Siemens SIMATIC PCS 7 User manual

SIMATIC
Process Control System PCS 7
Service Support and Diagnostics
(V8.2)
Service Manual
Valid for PCS 7 as of V8.2
03/2016
A5E36200111-AA
Security information 1
Preface 2
Ensuring Availability 3
Additional support 4
Configuring diagnostics
conditions 5
Message concept of PCS 7 6
Fault - What should I do? 7
Diagnostics in PCS 7 8
Failure, replacement and
return 9

Legal information
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Table of contents
1 Security information......................................................................................................................................7
2Preface.........................................................................................................................................................9
3Ensuring Availability...................................................................................................................................13
3.1 Introduction............................................................................................................................13
3.2 Data backup...........................................................................................................................14
3.2.1 Data backup options..............................................................................................................14
3.2.2 Backing up ES project data....................................................................................................16
3.2.2.1 How to back up the parameter settings of the SIMATIC station............................................16
3.2.2.2 How to archive a project.........................................................................................................17
3.2.2.3 How to retrieve a project........................................................................................................19
3.2.2.4 How to archive and retrieve a multiproject.............................................................................20
3.2.2.5 How to archive custom libraries.............................................................................................22
3.2.2.6 How to export operator and display texts...............................................................................22
3.2.2.7 How to back up custom functions and actions.......................................................................23
3.2.3 Backing up OS project data...................................................................................................24
3.2.3.1 Backing up configuration data................................................................................................24
3.2.4 Backing up batch data............................................................................................................25
3.2.4.1 Backing up configuration data................................................................................................25
3.2.4.2 How to make a backup...........................................................................................................25
3.2.4.3 How to restore data from a backup........................................................................................27
3.2.4.4 How to archive a batch...........................................................................................................28
3.2.5 Backing up SIMATIC Route Control data...............................................................................29
3.2.5.1 Backing up configuration data................................................................................................29
3.2.5.2 How to back up the project data of SIMATIC Route Control..................................................29
3.2.5.3 How to restore data from a backup........................................................................................30
3.2.6 Creating an image..................................................................................................................31
3.2.6.1 Backing up data by generating an image file.........................................................................31
3.2.7 Comparing project versions...................................................................................................32
3.2.7.1 Comparing project versions with VXM...................................................................................32
3.3 Hardware update....................................................................................................................33
3.3.1 Updating hardware.................................................................................................................33
3.3.2 How to make adjustments after a hardware change..............................................................35
3.3.3 Updating the CPU..................................................................................................................35
3.3.3.1 How to perform a firmware update for the CPU (as of V5.0).................................................36
3.3.3.2 How to perform a firmware update for the H-CPU (as of V4.5)..............................................38
3.3.4 Updating an interface module................................................................................................39
3.3.4.1 Updating an interface module (IM).........................................................................................39
3.3.4.2 How to perform a firmware update of an interface module (IM).............................................40
3.3.5 Updating a CP xxx.................................................................................................................43
3.3.5.1 Updating a communications processor (CP)..........................................................................43
3.3.5.2 How to perform a firmware update of the CP 341..................................................................43
3.3.5.3 How to perform a firmware update of the CP 443-1...............................................................45
3.3.5.4 How to perform a firmware update of the CP 443-5 Extended..............................................47
3.3.6 Handling GSD files.................................................................................................................49
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3.3.6.1 Working with GSD files..........................................................................................................49
3.4 Software update.....................................................................................................................50
3.4.1 Updating software..................................................................................................................50
3.5 Licenses and license keys.....................................................................................................51
3.5.1 Installing and updating license keys.......................................................................................51
3.5.2 Upgrade of the System Expansion Card for a CPU 410-5H..................................................52
3.5.2.1 Basic procedure.....................................................................................................................52
3.5.2.2 Ordering an upgrade for a CPU 410-5H................................................................................53
3.5.2.3 How to prepare for the upgrade of the System Expansion Card............................................54
3.5.2.4 How to send the PO-Activation-File.......................................................................................56
3.5.2.5 How to perform the upgrade of the System Expansion Card.................................................58
3.5.2.6 Upgrade of a redundantly configured automation system......................................................59
3.5.2.7 Upgrade of a redundantly configured automation system for CPUs with different PO
volumes..................................................................................................................................59
3.5.2.8 Enabling expert mode............................................................................................................61
3.5.3 Upgrade of process objects of a CPU 410-5H by replacing the System Expansion Card......61
3.6 Determining inventory data and installing software................................................................62
3.7 Updating the PCS 7 OS in runtime........................................................................................62
4 Additional support.......................................................................................................................................65
5 Configuring diagnostics conditions.............................................................................................................67
5.1 Requirements for diagnostics.................................................................................................67
6 Message concept of PCS 7........................................................................................................................69
6.1 Servicing a system - message concept..................................................................................69
6.2 PCS 7 message system.........................................................................................................70
6.3 Origin of a message...............................................................................................................72
6.4 How to determine the source of a message...........................................................................73
6.5 Understanding messages......................................................................................................73
6.5.1 Introduction............................................................................................................................73
6.5.2 Message types in message lists and archives.......................................................................74
6.5.3 Target groups of messages...................................................................................................75
6.5.4 Message lists in process mode..............................................................................................75
6.5.5 Overflow of the message buffer.............................................................................................77
6.5.6 Message priorities..................................................................................................................77
6.5.7 Influencing messages............................................................................................................78
7 Fault - What should I do?...........................................................................................................................79
7.1 Activity in the event of a fault.................................................................................................79
7.2 Preparing for expert support..................................................................................................80
7.2.1 Compilations of information about the cause of the fault.......................................................80
7.2.2 Plant documentation..............................................................................................................81
7.2.3 How to read the CPU diagnostic buffer..................................................................................82
7.2.4 CPU fault - preparing diagnostics..........................................................................................83
7.2.5 How to back up the diagnostic data of the PCS 7 OS............................................................84
7.2.6 Remote diagnostics of a PCS 7 system.................................................................................85
7.2.7 Interactive operator control and monitoring with the OS Web Option....................................86
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8 Diagnostics in PCS 7..................................................................................................................................89
8.1 Diagnostic options in subsystems of PCS 7...........................................................................89
8.2 Diagnostics with the maintenance station (asset management)............................................90
8.3 Diagnostics for the PC user settings......................................................................................94
8.4 Diagnostics for PC components.............................................................................................94
8.5 Diagnostics for network connections......................................................................................96
8.6 Diagnostics during configuration............................................................................................97
8.7 Diagnostics for the CPU.........................................................................................................98
8.8 Diagnostics for modules.........................................................................................................99
8.9 Diagnostics on PROFIBUS DP..............................................................................................99
8.10 Diagnostics on PROFINET..................................................................................................100
8.11 Diagnostics on PROFIBUS PA............................................................................................101
8.12 Diagnostics on FOUNDATION Fieldbus..............................................................................101
8.13 Diagnostics for the OS.........................................................................................................102
8.14 Diagnostics for the BATCH stations.....................................................................................103
8.15 Diagnostics for the Route Control stations...........................................................................103
8.16 Diagnostics for the time of day.............................................................................................104
8.17 Diagnostics for hardware displays.......................................................................................104
8.18 Diagnostic tools....................................................................................................................108
8.18.1 Diagnostic tools of PCS 7....................................................................................................108
8.18.2 Diagnostics for the PCs........................................................................................................108
8.18.2.1 Windows System Information...............................................................................................108
8.18.2.2 Managing the operating system...........................................................................................109
8.18.2.3 Shares for drives, folders and files.......................................................................................110
8.18.2.4 System Tools - Local Users and Groups.............................................................................111
8.18.2.5 Command line commands...................................................................................................111
8.18.2.6 Set PC Station......................................................................................................................112
8.18.2.7 Set PG/PC Interface.............................................................................................................112
8.18.2.8 Station Configuration Editor.................................................................................................113
8.18.2.9 Printers and print jobs..........................................................................................................114
8.18.2.10 PC DiagMonitor....................................................................................................................114
8.18.2.11 Installed SIMATIC software..................................................................................................115
8.18.3 Diagnostics in the network...................................................................................................115
8.18.3.1 NetPro..................................................................................................................................115
8.18.3.2 NCM S7 Industrial Ethernet.................................................................................................116
8.18.3.3 SCALANCE X-300/X-400 “Observer function”.....................................................................116
8.18.3.4 SCALANCE XB-200/X-200/X-300/X-400 “Loop detection”..................................................117
8.18.3.5 "Network Connections" Windows dialog box.......................................................................117
8.18.3.6 NCM S7................................................................................................................................118
8.18.3.7 Topology Editor (PROFINET)..............................................................................................118
8.18.3.8 MBSA...................................................................................................................................119
8.18.4 Diagnostics for the operator stations....................................................................................119
8.18.4.1 Lifebeat monitoring...............................................................................................................119
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8.18.4.2 Simatic Shell........................................................................................................................120
8.18.4.3 WinCC "System Info" channel..............................................................................................121
8.18.4.4 User administrator................................................................................................................122
8.18.4.5 WinCC Channel Diagnostics................................................................................................122
8.18.4.6 Status of multi-user operation..............................................................................................123
8.18.4.7 Status of connections...........................................................................................................124
8.18.4.8 Area overview......................................................................................................................124
8.18.4.9 Displaying the redundancy state..........................................................................................125
8.18.4.10 Time master role of the OS server (status)..........................................................................125
8.18.5 Diagnostics for the BATCH station.......................................................................................126
8.18.5.1 Status icons in the BATCH server taskbar...........................................................................126
8.18.5.2 Status display at order folder...............................................................................................127
8.18.6 Diagnostics for the Route Control station.............................................................................128
8.18.6.1 Status icons in the Route Control server taskbar.................................................................128
8.18.7 Diagnostics for the SIMATIC stations..................................................................................128
8.18.7.1 SIMATIC Manager...............................................................................................................128
8.18.7.2 HW Config............................................................................................................................130
8.18.7.3 Module Information..............................................................................................................131
8.18.7.4 PROFIBUS diagnostics with diagnostic repeater.................................................................132
8.18.7.5 SIMATIC PDM......................................................................................................................133
8.18.8 Additional diagnostics options..............................................................................................134
8.18.8.1 Additional diagnostics options for PCS 7.............................................................................134
8.18.8.2 SIMATIC PCS 7 Condition Monitoring Library.....................................................................135
9 Failure, replacement and return...............................................................................................................137
9.1 Failure, replacement and return - guide to documentation..................................................137
Index.........................................................................................................................................................141
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Security information 1
Siemens provides products and solutions with industrial security functions that support the
secure operation of plants, solutions, machines, equipment and/or networks. They are
important components in a holistic industrial security concept. With this in mind, Siemens’
products and solutions undergo continuous development. Siemens recommends strongly that
you regularly check for product updates.
For the secure operation of Siemens products and solutions, it is necessary to take suitable
preventive action (e.g. cell protection concept) and integrate each component into a holistic,
state-of-the-art industrial security concept. Third-party products that may be in use should also
be considered. For more information about industrial security, visit http://www.siemens.com/
industrialsecurity
To stay informed about product updates as they occur, sign up for a product-specific
newsletter. For more information, visit http://support.automation.siemens.com.
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Preface 2
Purpose of this documentation
This documentation contains information to support you in the following:
● Performing steps to ensure the availability of a PCS 7 system
● Verifying requirements for effective diagnostics for your PCS 7 system
● Understanding the alarm concept of a PCS 7 system
● Responding appropriately to faults and preparing detailed information about the state of
the PCS 7 system for service experts
● Selecting the correct diagnostic tool, enabling you to perform diagnostics on your PCS 7
system with the help provided
Disclaimer of liability
WARNING
Siemens assumes no liability for improper use of the instructions provided in this
documentation or for any consequences that might result for the customer.
● Only trained service employees should be authorized to work on the process control
system.
● Always observe the plant-specific rules and government regulations when making
changes to your system.
● Observe the plant-specific boundary conditions and adjust the work accordingly.
● Always bear in mind that changes in a system can impact other sections of the system.
Target Audience of this Documentation
This documentation is intended for use by the following trained service personnel (Service
Level 1):
● PCS 7 users
● SIMATIC S7 specialists
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Options for accessing PCS 7 documentation
The documentation required for PCS 7 includes the following types:
●PCS 7 Readme
The readme file is available in two versions:
–PCS 7 Readme (offline)
This version is installed by PCS 7 Setup. The file only contains general information and
links to documents on the Internet.
–PCS 7 Readme (online)
This version contains all information on the installation and use of PCS 7 in the format
which is already familiar to you. The file is only available on the Internet to keep it always
up-to-date.
Note
The information provided in the PCS 7 Readme (online) on the Internet takes
precedence over all other PCS 7 documentation.
Read this PCS 7 Readme carefully, because it contains important information and
amendments on PCS 7.
●PCS 7 System Documentation
System documentation contains information that covers several products, such as
configuration manuals and Getting Started manuals. This documentation serves as a
guideline for the overall system and explains the interaction between the individual
hardware and software components.
Note the information on "PCS 7 Documentation Portal Setup" in the product overview
Process Control System PCS 7; PCS 7 ‑ Documentation ; Section "Options for accessing
the documentation"
●PCS 7 Product Documentation
Product documentation contains information about special hardware and software
components. The individual documents provide detailed information on the specific
component.
Full versions of the documentation are available from the "Technical Documentation SIMATIC
PCS 7" website: http://www.siemens.com/pcs7-documentation (http://www.siemens.com/
pcs7-documentation)
You can find additional information in the product overview Process Control System PCS 7;
PCS 7 - Documentation ; Section "Options for accessing the documentation".
Required Knowledge
This documentation provides information about working with PCS 7 and is intended for trained
service personnel. The following knowledge is required to understand the documentation:
● Basic knowledge of Microsoft Windows operating systems
● Knowledge of the functions and configurations of SIMATIC PCS 7 (Engineering System,
PCS 7 Operator Station).
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● Knowledge of the functions and configurations of SIMATIC S7 (S7-400, STEP 7)
● Knowledge of the functions and configurations of SIMATIC NET (network components and
transmission media)
Important information about this documentation
This documentation is a guide for service support. It therefore does not claim to be complete.
Due to our lack of knowledge of the particular circumstances in your plant, we cannot
guarantee the following with this documentation:
● That you will be able to use this documentation to remedy problems yourself.
● That, if service is required (similar to what is presented), the procedure described will
necessarily enable you to find the cause of the fault or to correct the fault.
● That detailed information about individual hardware or software components is complete.
● That detailed information about individual hardware or software errors is complete.
● That this documentation cannot provide the same expert knowledge as that provided by a
service technician or a member of the hotline staff.
● That procedures carried out will not disturb the system.
● That the procedures described can be performed via remote access.
Changes compared to the previous version
Below you will find an overview of the most important changes in the documentation compared
to the previous version:
New as of PCS 7 V8.2
● New OS support for pcs 7 are included.
● Scalance XB-200 is added in this version.
New as of PCS 7 V8.1
● Upgrade of the System Expansion Card for a CPU 410-5H (Page 52) (as of firmware version
8.1)
New as of PCS 7 V8.0 Update 1
● Diagnostic tools for PROFINET
● Diagnostic tools for FOUNDATION Fieldbus
New as of PCS 7 V8.0
● Monitoring the time synchronization of the OS server
You can find information on this in the section "Time master role of the OS server (status)
(Page 125)"
● Diagnostic tools for the following operating systems:
– Microsoft Windows 7
– Windows Server 2008
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New since PCS 7 V7.0
● Maintenance Station for universal diagnostics/maintenance in PCS 7
You can find information on this in the section "Diagnostics with the maintenance station
(asset management) (Page 90)".
● Diagnostics for PROFIBUS PA
You can find information on this in the section "Diagnostics on PROFIBUS PA (Page 101)".
● Other diagnostic tools:
– Simatic Shell (Page 120)
– Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer (MBSA) (Page 119)
Conventions
In this documentation, the names of elements in the software interface are specified in the
language of this documentation. If you have installed a multi-language package for the
operating system, some of the designations will be displayed in the base language of the
operating system after a language switch and will, therefore, differ from the designations used
in the documentation.
If you are using the Windows 10 operating system, you can find the Siemens SIMATIC
programs in the "Start" menu under All apps > Siemens Automation.
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Ensuring Availability 3
3.1 Introduction
Overview
This section presents measures for ensuring availability of a PCS 7 system.
You can find information on fault-tolerant systems in the
Process Control System PCS 7; Fault-
Tolerant Process Control Systems manual.
The information in this section enables you to perform the following tasks:
● Maintain the reference condition of a plant.
Examples: Adherence to maintenance intervals, replacement of batteries
● Optimize the plant and prevent faults
Examples: perform firmware updates, eliminate known sources of errors
● Minimize downtime caused by faults
Examples: provide backups
Note to reader
This section is split up into several topical fields. The following information is provided for each
topic area:
What? What is described?
When? When can you perform this action?
How? You can find Information on the topic in the section entitled "...".
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Topic area Information
Data backup ●WHAT?: Information on backing up and restoring data in a PCS 7 plant.
Backups are necessary if you want to restore the state of a component or
configuration (because a hard disk is damaged, for example).
●WHEN?: You should perform a data backup if changes have been made in
a PCS 7 plant.
●HOW?: You can find information on creating data backups in the section
"Options for data backup (Page 14)".
Hardware update A SIMATIC station may switch to STOP mode if you change the hardware.
●WHAT?: Information on how to perform a firmware update and the
subsequent configuration steps required.
●WHEN?: If you want to convert components to a current firmware version
(because new functions are to be used or errors must be corrected, for
example).
●HOW?: For information on firmware updates, refer to the "hardware
updates (Page 33)" section.
Software update A SIMATIC station may switch to STOP mode if you change the software.
●WHAT?: Information on converting projects from older versions to a current
version. There are two types of software updates:
– Updates that utilize the new functions of a new version of PCS 7
– Updates that do not utilize the new functions of a new version of PCS 7
●WHEN?:
– If you want to utilize new functions of a new version of PCS 7.
– If you want to continually adapt your PCS 7 projects to the current state
of technology.
– If software corrections necessitate conversion.
●HOW?: For information about software updates, refer to the "Software
updates (Page 50)" section.
3.2 Data backup
3.2.1 Data backup options
Introduction
You can backup project data in various ways and for different purposes, for example, with
project archiving, image files.
After system failure, you can use a backup to quickly restore the system to its original state.
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Recommendations for increasing data security
● Always back up the data in the following cases:
– After configuration changes
– Before and after system component upgrades
– Before and after configuration software upgrades
● Keep at least the three most recent versions of your PCS 7 project.
● Use different storage media for backing up the data.
Examples:
– LAN hard disk
– USB hard disk
– MOD
– CD/DVD
This retains availability of your data even after failure of a device.
● You can also backup your data on hard disks of PCs in a network. Simultaneous hard disk
failure on more than one PC is very unlikely.
Data backup options
The sections below describe the options for backing up data:
Backing up ES project data
● Backing up parameter settings of the SIMATIC station (Page 16)
● Archiving a PCS 7 project (Page 17)
● Retrieving a PCS 7 project (Page 19)
● Archiving and retrieving a multiproject (Page 20)
● Archiving custom libraries (Page 22)
● Exporting operator and display texts (Page 22)
● Backing up custom functions and actions (Page 23)
Backing up OS project data
● Backing up OS configuration data (Page 24)
Backing up batch data
● Backing up configuration data (Page 25)
● Generating a backup (Page 25)
● Restoring data from a backup (Page 27)
● Archiving batches (Page 28)
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Backing up SIMATIC Route Control data
● Backing up configuration data (Page 29)
● Backing up project data from SIMATIC Route Control (Page 29)
● Restoring data from a backup (Page 30)
Creating an image file
● Backing up data by generating an image file (Page 31)
Note
Make sure that backups are stored in a protected location (in separate rooms, fireproof
cabinets, etc.).
Make sure the backups are readable (particularly when reusable storage media such as floppy
disks are used).
Using Version Trail
Version Trail is software for versioned archiving and retrieval of projects, multi-projects or
libraries. Version Trail offers you the following options:
● Backup of objects at times specified by the user.
The backup object is assigned a version when entered in the version archive. This version
uniquely identifies the object.
● Retrieving and re-using versioned project data
● Automatic archiving
● Automatic readback
You can find additional information on this in the SIMATIC Manager online help.
3.2.2 Backing up ES project data
3.2.2.1 How to back up the parameter settings of the SIMATIC station
Introduction
You can change parameters (such as controller settings) online in the SIMATIC station using
the PCS 7 OS and the engineering station.
Some situations make it necessary to back up the current data blocks, FBs or parameter
settings from the SIMATIC station. This is the case, for example, when the configuration data
have been restored from a data backup.
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You can make use of the following backup options:
● Reading data blocks and FBs from the SIMATIC station
● Reading charts with current parameters from the SIMATIC station
Note
These actions overwrite all settings in the configuration with the current values of the
system. Make sure that the settings for start values, for example, are correctly maintained.
DANGER
Reading data back
If you read back the data from the SIMATIC Station, you must ensure that hazardous
conditions cannot occur following a hot restart of the system or after configuration data
are downloaded.
Reading data blocks and FBs from the SIMATIC station
1. Open the project in the SIMATIC Manager.
2. Select the menu command View > Online.
3. In the tree view, select the data blocks and FBs you want to read from the SIMATIC Station.
4. Select Edit > Copy from the menu.
5. Select the menu command View > Offline.
6. Select Edit > Paste from the menu.
Reading charts with current parameters from the SIMATIC station
1. Double-click any CFC chart in SIMATIC Manager to start the CFC Editor.
2. Select the menu command Chart > Read Back.
3. In the "Read Back Chart" dialog box, make the following settings:
– Source files: Program of the CPU
– Scope: OCM-capable parameters
Recommendation: back up the project at this point. You can find information on this in the
section "How to archive a project (Page 17)".
This data backup includes all current parameter settings of the SIMATIC station.
3.2.2.2 How to archive a project
Introduction
You can use various tools to archive project data.
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Below, the PKZip ( PKZip Server) program is used for archiving:
You can find the setup for PKZip on the SIMATIC PCS 7-DVD. PKZip is automatically installed
during the PCS 7 system setup.
You can start PKZip from the SIMATIC Manager.
Requirement
● A tool is installed for archiving project data (default: PKZip ).
Making settings in SIMATIC Manager
1. In SIMATIC Manager, select the menu command Options > Settings.
The "Settings" dialog box opens.
2. Select the "Archive" tab.
3. Select your "preferred archiving program" from the drop-down list box ( PKZip is the default).
4. Select the following "options":
– Check options
– Check target directory on retrieval
5. You can set the default path for the archiving or retrieving projects in the "Archive directory
during" area.
6. Click "OK" to apply your settings.
Archiving a project
1. In SIMATIC Manager, select the menu command File > Archive
The "Archive" dialog box opens.
2. Select the "Multiprojects" (or "User projects") tab.
3. Click "Browse" and select the project you want to archive from the list.
4. Click "OK" to save your settings.
The "Archive - Select Archive" dialog box opens.
5. Make the following settings for archiving:
– Select the drive and folder for the archive file from the "Save" drop-down list.
– In the "File name" box, enter the file name under which the archive file should be saved.
Recommendation:
Name the archive file of the project in such a way that it allows you to deduce the date
of the archiving from the name. Example: "yearmonthdayprojectname"; 091230name
6. Click "Save" to apply your settings.
The "Archive – Options" dialog box opens.
7. If you want to archive the project on floppy disks, select the size of the diskette.
For additional information about this dialog box, click "Help".
8. Click "OK".
The archiving process begins.
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When the "Archive" dialog box closes, archiving is completed.
Write protection
Note
If you copy the project directly to the CD/DVD, all files and directories will be write-protected.
Before using the project again, you need to remove the "Read-only" file attribute for all files
and folders in the project.
Backing up configuration data
Also back up the following configuration data:
● GSD files (Siemens\STEP 7\S7Data\GSD) to another partition or to another drive
● C scripts of the standard functions
Backup of PDM configuration data on the Engineering Station
PDM configuration data is included automatically in the backup of your PCS 7 project.
Additional information
You can find information on product versions in the Process Control System PCS 7; PCS 7 -
Readme file (see "Preface (Page 9)").
3.2.2.3 How to retrieve a project
Requirements
● The tool that was used to archive the project is installed (default: PKZip ).
● The defaults required for the tool that is used to archive the project have been set (for
additional information, refer to the section "How to archive a project (Page 17)").
Note
You can find the setup for PKZip on the Process Control System; SIMATC PCS 7 DVD.
PKZip is automatically installed during the PCS 7 system setup.
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Procedure
1. In the SIMATIC Manager, select the menu command File > Retrieve.
The "Retrieve - Select an archive" dialog box opens.
2. Edit the following settings for the archive file:
– In the "Search in" list:
Enter the drive and folder where the project was archived.
– In the "File name" box:
Enter the name of the file where the project was archived.
3. Click "Open" to save your settings.
The "Select destination directory" dialog box opens.
4. Select the destination directory / project folder in the list.
5. Click "OK" to apply your settings.
The retrieval is finished when the "Retrieving" dialog box closes.
3.2.2.4 How to archive and retrieve a multiproject
Introduction
You can store a multiproject in compressed form in an archive file in the same way as individual
projects or libraries. This can be done on a hard disk or on transportable storage media (such
as a ZIP disk).
If individual projects of a multiproject are stored on more than one PC in a network, you must
use the following programs to archive the multiproject:
PKZip
This program is installed automatically together with PCS 7 (STEP 7 add-on package).
Recommendation:
Archive the multiproject on an engineering server.
Requirements for archiving a multiproject
● A tool is installed for archiving project data (default:
PKZip ). PKZip is automatically installed
during the PCS 7 system setup.
● Archiving a multiproject is a cross-project function. Therefore, no other process can access
other projects in the multiproject during archiving.
Archiving a multiproject
1. Select the multiproject in SIMATIC Manager.
2. Select the menu command File > Archive.
The "Archive" dialog box opens.
3. Select the "Multiprojects" tab.
4. Confirm the selected multiproject by clicking "OK" to save your entries.
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