Siemens Welding System ST PCS 7 User Manual
Automation systems
Introduction
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Siemens ST PCS 7 · Update November 2008
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Overview
Scalable automation systems, overview
The SIMATIC PCS 7 process control system offers a wide range
of automation systems whose performances are finely matched
to one another within wide limits. This results in fine scaling of the
automation performance over the complete performance range.
of automation systems whose performances are finely matched
to one another within wide limits. This results in fine scaling of the
automation performance over the complete performance range.
The automation systems offered can be differentiated according
to various criteria. In accordance with the design, they are cate-
gorized as:
to various criteria. In accordance with the design, they are cate-
gorized as:
• Microbox automation system with software controller
• Modular automation systems of the S7-400 range with hard-
ware controller
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Application
Microbox automation system
The SIMATIC PCS 7 AS RTX Microbox automation system repre-
sents the starter system in the lower performance range of
SIMATIC PCS 7. As a result of its exceptional physical properties
and small dimensions, it is particularly suitable for use at plant
level in industrial applications.
sents the starter system in the lower performance range of
SIMATIC PCS 7. As a result of its exceptional physical properties
and small dimensions, it is particularly suitable for use at plant
level in industrial applications.
Modular automation systems of the S7-400 range
In these "Automation system bundles", selected components of
the SIMATIC S7-400 are combined together.
the SIMATIC S7-400 are combined together.
The following characteristics make the SIMATIC S7-400 predes-
tined for use as a SIMATIC PCS 7 automation system:
tined for use as a SIMATIC PCS 7 automation system:
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Modular design without fans
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High expansion capability and ruggedness
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Single or redundant design
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Comprehensive communication facilities
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Integral system functions
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Integrable safety functions (Safety Integrated)
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Simple linking of central or distributed I/O
In accordance with their functionalities, the modular automation
systems of the S7-400 range can be classified into:
systems of the S7-400 range can be classified into:
• Standard automation systems
• Fault-tolerant automation systems
• Safety-related automation systems
Various automation systems are available with a price/perfor-
mance ratio which can be tailored to your system requirements.
The CPU of the automation systems is already equipped as stan-
dard with an onboard PROFIBUS DP fieldbus connection.
Depending on the type of CPU, 1 or 2 further PROFIBUS DP in-
terfaces are possible using additional IF 964-DP interface mod-
ules. PROFIBUS communication modules can be additionally fit-
ted if required.
mance ratio which can be tailored to your system requirements.
The CPU of the automation systems is already equipped as stan-
dard with an onboard PROFIBUS DP fieldbus connection.
Depending on the type of CPU, 1 or 2 further PROFIBUS DP in-
terfaces are possible using additional IF 964-DP interface mod-
ules. PROFIBUS communication modules can be additionally fit-
ted if required.
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Design
Microbox automation system
The compact and rugged automation system based on the
SIMATIC Microbox PC 427B has been designed for mainte-
nance-free 24-hour continuous operation at ambient tempera-
tures up to 55 °C. Since there are no fans or rotating storage me-
dia, it is resistant to vibration and shock.
SIMATIC Microbox PC 427B has been designed for mainte-
nance-free 24-hour continuous operation at ambient tempera-
tures up to 55 °C. Since there are no fans or rotating storage me-
dia, it is resistant to vibration and shock.
The Windows XP Embedded operating system, the WinAC RTX
controller software, and the SIMATIC PC DiagMonitor diagnos-
tics software are preinstalled on the supplied 2-GB Compact-
Flash card. The scope of delivery also includes an AS runtime
license for 250 POs.
controller software, and the SIMATIC PC DiagMonitor diagnos-
tics software are preinstalled on the supplied 2-GB Compact-
Flash card. The scope of delivery also includes an AS runtime
license for 250 POs.
Modular automation systems of the S7-400 range
The SIMATIC PCS 7 automation systems of the S7-400 range
are delivered as preassembled and tested all-in-one systems
(AS bundles) at no extra charge. Each of these AS bundles is
already combined with a SIMATIC PCS 7 AS Runtime license for
100 process objects (PO).
are delivered as preassembled and tested all-in-one systems
(AS bundles) at no extra charge. Each of these AS bundles is
already combined with a SIMATIC PCS 7 AS Runtime license for
100 process objects (PO).
The configuration of the AS bundles and their Order Nos. can be
individually combined by selecting preconfigured ordering
units. System-specific ordering configurations are available for
this purpose in the Sections "Standard automation systems",
"Fault-tolerant automation systems" and "Safety-related automa-
tion systems". In order to facilitate selection of preferred configu-
rations, these are additionally listed with their complete Order
Nos.
individually combined by selecting preconfigured ordering
units. System-specific ordering configurations are available for
this purpose in the Sections "Standard automation systems",
"Fault-tolerant automation systems" and "Safety-related automa-
tion systems". In order to facilitate selection of preferred configu-
rations, these are additionally listed with their complete Order
Nos.
As an alternative to this catalog for ordering the AS bundles,
a configurator offered in the catalog & online ordering system
"A&D Mall" (www.siemens.com/automation/mall) can also be
used.
a configurator offered in the catalog & online ordering system
"A&D Mall" (www.siemens.com/automation/mall) can also be
used.
Depending on the configuration as Single Station or Redundant
Station, an AS bundle is equipped with the following compo-
nents:
Station, an AS bundle is equipped with the following compo-
nents:
• 1 or 2 racks with 9 or 18 slots
• 1 or 2 SIMATIC S7-400 CPUs
• 1, 2 or 4 PS 405 (24 V DC) or PS 407 (120/230 V AC/DC)
power supplies, without backup batteries in each case
• 1 or 2 x RAMs from 768 KB to 30 MB
• 1 or 2 memory cards with 2 to 16 MB RAM
• 1, 2 or 4 interface modules for Industrial Ethernet plant bus
(via CP or integrated in CPU)
• Additive PROFIBUS communications processors (by means
of configurator up to 4 per Single Station, up to 8 per Redun-
dant Station)
dant Station)
• 4 sync modules for a range up to 10 m or 10 km and 2 fiber-
optic sync cables, 1 m (longer lengths can be ordered sepa-
rately)
rately)
SIMATIC PCS 7 AS RTX
AS 414
AS 416
AS 417
Microbox
automation system
with software controller
automation system
with software controller
Standard automation systems
of S7-400 series with
hardware controller
of S7-400 series with
hardware controller
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