How can you transfer a WinCC flexible project via MPI/PROFIBUS to a Windows-based panel?
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For transfer of a WinCC flexible configuration via MPI or PROFIBUS you must make settings on the Windows-based panel and on the configuration PC.
Note:
- Direct transfer from the PC to the Windows-based panel via a PC adapter (RS232 -> MPI/PROFIBUS, USB -> MPI/PROFIBUS) is not supported.
- Project transfer to a Micro Panel is not possible, because a Micro Panel doesn't have an MPI or PROFIBUS interface.
- If you wish to integrate your configuration PC into an existing MPI/PROFIBUS network, you must transfer the bus settings of the available MPI/PROFIBUS subnet. Please note that the bus address of the PC in the MPI/PROFIBUS subnet must be unique.
Settings on the operator panel
The figures below are from the MP277. The illustrations might differ from operator panel to operator panel, because not all the functions are available for each operator panel.
No. | Procedure |
1 |
Settings in "Control Panel" Fig. 01 - Control Panel (MP277) The MPI/PROFIBUS transfer is enabled under "Channel 2". For this you set Channel 2 to "MPI/PROFIBUS". For Channel 2 you also set a check mark for "Enable Channel" and if you wish, "Remote Control". ( 4 KB )Fig. 02 - Transfer Settings Note: Note: |
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More settings in "Transfer Settings"
Fig. 03 - S7 transfer settings |
3a |
Version A - MPI |
MPI settings If you wish to transfer a project via PROFIBUS - Version B, then you can skip this point and go directly to Point 3b. The following dialog (Fig. 04) shows the current MPI bus parameters of the panel. If the panel is the only master on the bus, then set the check mark for "Panel is the only master on the bus" and assign a unique bus address (Address) for the device. Note: Fig. 04 - MPI bus parameters Note: If other masters (panels) are to be connected to the bus, then disable the option "Panel is the only master on the bus". | |
3b |
Version B - PROFIBUS |
PROFIBUS settings If you are using Version A via MPI, you can skip this point and go directly to Point 4. The following dialog shows the current PROFIBUS parameters of the panel. If the panel is the only master on the bus, then set the check mark for "Panel is the only master on the bus" and assign a unique bus address (Address) for the device. Note: Fig. 05 - PROFIBUS bus parameters Note: | |
4 | Close the dialog window Close all the open dialogs with "OK". Also close the "Control Panel" and enable the Transfer mode. |
Settings on the configuration PC
For communication between panel and configuration computer you must set the bus parameters as on the panel (except for the node address).
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1 | Open PG/PC interface In the Control Panel of your configuration computer you open the menu "Set PG/PC Interface". ( 46 KB ) Fig. 06 - Control Panel Alternatively you can also open the PG/PC interface via the SIMATIC Manager. ( 18 KB )Fig. 07 - STEP 7 Manager | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
2 | Setting the PG/PC interface
( 22 KB ) Fig. 08 - PG/PC interface For MPI transfer from the PC to the panel you select one of the following settings (CP = communication processor) that you use for the hardware:
For transfer via PROFIBUS you select one of the following interface parameterizations:
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3a |
Version A - MPI | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Set interface parameters
If you wish to transfer a project via PROFIBUS - Version B, then you can skip this point and go directly to Point 3b.
Fig. 09 - MPI properties Note: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
3b |
Version B - PROFIBUS | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Interface parameters If you are using Version A via MPI, you can skip this point and go directly to Point 4.
Fig. 10 - PROFIBUS properties Note: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
4 | SIMATIC NET Diagnostics
Fig. 11 - SIMATIC NET Diagnostics
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5 | Determine bus parameters You can skip this point if the operating mode is "OK" in Point 4 and the bus nodes are displayed after read-out. Set the CP adapter of the interface parameterization to "AUTO" and click the "Properties..." button. Example: Fig. 12 - AUTO properties Start the network identification by clicking on the "Start Network Detection" button. ( 9 KB )Fig. 13 - Network identification ( 39 KB ) Fig. 14 - Analysis of the bus parameters Note:
More information is available in the Help of the MPI/PROFIBUS diagnostics in each case. |
Settings in WinCC flexible
As an option you can also integrate the WinCC flexible project into a STEP 7 project. The two possible versions are explained in the following table.
No. | Procedure |
1 | Create connection
Fig. 15 - Connections |
2a |
Version A - Non-integrated project |
Define parameters If you have created an integrated WinCC flexible project or would like to integrate it into STEP 7, you can skip this point and go directly to Point 2b. Define the relevant parameters that you have already specified in the panel and in the PG/PC interface. The MPI or PROFIBUS protocol can be defined separately under the option Network > Profile. Fig. 16 - Connection parameters Note: The following communication drivers that support the MPI or PROFIBUS protocol are available:
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2b |
Version B - Integrated project |
Defining the station You can skip this section and go directly to Point 3 if you do not want to use an integrated project. If you have not already inserted the project in the SIMATIC Manager, you can do this via the WinCC flexible menu "Project > Integrate in STEP 7...".
Fig. 17 - Open NetPro
Fig. 18 - Select station
Fig. 19 - Select station | |
3 | Project transfer
Fig. 20 - Project transfer Note: Note: |
More information is available in the following entries.
Topic | Entry |
Project transfer (released cables,...) | Entry ID: 19109408 |
Communication between SIMATIC station and panel in the following manuals: "WinCC flexible 2005 Communication Part 1" "WinCC flexible 2005 Communication Part 2" |
Entry ID: 18797552 Entry ID: 18797249 |
Transfer via S7 Routing over MPI/PROFIBUS and Ethernet (as from WinCC flexible 2005) | Entry ID: 32235096 |
OS update with MPI/PROFIBUS | Entry ID: 19701610 |
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