
Windows Automation Center, WinAC Slot Version 4.0
Hardware Installation and Operating Manual, Edition 02/2006, A5E00273194-02 9
Table Of Contents
1Product Overview............................................................................................................ 13
1.1 Introduction to PC-Based Automation ............................................................... 13
1.2 Components of a PLC with a CPU 41x-2 PCI ................................................... 14
1.3 Introduction to the Controller Panel................................................................... 18
1.4 Key Communication Data.................................................................................. 19
1.5 System Requirements ....................................................................................... 20
1.6 Windows User Privileges................................................................................... 21
1.7 Using Help ......................................................................................................... 21
1.7.1 Accessing Help from the Controller Panel......................................................... 22
1.7.2 Using the Index.................................................................................................. 23
1.7.3 Using Full-Text Search ...................................................................................... 24
1.7.4 Printing Help Topics........................................................................................... 24
1.7.5 Changing the Language of a Help Topic........................................................... 24
2Installing the CPU 41x-2 PCI and the Software............................................................ 25
2.1 Interfaces ........................................................................................................... 25
2.2 Fitting the CPU 41x-2 PCI ................................................................................. 27
2.3 Connecting the CPU 41x-2 PCI to the Power Supply ....................................... 30
2.3.1 Important Information......................................................................................... 30
2.3.2 When are the Warm Restart and Autoload Features Available? ...................... 32
2.4 Installing and Connecting the Backup Battery................................................... 34
2.5 Connecting the Fan ........................................................................................... 38
2.6 Checks Before the Initial Turn-On of the PC with the CPU 41x-2 PCI.............. 40
2.7 Installation of WinAC Slot 41x Software............................................................ 41
2.7.1 Installing the WinAC Slot 41x Software............................................................. 41
2.7.2 Uninstalling the WinAC Slot 41x Software......................................................... 44
3Getting Started ................................................................................................................ 45
3.1 Definition of Terms............................................................................................. 45
3.1.1 What Is a PC Station? ....................................................................................... 45
3.1.2 What Is an Index?.............................................................................................. 47
3.2 Configuring the Controller in STEP 7 ................................................................ 48
3.2.1 Hardware Configuration in STEP 7 ................................................................... 48
3.2.2 Connecting STEP 7 to the Controller ................................................................ 50
3.3 Using the Station Configuration Editor to Configure PC Components within
the PC................................................................................................................ 53
3.4 Commissioning .................................................................................................. 54
3.4.1 Recommended Procedure for Commissioning.................................................. 54
4Operating the Controller - CPU 41x-2 PCI .................................................................... 57
4.1 Turning On and Turning Off the Controller........................................................ 57
4.1.1 Powering On the CPU 41x-2 PCI ...................................................................... 57
4.1.2 Turning Off the CPU 41x-2 PCI ......................................................................... 57
4.2 Restart Options for the Controller...................................................................... 58
4.2.1 Selecting the Restart Method ............................................................................ 58
4.2.2 Setting the Autoload Feature............................................................................. 59
4.2.3 Enabling a Warm Restart after Power On ......................................................... 61
4.2.4 Enabling a Hot Restart after Power On ............................................................. 61
4.3 Changing the Operating Mode of the Controller................................................ 62
4.3.1 Operating Mode (RUN/STOP) and Status Indicators........................................ 62
4.3.2 Allowed and Prohibited Actions for each Operating Mode................................ 63
4.4 Resetting the Memory Area : MRES Command (CPU Menu)........................... 64