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Preface Brief description The Getting Started of the PCS 7 library for SIRIUS soft starter uses a simple example project to show you the basic procedures: ● Basic configuration steps ● Handling and monitoring different signal blocks ● Parameterization This Getting Started serves as an introduction and largely dispenses with detailed information and background information.
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Preface Software required for the Getting Started of the PCS 7 block library for soft starters ● You can execute the example project on any PC or programming device on which the following software is installed: – Windows operating system –...
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Preface Hardware required for creating an example project Table 1- 1 Soft Starter hardware Order number Description 3RW4422-1BC44 SIRIUS Soft Starter, values with 400 V, 40 DEG., Standard: 29 A, 15 KW, inside-delta circuit: 50 A, 22 KW, 200 … 460 V AC, 230 V AC, screw termi- nals 3RW4900-0KC00 Communication board PROFIBUS for SIRIUS Soft Starter 3RW44...
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Introduction Introduction Introduction This document explains the basic principles of using the Library Soft Starter 3RW44. The library contains a CFC template to fulfill the control function of a Soft Starter device. For reducing configuration time on site, a module driver generator is included in this library. By using this driver generator, it is ensured that all necessary interconnections will be handled automatically by the system and the device is ready to operate in PCS 7 environment.
Getting Started Installation Installation Setup program will guide you through the required steps. Use "< Back" and "Next >" buttons to navigate through the screens during the installation process. The installation program supports German and English. Please choose your language at the initial screen. The Library Soft Starter 3RW44 has two components: ●...
Getting Started 4.2 HW-Config HW-Config HW-Config Open HW-Config to retrieve the input and output addresses of the Soft Starter device. Note down the addresses or enter them in symbol table for later usage. PCS 7 Library Soft Starter 3RW44 "V6.2" / "V7.1" / "V8 Migration V8.0+SP2 Getting Started, 05/2015, A5E02897713020A/RS-AB/004...
Getting Started 4.3 CFC Master data library For using the library in a plant, it is recommended to store the Soft Starter template in the Master data library. Since this would be beyond the scope of this document, we recommend you to take a look at the “Process Control System PCS 7 CFC for SIMATIC S7 –...
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Getting Started 4.3 CFC 3. Expand the Master data library node GS_SoSt_Lib. You will find two nodes: – Blocks – Charts 4. Expand the Charts node. The SoftStarter template is present. 5. Drag the SoftStarter object by pressing left mouse button and drop the object in the Chart view.
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Getting Started 4.3 CFC Open the Template 1. Right click on the instantiated SoftStarter template in the chart view and select Open. The template opens in a new chart view. PCS 7 Library Soft Starter 3RW44 "V6.2" / "V7.1" / "V8 Migration V8.0+SP2 Getting Started, 05/2015, A5E02897713020A/RS-AB/004...
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Getting Started 4.3 CFC Set I/O Input 1. Scroll to the left, till you see the sheet bar. There you will find a textual interconnection named "Input WORD address of Soft Starter Module (IW x)". Now you have two options: –...
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Getting Started 4.3 CFC 3. Enter input address, in this case: IW0. 4. Confirm input value by pressing enter. Now the blocks input address is connected to the devices input address. Output 1. Please note the following label in the CFC-Template. This is a reminder that you need to wire the output address of the Soft Starter device manually.
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Getting Started 4.3 CFC 3. A dialog similar ri the input address opens. Enter output address, in this case: QW0. 4. Confirm value by pressing enter. Now the blocks output address is connected to the devices output address. Block set up is now complete. Generate module drivers 1.
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Getting Started 4.3 CFC Note Manual changes in the interconnections are reverted by generating the module drivers after the changes took place. Deactivate Generate module drivers if you want to keep your changes. Download The CFC-Template is now ready for download. Go to CPU >...
Getting Started 4.4 Operator Station Operator Station Operator Station Block icons and faceplates are inserted in the project while compiling the Operator Station (OS). Ensure OS is compiled. Refer the "SIMATIC Process Control System PCS 7 Operator Station" manual for working on Operator Station.
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Getting Started 4.4 Operator Station Faceplates Faceplates of the block icons: SSDIR: SSMEAS: PCS 7 Library Soft Starter 3RW44 "V6.2" / "V7.1" / "V8 Migration V8.0+SP2 Getting Started, 05/2015, A5E02897713020A/RS-AB/004...
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Getting Started 4.4 Operator Station SSSTAT: Faceplate-Views Each faceplate provides multiple views: SSDIR SSMEAS SSSTAT Standard Standard Standard • • • Limits Standard 2 Max Pointer • • • Maintenance Protection diag • • Process image Alarm • • Parameter Trend •...
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Getting Started 4.4 Operator Station You can switch between the single views by using the view selector dropdown menu. Button Open loop (located next to the view selector dropdown menu) opens all views of the block within one faceplate. Faceplates may be pinned or unpinned to the screen according to the demands of the user. Further information on how to use the faceplates can be found in the online help or the user manual provided for this library.
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Getting Started 4.4 Operator Station 3. Right click and select Object properties in the context menu. 4. Uncheck the check box for Create block icon. PCS 7 Library Soft Starter 3RW44 "V6.2" / "V7.1" / "V8 Migration V8.0+SP2 Getting Started, 05/2015, A5E02897713020A/RS-AB/004...
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Getting Started 4.4 Operator Station 5. Confirm the Properties dialog by clicking OK. 6. Compile and download the CFC, if not yet done. 7. Compile the OS and activate WinCC. The block icon (e.g.: SSMEAS) is not visible anymore. PCS 7 Library Soft Starter 3RW44 "V6.2" / "V7.1" / "V8 Migration V8.0+SP2 Getting Started, 05/2015, A5E02897713020A/RS-AB/004...
References More information Additional information can be found as follows: ● For PCS 7 V6.1: "SIMATIC PCS 7 Process Control System V6.0 Getting Started - First Steps Documentation" ● For PCS 7 V7.0: "SIMATIC PCS 7 Process Control System V7.0 Getting Started - First Steps Documentation"...
List of Abbreviations Abbreviations Overview Table 6- 1 Meaning of abbreviations Abbrevia- Meaning tion Automation station Continuous Function Chart Generic Station Description Human machine interface HW Config "Hardware configuration" module in the SIMATIC Manager Operator station PCS 7 Process Control System 7 Central Processing Unit Soft starter PCS 7 Library Soft Starter 3RW44 "V6.2"...