select "System > Local Users and Groups > Users".
5. Use the menu command Action > New User to set up all users (with
password) and user groups in the Windows network (Windows server).

Requirements for defining user roles with SIMATIC Logon

• SIMATIC Logon has been installed on every computer containing a PCS 7
application.
• The "Logon_Administrator" group has been created on a PC (logon computer).

Information on additional procedure

• You can find instructions for setting up user roles and assigning them to
defined Windows user groups using SIMATIC Logon in the SIMATIC;
SIMATIC Logon; SIMATIC Electronic Signature manual.
• Any additional setting requirements can be found in the documentation for the
applications that use SIMATIC Logon for administering access.

Additional information
• Manual SIMATIC; SIMATIC Logon

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3.7.4 How to Assign the SQL Access Permissions for OS Users

Introduction
Since Microsoft SQL Server 2005 does not support creating of user groups, you
must enter all members of the "SIMATIC HMI" user group into the following user
group:
"SQLServer2005MSSQLUser$<COMPUTERNAME>$WINCC"

Requirement
• The local users for PCS 7 process mode have been created.
• The local users for PCS 7 process mode are members of the "SIMATIC HMI"
user group.

Procedure
1. Select the menu command Start > Settings> Control Panel > Administrative
Tools > "Computer Management" dialog box.
2. In the tree, select the folder System > Local Users and Groups > Users.
All local users are shown in the detail window.
3. Check that all local users for process mode have been created.
4. In the tree, select the folder System > Local Users and Groups > Groups.
All local groups are shown in the detail window.
5. Select the group
"SQLServer2005MSSQLUser$<COMPUTERNAME>$WINCC".
6. Select the menu command Action > Add Member... .
The "Properties of SQLServer2005..." dialog box opens.
7. Click "Add".
The "Select Users, Computers or Groups" dialog box opens.
8. Enter the members of the "SIMATIC HMI" user group as users in the group
"SQLServer2005MSSQLUser$<COMPUTERNAME>$WINCC".

Additional information
• Online help WinCC Information System

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3.7.5 How to Set the Language for a User (MUI)

Introduction
To work with PCS 7 optimally, we recommend that you make all the language
settings that meet the needs for the specific system.
You can select the following user interface languages for the engineering system
and process mode in PCS 7:
• German
• English
• French
• Italian
• Spanish

Requirement
An operating system with a Multilanguage User Interface is installed.

Note
When installing the central archive server and StoragePlus, set the same language
for the logged on user and the default user.

Procedure
1. Select the menu command Start > Settings > Control Panel > Regional and
Language Options.
2. Open the "Regional Settings" tab.
Recommendation: make the settings based on your PCS 7 plant.
3. Select the "Languages" tab.
4. Select the desired language in the drop-down list box in the "Language used in
menus and dialogs" area.

Note
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5. If you want to use this language for the default user (all new users), perform
the following steps:
- Select the "Advanced" tab.
- Recommendation: In the "Languages for programs that do not support
Unicode" area, select the language with you wish to install PCS 7 from the
drop-down list.
- Recommendation: In the "Code page conversion table" area, activate the
check box for the language with you wish to install PCS 7.
- In the "Default user account settings" area, select the "Apply all settings to
the current user account and to the default user profile" check box.
- Restart the PC.

Note
After installing the central archive server and StoragePlus, you can change the
language setting for default user.

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3.7.6 How to Configure Communications Modules

Introduction
In the following you select the communications processor you use to configure the
PC stations.

Setting the network connection to the terminal bus

Note
If you use a PC station as a single-station system with no connection to other PC
stations, the following steps do not need to be taken.

1. Select "My Computer" in the tree view of Windows Explorer.

2. Select the "Simatic Shell" folder.
3. Select the menu command Settings from the context menu.
The "Selection Terminal Bus" dialog box opens.
4. In the "Network Adapter" group, select the communication module you wish to
use for the communication on the terminal bus.
5. Click "OK".

Notice
When you confirm the next dialog box, the network connection to this PC station is
interrupted briefly.

6. Confirm the next dialog box.

The network adapter is reinitialized.

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Configuring redundant network adapters

1. Select the menu command Start > Settings > Network Connections.
The "Network Connections" dialog box opens.
2. Select the menu command Advanced > Advanced Settings.
The "Advanced Settings" dialog box opens.
3. Select the "Adapters and Bindings" tab.
4. Ensure that the connection by which the PC station should communicate on
the terminal bus is at the top of the "Connections" list. If necessary, move this
connection to the top of the list.

Note
When using redundant network adapters, the shared TEAM connection must be
listed at the top.

Notice
After installing new network adapters, the most recently entered connection is at
the top of the selection list.
Ensure that the connection by which the PC station should communicate on the
terminal bus is at the top of the selection list.

5. Click "OK".

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3.7.7 How to Configure the PC Station in the Configuration Console

Introduction
In the following you check or assign the addresses on the plant bus and select the
access point for downloading and configuring the PC stations.
You perform the following steps:
• PC stations on the plant bus
Check or assign the addresses of the network adapters:
- PC station on the plant bus connected via the CP 1613 communications
processor
- PC station on the plant bus connected via standard network adapter (only
when the ISO protocol is used on the plant bus)
• All PC stations:
- Select an access point for each PC station.

Requirement
The "Set PC Station" configuration console has been opened with the menu
command Start > SIMATIC > SIMATIC NET > Set PC Station.

PC station on the plant bus connected via a CP 1613 communications processor

If the PC station on the plant bus should communicate via a CP 1613
communications processor, perform the following tasks for all CP 1613:

Note
The first two steps beginning with "Standard" are not required if you have installed
the PCS 7 software on the PC station for the first time.

1. "Standard": In the tree view, select "Modules > [Network Adapter for
communication with the plant bus] > General".
2. "Standard": Set the mode to "PG mode" for every PC network module that you
want to configure.
3. In the tree view, select "Modules > [Network Adapter for communication with
the plant bus] > Address".
4. Set the address (either TCP/IP or MAC address depending on the protocol).

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PC station on the plant bus connected via a standard network adapter

If you want to use the ISO protocol on the plant bus but you do not know the
MAC address of the network adapter, perform the following tasks for all standard
network adapters:
1. In the tree view, select "Modules > [Network Adapter for communication with
the plant bus] > Address".
2. Note the MAC address. You will need this address to configure the PC station.

Selecting an access point for each PC station

Perform the following tasks for all PC stations:
1. Select the "Access Points" folder in the tree view.
2. Select "S7ONLINE" in the selection list.
3. Select the menu command File > Properties.
The "S7ONLINE" dialog box opens.
4. Select "PC internal (local)" from the "Assigned Interface Parameter
Assignments" list.
5. Click "OK".

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3.7.8 How to Make the Settings for Standard Network Adapters

Procedure
If you want to use the TCP/IP protocol on the plant bus, you will need to perform
the following tasks for all standard network adapters on the plant bus:
1. Select the menu command Start > Settings > Network Connections.
The "Network Connections" dialog box opens.
2. Select the plant bus in the "Network Connections" dialog box.
3. Select the menu command File > Properties.
4. Select "Internet Protocol TCP/IP" in the selection list.
5. Click "Properties".
6. Configure the TCP/IP address:
Typically: select the "Use following IP address:" check box
- Specify the IP address.
- Enter the subnet mask.
7. Click "OK".
The TCP/IP addresses are configured.

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3.7.9 How to Change the Transmission Rate and the Operating Mode
in the PC Network

Introduction
For communication in a network, you must ensure that the following parameters
are uniformly set for all network nodes:
• Transmission rate
• Operating mode

Note
Siemens devices are set at the factory to ensure that the parameters for the
transmission rate and the operating mode are automatically detected (auto
negotiation).
Changing this setting is only required if communication takes place between
nodes in the network that do not have access to auto negotiation.

Automatic detection of the transmission rate and the operating mode

Auto negotiation is understood as the automatic detection/negotiation of the
transmission rate (10/100 Mbps) and the operating mode (full duplex/half duplex).
• Full duplex is an operating mode with bidirectional data exchange where the
communication partners can independently transfer data on the transmission
network.
• Half duplex is an operating mode with bidirectional data exchange where only
one communication partner can transfer data on the transmission network at a
time.

Requirement
Changing the auto negotiation setting is required if communication must take place
in the network with nodes that do not have access to auto negotiation.

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Assigning parameters for network nodes

Location Network Node Access the Parameter Parameter Setting

Assignment Dialog Box
PC Communications processor 1. Start > SIMATIC > Select the options for
CP 1613 SIMATIC NET > Set PC duplex mode and
Station transmission rate.
2. PC Station > Modules
> Network Parameters
PC INTEL network adapter 1. Start > Settings > Set the values for the
setting (or similar standard Control Panel > property.
network adapters) Administrative Tools >
Typical naming of the
Computer
property (depending on the
Management > Device
Manager > Network network module you are
Adapters using):
2. Select the network • Speed and duplex
adapter. mode
3. File > Properties • Link speed & duplex
4. "Advanced" tab
Switches SCALANCE X400 • Configuration via Telnet Port configuration
SCALANCE X200 or Web Based
Management (WBM)
ESM
• Call the parameter
OSM
assignment dialog box
for the switch via
Internet Explorer:
http : \\<TCP-IP
address>
AS Communications processor HW Config: in the "Transmission
CP 443-1 Properties of the CP443-1 > medium / Duplex" drop-
"Options" tab > "Individual down list (default settings:
Network Settings" group Automatic setting)

Additional information
• Operating instructions SIMATIC NET; Industrial Ethernet Switches SCALANCE
X-400
• Configuration manual SIMATIC NET; Industrial Ethernet Switches SCALANCE
X-400

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3.7.10 Installing Security Patches, Hotfixes, Service Packs

Introduction
Security patches, hotfixes and service packs are software packages used to
correct security problems, undesired properties in software, etc.
Information is provided with the software package explaining the properties that
needed to be changed and the requirements for its installation.

Microsoft Security Patches

Siemens tests the compatibility of Microsoft security patches for the Microsoft
operating system, the SQL server and Internet Explorer. You can find the latest
security patches for the PCS 7 versions with the following link:
http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/22754447

Additional information
• Section "How to Install Service Packs for the Operating System"

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3.7.11 How to Retro-activate the Security Settings for PCS 7

Introduction
Perform the following tasks if you want to activate the security settings.

Notice
When the PCS 7 system is operated in a domain, the security settings must be
coordinated over the entire domain. Coordinate the security settings with the
appropriate Administrator.

Requirement
You are logged on to the PC station as an administrator.

Procedure
If you want to make the settings required for PCS 7 on a PC at a later point in time,
perform the following steps:
1. Select the menu command Start > SIMATIC > SimaticSecurityControl > All
Settings.
The "Simatic Security Control" dialog box opens.
2. Read the information in the lower section of the "SIMATIC Security Control"
dialog box and select the appropriate button.
- "Save" button
The settings are not applied. The settings that can be applied to PCS 7 are
saved in an XML file.
- "Print" button
The settings are not applied. The settings that can be applied to PCS 7 are
sent to the printer.
- "Apply" button
The settings are applied.
- "Close" button
The settings are not applied.

Activating the Firewall

The status of the Windows firewall remains unchanged.

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3.7.12 How to Change the Settings of the Windows Firewall for Open
PCS 7

Introduction
The following settings are only required if PC stations that communicate with the
PCS 7 plant via Open PCS 7 are located outside the local network (subnet) of the
PCS 7 plant.

Procedure
1. Select the menu command Start > Settings > Control Panel > Windows
Firewall.
The "Windows Firewall" dialog box opens.
2. Select the "Exceptions" tab.
3. Activate the following check boxes in the "Programs and Services" list:
- For a connection via OPC: "CCEServer" check box
- For a connection via OLE DB: "SQL Server 2005" check box
4. Click "Edit".
The "Edit Program" dialog box opens.
5. Click "Change Area...".
The "Change Area" dialog box opens.
6. Activate the "User-defined list" check box.
7. Enter the subnets with which the PC stations communicate in the input box.
8. Click "OK" in the dialog boxes until the "Windows Firewall" dialog box closes.

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3.7.13 How to Activate Redundancy for Fault-Tolerant PCs

Additional steps are required to configure redundant stations.

• You need to connect redundant stations with a redundancy cable. The
redundant stations are the PC stations of a pair (server and single station
systems).
• With a server-client architecture, you need to assign the clients to the servers.

Redundancy cable for PC stations

Use a null-modem cable on the COM interface for the redundancy connection
network cable (cross-over cable) to an additional Ethernet network adapter or for
OS servers.

Additional steps for servers and signal station systems (OS, BATCH)
Configure redundant pairs:
1. Connect the PCs with a redundancy cable.
2. Follow the corresponding instructions provided in the function manual Process
Control System PCS 7; Fault-Tolerant Process Control Systems.

Additional steps for clients (OS, BATCH)

Connect the clients with the redundant servers:
1. Follow the corresponding instructions provided in the function manual
Process Control System PCS 7; Fault-Tolerant Process Control Systems.

Additional steps for SIMATIC Route Control

1. Follow the corresponding instructions provided in the manual
Process Control System PCS 7; SIMATIC Route Control.

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3.7.14 Downloading the Network Configuration to the PC Stations

Introduction
To enable you to configure, download and test all automation systems and PC
stations (OS, BATCH, RCS) of a PCS 7 project from a central engineering station
(ES), make the following network settings and download the configuration to all PC
stations.

Additional information
The required steps for doing this are described in the configuration manual
Process Control System SIMATIC PCS 7; Engineering System.

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3.8 Notes on Add-ons and Utilities

3.8.1 Overview of Add-on Programs and Utilities for PCS 7

Introduction
This section provides you with information on add-ons and utilities for PCS 7.

Overview
• Add-ons:
- Remote Diagnostics Functions
- Virus Scanners
- Burning Software
- DiagMonitor
• Utilities:
- Screen Savers
- Defragmentation Programs

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3.8.2 Remote Diagnostics Functions

Options for remote diagnostics and remote administration of a PCS 7 plant

We recommend you use the operating system features "NetMeeting" for remote
diagnostics of PCS 7 plants and for administrative access on PC stations with
Windows XP Professional and Windows Server 2003.
You can find additional information about this in the online help for the operating
system.

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Transmission routes
The data can be transmitted along the following routes:
• Telephone line (modem)
• TCP/IP connection (system-internal network connection)

Security requirements
If you wish to perform remote diagnostics in a PCS 7 plant, you need to protect the
this plant against unauthorized access.
Several measures are required to realize a security concept. Optimal protection is
only provided with all security measures as a whole.
You can find additional information about this in the manual Process Control
System PCS 7; Security Concept PCS 7; Recommendations and Information.

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3.8.3 Virus Scanners

Virus scanners
Virus scanners approved for PCS 7 can be installed subsequently.
The following virus scanners are approved for PCS 7:
• Symantec AntiVirus Corporate Edition V10.0 (Norton Antivirus)
• McAfee VirusScan Enterprise V8.0i
• Trend Micro OfficeScan Corporate Edition V7.0

Virus protection

Notice
Only copy scanned data to a PC station.

3.8.4 Burning Software

Introduction
No devices are used on PC stations for archiving data in the process mode due to
performance reasons. We recommend you only use devices for archiving data
(such as a CD/DVD burner) on the engineering station.

Bundle PC
Burner software is provided with the engineering station bundle. This burner
software can be installed at a later point in time.
Follow the manufacturer instructions for installing the burner software.

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3.8.5 DiagMonitor

Introduction
The DiagMonitor software is used for early detection and reporting of hardware and
temperature problems on the SIMATIC PC. Messages can appear via:
• E-mail
• SMS
• Ethernet (SNMP)
• OPC (forwarded to the SIMATIC software applications)
• Web browser
• The DiagMonitor software monitors, reports, alarms and visualized application-
specific operating states on SIMATIC PCs.

Hardware requirements
Only SIMATIC PCs can be used as monitored computers:
• SIMATIC Box PC 620
• SIMATIC Box PC 620 V2
• SIMATIC Box PC 627
• SIMATIC Box PC 840
• SIMATIC Box PC 840 V2
• SIMATIC Rack PC 840
• SIMATIC Rack PC 840 V2
• SIMATIC Microbox PC 420
• SIMATIC Panel PC 477
• SIMATIC Panel PC 670
• SIMATIC Panel PC 677
• SIMATIC Panel PC 870
• SIMATIC Panel PC 877
• SIMATIC Rack PC IL 40 S
• SIMATIC Rack PC IL 40 S V2
• SIMATIC Rack PC IL 43
• SIMATIC Panel PC IL 70
• SIMATIC Panel PC IL 77

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Software requirements
The DiagMonitor software can be used with the following operating systems:
• Microsoft Windows XP
• Microsoft Windows Server 2003
• Microsoft Windows XP Embedded (SIMATIC PC configuration)

Restrictions

Note
Remote monitoring is only possible via the TCP/IP Internet protocol since the
required SNMP protocol is available in this protocol family.

Installing the DiagMonitor software

1. Insert the PCS 7 Toolset DVD in the DVD drive.
2. In the Windows Explorer, open the folder Additional_Products >
DiagMonitor.
3. Start the Setup.exe file.
4. Select the setup language in which the installation should be performed.
5. Click "OK".
The "SIMATIC PC DiagMonitor Setup" dialog box opens.
6. Follow the instructions on the screen.
If you do not want to install the DiagMonitor software in the suggested
destination folder, you can change the path at any time using the "Browse"
button.

Three installation options are provided in the "Setup Type" window:

- Selection
Only the components you select in the setup are installed.
- Development
The development installation only installs components that enable
development of custom monitoring applications.
- Full
All components are installed in a full installation. This includes all the
components in the selection and development setups.
7. Click "Next".

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8. Click "Next".
The "Prompt" dialog box opens.
9. If you want to configure the SMS service, answer this question with "Yes" and
select your service provider.
You can find additional information about this in the following section:
10. End the installation with "Close". You need to restart Windows or reboot your
computer before beginning work with the program.

Configuring the SMS service

1. Select the menu command Control Panel > Computer Management >
Services and Applications > Services.
2. Double-click on "SNMP Service" or "SNMP" to the open the properties dialog.
3. Open the "Security" tab.
4. Select the following options:

If you activate the following make the following settings:

option,
"Accept SNMP packages" No other settings are required.
from every host
"Accept SNMP packages" • Monitored station:
from this host The local address or the local computer name and the
address of the maintenance servers (both addresses
with redundant MS servers)
• Maintenance server:
Local address or local computer name

5. Enter the name used in the configuration with read/write rights under
"Accepted Community Name".

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Configuring the DiagMonitors

Note
The "Management Station" configuration tool of the diagnostic monitor can only be
started with administrator rights. Perform the configuration on all stations to be
monitored.

6. Select the menu command Start > SIMATIC > PC DiagMonitor >
Management Station. The "SIMATIC PC DiagMonitor" dialog box opens.
7. Make the following settings:
Select the menu command Station > Add and select "local station".
- If desired, configure the required events, for example, cyclical operating
hour alarms (optional setting).
- If you want to deactivate the automatic start of the "SIMATIC PC
DiagMonitor" Management Station when logging on, delete the entry
"Management Station" under Start > Program Files > Startup.

3.8.6 Screen Savers

Using a screen saver

It is not recommended to use a screen saver on the PC with PCS 7 for the
following reasons:
• The screen saver takes CPU time and can lead to a system overload.
• The screen saver reduces the continuously usable RAM. It is known that some
screen savers do not release the memory area they use.
If you use a screen saver, you should disable it when running PCS 7.

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3.8.7 Defragmentation programs

Using defragmenters
Defragmentation programs are used to optimize the time it takes to access a hard
disk.

Notice
Defragmentation programs that move fixed blocks on a hard disk can destroy
license key files and the files required for the authorization of software packages.
Recommendation
Always exclude authorizations from the defragmentation.

Excluding authorizations/license keys from processing

You have the following options to exclude authorizations/license keys from
optimization procedures:
• Transfer all authorizations/license keys to an authorization diskette / license
key diskette.
• Transfer all authorizations/license keys to a partition that will not be
defragmented (a backup partition, for example).

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A.1 Software Packages for Basic Engineering

Brief description of the basic engineering applications

The following applications for basic engineering are installed by the PCS 7 system
setup from the PCS 7 Toolset DVD. License keys are required for use.
For additional information please refer to the section "Licensing and authorization
of the PCS 7-Software".

Applications Brief Description

Automation License For transferring and managing license keys.
Manager
STEP 7 Basic Engineering for PCS 7:
• SIMATIC Manager for managing the objects of the project
• HW Config for hardware configuration
• NetPro for network configuration
SCL Structured Control Language (S7-SCL)
High-level language for programming user function blocks, complying with
IEC 61131-3
CFC Continuous Function Chart (CFC) - graphic configuration of continuous
automation functions complying with IEC 61131-3 including testing and
commissioning functions
SFC Sequential Function Chart (SFC) - graphic configuration of batch production
processes (sequences) with testing and commissioning functions
PH Plant Hierarchy (PH) - representation of a project in a plant view - allows
technicians to recognize project resources more easily
IEAPO • ProcessObject view (PO) - enables you to view basic control data based on
the process.
• Import-Export-Assistant (IEA)
You can find additional information about this in the section "Optional
Software Packages"
PCS 7 Library Standardized process control libraries with pre-programmed and tested blocks
and drivers for hardware (for example blocks for I/O modules)

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Applications Brief Description

WinCC Visualization and configuration software containing standards for fast
implementation of visualization tasks ranging from simple to complex in both
single user and multiuser systems.
AS-OS Engineering AS/OS connection for faceplates, messages, and archive tags
PV InsInfo Server A tool that supplies the WinCC tag browser with the ES tags
SIMATIC NET PC Software components for configuring and detecting the network adapters installed
software in the PC
BATCH Engineering Components for BATCH Engineering:
BATCH Base, BATCH Builder, BATCH Blocks, BATCH WinCC Client Options,
BATCH WinCC Server Options, BATCH Getting Started
You can find additional information about this in the section
"Software Packages for SIMATIC BATCH".
Route Control Components for Route Control Engineering:
Engineering Route Control Base, Route Control Engineering, Route Control Library,
Route Control Faceplates
You can find additional information about this in the section
"Software Packages for SIMATIC Route Control".
PDM Components for engineering field devices:
You can find additional information about this in the section
"Optional Software Packages".

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A.2 Software Packages for Operator Stations

Brief description of the operator station applications

The following applications for operator stations are installed from the PCS 7
system setup on the PCS 7 Toolset DVD. License keys are required for use.
For additional information please refer to the section "Licensing and authorization
of the PCS 7 Software".

Program Name Brief Description

Automation License For transferring and managing license keys.
Manager
WinCC Visualization and configuration software for visualization in single station or
multiple station mode.
License key levels
You can find additional information about this in the section
"Selecting the Correct License Keys/Authorizations".
SFC Visualization Allows you to display and operate sequential control systems.
PCS 7 Faceplates Contain standardized libraries with tested, ready-to-use blocks (connection to AS
and faceplates)
SIMATIC NET PC You can configure and detect the network adapters installed in the PC using the
software provided software components

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A.3 Software Packages for SIMATIC BATCH

Brief Description of SIMATIC BATCH Applications

The following applications for SIMATIC BATCH are installed from the PCS 7
system setup on the PCS 7 Toolset DVD. License keys are required for use.
For additional information please refer to the section "Licensing and authorization
of the PCS 7 Software".

Program Name Brief Description

Automation License For transferring and managing license keys.
Manager
BATCH Base Basis for all BATCH installations
Includes the installation of the client database
You require a license key for BATCH API to interface with a factory or
enterprise-wide information system.
BATCH Builder Software package installed on the PCS 7 ES for creation and configuration of
BATCH project data
• OM
• Builder
BATCH Fastobjects For installation of a database server.
• POET Server
• BATCH DBMON
BATCH Client • BCC - the Batch Control Center (Batch CC) is the central component in
SIMATIC BATCH for batch planning and control. Batch CC manages all data
relating to SIMATIC BATCH. You can therefore log all data in Batch CC.
• The BATCH Recipe Editor is suitable for simple graphic creation and
management of any number of recipes.
• BATCH REPORT - The user-friendly print function of BATCH
BATCH Server • BCS - Sequential control system of BATCH and allocation of units
• CDV (BDM) - Batch Data Management collects, stores, logs, and exports
batch data.
• License Key levels
You can find additional information about this in the section
"Selecting the Correct License Keys/Authorizations".
BATCH Blocks BATCH interface blocks
BATCH WinCC Client Faceplates for the PCS 7 OS
Options
BATCH WinCC Server Faceplates for the PCS 7 OS
Options
BATCH Getting Example project for SIMATIC BATCH
Started

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A.4 Software Packages for SIMATIC Route Control

Brief description of the applications for SIMATIC Route Control

The following applications for SIMATIC Route Control are installed during the
PCS 7 setup from the Toolset DVD. License keys are required for use.
You can additional information about this in the section
"Licensing and Authorization of the PCS 7 Software".

Program Name Brief Description

Automation License For transferring and managing license keys.
Manager
Route Control Base Basis for all Route Control installations
Contains the documentation for SIMATIC Route Control
Route Control client For detailed diagnostics of the route and its elements
Route Control For creating and administrating any number of partial routes with elements
Engineering
Route Control Server For route searching and as an interface between Route Control Center and/or
PCS 7 OS and the automation systems
License Key levels
You can find additional information about this in the section
"Selecting the Correct License Keys/Authorizations".
Route Control Library Contains interface blocks for the interconnection between user and other
process blocks
and faceplates for operator control and monitoring of routes on the
Route Control client
Route Control Faceplate Faceplates for the OS of PCS 7

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A.5 Optional Software Packages

Introduction
The following applications can be used for engineering special applications.
You will need additional license keys.
For additional information please refer to the section
"Licensing and authorization of the PCS 7 Software".

Add-ons in the PCS 7 setup

You can install these programs directly in the PCS 7 system setup.

Applications Brief Description

IEAPO Import-Export-Assistant (IEA) - tool for fast basic engineering (e.g., importing
models and process tags)
Note: IEA license required
PLC Simulation CPU simulation
SFC Visualization This option allows you to display and control sequential control systems.
VXM (Version Cross Compares engineering data versions with graphic display of differences
Manager)
PCS 7 PID tuner Optimizes closed-loop control loops
DOCPRO This allows you to create plant documentation and wiring manuals
Open PCS 7 OPC interface as the basis for enteprise-wide data communication
PCS 7 Faceplates Faceplates for the operator station
DotNet Framework
SIMATIC Logon • Assignment of roles defined for the PCS 7 applications to Windows users/user
groups with corresponding administrator rights
• Activation of user dialogs for applications managed with SIMATIC Logon
• Sharing and logging of functions
SIMATIC PDM Configuration, parameter assignment, commissioning, and diagnostics of intelligent
process devices. SIMATIC PDM allows a wide variety of process devices to be
configured using a uniform user interface.
Remote Publisher

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Add-ons on separate installation media

These applications are not included on the PCS 7 Toolset DVD.

Applications Brief Description

S7 F Systems Used to configure fail-safe functions of a SIMATIC S7-400F/SIMATIC S7-400FH -
automatically adds functions for fault-detection and fault reaction to CFC charts
created by the user and provides support functions, e.g., for comparison or
acceptance tests for F programs.

Additional information
You can find additional information on the software packages and their areas of
application in the product brief Process Control System SIMATIC PCS 7 or the
catalog ST PCS 7.

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Packages

B.1 Software Packages and Required License Key

Introduction

Note
In the following, we will only use the term license key even when an older
authorization is used for a product.

Software packages and required license keys

The following table shows you which license keys you require for each software
package.

Notes on the table ("Version" column)

The "Version" column is an empty column to allow you to enter the current data for
documenting the system. You can find the versions for the current program
package Process Control System; PCS 7 Toolset V7.0 in the pcs7-readme file.

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Product Name License Engineering Single Station All Servers Remarks

Station or Client for OS, Web,
for OS, SIMATIC
BATCH or BATCH or X= necessary installation
Route Control Route (X)= optional installation
Control,

Version

System
Redundant

Setup
and Non-
Redundant
Operating systems Not part of PCS 7
MS Windows XP Microsoft license no X X The product is preinstalled with
Professional product bundles and available on the
Recovery DVD.
Windows Server 2003 Windows Server 2003 no For Multiproject X The product is preinstalled with
(server operating system) (normally 5 or 10 connection Engineering product bundles and available on the
licenses included). Recovery DVD.
Operating system service no X X X The product is preinstalled with
pack product bundles and available on the
Recovery DVD.
Note on installing a server - Ensure you have an adequate number of licenses.

Product Name License Engineering Single Station All Servers Remarks

Station or Client for OS, Web,
for OS, SIMATIC X= necessary installation
BATCH or BATCH or (X)= optional installation
Route Control Route
Control,
Version

System

Redundant
Setup

and Non-
Redundant
Miscellaneous
MS SQL Server 2005 no X X X
Internet Explorer no X X X Extra CD for use of OPC (V6.1)
Adobe Acrobat Reader yes X (X) (X)
PKZIP for Windows no X (X) (X)
Automation License yes X X X
Manager

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ES Package OS Package Remarks

Product Name License Key X= necessary installation

Basic Setup
(X)= optional installation

OS Server

OS Client
Version
(z) License key increments - section

Station

Station
Single

Single
"Selecting the Correct License

OS
ES
Keys/Authorizations"
PCS 7 ES
Runtime License AS AS RT PO (z) (z) Validity: restriction of the number of loadable
process object in the AS
STEP 7 STEP 7 yes X X H systems are integrated
SIK/SIMATIC H (X) (X) For H Systems (X) product is always installed
Systems Vx.y when STEP 7 is installed.
CFC CFC (z) yes (z) (z) Restriction to the number process objects
(PO = operable function blocks with the
S7_m_c attribute) in the configuration
SFC SFC yes X X
SCL S7-SCL yes X X
PH PH-PO yes X X
IEAPO IEA yes X X License key for using the IEA option
necessary
AS-OS Engineering yes (X) (X) (X) Product is always installed when STEP 7
and WinCC are installed.
PV InsInfo Server yes (X) (X)
SFC Visualization SFC yes (X) (X) (X) (X) (X) (X) Product is always installed when WinCC
Visualization is installed.
DOCPRO SIK/SIMATIC yes (X) (X)
DOCPRO
Version Cross Manager Version Cross yes (X) (X)
Manager
S7-PLC Simulation PLCSIM yes (X) (X)
PCS 7 Library 7.0 yes X X
PCS 7 Faceplate yes X X X X X
PCS 7 PID Tuner SIK/SIMATIC yes (X) (X)
PID Tuner

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ES Package OS Package Remarks

Product Name License Key X= necessary installation

Basic Setup
(X)= optional installation

OS Server

OS Client
Version
(z) License key increments - section

Station

Station
Single

Single
"Selecting the Correct License

OS
ES
Keys/Authorizations"
PCS 7 ES
Version Trail yes X X
SIMATIC BATCH yes (X) (X) (X) Product only required for SIMATIC
Engineering BATCH.
Route Control Engineering Route Control yes (X) (X) (X) Product only required for SIMATIC Route
Engineering Control.
Maintenance ES Maintenance yes (X) (X) (X) Product only required for the maintenance
ES station.

ES Package OS Package Remarks

Product Name License Keys X= necessary installation
Basic Setup (X)= optional installation

OS Server

OS Client
Version

Station

Station
Single

Single
OS
ES
Add-on Packages for all PCS 7 PCs
SIMATIC Logon Service Logon Service yes (X) (X) (X) (X) (X) (X) All stations that use applications
managed with the SIMATIC Logon Service
require the SIMATIC Logon Service.
SIMATIC Security Control yes (X) (X) (X) (X) (X) (X) Activate security settings for PC stations

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ES Package OS Package Remarks

Product Name License Keys X= necessary installation

OS Server

OS Client
(X)= optional installation

Version

System

Station

Station
Single

Single
Setup

OS
ES
PCS 7 AS
SIMATIC NET PC SW BCE yes X X X X License only for standard Ethernet interface
module (not necessary for SIMATIC NET CP
1613)
Industrial
Ethernet Softnet-
S7 basic
Industrial
Ethernet Softnet-
S7 power pack
Industrial
Ethernet
S7-1613
Industrial
Ethernet S7-
REDCONNECT
SNMP-OPC-
Server basic
SNMP-OPC-
Server power
pack
S7 F Systems SIK/SIMATIC S7 no (X) (X) Product supplied on extra CD
F Systems V(x.x)

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ES Package OS Package Remarks

Product Name License Keys X= necessary installation

OS Server

OS Client
(X)= optional installation

Version

System

Station

Station
Single

Single
Setup

OS
ES
SIMATIC PDM
SIMATIC PDM Basic PDM BASIC – (up yes X X The SIMATIC PDM basic software V6.0
Software to 4 TAGs) includes the following licenses:
The following TAG • Communication over HART modem,
licenses are • Communication over RS-232,
available as
• Communication over PROFIBUS DP/PA,
options:
4 TAGs
- PDM ("*z")
You can find additional information in the
product information for SIMATIC PDM
*z = 128, 512,
1024, 2048,
unlimited
Number of TAGs
(devices)
PDM Integration in yes (X) (X) Only required if you intend to integrate PDM
STEP7 in HW Config.
PDM Routing yes (X) (X) Routing via S7-4xx
PDM Hart Mux yes (X) (X) Communication via Standard HART
Multiplexer

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ES Package OS Package Remarks

Product Name License Keys X= necessary installation

Single Station

Single Station
(X)= optional installation

OS Server

OS Client
Version
(z) License key increments - section

System
Setup
"Selecting the Correct License

OS
ES
Keys/Authorizations"
Operator Station
WinCC Basic System WinCC RC (z) yes (z) (z) (z) (z) (z) Only WinCC RT PO client for OS client
/WinCC RT (z)
WinCC Archive (z)
WINCC Server yes (X) X
WINCC Redundancy yes (X) Only required for redundancy
WINCC User yes (X) (X) (X) (X)
Archives
LTO WINCC Advanced yes X X X X X
Process Ctrl
Chip card yes (X) (X) (X) (X) WinCC smart card reader required (only
active in process mode)
Drivers (Multi VGA) no (X) (X) (X) (X) (X) Drivers for graphics cards (see readme.wri)
of version
PCS 7 Faceplate yes X X X X X Installed automatically with WinCC
OPC yes X X X X X Installed automatically with WinCC
SIMATIC NET BCE BCE yes X X X X License only for standard Ethernet interface
module (not necessary for SIMATIC NET CP
1613)
S7-REDCONNECT X X X X Only required for coupling to redundant AS
WinCC Connectivity WinCC Connectivity
Station Station
Web Server WINCC yes (z) (z) Note: Server operating system required
WebNavigator (z)

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OS Package Remarks
Product Name License Keys X= necessary installation

OS Server for

OS Client for
(X)= optional installation

Version
(z) License key increments - section

System

BATCH

BATCH
Setup
"Selecting the Correct License
Keys/Authorizations"
Operator Station for BATCH
WinCC Basic System WinCC RC (z) yes (z) (z) Only WinCC RT PO client for OS client
/WinCC RT (z)
WinCC Archive (z)
WINCC Server yes (X) X
WINCC yes (X) Only required for redundancy
Redundancy
WINCC User yes (X) (X)
Archives
LTO WINCC Advanced yes X X
Process Ctrl
Chip card yes (X) (X) WinCC smart card reader required (only
active in process mode)
SFC Visualization yes X X
PCS 7 Faceplates yes X X Installed automatically with WinCC
SIMATIC NET BCE yes X License only for standard Ethernet interface
module (not necessary for the CP 1613)
BATCH WinCC Client yes X X
Options
BATCH WinCC Server yes X
Options

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Product Name License Keys Central Archive Server Redundant Central Remarks
Archive Server X= necessary installation
(X)= optional installation

Version

System
(z) License key increments - section

Setup
"Selecting the Correct License
Keys/Authorizations"
Central Archive Server
WinCC Basic System /WinCC RT (128) yes (z) (z) Only WinCC RT PO client for OS client
WinCC Archive (z)
WINCC Server yes (X) (X)
WINCC Redundancy yes (X)
WINCC User Archives yes (X) (X)
LTO WINCC Advanced yes X X
Process Ctrl
Chip card yes (X) (X) WinCC smart card reader required (only
active in process mode)
StoragePlus StoragePlus yes X X X
Batch Report yes X X X

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Product Name License Keys Open PCS 7 Station OS Client with Remarks
Open PCS 7 X= necessary installation
(X)= optional installation

Version

System
(z) License key increments - section

Setup
"Selecting the Correct License
Keys/Authorizations"
Open PCS 7
Open PCS 7 Open PCS 7 station X X
WinCC Basic System WinCC RC (z) /WinCC yes (z) Only WinCC RT PO client for OS client
RT (z)
WinCC Archive (z)
WINCC Server yes X
WINCC Redundancy yes (X) Only required for redundancy
WINCC User Archives yes (X)
LTO WINCC Advanced yes X
Process Ctrl
Chip card yes (X) WinCC smart card reader required (only
active in process mode)
SFC Visualization yes X
PCS 7 Faceplates yes X Installed automatically with WinCC

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Product Name License Keys Remarks

BATCH Server,

BATCH Server
BATCH Single

BATCH Client
X= necessary installation

Engineering
Redundant
(X)= optional installation

Version

System

BATCH
Station
(z) License key increments -

Setup
section "Selecting the Correct

ES
License Keys/Authorizations"
SIMATIC BATCH

BATCH Base yes X X X X X Basic Installation for all

SIMATIC BATCH PCs
BATCH Builder yes X X
BATCH Blocks yes X X
BATCH Server BATCH (z) UNITs yes (z) (z)
BATCH API BATCH API X X
BATCH Fastobjects X X License
BATCH Separation BATCH Formula X X
Procedures/Formulas
BATCH Hierarchical BATCH Hierarchical X X
Recipe Recipe
BATCH ROP Library V7.0 BATCH Library X X
BATCH Client - BCC BATCH BatchCC yes X and/or BATCH Recipe System
BATCH Client Recipes BATCH Recipe System yes X and/or BATCH Control
BATCH Client Report X
BATCH Planning BATCH Planning X
Getting Started yes X

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ES Package Route Control Package Remarks

Product Name License Keys X= necessary installation

Route Control

Route Control

Route Control

Route Control
Single Station

Single Station

Engineering
(X)= optional installation

- Server
Version
(z) License key increments -

System

- Client
Setup
section "Selecting the Correct

ES
License Keys/Authorizations"
SIMATIC Route Control
Route Control Base yes X X X X X X
Route Control Engineering Route Control yes X X X Wizard in the context of the
Engineering SIMATIC Manager, Library
Blocks, Engineering Tool
Route Control Server Route Control Server yes (z) (z) (z) (also redundant)
(z)
Route Control client Route Control Center yes X X X
Route Control Library yes X X X X
Route Control Faceplate yes X X X X X

Maintenance Station Remarks

Product Name License Keys X= necessary installation

MS Server

MS Server
redundant
(X)= optional installation
Version

System

Station
Single
(z) License key increments - section "Selecting
Setup

the Correct License Keys/Authorizations"

ES

Maintenance Station
Maintenance Station Maintenance RT (z) yes (z) (z) (z)
Maintenance Station Maintenance ES yes X X
Engineering

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SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX 416 SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX RTX Remarks

Product Name License Keys With With With With X= necessary installation
AS AS AS AS (X)= optional installation

Version

System
OS OS OS OS (z) License key increments - section "Selecting

Setup
ES ES the Correct License Keys/Authorizations"

SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX

WinAC for SIMATIC S7 WinAC for SIMATIC no X X
Slot CPU 416-2 PCI S7 Slot CPU 416-2
PCI
WinLC RTX WinLC RTX no X X
PCS 7 Toolset DVD yes (z) (z)
software
(ES installation)
PCS 7 Toolset DVD WinCC RC (z) yes (z) (z) (z) (z)
software /WinCC RT (z)
(OS installation) WinCC Archive (z)
PCS 7 Toolset DVD yes (z) (z)
software
(SIMATIC PDM)
PCS 7 Toolset DVD BATCH (z) UNITs yes (z) (z)
software
(SIMATIC BATCH)
Maintenance Station Maintenance RT (z) yes (z) (z) (z) (z)

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a PC Station

C.1 Approved Configurations

Introduction
You can use a PC station for PCS 7 not only in the standard configuration. By
installing additional program packages or taking advantage of special properties,
you can use a PC station for several purposes (for example:
• as an engineering station with BATCH client installation (Configurations with
Engineering Station, Clients and Single Station)
• as an OS server and operator station (Client Installation on Servers)
• as an OS server and BATCH server (Server on Servers)

Standard configurations
The following program packages are available in the PCS 7 System Setup during
installation of a PC Station:
• Engineering
- PCS 7 Engineering, BATCH Engineering, Route Control Engineering, PDM
or
• Runtime
- For a single station:
OS Single Station, BATCH Single Station, Route Control Single Station
- For a server:
OS Server, OS Server for BATCH, Maintenance Station, Central Archive
Server (central archive server), BATCH Server, Route Control Server,
- For a client:
OS Client, OS Client for BATCH, BATCH Client, Route Control Client
- For an Open PCS 7 station:
Open PCS 7, OS Client with Open PCS 7
- For a Web server:
OS Web Server

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Note to reader about this section

Note
In this section the activation of a standard configuration is referred to as the
activation of an application, for example, the activation of process mode on a
BATCH client.

Optimal performance
For optimum performance of PCS 7, we recommend you always only run standard
configurations on a PC station. AYou may have to equip a PC station with several
program packages for standard configurations due to special reasons for the plant.
To do this, you should follow a few rules as described in the following.

Rules

Affects Rules
PCS 7 project Operate the described PC configurations only within a
PCS 7 project.
Performance If you activate several PCS 7 program packages, this will decrease the
performance of the individual applications.
PC station The PC configurations described here may place higher demands on the
requirements hardware and software (more RAM or a different version of the operating system
may be required, for example).
Be aware of the minimum requirements for the specific standard configurations in
the latest ST PCS 7 catalog.
Use of the PC Station You can activate the properties of several standard configurations on a PC station
(Installation) if:
• Additional software packages beyond standard configurations (for example, a
BATCH client on an engineering station) are activated.
• You activate special properties of the standard configuration
(for example, an OS station on an OS server).
Number of monitors If a server is simultaneously used as a workstation, you can connect a maximum
on a PC station of 5 workstations (monitors) to this server (workstation on the server +
workstations for the connected clients).
Central archive server Only install the central archive server on a separate PC station.
A central archive server can be configured redundantly.
Maintenance station The maintenance station is a configuration with client-server architecture. You
can configure the maintenance server with PCS 7 servers on a single PC (as
shown in Table 2 below). Always use an ES with a process connection for the
maintenance client..
Configurations with You should use no more than two server applications on a PC station for
multiple servers performance reasons.

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Affects Rules
Starting and stopping We recommend the following if several PCS 7 server applications are active in
of a PCS 7 server process mode (BATCH Server and Route Control Server) on a sever of a server
application in the case pair:
of redundant servers Make sure that you always start or stop all PCS 7 server applications of a server.
with several PCS 7 This will prevent malfunctions from occurring if a redundant server fails.
server applications
Note: If a PCS 7 server application fails on a PC of one of the PCS 7 server pair,
all PCS 7 applications are automatically closed for process mode of this PC.

Approved configurations - PC station for multiple PCS 7 applications

The following tables list the approved configurations for PC stations using more
than one PCS 7 application. The following figure shows the assignment of the
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Example configuration:
Example configuration of a redundant small system with five workstations:
• 1 PC = 1 Engineering station = 1 workstation
• + 2 PCs = 1 OS server, redundant = 2 workstations
• + 2 PCs = 1 BATCH server, redundant = 2 workstations

Note
Each workstation can be operated as an OS client and/or BATCH client.

Notes to the reader on the following tables

Note
Always read Tables 1 to 3 from left to right. This means that a PC with a standard
installation is used for an additional application (by activating properties or by an
additional installation from the system setup of PCS 7).
Example:
When you also use a PC station with the standard "Engineering Station"
configuration as an "OS Single Station", the notes and restrictions listed under "A"
apply (configuration type "A").
Notes and Restrictions:
You can information on this in the following sections:
• Section "Information on Configuration Type "X""
• Section "Information on Configuration Type "-""
• Section "Information on Configuration Type "A""
• Section "Information on Configuration Type "B""

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C.2 Configuration Tables

C.2.1 Configurations with Engineering Station, Clients and Single

Station

Table 1 – Configurations with Engineering Station, Clients and Single Station

Use Engineering OS single OS BATCH BATCH Route Route

station station client single client Control Control
station single client
station
Standard
configuration
Engineering A B --- X --- X
station
OS single --- --- X X X X
station
OS client --- --- X X X X
BATCH single --- X X --- X ---
station
BATCH client --- --- X --- --- X
Route Control --- X X X --- ---
single station
Route Control --- --- X X X ---
client

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C.2.2 Configurations with Server Operating System (Server to Server)

Table 2 - Configurations with Server Operating System (Server to Server)

Use OS OS server, Mainte- Mainte- BATCH BATCH Route Route

server redundant nance nance server server, Control Control
server server, redundant server server,
redundant redun-
dant
Standard
configuration
OS server X --- X --- X ---
OS server, --- X --- X --- X
redundant
Maintenance X --- X --- X ---
server
Maintenance --- X --- X --- X
server,
redundant
BATCH X --- X --- X ---
server
BATCH --- X --- X --- X
server,
redundant
Route X --- X --- X ---
Control
server
Route --- X --- X --- X
Control
server,
redun-
dant

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C.2.3 Configurations with Server Operating System

(Client Installation on Server)

Table 3 - Configurations with Server Operating System (Client Installation on

Server)

Use Engineering OS single OS BATCH BATCH Route Route

station station client single client Control Control
station single client
station

Standard
configu-
ration
OS server --- --- X X X X X
OS server, --- --- X --- X --- X
redundant
Maintenance --- --- X X X X X
server
Maintenance --- --- X --- X --- X
server,
redundant
BATCH --- X X --- X X X
server
BATCH --- --- X --- X --- X
server,
redundant
Route --- X X X X --- X
Control
server
Route --- --- X --- X --- X
Control
server,
redun-
dant

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C.3 Information on the Configurations

Information on Configuration Type "X"

No Restrictions
Read the configuration notes for the respective standard configurations.

Information on Configuration Type "-"

Restriction
This configuration is not approved.

Information on Configuration Type "A"

Restriction
If process mode is activated for an OS on the ES, simultaneous OS engineering
can only be performed for this activated OS.

Information on Configuration Type "B"

Restrictions
• No additional installation of an OS client is necessary since the OS workstation
is already included in the standard configuration "Engineering Station".
• Only one PCS 7 application on a PC station can be active during OS
configuration (engineering station or OS workstation - no simultaneous
operation possible). You cannot use the PC station as an OS workstation
during AS configuration.
Notes on Configuration
• You must configure a stand-alone OS client within the project in
SIMATIC Manager for this OS workstation.
• You cannot and should not download the OS client project.
Notes on Process Mode
• SIMATIC Manager has to be closed when opening the client project. If not, the
OS client reads the server data from the engineering station!
• Activate the OS client:
1. Open WinCC Explorer.
2. Select the OS client project.
2. 3. Switch to process mode.

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A C
Activating redundancy 3-37, 3-90 Changing the operating mode 3-85
OS/BATCH server 3-37 Changing the transmission rate 3-85
Activating the firewall in PC stations 3-38 Commissioning 3-25
Add-on programs 3-92 setting the color scheme 3-25
Approved configuration setting the font size 3-25
PC station C-1 Commissioning wizard 3-82
Approved configurations C-1 setting the PC station 3-82
Archive server 1-19, 3-35 Communications processor 3-80
central 1-19, 3-23, 3-35, 3-36 selecting 3-80
configuration 3-23 Communications processors 3-41, 3-42
installation 3-35 drivers 3-41
long-term archiving 1-19 installation 3-42
Asset management 1-24 Components 3-22
Authorizations 3-53, 3-58, B-1 additional 3-22
selecting 3-58 Configuration 2-8, 3-23
software B-1 archive server
Auto negotiation 3-85 central 3-23
Automation system 1-2 Configurations with engineering station
clients and single station C-5
B Configurations with server operating system
client installation on server C-7
Basic configuration 1-1 Configurations with server operating system
Basic engineering A-1 server to server C-6
software A-1, A-2 Configuring users 3-74
BATCH 1-22, 3-24, A-4 Connecting 1-34, 2-5
additional services 3-24 plant bus 1-34, 2-5, 2-6
single station 1-22 terminal bus 1-34, 2-5
software A-4 CP 1613 3-47, 3-48
BATCH station 1-2, 1-15, 3-71 Creating a backup 3-26
determining license key 3-71
determining process objects 3-71
D
multiple station systems 1-15
BCE 3-43 Data exchange 3-93
Bundle 2-1 Data exchange using OPC 1-30
Bundle PC 3-73 DCF77 module 3-52
preparing 3-73 Defragmentation 3-99
Burner software 3-94 Determining the process objects for the
Bus connection 1-33 central archive server 3-68
DiagMonitor 3-95, 3-96, 3-98
Disabling 3-45
network adapter energy saving options
3-45
Drivers 3-41
additional 3-49
communications processors 3-41
PCS 7 3-49

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E
Energy saving options 3-45
L
disabling 3-45 Language settings 3-78
network adapters 3-45 License 3-53, 3-54, 3-55
Engineering station 1-2, 1-6, 1-7, 1-10, License key 3-53, 3-55, 3-64, 3-65, 3-67,
1-11, 1-12, 3-64 3-69, 3-71, 3-72, B-1
determining license key 3-64 BATCH station 3-71
determining process objects 3-64 engineering station 3-64
single station 1-12 maintenance station 3-69
small system 1-12 operator station 3-65
Route Control station 3-72
F software B-1
License keys 3-56, 3-57, 3-59, 3-60, 3-61
Firewall 3-7, 3-88 selecting 3-58
transferring 3-56
H Licensing 3-53
Long-term archiving 1-19
Hardware 2-1, 2-7, 3-1
archive server 1-19
optional 2-7
PC 3-1
Hotfixes 3-87 M
How to activate the firewall settings for Maintenance station 1-2, 1-17, 1-24, 3-69
OPEN PCS 7 3-89 determining license key 3-69
How to create user groups for SIMATIC determining process objects 3-69
Logon 3-76 multiple station system 1-17
How to create users for the OS 3-77 single station 1-24
How to install the Message Queuing Message Queuing Service 3-16, 3-17
Service for Windows Server 2003 3-18 installation 3-16
Monitoring the plant bus 3-47
I MS SQL Server 3-20
installation 3-20
Information on configuration C-8
MUI 3-78
Information on Configuration Type - C-8
Multiple station system 1-13, 1-16, 1-17
Information on Configuration Type B C-8
maintenance station 1-17, 1-18
Information on Configuration Type X C-8
operator station 1-13, 1-14
Installation 3-1, 3-2, 3-3, 3-9, 3-10, 3-11,
Route Control station 1-16
3-16, 3-17, 3-20, 3-21, 3-27, 3-28, 3-30,
Multiple station systems 1-15
3-31, 3-32, 3-33, 3-35, 3-36, 3-42
BATCH station 1-15
archive server 3-35, 3-36
Multi-VGA graphics card 3-50
communications processors 3-42
Message Queuing Service 3-16
MS SQL Server 3-20 N
operating system 3-9 Network 3-7
partitioning hard disk 3-3 protection 3-7
PC 3-1 Network adapters 3-45
PCS 7 3-27, 3-28, 3-29, 3-30, 3-31, disabling energy saving options 3-45
3-32, 3-33, 3-34 Network configuration 3-91
software 3-3 PC stations 3-91
Installing 3-24 Network security 3-7
services for SIMATIC BATCH 3-24 Network settings 3-7
Note on installing 3-4
operating system 3-4, 3-5, 3-6

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maintenance station 3-69

O operator station 3-65
Product bundle 2-1
Operating system 3-4, 3-9 Programs 3-99
installation 3-9 add-ons 3-92
note on installing 3-4 defragmentation 3-99
Operator station 1-2, 1-12, 1-13, 1-20,
1-27, 3-65
R
Access using Web Client 1-27
determining license key 3-65 Recommended basic hardware 2-2
determining process objects 3-65 Redundancy 1-4, 1-5
Intranet/Internet 1-27 Reinstallation 3-39
multiple station system 1-13 Removal 3-40
single station 1-12 PCS 7 3-40
single Station 1-20 Route Control 1-23
small system 1-12 single station 1-23
Web Client 1-27 Route Control station 1-2, 1-16, 3-72
Web Server 1-27, 1-28, 1-29 determining license key 3-72
Operator stations A-3 determining routes 3-72
software A-3 multiple station system 1-16
Option 2-7 Routes 3-72
hardware 2-7 Route Control station 3-72
Options A-6
software A-7 S
Ordering 2-8
OS/BATCH server 3-37 Screen savers 3-98
activating redundancy 3-37 Security 3-7, 3-8, 3-88
Security patches 3-87
Security settings 3-8, 3-88
P
Service pack 3-12, 3-87
Partitioning hard disk 3-3 installing 3-12
installation 3-3 Service packs 3-87
PC 3-1 Setting 3-82
hardware 3-1 PC station 3-82
installation 3-1 Setting font size 3-25
software 3-1 Setting the color scheme 3-25
PC configuration 3-7 Settings 3-25, 3-84
security settings 3-7 color scheme 3-25
PC configurations 1-25 font size 3-25
SIMATIC PCS7 BOX 1-25 standard network adapters 3-84
PC station 3-82, 3-83, C-1, C-2, C-3, C-4 SIMATIC BATCH 1-22, A-4
approved configurations C-3 single station 1-22
commissioning wizard 3-82 software A-4
setting 3-82 SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX 1-1
PC stations 3-73, 3-91 SIMATIC PCS 7 Web option 3-37
network configuration 3-91 SIMATIC PCS7 BOX 1-25
preparing in overview 3-73 PC configurations 1-25
PCS 7 3-27, 3-30, 3-31, 3-40, 3-49 Single station 1-12, 1-20, 1-21, 1-22, 1-23,
additional drivers 3-49 1-24
installation 3-27, 3-30, 3-31 engineering station 1-12
removal 3-40 Maintenance station 1-24
software 3-27, 3-28, 3-29 operator station 1-12, 1-20, 1-21
Plant bus 1-2, 1-33, 1-34, 2-5 Route Control 1-23
connecting 1-34, 2-5 SIMATIC BATCH 1-22
Process objects 3-64, 3-65, 3-66, 3-67,
3-69, 3-71
BATCH station 3-71
engineering station 3-64

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Softnet CP 3-43 T
Software 3-1, 3-3, 3-27, A-1, A-3, A-4, A-6,
B-1 Terminal bus 1-2, 1-33, 1-34, 2-5
authorizations B-1 connecting 1-34, 2-5
basic engineering A-1 Time-of-day synchronization 1-36
installation 3-3 Transferring 3-56
operator stations A-3 License keys 3-56
optional A-6
PC 3-1, 3-2 U
PCS 7 installation 3-27
Updates 3-87
SIMATIC BATCH A-4
Updating 3-39
Software Packages for
Utility programs 3-92
SIMATIC Route Control A-5
Sound card 3-51
Standard communications processors 3-43 V
Standard network adapters 3-84 Virtual memory 3-13
settings 3-84 Virus Scanners 3-94
StoragePlus 1-19, 3-35
Swap file 3-13
W
System settings 3-14
System setup 3-31, 3-33 Web Client 1-27, 1-28, 1-29
operator station 1-29

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