Siemens Simatic S7-1500 Parts list manual

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SIMATIC
S7-1500
Isochronous mode
Function Manual
10/2018
A5E43884988
-AA
Preface
Documentation guide
1
What is isochronous mode?
2
Use of isochronous mode
3
Time sequence of
synchronization
4
Configuring isochronous
mode
5
Programming isochronous
mode
6

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Preface
Purpose of the documentation
This function manual provides an overview of the isochronous mode function for I/O modules
that you operate isochronously:
●As central I/O in a SIMATIC S7-1500
●In distributed I/O systems on PROFINET IO
●In distributed I/O systems on PROFIBUS DP
●Jointly as central and distributed I/O on PROFINET IO
The documentation supports you in the configuring and programming of isochronous mode.
Basic knowledge required
The following knowledge is required in order to understand the manual:
●General knowledge of automation technology
●Knowledge of the industrial automation system SIMATIC
●Knowledge about the use of Windows-based computers
●Knowledge about how to use STEP 7 (TIA Portal)
Scope
This documentation is the basic documentation for the SIMATIC S7-1500 automation system
and all SIMATIC products from the PROFINET and PROFIBUS environments. The product
documentation is based on this documentation.
The manual applies to the SIMATIC S7-1500 automation system with CPUs Firmware
Version V2.6 or higher (except S7-1500 Compact CPUs and S7-1500R/H CPUs). SIMATIC
STEP 7 Professional V15.1 or higher is also required.

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Table of contents
Preface ................................................................................................................................................... 3
1 Documentation guide .............................................................................................................................. 7
2 What is isochronous mode? .................................................................................................................. 12
3 Use of isochronous mode...................................................................................................................... 15
4 Time sequence of synchronization ........................................................................................................ 17
4.1 Time sequence of synchronization on PROFINET IO and PROFIBUS DP........................... 17
4.2 Time sequence of synchronization in the central configuration............................................. 19
5 Configuring isochronous mode.............................................................................................................. 22
5.1 Configuring isochronous mode for distributed I/O on PROFINET IO .................................... 24
5.2 Configuring isochronous mode for central I/O in S7-1500..................................................... 26
5.3 Configuring joint isochronous operation of central and distributed I/O .................................. 30
5.4 Configuring isochronous mode for distributed I/O on PROFIBUS DP................................... 32
5.5 Configuring isochronous mode for a Motion Control application ........................................... 34
5.6 Setting the application cycle and delay time.......................................................................... 41
6 Programming isochronous mode........................................................................................................... 43
6.1 Program execution according to the IPO model .................................................................... 44
6.2 Program execution according to the OIP model .................................................................... 46
6.3 Programming of isochronous mode for Motion Control applications ..................................... 48
Glossary ............................................................................................................................................... 49
Index .................................................................................................................................................... 54

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Documentation guide
1
The documentation for the SIMATIC S7-1500 automation system, for CPU 1516pro-2 PN
based on SIMATIC S7-1500, and for the distributed I/O systems SIMATIC ET 200MP,
ET 200SP and ET 200AL is divided into three areas.
This division allows you easier access to the specific information you require.
Basic information
System manuals and Getting Started manuals describe in detail the configuration,
installation, wiring and commissioning of the SIMATIC S7-1500, ET 200MP, ET 200SP and
ET 200AL systems; use the corresponding operating instructions for CPU 1516pro-2 PN.
The STEP 7 online help supports you in configuration and programming.
Device information
Product manuals contain a compact description of the module-specific information, such as
properties, terminal diagrams, characteristics and technical specifications.

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General information
The function manuals contain detailed descriptions on general topics such as diagnostics,
communication, Motion Control, Web server, OPC UA.
You can download the documentation free of charge from the Internet
(https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/109742705).
Changes and additions to the manuals are documented in product information sheets.
You will find the product information on the Internet:
●S7-1500/ET 200MP (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/us/en/view/68052815)
●ET 200SP (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/us/en/view/73021864)
●ET 200AL (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/us/en/view/99494757)
Manual Collections
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one file.
You will find the Manual Collections on the Internet:
●S7-1500/ET 200MP (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/86140384)
●ET 200SP (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/84133942)
●ET 200AL (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/95242965)
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"mySupport" - CAx data
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You configure your own download package with a few clicks.
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You can find the TIA Selection Tool on the Internet
(https://w3.siemens.com/mcms/topics/en/simatic/tia-selection-tool).

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SIMATIC Automation Tool
You can use the SIMATIC Automation Tool to run commissioning and maintenance activities
simultaneously on different SIMATIC S7 stations as a bulk operation, independently of the
TIA Portal.
The SIMATIC automation tool provides a variety of functions:
●Scanning of a PROFINET/Ethernet plant network and identification of all connected CPUs
●Address assignment (IP, subnet, gateway) and station name (PROFINET device) to a
CPU
●Transfer of the date and programming device/PC time converted to UTC time to the
module
●Program download to CPU
●Operating mode switchover RUN/STOP
●CPU localization by means of LED flashing
●Reading out CPU error information
●Reading of CPU diagnostic buffer
●Reset to factory settings
●Updating the firmware of the CPU and connected modules
You can find the SIMATIC Automation Tool on the Internet
(https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/98161300).
PRONETA
With SIEMENS PRONETA (PROFINET network analysis), you analyze the plant network
during commissioning. PRONETA features two core functions:
●The topology overview independently scans PROFINET and all connected components.
●The IO check is a fast test of the wiring and the module configuration of a plant.
You can find SIEMENS PRONETA on the Internet
(https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/67460624).

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SINETPLAN
SINETPLAN, the Siemens Network Planner, supports you in planning automation systems
and networks based on PROFINET. The tool facilitates professional and predictive
dimensioning of your PROFINET installation as early as in the planning stage. In addition,
SINETPLAN supports you during network optimization and helps you to exploit network
resources optimally and to plan reserves. This helps to prevent problems in commissioning
or failures during productive operation even in advance of a planned operation. This
increases the availability of the production plant and helps improve operational safety.
The advantages at a glance
●Network optimization thanks to port-specific calculation of the network load
●Increased production availability thanks to online scan and verification of existing systems
●Transparency before commissioning through importing and simulation of existing STEP 7
projects
●Efficiency through securing existing investments in the long term and optimal exploitation
of resources
You can find SINETPLAN on the Internet (https://www.siemens.com/sinetplan).

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What is isochronous mode?
2
Objectives of isochronous operation
The advantages of the isochronous mode function in automation engineering can be seen in
an example from everyday life.
The transmission of data corresponds to the transport of people on public transport.
Assuming public transport were to operate at maximum speed while reducing stop times at
the passenger terminals to absolute minimum, the last thing many potential passengers
would notice of the departing contraption are its red tail lights. The overall travel time is,
however, decided by the train, bus or underground-railway clock, because well adjusted
timing is essential to a good service. This also applies in automation engineering. Not only
fast cycles but also the coordination and synchronization of the individual cycles result in
optimum throughput.

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Just-In-Time
Figure 2-1 System cycle
The fast and reliable reaction time of a system operating in isochronous mode is based on
the fact that all data are provided just-in-time. The basis for this is a constant bus cycle.
The isochronous mode function guarantees synchronization of the following at constant time
intervals:
●Signal acquisition and output by the central and distributed I/O
●Signal transmission via backplane bus, PROFINET IO or PROFIBUS DP
●Program execution in the CPU in local time, in time with the constant bus cycle time
PROFINET IO or PROFIBUS DP
The result is a system that acquires its input signals, processes them and outputs the output
signals at constant time intervals. Isochronous mode guarantees precisely reproducible and
defined process reaction times as well as constant bus cycle and synchronous signal
processing for central and distributed I/O.

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Advantages of isochronous mode
The use of isochronous mode enables high-precision control loops.
●Optimized control loops through constant, calculable dead times
●Determinism, reliable reproducibility of reaction times
●Consistent (simultaneous) reading in of input data
●Consistent (simultaneous) output of output data
●Oversampling for processing of fast processes thanks to higher sampling rates than the
send clock permits

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Use of isochronous mode
3
An isochronous system acquires measured values and process data within a fixed system
cycle, processes the signals and outputs them synchronously to the process. Isochronous
mode contributes to a high control quality and increased production accuracy. With
isochronous mode, the possible fluctuations of process reaction times are drastically
reduced. You make use of the time-assured processing to improve machine cycle times.
Even fast processes can be reliably controlled thanks to the precise time reproducibility of all
sequences. Shorter cycle times increase the processing speed and help to lower production
costs.
In principle, isochronous mode lends itself to being used whenever measured values must
be acquired synchronously, movements must be coordinated, and process responses must
be defined and carried out simultaneously. There are thus numerous applications for
isochronous mode.

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Example: Measuring at multiple measurement points with isochronous mode
Automation task
A camshaft production process requires precise measurement of the camshafts for quality
assurance purposes.
Feature
For this purpose, a component is needed that can synchronously measure the positions and
displacements of the cam during a rotation of the camshaft.
Solution
Figure 3-1 Measuring of camshafts
With use of isochronous mode, the measured values are simultaneously acquired at the
various measuring points at fixed times. This yields the following sequence of operations:
●Continuously rotate the camshaft
●During the continuous rotation, synchronously measure the positions and cam
displacements
●Process the next cam shaft
Thus, during a single rotation of the camshaft, all the positions of the camshaft and the
associated measured values (red) are measured synchronously. The machine cycle time
improves with the same or better measuring accuracy.
Advantage and benefits
The time required for measurement is reduced.

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Time sequence of synchronization
4
Introduction
The basic time sequence of all components involved in the synchronization is explained in
the following sections: The synchronization is differentiated according to distributed
configuration and central configuration in an S7-1500. You can combine isochronous I/O with
non-isochronous I/O in the configuration.
4.1
Time sequence of synchronization on PROFINET IO and
PROFIBUS DP
Introduction
You can operate I/O modules in distributed I/O systems isochronously on a CPU:
●On PROFINET IO, e.g. in distributed I/O systems ET 200SP, ET 200MP
●On PROFIBUS DP, e.g. in distributed I/O systems ET 200S, ET 200M.
Like the I/O modules, the interface modules of the I/O systems must support isochronous
mode.

Time sequence of synchronization
4.1 Time sequence of synchronization on PROFINET IO and PROFIBUS DP
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From reading-in of input data to outputting of output data
The basic time sequence of all components involved in synchronization is explained in the
following:
①Measured value acquisition in the process
②Isochronous read-in of input data
③Transport of input data to the IO controller/DP master (CPU) via the subnet
④Further processing in the isochronous application of the CPU
⑤Transport of output data to the outputting IO device/DP slave via the subnet
⑥Isochronous output of output data
T_DC
Data cycle (Time_DataCycle)
TI
Time for reading in the input data
TO
Time for outputting the output data
TV
Configured delay time
Figure 4-1 Time sequence of synchronization on PROFINET IO/PROFIBUS DP
So that all input data is ready for transport via the subnet at the next start of the
PROFINET IO-/PROFIBUS DP cycle, the start of the I/O read-in cycle is advanced by the
amount of lead time TI. TIis the "flashbulb" for the inputs. All synchronized inputs are read in
at this time. TIis necessary in order to compensate for analog-to-digital conversion,
backplane bus times and the like. The lead time TI can be configured by STEP 7 or by you.
Let the lead time TIbe assigned automatically by STEP 7. With the default setting, STEP 7
ensures that a common, minimum TIis set.

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4.2 Time sequence of synchronization in the central configuration
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The subnet transports the input data to the IO controller/DP master. The application is
started synchronized to the cycle. That is, the isochronous mode interrupt OB is called after
a configurable delay time TV. The user program in the isochronous mode interrupt OB
defines the process response and provides the output data in time for the start of the next
data cycle. The length of the data cycle (send clock/DP cycle time) is always configured by
you.
TOis the time for the compensation arising from the backplane bus and the digital-to-analog
conversion within the IO device/DP slave. TOis the "flashbulb" for the outputs. The
synchronized outputs are output at this time. Time TO can be configured by STEP 7 or by
you. Let time TObe assigned automatically by STEP 7. STEP 7 automatically calculates a
common, minimum TO.
4.2
Time sequence of synchronization in the central configuration
Introduction
You can operate I/O modules isochronously downstream of an S7-1500 CPU starting with
Firmware Version 2.6.
Exception: Isochronous operation of I/O modules in the central configuration is generally
not
possible:
●With compact CPUs of S7-1500
●With CPUs of S7-1500R/H
●With PROFINET IO and PROFIBUS DP systems on centrally configured communications
processors (CPs) or communication modules (CMs)
●With communications processors (CPs) or communication modules (CMs) as I-devices or
I-slaves in the central configuration
When using isochronous I/O in the central configuration, you cannot make use of the
configuration control (option handling) function.