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OPC Client Excel Applications for Data Access to PCS 7 OS Process Data via OpenPCS 7
SIMATIC PCS 7 Application Description August 2010
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Warranty and Liability

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Preface
Preface
Purpose of this document Part of this document is a PCS 7 sample configuration and the OPC client Excel applications which you can also access via the download site of this entry. This document describes all steps from commissioning; configuration and operation of the sample project and of the OPC client Excel applications. This document is supplement to the SIMATIC PCS 7 OpenPCS 7 Process Control System manual. Main contents The following points are emphasized:
Adjusting and using the PCS 7 sample configuration Installation and configuration of the OpenPCS 7 station Operation of the OPC client Excel applications
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Warranty and Liability ................................................................................................. 4 Preface .......................................................................................................................... 5 1 2 Automation Task................................................................................................ 7 Automation Solution ......................................................................................... 8 2.1 2.2 2.3 3 3.1 3.2 3.3 4 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.3.1 4.3.2 5 5.1 5.2 5.2.1 5.2.2 5.2.3 6 6.1 6.2 6.3 7 7.1 7.1.1 7.1.2 7.1.3 7.1.4 8 8.1 8.2 9 Overview of the overall solution.................................................................. 8 Core functionality .......................................................................................... 9 Hardware and software components used ............................................... 9 Checking the network connection ............................................................ 11 OpenPCS 7.................................................................................................. 12 VBA............................................................................................................... 13 OpenPCS 7 / OPC client ........................................................................... 16 PCS 7 OS .................................................................................................... 17 Structure of the sample project................................................................. 18 AS Engineering ........................................................................................... 18 OS Engineering........................................................................................... 20 Hardware...................................................................................................... 22 Software ....................................................................................................... 23 OpenPCS 7.................................................................................................. 23 OPC clients.................................................................................................. 25 SIMATIC PCS 7 .......................................................................................... 25 OpenPCS 7 / OPC client ........................................................................... 26 SIMATIC PCS 7 (with sample project) .................................................... 27 SIMATIC PCS 7 (without sample project)............................................... 32 OPC clients.................................................................................................. 33 OPC DA client ............................................................................................. 33 OPC HDA client .......................................................................................... 38 OPC A&E client Alarms........................................................................... 40 OPC A&E client Events........................................................................... 43 Bibliography................................................................................................. 45 Internet Link Specifications ....................................................................... 45
Basics ............................................................................................................... 11
Functional Mechanisms of this Application ................................................. 15
Installation........................................................................................................ 22
Configuration ................................................................................................... 26
Operating the Application............................................................................... 33
Reference ......................................................................................................... 45
History............................................................................................................... 46
1 Automation Task
Automation Task
SIMATIC PCS 7 is an open system with standardized interfaces. These interfaces make it possible to access SIMATIC PCS 7 process data from applications. Such customer-specific applications can be created and expanded in the VB programming languages (Visual Basic), VBA (Visual Basic for Applications) or Visual C++. There is often the need to call and evaluate additional process data on the business management level. It is to be added to the existing architecture and installed software basis, such as e.g. MS Office.
Introduction
Description The figure below provides an overview of the automation task.

Figure 1-1
The automation task comprises access from a MS Office application to PCS 7 OS data. PCS 7 OS data is either archived data or data at run time.
2 Automation Solution
Automation Solution
If the task is to record the PCS 7 OS data outside of PCS 7 and if necessary to evaluate it, then PCS 7 offers a manufacturer-independent interface by supporting the OPC specifications.
2.1
Overview of the overall solution

The following figure gives a schematic overview of the most important components of the solution:
Figure 2-1
OPC DA (Data Access) OPC HDA (Historical Data Access) OPC A&E (Alarms & Events)
Schematic layout
OPC-Client
Client System
OpenPCS 7 Station
SIMATIC PCS 7 OS
Server System
S7-400
The server system contains a simulation of process values and messages. Note The figure corresponds to the configuration in the sample project. Further configurations can be found in the SIMATIC process control system PCS 7 OpenPCS 7 function manual in Service&Support.
Topics not covered by this application This application does not contain a description regarding: basic programming with PCS 7 implementation in an existing PCS 7 environment (described in the SIMATIC process control system PCS 7 OpenPCS 7 function manual) changing and expanding the OPC client Excel applications
Required knowledge Basic knowledge and experience when dealing with PCS 7 is assumed. You should furthermore have basic knowledge of network technology and knowledge in the VBA (Visual Basic for Applications) script language.
2.2
Core functionality
The core functionality of this application example is the provision of PCS 7 OS process data (server system) for data access to an OPC client.
Advantages of this solution The solution introduced here offers you the following advantages: use of standardized OPC interfaces for data access simple integration in PCS 7 projects (not part of this description) free arrangement of OPC client Excel applications in the office network the infrastructure, from the terminal bus to the plant bus remains
2.3
Hardware and software components used

The application was generated and tested with the following components:
Hardware components
Table 2-1 System OpenPCS 7 / OPC client OS server Component SIMATIC PCS 7 ES/OS 547B SIMATIC PCS 7 ES/OS 547B Communication Via terminal bus Via terminal bus
Note
If the hardware (Table 2-1) differs, please observe the minimum installation requirements of the software components listed in Table 2-2.
Software components
Table 2-2 System OpenPCS 7 / OPC client OS server Component PCS 7 V7.1 incl. OpenPCS 7 Microsoft Office Excel 2003 PCS 7 V7.1 incl. CFC S7-PLCSIM Part of SIMATIC PCS 7 ES/OS 547B. License is not part of the SIMATIC PCS 7 ES/OS 547B. Note OpenPCS 7 is part of the SIMATIC PCS 7 V7.1 DVD.
Sample files and projects The following list contains all relevant files that are used in this application example.
Table 2-3 System OpenPCS 7 / OPC client OS server Component OPC-DA-HB.xls OPC-HDA-HB.xls OPC-A&E-HB.xls Opce_mp.zip Note OPC client Excel example applications for OPC DA, OPC HDA and OPC A&E data access. PCS 7 sample project
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3 Basics
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3.1
Legend
Basics
Checking the network connection
The description and screen shots below contain the system names used in the test set up. OpenPCS 7 / OPC client = ES21 OS server = ES25
To check the network share execute the following steps. Please note that the Automation Projects release file is only available after the completed installation of the OpenPCS 7 station.
Table 3-1 No. 1.
Instruction Open the Windows explorer on the OS server. In the explorer, enter the target directory, e.g. \\Computer Name\Automation Projects\ or \\IP Address\Automation Projects\.
Comment
2.
3.
In the Automation Projects file you will find the SPOSA.dcf file generated during the installation on ES21and another DCF file which will be created during the configuration of the ES25.
In case of access problems you will find solutions in Figure 3-1. Please note that the names of the stations are for the sample project and may differ from your project names.
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3 Basics
Figure 3-1
Access to \\ES21\Automation Projects\ share file
Was the share file created on ES 21?
Net access successful
No
Check the computer name and if necessary replace the computer name by the IP address of the ES 21. Check the general network setup, e.g. workgroup, subnet, general access to computer, etc.
Yes
Copy and open \\ES21\Automation Projects\ test file in the share file
Write access successful

No
Adjust the write and read rights on the ES21 for the share file
Yes
The share path is working and can be entered for the OpenPCS 7 station in the SPOSA application.
3.2
OpenPCS 7
In-depth information for the realization of access to PCS 7 OS process values and process value archives can be found in chapter 7 of the SIMATIC process control system PCS 7 OpenPCS 7 function manual.
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3 Basics
3.3
VBA
Visual Basic for Application, in short VBA, is a script language used in Microsoft Office programs. With this script language, users can write their own macros (scripts) to automate processes. Data can, for example, be copied from Excel into Word via the push of a button. In addition, other applications can be accessed via a COM interface. Apart from access within the Office package, e.g. from Excel to Word, external applications such as the OpenPCS 7 station can also be accessed. Access to the OpenPCS 7 station is realized in the OPC client Excel applications. Proceed as described in the instruction to look at the sample code (macro).
Table 3-2 No. 1. 2. Instruction Open an OPC client Excel application, e.g. "OPC-DA-HB.xls". In the menu, select Tools > Macro > Visual Basic Editor. Comment
3.
To display the source text click the ThisWorkbook(OPC_DA) Microsoft Excel object in the Visual Basic editor. The source text is displayed in the right window.
Prerequisite To use the OPC clients, the type libraries of the OpenPCS 7 station have to be selected. The type libraries needed are generated during the installation of the OpenPCS 7 station.
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3 Basics
To select the Type Library for each OPC client Excel application, proceed as described in the instruction.
Table 3-3 No. 1. 2. Instruction Open the Visual Basic Editor as described in Table 3-2. Select Tools > References in the menu. Comment
3.
In the References dialog you will see the available type libraries. The Siemens OPC DAAutomation 2.0 library is selected for the OPC DA client.
The following type libraries are needed or selected for the operation of the OPC client Excel applications: Siemens OPC DAAutomation 2.0 for the OPC-DA client Siemens OPC HDAutomation 1.0 for the OPC-HDA client Siemens OPC AlarmEvent Automation 1.0 for the OPC-A&E client
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4 Functional Mechanisms of this Application
Functional Mechanisms of this Application

Figure 4-1
General overview
OPC-Client
IP-Adress: 172.20.1.21
OpenPCS 7 Station
ES21
IP-Adress: 172.20.1.25
SIMATIC PCS 7 ES/OS

ES25
Interface overview The communication path is displayed in Figure 4-2. OPC client and OPC server are running on one system. The OPC client applications access the OPC server of the OpenPCS 7 station. In turn, the OPC servers access the runtime data of the PCS 7 OS via the PCS 7 internal communication interfaces. The communication between the OPC server of the OpenPCS 7 station and the OPC client is realized via the COM interface (COM = Component Object Model) implemented via MS Windows.
Figure 4-2
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4.1
OpenPCS 7 / OPC client

Figure 4-3
The OpenPCS 7 station accesses PCS 7 OS data (WinCC) and provides the received data to OPC clients as OPC server. OPC client Excel application examples were generated according to the following OPC specifications:
OPC DA (Data Access), read and write access to the process values at runtime OPC HDA (Historical Data Access), read access to archived process values of a period defined by the user OPC A&E (Alarms & Events), read access to alarms and events at runtime Further information on OPC DA, OPC HDA and OPC A&E can be found on the manufacturers site http://www.opcfoundation.org.
Note
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4.2
PCS 7 OS
Figure 4-4
The SPOSA application configured in the engineering station contains the path to the OpenPCS 7 station on the ES21 and provides this station all reference information so it can access PCS 7 OS data. When loading the SPOSA application this reference information is created in a DCF file on the ES21. For PCS 7 OS data we distinguish between
Runtime data and Archived data.
When the PCS 7 OS is executed the OpenPCS 7 station can provide the current process data and archived data to an OPC client. The OPC client Excel applications can have read or write access. In addition the process values are saved in the process value archive with the help of the Tag Logging (WinCC archive system). These archived (historical) values can have read access via the OPC client Excel application.
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4.3
Structure of the sample project

The OPCexp_mp sample project consists of: AS Engineering, consisting of hardware configuration, CFC and simulation OS Engineering, consisting of Tag Logging and WinCC Runtime.
4.3.1
AS Engineering
SIMATIC Manager In multi project you will find the hardware components, the NetPro connection configuration and CFC programming. In Figure 4-5 you can see the project structure of the sample project.
Figure 4-5
As AS hardware, the CPU 417-4 is configured with the corresponding CP 443-1 Ethernet.
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NetPro In Figure 4-6 you can see the connection configuration in NetPro.
Figure 4-6
CFC chart In Figure 4-7 you can see a sheet view of the CFC chart which is used to simulate sine and cosine (Sinus and Cosinus) values. To visualize the values the MEAS_MON blocks have been configured. Additionally configured values such as, e.g. R_Count, Val1R1 etc. can be found in the overview of the same CFC chart (DASimulation).
Figure 4-7
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4.3.2
OS Engineering
Tag logging In Figure 4-8 you can see the tag logging of the sample project which can be opened from the WinCC Explorer. All added tags are saved in the process value archive. You can access this data with the help of the OPC HAD client Excel application.
Figure 4-8
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WinCC Runtime In Figure 4-9 you can see the visualization of the sample project in process operation (WinCC Runtime).
Figure 4-9
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5 Installation
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5.1
Installation
Hardware
The figure below shows the hardware setup of the application.
Figure 5-1
OPC-Client
IP-Adresse: 172.20.1.21
OpenPCS 7 Station
ES21
IP-Adresse: 172.20.1.25
SIMATIC PCS 7 ES/OS

ES25
The hardware components of the ES21 and ES25 can be found in chapter 2.3 Hardware and software components used. We recommend to operate both stations in the same subnet and to use identical login names and passwords. The IP addresses and login data indicated in Table 5-1 were used in the sample configuration.
Table 5-1 ES 21 25 Login name Administrator Administrator Password 12345 12345 IP Address 172.20.1.21 172.20.1.25 Subnet 255.255.0.0 255.255.0.0
Note
The setup guidelines for PCS 7 must be followed. Information can be found in the SIMATIC Process Control System PCS 7 Compendium Part A Configuration Guidelines manual. The manual is available as a download via the following link: http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/35016996
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5 Installation
5.2
Software
5.2.1
OpenPCS 7
You can find information regarding the installation of OpenPCS 7 in different configurations in the SIMATIC process control system PCS 7 OpenPCS 7 function manual. Close all opened programs and follow the instruction below.
Table 5-2 No. 1 2 Instruction Start the Setup.exe installation program from the PCS 7 V7.1 Toolset DVD. Select a setup language. All installation steps are displayed in the selected setup language. Comment
Close all opened programs and proceed with the installation.
Read the product notice and click the "Next" button.
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5 Installation
No. 5
Instruction Read the license agreement. By clicking the "Next" button you accept the license agreements.
Comment
6 7 8 9
Select the "Install" setup type and click the "Next" button. Enter the user information and click the "Next" button. Select the package installation and click the "Next" button. Select the "OpenPCS 7" program package and click the "Next" button.
The Update option is available if you have a STEP 7 or PCS 7 installation.
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Check the selected components to be installed and then click the "Next" button. After clicking the Install button the following packages are installed/configured: - OPC Core Components V3.0 - OPC.NET API Redistributables - Automation License Manager V4.0 SP2 - OpenPCS 7 V7.1 - PCS 7 Tools V7.1 - Firewall Configuration
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The recommended settings are displayed in the last installation window in SIMATIC Security Control. You will accept the settings for you system by clicking Apply.
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5 Installation
5.2.2
OPC clients
The OPC client Excel applications are not installed but unpacked. Prerequisite for operating the OPC client Excel applications is the installation of Microsoft Office Excel 2003. Information regarding the installation prerequisites and installation of Microsoft Office Excel 2003 can be found on the manufacturers site and on the installation CD.
Note
5.2.3
SIMATIC PCS 7
The PCS 7 software is already preinstalled on a SIMATIC PCS7 ES/OS 547B. For the simulation of a controller you can reinstall the S7-PLCSIM from PCS 7 installation CD. The S7-PLCSIM license is not part of the PCS7 ES/OS 547B and has to be purchased separately.
ATTENTION
Please observe the notes and information regarding installation and operation in the PC Configuration and Authorization (V7.1) manual. The manual is available as a download via the following link: http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/36191684
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6 Configuration
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6.1
Configuration
OpenPCS 7 / OPC client
To execute the OPC client Excel applications an intermediate to low security level has to be set for the execution of macros. To adjust the security level, proceed according to the instruction.
Security settings in Microsoft Office Excel 2003
Table 6-1 No. 1. 2. Instruction Open an OPC client Excel application. Open Tools > Macro > Security in the menu. Comment
3.
Set the security level to the option medium in the Security dialog field. The medium security level means the following for you: when opening an Excel file with macros you will always be asked whether macros may be executed.
ATTENTION
Please note that when using the Low security level, macros will be executed without asking. Excel files from untrusted sources may contain damaging codes for your PC. When opening an Excel file in the Low security level, damaging codes may be executed and your computer could be damaged.
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6 Configuration
6.2
SIMATIC PCS 7 (with sample project)

The OPCexp_MP sample project contains a minimal configuration to simulate process values.
Project adjustment To adjust the project to your system, follow the instruction below.
Table 6-2 No. 1. 2. Instruction Retrieve the Opce_mp.zip sample project in the SIMATIC manager. Adjust the name of the PC Station (OSServer) in the Object Properties. Comment
3.
Enter the name of your computer and tick Computer name identical to PC station name.
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6 Configuration
No. 4.
Instruction Instructions for adjusting the OS computer name. - Make a right mouse click on the OS and select the Open Object menu. A dialog for the server configuration is opened.
Comment
5.
Continuation of the instruction for adjusting the OS computer name. - Confirm the The configured server is not available... dialog with Yes. Continuation of the instruction for adjusting the OS computer name. -By clicking the Properties menu on the computer with the right mouse button a new window for adjusting the name will open up.
6.
7.
Continuation of the instruction for adjusting the OS computer name. - By enabling Use Local Computer Name the local computer name is read and accepted.
8.
Close the opened OS project.
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No. 9.
Instruction Make a right mouse click on the OS and select the Generate server data menu.
Comment
10.
Assign the OS server data of the OpenPCS 7 station to the OPC server and select the Assign OS server menu by clicking the right mouse button.
11. 12.
Confirm the OS server assignment for OPCServer dialog with OK. Open the object properties of the OPCServer by clicking the right mouse button on the OPCServer and select the Object Properties menu.
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6 Configuration
No. 13.
Instruction Enter the path to the OpenPCS 7 station (ES21) in the Target system tab. Read and write access to the target directory, e.g. \\ES21\Automation Projects\ is recommended. Proceed as described in chapter 3 Network access between ES25 and ES21.
Comment
14.
Select the OPC project in the window on the left, e.g. OPCexp_Prj and select PLC > Compile and Download Objects in the menu.
15.
To compile all objects click the Select All button and tick Compile only.
Start simulation (S7-PLCSIM) To start the simulation, proceed according to the instruction.
Table 6-3 No. 1. Instruction Select Options > Simulate Modules in the menu. The dialog window of S7-PLCSIM is opened. Comment
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6 Configuration
No. 2.
Instruction Select the Open project from a file option in the Open Project dialog.
Comment
3.
Select the plc1.plc file from the <Project path>\OPCe_Prj\plc1.plc path
Activating OS (WinCC Runtime) To activate the OS, proceed according to the instruction.
Table 6-4 No.
Instruction Make a right mouse click on the OS and select the Open Object menu.
Comment
1.
2.
To activate the OS (WinCC Runtime), select File > Activate in the WinCCExplorer menu.
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6 Configuration
6.3
SIMATIC PCS 7 (without sample project)

In the SIMATIC process control system PCS 7 OpenPCS 7 function manual further configuration examples are described, such as e.g.: installation of an OpenPCS 7 station with OS client installation of an OpenPCS 7 station on a OS single station installation of an OpenPCS 7 station on a CAS
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7 Operating the Application
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7.1
Operating the Application

OPC clients
To be able to access OS process data with the OPC client Excel applications, the following prerequisites have to be fulfilled on the OS server. The OPCexp_Prj demo project has been selected PCS 7 OS is activated (Runtime) S7-PLCSIM is running or a controller (S7-400) is available.
7.1.1
OPC DA client
With the OPC DA client Excel application (Figure 7-1) OS variables can be read and written at runtime.
Figure 7-1
Stations in sub net OS variable OPC interfaces Establish co nnecti on Discon nect conn ection Select varia ble a nd ad d to spreads heet Monitori ng vari abl es (onl ine) Simulate var iab len va lues (o nli ne) Remove a ll vari abl es from the spreads heet Server informati on Update rate i n mill iseco nds Time and date of the server Group name
Status
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Reading OS variables The description below describes the procedure for reading OS variables with the help of the OPC DA client.
Table 7-1 No. 1. 2. 3. 4. Instruction Open the "OPC-DA-HB.xls" file. Click the Delete Variables button. Select the computer name of your OpenPCS 7 station in the first drop-down list. Select "PCS7.OPCDAServer.1" in the second drop-down list. Delete Variables deletes the content of the spreadsheet. All computers which are in the same subnet are displayed. Comment
5.
Click the "Connect DA" button. The active connection is displayed in the status bar by Connected.
6.
Click the "Open OPC DA Browser" button. The OPC DA browser dialog field is opened.
7.
In the tree from the left select OPCEXP:: > SIMATIC S7 Protocol Suite > Industrial Ethernet > S7Programm(1) > DASimulation/R_Count. In the list from the right select the DASimulation/R_Count.U variable and add this variable in the Excel spreadsheet by clicking on ADD. Close the OPC DA browser. Click the "Monitoring Variables" button. In the Excel table you will see the value of the "R_Count.U" process variable. This variable is polled cyclically. Each variable added by ADD is in the spreadsheet.
8. 9.
10.
To end the connection, click the Disconnect DA button.
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Figure 7-2
OPC DA Excel application
PCS 7 OS
Monitoring variables
Writing OS variables The description below describes the procedure for writing OS variables with the help of the OPC DA client.
Table 7-2 No. 1. 2. 3. 4. Instruction Open the "OPC-DA-HB.xls" file. Delete the content of the spreadsheet by clicking the Delete Variables button. Select the computer name of the OpenPCS 7 station in the first drop-down list. Select "PCS7.OPCDAServer.1" in the second drop-down list. Delete Variables deletes the content of the spreadsheet. All available computers which are in the same subnet are displayed. Comment
5.
Click the "Connect DA" button. The active connection is displayed in the status bar by Connected.
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No. 6.
Instruction Click the "Open OPC DA Browser" button.
Comment
7.
Select OPCEXP:: > Internal tags> WriteReal in the tree on the left. In the list from the right select the WriteReal variable and add this variable in the Excel spreadsheet by clicking on ADD. Close the OPC DA browser. Enter the value 99 in the Write Value column and confirm this value by clicking the enter button. Click the Monitoring Variables button and afterwards Write Variables. The value 99 is displayed in the PCS 7 OS process screen. To end the connection, click the Disconnect DA button.
8. 9.
10.
11.
You will see the simulated process value in the Excel table Figure 7-3. This value will be displayed in the PCS 7 OS process screen in the output field.
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Figure 7-3
PCS 7 OS
Write variables
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7.1.2
OPC HDA client

With the OPC HDA client Excel application (Figure 7-4) you can read process value variables from the process value archive.
Figure 7-4
Stations in subnet
Aggregate activation Establishing connection Reading values OPC interfaces
Time range Day ahead Day back Time interval Server information
Status
Selecting archive variable
Aggregate
Read values
The instruction below describes the procedure for reading process value variables from the process value archive with the help of the OPC HDA client.
Table 7-3 No. 1. 2. 3. Instruction Open the "OPC-HDA-HB.xls" file. Select the computer name of the OpenPCS 7 station in the first drop-down list. Select "PCS7.OPCHDAServer.1" in the second drop-down list. All computers which are in the same subnet are displayed. Comment
4.
Check the entered time range (e.g. 27-012010 00:00:00 to 27-01-2010 23:59:59).
Time ranges over several days are also possible.
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No. 5.
Instruction Check whether the Read Aggregates option field is enabled.
Comment If the Read Aggregates option field is not enabled, all values valid for the time rage (max. 65535) will be displayed in the spreadsheet. The preset time interval is 60 minutes.
6. 7.
Enter the time range in the "Interval in Minutes" input field. Connect yourself with the PCS 7 OPCHDA server via "Connect". The active connection is displayed in the status bar by Connected. In the list of aggregates select "03 OPCHDA_AVERAGE". In the bottom tree click OPCEXP:: > Archives > SystemArchive > I:OPCEXP::SystemArchive\DASimulati on/R_Count.U.
8.
9.
10.
In the spreadsheet you will see the valid values of the R_Count.U process value variable for the time range at an interval of 60 minutes.
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7.1.3
OPC A&E client Alarms

With the OPC A&E client Excel application (Figure 7-5) OS alarms are displayed at runtime.
Figure 7-5 Alarms
Request server information OPC Alarm Server
Server information
Activate filter from preselection Preselecting filter Delete preselection
Delete filter liste Cycle Active filters Start of recording Recording stop Update data record Delete alarm list Go to first /last line Overwrite list
Status
Spreadsheet alarms
Project structure
Alarms/warnings read
Displaying alarms Once you have opened the "OPC-A&E-HB.xls" OPC client Excel application execute the following steps to output the OS alarms.
Table 7-4 No. 1. 2. 3. 4. Instruction Select the Alarms tab. Click the "GetServer" button. Confirm the "Please Select an OpenPCS 7 Server" message box with "OK". Click the "PCS7.OPCAEServer.1" entry in the "Available A&E Server" list. Select the "OPCEXP_PRJ_OS::" entry in the Projects list. After the confirmation, the available alarm servers will be displayed. In the OPC A&E Server Properties field the information to the selected server is output. Comment
5.
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No. 6.
Instruction To start the recording, click the Subscribe button.
Comment
7.
You will see the alarms in the spreadsheet in chronological sequence from the beginning of the recording.
Using filters Execute the following steps to filter the alarms according to user-specific requirements.
Table 7-5 Filter settings No.
Instruction Click the "Reaktor" entry in the "Areas" list.
Comment
1.
2.
Click the "DASimulation/R_Count" entry in the "Sources" list.
3.
By clicking the "SetFilterSources" button you will accept all the displayed Prepared Source Filter variables in the Active Source Filter.
4.
In the spreadsheet you will see the filtered alarms/warnings of the entered Sources in the Active Source Filter. If you would like to change the filter settings, click the NoFilter button and DeleteSourceList. Adjust the filters according to your requirements and execute the instruction steps 1 to 3 with changed Sources.
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In Figure 7-6 you can see the same alarm in the PCS 7 OS process screen and in the OPC A&E Excel application.
Figure 7-6
PCS 7 OS
Read alarms/warnings
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7.1.4
OPC A&E client Events

With the OPC A&E client Excel application (Figure 7-7 Events) operator messages (events) are displayed at runtime.
Figure 7-7 Events
Start of recording Recording stop
OPC Alarm&Event Server
Overview of event categories
Display event categories
Go to first/ last line Delete event list

Status
Spreadsheet events Server information
Gelesenen Events
Displaying events Once you have opened the "OPC-A&E-HB.xls" OPC client Excel application execute the following steps to output the OS events.
Table 7-6 No. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Instruction Select the Events tab. Click the "Subscribe" button. Confirm the "Please Select an OpenPCS 7 Server" message box with "OK". Click the "PCS7.OPCAEServer.1" entry in the "Available A&E Server" list. In the spreadsheet you will see the events of the PCS 7 OS in process operation which have occurred since the "PCS7.OPCAEServer.1" was selected. By clicking the QueryEventCategory button, you will receive an overview of the event categories. After the confirmation, the available alarm servers will be displayed. In the OPC A&E Server Properties field the information to the selected server is output. Comment
6.
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No. 7.
Instruction The EventCategory of an upcoming event can be found in your spreadsheet by sliding the bottom scroll bar towards the right.
Comment
In Figure 7-8 you can see the events recorded by the Excel table from the PCS 7 OS process operation.
Figure 7-8
PCS 7 OS
Read events
Change values
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8 Reference
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8.1
Reference
Bibliography
This list is by no means complete and only presents a selection of suitable literature.
Table 8-1 Subject /1/ PLC Title Automatisieren mit SPS - Theorie und Praxis Hans Gnter Wellenreuther, Dieter Zastrow Vieweg+Teubner ISBN 3-83480-231-X Automating with STEP7 in STL and SCL Hans Berger Wiley-VCH ISBN 3895782955 Datenkommunikation in der Prozessindustrie. Darstellung und anwendungsorientierte Analyse Udo Enste, Jochen Mller Oldenbourg Industrieverlag ISBN 978-3-8356-3116-8 OPC: Grundlagen, Implementierung und Anwendung Frank Iwanitz / Jrgen Lange Hthig Verlag, Heidelberg ISBN 3-7785-2903-X
/2/
STEP7
/3/
Industrial communication
/4/
OPC
8.2
Internet Link Specifications

This list is by no means complete and only presents a selection of suitable information.
Table 8-2 Subject \1\ \2\ \3\ Reference to the entry Siemens I IA/DT Customer Support SIMATIC Process Control System PCS 7 Compendium Part A Configuration Guidelines SIMATIC Process Control System PCS 7 Compendium Part D Management and Maintenance SIMATIC Process Control System PCS 7 OpenPCS 7 SIMATIC Process Control System PCS 7 Engineering System (V7.1) SIMATIC Process Control System PCS 7 OPC A&E for PCS 7 (V7.1) Title
http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/44444703 http://support.automation.siemens.com http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/35016996
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http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/43410843
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http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/36183293 http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/36050990 http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/36052234
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