1/20/2011 1:18 AM | |
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Hi Patrick_Sthlm, Please see the following FAQ: Which modules and their firmware versions are released for PCS 7 and how can you upgrade them? Regards |
1/20/2011 12:18 PM | |
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Hi UMENCHO, Yes, you're probably right. But i think it's odd that I can't find a working solution with a DP/DP Coupler.. it's not that advanced Regards, Patrick |
1/21/2011 10:04 AM | |
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So do I dear Patrick_Sthlmand I have a somewhat different take on a GSD file based usage of a DP/DP Coupler with PCS7 V5.1 than Umencho. Just becausethe DP/DP coupler is NOT in the list of supported Siemens components for your PCS7 version, doesnot neccessarily mean that GSD file based usage of it is "unsupported". After all, it is "just" a DP Slave andsince PCS7 V5.1 does supportthird party DP Slaves (for which you'll doa GSD file based integration), you should be able to do the same with a Siemens DP Slave device (you'll of course miss out on the "homogeneous" support for it in PCS7, i.e. you won't have pre-configured Diagnostic and Message Blocks, no WinCC Faceplate etc.). Anyway, below are afew excerpts from the PCS7 V5.1 System description manual on which I base my above assertions (ED 10/2000.you'll also find it attached as I was unable tofind a download link for it). Chapter 1.3.7 states: Is it also possible to communicate problem-free with components from other manufacturers by means of PROFIBUS-DP. Chapter 6.1.1 states: Channel-granular, hardware-independent input/output drivers
AttachmentPCS7 V5.1 System Description.pdf (91 Downloads) |
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1/21/2011 11:48 PM | |
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Hi Patrick_Sthlm, I agree with Fritz. It's definitely worth trying. I vaguely remember implementing the DP/DP Coupler Release 1 with PCS7 V5.x many years ago... Also, see if the following FAQ's are helpful: Incorporating new LINK modules in PCS7 V4.02 What are the special features of input/output addressing with the DP/DP coupler? Regards |
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