Siemens Multi Panel MP270 SIMATIC HMI Technical Document

Preface, Contents
Introduction 1
Functionality 2
Commissioning 3
MP270 Operation 4
Operating Special Screen Objects 5
System Settings 6
Installation 7
Unit Description 8
Options 9
Maintenance/Upkeep 10
Appendices A
F
Glossary, Index
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Equipmentmaybe commissioned and operated only by qualifiedpersonnel.Qualifiedpersonnelwithin
the meaning of the safety notices in this manual are persons who are authorized to commission, ground
andidentifyequipment,systemsandcircuitsinaccordancewithsafety engineering standards.
Correct Usage
Notethefollowing:
!Warning
Theequipment may be used only for the applications stipulated in the catalog and in the technical descrip-
tionandonlyinconjunctionwithother equipment and components recommended or approved by Sie-
mens.
Startup must not take place until it is established that the machine, which is to accommodate this compo-
nent,isinconformity with the guideline89/392/EEC.
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andinstallationas wellascarefuloperation andmaintenance.
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Preface
This manual
The MP270 equipment manual is part of the SIMATIC HMI documentation. It
provides operation, installation, configuration and system personnel with
information concerning installation, functionality, operation and technical design of
the MP270.
An overview of the entire SIMATIC HMI documentation is provided in Appendix E.
Organization of the manual
The MP270 equipment manual is organized into the following chapters:
Chapter Contents
1 - 2 Overview of features and functional scope of the MP270.
3 - 6 Commissioning, operation and system settings.
7 - 10 Mechanical and electrical installation, unit description, retrofitting of
options as well as maintenance and upkeep of the MP270.
Appendix Technical Data
Interface Assignments
System Messages
ESD Guidelines
SIMATIC HMI Documentation
Siemens Worldwide

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Conventions
The following cionventions are used throughout this manual:
Motor off Text in the operating unit display is presented in this
typewriter font.
Tag Symbolic names representing tag values on the screen are
presented in this italic typewriter font.
Screens Functions available for selection are presented in this italic
font.
ESC The names of keys and buttons are displayed in a different
font.
History
The various releases of this manual correspond to the following versions of the
ProTool configuration software:
Release Comment ProTool version
01/99 First release of the MP270 equipment
manual. From V 5.1
Other support
In the case of technical queries, please contact the Siemens representatives in the
subsidiaries and branches responsible for your area. Refer to Appendix F for a list
of addresses.

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Abbreviations
The abbreviations used in this equipment manual have the following meaning:
AG Automation unit
AM Alarm message
ANSI American National Standards Institute
AS 511 Protocol of the PU interface on the SIMATIC S5
ASCII American Standard Code for Information Interchange
BHB User’s guide
EM Event message
CCFL Cold Cathode Fluorescence Lamp
CF Compact Flash
CPU Central Processing Unit
DIL Dual-In-Line (housing design)
DRAM Dynamic Random Access Memory
EMC Elecromagnetic Compatibility
EPROM Electric Programable Read Only Memory
ESD Electrostatic Sensitive Device
GHB Equipment manual
HMI Human Machine Interface
IF Interface
JEIDA Japan Electronic Industry Development Association
LCD Liquid Crystal Display
LED Light Emitting Diode
MP Multi Panel
MPI Multipoint Interface (SIMATIC S7)
OP Operator Panel
PC Personal Computer
PCL Printer Control Language
PCMCIA Personal Computer Memory Card International Association
PLC Programmable Logic Control
PPI Point to Point Interface (SIMATIC S7)
PU Programming Unit
SRAM Static Random Access Memory
STN Super Twisted Nematic
TFT Thin Film Transistor
TTL Transistor-Transistor Logic
A list of all the special terms used with explanation is provided in the Glossary at
the end of this manual.

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Contents
1 Introduction 1-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2 Functionality 2-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3 Commissioning 3-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.1 Initial Startup 3-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.2 Recommissioning 3-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.3 Test Configuration 3-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4 MP270 Operation 4-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.1 Integrated Keyboard 4-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.2 Entering Values 4-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.2.1 Enter numeric values 4-6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.2.2 Enter alphanumeric values 4-7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.2.3 Enter symbolic values 4-8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.3 Call Help Text 4-9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.4 Operating Screens 4-10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5 Operating Special Screen Objects 5-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5.1 Overview of Screen Objects 5-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5.2 Messages 5-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5.2.1 Message Line 5-6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5.2.2 Message Window 5-7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5.2.3 Message Page 5-8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5.2.4 Message Buffer 5-9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5.2.5 Message View 5-10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5.3 Trend Graphics 5-11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5.4 Status/Force 5-14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5.5 Date/Time 5-16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5.6 Password Protection 5-18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5.6.1 Logging in and out of the MP270 5-19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5.6.2 Password management 5-20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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6 System Settings 6-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6.1 Set Language 6-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6.2 Setting an Operating Mode 6-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6.3 Screen Settings 6-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6.4 Control Panel Settings 6-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7 Installation 7-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7.1 Mechanical Installation 7-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7.2 Electrical Installation 7-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7.2.1 Connect configuration computer 7-7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7.2.2 Connect PLC 7-8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7.2.3 Connect printer 7-10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8 Unit Description 8-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8.1 Dimensions 8-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8.2 Operating and display elements 8-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8.3 Connection elements 8-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8.4 Communication Options 8-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8.5 Labeling Function Keys 8-6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
9 Options 9-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
9.1 Memory Cards 9-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
9.2 Backup Battery 9-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
10 Maintenance/Upkeep 10-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
10.1 Clean Screen and Keyboard Foil 10-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
10.2 Replacing the Optional Backup Battery 10-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Appendices
A Technical Data A-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
B Interface Assignment B-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
C System Messages C-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
D ESD-Guidelines D-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
E SIMATIC HMI Documentation E-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F Siemens Worldwide F-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Introduction
New product category
The SIMATIC Multi Panel MP270 belongs to the new product category called
“Multifunctional Platform” and is positioned in the product hierarchy between
classic components such as operator panels and PLC on the one hand, and
industrial computers on the other. The multifunctional platform combines the
robustness of the dedicated hardware solutions with the flexibility of the PC world.
The new product category combines functions, such as visualization and control,
based on the operating system MicrosoftRWindowsRCE.
Multi Panels provide the following additional performance features as compared to
the proven SIMATIC operating units:
SArchiving process values and messages
SDynamic use of screen objects (e.g. moving objects)
SSimulation of the configuration on the PC/PG
SLarge selection of pre-finished screen objects available during configuration
(e.g. message view, Status/Force, buttons, selection fields)
SCreation of vector graphics in ProTool without the use of a graphic editor
Area of use of the MP270
The MP270 has been conceived for easy machine operation and monitoring. It
provides a realistic graphical representation of the machine or system to be
monitored. Its area of use includes implementation in machine and apparatus
construction as well as in the packing and electronics industry.
The high degree of protection (IP65 on the front side) and non-implementation of
moving storage media, such as hard disks and floppy disks, ensure the MP270 is
also suitable for use in rough industrial environments and directly on site on the
respective machine.
Installation locations for the MP270 include:
SPanels/Consoles
S19’’ cabinets/racks
Due to the fact that the MP270 is equipped with high performance basic hardware
and has a minimum installation depth means that it fulfills all the requirements for
operation in the vicinity of the machine.
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Easy to operate and observe
The MP270 enables operating statuses, current process values and errors
concerning a connected PLC to be graphically displayed and the relevant machine
or system to be easily monitored and operated. Display and operation of the
MP270 can be adapted optimally for the respective process requirenments by
using the configuration software ProTool (from version 5.1).
The MP270 can be used to:
control and monitor the process by means of the menu system. Setpoint values
or control element settings, for instance, can be modified by entering values or
activating configured function keys;
display processes, machines and systems on fully-graphic, dynamic screens;
visualize operating and alarm messages and process tags, e.g. in output fields,
bar graphs, trend curves or status settings;
intervene directly in the running process by using the integrated keyboard.
Configuration using ProTool
Graphics, texts and operating and display elements which need to be represented
on the MP270 must first be created on a configuration computer (PC or PU) using
the configuration software ProTool. The configuration computer must be connected
to the MP270 in order to download the configuration data to the MP270 (refer to
“Configuration phase” in Figure 1-1).
Once the configuration has been successfully downloaded, connect the MP270 to
the PLC. The MP270 can then communicate with the PLC and respond according
to the information configured for running the program in the PLC (refer to “Process
control phase” in Figure 1-1).
Createconfiguration data
Saveconfigurationdata
Downloadconfigurationdata
ConnectedtoPLC
Configurationphase
Process control phase
PC/ PU
PLC
MP270
Figure 1-1 Configuration and process control phase

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MP270 general overview
Overview: MP270 model
Processor Type SC400
Clock frequency 66 MHz
Memory Flash EPROM for operating system,
runtime software and configuration 8 MB
DRAM working memory 16 MB
Software Operating system MicrosoftRWindowsRCE
Operation-capable runtime software SIMATIC ProTool/Pro runtime
Interfaces Serial interface to connect PLC,
PC/PU,printer 1 ×RS232/TTY (active/passive)
1 ×RS232 (9-pin)
1 ×RS422/RS485
Display Type TFT LCD1) STN LCD2)
Active screen area (W ×H) in mm 211 ×158 (10.4’’)
Resolution (pixels) 640 ×480
Colors 256
Back-lighting CCFL tube
Service life, approx. (h) 40,000 50,000
Membrane keyboard System keys with dedicated
functions 33 (3 with LEDs)
Function keys with configurable
functions 36 (28 with LEDs)
Those usable as softkeys 20
Labeling the function keys System-specific with labelling strips
Special features External memory extension:
SSlot for PC card
SSlot for CF card
4
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Further information
Detailed information on the technical data of the MP270 is provided in Appendix A
of this manual.
Information on the configuration of the MP270 is provided in the user’s guide
ProTool Configuring Windows-based Systems .
Connection of the MP270 to the PLC is described in the user’s guide
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Functionality
The following table summarizes the range of functions provided by the MP270. The values
quoted are the maximum values which can be managed by the MP270. The values are limited
by the size of the memory used.
Function Comment
Event messages Number 2000
Display In message line/message window
View all pending messages On message page
Message length per line 70 characters
Lines per message 1
Process values in message text 8
Alarm messages Number 2000
Display In message line/message window
Type of display First/Last
View all pending messages On message page
Message length per line 70 characters
Lines per message 1
Process values in message text 8
Acknowledge individual alarm
messages 4
Acknowledge several alarm
messages simultaneously
(group acknowledgement)
16 acknowledgment groups
Message logging Output to printer 4
Volatile message buffer Capacity 1024 Message events
View event/alarm messages 4
Delete 4
Message events queued
simultaneously (max.)
Event messages
or 500
Alarm messages 250
Message buffer archive Capacity Limited by storage medium
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CommentFunction
Message acquisition Time of occurrence Date and time
Message events Arrive, depart, acknowledge
Screens View 4
Print (hardcopy) 4
Screen objects Output field
Input field
Selection field
Text list
Graphics list
Text
Graphics
Line
Rectangle/Square
Rounded rectangle/square
Ellipse/Circle
Polyline/Polygon
Button
Invisible button
Bar
Trend graphic
Message view
Status/Force
Date/Time
Password list
Operator prompting Icons for softkeys
Dynamic attributes
Call/Hide objects
Help text
LEDs in function keys
Fixed window 4
Limit value monitoring Inputs/outputs 4
Conversion functions Inputs/outputs 4
Help text Lines/characters 7/35
For messages 4
For input fields 4
For screens 4
Archiving Messages 4
Tags 4
Print functions Hardcopy of screen content 4
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CommentFunction
Password protection Number of passwords 50
Password level 10 (0..9)
Online language change Number of languages 3
PU functions SIMATIC S5 4
(Status/Force) SIMATIC S7 4
Screen settings Blanking circuit 4
Brightness 4
Contrast 4
(STN display only)
Communication SIMATIC S5
AS511
PROFIBUS-DP
4
4
SIMATIC S7/M7
MPI 4
PROFIBUS-DP 4
SIMATIC 505
NITP
PROFIBUS-DP
4
4
Connection to PLCs from other
manufacturers
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Commissioning
Flowchart
The following information on commissioning explains the individual steps which
need to be taken to start up the MP270. Figure 3-1 illustrates the most important
steps for the initial startup, recommissioning and normal operation of the MP270.
Download configuration data to the MP270
COM1/2
During the start-up phase, switch the
MP270 to download mode (refer to
Page 3-3)
Switch on the MP270’s power supply.
Initialstartup
There is no configuration
available in the MP270.
Recommissioning
The MP270 already contains
a configuration but needs to
operate with a different one.
Normal operation
The MP270 is operated with
the configuration which is
currently loaded.
Start screen
PC/PU MP270
Figure 3-1 Commissioning flowchart
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Error diagnostics
An error which occurrs during commissioning or operation is normally displayed on
the MP270 by means of a system message.
Appendix C of this manual contains a list of some of the most important system
messages and explanations on how to eliminate the causes.
3.1 InitialStartup
Action
During initial commissioning, the runtime software ProTool/ProRT and configuration
needed to operate the MP270 must be loaded from the configuration computer
onto the MP270. To do this, carry out the following steps in the sequence
described:
Step Action
1Connect the IF2 interface (RS232/) on the MP270 to the PU or PC by means of a
suitable standard cable.
2Switch on the MP270’s power supply.
Since, up to this point, no configuration has been loaded, the MP270 switches
automatically to download mode and waits for data transfer from the PC/PU.
3Start the download operation on the PC or PU to the MP270. The settings
necessary on the configuration computer for the download operation are
provided in the user’s guide ProTool Configuring Windows-based Systems .
The MP270 checks the connection to the PC/PU. If the connection is not
available or defective, the MP270 issues the corresponding error message.
If the connection is correct, downloading of the configuration begins. The runtime
software is automatically downloaded with the configuration data.
After downloading has been completed successfully, the MP270 restarts and
displays the start screen associated with the configuration just loaded.
Set date/time
When the MP270 is disconnected from the power supply for a longer period, e.g.
after the initial commissioning, the date and time have to be updated. Information
on this is available on Page 5-16.