OPC Scout, Steps / Functions Meaning | Siemens C79000-G8976-C156-07

17 OPC Scout

17 OPC Scout

With the OPC Scout, you can test an OPC application or commission the OPC server.

The following description assumes that you are familiar with the terminology and mechanisms of OPC (OPC server and OPC client). You will find basic and detailed information on this topic in the Industrial Communication with PG/PC manual /1/.

17.1Characteristics, Functions and Activation

Which functions does the OPC Scout provide?

Table 17-1

Steps / Functions

Meaning

Connecting the OPC Scout to a local server	Before you can work with the OPC Scout, you must
	connect the OPC Scout with an OPC server.

Connecting the OPC Scout to a remote server	Alternatively to connecting to a local server, you
	can connect the OPC Scout with an OPC Server
	running on a remote computer using DCOM.

Create a group	You initially create groups with which you can
	manage the items.

Browsing the process space	You can browse the process space of the OPC
	server in the OPC Navigator window.

Creating new variables	In the OPC Navigator window, you can create new
	variables and specify which variables will be
	monitored.

Adding and monitoring variables	Add the variables you want to monitor to the
	current group.

Customizing the display	You can decide what information is displayed for
	variables in the OPC Scout window.

Display attributes	You can display the attributes of individual OPC
	items.

Change values	Using the OPC Scout you can modify the values of
	writable variables directly.

The following description will familiarize you with the user interface of the OPC scout. Step by step, it shows you how to use the functions described above.

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Commissioning PC Stations Manual and Quick Start Classification of the Safety-Related Notices Safety Instructions Regarding your Product TrademarksQualified Personnel Correct Usage of Hardware Products Prior to Startup Copyright E Siemens AG 2001- 2005 All rights reserved This manual Additional Information on Simatic S7 and Step Validity of this Manual Symbols used in this manual Conventions Contents Examples 128 147153 160 190 192203 240 252 266276 281 Welcome to Advanced PC Configuration Characteristics Comparison with Previous ProductsNew Concept for Your Benefit Supported Modules LDB Databases no Longer Required PC Stations in Simatic Use of PCs in AutomationVirtual rack in the PC station PC Station Software The OPC Server as Central Component Uniform Engineering Environment NCM PC Index for Every Component Brief Introduction to Tools and Utilities Guide to Installation and Commissioning PG Operation or Configured Mode Considerations Characteristics of the Selectable Modes Mixed operation is possible Commissioning for PG Operation Overview Step How does it work? ToolResult PC station ready for PG/PC operation Result HMI station and applications ready for operation Commissioning for Configured Mode Overview Result PC station is ready for productive communication Project engineering Steps in project engineering of the PC Welcome to Advanced PC Configuration XDB Getting Started Configured Mode Why do we need project engineering data? Steps in Creating Project Engineering DataResult Initial Situation Follow the steps below Steps in Project EngineeringStart Simatic Simatic NCM PC Steps in Project Engineering Steps in Project Engineering Steps in Project Engineering Summary Where to go from here optional activities Steps for Initial Configuration Why do we need an initial configuration? Case a Initial configuration using remote configuration with How to Make the Initial Configuration with an XDB File Getting Started Configured Mode Case b Initial configuration with XDB file Systray Where to we go from here? Initial configuration without XDB file How to Make the Initial Configuration without an XDB File Where to we go from here? Getting Started PG Operation Configuration for PG Operation Programming Device PG/PC How to Configure for PG OperationStart Settings Control Panel Set PG/PC Interface Start Simatic Simatic NET Set PG/PC Interface Setting Communication Parameters Extra Information Configuration for PG Operation HMI Stations Setting Access Points Follow the steps belowHow to Configure for HMI Operation Getting Started PG Operation Getting Started PG Operation Entries in the Client Program Adding items Follow the steps below Getting Started PG Operation Using Additional Functions Special Features to Note Checking the Configuration and DiagnosticsTesting with the OPC Scout Detecting Errors in Communication with the OPC Scout Errors when Connecting with the OPC ServerIntroduction Errors when Adding Variables Checking the status of process variables Further Functions / Special Features Configuring Access Points for and Step How Access Points are usedViewing and Setting Access Points Tools Changing an Access Point Simatic NET Configuration ConsoleNew Access Point New Access Point dialog Step Description Points to Note with Softnet Industrial Ethernet Modules ParametersTransferring the Project Engineering Data Where to Find Further Information Project Engineering for the OPC ServerOPC Server What Can be Configured in the Project Engineering Database? Standard Situation Using the Default SettingsUsing Default Settings or Project Engineering Parameters Significance of Project Engineering Project Engineering for the OPC Server FDL FMS ISO/TCP FDL Connection SEND/RECEIVE Interface FMS Connection S7 Connection S7 Communication Project Engineering for the OPC Server Using Symbols for S7 Connections Configuring OPC Properties for Snmp in Project Engineering Significance in Simatic NET Snmp Traps Device Profiles on the Simatic NET Software CDGeneric Traps Parameter Meaning Project Engineering for the OPC Server Using the CP 1616 as a Profinet IO Controller/Device Profinet IO CP 1616 as IO Controller CP 1616 as IO Device Initialize CP 1616 IP address and device name Assigning the IP address Follow the steps outlined below Configuring the CP Follow the steps outlined below Using the CP 1616 as a Profinet IO Device Using the CP 1616 as Profinet IO Controller and Device Example of a Configuration CP 1616 as Controller + Device Follow the steps outlined below Example Installing Linux Drivers Suse Linux Installing the Profinet IO Sample Program Suse Linux PNIOSBAD,PNIOSBAD,PNIOSBAD Explanation of the Configuration Example Example OPC Application for Industrial EthernetOverview Initial Situation Hardware and Software Installation Installing the SoftwareInstalling the CP Attaching to the Network Creating the Project Project Engineering on a Central Engineering Station Using Symbol Files Specifying the Use of Symbol Files Activity Configuring the PC Station OverviewHandling the Project Engineering Data Procedure for Initial Configuration Procedure for Initial Configuration Procedure for Initial Configuration Using the OPC Scout OPC Scout as Client for Commissioning and TestingEstablishing a Connection to the Server Start Simatic Simatic NET OPC Scout Inserting a Group and Variables Organizing Process Variables Activity Displaying and Modifying Values of Variables Executing Synchronous Write Jobs Example OPC Application for PROFIBUS-DP Initial Situation Activity Configuring the PC Station Procedure for Initial Configuration Procedure for Initial Configuration Changing the configuration on the PC station Changing the Hardware Configuration Preparations 101 Inserting a DP Master System CP 5613 as DP Master Inserting a DP Slave ET 200B as DP Slave 104 Start Simatic Simatic NET Profibus CP5613CP6514 OPC Scout Inserting Groups and Variables Executing Synchronous and Asynchronous Write Jobs 108 Example Unspecified Connection from a PC Application Installing the Software 111 112 113 114 115 Creating, Editing and Downloading a Project Creating a New Project 117 Edit the Network and Connection Project Engineering Data 119 120 121 122 123 Downloading the Project Engineering Configuration 125 Configuration Console Configuration Console 127 Example Snmp Communication with OPC Installing the Network Adapter Configuration of the Snmp OPC Server 131 Editing the Plant Configuration 133 134 Configuring the PC Station 136 137 Using the OPC Scout Inserting a Group 140 Setting the Trap Recipient based on the Example of an Writing ValuesMaximum of Ten Trap Recipients 142 Creating a Device Profile with the MIB Compiler Device ProfileMIB Files and MIB Compiler Calling and Handling the MIB Compiler 144 145 146 Example Profinet Communication with OPC Hardware and Software Installation Configuring the PC Station Procedure for Initial Configuration Using Symbol Files Activity Station Configuration Editor Tool Characteristics, Functions and Activation How to Start the Station Configuration Editor Managing Components Components TabArea of Application / Use Cases Assigning the station name Creating new components Setting the Online or Offline Mode Evaluating Messages Diagnostics Tab Setting the Station Configuration Editor Properties DialogChecks and diagnostics How It Works Configuring Activation of Warnings Accept Partial Loading Simatic NCM PC Project Engineering Tool Initial configuration Functions How to Start Simatic NCM PC Help ContentsFurther Information in Help Help Introduction Relationship Between Simatic NCM PC and Step Simatic NCM PC and are compatible with each otherNCM PC Can Use Project Data Simatic NCM PC Creating a PC Station PC Station in the ProjectAims Creating and Managing Objects Follow the steps below 167 Configuring a PC Station with Simatic NCM PC Config Creating an Image of the PC Configuration 169 PC Components in the Catalog ApplicationCP Industrial Ethernet Significance of the Configuration Data in a DP Master System Creating the DP Master System 172 Creating a Profinet IO System Profinet IO Devices You will find further information here Configuring Connections MeaningGeneral Rules Connections to S7 Stations Project Engineering for a PC Station as DP Slave DP Master is Known in NCM / StepFollow the steps below Follow the steps outlined below 178 179 Follow the steps outlined below 181 Configuration with a Third party DP Master DP master system for configuring the DP slaveSupplying the DP master with data from the GSD file Examples / model Network, Local Load, and XDB File Online Mode 186 Using the PC Station Wizard Follow the steps below to create and import an XDB file Adapting Mismatched Configurations Station Configuration Editor displays assigned indexesAdapting the Configuration How to Start the PC Station Wizard PC Station Wizard PC Station Wizard supports you in the following situations Symbol File Configurator Too Range of Functions of the Symbol File Configurator How to Start the Symbol File Configurator Start Simatic Simatic NET Settings Symbol File ConfiguratorStructure Converting Old Symbol Files Meaning of Symbols Accessing Process Variables using SymbolsDefinitions Term Meaning When to Use Symbols? Creating and Using Symbol Files Menus of the Symbol File Configurator in Detail Menu Command MeaningFile Menu Edit Menu Window MenuHelp Menu Managing Symbols How to Insert a New Symbol How to Insert a New Folder How to Add a Name Space Prefix How to Delete Folders or SymbolsHow to Import a Symbol File How to Export a Symbol File Configuration Console Tool Characteristics, Function and ActivationHow to Start the Configuration Console Programs Simatic NET Settings Configuration Console Structure Support During Commissioning and Operation Triggering a Restart on the Module If you want to trigger a restart on the module Forcing the OPC Server to Close Down If you want to close down the or restart OPC server Activating Configured Protocols Step by Step Configuration Console Tool Setting a Symbol File for OPC If you want to use a symbol file for the OPC Server 212 Setting Traces 214 If you want to create traces of the protocol libraries 216 Language Setting Follow the steps below to change the language settingStep Activity Automatic Startup of Applications and Services 219 Application example Win32 API, see also Msdn Library Security Setting Windows XP + SP2 only 222 Configuration Examples Follow the steps below to display the configuration examples Editing the Configuration Changing the Mode of a ModuleIf you want to change the operating mode of a module 225 Current Setting 227 Setting the Industrial Ethernet Station Addresses Assigning Access Points to the Individual Modules Important for Profibus modules Setting the Profibus DP Slave 232 Diagnostics with Configuration Console Displaying the Operability of a Profibus Module 234 235 Displaying Profibus Network Nodes 237 Displaying Profibus Network Parameters Displaying Version Information of Hardware and Firmware OPC Scout Which functions does the OPC Scout provide?Steps / Functions Meaning How to Start the OPC Scout Menu Contains commands relating to the following topics Connecting the OPC Scout to a Local Server Connecting the OPC Scout to a Remote Server Create a Group Browsing the Process Space OPC Navigator OPC Scout Create New Variables Adding and Monitoring Variables Customizing the Display Display Attributes Meaning of the ColumnsName Meaning Menu command Has the following function Change ValuesMenus of the OPC Scout in Detail File Menu View Menu Server Menu Group Menu Item Menu ? menu contains the following commands 17.11.6 ? Menu Dcom Settings with the dcomcnfg System Program Calling dcomcnfg This opens the required properties dialog Dcom Settings with the dcomcnfg System Program Default Properties Tab Description of the SettingsOperation on a Domain Server or in a Workgroup Settings Default Security / Default COM Security / COM Security Tab Settings for Simple Commissioning Default Permissions Meaning New as of Windows XP + SP2 Dcom Configuration / Applications Tab Default Protocols Tab Configuration of the Server Computer Introduction General Tab Registering the OPC Server Location Tab Setting Meaning Identity Tab 266 Security Tab Specifying the Standard Permissions Multiterminal Mode Specifying Access Permissions Specifying Launch Permissions Specifying Configuration Permissions Configuration of the Client Computer Registering the OPC server follow the steps below Registering the OPC Scout as Client Security Settings per User Program Using the Databases and Central Data Management LDB and XDB Databases OverviewConsequences of the New Central Project Engineering Project Engineering up to Simatic NET CD 05/2000 DescriptionPrevious Project Engineering with LDB databases Previous Project Engineering with LDB and XDB Databases Use of Previous Project Engineering Use of Databases and Project Engineering ToolsProtocol Database Type Project Engineering Tool Use Situation What to do TF-1613 up to version 2.1 for Windows 2000 Pro or Windows NT 283 DP 5613 up to version 2.1 for Windows 2000 Pro or Windows NT Windows 98 is no longer supported Situation Description of the Profinet Configuration File Configuration FileStorage location Cycle Time Parameter Protocol AbortConnectionAfter Parameter InitiateTimeout Parameter Timeout Parameter QualityOfStateValue Parameter References and Literature LAD / CSF / STL TCP/IP Order numbers Access point Advanced PC Configuration APCGlossary Station Manager PC Station Project Document History New in release 01 / 2005 C79000 G8976 C156Page Simatic NCM PC 300