Safety information 1

General information 2

General and requirements 3

SINAMICS DCC V17
Overview 4
Configuring SINAMICS DCC Structure of the SINAMICS
5
DCC user interface

Configuration steps 6
Configuration Manual

Online Engineering 7
Monitoring and tracing
configuration online 8

Creating a template 9

Library handling 10

Openness 11

SIMATIC Drive Controller 12

Additional information 13

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1 Safety information................................................................................................................................. 7
1.1 Fundamental safety instructions........................................................................................... 7
1.1.1 General safety instructions................................................................................................... 7
1.1.2 Warranty and liability for application examples ..................................................................... 7
1.1.3 Security information ............................................................................................................ 7
1.2 Industrial Security Manual.................................................................................................... 8
1.3 Unsafe operating states due to manipulation of the Safety Integrated parameters after the
acceptance test.................................................................................................................... 9
1.4 Protection of sensitive data in Startdrive project and drive configuration ............................... 9
1.5 Unsafe configuration after importing and downloading files from unknown or
untrustworthy sources ....................................................................................................... 10
1.6 Data security for libraries ................................................................................................... 11
2 General information ............................................................................................................................ 13
2.1 Compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation.................................................... 13
2.2 Display of the information system for Chinese user interface language ............................... 14
2.3 General information about SINAMICS documentation......................................................... 15
2.4 Usage phases and their documents/tools ............................................................................ 17
3 General and requirements................................................................................................................... 19
3.1 Introduction to SINAMICS DCC ........................................................................................... 19
3.2 DCC editor ......................................................................................................................... 21
3.3 Requirements .................................................................................................................... 23
4 Overview.............................................................................................................................................. 25
5 Structure of the SINAMICS DCC user interface .................................................................................... 27
5.1 View and representation .................................................................................................... 27
5.2 Tooltips.............................................................................................................................. 30
5.3 TIA information system ...................................................................................................... 31
5.4 Online help for blocks in SINAMICS DCC ............................................................................. 32
6 Configuration steps ............................................................................................................................. 35
6.1 Editing projects.................................................................................................................. 35
6.2 Device configuration .......................................................................................................... 36
6.3 Working with DCC charts.................................................................................................... 36
6.3.1 General ............................................................................................................................. 36
6.3.2 Creating DCC charts ........................................................................................................... 37
6.3.3 Chart properties................................................................................................................. 39

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6.3.4 Copying DCC charts ........................................................................................................... 42

6.3.5 Deleting DCC charts ........................................................................................................... 43
6.3.6 Exporting DCC charts ......................................................................................................... 44
6.3.7 Import DCC charts.............................................................................................................. 45
6.3.8 Know-how protection for DCC charts.................................................................................. 47
6.3.8.1 General information........................................................................................................... 47
6.3.8.2 Activating/deactivating know-how protection for DCC charts .............................................. 48
6.4 Chart contents ................................................................................................................... 51
6.4.1 General ............................................................................................................................. 51
6.4.2 Libraries ............................................................................................................................ 51
6.4.3 Handling blocks ................................................................................................................. 51
6.4.3.1 Inserting blocks ................................................................................................................. 51
6.4.3.2 Copying blocks .................................................................................................................. 56
6.4.3.3 Deleting blocks .................................................................................................................. 57
6.4.3.4 Block properties ................................................................................................................. 58
6.4.3.5 Block connectors................................................................................................................ 59
6.4.3.6 Publishing block connectors/pins as SINAMICS parameters.................................................. 61
6.4.4 Preparing a connection to the drive object.......................................................................... 67
6.4.4.1 Overview ........................................................................................................................... 67
6.4.4.2 Calculating a chart with per-unit variables .......................................................................... 68
6.4.4.3 Calculating a chart with absolute variables ......................................................................... 69
6.4.4.4 Interconnecting DCC signals with the components of the drive ........................................... 70
6.4.5 Interconnections................................................................................................................ 71
6.4.5.1 Interconnecting with block connectors ............................................................................... 71
6.4.5.2 Interconnecting with SINAMICS parameters ....................................................................... 75
6.4.5.3 Properties of interconnections............................................................................................ 76
6.4.5.4 Deleting interconnections .................................................................................................. 77
6.4.5.5 Text references .................................................................................................................. 78
6.4.6 Text boxes ......................................................................................................................... 81
6.4.6.1 Inserting text boxes ........................................................................................................... 81
6.4.7 Handling subcharts ............................................................................................................ 82
6.4.7.1 Chart structure .................................................................................................................. 82
6.4.7.2 Inserting subcharts ............................................................................................................ 82
6.4.7.3 Inserting the contents of subcharts .................................................................................... 83
6.4.7.4 Copying subcharts ............................................................................................................. 83
6.5 Execution sequence for blocks and charts........................................................................... 84
6.5.1 Execution sequence ........................................................................................................... 84
6.5.2 Changing the execution sequence of the blocks ................................................................. 84
6.5.3 Defining the predecessor for newly inserted blocks ............................................................. 86
6.5.4 Changing the run sequence of the DCC charts .................................................................... 86
6.6 Clock cycles and sampling times......................................................................................... 87
6.6.1 Clock cycles ....................................................................................................................... 87
6.6.2 Setting the sampling time ................................................................................................ 100
6.7 Establishing an online connection .................................................................................... 102
6.8 Load to device ................................................................................................................. 104
6.9 Loading from a device...................................................................................................... 106
6.9.1 Loading project data from the drive unit into the TIA Portal............................................... 106
6.9.2 Uploading to SINAMICS STARTER ...................................................................................... 108
6.10 System restrictions........................................................................................................... 108

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7 Online Engineering............................................................................................................................ 111

7.1 General information......................................................................................................... 111
7.2 Inserting blocks online ..................................................................................................... 113
7.3 Deleting blocks online...................................................................................................... 115
7.4 Inserting a block connection online .................................................................................. 115
7.5 Deleting a block connection online................................................................................... 115
7.6 Change value of a block connection online....................................................................... 116
7.7 Change run sequence of blocks online ............................................................................. 116
7.8 Arranging blocks online automatically .............................................................................. 117
7.9 Editing text blocks online ................................................................................................. 117
7.10 Saving online changes ..................................................................................................... 117
8 Monitoring and tracing configuration online .................................................................................... 119
8.1 Overview ......................................................................................................................... 119
8.2 Testing configuration with the "Monitoring" function ........................................................ 119
8.3 Tracing the configuration with the trace function.............................................................. 121
9 Creating a template ........................................................................................................................... 125
10 Library handling ................................................................................................................................ 127
10.1 Introduction..................................................................................................................... 127
10.2 Displaying versions of the DCB libraries ............................................................................ 128
10.3 DCB Standard................................................................................................................... 130
10.3.1 Provision of DCC standard blocks...................................................................................... 130
10.3.2 DCC standard blocks ........................................................................................................ 130
10.4 DCB Extension ................................................................................................................. 130
10.4.1 Provision of DCB Extension library blocks.......................................................................... 130
10.4.2 Editing DCB Extension libraries ......................................................................................... 132
10.4.3 Library compatibility ........................................................................................................ 133
11 Openness ........................................................................................................................................... 135
12 SIMATIC Drive Controller ................................................................................................................... 137
13 Additional information ...................................................................................................................... 139
A Appendix A: Abbreviations ................................................................................................................ 141
A.1 List of abbreviations......................................................................................................... 141
Index .................................................................................................................................................. 143

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1.1 Fundamental safety instructions

1.1.1 General safety instructions

WARNING
Danger to life if the safety instructions and residual risks are not observed
If the safety instructions and residual risks in the associated hardware documentation are not
observed, accidents involving severe injuries or death can occur.
• Observe the safety instructions given in the hardware documentation.
• Consider the residual risks for the risk evaluation.

WARNING
Malfunctions of the machine as a result of incorrect or changed parameter settings
As a result of incorrect or changed parameterization, machines can malfunction, which in turn
can lead to injuries or death.
• Protect the parameterization against unauthorized access.
• Handle possible malfunctions by taking suitable measures, e.g. emergency stop or
emergency off.

1.1.2 Warranty and liability for application examples

Application examples are not binding and do not claim to be complete regarding configuration,
equipment or any eventuality which may arise. Application examples do not represent specific
customer solutions, but are only intended to provide support for typical tasks.
As the user you yourself are responsible for ensuring that the products described are operated
correctly. Application examples do not relieve you of your responsibility for safe handling when
using, installing, operating and maintaining the equipment.

1.1.3 Security information

Siemens provides products and solutions with industrial security functions that support the
secure operation of plants, systems, machines and networks.

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1.2 Industrial Security Manual

In order to protect plants, systems, machines and networks against cyber threats, it is necessary
to implement – and continuously maintain – a holistic, state-of-the-art industrial security
concept. Siemens’ products and solutions constitute one element of such a concept.
Customers are responsible for preventing unauthorized access to their plants, systems,
machines and networks. Such systems, machines and components should only be connected to
an enterprise network or the internet if and to the extent such a connection is necessary and only
when appropriate security measures (e.g. firewalls and/or network segmentation) are in place.
For additional information on industrial security measures that may be implemented, please
visit
https://www.siemens.com/industrialsecurity (https://www.siemens.com/industrialsecurity).
Siemens’ products and solutions undergo continuous development to make them more secure.
Siemens strongly recommends that product updates are applied as soon as they are available
and that the latest product versions are used. Use of product versions that are no longer
supported, and failure to apply the latest updates may increase customer’s exposure to cyber
threats.
To stay informed about product updates, subscribe to the Siemens Industrial Security RSS Feed
under
https://www.siemens.com/industrialsecurity (https://new.siemens.com/global/en/products/
services/cert.html#Subscriptions).
Further information is provided on the Internet:
Industrial Security Configuration Manual (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/
view/108862708)

WARNING
Unsafe operating states resulting from software manipulation
Software manipulations, e.g. viruses, Trojans, or worms, can cause unsafe operating states in
your system that may lead to death, serious injury, and property damage.
• Keep the software up to date.
• Incorporate the automation and drive components into a holistic, state-of-the-art industrial
security concept for the installation or machine.
• Make sure that you include all installed products into the holistic industrial security concept.
• Protect files stored on exchangeable storage media from malicious software by with suitable
protection measures, e.g. virus scanners.
• On completion of commissioning, check all security-related settings.

1.2 Industrial Security Manual

Industrial Security Manual

Additional information can be found in the configuration manual "Industrial Security" for
SINAMICS, SINUMERIK and SIMOTION at this address.

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1.4 Protection of sensitive data in Startdrive project and drive configuration

Pay particular attention to the explanatory notes regarding the cell protection concept in the
section "General security measures - network segmentation".

1.3 Unsafe operating states due to manipulation of the Safety

Integrated parameters after the acceptance test

WARNING
Unsafe operating states due to manipulation of the Safety Integrated parameters after
the acceptance test
Incorrect parameter changes to Safety Integrated Functions after an acceptance test can result
in unwanted motion with subsequent severe injury or death.
• To prevent access to your plants and systems by unauthorized persons, implement access
restrictions and take the precautions described in the security information.
• To avoid incorrect changes to the configuration and parameters of the Safety Integrated
Functions, take the precautions described in the "Acceptance test" chapter of the SINAMICS
S120 Safety Integrated Function Manual.
• Check the safety log book of SINAMICS Safety Integrated at regular intervals. Verify that no
changes have been made to the parameters since the last acceptance test was performed.
• If any changes have been made and they are intentional, repeat the acceptance test for the
Safety Integrated Functions affected. The purpose of the acceptance test is to ensure and
document safe operation of the plant. Correct any unintentional changes back to the
original values and repeat the acceptance test.

1.4 Protection of sensitive data in Startdrive project and drive

configuration

Note
Extraction of sensitive data for unprotected transfer of projects
The parameters of the SINAMICS drives contain your know-how and sensitive configuration data
as well as the configuration for protection against modifications for some drive functions like
Safety Integrated. After an upload from the device this configuration is stored in the project. If
a project is transferred unencrypted via unprotected channels (e.g. email) or stored in an
unencrypted form (e.g. in cloud storage), unauthorized persons can extract this configuration
from the project files.
• Activate the project protection in SINAMICS Startdrive to encrypt all drive parameters in the
Startdrive project.
• Encrypt the exported files and project files with some other software.
• To prevent access to relevant data memory by unauthorized persons, implement access
restrictions (e.g. password protection) and take the precautions described in the security
information.

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1.5 Unsafe configuration after importing and downloading files from unknown or untrustworthy sources

NOTICE
Protecting parameters in the SINAMICS drive memory
The parameters stored in the SINAMICS drive can be read out by unauthorized third parties
without protection. Unauthorized persons can therefore cause damage.
• In addition to the project protection or the specific encryption of project files, also activate
the know-how protection of the SINAMICS drive.
• If setting up know-how protection is not an option, as an alternative, prevent unauthorized
persons from accessing your plants and systems. Implement access restrictions and take the
precautions described in the security information.

1.5 Unsafe configuration after importing and downloading files from

unknown or untrustworthy sources

WARNING
Unsafe configuration after importing and downloading files from unknown or
untrustworthy sources
If you use project files or files (e.g. from EPLAN, Microsoft Excel) from unknown or
untrustworthy sources or import such files into your Startdrive project, inconsistencies in the
project or malfunctions of Startdrive may result. If the appropriate safety precautions are not
observed, any untested changes in the system can cause unsafe operating states in your
system that may lead to death, serious injury, and property damage.
If project files or imported files are transferred unsigned via unprotected channels (e.g. email)
or stored without access protection (e.g. in cloud memories or local memories), unauthorized
persons can change the system configuration, thus causing unsafe operating states in your
system that may lead to death, serious injury, and property damage.
• Only use projects and files from sources that you know to be trustworthy.
• For the consistency check, use functions such as "Flash LED" in the "Go online" dialog or the
parameter comparison in the parameter view.
• Check whether the machine behavior with the changed system configuration meets your
expectations and perform an acceptance test of the Safety Integrated Functions to ensure
and document the safe operation of the system.
• Take the precautions described in the security information.

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1.6 Data security for libraries

1.6 Data security for libraries

Note
Data security for libraries
In order to ensure data security for global libraries and project libraries (e.g. imported DCB
Extension libraries generated with SINAMICS DCB Studio), only use secure data storage and
work only with libraries from secure sources, e.g. from signed e-mails or from SIOS. Do not load
any data from unknown servers.

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2.1 Compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation
Siemens respects the principles of data privacy, in particular the data minimization rules (privacy
by design).
For the SINAMICS Startdrive product – including the installed SINAMICS DCC option package –
this means the following:
The product only sends personal data to SIEMENS AG if the user explicitly requests this. This
occurs in the following cases:
• If the SINAMICS Startdrive program and the SINAMICS DCC option package end
unexpectedly, then the user is given the opportunity to send diagnostics information to
SIEMENS AG for analysis. If the user avails themselves of this option, then their email address
will be collected, transmitted and saved so that they can be contacted in the event of queries.
• The TIA Administrator enables the user to check whether updates are available for
SINAMICS Startdrive and the SINAMICS DCC option package and to install them. As the TIA
Automation Update Server is used for verification and installation purposes, the IP address of
the device used is transmitted for technical reasons.
• Feedback and diagnostics data is collected when using SINAMICS Startdrive and the
SINAMICS DCC option package. This data, also including the IP address of the device used, is
transmitted to a SIEMENS server. For more information on this topic, refer to the Online Help
in the "Notes on the TIA Portal" chapter, keywords "Collecting feedback and diagnostics data".
Beyond the previously mentioned information, the product only saves personal data in the
project. The user is therefore responsible for ensuring compliance with the statutory data
protection provisions. This applies in particular to the transfer of projects.

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2.2 Display of the information system for Chinese user interface language

The following data must be taken into account.

• Windows login
In the standard configuration, the product saves the login details of the Windows user
together with technical function data (e.g. time stamp) in the project. The specified data is
saved in order to trace changes in large configurations.
For SINAMICS Startdrive and the SINAMICS DCC option package, reference to specific persons
can be established via the project and all elements contained within it (e.g. devices and DCC
charts).
The specified data can be viewed in the properties of the project and the elements in
SINAMICS Startdrive and the SINAMICS DCC option package ("Author" property) and, with
the exception of the most recent change to the project, subsequently modified.
• Usernames in the user administration
The product only processes and saves additional personal data when the user explicitly
enables one of the following functions.
Usernames created by the user are saved by the user administration (security settings) to be
able to verify them during subsequent authentication.
• Login for multi-user engineering
For multi-user engineering, various technical function data (e.g. time stamp) are saved
together with the login of the Windows user concerned in order to be able to trace project
changes.
For the three previously mentioned points, the details relating to the specified functions must be
observed in the relevant chapter in the information system of SINAMICS Startdrive and the
SINAMICS DCC option package.
By generating the login or username, personal data can be pseudonymized for the functions.
Deleting the project will cause all personal data saved within it to be deleted too. The
particularities of multi-user engineering should be taken into consideration here (e.g. that the
project not only needs to be deleted locally from the user's PC, but also from the server used).

2.2 Display of the information system for Chinese user interface

language

Incorrect display of texts under Windows 7 SP1

If you install Startdrive or the SINAMICS DCC option package under Windows 7 SP1 and set the
user interface language to Chinese, errors in the display of texts in the information system may
occur. This incorrect display of texts is known i.a. as mojibake.

Remedy: Installation of Internet Explorer 11

Install Microsoft Internet Explorer 11 or later to ensure the texts are displayed correctly in the
information system.

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2.3 General information about SINAMICS documentation

2.3 General information about SINAMICS documentation

SINAMICS documentation
The SINAMICS documentation is organized in the following categories:
• General documentation/catalogs
• User documentation
• Manufacturer/service documentation

Standard scope
The scope of the functionality described in this document can differ from that of the drive system
that is actually supplied.
• Other functions not described in this documentation might be able to be executed in the
drive system. However, no claim can be made regarding the availability of these functions
when the equipment is first supplied or in the event of service.
• The documentation can also contain descriptions of functions that are not available in a
particular product version of the drive system. Please refer to the ordering documentation
only for the functionality of the supplied drive system.
• Extensions or changes made by the machine manufacturer must be documented by the
machine manufacturer.
For reasons of clarity, this documentation does not contain all of the detailed information on all
of the product types, and cannot take into consideration every conceivable type of installation,
operation and service/maintenance.

Target group
This documentation is intended for machine manufacturers, commissioning engineers, and
service personnel who use the SINAMICS drive system.

Benefits
This manual provides all of the information, procedures and operator actions required for the
particular usage phase.

Siemens MySupport/Documentation
You can find information on how to create your own individual documentation based on
Siemens content and adapt it for your own machine documentation at the following address.

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2.3 General information about SINAMICS documentation

Additional information
You can find information on the topics below at the following address:
• Ordering documentation/overview of documentation
• Additional links to download documents
• Using documentation online (find and search in manuals/information)

Questions relating to the technical documentation

Please send any questions about the technical documentation (e.g. suggestions for
improvement, corrections) to the following email address.

FAQs
You can find Frequently Asked Questions about SINAMICS under Product Support.

Siemens Support while on the move

With the "Siemens Industry Online Support" app, you can access more than 300,000 documents
for Siemens Industry products – any time and from anywhere. The app supports you in the
following areas, for example:
• Resolving problems when executing a project
• Troubleshooting when faults develop
• Expanding a system or planning a new system
Furthermore, you have access to the Technical Forum and other articles that our experts have
drawn up:
• FAQs
• Application examples
• Manuals
• Certificates
• Product announcements and much more
The "Siemens Industry Online Support" app is available for Apple iOS and Android.

Data matrix code on the rating plate

The data matrix code on the rating plate contains the specific device data. This code can be read-
in with any smartphone and technical information for the appropriate device can be displayed
via the "Siemens Industry Online Support" mobile app.

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Websites of third-party companies

This document includes hyperlinks to websites of third-party companies. Siemens is not
responsible for and shall not be liable for these websites or their content, as Siemens has not
checked the information contained in the websites and is not responsible for the content or
information they provide. The use of such websites is at the user's own risk.

2.4 Usage phases and their documents/tools

Usage phase Document/tool

Orientation SINAMICS S Sales Documentation
Planning/configuration • SIZER Engineering Tool
• Configuration Manuals, Motors
Deciding/ordering SINAMICS S120 catalogs
• SINAMICS S120 and SIMOTICS (Catalog D 21.4)
• SINAMICS Converters for Single-Axis Drives and SIMOTICS Motors (Catalog D 31)
• SINAMICS Converters for Single-Axis Drives – Built-In Units (D 31.1)
• SINAMICS Converters for Single-Axis Drives – Distributed Converters (D 31.2)
• SINAMICS S210 Servo Drive System (D 32)
• SINUMERIK 840 Equipment for Machine Tools (Catalog NC 62)
Installation/assembly • SINAMICS S120 Equipment Manual for Control Units and Supplementary System
Components
• SINAMICS S120 Equipment Manual for Booksize Power Units
• SINAMICS S120 Equipment Manual for Chassis Power Units, Air-cooled
• SINAMICS S120 Equipment Manual for Chassis Power Units, Liquid-cooled
• SINAMICS S120 Equipment Manual for Chassis Power Units, Water-cooled for com‐
mon cooling circuits
• SINAMICS S120 Equipment Manual for AC Drives
• SINAMICS S120 Equipment Manual Combi
• SINAMICS S120M Equipment Manual Distributed Drive Technology
• SINAMICS HLA System Manual Hydraulic Drives
Programming Drive Control Charts • Configuring SINAMICS DCC (TIA V17)
• SINAMICS DCC Getting Started (TIA V16)
• SINAMICS DCC standard blocks
Commissioning • Startdrive Commissioning Tool
• SINAMICS S120 Getting Started with Startdrive
• SINAMICS S120 Commissioning Manual with Startdrive
• SINAMICS S120 Function Manual Drive Functions
• SINAMICS S120 Safety Integrated Function Manual
• SINAMICS S120 Function Manual Communication
• SINAMICS S120/S150 List Manual
• SINAMICS HLA System Manual Hydraulic Drives

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2.4 Usage phases and their documents/tools

Usage phase Document/tool

Usage/operation • SINAMICS S120 Commissioning Manual with Startdrive
• SINAMICS S120/S150 List Manual
• SINAMICS HLA System Manual Hydraulic Drives
Maintenance/servicing • SINAMICS S120 Commissioning Manual with Startdrive
• SINAMICS S120/S150 List Manual
References • SINAMICS S120/S150 List Manual

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3.1 Introduction to SINAMICS DCC
SINAMICS Drive Control Chart (SINAMICS DCC) is part of the Advanced Technology Function in
the SINAMICS drive system and expands the scope of device functions by means of freely
available closed-loop control, arithmetic and logic blocks. SINAMICS DCC so offers a means by
which proprietary technological functions can be graphically configured in the SINAMICS drive
system. In addition, local data processing in the drive supports the implementation of modular
machine concepts and results in an increase in the overall machine performance.
SINAMICS DCC gives users a new dimension for adapting systems to the specific functions of
their machines. SINAMICS DCC does not limit the number of functions that can be used. The
number of functions is limited only by the performance capability of the Control Unit.
The user-friendly DCC Editor based on the popular CFC editor enables easy graphical
configuration and a clear representation of control loop structures as well as a high degree of
reusability of existing DCC charts.
To define the open-loop and closed-loop control functions, multi-instance-capable blocks are
selected from the "DCC standard blocks" task card (DCB Standard) or from the "Libraries" task
card (DCB Extension libraries: Libraries imported from "SINAMICS DCB Studio") and graphically
linked to one another and the SINAMICS drive system by dragging and dropping.
Monitoring and trace functions allow the program behavior to be verified and, in the case of a
fault, the cause identified. Two types of DCB libraries are available, DCB Standard and DCB
Extension . The DCB standard blocks (DCB Standard) supplied with SINAMICS DCC contain a
large selection of closed-loop control, arithmetic and logic blocks, as well as comprehensive
open-loop and closed loop control functions.
For combining, analyzing and acquiring binary signals, all commonly used logic functions are
available for selection (AND, XOR, on/off delay, RS flipflop, counter, etc.). Numerous arithmetic
functions, such as summation, division and minimum/maximum evaluation are available for
monitoring and evaluating numeric variables. In addition to the drive control, axial winder
functions, PI controllers, ramp-function generators or sweep generators can be configured
simply and without problem.
The following figure shows the data flow of the configuration data when configuring with
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① Project tree
The project tree provides access to all components and project data.
② Drive unit
③ DCC chart
④ Configuring
You create a new DCC chart configured with the DCC Editor by adding, parameterizing and interconnecting blocks from
the "DCC standard blocks" task card (DCB Standard) or from the "Libraries" task card (imported libraries from "SINAMICS
DCB Studio").
⑤ Task cards
⑥ "DCC standard blocks" task card
⑦ "Libraries" task card
⑧ Importing DCB libraries
The block scope can be extended by importing further DCB libraries, the so-called DCB libraries (DCB Extension).
⑨ Loading
Load with the Startdrive your configuration into the drive system where the configuration is executed.
Figure 3-1 Data flow and configuration data

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Characteristics and features of SINAMICS DCC

• SINAMICS DCC can be activated simultaneously on several drive objects ( DO) on a drive unit.
• Several DCC charts can be created for each drive object.
• A block library with administration, arithmetic, control, logic and system blocks is available
in the "DCC standard blocks" task card (DCB Standard).
• Extensions to the block library are possible via DCB Extension.
• Graphical interconnection editor with various edit, help and print functions
• Simple and drive-related configuration of axial winder functions, PI controller, ramp-function
generator or sweep generator
• Integration of the created technology functions in the SINAMICS base system via BICO
technology, whereby the technology functions can be set via configured parameters.
• Online Engineering (online editing of DCC charts)
• Know-how protection of DCC charts
• Diagnostics environment with the "Monitoring" function in the DCC chart and the trace
function
• Scalable with various performance features and quantity structures for SINAMICS DCC
• Openness functionality in conjunction with SINAMICS DCC

3.2 DCC editor

The user-friendly DCC Editor enables easy graphical configuration and a clear representation of
control loop structures as well as a high degree of reusability of existing DCC charts.
To define the open-loop and closed-loop control functions, multi-instance-capable blocks (Drive
Control Blocks - DCB) are selected from the DCC standard blocks (DCB Standard) or from an
imported block (DCB Extension) and graphically connected to each other using drag-and-drop.
Monitoring and trace functions allow the program behavior to be verified and, in the case of a
fault, the cause identified.
The DCC standard blocks (DCB Standard) comprise a large selection of control, arithmetic and
logic function blocks, as well as comprehensive open-loop and closed-loop control functions.
For linking, analyzing and acquiring binary signals, all common logic functions are available for
selection (AND, XOR, on/off delay, RS flipflop, counter, etc.). Numerous arithmetic functions,
such as summation, division and minimum/maximum evaluation are available for monitoring
and evaluating numeric variables. In addition to the drive control, axial winder functions, PI
controllers, ramp-function generators or sweep generators can be configured simply and
without problem.
DCB Extension libraries (DCB Extension) can be imported into the project library within the
"Libraries" task card. See also "Provision of DCB Extension library blocks (Page 130)"

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① Project tree
The project tree provides access to all components and project data. You can perform the following actions in the
project tree, for example:
• Add new components
• Edit existing components
• Query and change the properties of existing components
② Details window
The detail view shows specific contents of an object selected in the project tree.
③ Working area
Various task cards appropriate for the edited or selected object allow further actions to be performed.
④ Inspector window
The inspector window shows properties for a selected object in the working area. For example, the SINAMICS param‐
eters for the marked block connector.
⑤ Task cards
Various task cards appropriate for the edited or selected object allow further actions to be performed, e.g.:
• Selecting blocks from "DCC standard blocks" (DCB Standard)
• Importing DCB Extension libraries (DCB Extension)
Figure 3-2 DCC Editor in the TIA Portal

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3.3 Requirements

Software packages
The software requirements for SINAMICS DCC are the same as those for SINAMICS Startdrive.
Check whether the following software packages are installed:
• Totally Integrated Automation Portal, Version V17
Options:
– TIA Portal Openness, Version V17
• SINAMICS Startdrive, Version V17
Options:
– SINAMICS DCC, Version V17

Supported SINAMICS devices

SINAMICS DCC is available for the following SINAMICS devices:

SINAMICS device Firmware without Firmware with Firmware

Online Engineering Online Engineering for SIMATIC CPU
as of version as of version

SINAMICS G130 V5.2 V5.2.3 ---

SINAMICS G150 V5.2 V5.2.3 ---
SINAMICS MV V5.2.1 V5.2.5 ) 1
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V5.2.2
V5.2.4
SINAMICS S120 V5.2 V5.2.3 ---
SINAMICS S120 Integra‐ --- V5.2.3 V2.9
ted for SIMATIC
SINAMICS S150 V5.2 V5.2.3 ---
1
) Available with Startdrive V17 SP1

• SINAMICS S120
– CU310-2 PN (for single drives, PROFINET)
– CU320-2 PN (for multi-axis drives, PROFINET)
– CU320-2 DP (for multi-axis drives, PROFIBUS)
• SINAMICS S120 Integrated for SIMATIC Drive Controller
– S120 for the CPU 150xD
The DCC standard blocks of SINAMICS DCC are identical in the STARTER environment and DCC
TIA environment.

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Query in the TIA Portal

To query the installed software, proceed as follows:
1. Open the portal view.
2. Select "Installed software".
The installed software packages are displayed.
3. Click the "Further information about the installed software" link to obtain further details on
the installed software packages.

Requirements for working with the software packages

The user requires knowledge of TIA Portal and SINAMICS Startdrive.

Viewing the installed software in the project view

To view the installed software in the project view, proceed as follows:
1. Switch to the "Project view".
2. Select the "Help > Installed software..." menu.
The "Installed software" dialog opens.

Further information about the installed software

You can call additional information on the installed software. Proceed as follows:
1. Click the "Further information about the installed software" link in the "Installed software"
dialog.
The "Further information" dialog opens.
The displayed information from all detail areas can be exported as an Excel file in CSV format.

Search for updates

You can search for updates for your installed software. This function is supported by SINAMICS
DCC.
For further information, refer to the information system of the TIA Portal at "Check and install
availability of updates and support packages".

Licensing
A "SINAMICS DCC Combo V17" Engineering License is required for configuring DCC charts with
SINAMICS DCC V17.
Licensing is performed via the Automation License Manager (ALM)..
Information about ordering, licensing or installing the SINAMICS DCC can be found at SIOS
(Siemens Industry Online Support).
A 21-day trial license can be used for training purposes.

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When using the configuration software SINAMICS DCC, which is integrated in SINAMICS
Startdrive and in the TIA Portal, the functionality of SINAMICS drive units can be extended.
The following tasks (configuring steps) can be executed.

Overview of the tasks

Step Description
1 Editing projects (Page 35)
Create a new project for drive-specific solutions or open an existing project to add further data.
2 Device configuration (Page 36)
Insert drive units in the projects as single drives or link the drive units to higher-level controllers. Here you
configure the drive units by adding the deployed power units, motors and encoders to the device configuration.
3 Working with DCC charts (Page 36)
In this step, you create DCC charts and add any required chart partitions or upload a DCC chart from the drive unit.
4 Chart contents (Page 51)
In this step, you insert chart contents (e.g. blocks or text boxes as describing elements).
5 Publishing block connectors/pins as SINAMICS parameters (Page 61)
Define the properties of the block connections (e.g. publication as SINAMICS parameter)
6 Interconnecting with block connectors (Page 71)
Interconnections within a DCC chart, interconnections to another DCC chart or interconnections to parameters of
the drive (publication as BICO parameters).
7 Clock cycles and sampling times (Page 87)
Define the run sequence within a chart. Adapt the sampling time of a DCC chart.
8 Establishing an online connection (Page 102)
Establish an online connection between the programming device and the drive unit (e.g. for "Load in device").
9 Load to device (Page 104)
Download data of the device configuration to the drive unit.
The DCC charts are also transferred in the process
10 Loading project data from the drive unit into the TIA Portal (Page 106)
Upload the data from the drive unit to the programming device.
11 Monitoring and tracing configuration online (Page 119)
Use the "Monitoring" function to check the signal states in the DCC chart and the trace function to check the signal
characteristic in the DCC chart.

Further information
Because the DCC Editor is based on CFC, you can also find additional information for operating
the editor in the information system of the TIA Portal at "Technological configuring >
Configuring CFCs". Note, however, that the functionality of the DCC Editor can differ from the
CFC functionality in certain aspects.

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5.1 View and representation
DCC charts can be displayed and edited in the following two views:
• Data flow
• Control flow

Data flow
You can graphically configure a DCC chart in the "Data flow" view. You can freely arrange blocks
from the "DCC standard blocks" task card and other chart contents, and view/change the
interconnections between the block connectors.
Further information can be found in the information system of the TIA Portal at "CFC editor".

Figure 5-1 View of data flow of a DCC chart

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Toolbar in the "Data flow" view

                   

① Changes to another chart partition

Display of the current chart partition
② Adds a chart partition
Adds an additional chart partition to the DCC chart with the number of sheets as set in the layout.
③ Deletes the currently displayed chart partition
Deletes the currently displayed partition from the DCC chart.
④ Zoom functions
• Enlarge: Enlarge the view in stages
• Adapt the DCC chart to the size of the work area
• Adapt the selection to the size of the working area
• Reduce: Reduce the view in stages
Change the zoom factor of the work area
Drop-down list for selecting the zoom factor / the adaptation
⑤ Opens the DCC chart in a second window
Duplicate display of a DCC chart, e.g. to view two chart partitions.
⑥ Toggle sidebar view
Toggles between the chart views:
• DCC chart with fixed sheet bars
• DCC chart with dynamic sheet bars
• DCC chart without sheet bars
⑦ One-line/two-line sidebar entries
Toggles the display of the sidebar entries from one-line to two-line and vice versa.
⑧ Sheet limits on/off
Displays or hides the sheet limits (possible only for disabled sidebar view).
⑨ Sheet numbering on/off
Displays or hides the numbering of individual sheets in the DCC chart.
⑩ Grid on/off
Displays or hides the grid in the DCC chart.
⑪ Execution sequence on/off
Displays or hides the execution position for the blocks.
⑫ Display of the units at the block connector on/off
Displays or hides the unit at the block inputs (provided a unit was defined in the I/O pin properties).
⑬ Highlight for signal flow
Highlights the signal flow to/from the block in online mode / monitoring when the associated block is selected.
⑭ Switchover between connector names and parameter number/parameter text
Labeling of the block connection: Switchover between the display of the connector name and the parameter number/
parameter text
To display the complete parameter text, the block can be enlarged by dragging it horizontally.

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⑮ Insert new chart partition

Inserts a new chart partition at the cursor position in the DCC chart to give the complete chart a logical structure.
⑯ Insert text box
Activates the cursor as a cross-hair to insert a text box.
⑰ Optimize DCC chart
Optimizes the run sequence of the blocks within a DCC chart according to the data flow.
⑱ Position blocks according to the data flow
Positions the blocks according to the run sequence.
⑲ Display selected object in the control flow
Opens the "Control flow" tab. The selected object is marked in the list.
⑳ Monitoring on/off
Switches the "Online monitoring" function on or off.
Figure 5-2 Data flow toolbar

Control flow
In the "Control flow" view, the blocks and block connectors are displayed in list form.
In this view, you can change the run sequence of the blocks by moving the individual rows in the
table with drag-and-drop and also interconnect block connections.
To monitor the values of a connector in online mode, they must be selected in the "For test"
column in the "Control flow" view. The values cannot be edited.

Figure 5-3 View of control flow of a DCC chart

Proceed as follows to find a parameter in the "Data flow" view of the DCC chart:
1. Select the line which contains the parameter in the "Control flow".
2. In the context menu, select "Go to data flow".
The "Data flow" view opens and the corresponding parameter is selected.

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Toolbar in the "Control flow" view

    

① Display top elements

Hides all lower-level elements (e.g. inputs) and displays only the top elements (e.g. block).
② Display lower-level elements
Displays all lower-level elements (e.g. inputs).
③ Display selected object in the data flow
Switches to the "Data flow" display. The associated object is selected there.
④ Optimize chart
Optimizes the run sequence of the blocks within a DCC chart according to the data flow.
⑤ Monitoring on/off
Switches the "Online monitoring" function on or off.
Figure 5-4 Control flow toolbar

Further information
Further information about the data flow and control flow can be found in the information
system of the TIA Portal at "CFC" editor.

5.2 Tooltips
Further information about a user interface element can be displayed with tooltips and tooltip
cascades.

Using tooltips
After a short dwell time with the cursor over a user interface element, the associated tooltip is
displayed automatically and any cascades opened (provided activated in the TIA settings).

Figure 5-5 Tooltip for block (example)

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Figure 5-6 Tooltip for block connector (example)

Links included in the tooltips will direct you to the TIA information system, which provides
additional information.
See also TIA information system (Page 31).

5.3 TIA information system

Information regarding cross-system topics can be obtained in the TIA information system with
the following references.

Device configuration
Search, for example, for "Device configuration".
Continue to "Execution of a device configuration".
or
Search, for example, for "Configuring drives"
Continue to "Configuring SINAMICS S/G/MV drives" > "Drive systems SINAMICS S120, S150,
G150, G130, MV" > "SINAMICS S120".

Parameter list
Search, for example, for "Parameter list".
Continue to "Parameter view" and "Edit parameters".
or
Search, for example, for "Configuring drives"
Continue to "Alarms, parameters and function diagrams" > "Alarms, parameters and function
diagrams SINAMICS S120" > "Parameters SINAMICS S120".

Trace
Search, for example, for "Trace".
Continue to "Use trace and logic analyzer function" > "Description" > "Recording measured
values with the trace function".

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Know-how protection
Search, for example, for "Know-how protection".
Continue to "Write and know-how protection (S120 only)" > "Know-how protection (KHP)" >
"Configuring know-how protection".

Online mode
Search, for example, for "Connecting devices online".
Continue to "General information on online mode".

5.4 Online help for blocks in SINAMICS DCC

The help call for the DCC standard blocks and DCB Extension blocks is different.
Help for DCC standard blocks can be called in the tooltip using the block name and is available
in the TIA information system; see Tooltips (Page 30).
The help for DCB Extension blocks can be called via HTML pages or as PDF file, for example,
depending on which format is saved for the block.

Requirement
The following requirements must be fulfilled to ensure that the help can be called as an HTML
page for blocks from a DCB Extension library.
• A DCB Extension library must be imported in the project library.
• A block from the DCB Extension library for which help is to be called must be contained within
a DCC chart.

Calling help for DCB Extension blocks

To call the help for a block from a DCB Extension library, proceed as follows:
1. Within the project library, select the block from a DCB Extension library for which the help is
to be called.
2. Press Shift + F1.

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Note
Display of the help for a block from a DCB Extension library
The help function of a block from a DCB Extension library is displayed outside of the TIA Portal
with the tool linked to the *.htm file type. The assignment of the *.htm file type to a suitable tool,
e.g. Internet Explorer, is done in the control panel.
If an HTML or text editor is assigned here, only the HTML code is displayed.
If a PDF file is created as help for the block and this format is assigned to the "Adobe Acrobat"
program, for example, the help can be displayed in PDF format.

Figure 5-7 Block help in Internet Explorer in HTML format

Result
There are three different types of constellation:
• If a DCC chart contains blocks from the DCC standard blocks and blocks from a DCB Extension
library, only the help for blocks from the DCB Extension library is opened, e.g. as HTML page
in Internet Explorer or in another format saved for this block.
• If a DCC chart contains blocks from multiple DCB Extension libraries with the same name, the
help is opened for the block that was imported last.
• If a DCC chart contains blocks with the same name from the DCC standard blocks and from
a DCB Extension library, only the help for blocks from the DCB Extension library is opened.

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Note
In the event that there is no help available for blocks from a DCB Extension library, the following
information is displayed: "No user-defined documentation found".

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6.1 Editing projects

Procedure
SINAMICS DCC is integrated in SINAMICS Startdrive and in the TIA Portal. This causes SINAMICS
DCC to use the same procedure for the project editing as the TIA Portal. A detailed description
of the procedure for the individual editing steps can be found in the information system of the
TIA Portal at "Editing projects".
The "Search in project" function is not currently supported by SINAMICS DCC.

Compatibility of projects
The TIA Portal can be used to open existing projects that were created with the same product
version or with a different scope of installation.
Projects from the predecessor version are upgraded to the current version before being opened.
Projects from earlier versions cannot be opened directly. In the following, you will learn what you
should observe when opening projects from earlier product versions.

Opening projects from earlier product versions

The following table illustrates the behavior of the TIA Portal when opening projects from an
earlier product version:

Product version of the TIA Portal Behavior when opening projects with the current product version
(File extension of the respective
version)
V15.1 (.ap15_1) Once you give your confirmation, the project is upgraded to project version V17 upon
V16 (.ap16) opening and gets the file extension ".ap17".
DCC charts from an older TIA version can contain max. 20 pages. DCC charts from version
V17 contain max. 6 pages. If an older project contains DCC charts with more than 6 pages,
additional partitions are created in the DCC chart to which the remaining pages are
written.

Backward compatibility of the current product version

Projects that were saved with the current version of the TIA Portal are not backward compatible
due to the expanded functions compared to older versions. Projects that were saved with TIA
Portal V17 can only be opened with TIA Portal V17 or later.

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6.2 Device configuration

Procedure
SINAMICS DCC extends the functionality of a SINAMICS drive using charts for the drive objects.
The device configuration as well as the handling and the creation of SINAMICS drives based on
Startdrive. For this reason, the required information about this topic can be found in the
information system of the TIA Portal at "Configuring drives".

Note
Templates for drive units
If a drive unit has already been configured and stored as a template in "Global libraries", this
template can be used as a basis for the current configuration.
See also "Creating a template (Page 125)".

Know-how protection for devices

With SINAMICS DCC, the know-how protection can be activated for drive units.
Refer also to the information system of the TIA Portal under "Know-how protection (KHP)".

6.3 Working with DCC charts

6.3.1 General

DCC charts
DCC charts extend the functionality of a SINAMICS drive. The handling and creation of DCC
charts is based on the handling and creation of CFC charts. For this reason, the further
information about this topic can be also found in the information system of the TIA Portal at
"Configuring CFCs".

Interface
The internal DCC parameters which are published as SINAMICS parameters, as well as the
interconnection to the drive unit via BICO parameters, represent the interface between a DCC
chart and the drive unit.

Structuring DCC charts

To structure DCC charts in accordance with their functionality, they can be displayed in the
project navigator in a subfolder (group).

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To create a new group, proceed as follows:

1. Select the "Charts" folder.
2. Select the context menu "Add new group".
Subfolder "Group_1" is created in the folder "Charts".
The subfolder can be renamed, e.g. based on the functionality of the DCC charts. Corresponding
DCC charts can be moved into the subfolder with drag-and-drop.

See also
Inserting subcharts (Page 82)

6.3.2 Creating DCC charts

Requirement
A drive object for which a DCC chart can be created must be added to a project.

Procedure
To create a DCC chart, proceed as follows:
1. In the "Project tree" window, navigate to the drive object for which you would like to create
a DCC chart.
2. In the "Drive object" subfolder, open the "Charts" folder.
3. Double-click the "Add new chart" command there.

Result
A new DCC chart with the default name "DCC-x" is added to the "Charts" folder. Where "x" is a
consecutive number, beginning with 1. The DCC chart is visible as "DCC_1" in the project
navigator and the DCC chart opens.
A DCC chart can be renamed at any time, e.g. to "DCC_x"; see "AUTOHOTSPOT".

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Figure 6-1 Creating a DCC chart

The opened DCC chart contains 4 sheets (2 horizontal, 2 vertical). The number of sheets can be
extended via the Properties/Layout of the chart to max. 6 sheets. See also "AUTOHOTSPOT"
(Chart properties - Sheet bars/layout).

Partitions in DCC charts

A new DCC chart is created without partitions. Partitions can be inserted to structure the DCC
chart. Max. 10 partitions are possible per DCC chart. Each partition can contain a max. of 6
sheets.

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Figure 6-2 DCC chart with partitions

The sheet numbers of the individual sheets of a partition can be shown for a better overview.
Zooming in or out is possible with a double-click on the relevant sheet number.
Blocks are moved from one partition to another partition of a DCC chart or different DCC charts
with "Cut/Paste". Interconnections are also cut/pasted in the process. Blocks are copied between
individual partitions accordingly with "Copy/Paste".

6.3.3 Chart properties

The properties of the DCC chart are displayed in the Inspector window when a DCC chart is
opened.
The following property areas are differentiated:
• General
• Displayed chart partition
• Time stamp
• Sheet bars/layout
• Protection

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General properties
The name of the DCC chart is specified (by default "DCC_x") in the general properties. See also
"Creating DCC charts (Page 37)". You can modify the name of a DCC chart or rename it here.
A comment can also be specified and, if required, a version specified for the DCC chart.
When the "Optimize chart" check box is selected, the possibility to optimize this chart is offered
in the editor with the "Optimize chart" button. However, selecting the check box does not yet
result in optimization being performed.

Figure 6-3 Properties of a DCC chart - General

Note
Changing the author in "Properties/general" of a DCC chart does not affect the entry in
"Properties/time stamp" in the "Changed by:" field. The name with which the user logged in to
the system is always displayed here

Properties - Displayed chart partition

The properties of the currently displayed partition of the DCC chart are shown in the "Displayed
chart partition" property window. A comment can be inserted for each partition.

Figure 6-4 Properties of a DCC chart - Displayed chart partition

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Properties - Time stamp

The time when the DCC chart was created is stored in the "Time stamp" properties window. For
each change, the associated date and time are stored in the time stamp.

Figure 6-5 Properties of a DCC chart - Time stamp

Properties - Sheet bars/layout

In the "Sheet bars" properties window, the type of the sheet bar is determined, its appearance
defined and its width specified.
The number of individual horizontal/vertical sheets (max. 6, e.g. vertical 2, horizontal 3) that
should contain a DCC chart are specified in the "Layout" properties window. The paper format is
also defined.

Figure 6-6 Properties of a DCC chart - Sheet bars/layout

Note
The "Sheet bars/layout" properties window is not visible when know-how protection is activated
for the DCC chart.

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Properties - Protection
In the "Protection" properties window, you can query whether or not the DCC chart is know-how
protected.

Figure 6-7 Properties of a DCC chart - Protection

6.3.4 Copying DCC charts

Rules for copying DCC charts

• If the inserted parameter number exists already, it is adapted automatically and the first free
parameter number is assigned.
• A text reference is generated rather than a BICO interconnection wherever there is no
interconnection partner (BICO output parameter) available.
• Text references are resolved when the associated parameters are available.
• When copying a device, the associated DCC charts are also copied.
• Cross-chart interconnections of block connections are lost if
– a global interconnection existed
– the interconnection partner (local input parameter) is not available
– a cross-chart interconnection partner (output parameter) is not available
• The interconnection is overwritten if the interconnection partner (local input parameter) is
already connected with another parameter.

Procedure

Copying DCC charts within a project

Proceed as follows to copy a DCC chart within a project:
1. Navigate to the DCC chart that you want to copy.
2. Select the "Copy" command in the context menu.
3. Navigate to the "Charts" folder of the drive object.
4. Select the "Insert" command in the context menu.
Or drag-and-drop the DCC chart into the "Charts" folder of a different drive object.

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Copying DCC charts from different projects (reference projects)

Existing charts can be displayed and opened in the project navigator as reference projects.
DCC charts from the reference project can thus be copied into the opened project:
• Drag-and-drop DCC charts into the "Charts" folder to store a copy there
or
• Drag-and-drop DCC charts into an opened DCC chart to insert the copy there as a chart
partition.
Further information can be found in the information system of the TIA Portal under "Using
reference projects".

Result
A copy of the DCC chart has been added to the target drive unit.

Note
After copying, check whether the interconnections of published block connectors in the chart
copy have to be adapted to another drive object as a result of the copying.

6.3.5 Deleting DCC charts

If a DCC chart is deleted, all interconnections are deleted. For interconnections to BICO
parameters, the values are set to the default values.

Requirement
DCC charts have been created within a project.

Procedure
To delete a DCC chart, proceed as follows:
1. Navigate to the DCC chart that you want to delete.
2. Select the DCC chart.
3. Select the "Delete" command in the context menu.
4. Confirm the prompt with "Yes" if you want to permanently delete the DCC chart.

Result
The DCC chart has been deleted.

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6.3.6 Exporting DCC charts

A DCC chart is to be exported from SINAMICS DCC, for example, to forward the DCC chart to a
commissioning engineer independent of the project or to archive the DCC chart. All chart
information (except the DCB Extension) is contained for the export so that the DCC chart can be
re-imported completely.

Note
Blocks in the DCC charts which originate from the DCB Extension libraries are included in the
export. The DCB Extension library itself, however, is not included in the export.

Individual DCC charts or all DCC charts of a "Charts" folder can be exported.

Requirement
At least one DCC chart is created.

Procedure

Exporting individual DCC charts

To export an individual DCC chart, proceed as follows:
1. In the project window, select the DCC chart to be exported.
2. Select "Export Drive Control Chart..." in the context menu.
The "Export Drive Control Chart" dialog opens.
3. Navigate in Windows Explorer to the folder in which the exported DCC chart should be saved.
4. Use the previous file name for the DCC chart to be exported.
The format is specified automatically with ".dcc".
Changing the file name, however, affects the exported file name. For the import, the DCC
chart is re-imported with the original name.
5. Click "Save".

Exporting all DCC charts in the "Charts" folder

To export all DCC charts in the "Charts" folder, proceed as follows:
1. In the project window, select the "Charts" folder with the content to be exported.
2. Select "Export Drive Control Chart(s)..." in the context menu.
The "Export Drive Control Chart" dialog opens.
3. Navigate in Windows Explorer to the folder in which the exported DCC charts should be saved.
4. Use a file name (e.g. Charts_1) for the DCC charts to be exported.
The format is specified automatically with ".dcc".
5. Click "Save".

Exporting chart partitions

Subcharts cannot be exported individually.

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An export is possible only as base chart or of all DCC charts by exporting the "Charts" folder.

6.3.7 Import DCC charts

DCC charts can be imported from the STARTER or TIA environment; they then also have the same
functionality in the target device.

Rules for importing DCC charts

• If the inserted parameter number exists already, it is adapted automatically and the first free
parameter number is assigned.
• A text reference is generated rather than a BICO interconnection wherever the
interconnection partner (BICO output parameter) is affiliated with the same drive object,
however, is not available.
– The interconnection partner is not available
– The interconnection partner is an input BICO parameter and already has an
interconnection partner
• Text references from a DCC chart of the STARTER environment are also imported as text
reference.
• Interconnections are lost if
– it is a global interconnection
– the interconnection partner (local input parameter) is not available
– a cross-chart interconnection partner (output parameter) is not available
• The interconnection is overwritten if the interconnection partner (local input parameter) is
already connected with another parameter.

Importing DCC charts from an older TIA version (V16 or V15.1)

If DCC charts from an older TIA version that can contain max. 20 pages are imported into TIA
version V17, the DCC charts are converted as follows:
DCC charts of version V17 contain max. 6 pages.
If an imported DCC chart contains more than 6 pages, additional partitions are created to which
the remaining pages are written.

Importing DCC charts into an older TIA version (V16 or V15.1)

If DCC charts (version V17) are imported into a TIA environment (version V15.1 or V16), the
following must be observed:
• The DCC charts contain one partition:
All blocks are transferred to the first sheet of the DCC chart.
• The DCC charts contain more than one partition:
An import is possible, but the blocks may overlap because the contents of all partitions are
written to a single DCC chart.

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When importing DCC charts from the STARTER environment, the following conditions
must be observed:
See https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/109764320
• The charts may contain just one runtime group.
• If the DCC charts contain blocks from a DCB library (DCB Extension), they can be imported
only when the associated libraries have been installed in SINAMICS DCC in the TIA
environment.
• The DCC charts must not have any know-how protection.
• The DCC charts must not contain any DCB libraries (Typicals).
• The DCC charts must be able to be compiled error-free in STARTER V5.3 and SINAMICS DCC
V3.3 or higher and be available for export in XML format.
• When chart partitions are used, the run sequence of the blocks must be contiguous within
the chart partition. No blocks of this run sequence of the chart partition may lie outside it. See
also "Handling subcharts (Page 82)".

Requirement
A DCC chart has been exported from SINAMICS DCC-TIA and is available in dcc format
or
A DCC chart with the observed conditions has been exported from the STARTER environment
and is available in xml format.

Procedure
To import a DCC chart in SINAMICS DCC in the TIA environment, proceed as follows:
1. In the project window, select a "Charts" folder into which the DCC chart should be imported.
2. Select "Import Drive Control Chart(s)..." in the context menu.
The "Import Drive Control Chart" dialog opens.
3. Select the "Drive Control Chart (*.dcc)" format (import from the TIA environment)
or
Select the "Drive Control Chart (*.xml)" format (import from the STARTER environment)
4. Navigate in Windows Explorer to the folder in which the DCC chart is stored.
5. Select the DCC chart and click "Open".
One or more DCC charts are inserted in the "Charts" folder.
6. After importing DCC charts from the STARTER environment, the DCC charts in the TIA Portal
may need to be revised.

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Note
Import from STARTER
After importing DCC charts from the STARTER environment, small DCC charts are represented as
an individual chart and larger DCC charts as multiple DCC charts. If blocks were not visible in the
STARTER environment (e.g. overlapping), they will remain so in the TIA environment.
The DCC charts from the STARTER environment are divided into several DCC charts in the TIA
Portal in accordance with the chart limitations so that all function blocks are visible. One base
chart partition is created for each three chart partitions in SINAMICS DCC-TIA. If, for example, a
DCC chart in the STARTER environment consists of the chart partitions A, B, C, D and E, base
charts "<chart name>_ABC" and "<chart name>_DE" are created in SINAMICS DCC-TIA.
In preparation for a traceable import of DCC charts from the STARTER environment, the
following must be considered:
If the sequence of the blocks in the DCC charts in the STARTER environment is contiguous within
three chart partitions (e.g. A, B and C or D and E, etc.), three chart partitions are grouped to form
a DCC chart in each case, as described for the import. If the sequence of the blocks within three
chart partitions (A, B and C) is not contiguous, i.e. one block was configured on one of the other
chart partitions (D, E, ..), two DCC charts ("<chart name>_ABC_1" and "<chart name>_ABC_2")
are created for the import.

6.3.8 Know-how protection for DCC charts

6.3.8.1 General information

With the know-how protection for DCC charts, the user can prevent unauthorized persons from
reading, changing or manipulating confidential know-how on configuring in the DCC chart.
Know-how protection is activated by assigning a password.
DCC charts with know-how protection cannot be opened to read or edit. However, they can be
exported, imported, loaded onto the device or from the device, just like unprotected DCC charts.
To be able to make changes or view the content of a DCC chart, know-how protection must be
deactivated. It must be deactivated using the same password with which it was activated.

Requirements
The following requirements must be met to be able to activate know-how protection for DCC
charts:
• TIA-Portal V17 or higher

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Restrictions

NOTICE
Password
If a DCC chart was know-how protected with a password, its contents are encrypted. This
means that the contents of the DCC chart cannot be restored if the password is lost or forgotten.

Undoing operations
It is only possible to undo activation or deactivation of know-how protection or to restore the
previous state by entering the corresponding password.
Operating steps that were performed before the activation/deactivation of the know-how
protection can no longer be undone and the previous state cannot be restored.

Blocks from a DCB Extension library

If the DCC chart is know-how protected, the blocks contained in it from a DCB Extension library
are also know-how protected.
However, the DCB Extension library imported in the project is not know-how protected.

Importing DCC charts from the STARTER environment

When DCC charts are imported from the STARTER environment, know-how protection should be
deactivated beforehand.

6.3.8.2 Activating/deactivating know-how protection for DCC charts

Enabling know-how protection

Requirements
The following requirements must be met to be able to successfully activate know-how
protection:
• The user must have sufficient rights to be able to configure drive objects.
• A DCC chart cannot be invalid, i.e. it must be successfully compiled to be able to perform a
"Download to device":
– No text interconnections are contained (these occur when blocks are copied from a BICO
interconnection)
– The DCC chart may not contain any blocks from a DCB Extension library that originate
from a DCB Extension library which was deleted in the project.
• If there is a BICO connection between two DCC charts, the know-how protection can only be
activated for both charts together.
In the event of BICO connections to another drive unit, the know-how protection can only be
activated for this DCC chart.

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Procedure
Know-how protection can be activated for individual DCC charts or for multiple DCC charts at the
same time.
Proceed as follows to successfully activate know-how protection for a DCC chart:
1. Select one or more DCC charts in the project tree.
2. Select the "Know-how protection..." shortcut menu.
The dialog for entering a password opens.
3. Enter a strong password (at least 8 characters) and the password confirmation and start
encryption with "OK".
Know-how protection is activated.
The chart symbol is marked with a padlock.

Figure 6-8 Know-how protection for DCC_2 is activated

Know-how protection for a DCC chart is activated

• "Chart properties - Protection" shows: "The chart is protected".
• The content of the DCC chart is hidden. The content is only visible again when know-how
protection is deactivated.
Temporary inactivation is not possible.
• The know-how protected DCC chart cannot be opened
• Monitoring mode cannot be run for this DCC chart.
• The know-how protected DCC chart cannot be modified in the offline project or with Online
Engineering.
• The know-how protected DCC chart cannot be renamed.
• The properties of a know-how protected DCC chart cannot be changed.
• A know-how protected DCC chart can be copied/pasted.
No DCC charts with chart names that already exist can be pasted!

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• If multiple DCC charts are protected with a shared password, they can only be copied/pasted
together.
Note
If not all DCC charts that contain connections and have been know-how protected together
are selected for Copy&Paste, the DCC charts are copied and pasted, but the chart sequence is
different!

• Only when multiple DCC charts are know-how protected at the same time can they be
deleted together.
• A know-how protected DCC chart is still know-how protected after an export.
• A know-how protected DCC chart can be loaded into the device. Although the contents are
not visible, all parameters are loaded and the values are calculated.
• A know-how protected DCC chart can be loaded from the device. To open it, the password
must be known.

Disabling know-how protection

Requirements
The following conditions must be met to be able to successfully deactivate know-how
protection:
• The user must have sufficient rights to be able to configure drive objects.
• A correct password must be defined and known to the user.

Procedure
Deactivating know-how protection takes place in a similar way to the activation.
Follow these steps to deactivate the know-how protection of a DCC chart:
1. Select one or more DCC charts in the project tree.
2. Select the "Know-how protection..." shortcut menu.
The dialog for entering a password opens.
3. Enter the correct password with which the DCC chart or multiple DCC charts were know-how
protected and confirm with "OK".
Know-how protection is deactivated. This can take several seconds.
The "Padlock" icon at the chart symbol disappears and a message is output in the info
window. The contents of the DCC chart are now visible again and be edited in the usual way.
If any errors occur during deactivation, corresponding messages are presented in the info
window.

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6.4 Chart contents

6.4.1 General
An important part of the DCC charts are the blocks used in them and their interconnections with
one another. You can also use additional elements in DCC charts. The list below provides an
overview of the available contents for the chart:
• Blocks (Page 51)
• Subcharts (Page 82)
• Text boxes (Page 81)

6.4.2 Libraries
The following block libraries are available:
• DCB standard blocks (DCC Standard)
• Importing DCB Extension libraries (DCB Extension created with SINAMICS DCB Studio)

DCB standard blocks (DCC Standard)

All DCC standard blocks are available when SINAMICS DCC is installed.
The DCC standard blocks can be opened as "Task card" in the TIA Portal and are available for
further use in the chart.

DCB Extension libraries (DCB Extension)

The DCB Extension libraries (DCB Extension) are imported into the project library via the
"Libraries" task card and are then available for the opened project in the "Types" folder. The
imported DCB Extension libraries (DCB Extension) are saved with the project.
See also "Library handling (Page 127)".

6.4.3 Handling blocks

6.4.3.1 Inserting blocks

Requirement
A DCC chart is opened in the editor.

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Procedure
To insert a block in a DCC chart, proceed as follows:
1. Open the "DCC standard blocks" task card
or an imported DCB Extension library in the "Types" folder in the "Libraries" task card.
2. Navigate to the block that you want to insert.
3. You have several options for inserting the block in the DCC chart:
– Drag-and-drop the block to the desired position in the DCC chart.
– Double-click the block.
– Select the block and press the [Enter] key.
– Copy the block with <Ctrl C> and then insert it into the DCC chart with <Ctrl V>.

Note
DCB Extension library
Blocks from a DCB Extension library can only be inserted into the DCC chart using drag-and-drop.

Result
The block is inserted in the DCC chart.

Superimposed blocks for inserting

If blocks are superimposed on the DCC chart with other elements, the superimposed block is
displayed in red and its information (e.g. connectors) is not visible.
To ensure a view of all block information, the blocks must be repositioned or the size of the block
adapted.

"DCC standard blocks" task card

A separate task card is available for the DCC standard blocks. All of the available function blocks
or a specific selection can be displayed here and can be used for configuring in the chart.

Note
Searching for DCC standard blocks
To find a DCC standard block faster, open the "DCC standard blocks" task card and enter the first
letter of the abbreviation (e.g. "A") or the entire abbreviation (e.g. "ADD") of the block via the
keyboard.
The first block with the entered start letter or the desired block is selected and can be inserted
into the DCC chart.

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① Change the pallet mode

Displays or hides the individual pallets.
② Organization of the library into various categories,
e.g. arithmetic
③ The contained blocks with name and description are displayed when a category is opened. These
blocks can be used in a chart.
Figure 6-9 "DCC standard blocks" task card

"Libraries" task card

The content of the "project library" and of the "global libraries" is displayed in the "Libraries" task
card.

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The "Status" display ("Status" column) is not supported by SINAMICS DCC.

The version number ("Version" column) reflects the version of a block in the "Name" column.

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① Change the pallet mode

Displays or hides the individual pallets.
② Open or close element view
Opens the "Elements" pallet in which the elements of the global library are displayed.
③ Selection field
Filters the elements using the appropriate criteria.

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④ Export texts
Not supported by SINAMICS DCC.
⑤ Import texts
Not supported by SINAMICS DCC.
Project library
⑥ Import DCB Extension libraries
⑦ Set the default setting for versions of a DCB Extension library
Global libraries
⑧ Copy the "Types" folder (DCB Extension libraries) from the project library to a global library
⑨ Copy a drive unit into a global library as template
⑩ Display the "Status" of the libraries
The status of the libraries can only be displayed in SINAMICS DCC.

Status of the libraries

Figure 6-10 "Libraries" task card

To execute functions, in addition to the icons, the following context menus are available:
• Import of DCB Extension libraries (DCB Extension) into the project library
• Set the default setting for versions of a DCB Extension library.
See also Provision of DCB Extension library blocks (Page 130).
You can find additional information in the information system of the TIA Portal under "Setting
version as "default"".

6.4.3.2 Copying blocks

Rules for copying/inserting blocks

• If the inserted parameter number exists already, it is adapted automatically. The parameter
number is changed to the first free parameter number.
• Text references are created rather than BICO interconnections if the interconnection partner
is not available.
If the interconnection partner is an input BICO parameter and already has an interconnection
partner, the BICO interconnection is overwritten and is then once again valid.
DCC charts that contain text references cannot be downloaded to the drive unit. An
appropriate error message is issued during the download.
• Cross-chart interconnections of block connectors are lost when the interconnection partners
are not also copied.

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• Local BICO interconnections are retained as such after copying/inserting, see also
"Interconnecting with block connectors (Page 71)"
• Global BICO interconnections are retained as such after copying/inserting, see also
"Interconnecting with block connectors (Page 71)"

Requirement
A DCC chart is opened in the editor.

Procedure
To copy a block in a DCC chart, proceed as follows:
1. Select the block that you want to copy.
2. Select the "Copy" command in the context menu.
3. Navigate with the cursor to the position in the same DCC chart or in a different DCC chart
where the copied block should be inserted and select the "Paste" command in the shortcut
menu.
The copied block is inserted in the opened DCC chart and interconnections established to the
sheet bars.
4. Check the automatically created interconnections to the sidebars and update the text
references.

Result
The copied block is inserted into the DCC chart and connected correctly with the sheet bars.

6.4.3.3 Deleting blocks

If a block is deleted, all interconnections are deleted. For interconnections to additional
subsequent blocks or BICO parameters, the values are set to the default values.

Requirement
The following requirements must be satisfied:
• A DCC chart is opened in the editor.
• The DCC chart already contains one or more blocks.

Procedure
To delete a block in a DCC chart, proceed as follows:
1. Select the block that you want to delete.
2. Select the "Delete" command in the context menu.
The block and the connections to other blocks or the sheet bar are deleted.
The numbering of the blocks (run sequence) is updated automatically.

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Result
The block and the interconnections to other blocks or the sheet bar are deleted.

6.4.3.4 Block properties

Blocks have type data, instance data, interface information and information about hidden
interconnections.

Properties - General
Instance data contains values that you specifically set for each individual block in the DCC chart.
For example, you can assign the name or the comment.
The maximum number of generic inputs is configured in the associated block. For the DCC
standard blocks, the max. number of inputs is always 4, whereas the blocks of a DCB Extension
library (DCB Extension) may also have more than 4 inputs. The number of inputs is displayed in
the "Properties - General" dialog and can be changed.
Type data is preset data for the associated block type. This includes, for example, the block type
itself or a predefined comment. The "Version" field displays the current version of the DCB
standard library.

Figure 6-11 Block properties - General

Properties - Interface
The interface of a block encompasses its inputs and outputs, and contains information about the
value and the data type. In this window, the interfaces (block interfaces) can be configured as
invisible or activated for the test so that the interface values can be monitored online.
If a bus connection is marked as "invisible", it is hidden in the "Data flow" view.
Further information is available at "Block connectors (Page 59)".

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Figure 6-12 Block properties - Interface

Properties - Hidden interconnections

If block connections have been marked as "hidden", the associated interconnections are also
hidden.
Since these connectors are not visible in the DCC Editor, you can check whether invisible
interconnections exist in the block properties.
Further information is available at "Block connectors (Page 59)".

Figure 6-13 Block properties - Hidden interconnections

6.4.3.5 Block connectors

There are two types of block connector (inputs and outputs), each of which has a distinct
function and is edited in a particular way.

Block connector properties

Block connectors have type data and instance data. You can also publish block connectors as
SINAMICS parameters.

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Type data is preset data for the associated block connector type. This includes, for example, the
data type for "Type", the default value for "Value", a predefined comment or the section for the
definition as input or output.
Instance data contains values that you specifically set for each individual connector. For
example, you can assign the value or the comment or specify the unit for the connector.

Procedure
To display the properties of a block connector, proceed as follows:
1. Select a block connection in the DCC chart.
2. Open the Inspector window. You can view and edit the properties of the block connector at
"Properties".

Figure 6-14 General properties of a block connector

If you do not define values in the instance data, they are imported from the type data. This is
illustrated by the arrow icons on the right-hand edge of the instance data area. Once you
overwrite instance data, the arrow icon is enabled for the relevant value. Then click the arrow
icon if you want to import the value again from the type data.

Input values
At block inputs, you can specify an input value in the "Value" input field of the instance data. This
value is always used for an input that is not interconnected. With interconnected blocks, the
output value of the upstream block always applies in the initialization phase and in the first cycle.

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Output values
An output value issued in the initialization phase can be specified at the block outputs in the
"Value" entry field for the instance data. In the first cycle the specified value is then overwritten
by the calculated value.

Visibility of connectors
In the DCC Editor, you can hide block connections to improve the clarity of the configured DCC
charts. However, the hidden block connectors remain active in SINAMICS DCC, and their values
are still evaluated.

Number of connectors
For generic blocks (e.g. ADD, AND, MUL) in the DCC Editor, you can change the number of block
connections.

Units of connectors
The units of the block connections that you can set in the instance data have a purely
commentary character in the DCC Editor. The values are not converted automatically and are not
displayed in the parameter list.

Further information
Information about the properties of inputs and outputs can be found in the information system
of the TIA Portal at "Default setting of attributes for input and output parameters".

6.4.3.6 Publishing block connectors/pins as SINAMICS parameters

Input and output connectors of blocks in a DCC chart can be published as parameters in
SINAMICS DCC. "Publish" means that users create the parameters themselves with parameter
numbers and parameter text. The published parameters are then visible as new SINAMICS
parameters in the parameter view of the base system.
This is the requirement to
• interconnect the block connectors via BICO parameters to the base system.
• specify the values of block inputs as setting parameters in the parameter view of the base
system.
• monitor the values of block outputs as display parameters in the parameter view of the base
system.

Parameter view
Double-click on "Parameterization" in the project tree and select the "Parameter view" tab.
The "Parameter view" provides a clearly organized representation of the parameters available for
the device (parameter list).

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Published parameters are inserted in the parameter list with parameter numbers 21500 to
25999. "DCC parameter" is specified as preset parameter text.

Note
DCC parameters
Published parameters should be designated a descriptive name. The name can be changed in
the parameters of the block connector with the SINAMICS parameters in the parameter text.

The published parameters are displayed in the access level "Standard parameters" or "Extended
parameters" under "All parameters".

Figure 6-15 Parameter view - All parameters

The DCC-specific parameters are displayed in the access level "Standard parameters" or
"Extended parameters" under "Technology functions > Drive Control Chart".

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Figure 6-16 Parameter view - Technology functions_Drive Control Chart

Representation of the BICO parameters

For binary block connectors, the output BICO parameters are designated with "BI p2xxxx" and
the output BICO parameters with "BO r2xxxx".
For analog block connectors, the input BICO parameters are designated with "CI p2xxxx" and the
output BICO parameters with "CO r2xxxx".

Requirement
A DCC chart is opened in the editor and at least one block is inserted into the DCC chart.

Procedure
To publish a block connector as a SINAMICS parameter, proceed as follows:

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Via context menu on the block connector

1. Select the block connector to be published.
2. Select in the "Publish as setting parameter" context menu (for a block input)
or "Publish as monitoring parameter" (for a block output).

Figure 6-17 Publish as SINAMICS parameter via the context menu at the block connector

The connection is identified as a DCC parameter (for example, for inputs p21504, for outputs
r21505)

When creating a BICO interconnection to the base system

1. Select the block connector to be published.
2. Drag a connection from the block connector to the sidebar.

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3. Select a parameter from the base system in the "Interconnect DCC parameter with
parameter" dialog.

Figure 6-18 Publish as SINAMICS parameter by setting a BICO interconnection to the base system

4. The BICO interconnection is established and the connector is identified as DCC parameter (for
example, for inputs CI p21504, for outputs CO r21505)

Note
For dynamic sheet bars, or if the sheet bars have been hidden, you create the BICO
interconnection via the "Interconnect with parameter..." context menu.

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Via the properties of the block connector

1. Select the block connector to be published.
2. Open the Inspector window. At "Properties > General > SINAMICS parameters", activate the
option:
– Publish block connector as setting parameter / monitoring parameter or
– Publish block connector as BICO parameter.
The set option is marked.

Figure 6-19 Publish as SINAMICS parameter via the properties of the block connector

3. Change the parameter number or the parameter text as required. The minimum and
maximum values can also be changed for some parameters.

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Via the properties of the block

1. Select the block connector to be published.
2. Open the Inspector window.
All data of the block connectors is displayed in a table at "Properties > General > Interface".

Figure 6-20 Publish as SINAMICS parameter via the properties of the block

3. Set in the "Publish" column via a drop-down list whether the connector should be published
as "Setting parameter / monitoring parameter" or as "BICO parameter".

Automatic publishing of block connectors

If a block output is interconnected with a BICO parameter, the block output is published
automatically as BICO output parameter.

6.4.4 Preparing a connection to the drive object

6.4.4.1 Overview
Only block connections of a DCC chart declared as BICO parameters can be connected to the
connector inputs (CI) and connector outputs (CO) of the drive.
All block connections of data type REAL that are published as BICO parameters are per-unit
variables. This means that calculations within SINAMICS DCC are only carried out with per-unit
signal values (1.0 = 100%). The specification of values via setting parameters must therefore also
be carried out per unit. Conversion to the connectors of the drive with associated units is
performed automatically in accordance with reference variables from r2700 to r2707.
With all other data types, no conversion to a per-unit variable takes place.

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If calculations are to be performed in the DCC chart with absolute variables, variables of the BICO
interconnections to and from a DCC chart must be converted. Examples of per-unit and absolute
variables are described in the following sections.

6.4.4.2 Calculating a chart with per-unit variables

Interconnecting the input value

If the connector inputs of a REAL type block are interconnected with the parameters associated
with units in the base system, the interconnection is calculated automatically as per-unit
variables in the DCC chart.
This example shows that the fixed speed setpoint is specified as 1500 rpm. In this case, the
reference variable r2700 is 6000 rpm. The input value of the block add_1 and add_2 is therefore
specified as 0.25 in the DCC chart, relative to the reference variable of the speed. The value 0.25
thus corresponds with a speed of 1500 rpm.
In order to continue processing of the signal, processing must be carried out on the basis of per-
unit variables, refer to block add_2. The value of 0.25 is added here to the per-unit fixed setpoint
of 0.25. This results in a value of 0.5, which in turn yields a speed value of 3000 rpm relative to
the reference speed.

Figure 6-21 Calculating with per-unit variables: Interconnecting the input value

Interconnecting the output value

If the connector output of a REAL type block is interconnected with the parameters associated
with units in the base system, the interconnection is transferred automatically to the base
system as a per-unit variable.
This example shows that the output value of the block is 0.25. With a reference speed of
6000 rpm, the value totals 1500 rpm. This value continues to be processed as a reference
variable in the base system with interconnection to parameter p1070 "Main setpoint". Effective
at the "Main setpoint" parameter, which is also converted to an absolute variable, the expected
1500 rpm becomes evident once again.

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Figure 6-22 Calculating with per-unit variables: Interconnecting the output value

For BICO interconnections to the base system, always check whether you are working in
SINAMICS DCC with absolute variables or with per-unit variables, as the connector output of a
DCC chart always works with per-unit variables for interconnection with a connector input of the
base system associated with units.

6.4.4.3 Calculating a chart with absolute variables

Interconnecting the input value

Should you wish to perform calculations in a DCC chart with absolute variables, the variables of
the drive must be converted to per-unit variables. This conversion is achieved by multiplying the
units-related parameter from the base system with its per-unit variable. This yields an absolute
variable.
In this example, the fixed speed setpoint of 0.25 in the DCC chart is converted to 1500 rpm by
multiplying the reference speed of 6000 with no units by the MUL block. This allows you to also
perform calculations in the DCC chart with absolute variables, as shown in the example with the
addition of 1500 rpm for block add_1.
For SINAMICS DCC, the reference variables are provided as monitoring parameters r2700…
r2707 which have no units and can be interconnected. Parameters r2700… r2707 have the
special feature that the value is transferred 1:1 to SINAMICS DCC without being divided by the
reference variable.

Figure 6-23 Calculating with absolute variables: Interconnecting the input value

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Interconnecting the output value

If a calculation is performed in the DCC chart with absolute variables, the calculated variable
must be converted to a per-unit variable again when interconnecting with the base system to a
parameter associated with units.
If no conversion is performed on a per-unit variable, the base system interprets the variable as
a per-unit variable.
In this example, the absolute variable of 1500 rpm is converted to a per-unit variable by dividing
the reference speed with no units by the DIV block. This value continues to be processed as a
reference variable in the base system with interconnection to parameter p1070 "Main setpoint".
Effective at parameter p1070 "Main setpoint", which is also converted to an absolute variable,
the 1500 rpm expected becomes evident once again.

Figure 6-24 Calculating with absolute variables: Interconnecting the output value

Note
Before loading to the device, check the reference variable at the X2 input of the divider, because
large values may occur for further signal processing:
• Is the input to the reference variable interconnected correctly?
• Is the value of the reference variable set correctly?

6.4.4.4 Interconnecting DCC signals with the components of the drive

Preliminary remark
The basic system can be connected to process data interfaces IF1 and IF2 via free telegram
configuration using BICO (p0922 = 999) or via (standard) telegrams depending on p0922. To
interconnect with the basic system, the block connections needed must be published as BICO
parameters.

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Interconnecting received process data with DCC

When interconnecting the received PZD data (see SINAMICS S Parameter Manual, function block
diagrams 9206 and 9204), the particular way in which the connector outputs (COs) of PZD
processing behave (for IF1 r2050, r2060 and for IF2 r8850 and r8860) should be noted. These
COs (connector outputs) can either provide their signals in whole numbers (integers) or as
floating point values (REAL). The data type provided is determined by the first signal linked to this
CO. This can also be determined by a standard message frame having been selected (p0922 =
999) on a drive object. The PZD COs are thereby automatically interconnected according to the
definition of the message frame selected. This interconnection is not canceled when resetting
p0922 = 999 == free message frame configuration with BICO.

Procedure
1. Set p1070 = 2060[2], for example.
r2060[2] (PZD received word 3 and 4) is thereby connected to the main setpoint (in function
block diagram 3030) of a REAL variable of the basic system. This means that only connector
inputs from DCC with the REAL signal data type can be interconnected on r2060[2].

Note
Connections to integer inputs can be made both online and offline in the DCC Editor; a
corresponding error message is only issued when the DCC chart is downloaded.

Interconnecting sent process data with DCC

The send data is interconnected as with any other BICO connection.
Detailed descriptions about this topic are contained in the SINAMICS S120 function manual.

6.4.5 Interconnections

6.4.5.1 Interconnecting with block connectors

The fundamental steps for interconnecting two block connectors can be found in the CFC help
at "Interconnecting of input and output parameters".

Interconnections within a DCC chart

The interconnections within a DCC chart are made between the outputs (e.g. "Q" or "Y") and the
inputs (e.g. "I" or "X").

Procedure
1. Drag-and-drop an interconnection from the output (with a blue border) of a block to the
input (highlighted in green when it is a valid interconnection) of another block.

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Interconnections to another DCC chart

If the DCC charts are located within a drive object, you can perform the interconnection via the
"Interconnect to chart..." shortcut menu.
If DCC charts should be interconnected in different drive objects, this is not possible via a pin-pin
connection, but rather only via a BICO interconnection.

Procedure
1. Select the block connector that you want to interconnect.
2. Select "Interconnect to chart..." in the context menu.
A selection list is displayed at the position of the block connection which allows the DCC
charts to be selected with the list icon or the "Picker" dialog to be opened with the arrow icon:
3. Select within the associated DCC chart the block with which an interconnection should be
established.
The available block connectors are displayed in the right-hand area of the "Picker" dialog.
4. Select the desired block connector and acknowledge with the green "OK" button.

Figure 6-25 Connection to the DCC_01 DCC chart is established

The connection was made to the DCC chart whose "Integrator" block is established on block
connection LL (e.g. to \DCC_01\int_1.LL).

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Additional interconnection options

If more than one DCC chart is displayed in the TIA Portal (split editor area), the interconnection
can be made as follows:
• By drag-and-drop
Drag a connection from the output of a block in DCC chart 1 to the input of a block in DCC
chart 2.
• By copy (Ctrl C) and paste (Ctrl V)
Select the output of a block in DCC chart 1 and enter <Ctrl C>, then select the input of a block
in DCC chart 2 and enter <Ctrl V>.
• With click-clack interconnection
Click on the connector of a block output. The output is shown selected in magenta and a
double arrow is attached to the mouse cursor.
Move the mouse cursor over a block input so that it is selected in green and click on this block
input.
The connection is established.

Figure 6-26 Click-clack interconnection

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Interconnections between chart partitions of a DCC chart

Interconnections can be established between blocks in individual chart partitions in the familiar
way:
• Between partitions within a DCC chart and
• Between partitions in different DCC charts

Figure 6-27 Interconnection between chart partitions (partitions)

The partitions are shown in the sheet bar.

Compatibility of block connectors

The data types of the block connectors to be interconnected must be compatible. Compatibility
exists if the data types are identical or can be automatically converted to each other. The table
below provides an overview of the possible data type conversions:

Table 6-1 Conversions

Input Output Description

WORD INT Interconnection of a word variable to an integer variable
INT WORD Interconnection of an integer variable to a word variable
DWORD DINT Interconnection of a double word variable to a double integer variable
DINT DWORD Interconnection of a double integer variable to a double word variable
BYTE SINT Interconnection of a byte variable to a short integer variable
SINT BYTE Interconnection of a short integer variable to a byte variable
USINT BYTE Interconnection of an unsigned short integer variable to a byte variable
BYTE USINT Interconnection of a byte variable to an unsigned short integer variable
USINT SINT Interconnection of an unsigned short integer variable to a short integer
variable
SINT USINT Interconnection of a short integer variable to an unsigned short integer
variable
UINT WORD Interconnection of an unsigned integer variable to a word variable

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Input Output Description

WORD UINT Interconnection of a word variable to an unsigned integer variable
UINT INT Interconnection of an unsigned integer variable to an integer variable
INT UINT Interconnection of an integer variable to an unsigned integer variable
UDINT DWORD Interconnection of an unsigned double integer variable to a double word
variable
DWORD UDINT Interconnection of a double word variable to an unsigned double integer
variable
UDINT DINT Interconnection of an unsigned double integer variable to a double inte‐
ger variable
DINT UDINT Interconnection of a double integer variable to an unsigned double inte‐
ger variable
SDTIME REAL Interconnection of an SDTime variable to a real variable

6.4.5.2 Interconnecting with SINAMICS parameters

Interconnect a block input with SINAMICS parameters

When interconnecting a block input with SINAMICS parameters of the drive object, the input is
published automatically as BICO parameter.

Procedure
To interconnect a block input with SINAMICS parameters, proceed as follows:
1. Select the block input that you want to interconnect.
2. Select "Interconnect with parameter..." in the context menu
or drag a connection from the block input to the left-hand margin area.
The "Interconnect CI p2xxxx with parameter" dialog opens.
The "Interconnect BI p2xxxx with parameter" dialog opens for binary blocks.
3. Select the drive object and the signal source for the object.
4. Confirm the signal source with "OK".
The interconnection is established. A SINAMICS parameter with the name "DCC parameter"
has been published as BICO parameter for the block input.

Interconnecting a block output with SINAMICS parameters

When interconnecting a block output with SINAMICS parameters of the drive object, the output
is published automatically as BICO parameter.

Procedure
To interconnect a block output with SINAMICS parameters, proceed as follows:
1. Select the block output that you want to interconnect.
2. Select "Interconnect with parameter..." in the context menu
or drag a connection from the block output to the right-hand margin area.
The "Interconnect CO r2xxxx with parameter" dialog opens.
The "Interconnect BO r2xxxx with parameter" dialog opens for binary blocks.

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3. Select the drive object and one or more signal sinks for the object.
4. Confirm the signal sinks with "OK".
The interconnection is established. A SINAMICS parameter with the name "DCC parameter"
has been published as BICO parameter for the block output.

Local BICO interconnection

If a published BICO parameter is connected with a parameter of the same (local) drive object, the
BICO interconnection contains only the parameter.
Format in the sheet bar of the DCC chart or in the parameter view: <parameter number>,
<parameter text>, e.g. r63, actual speed smoothed
For local BICO interconnections in charts and chart partitions, the block name, and possibly the
DCC chart, is also specified differently on the sheet bar.
For example, if p21500 in DCC_1 is connected with r21501 in DCC_2, the connection is
represented in the sheet bar:
• in DCC_1: /DCC_2/add_1.CO r21501
• in DCC_2: /DCC_1/add_1.CI p21500

Global BICO interconnection

If a published BICO parameter is connected with a parameter of a different (global) drive object,
the BICO interconnection contains the parameter and also the drive object. This makes a cross-
BICO interconnection between two drive objects (global BICO interconnection) immediately
obvious.
Format in the sidebar: <drive object name:<parameter number>, >parameter text>, e.g.
Driveaxis_2:r63, Actual speed value smoothed

6.4.5.3 Properties of interconnections

When an interconnection is selected, the properties of the interconnection are displayed in the
Inspector window.
The following information is available in the "General" property area:
The path and the parameter text of source and target (sink) are displayed in the general
properties.

Note
If the parameter text is changed, this change is applied to the properties of the interconnection
immediately.

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Figure 6-28 Properties of an interconnection

6.4.5.4 Deleting interconnections

Various options are available to delete interconnections when the interconnection is selected:
• Delete the interconnection with the "Delete" icon.
• Delete the interconnection using the "Edit > Delete" menu.
• Delete the interconnection using the "Delete" shortcut menu.
• Delete the interconnection with the <Del> key.

Deleting an interconnection via the block connection

One or more interconnections can be deleted via the block connection. Follow the steps outlined
below:
1. Select the block connection whose interconnection(s) should be deleted.
2. Select the "Delete connection(s)" shortcut menu.
All interconnections to this block connection are deleted.

Note
The shortcut menu is only available if interconnections to a selected block connection exist.

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6.4.5.5 Text references

Representation of text references

Text references in SINAMICS DCC provide information about an unknown interconnection if:
• the interconnection partner (e.g. BICO input parameter) is already used,
or
• the interconnection partner does not exist.

Figure 6-29 Representation of a text reference

Resolution of text references

Automatic check for the resolution of text references

When a DCC chart is imported or "copied/pasted", a check is performed as to whether text
references can be resolved.

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Manual resolution of text references

A text reference can be resolved manually via the interconnection dialog.
• BICO input parameter (e.g. CI p215xx): Interconnect DCC parameter with parameter

Figure 6-30 Text reference when interconnecting with a BICO input parameter

Resolution when a correct BICO interconnection partner is selected.

• BICO output parameter (e.g. CO r215xx): Interconnect DCC parameter with parameter

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Figure 6-31 Text reference when interconnecting with a BICO output parameter

Resolution occurs when a correct BICO interconnection partner is selected. The text
reference must then be deleted.

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Loading to the device with text references

When loading to the device, a check is performed whether a text reference is located within the
drive unit. In this case, an error message is issued, e.g. in the Inspector window as in the
following figure (Info > Compile):

Figure 6-32 Error message when loading to the device with text reference

6.4.6 Text boxes

6.4.6.1 Inserting text boxes

You can add comments to a chart that you enter in text boxes. You can place these at any free
position in the chart.

Requirement
A DCC chart is opened in the editor.

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Procedure
To insert a text box in a DCC chart, proceed as follows:
1. Select the "Insert text box" command in the shortcut menu in the toolbar of the editor or right-
click on a free space in the DCC chart and select the "Insert new text box" command.
2. Change the size of the text box to your requirements by selecting the white rectangles at the
corners and the edges of the text box and dragging them to the desired size.
3. To change the comment, click on the text box and enter the required text.
Line breaks can be inserted with key combination <Ctrl+Return>.
Further properties can be found in the information system of the TIA Portal at "Insert text box in
CFC chart".

6.4.7 Handling subcharts

6.4.7.1 Chart structure

A chart partition can be inserted into a DCC chart (base chart) (nested chart technique).
Hierarchical structures can be formed. Each chart partition that is inserted can be opened and
modified. A chart partition can be encapsulated for further use, i.e. chart connectors added. It
is possible to individually define which block connectors are made available on the chart
connectors.

6.4.7.2 Inserting subcharts

The insertion of chart partitions allows large DCC charts to be structured logically. This also
allows the functionality to be extended with more block instances.
Any number of chart partitions (e.g. DCC_10_x) can be inserted in a DCC chart (base chart, e.g.
DCC_10). The hierarchy, including the base chart, may have maximum 8 levels.

Requirement
A DCC chart or a chart partition within a base chart is opened in the editor.

Procedure
To insert a chart partition in a DCC chart, proceed as follows:

Inserting a chart partition via the toolbar of the DCC chart

1. Click the "Insert new chart partition" icon in the toolbar of the DCC chart.
2. Place the cursor at the position in the DCC chart where the chart partition should be created
and drag a rectangle for the new chart partition.
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Inserting a chart partition via the shortcut menu

1. Place the cursor at the position in the DCC chart where the chart partition should be created
and select "Insert new chart partition" in the shortcut menu.
The new chart partition is inserted at the cursor position.

Result
The chart partition was inserted in the DCC chart, e.g. DCC_1. In the project window, a folder
with the name of the DCC chart was converted in which this DCC chart with the name "Chart"
and subordinate chart partitions (e.g. DCC_1_1, DCC_1_2) are now created. Each hierarchy level
is identified with an underscore. Numbering takes place automatically. The name of the chart
partitions can be changed later.

6.4.7.3 Inserting the contents of subcharts

With the insertion of content in a subchart, you define a specific functionality that can also be
reused in other charts.

Requirement
A subchart (e.g. DCC_3_1) is created within a base chart (e.g. DCC_3) and opened in the editor.

Procedure
To insert chart contents and interconnect blocks, proceed as follows as described at "Chart
contents (Page 51)" and "Handling blocks (Page 51)".

Result
Blocks are inserted in the subchart and interconnected with parameters.

6.4.7.4 Copying subcharts

Rules for copying chart partitions

• A chart partition cannot be inserted as base chart.
• If the inserted parameter number exists already, it is adapted automatically and the first free
parameter number is assigned.
• A text reference, rather than a BICO interconnection, is generated when:
– The interconnection partner is not available
– The interconnection partner is an input BICO parameter and already has an
interconnection partner
• Cross-chart interconnections of block connectors are lost when the interconnection partners
are not also copied.

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Requirement
A chart partition is created within a base chart.

Procedure
To copy a chart partition, proceed as follows:
1. Select a chart partition that you want to copy.
2. Select the "Copy" command in the context menu.
3. Navigate to the DCC chart or to the chart partition into which the copied chart partition
should be inserted.
4. Select the "Insert" command in the context menu.

Note
After copying, you must check whether the interconnections of published block connectors in
the chart copy have to be adapted to another drive object as a result of the copying. During
copying, no automatic adaptation of the interconnections of the chart copy is made to the base
system or to other DCC charts.

Result
A copy of the chart partition is added to the target drive unit.

6.5 Execution sequence for blocks and charts

6.5.1 Execution sequence

All blocks that are inserted into a DCC chart are automatically executed in this sequence.
You can adapt the run sequence of the blocks within a DCC chart and the run sequence of the
DCC charts themselves. In addition, you can have the run sequence of the blocks optimized
automatically.
When creating a DCC chart, the sequence is configured so that it works with the standard
sampling time.

6.5.2 Changing the execution sequence of the blocks

The run sequence of the blocks within a DCC chart is specified by the sequence with which they
were created. The sequence can be changed manually later.

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Requirement
At least two blocks have been created in a DCC chart.

Procedure
To change the run sequence of the blocks within a DCC chart, proceed as follows:
1. Open the "Control flow" view of a chart.
All created blocks of this DCC chart are displayed in the current run sequence in the work area.
2. Select a block and drag-and-drop it to a new location in the list to specify the new run
sequence (e.g. INT at the first position).

Result
The new run sequence is displayed in the "Control flow" view in the working area.

Figure 6-33 New run sequence for the blocks

The new numbering can be seen in the "Data flow" view with the marked block INT (number 1).

Figure 6-34 New run sequence for the blocks with new number 1

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6.5.3 Defining the predecessor for newly inserted blocks

If you want to insert a new block at a specific position in the run sequence, you can define an
existing block as the predecessor. The new block is then placed behind this block in the run
sequence.

Requirement
A DCC chart is opened in the "Data flow" view.

Procedure
To define a block as a predecessor, proceed as follows:
1. In the DCC chart, click on a block to select it.
2. Select the "Predecessor for run sequence" command in the context menu.

Result
The block is defined as a predecessor in the run sequence for the next inserted block.

Inserting further blocks

After you have inserted an additional block, it automatically becomes the predecessor for the
next block to be inserted.

6.5.4 Changing the run sequence of the DCC charts

The DCC charts are executed in the same sequence in which they were created. The sequence
can be changed manually later.

Requirement
At least two DCC charts have been created.

Procedure
To change the run sequence of the DCC charts, proceed as follows:
1. Double-click the "Chart sequence & clock cycle" subitem in the "Charts" folder in the project
navigator.
All created DCC charts are displayed with the current run sequence in the work area.
2. Select a DCC chart (e.g. DCC_1) and drag-and-drop it to a new location in the list to specify
the new run sequence.

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Result
The new run sequence is displayed in the "Chart sequence & clock cycle" dialog.

Figure 6-35 Changed chart sequence

6.6 Clock cycles and sampling times

6.6.1 Clock cycles

Clock cycles
The blocks in the DCC chart are started in a defined sequence with a specified clock cycle and are
calculated cyclically in the resulting sampling time. The deterministic processing of the blocks
allows control-loop tasks, in particular, to be implemented well.
A clock cycle can be set in the DCC Editor for each drive object, and thus for each DCC chart.
The following parameters are created for each DCC chart:
• Clock cycle (e.g. p21100[0] - DCC_1:Clock cycle), value (e.g. [1002] T = 1 * r21003)
• Sampling time (e.g. r21101[0] - DCC_1:Sampling time), value (e.g. 8.0 ms)
• CPU time load (e.g. r21102[0] - DCC_1:CPU time load), value (e.g. 1.2 %)
The sequence of the parameters depends on the chart sequence of the DCC charts.

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Figure 6-36 Parameters per DCC chart

Note
For users of SINAMICS DCC in the STARTER environment, the term "Runtime group" corresponds
with the term "Clock cycle" for SINAMICS DCC in the TIA environment.
Parameter p21000 is no longer available for SINAMICS DCC in the TIA environment. Instead, the
clock cycles are set as described above.

There are two clock cycles:

• Fixed clock cycles
• Free clock cycles

Fixed clock cycles

A "fixed clock cycle" is called at a fixed position in the system execution using the sampling time
of the associated system function.
The following "fixed clock cycles" are available:
• Import AFTER digital inputs
This clock cycle is called after the current values of the digital inputs have been imported to
this drive object type and the corresponding binector outputs have been written.
The sampling time of this clock cycle matches the sampling time of the CU inputs/outputs
(p0799) or the digital inputs/outputs of the TB30, TM31 and TM41 (p4099[0]).
• Output BEFORE digital outputs
This clock cycle is called before writing to the analog outputs.
The sampling time of this clock cycle matches the sampling time of the inputs/outputs of the
TB30, TM31 and TM41 (p4099[1]).
• Import AFTER analog inputs
This clock cycle is called after the current values of the analog inputs have been imported to
this drive object type and the corresponding binector outputs have been written.
The sampling time of this clock cycle matches the sampling time of the inputs/outputs of the
TB30, TM31 and TM41 (p4099[1]).

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• Output BEFORE analog outputs

This clock cycle is called before writing to the analog outputs.
The sampling time of this clock cycle matches the sampling time of the inputs/outputs of the
TB30, TM31 and TM41 (p4099[1]).
• BEFORE speed controller
This clock cycle is called before the speed controller additional setpoint values "n_reg n_set1"
(p1155) and "n_reg n_set2" (p1160) are imported into FP3080. The sampling time of the
speed controller (p0115[1]) produces the call, but a minimum sampling time of 1 ms is
required.
• BEFORE speed setpoint channel
This clock cycle is called before function diagrams 3010, 3020, 3030, 3040 and subsequent
charts are calculated, if the setpoint channel has been activated (p0108.8 = 1). If no setpoint
channel has been configured (p0108.8 = 0), calculation takes place before function diagram
3095. The setpoint channel sampling time produces the call (p0115[3]).
• BEFORE position controller
This clock cycle is called after the actual position value preparation (function diagram 4010)
has been calculated and before the position controller (function diagrams 4015, 4020 and
4025) is calculated. The sampling time of this clock cycle matches the sampling time of the
position controller (p0115[4]).
• BEFORE actual position value
This clock cycle is called before the actual position value preparation (function diagram
4010) and the position controller (function diagrams 4015, 4020, and 4025) are calculated.
The sampling time of this clock cycle matches the sampling time of the position controller
(p0115[4]).
• BEFORE basic positioner
This clock cycle is called before the basic positioner function module (function diagrams
3610 to 3650) is calculated. The sampling time of this clock cycle matches the sampling time
of the basic positioner function module (p0115[5]).
• BEFORE standard technology controller
This clock cycle is called before the technology controller function module is calculated
(p0108.16 = 1) (function diagrams 7950, 7954 and 7958). The sampling time of this clock
cycle matches the sampling time of the technology controller (p0115[6]).

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• Receive AFTER IF1 PROFIdrive PZD

This clock cycle is called after cyclic process data has been received via communication
interface IF1 and output to connector outputs r2050[..], r2060[..], binector outputs r2090
- r2093, and connector-binector converters r2094 and r2095.
The sampling time of this clock cycle matches the PROFIdrive PZD sampling time.
Parameter p0092 can be used to set whether the utilization calculation (r9976) evaluates the
clock cycle for isochronous operation (p0092 = 1) or non-isochronous operation (p0092 = 0)
during SINAMICS ramp-up.
Non-isochronous operation (r2043.1 = 0):
The PROFIdrive data is received and sent at two separate times. The process data is received
at the start of the IF1 PROFIdrive PZD sampling time set in p2048. In the case of non-
isochronous cyclic communication at the IF1 communication interface, the clock cycle is
cyclically calculated with the sampling time of the IF1 communication interface (p2048)
after receiving the data, i.e. after writing the connector outputs for the process data (PZD)
r2050[..], r2060[..], r2090 - r2093 and after calculating the connector-binector converter
r2094 and r2095.
For calculating the utilization of system r9976 correctly, p092 must be = 0 (== factory
setting) in non-isochronous operation.
Isochronous operation (r2043.1 = 1):
In isochronous operation, the times at which the data is received from the master (To), the
data is sent to the master (Ti) and the DP cycle time (TDP)1) are configured in the master.
Internally, the calls to To and Ti are realized using a state machine that is called cyclically with
sampling time TZu, e.g. for standard servo drive objects with the current controller sampling
time of 125 µs. The sampling time TZu= 125 µs, however, is at least as long as the longest
current controller sampling time (e.g. for the vector, 250 µs, 375 µs or 500 µs).
This means only integer multiples of TZu ≥ 125 µs can be set as times Ti and To for the drive.
→Ti= ni• TZu:

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Receive data (sent by the master) is always processed and made available at the end of the
sampling time (no-1) TZu, so that the received process data remains valid until the start of the
next sampling period at the time To= no• TZu at r2050[..], r2060[..], r2090 - r2093. Thus, in
the last sampling time TZu before To. The "Receive AFTER IF1 PROFIdrive PZD" clock cycle is
then calculated in the following first sampling time TZu after To.
Note
Please take note that the 2 connector-binector converters (function diagram 2468: p2099,
r2094, r2095) are NOT called synchronously in isochronous operation, but may be processed
within sampling time p2048 at any time depending on the computation time utilization.
The calculation must be completed within the sampling time TZu; otherwise, alarm A01053
"System overload detected" or a time-slice overflow (F01205) will occur. For this reason, only
the absolute minimum number of DCBs that are necessary for the required function should
be calculated in this clock cycle.
The computation time available for this clock cycle decreases the more drive axes are
calculated on the CU since the current controllers (and also the speed controllers for the
servo) of the drive axes are also calculated in the sampling time p0115[0] = TZu (≥ 125 µs).
If the utilization calculation is to be executed during ramp-up of the CU for isochronous
operation (unfavorable case regarding degree of utilization), p092 = 1 must be set.
Otherwise (p092 = 0) the utilization in r9976 is updated only after switchover to isochronous
operation. The increased maximum overall utilization in isochronous operation is displayed
only in r9976.

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If you want to calculate a larger number of DCBs, check whether it would not be better to
configure this using the "Receive AFTER IF1 PROFIdr. flexible PZD" clock cycle.
Note
For this clock cycle, note that the higher computation time load that applies in isochronous
operation is not actually taken into account in the utilization calculation until the time of the
transition to isochronous operation. After the drive unit has ramped up, this means the
utilization of the complete system initially still lies within the valid range and it is only when
the transition is made to isochronous operation that the drive unit shuts down with fault
F1054 (system limits exceeded).

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• Send BEFORE IF1 PROFIdrive PZD

This clock cycle is called before cyclic process data is sent via communication interface IF1,
i.e. before calculating the connector-binector converter p2080 – p2084 and reading in the
connector inputs p2051[..], p2061[..].
The sampling time of this clock cycle matches the PROFIdrive PZD sampling time.
Parameter p0092 can be used to set whether the utilization calculation (r9976) evaluates the
set clock cycle for isochronous operation (p0092 = 1) or non-isochronous operation (p0092
= 0) during SINAMICS ramp-up.
Non-isochronous operation (r2043.1 = 0):
the PROFIdrive data is received and sent at two separate times. The "Send BEFORE IF1
PROFIdrive PZD" runtime group is processed at the end of the IF1 PROFIdrive PZD sampling
time before the complete data is still sent at the end of the sampling time. For the non-
isochronous (cyclical) communication at the communications interface IF1, the runtime
group is calculated cyclically with the sampling time of the interface IF1 (p2048) (before
sending the data), i.e. also before calculating the connector binector transformer p2080 –
p2084 and reading in the connector inputs p2051[..], p2061[..]. For calculating the
utilization of system r9976 correctly, p092 must be = 0 (== factory setting) in non-
isochronous operation.
Isochronous operation (r2043.1 = 1):
In isochronous operation, the times at which the data is received from the master (To), the
data is sent to the master (Ti) and the DP cycle time (TDP) 1) are configured in the master.
Internally, the calls to To and Ti are realized using a state machine that is called cyclically with
sampling time TZu, e.g. for standard servo drive objects with the current controller sampling
time of 125 µs. The sampling time TZu = 125 µs, however, is at least as long as the longest
current controller sampling time (e.g. for the vector, 250 µs, 375 µs or 500 µs). This means
only integer multiples of TZu ≥ 125 µs can be set as times Ti and To for the drive 1).
→ Ti = ni • TZu and TDP = nDP * TZu

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The "Send BEFORE IF1 PROFIdrive PZD" runtime group is calculated in the last sampling time
TZu before the data is sent to the master and before Ti and reading in the connector inputs
p2051[..], p2061[..].
Note
Please take note that the 5 connector-binector converters (function diagram 2472: p2080 ...,
r2089) are also NOT called synchronously in isochronous operation but may be processed
within sampling time p2048 at any time depending on the computing time utilization.
The calculation of the runtime group must be completed within sampling time TZu;
otherwise, a fault F1054 "System limit exceeded" or a time-slice overflow (F01205) occurs.
For this reason, only the absolute minimum number of DCBs that are necessary for the
required function should be calculated in this runtime group. The computing time available
for this clock cycle decreases as the number of drive axes calculated on the CU increases,
since the current controller (and the speed controllers for the servo) of the drive axes are also
calculated in sampling time p0115[0] = TZu. If the utilization calculation during the ramp-up
of the CU has already executed the isochronous operation (the more unfavorable
configuration regarding the utilization of the CU), then p092 must be set to = 1. Otherwise
(p092 = 0) the utilization in r9976 is updated only after switchover to isochronous operation.
The increased maximum overall utilization in isochronous operation is displayed only in
r9976.

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Note
For this runtime group, note that the higher computation time load that applies in
isochronous operation is not actually taken into account in the utilization calculation until
the time of the transition to isochronous operation. After the drive unit has ramped up, this
means the utilization of the complete system initially still lies within the valid range and it is
only when the transition is made to isochronous operation that the drive unit shuts down
with fault F1054 (system limits exceeded).

• Receive AFTER IF1 PROFIdrive flexible PZD

This clock cycle is called after cyclic process data has been received via communication
interface IF1 (e.g. via the integrated PROFIBUS interface) and output to connector outputs
r2050[..], r2060[..], binector outputs r2090 - r2093 and connector-binector converters
r2094 and r2095.
The sampling time of this clock cycle matches the PROFIdrive PZD sampling time. The only
difference to the Receive AFTER IF1 PROFIdrive PZD clock cycle is the way in which the clock
cycle behaves in isochronous operation.
Even in isochronous mode this clock cycle is called using the PROFIdrive PZD sampling time
configured in the master as with any other sampling time. This means that initially all shorter
sampling times are called at time To depending on the validity of the receive data (current
controller; speed controller if applicable). This clock cycle is called first only when the TDP
sampling time starts to be processed. You basically do not know how often the shorter
sampling times with higher priority of the current and speed controller are calculated before
this clock cycle starts to be processed. In addition, processing of this clock cycle is interrupted
due to shorter sampling times. This clock cycle should only be used if IF1 is usually operated
in isochronous mode. The benefit of this clock cycle is that considerably more blocks can be
calculated than in the Receive AFTER IF1 PROFIdrive PZD clock cycle because the calculation
does not have to be completed after current controller sampling time p0115[0]. However
(due to the higher priority and interruption caused by shorter sampling times), there is no
longer a fixed synchronism between To and the time the clock cycle is called.

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• Receive AFTER IF2 PZD

The integrated PROFINET interface (see description p8839, p8815) on the CU can serve as
communication interface IF2. This clock cycle is available only on the CU_S, CU_G, CU_GM,
CU_GL, SERVO, VECTOR, VECTORMV, VECTORSL and VECTOR_GL drive object types.
Non-isochronous operation (PROFINET):
The clock cycle called once the connectors r8850[..], r8860[..], r8890 - r8893 have been
described with the receive data and the calculation of the connector-binector converters
(function block diagram 2485.7: r8894 and r8895) has been executed. The sampling time of
this clock cycle corresponds to the IF2 PZD sampling time in p8848.
Isochronous operation (r2043.1 = 1):
In isochronous operation, the times at which the data is received from the master (To), the
data is sent to the master (Ti) and the DP cycle time (TDP) 1) are configured in the master.
Internally, the calls to To and Ti are realized using a state machine that is called cyclically with
sampling time TZu, e.g. for standard servo drive objects with the current controller sampling
time of 125 µs. The sampling time TZu = 125 µs, however, is at least as long as the longest
current controller sampling time (e.g. for the vector, 250 µs, 375 µs or 500 µs). This means
only integer multiples of TZu ≥ 125 µs can be set as times Ti and To for the drive 1).
→ Ti = ni • TZu and TDP = nDP * TZu
See figure for Receive AFTER IF1 PZD Receive data (sent by the master) is always processed
and made available at the end of the sampling time (no -1) TZu, so that the received process
data remains valid until the start of the next sampling period at the time To = no • TZu at
r8850[..], r8860[..], r8890 - r8893 (function block diagram 2485). Thus, in the last sampling
time TZu before To. The "Receive AFTER IF2 PZD" clock cycle is then calculated in the following
first sampling time TZu after To.
Note
Please take note that the 2 connector-binector converters (function diagram 2485: p8899,
r8894, r8895) are NOT called synchronously in isochronous mode but may be processed
within sampling time p8848 at any time depending on the computing time utilization.
The calculation must be completed within the sampling time TZu; otherwise, alarm A01053
"System overload detected" or a time-slice overflow (F01205) will occur. For this reason, only
the absolute minimum number of DCBs that are necessary for the required function should
be calculated in this runtime group. The computation time available for this runtime group
decreases the more drive axes are calculated on the CU since the current controllers (and also
the speed controllers for the servo) of the drive axes are also calculated in the sampling time
p0115[0] = TZu (≥ 125 μs). If the utilization calculation is to be executed during ramp-up of
the CU for isochronous operation (unfavorable case regarding degree of utilization), p092 =
1 must be set. Otherwise (p092 = 0) the utilization in r9976 is updated only after switchover
to isochronous operation. The increased maximum overall utilization in isochronous
operation is displayed only in r9976.
If you want to calculate a larger number of DCBs, check whether it would be more practical to
configure this using the "Receive AFTER IF2 PROFIdr. flexible PZD" clock cycle.
Note
For this clock cycle, note that the higher computation time load that applies in isochronous
operation is not actually taken into account in the utilization calculation until the time of the
transition (specified by the PROFIdrive master) to isochronous operation. After the drive unit
has ramped up, this means the utilization of the complete system initially still lies within the
valid range and it is only when the transition is made to isochronous operation that the drive
unit shuts down with fault F1054 (system limits exceeded).

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• Send BEFORE IF2 PZD

The integrated PROFINET interface (see description p8839, p8815) on the CU can serve for
the communication interface IF2. This clock cycle is available only on the CU_S, CU_G,
CU_GM, CU_GL, SERVO, VECTOR, VECTORMV, VECTORSL and VECTOR_GL drive object types.
Non-isochronous operation (PROFINET):
The clock cycle is called before the binector connector transformers p8880 – p8884 are
calculated and the before connector inputs p8851[..], p8861[..] with the send data are read.
The sampling time of this clock cycle corresponds to the IF2 PZD sampling time in p8848. See
function block diagrams 2487 and 2493.
Isochronous operation (r2043.1 = 1):
In isochronous operation, the times at which the data is received from the master (To), the
data is sent to the master (Ti) and the DP cycle time (TDP) 1) are configured in the master.
Internally, the calls to To and Ti are realized using a state machine that is called cyclically with
sampling time TZu, e.g. for standard servo drive objects with the current controller sampling
time of 125 µs. The sampling time TZu = 125 µs, however, is at least as long as the longest
current controller sampling time (e.g. for the vector, 250 µs, 375 µs or 500 µs). This means
only integer multiples of TZu ≥ 125 μs can be set as times Ti and To for the drive 1).
→ Ti = ni • TZu and TDP = nDP * TZu
See also the figure for Receive BEFORE IF1 PROFIdrive
The "Send BEFORE IF2 PZD" runtime group is calculated in the last sampling time TZu before
the data is sent to the master and before Ti and reading in the connector inputs p8851[..],
p8861[..].
Note
Please take note that the 5 connector-binector converters (function diagram 2489: p8880 ...,
r8889) are NOT called synchronously in isochronous mode but may be processed within
sampling time p8848 at any time depending on the computing time utilization.
The calculation of the runtime group must be completed within sampling time TZu;
otherwise, a fault F1054 "System limit exceeded" or a time-slice overflow (F01205) occurs.
For this reason, only the absolute minimum number of DCBs that are necessary for the
required function should be calculated in this clock cycle. The computing time available for
this clock cycle decreases as the number of drive axes calculated on the CU increases, since
the current controller (and the speed controllers for the servo) of the drive axes are also
calculated in sampling time p0115[0] = TZu.
• Receive AFTER IF2 flexible PZD
This clock cycle is called after cyclic process data (PZD) has been received via communication
interface IF2 (e.g. via the integrated PROFIBUS interface) and output to connector outputs
r8850 [..], r8860[..], binector outputs r8890 - r8893 and connector-binector converters
r8894 and r8895. The sampling time of this clock cycle corresponds to the PROFIdrive PZD
sampling time. The only difference to the Receive AFTER IF2 PROFIdrive PZD clock cycle is the
way in which the clock cycle behaves in isochronous operation. Even in isochronous mode
this clock cycle is called using the PROFIdrive PZD sampling time configured in the master as
with any other sampling time. This means that initially all shorter sampling times are called
at time To depending on the validity of the receive data (current controller; speed controller
if applicable). This clock cycle is called first only when the TDP sampling time starts to be
processed. You basically do not know how often the shorter sampling times with higher
priority of the current and speed controller are calculated before this clock cycle starts to be
processed. In addition, processing of this clock cycle is interrupted due to shorter sampling
times. This clock cycle should only be used if IF2 is usually operated in isochronous mode. The
benefit of this clock cycle is that considerably more blocks can be calculated than in the
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completed after current controller sampling time p0115[0]. However (due to the higher
priority and interruption caused by shorter sampling times), there is no longer a fixed
synchronism between To and the time the clock cycle is called.

1) The behavior for TDP, Ti and To also applies analogously for TDC, TIO_Input and TIO_Out‐
put. The formulas and limit values listed in the Communication Function Manual under
Designations and Descriptions for Motion Control in the table "Time settings and mean‐
ings" apply for these times.

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Free clock cycles

The "free clock cycles" are defined only by their sampling time (p211xx = 1 to 256 and p211xx
= 1001 to 1096). The sampling times are provided centrally for all drive objects on a SINAMICS
drive unit. A sampling time can be used simultaneously by several drive objects. The sampling
times are created in two ways. The two methods have different limits for the maximum possible
number of different sampling times.
• Free clock cycles whose sampling times are created in the hardware:
With the hardware sampling times, in p211xx each integer multiple of the basic sampling
time (in r21002) ranging from 1 * r21002 to 256 * r21002 can be generated with the
following limits:
– Minimum sampling time = 1 ms
– Maximum sampling time = (r21003 - r21002) < r21003 (approx. 8 ms)
– The number of hardware sampling times on a drive unit is limited. The number of
available hardware sampling times can fetched from r7903.
Note
With regard to the offline configuration with the Startdrive commissioning software,
values 0 - 256 can be entered in p211xx, even if this violates the limits stated above for
the hardware sampling times from 1 ms ... <r21003. This is detected only after the Control
Unit has been downloaded, and results in the use of a substitute value and the F51004
fault. If the set value is too short, 1 ms is set as substitute value; if it is too long, the next
longer SW sampling time is set.

– On the drive objects of the CU, TB30, TM15 DIDO, TM 31 and TM41, the sampling time for
additional functions p0115[0] = 4 ms is preset. If you want to configure a sampling time
on these drive objects, you should first set the sampling time for the additional functions
p0115[0] on this drive object to the value of the shortest desired sampling time. To do
this, p0009 = 3 must first be set. Only then is it possible to change p0115[0]. For the new
value for p0115[0] to take effect, p0009 = 0 must be reset.
• Free clock cycles whose sampling times are created in the software:
The software sampling times are generated as an integer multiple of the basic value for
software sampling times (can be fetched from parameter r21003).
The possible set values for the software sampling times (1 * r21003... 96 * r21003) can be
taken from the parameter description for p211xx.

WARNING
Online change of the sampling time
The START methods for the block is called for online change of the clock cycle. Initializations
in the START method can result in jumps in the signal characteristic.

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Changing the clock cycles in the DCC chart

WARNING
Changing the clock cycles in the DCC chart during operation of the drive unit
If the clock cycle of a DCC chart is changed, the respective DCC chart is first logged off during
the time slice management and then logged on again with the new assignment. The clock cycle
is not calculated during the period between unregistering and reregistering. The log-on and
log-off take place in a background process of the drive unit; the duration is therefore not
defined and is determined by the current computation time load of the drive unit. (This affects
the path of the output signal in the case of time-dependent blocks, e.g. the DIF differentiator.)
Prior to the first calculation cycle after logging back on, internal status variables of the blocks
are partially reset. For both of these reasons, this can result in jumps in the output signal of
blocks, which for example can affect the torque/force setpoint and (in the case of operated
axes) also the torque/actual force value. Logic signals can also assume an unexpected state at
this point of operation.

If the change to the clock cycle also results in a change to the sampling time, internal constants
or factors are automatically adjusted for time-dependent blocks (BF, DCA, DIF, DT1, INT, MFP,
PCL, PDE, PDF, PIC, PST, PT1, RGE, RGJ, WBG). If you use these blocks in the DCC chart, you must
assign parameter p2048 the value of the isochronous master clock:
• Receive AFTER IF1 PROFIdrive PZD
• Send BEFORE IF1 PROFIdrive PZD
• Receive AFTER IF1 PROFIdrive flexible PZD
• Receive AFTER IF2 PZD
• Send BEFORE IF2 PZD
• Receive AFTER IF2 flexible PZD

6.6.2 Setting the sampling time

The sampling time can be set for each DCC chart.

Requirement
At least one DCC chart has been created.

Procedure
To set the sampling time for a DCC chart, proceed as follows:

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6.6 Clock cycles and sampling times

Selection in the "Chart sequence & clock cycle" dialog

1. Double-click the "Chart sequence & clock cycle" subitem in the "Charts" folder in the project
navigator.
All created DCC charts are displayed in the work area.
2. Select the desired sampling time in the "Clock cycle" column.

Figure 6-39 Setting the sampling time

Result
The sampling time set is adopted for the corresponding DCC chart.

Sampling time in the "Parameter view"

1. Open the "Parameter view" for the drive object to which the DCC chart belongs.
The parameter for each DCC chart starts at parameter number 21100, e.g. "DCC_1: Clock
cycle" and "DCC_1: Sampling time".

Note
The number of hardware sampling times is limited to five per device.
In online mode, this limit can be exceeded by settings in the "Chart sequence & clock cycle"
dialog.
If this setting is saved retentively, an error message is generated after a restart.

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6.7 Establishing an online connection

Procedure
Once SINAMICS DCC is part of the drive unit, the online connection is established in the same
way as without the SINAMICS DCC option. For this reason, all required information about this
topic can be found in the TIA Portal help at "Connecting device online".

Check of software objects for consistency

The left column in the project tree shows the diagnostic status for hardware objects in online
mode in the form of icons.
The right column in the project tree shows the comparison status (data in the device / data in the
current project) for software objects in online mode in the form of icons. DCC-relevant data is
checked here for consistency and displayed for the folders "Charts", Individual charts and Chart
sequence & clock cycle accordingly.
The following data is compared and displayed at the corresponding chart:
• Name of the block
• Block connections
• Default values
• Interconnections
• Position of the block in the DCC chart
• Comments
• Block sequence

Note
The following data is excluded from the comparison:
• Block connections which are selected for the test
• BICO interconnections
• Published set values

The following data is compared and displayed at "Chart sequence & clock cycle":
• Chart sequence

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The online and offline DCC charts are identical.

The DCC chart is available online and offline, but the contents are different.

The DCC chart is only available offline.

The connection is established, but the status of the DCC chart is currently being determined or
is not known.
The configuration in the device was loaded with an older TIA version. Loading from device and
loading to device converts the configuration to the new version so that it is consistent again.
No No comparison possible as the device know-how protection is activated
dis‐ Or due to commissioning with a previous version of SINAMICS DCC.
play
Figure 6-40 Consistency check of the DCC charts in online mode

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Note
The comparison status is updated automatically as soon as a change is implemented in the DCC
charts.

Comparison of parameters
The comparison of parameters can be applied to supplement the check of software objects for
consistency.

Requirement
• A DCC chart has been created.
• An online connection has been established.
• The parameter view is displayed.

Procedure
To perform a parameter comparison, proceed as follows:
1. Select a DCC parameter.
2. Click on the icon.

3. Select "Comparison online/offline" in the sub-menu.

Result
The current parameters for this drive object are compared with another parameter set. With the
factory settings as standard in offline mode, and with the offline settings in online mode.

Note
"Computation time load" DCC parameters can be compared with one another.

6.8 Load to device

The DCC charts configured and, where necessary, the DCB libraries being used are downloaded
to the drive unit along with the device configuration.

Note
Know-how protection
To protect the DCC charts from manipulation, the device know-how protection and the know-
how protection for DCC charts should be activated (see also "Know-how protection for DCC
charts (Page 47)").

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Requirement
The following requirements must be satisfied to download the configuration from the
programming device to the drive unit.
• An online connection has been established.
• There may be no text reference in the DCC charts of the drive unit, see also "Text references
(Page 78)".

Procedure
To download the named configuration data to the drive unit, proceed as follows:
1. Click the "Download to device" icon.
The "Load preview" dialog opens and loading is prepared.

Figure 6-41 Loading to the device - Loading a preview

Errors which prevent loading are displayed in this dialog. This dialog also displays when the
DCB library is being implicitly loaded.
The "Load" button is only enabled if the configuration is correct.
2. After checking, click "Load".
The configuration data is loaded to the device.
3. After the configuration data has been completely loaded,
– the "Load preview" and "Load configuration" dialogs are closed
– or you confirm the process by clicking on "Finish".

Result
All drive modules are marked with a green check mark (OK).

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It is now possible to configure parameters "online", for example.

Note
Alarm messages
Alarm messages may be issued following loading in the drive unit as of F51000, with regard to
the set clock cycles/runtime groups for the charts. The term "Runtime group" is used in the
descriptions, this corresponds with the term "Clock cycle" for SINAMICS DCC in the Startdrive
environment. Moreover, alarm messages which relate to configuration in the chart may be
issued as of F51050/A51060 with a configured STM block (triggering of a fault/warning
message).

Downloading to devices with older TIA versions

When downloading a project created with the current TIA version to a device with an older TIA
version, note the following:

Current TIA ver‐ TIA version Remark The informational DCC chart contains
sion (in PG) (in the drive unit) the following information
V17 V15.1 An informational "The SINAMICS DCC
V16 DCC chart is loa‐ application on the device
ded in the drive was created with TIA V17. The
unit and displayed DCC application cannot be
in the project tree. loaded in the engineering
system. Please use TIA
version V17 or newer to load
the DCC application to the
engineering system."

6.9 Loading from a device

6.9.1 Loading project data from the drive unit into the TIA Portal
Loading from the drive unit which was configured with SINAMICS DCC in the TIA environment
is described here.

Note
Drive units commissioned with STARTER and containing DCC charts cannot be uploaded with
Startdrive and SINAMICS DCC.

Requirement
• The SINAMICS DCC option package is installed.
• A project is open.

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• A drive unit with a project, including DCC chart, that was uploaded with Startdrive and
SINAMICS DCC is available.
• An online connection has been established.

Procedure
To upload a configuration from the target device to the project, proceed as follows:
1. Select the drive unit.
2. Click the "Upload from device" icon.
The configuration is loaded from the device into the programming device.

Result
The project data was uploaded from the drive unit into the project

Note
DCB Extension libraries
DCB Extension libraries (DCB Extension) are not uploaded to the TIA Portal with "Load from
device".
If the project to be uploaded contains a DCB Extension library, it must be available in the offline
project, because otherwise the online project cannot be uploaded.

Loading from device (with TIA V17) into an older TIA version (V15.1 or V16)

Loading DCC charts from devices containing online changes or which are know-how
protected
If there are DCC charts on a device that were created with TIA version V17 and contain online
changes or are know-how protected, they cannot be loaded into the programming device.
In this case, an informational DCC chart containing the error information appears in the project
tree of the programming device.

Loading DCC charts containing chart partitions from the device

If DCC charts (version V17) are loaded from a device into a TIA environment (version V15.1 or
V16), the following must be observed:
• The DCC charts in the device contain one partition
The DCC charts are loaded into the programming device unchanged.
• The DCC charts in the device contain more than one partition
– Loading from the device is possible provided no online changes have been made in the
DCC chart. However, the blocks may overlap because the contents of all partitions are
written to a single DCC chart.
– Loading from the device is not possible if a DCC chart contains online changes or is know-
how protected.

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6.9.2 Uploading to SINAMICS STARTER

NOTICE
An upload of a DCC project to SINAMICS STARTER is not possible!
A project that was created with SINAMICS DCC in the TIA Portal and has been downloaded to
the target device can no longer be uploaded back to SINAMICS in the STARTER environment.

Uploading to SINAMICS STARTER

NOTICE
Backup the STARTER project
As the upload can modify the STARTER project opened in the PG, the existing STARTER project
must be backed up prior to uploading.

If, despite this, an upload is performed, a message is issued that the upload is not possible.
To continue working with SINAMICS in the STARTER environment, the following tasks must be
performed:
• Reset the factory settings and copy from RAM to ROM
• Restart the target device
• Download the STARTER project to the target device

6.10 System restrictions

To avoid impairing the system speed unnecessarily, the following restrictions must be observed:

Blocks per drive unit

The number of blocks depends on the SINAMICS system utilization and on the memory
requirement of the SINAMICS DCC software version.
The blocks and parameters present in the DCC charts occupy memory in the drive unit. A
maximum of 1500 blocks and 1500 published parameters per device may be configured in
SINAMICS DCC on SINAMICS S120, S120 for SIMATIC DC, S150, G130, G150 and MV.
The 1500 blocks/1500 parameters should be distributed over several DCC charts to avoid a
significant impact on the processing speed.

Charts per drive object

A maximum of 30 DCC charts per drive object can be processed in SINAMICS DCC.

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Charts per drive unit

A maximum of 75 DCC charts per drive unit can be processed in SINAMICS DCC.

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7.1 General information
With the "Online Engineering" function in SINAMICS DCC, it is possible to change DCC charts
online in a running system without having to run a complete "Download to device".
A range of functions are supported by Online Engineering, e.g.:
• Change value of a block connection online
• Insert blocks into a DCC chart online
• Delete blocks in the DCC chart online
• Insert block connections online
• Delete block connections online
• Change run sequence of blocks online

Note
With Online Engineering, you intervene online in the configured function of the DCC chart, i.e.
each change takes effect immediately and cannot be undone. Please make changes with
caution.

Requirements
The following requirements must be met to be able to make online changes in a DCC chart:
1. An online connection to the device must be established.
2. A DCC chart must be opened and monitoring mode switched on.
3. The online and offline version of the corresponding DCC chart must match.

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7.1 General information

① Establish online connection

② Switch on monitoring mode
③ Check if online and offline version match
Figure 7-1 Requirements for Online Engineering

Additional requirements:
• The device must contain firmware and a standard library dcblib that supports the "DCC online
changes" function.
Refer to the following table for the dependencies between device, firmware and TIA version:

Device type Firmware version TIA version Online Engineering

possible
MV V5.2 SPx V15.1 and higher No
S120 V5.2 V15.1 and higher No
S120 V5.2 SP3 V16 No
S120 V5.2 SP3 V17 and higher Yes

• The DCC chart cannot be know-how protected.

• The device cannot be write-protected.

NOTICE
Data backup
Back up your project before you make changes with Online Engineering!

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Restrictions
• Online changes cannot be undone or restored. However, if the offline changes are not saved
in the DCC chart (i.e. the project is closed without saving), the changes are undone.
• Parameters cannot be added, changed or deleted online.
Parameters must be edited online and then downloaded to the device.
• Parameters cannot be published online and publication cannot be revoked online.
• Partitions cannot be inserted into or deleted from a DCC chart online.
• Online changes in DCC charts are not possible online with Openness in connection with
SINAMICS DCC.

7.2 Inserting blocks online

Inserting blocks
With Online Engineering, you can insert blocks from the standard library dcblib or from an
Extension library.
To insert a block in a DCC chart, proceed as follows:
1. Open the "DCC standard blocks" task card
or an imported DCB Extension library in the "Types" folder in the "Libraries" task card.
2. Navigate to the block that you want to insert.
3. You have several options for inserting the block in the DCC chart:
– Drag-and-drop the block to the desired position in the DCC chart.
– Double-click the block.
– Select the block and press the [Enter] key.
– Copy the block with <Ctrl C> and then insert it into the DCC chart with <Ctrl V>.

Figure 7-2 Online Engineering - Inserting blocks

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Restrictions for DCC standard blocks

Some DCC standard blocks cannot be inserted with Online Engineering, e.g. SAV, RDP, WRP.
You can see in the online help of the block (configuration data) whether the block can be
inserted into the DCC chart with Online Engineering (loadable online: No).

Restrictions for blocks from DCB Extension libraries

The setting to determine whether a block from a DCB Extension library can be inserted online is
made during creation in SINAMICS DCB Studio and a corresponding entry is made in the online
help of the block.
You can see in the online help of the block (Shift+F1) whether the block can be inserted into the
chart with Online Engineering.
If blocks from a DCB Extension library are to be inserted into the DCC chart with Online
Engineering, the DCB Extension library first needs to have been imported into the project and a
block of this library inserted into the DCC chart offline, so that the DCB Extension library is loaded
in the device.
The function "Import DCB Extension library" using Online Engineering is currently not available
for SINAMICS DCC.

Note
If blocks cannot be inserted online, the run sequence also cannot be changed online.

Editing blocks

Renaming blocks
You can rename blocks with Online Engineering.

Note
Blocks with a non-volatile memory cannot be renamed, e.g. SAV.

Comment
You can add a comment to the block properties with Online Engineering.

Block connections
You can add a comment to the block connection properties with Online Engineering.
The value of the block connection can be edited online (see also "Change value of a block
connection online (Page 116)").

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7.3 Deleting blocks online

Deleting blocks
With Online Engineering, you can delete existing DCC standard blocks or existing blocks from a
DCB Extension library in the usual way from a DCC chart.

Special conditions / restrictions

• The block connections cannot be published as parameters (see also General requirements).
• There can be no connections to the block. Existing connections to a block that is to be deleted
need to be deleted beforehand (see "Deleting a block connection online (Page 115)").
• Blocks that cannot be inserted online also cannot be deleted online.

7.4 Inserting a block connection online

Inserting a block connection

With Online Engineering, you can create a connection between DCC block connections in the
usual way. Connections can be changed or connections can be established with the sheet bar.
Connections to chart partitions are also possible.

Special conditions / restrictions

When inserting a block connection online, note that the value at the block input is applied.
However, online changes cannot be undone.
A connection between a consistent DCC chart and an inconsistent DCC chart is not possible.
BICO connections are only possible online via the parameter list.

7.5 Deleting a block connection online

Deleting a block connection

With Online Engineering, you can delete unpublished connections between DCC block
connections in the usual way.
However, individual connections can also be deleted online via a selected block connection and
the "Delete connection(s)" shortcut menu.
The value that is pending at the source at the time of deletion is assigned to the block connection
(sink), which is now no longer connected. This takes place both in the online DCC chart and in
the offline DCC chart to guarantee a smooth transition. The last calculated value remains visible.

Special conditions / restrictions

Deleting multiple connections is not permitted and is prevented. Delete the connections
individually.

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7.7 Change run sequence of blocks online

Only connections to unpublished block connections can be deleted. BICO connections can only
be deleted offline via the parameter list.
Connections to the connectors of a chart partition cannot be deleted online.

7.6 Change value of a block connection online

Changing values online

Values at the block input can be changed with Online Engineering. Changes to values cannot be
undone.

Special conditions / restrictions

Only values at unpublished block inputs can be changed online.
Published input values can only be changed in the parameter view.

7.7 Change run sequence of blocks online

Changing the run sequence

The run sequence of blocks within a DCC chart can be changed online with Online Engineering.
The run sequence of blocks can only be changed individually.

Note
When the run sequence is changed, only the block types that can be inserted online can be
moved
(SAV, RDP, WRP, for example, cannot be inserted).

Special conditions / restrictions

The position of the chart partitions within the run sequence cannot be changed online. The
chart partition can only be moved within a DCC chart.
The order of the DCC charts cannot be changed online.

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7.8 Arranging blocks online automatically

Arranging blocks
With Online Engineering, one or more blocks can be moved within the DCC chart or you can
switch to "Position automatically" to position the blocks automatically:
1. Select one or more blocks.
The selected blocks are marked with a green frame.
2. Select the "Position automatically" shortcut menu.
The blocks are arranged in a specific pattern.

7.9 Editing text blocks online

Editing text blocks

Text blocks can be inserted into a DCC chart with Online Engineering. The text blocks can be
changed or deleted online.

7.10 Saving online changes

Changes that were made with Online Engineering are performed synchronously both online (in
the device) and offline.
The following options are available to save the changes permanently:

Saving changes online

To save changes that were made with Online Engineering in the device permanently, proceed as
follows:
1. The changes have been made and have already been saved temporarily in the RAM of the
device.
2. Select the drive unit in online mode and select the "RAM to ROM" shortcut menu.
The configuration data is transferred from the RAM to the ROM of the device and saved on the
CF card.

Note
If the configuration data is not transferred from the RAM to the ROM of the device, the changes
are lost when the device is restarted.

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Saving changes offline

To save changes that were made with Online Engineering offline permanently, proceed as
follows:
1. Save the project.

Reconstructing a DCC chart

If changes were made with Online Engineering that need to be undone, proceed as follows:
1. Close the project without saving.
or
1. Switch off monitoring mode.
2. Change to offline mode.
3. Delete the "Charts" folder in the project tree.
4. Restart the device.
5. Perform "Upload from device" to load the configuration data from the device into the current
project.
6. Save the current project.

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8.1 Overview

Procedure
See also "SINAMICS Startdrive diagnostic functions".
In addition to the provided diagnostic functions for Startdrive, SINAMICS DCC allows:
• The diagnosis and analysis of a DCC chart with "Monitoring" function
• The diagnosis and analysis of published and unpublished block connectors with the trace
function.

8.2 Testing configuration with the "Monitoring" function

You can test your configuration via "online monitoring" of the data flow in a DCC chart.

Requirement
The following requirements are essential for the "Monitoring" function:
• The configured DCC chart is open.
• "Data flow" or "Control flow" is shown in the work area.
• The online connection is established to the drive unit
• The project has been downloaded to the target device

Procedure
To test configuration with the "Monitoring" function, proceed as follows:

Selecting the block connectors for the test

1. Select the desired block.
2. In the Inspector window, activate at "Interface" the "For test" option for the desired input and
output parameters.
or
Mark "For test" via the context menu at the block connector.

Activating the "Monitoring" function

To test the configured function, perform the following steps:
1. Activate the "Monitoring" function with the "Monitoring on" icon.
2. Enable the required function.

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Result
When an online connection is established, all input and output parameters selected for the test
are supplied with the current values from the device and color-highlighted.

Figure 8-1 "Monitoring" function with current values in the data flow and representation in the parameter view

Note
Know-how protection for devices
If the know-how protection is active and the "Monitoring" function is activated, an error message
appears in the info window.
If the know-how protection is activated while the "Monitoring" function is active, the values are
displayed as "###".

Note
Consistency check
If a consistency check is performed during the "Monitoring" function (chart sequence or blocks
inconsistent), incorrect values are displayed.

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Note
Utilization of sub-charts
In a base chart which includes chart partitions, the values are now displayed at the block
connections with the "Monitoring" function. The values for blocks of the chart partition are now
displayed in the opened chart partition.

8.3 Tracing the configuration with the trace function

The trace function records the diagnosis and analysis of drive parameters, published and
unpublished block connectors of the drive unit, and evaluates the traces. The traces are saved
in the drive unit. The recorded values are overwritten for a new trace.

Requirement
• A DCC chart has been created.
• A connection between block connectors or a BICO interconnection has been created.

Procedure

Adding a trace configuration

The signals to be traced, the tracing duration and the trigger condition are defined in the trace
configuration.

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8.3 Tracing the configuration with the trace function

In order to "trace" a parameter, the following steps must be performed for the trace
configuration:
1. Add a new trace in the project navigator at "Traces".
The configuration window for "Trace_1" opens.

Figure 8-2 Trace configuration

2. Insert the DCC parameters whose signals should be recorded at "Signals".

Inserting BICO interconnections for the trace:
Only the output parameters can be traced for BICO interconnections.
– Insert the BICO parameter of the block connector in the signal list that you want to trace.
– In the drop-down list, first select the drive object (e.g. Drive axis_1) and then the DCC
parameter (e.g. r21503).
– Insert any further required DCC parameters in the list.
Inserting block connections for the trace:
The inputs and outputs can be traced with published block connections.
– Insert the block connection of the output that you want to trace into the signal list.
– In the drop-down list, first select the drive object (e.g. Drive axis_1) and then
the dcc
the chart (e.g. DCC_10)
the block (e.g. add_1)
the block input/output (e.g. Y)
– Insert any further required block connectors in the list.
3. Set the trigger mode under "Trace conditions", e.g. to "Start trace immediately".
4. Specify the trace duration.

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Transferring the trace configuration to the device

If an online connection exists, transfer the complete trace configuration to the device.

Start recording
If the trace configuration is activated in the device, the trace starts when the trigger condition is
satisfied. The trace can also be started and stopped manually.

Evaluating and managing the measurement

The curve diagram and the signal table provide many options for evaluating the measurement.
Various representation forms are possible, e.g. a bit representation for binary signals.
Signal characteristics from different measurements can be grouped as overlaid measurement
and compared with each other.
Measurements can also be exported and imported as file.

Figure 8-3 Trace function - Measurement completed and evaluated

Saving the measurement

When saving the measurement in the project, the measurement is saved in the opened project
of the TIA Portal. Saving the measurement is independent of when the measurement was
actually made and can also be made any time after completion of the trace.

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Requirement
A drive unit is completely configured and saved.

Procedure
To store a configured drive unit as a template, proceed as follows:
1. Open the "Libraries" task card.
2. Create a global library with the name, e.g. "Library1", using the "Create new global library"
icon.
3. Open the global library with the arrow symbol.
The subfolders, e.g. "Master copies", are displayed.
4. Drag a configured drive unit from the project tree into the "Master copies" folder of the new
global library using drag and drop.
A copy of the drive unit is created.
5. Rename the created template, e.g. to "Drive unit_Template".

Figure 9-1 Created template "Drive unit_Template"

Each template of a drive unit can be used again in a new project as the basis for the configuration:
To do this, drag and drop the "Drive unit_Template" into the project tree onto "Add new device".

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10.1 Introduction
To define the open-loop and closed-loop control functions, multi-instance-capable blocks (Drive
Control Blocks (DCBs)) are selected from a DCB library and graphically connected to each other
using the drag-and-drop feature.
There are two types of DCB libraries: the DCC standard blocks (DCB Standard) and DCB
Extension libraries from "SINAMICS DCB Studio" (DCB Extension). The DCC standard blocks are
included as standard with installation of SINAMICS DCC.
The DCC standard blocks provide a large selection of closed-loop, arithmetic and logic function
blocks, as well as comprehensive open-loop and closed-loop control functions that are offered
via the "DCC standard blocks" task card. The DCC standard blocks can be included in the DCC
charts using drag and drop.
SINAMICS DCC also allows the use of blocks from "SINAMICS DCB Studio", the DCB Extension
libraries (DCB Extension). This extends the block scope and is used as additional, independent
libraries in the DCC Editor. These include the GMC and Math Extended libraries supplied as
application example by Siemens at the Siemens Support pages.
As well as the option of using the libraries made available by DCB Extension, DCB Extension
proprietary libraries can also be created with custom-programmed blocks. These blocks and
libraries are programmed with the separate "SINAMICS DCB Studio" development tool in the C/
C++ high-level language that can be used as your own DCB Extension library in the DCC Editor.

Project library
The DCB Extension libraries are imported into the project library and saved within a project so
that the imported DCB Extension libraries are still available in a transferred project.
If multiple versions of a DCB Extension library and thus multiple versions of a block are imported,
the default setting can be set for a version (usually the latest one) (shortcut menu: "Set as
default"). If a DCB Extension library is imported with a version higher than the default, the
default is automatically set to the highest version.
When a new instance of a block is inserted with the default version, instances already contained
in the chart are updated. The DCB Extension library can also be updated via the shortcut menu
"Update types > Project...". All instances used in the chart are updated to the default version.
You can find additional information in the TIA Portal information system under "Updating the
project to the latest versions" or "Updating the project to the latest type versions".

Global libraries
Fully configured drive units can be stored in global libraries as master copy and can be reused as
a basis for a new project (see Creating a template (Page 125)).
The "Types" folder contains the DCB Extension libraries. The complete "Types" folder or individual
DCB Extension libraries can be coped from the project library to a global library and vice versa
using drag-and-drop.

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The DCB Extension library can also be updated via the shortcut menu "Update types > Library..."
(when a DCB Extension library is selected in the project library).
You can find additional information in the information system of the TIA Portal under "Updating
library with the types of another library".

Note
Data security for libraries
In order to guarantee data security for global libraries and project libraries (e.g. imported DCB
Extension libraries generated with DCB Studio), only use a secure data storage and work only
with libraries from secure sources, e.g. from signed e-mails or from SIOS. Do not load any data
from unknown servers.

10.2 Displaying versions of the DCB libraries

Requirement
To display the versions of the DCB libraries that are used in the DCC charts of a drive unit, the
following requirements must be met:
• DCB Extension libraries must have been imported into the project library of the project.
• Blocks from the DCB Extension library are used in a DCC chart.
• An online connection is established to the drive unit.

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Displaying versions of the DCB libraries

Proceed as follows to display the versions of the DCB libraries:
1. Select the "Charts" folder in the project tree.
2. Select the entry "DCB library versions..." in the context menu.
The dialog "Version overview - DCB libraries" opens.

Figure 10-1 Display of the DCB libraries used

The DCB libraries which are used in the drive unit (online version) are compared in the dialog
with the DCB libraries in the current project (offline version) and the corresponding versions
are displayed.
Note
DCB standard libraries (standard blocks)
The DCB standard library is included in each new project during the installation of SINAMICS
DCC and is always displayed in the first line of the dialog.

3. Click "OK" to close the dialog.

When is a DCB Extension library "not available"?

• A DCB Extension library is used in the current device, however, is not loaded in the drive unit.
• A DCB Extension library is loaded in the drive unit, however, is not used in the current device.
• The device's know-how protection is activated.

When is the online version different from the offline version?

The project loaded in the drive unit uses a different version of the DCB library than the current
project.

Conditions for the displayed data

• The display only changes if new DCC charts that contain DCB Extension libraries are loaded
to the device.
• Only one version of a DCB library being used in the current project can be displayed at any
given time.

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10.3 DCB Standard

10.3.1 Provision of DCC standard blocks

In the TIA Portal

The installation of SINAMICS DCC automatically installs the DCB Standard library, dcblib V5.2 or
higher, which includes the DCC standard blocks. The version of the installed DCB standard library
depends on the firmware version of the device.
These DCC standard blocks are then available for configuring in the DCC charts via the "DCC
standard blocks" task card. An explicit selection of this DCB library is not necessary.

In the drive unit

When DCC standard blocks are used, a check is made for the download to the drive unit whether
the associated DCB library of the DCC standard blocks is present in the drive unit. If the DCB
library of the DCC standard blocks is not available in the drive unit, or if a different version is
installed, this will be loaded automatically during the download.

10.3.2 DCC standard blocks

The DCB Standard library contains a large number of DCC standard blocks.
The "DCC standard blocks" task card contains the directories of the block families, e.g.
"Arithmetic" or "Logic", as well as the "All blocks" folder that contains all blocks of the DCB
standard library.
The functional descriptions of the DCC standard blocks are described in the online help and at
"SINAMICS DCC standard blocks" in the manual.

10.4 DCB Extension

10.4.1 Provision of DCB Extension library blocks

In the TIA Portal

For a project, you can import a DCB Extension library into the project library. This makes the
associated blocks available in the project and allows them to be inserted in the DCC charts.
Details for the structure of the "Libraries" task card can be found at "Libraries (Page 51)"
When a newer version of a DCB Extension library is imported, the new version is added for each
block.
The different versions of the blocks can be displayed in the Library view.

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Requirement
A DCB Extension library was generated with "SINAMICS DCB Studio" and stored as ZIP file in the
folder system.

Procedure
To import a DCB Extension library into a project library, proceed as follows:
1. Open the "Libraries" task card.
2. Select the "Project library" folder.
3. Select the entry "Import DCB Extension library..." in the shortcut menu.

Figure 10-2 "Import DCB Extension library" context menu

The "Import DCB Extension library" dialog opens.

4. Navigate to the DCB Extension library (in ZIP format) that you want to import.
5. Click the "Open" button.
The DCB Extension library is imported into the project library, unpacked, and stored in the
"Types" folder.
6. Using blocks from the DCB Extension library:
Drag the associated block from the DCB Extension library to the DCC Editor to create a block
instance there.
7. Changing the default setting of the blocks from the DCB Extension library:
The selected version of a DCB Extension block can be set as default via the "Set as default"
shortcut menu.
This means that when a block of this version (default) is added, a prompt appears asking
whether all instances this block should be replaced by the inserted version, since only one
version of a DCB Extension library can be used in the drive unit at any given time.
If a newer or higher version of the DCB Extension library is imported, the default is
automatically set to the highest version.

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8. Updating blocks from the DCB Extension library:

When a newer version of a DCB Extension library is added, the blocks used in the DCC chart
are not updated automatically.
When a block of this version (default) is added, a prompt appears asking whether all
instances of the block should be replaced by the inserted version.

Figure 10-3 Prompt whether the block version of the inserted DCB Extension library should be
accepted.

or
A DCB Extension library can also be updated via the shortcut menu "Update types >
Project...". All instances used in the chart are updated to the default version.
Note
The following option should be disabled for DCB Extension libraries:
"Delete unused type versions without the "Default" identifier from the library".

9. Configuration:
Continue the configuring of the blocks. There are no restrictions for the configuring of the
blocks compared with the DCC standard blocks.

In the drive unit

When blocks of the DCB Extension library are used, a check is made for the download to the drive
unit whether the associated DCB Extension library is present in the drive unit. If the DCB
Extension library is not available in the drive unit or if a different version is available, this will be
loaded automatically during the download.

10.4.2 Editing DCB Extension libraries

A DCB Extension library (DCB Extension) cannot be edited in the TIA Portal.
To change the DCB Extension library, it must be edited in "SINAMICS DCB Studio". The resulting
ZIP file can then be reimported into the project library.
The different versions of a block are then displayed in the "Libraries" task card.

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10.4.3 Library compatibility

Compatibility
The following table shows which DCB libraries (DCB Standard) are supported by which version,
and which DCB Extension libraries (DCB Extension) can be imported and deployed.

SINAMICS firmware DCB Standard DCB Extension

version version version
SINAMICS V5.2 dcblib V5.2 Generates for the SINAMICS ver‐
sion dcblib V4.6 - V5.2
SINAMICS V5.2.3 dcblib V5.2.3 Generates for the SINAMICS ver‐
sion dcblib V4.6 - V5.2.3

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Introduction
You program applications that automate engineering in the TIA Portal using TIA Portal Openness
V17.

Openness functions in conjunction with SINAMICS DCC

The following functions have been implemented in Version V17:
• Open project
• Import DCC charts
• Export one or all DCC charts ("Charts" folder)
• Import DCB Extension libraries into the project library
• Find DCC charts in the "Charts" folder based on the chart names
• Search for/find DCC charts based on the chart name
• Delete DCC charts from the "Charts" folder
• Define run sequence of the DCC charts
• Optimize run sequence of the blocks within a DCC chart
• Load projects to the device

Note
Subcharts
DCC charts which contain chart partitions can be imported with Openness. However, it is not
possible to access chart partitions with Openness.

Software components

Software package Remark

TIA Portal, Version V17
• SINAMICS Startdrive, Version V17
• SINAMICS DCC, Version V17
TIA Portal Openness, Version V17 Included in the scope of delivery for TIA Portal, Version V17

See also "Requirements (Page 23)".

In TIA Portal, Version V17, TIA Portal Openness is available on the associated product DVDs
without charge. The installation of TIA Portal, Version V17, is a requirement for use.

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TIA Portal Openness provides you with DLLs, which allow you to access the TIA Portal platform.

Further information
See TIA information system "Openness: Automate project creation".

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The full functionality of SINAMICS DCC is now also available for SIMATIC Drive Controller.

Requirement
The following firmware constellations are released:

Device FW version FW version

SIMATIC device SINAMICS device
S120 integrated V2.9 V5.2.3
for SIMATIC Drive Controller

To achieve the full functionality of SINAMICS DCC on a SIMATIC Drive Controller, it is necessary
to upgrade to V2.9 / V5.2.3 or higher. The firmware of the SIMATIC CPU and the SINAMICS drive
unit can be upgraded separately from one another.

Functionality
If the requirements in relation to the firmware are met, all SINAMICS DCC functions are available
under SIMATIC Drive Controller.
You can find additional information in the information system of the TIA Portal under
"Configuring SIMATIC Drive Controller drives".

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If you encounter any problems working with SINAMICS DCC, the additional information is to
support you in troubleshooting.

Further information
Detailed information regarding the topic of "SINAMICS DCC" can be obtained online on the
SIEMENS web page "Industry Online Support".
Corresponding information for SINAMICS DCC can be found under Startdrive by adding the
search term "DCC":
• Product announcements: https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/us/en/ps/13438/pm
• FAQs: https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/us/en/ps/13438/faq
• Application examples: https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/us/en/ps/13438/ae
• Manuals: https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/us/en/ps/13438/man
• Downloads: https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/us/en/ps/13438/dl

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A.1 List of abbreviations

Abbreviation Description
ALM Automation License Manager
(Block) connector General term for block input or block output
BI parameter Binector Input parameter. The parameter is used for the interconnec‐
tion of a binector to a sink signal that can only have the states 0 or 1
BICO Binector-Connector that designates an interconnectable parameter in
the drive
BO parameter Binector parameter (also Binector Output parameter).
The parameter can be used as a binary signal source (0 or 1)
CFC Drive Control Chart
CI parameter Connector Input parameter.
The parameter is used for the interconnection of a connector to a sink
signal
CO parameter Connector parameter (also Connector Output parameter).
The parameter can be used as a signal source
CSV Comma Separated Value, text format for column-oriented data
DCB Drive Control Block
DCC Drive Control Chart
DO Drive Object
OEM Original Equipment Manufacturer
PG Programming device
SIOS Siemens Industry Online Support
TIA Totaly Integrated Automation

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A.1 List of abbreviations

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Outputs, 59
Pins, 59
B Units, 59
DCC chart
BICO parameters, 63
Control flow, 27
Block
copy, 42
insert, 51
Copy/insert, 42
Properties, 58
create, 37
Block connector
Data flow, 27
Interconnecting, 71
Export, 44
Properties, 59
Import, 46
publish, 61
Inserting text boxes, 81
Block properties, 58
Partitions, 40
Blocks
Properties, 39
Copy/insert, 56
Representation, 27
delete, 57
Sheet bars/layout, 41
insert, 52
Time stamp, 41
View, 27
DCC charts, 36
C Copy/insert, 42
Chart delete, 43
delete, 43 export, 44
Insert chart partitions, 82 import, 46
Chart contents, 51 DCC Editor, 19, 21
Chart properties, 39 DCC standard blocks, 52, 130
Charts Diagnostics, 119
create, 37
Clock cycles
fixed, 88 E
Free, 99
Execution sequence, 84
Configuration steps, 25
Define predecessor, 86
Control flow, 27, 29
Export of DCC charts, 44

D I
Data flow, 27
Importing DCC charts, 46
Data matrix code, 16
Inserting text boxes, 81
DCB Extension, 21, 51
Installed software, 24
edit, 132
Interconnections, 71
import, 131
Hidden, 59
DCB library, 127, 130
Internet Explorer 11, 14
DCB Standard, 21, 51, 130
DCC block
Compatibility of data types, 71
General information, 59
L
Generic blocks, 59 Libraries, 51
Inputs, 59 Compatibility, 133
Interconnect connectors, 71 Library, 127
Number of connectors, 59

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M W
Measurement, 123 Websites of third-party companies, 17
Mojibake Windows 7
Error, 14 Windows 7 SP1, 14
Monitoring, 119

P
Parameter definitions, 63
Performing a download, 105
Properties
Block connections, 59
Blocks, 58
Interface, 58
Publish connector, 61

S
Siemens Industry Online Support
App, 16
SINAMICS DCC, 19
SINAMICS parameters, 63
Software requirements, 23
Subcharts
copy, 83
insert, 82
Inserting content, 83

T
Task card
DCC standard blocks, 52
Libraries, 53
Text references, 78
Tooltips, 30
Trace configuration, 121
Trace function, 121

U
Upload
SINAMICS DCC, 107
SINAMICS STARTER, 108
User interface language
Chinese, 14

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