LDB and XDB Databases Overview | Siemens C79000-G8976-C156-07

A Notes for Users of Older Versions

A Notes for Users of Older Versions

The following sections include detailed information on the differences between the new and previous PC products from SIMATIC NET

A.1 LDB and XDB Databases - Overview

Consequences of the New Central Project Engineering

As of the SIMATIC NET PC software CD 07/2001, all SIMATIC NET PC software products have central project engineering and download mechanisms. The project engineering data is now stored in XDB configuration files.

The previously used LDB databases can no longer be used.

Existing XDB databases can continue to be used after importing them into the central data management of the PC station, the Station Configuration Editor.

Requirement for compatibility of the XDB file:

The XDB configuration file must be created with a version of STEP 7 V5.1 SP2 or higher. As of this version, you will find a compatibility option in the configuration dialog for the PC station. There, you must select “S/RTM is installed”.

Using the Databases and Central Data Management

The following graphics illustrate the new situation:

SProject engineering in previous product versions and the use of databases

SNew, totally integrated and uniform project engineering with the Station Configuration Editor

SNew, totally integrated and uniform project engineering within Advanced PC Configuration with SIMATIC NCM PC V5.1 Service Pack 2/STEP 7 Version 5.1 Service Pack 2 or higher.

The local or remote project engineering data are downloaded using SIMATIC NCM PC/STEP 7. It is also possible to transfer the project engineering data in the form of an XDB database that is also created with the Station Configuration Editor.

The OPC server and its protocol-specific adapters are optional elements and are shown with broken lines.

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Contents

Commissioning PC Stations Manual and Quick Start Classification of the Safety-Related Notices Trademarks Safety Instructions Regarding your ProductQualified Personnel Correct Usage of Hardware Products Copyright E Siemens AG 2001- 2005 All rights reserved Prior to Startup This manual Validity of this Manual Additional Information on Simatic S7 and Step Conventions Symbols used in this manual Contents Examples 147 128153 160 192 190203 240 266 252276 281 Characteristics Comparison with Previous Products Welcome to Advanced PC ConfigurationNew Concept for Your Benefit Supported Modules LDB Databases no Longer Required Use of PCs in Automation PC Stations in SimaticVirtual rack in the PC station PC Station Software The OPC Server as Central Component NCM PC Uniform Engineering Environment Index for Every Component Brief Introduction to Tools and Utilities PG Operation or Configured Mode Considerations Guide to Installation and Commissioning Mixed operation is possible Characteristics of the Selectable Modes Step How does it work? Tool Commissioning for PG Operation OverviewResult PC station ready for PG/PC operation Result HMI station and applications ready for operation Result PC station is ready for productive communication Commissioning for Configured Mode Overview Project engineering Steps in project engineering of the PC Welcome to Advanced PC Configuration XDB Getting Started Configured Mode Steps in Creating Project Engineering Data Why do we need project engineering data?Result Initial Situation Steps in Project Engineering Follow the steps belowStart Simatic Simatic NCM PC Steps in Project Engineering Steps in Project Engineering Steps in Project Engineering Summary Where to go from here optional activities Why do we need an initial configuration? Steps for Initial Configuration How to Make the Initial Configuration with an XDB File Case a Initial configuration using remote configuration with Getting Started Configured Mode Systray Case b Initial configuration with XDB file Where to we go from here? How to Make the Initial Configuration without an XDB File Initial configuration without XDB file Where to we go from here? Getting Started PG Operation How to Configure for PG Operation Configuration for PG Operation Programming Device PG/PCStart Settings Control Panel Set PG/PC Interface Start Simatic Simatic NET Set PG/PC Interface Setting Communication Parameters Extra Information Setting Access Points Follow the steps below Configuration for PG Operation HMI StationsHow to Configure for HMI Operation Getting Started PG Operation Getting Started PG Operation Adding items Follow the steps below Entries in the Client Program Getting Started PG Operation Checking the Configuration and Diagnostics Using Additional Functions Special Features to NoteTesting with the OPC Scout Errors when Connecting with the OPC Server Detecting Errors in Communication with the OPC ScoutIntroduction Checking the status of process variables Errors when Adding Variables Further Functions / Special Features How Access Points are used Configuring Access Points for and StepViewing and Setting Access Points Tools Simatic NET Configuration Console Changing an Access PointNew Access Point New Access Point dialog Step Description Parameters Points to Note with Softnet Industrial Ethernet ModulesTransferring the Project Engineering Data Project Engineering for the OPC Server Where to Find Further InformationOPC Server Standard Situation Using the Default Settings What Can be Configured in the Project Engineering Database?Using 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 Significance in Simatic NET Configuring OPC Properties for Snmp in Project Engineering Device Profiles on the Simatic NET Software CD Snmp TrapsGeneric Traps Parameter Meaning Project Engineering for the OPC Server Profinet IO Using the CP 1616 as a Profinet IO Controller/Device CP 1616 as IO Controller CP 1616 as IO Device Assigning the IP address Follow the steps outlined below Initialize CP 1616 IP address and device name Configuring the CP Follow the steps outlined below Using the CP 1616 as a Profinet IO Device Example of a Configuration CP 1616 as Controller + Device Using the CP 1616 as Profinet IO Controller and Device Follow the steps outlined below Example Installing Linux Drivers Suse Linux PNIOSBAD,PNIOSBAD,PNIOSBAD Installing the Profinet IO Sample Program Suse Linux Example OPC Application for Industrial Ethernet Explanation of the Configuration ExampleOverview Initial Situation Installing the Software Hardware and Software InstallationInstalling the CP Attaching to the Network Project Engineering on a Central Engineering Station Creating the Project Using Symbol Files Specifying the Use of Symbol Files Activity Overview Configuring the PC StationHandling the Project Engineering Data Procedure for Initial Configuration Procedure for Initial Configuration Procedure for Initial Configuration OPC Scout as Client for Commissioning and Testing Using the OPC ScoutEstablishing a Connection to the Server Start Simatic Simatic NET OPC Scout Organizing Process Variables Inserting a Group and Variables Activity Executing Synchronous Write Jobs Displaying and Modifying Values of Variables PROFIBUS-DP Example OPC Application for Initial Situation Activity Configuring the PC Station Procedure for Initial Configuration Procedure for Initial Configuration Changing the Hardware Configuration Preparations Changing the configuration on the PC station 101 CP 5613 as DP Master Inserting a DP Master System ET 200B as DP Slave Inserting a 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 a New Project Creating, Editing and Downloading a 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 Writing Values Setting the Trap Recipient based on the Example of anMaximum of Ten Trap Recipients 142 Device Profile Creating a Device Profile with the MIB CompilerMIB Files and MIB Compiler Calling and Handling the MIB Compiler 144 145 146 OPC Example Profinet Communication with Hardware and Software Installation Configuring the PC Station Procedure for Initial Configuration Using Symbol Files Activity Characteristics, Functions and Activation Station Configuration Editor Tool Managing Components Components Tab How to Start the Station Configuration EditorArea of Application / Use Cases Assigning the station name Creating new components Setting the Online or Offline Mode Setting the Station Configuration Editor Properties Dialog Evaluating Messages Diagnostics TabChecks and diagnostics How It Works Accept Partial Loading Configuring Activation of Warnings Simatic NCM PC Project Engineering Tool Functions Initial configuration Help Contents How to Start Simatic NCM PCFurther Information in Help Help Introduction Simatic NCM PC and are compatible with each other Relationship Between Simatic NCM PC and StepNCM PC Can Use Project Data Simatic NCM PC PC Station in the Project Creating a PC StationAims Follow the steps below Creating and Managing Objects 167 Creating an Image of the PC Configuration Configuring a PC Station with Simatic NCM PC Config 169 Application PC Components in the CatalogCP Industrial Ethernet Creating the DP Master System Significance of the Configuration Data in a DP Master System 172 Creating a Profinet IO System You will find further information here Profinet IO Devices Meaning Configuring ConnectionsGeneral Rules Connections to S7 Stations DP Master is Known in NCM / Step Project Engineering for a PC Station as DP SlaveFollow the steps below Follow the steps outlined below 178 179 Follow the steps outlined below 181 DP master system for configuring the DP slave Configuration with a Third party DP MasterSupplying 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 Station Configuration Editor displays assigned indexes Adapting Mismatched ConfigurationsAdapting the Configuration PC Station Wizard How to Start the PC Station Wizard PC Station Wizard supports you in the following situations Range of Functions of the Symbol File Configurator Symbol File Configurator Too Start Simatic Simatic NET Settings Symbol File Configurator How to Start the Symbol File ConfiguratorStructure Converting Old Symbol Files Accessing Process Variables using Symbols Meaning of SymbolsDefinitions Term Meaning Creating and Using Symbol Files When to Use Symbols? Menu Command Meaning Menus of the Symbol File Configurator in DetailFile Menu Window Menu Edit MenuHelp Menu How to Insert a New Symbol Managing Symbols How to Insert a New Folder How to Delete Folders or Symbols How to Add a Name Space PrefixHow to Import a Symbol File How to Export a Symbol File Characteristics, Function and Activation Configuration Console ToolHow to Start the Configuration Console Programs Simatic NET Settings Configuration Console Structure Triggering a Restart on the Module Support During Commissioning and Operation 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 If you want to use a symbol file for the OPC Server Setting a Symbol File for OPC 212 Setting Traces 214 If you want to create traces of the protocol libraries 216 Follow the steps below to change the language setting 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 Follow the steps below to display the configuration examples Configuration Examples Changing the Mode of a Module Editing the ConfigurationIf 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 Displaying the Operability of a Profibus Module Diagnostics with Configuration Console 234 235 Displaying Profibus Network Nodes 237 Displaying Profibus Network Parameters Displaying Version Information of Hardware and Firmware Which functions does the OPC Scout provide? OPC ScoutSteps / Functions Meaning Menu Contains commands relating to the following topics How to Start the OPC Scout Connecting the OPC Scout to a Remote Server Connecting the OPC Scout to a Local Server Browsing the Process Space OPC Navigator Create a Group OPC Scout Adding and Monitoring Variables Create New Variables Customizing the Display Meaning of the Columns Display AttributesName Meaning Change Values Menu command Has the following functionMenus of the OPC Scout in Detail File Menu Server Menu View Menu Item Menu Group Menu 17.11.6 ? Menu ? menu contains the following commands Calling dcomcnfg Dcom Settings with the dcomcnfg System Program This opens the required properties dialog Dcom Settings with the dcomcnfg System Program Description of the Settings Default Properties TabOperation on a Domain Server or in a Workgroup Settings Default Security / Default COM Security / COM Security Tab Default Permissions Meaning Settings for Simple Commissioning New as of Windows XP + SP2 Dcom Configuration / Applications Tab Default Protocols Tab Introduction Configuration of the Server Computer General Tab Registering the OPC Server Location Tab Identity Tab Setting Meaning 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 LDB and XDB Databases Overview Using the Databases and Central Data ManagementConsequences of the New Central Project Engineering Description Project Engineering up to Simatic NET CD 05/2000Previous Project Engineering with LDB databases Previous Project Engineering with LDB and XDB Databases Use of Databases and Project Engineering Tools Use of Previous Project EngineeringProtocol Database Type Project Engineering Tool Use What to do Situation 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 Configuration File Description of the Profinet Configuration FileStorage location Protocol Cycle Time Parameter AbortConnectionAfter Parameter InitiateTimeout Parameter QualityOfStateValue Parameter Timeout Parameter LAD / CSF / STL References and Literature TCP/IP Order numbers Advanced PC Configuration APC Access pointGlossary Station Manager Project PC Station New in release 01 / 2005 C79000 G8976 C156 Document HistoryPage Simatic NCM PC 300