Siemens Simatic Field PG User Manual

Preface, Contents

SIMATIC

Field PG

Manual

Important Notes
Getting Familiarized with the

SIMATIC Field PG
Configuring And Operating The

SIMATIC Field PG

SIMATIC Field PG Expansions
Configuring the SIMATIC Field

PG

Error Diagnostics

Hardware Information

Reinstallation of the Software

Appendices

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8

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ESD Guidelines

Technical Specifications

Glossary, Index

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Safety Guidelines

This manual contains notices intended to ensure personal safety, as well as to protect the products and
connected equipment against damage. These notices are highlighted by the symbols shown below and
graded according to severity by the following texts:

Danger

!

indicates that death, severe personal injury or substantial property damage will result if proper precautions
are not taken.

Warning

!

indicates that death, severe personal injury or substantial property damage can result if proper
precautions are not taken.

Caution

!

indicates that minor personal injury can result if proper precautions are not taken.

Caution

indicates that property damage can result if proper precautions are not taken.

Notice

draws your attention to particularly important information on the product, handling the product, or to a
particular part of the documentation.

Qualified Personnel

Repair, maintenance and servicing of device only to be carried out by qualified personnel. Qualified
persons are defined as persons who are authorized to commission, to ground and to tag circuits,
equipment, and systems in accordance with established safety practices and standards.

Correct Usage

Note the following:

Warning

!

Trademarks

The reproduction, transmission or use of this document or its
contents is not permitted without express written authority.
Offenders will be liable for damages. All rights, including rights
created by patent grant or registration of a utility model or
design, are reserved.

Siemens AG
Bereich Automation and Drives
Geschaeftsgebiet Industrial Automation Systems
Postfach 4848, D- 90327 Nuernberg

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This device and its components may only be used for the applications described in the catalog or the
technical description, and only in connection with devices or components from other manufacturers which
have been approved or recommended by Siemens.

This product can only function correctly and safely if it is transported, stored, set up, and installed
correctly, and operated and maintained as recommended.

SIMATIC, SIMATIC HMI and SIMATIC NET are registered trademarks of SIEMENS AG.
Third parties using for their own purposes any other names in this document which refer to trademarks

might infringe upon the rights of the trademark owners.

Disclaim of LiabilityCopyright  Siemens AG 2002 All rights reserved

We have checked the contents of this manual for agreement
with the hardware and software described. Since deviations
cannot be precluded entirely, we cannot guarantee full
agreement. However, the data in this manual are reviewed
regularly and any necessary corrections included in
subsequent editions. Suggestions for improvement are
welcomed.

 Siemens AG 2002
Technical data subject to change.

EWA 4NEB 780 6023-01

Field PG

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Purpose of the Manual

This manual contains all the information you need for commissioning and using the
SIMATIC Field PG programming device.

It is intended both for programming and testing/debugging personnel who
commission the device itself and connect it with other units (automation systems,
further programming devices) as well as for service and maintenance personnel
who install expansions or carry out fault/error analyses.

Where is this Manual Valid?

This manual is valid for all supplied variations of the SIMATIC Field PG and
describes the state of delivery in January 2002.

Certifications, Standards and Approvals

Certifications

The device fulfils the following guidelines and certifications:

• EU guideline 73/23/EEC on low voltages

• EU guideline 89/336/EEC on electromagnetic compatibility

• Underwriters Laboratories (UL) to Standard UL 1950

• Canadian Standard Association (CSA) to Standard C22.2 No. 950

Standards and Approvals

The device fulfils the requirements for the CE approval. Approvals for UL and CSA
are available.

Further information on the approvals, certificates, and licenses for your device is
provided in Chapter 1.

Incorporation into the Communications Environment

This manual forms part of the supplied CD “Backup PG”.
For supplementary instructions on how to handle the software please refer to the

corresponding manuals (for example, the STEP 7 Manual).

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Structure of the Manual

Chapters 1 to 5 of the manual contain the most important instructions for
commissioning and using the Field PG. Chapters 6 to 8 are reference sections
required in special situations.

Important Notes

This chapter contains information on security, certificates, guidelines and
approbations.

Familiarizing Yourself

Before you initially start using the Field PG, you should inform yourself about its
components and their functions in Chapter 2.

Configuration and Operation

Before you start to use your programming device, you should read about the
components and functions of the SIMATIC Field PG in Chapter
LEERER MERKER.

Installation

Chapter LEERER MERKER describes the basic steps necessary for
commissioning the Field PG. This chapter also contains instructions for working
with submodules and memory cards for programmable logic controllers and
additional interfaces.

Expansion

Chapter 4 describes how to expand your SIMATIC Field PG (for example,
installation of memory expansions). Please observe the safety instructions in this
section.

Configuration

Modifications made to the system hardware may make it necessary for you to
adapt the original hardware configuration. This is described in Chapter 5.

Error/fault diagnostics

Chapter 6 explains how to deal with simple faults and problems that you can
diagnose and, in some cases, eliminate yourself.

Reference data

Chapter 7 contains information about hardware addresses, interrupt assignments,
and connecting cables.

Reinstalling the Software

If it does happen that you need to reinstall the software you can find the
procedures in Chapter 8.

ESD guidelines

The guidelines on the handling of electrostatic-sensitive devices are particularly
important for service and maintenance technicians who are installing expansion
units or carrying out error analysis with the SIMATIC Field PG.

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Glossary

The glossary defines and explains important terms.

Alphabetical index

The alphabetical index will help you to find passages in the text relating to
important terms and keywords quickly and reliably.

Conventions

The abbreviation PG oder device is also used within this manual for the product
designation SIMATIC Field PG.

Further Support

If you have questions related to the use of the products which are not answered in
this manual, please consult your Siemens representative in your local agency. You
will also find your representatives for repairs and spare parts at

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http://www.ad.siemens.de/partner

Trainingscenter

Siemens offers a number of training courses to familiarize you with the SIMATIC
S7 automation system. Please contact your regional training center or our central
training center in D 90327 Nuremberg, Germany for details.

Telephone: [phone]

http://www.sitrain.com/

SIMATIC Documentation on the Internet

You will find the documentation on the internet at:

http://www.ad.siemens.de/support

Use the Knowledge Manager to find the documentation you need quickly. If you
have any questions or suggestions concerning the documentation you can use the
”Documentation” conference in the internet forum.

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Automation an Drives, Service & Support

Available worldwide, around the clock:

Nuremberg

Johnson City

SIMATIC Basic Hotline

Singapore

Worldwide (Nuremberg)
T echnical Support

(Free Contact)

Local time: Mo.–Fr. 7:00 to 17:00
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: techsupport@

ad.siemens.de

GMT: +1:00

Europe / Africa (Nuremberg)
Authorization

Local time: Mo.–Fr. 7:00 to 17:00
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: authorization@

nbgm.siemens.de

GMT: +1:00

German and English are spoken on all the SIMATIC hotlines, French, Italian and Spanish are also spoken on the
authorization hotline.

Worldwide (Nuremberg)
T echnical Support

(charged, only with
SIMATIC Card)

Local time: Mo.–Fr. 0:00 to 24:00
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

GMT: +01:00

America (Johnson City)
T echnical Support and

Authorization

Local time: Mo.–Fr. 8:00 to 19:00
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: simatic.hotline@

sea.siemens.com

GMT: –5:00

Asia / Australia (Singapore)
T echnical Support and

Authorization

Local time: Mo.–Fr. 8:30 to 17:30
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: simatic.hotline@

sae.siemens.com.sg

GMT: +8:00

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Service & Support on the Internet

In addition to our documentation, we offer our Know-how online on the internet at:

http://www.ad.siemens.de/support

where you will find the following:

• Current Product Information leaflets, FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions),
Downloads, Tips and Tricks.

• A newsletter giving you the most up-to-date information on our products.

• The Knowledge Manager helps you find the documents you need.

• Users and specialists from all over the world share information in the forum.

• Your local customer service representative for Automation & Drives in our

customer service representative data bank.

• Information on field service, repairs, spare parts and more under ”Services”.

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Preface iii. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1 Important Notes 1-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1.1 Safety Instructions 1-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1.2 Certificates, Directives and Declarations 1-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1.3 Certification for the USA, Canada and Australia 1-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1.4 Cleaning and Transporting the Field PG 1-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2 Getting Familiarized with the SIMATIC Field PG 2-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2.1 Components of the SIMATIC Field PG 2-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2.2 Keyboard 2-9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2.3 Touchpad 2-13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2.4 LED displays 2-14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2.5 On/Off Pushbutton (Power Button) 2-15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2.6 Drives 2-17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2.6.1 Floppy Disk Drive 2-17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2.6.2 Hard Disk Drive 2-19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2.6.3 Optical Drive 2-19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2.7 External Power Unit and Battery 2-21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3 Configuring And Operating The SIMATIC Field PG 3-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3.1 Unpacking and Setting Up the SIMATIC Field PG 3-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3.2 Connecting to the Power Supply 3-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3.3 Battery Operation 3-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3.4 Commissioning 3-8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3.4.1 Cold Start of the SIMATIC Field PG 3-8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3.4.2 Restart of the SIMATIC Field PG 3-10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3.5 Panel “Field PG” 3-11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3.6 Connecting Peripheral Devices 3-12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3.7 Working with SIMATIC S5 Memory Submodules 3-15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3.8 Working with SIMATIC Memory Cards 3-16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3.9 Working with Micro Memory Cards 3-17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3.10 Working with PC Cards 3-18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3.11 Connecting the Field PG to a SIMATIC S5 Network 3-19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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3.12 Connecting the Field PG to a SIMATIC S7 Network (MPI/DP) 3-20. . . . . . . . .

3.13 Networking the Field PG with Other Stations on PROFIBUS 3-22. . . . . . . . . .

3.14 Ethernet (RJ45 Ethernet Interface) 3-22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4 SIMATIC Field PG Expansions 4-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4.1 Installing Memory Expansion Submodules 4-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4.2 Processor Upgrade 4-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4.3 Replacing Backup Battery 4-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5 Configuring the SIMATIC Field PG 5-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5.1 Changing the Device Configuration with SETUP 5-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5.2 The Main Menu 5-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5.3 The Advanced Menu 5-14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5.4 The Security Menu 5-16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5.5 The Power Menu 5-17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5.6 The Boot Menu 5-19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5.7 The Version Menu 5-21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5.8 The Exit Menu 5-22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6 Error Diagnostics 6-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

7 Hardware Information 7-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

7.1 System Resources 7-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

7.2 Interface Pinout 7-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

7.3 Patch Cords 7-10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

8 Reinstallation of the Software 8-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

8.1 Cause / Remedy 8-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

8.2 Restoring the Hard Disk (Data Deleted) 8-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

8.2.1 Creating Partitions under Windows Me 8-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

8.2.2 Creating Partitions under Windows 2000 8-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

8.2.3 Creating Partitions under Windows NT 8-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

8.3 Installing the Operating System Windows Me 8-7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

8.3.1 Installing Drivers under Windows Me 8-8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

8.4 Installing Drivers and Software 8-8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

8.5 Installing the Operating System Windows 2000 8-9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

8.5.1 Installing Drivers under Windows 2000 8-11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

8.6 Installing the Operating System Windows NT 8-12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

8.7 Installing the SIMATIC Software 8-14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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A Guidelines for Handling Electrostatically-Sensitive Devices (ESD) A-1. . . . . . . . .

A.1 What is ESD? A-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

A.2 Electrostatic Charging of Persons A-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

A.3 General Protective Measures Against Electrostatic

Discharge Damage A-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

B Technical Specifications B-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Glossary Glossary-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Index Index-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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1.1 Safety Instructions

Caution

!

Notes on Inserting and Removing Modules

The safety instructions given on the backside of the title page of this manual must
be observed. Before adding to the Field PG’s functionality by expanding the
hardware configuration (see Chapter 4) observe the relevant safety instructions.

Modules containing electrostatically sensitive devices (ESDs) can be identified by
the following label:

1

Please observe and carefully follow the guidelines mentioned below when handling
modules equipped with electrostatically sensitive devices:

• Always discharge your body’s static electricity before handling modules
equipped with ESDs (for example by touching a grounded object).

• Devices and tools must be free of static electricity.

• Always pull the power plug and disconnect the battery before connecting or

disconnecting modules (containing ESDs).

• Touch modules fitted with ESDs by their edges only.

• Never touch wiring posts or printed conductors on modules (containg ESDs).

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1.2 Certificates, Directives and Declarations

Notes on the CE Symbol

The following applies to the SIMATIC product described in this operating
instruction:

EMC Directive

This product fulfils the requirements for the EC directive 89/336/EEC on
“electromagnetic compatibility” and the following fields of application apply
according to this CE symbol:

Field of Application Requirement for

Emitted Interference Noise Immunity

Residential and commercial areas and
small businesses.

Industry EN 50081-2: 1993 EN 50082-2: 1995

EN 50081-1: 1992 EN 50082-1: 1992

The product is also compliant with the Standards EN 61000-3-2:1995 (Harmonic
currents) and EN 61000-3-3:1995 (Voltage fluctuation and flicker).

Low Voltage Directive

This product fulfils the requirements for the EC directive 73/23/EEC on
“low voltage” and was tested to EN60950.

Declaration of Conformity

The EC declarations of conformity and the documentation relating to this are
available to the authorities concerned, according to the above EC directive, from:

Siemens AG
Bereich Automation and Drives
A&D AS RD4
Postfach 1963
D-92209 Amberg
Tel.: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

Observing the Setup Guidelines

1-2

The setup guidelines and notes on safety given in the manual must be observed
on startup and during operation.

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Connecting peripheral devices

Noise immunity when connected to industrial standard peripheral devices conforms
with the requirements of EN 500082-2.

ISO 9001 Certificate

The quality assurance system for the whole product process (development,
production, and marketing) fulfills the requirements of ISO 9001 (corresponds to
EN29001: 1987).

This has been certified by the German society for the certification of quality
management systems (DQS).

EQ-Net certificate no.: 1323-01

Software License Agreement

The PG is shipped with the software already installed. Please observe the relevant
license agreements.

Important Notes

1.3 Certification for the USA, Canada and Australia

Security

One of the following markings on a device is indicative of the corresponding
approval:

Underwriters Laboratories (UL) to the UL 1950 standard.

Canadian Standard Association (CSA) to Standard C22.2. No. 950

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EMC

USA

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a
commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a
residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be
required to correct the interference at his own expense.

Shielded cables must be used with this equipment to maintain compliance with
FCC regulations.

Federal Communications Commission

Radio Frequency Interference Statement

Shielded Cables

Canada

Australia

Modifications

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Conditions of Operations

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.

Canadian Notice

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Avis Canadien

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

1-4

This product meets the requirements of the AS/NZS 3548 Standard.

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1.4 Cleaning and Transporting the Field PG

Cleaning

To prolong the lifetime of your Field PG and use it free of trouble, do not expose it
without cause to dust nor use aggressive cleaning agents to clean it.

• You can clean the display and the keyboard with customary screen cleaning
tissues.

• The other case parts can be cleaned with a common household detergent.

Caution

Never spray cleaning liquids directly onto the device and prevent ingress of liquid.

Important Notes

Transportation

Despite of the rugged structure of the Field PG, its installed components are
sensitive against severe vibration and impact. You can contribute to trouble-free
operation by taking a few precautions for the transportation.

• Ensure that the computer does not access anymore drives before you prepare

• Remove all floppy disks or CD-ROMs from the respective drive.

• Switch off the PG (refer to Chapter 2.5).

• Disconnect all external devices from your PG.

• Close the display and the interface covers on the rear side of the device.

• Use the handle and for short transports.

• Pack the Field PG and all accessories into the supplied rucksack case if you

You should use the original package for the shipment of the programming device.

it for transportation.

are going to transport it over greater distances.

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What do you find in this Chapter?

This chapter briefly presents the most important components of the SIMATIC Field
PG. Get familiarized with these elements before you start to commission the PG.

Chapter Overview

Section Description Page

2.1 Components of the SIMATIC Field PG 2-2

2.2 Keyboard 2-9

2.3 Touchpad 2-13

2.4 LED displays 2-14

2.5 On/Off Pushbutton (Power Button) 2-15

2.6 Drives 2-17

2.7 External Power Supply and Battery 2-21

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2.1 Components of the SIMATIC Field PG

View with closed display

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1 SystemLEDs

The system LEDs (battery status , device

2

On

, drives , MPI/DP

MPI/DP

and Memory Card ) indicate the status of the battery, unit, drives, MPI/DP and
Memory Card interface.

These LEDs are also visible when the display is closed. The drive access displays
are arranged on the right hand side of the corresponding drives.
For detailed information on these LED displays refer to Chapter 2.4 of the
electronic manual.

2 KeyboardLEDs

The keyboard LEDs display the current status of the shift keys Num Lock
Caps Lock

A

and Scroll Lock



. When the unit is booting, the displays of

1

,

these keys flicker briefly. The keyboard is ready for operation.

3 Device Handle

Folding handle for transporting the device.

Caution

!

Always stand the PG on its base. If you place it down on the interface side there is
a risk that it will fall over and that sensitive components of the unit get damaged.

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1 Display

The Field PG’S 14.1” TFT display has a resolution of 1024 x 768 pixels with up to
256k colors.

2 Stereo Loudspeaker

The speaker outputs audio and system alarm signals generated by the software.
The loudness is adjusted via speaker icon in the task bar or in the Windows Start
menu via Programs > Accessories > Multimedia > Loudness.

3 Keyboard

The keyboard is split into three key areas: the alphanumerical keyboard with
special keys, the function keys and the control keys.

4 Mouse buttons

You can use the left or right mouse button to select menu items or process text or
graphic objects after having marked the respective object.

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5 Touchpad

The Touchpad has a pressure sensitive surface for precise mouse pointer
positioning.

6 On/Offbutton (Power Button)

Use the On/Off pushbutton to switch on the Field PG (into active state) or to switch
it from active to inactive state (Off, Standby or Hibernate). The Power Button can
be parameterized in Windows. The Windows NT versions do not support this
power management.

7 Display interlock

The display unit is connected to the base unit with two locks. The slide interlock is
mounted at the side of the display unit.

Rear view

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1 USB.

Universal Serial Bus connector. You can use the USB port to connect external
devices, for example, CD drives, printers, modems as well as a mouse and
keyboard. The Windows NT versions only support mouse and keyboard.

2 COM1 V.24 /MODEM

/AG

The COM1(TTY) interface is used to connect, for example, S5 programmable
controllers (PLC). The supplied adapter ”Serial Port Adaptors D9/D25” can be used
to convert the interface into a 9-pole standard V.24 interface for connecting serial
interface devices, for example, modems, mice or printers.

3 Ethernet

RJ45 Ethernet connector. Ethernet is a local area network with a bus structure for
data communication with a data transfer rate of 10/100 Mbit per second (Mbps).

4 MPI/DP Multipoint Interface

The MPI/DP interface is isolated from line potential. You can use it to connect the
SIMATIC Field PG to an S7 automation system or to a PROFIBUS network.

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5 Air venting slots

Here is the ventiduct.

Caution

!

The ventiducts for incoming and outgoing air must not be obstructed. Otherwise,
there is a risk of overheating.

6 VGA

Here you can connect an appropriate external monitor.

Caution

Make sure the monitor can handle the resolution and refresh rate settings. Other­wise, it can result in damage.

7 USB

Second USB port.

8 DCIn 17.5 V

Socket for the DC output plug of the power supply that is included in your
consignment.

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View of the right side

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1 Optical drive

632

Depending on the device configuration, it can come with a CD-ROM, a DVD-ROM
or a DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive. For example, you can read the electronic manual of
the supplied ”Backup PG” CD with this drive.

2 Floppy disk drive

Depending on the device configuration, a standard floppy disk drive (1,44 MB), a
Superdisk LS120 or a Superdisk LS240 drive is built in. 3.5” diskettes (of 1.44 MB)
and Superdisks (up to 120 MB) can be used with the LS120 drive. For LS240,
additional Superdisks up to 240 Mbyte are required.

3 Headphones

You can connect an external stereo headphone or another audio output device to
this headphone jack. The internal speaker is automatically disabled when a
headphone is connected.

4 Microphone

You can connect an external microphone or another audio output device to this
microphone jack.

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5 PCCard slot

The PC-Card slot accepts Cardbus (32 Bit) and PCMCIA (16 bit) cards. You can
plug in credit card-size communication modules for MODEM, FAX-MODEM, ISDN,
Token Ring, ETHERNET, memory expansions and SCSI interfaces. CardBus
Cards are not supported by Windows NT.

6 Air venting slots

Here is the ventiduct.

Caution

!

The ventiducts for incoming and outgoing air must not be obstructed. Otherwise,
there is a risk of overheating.

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1 Opening for the Kensington lock

Opening for the connection of a security cable. You can protect your PG against
theft by locking the cable to a writing desk or any other heavy appliance.

2 Air venting slots

Here is the ventiduct.

Caution

!

The ventiducts for incoming and outgoing air must not be obstructed. Otherwise,
there is a risk of overheating.

3 Memory Card interface

Interface for reading, programming or deleting SIMATIC Memory Cards for
SIMATIC S5 and SIMATIC S7. You can also use the supplied S5 adapter to
program or read SIMATIC S5 EPROM submodules.

4 Micro Memory Card interface

This interface can be used to read, program or delete Micro Memory Cards.

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Bottom view

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1 Rechargeable battery

3

The supplied rechargeable battery is installed behind a cover. The rechargeable
battery (Lithium-Ion) makes the device portable, independent of an external power
supply. The battery pack also prevents data loss in case of power failure. See also
section 3.3.

2 Memory expansion

You can install memory submodules in these slots to increase main memory.
Maximum memory expansion: 2 x 256 Mbytes. Remove the cover to access the
memory submodules. See also section 4.1.

3 Rating plate and Certificate of Authenticity

The rating plate and “Certificate of Authenticity” with the Microsoft Windows
“Product Key”. You need this to install new software.

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2.2 Keyboard

Keyboard Layout

The keyboard is split into the following areas:

• Alphanumeric or typewriter keyboard with special keys

• Function keys

• Cursor control keys.

Repeat Function

All the keys on the keyboard are of the autorepeat type. The character is repeated
as long as the key is pressed.

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The keyboard comes with international and German labeling.

International

Shift

Unshift

Fig. 2-1 The Keyboard Labeling System

Alphanumeric Keyboard

The largest block of keys on the keyboard is the alphanumeric keyboard with all
the keys for the letters of the alphabet, numerals and special characters. The
characters are arranged in basically the same way as on a normal typewriter.
However, there are a number of special keys which have special functions for the
SIMATIC Field PG.

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\

ß

National

Together with
ALT

GR key

U

4

Together with the Fn key:
with Num Lock: 4
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Special Keys

The special keys in the alphanumeric keyboard have the following functions:

Key Function

Backspace key

This key moves the cursor one space to the left and deletes the character at
this position.

Enter Key

(Return, Enter, Line Feed (“New Line”)

Enter

The return or enter key is used mainly to terminate a command line in the
operating system; that is, the command you have entered is executed when
you press this key. For other uses of this key, please refer to the user ma­nual of the relevant user program.

Caps

Lock

Fn

Num

Scroll

CAPS LOCK Key

If you press this key, the middle LED at the top right-hand corner of your
keyboard lights up. All upper case characters and other characters are out­put normally. If you want to type lower case letters in this position, you must
first press the shift key.

If you are using an international keyboard, you cancel this function by pres­sing the CAPS LOCK key again. The LED then goes out.

If you have a German keyboard, you must press the shift $ key to cancel
this function.

NUM Key

With these keys Fn+ ^ NUM , the emulated numeric block is switched from
the alphanumeric keyboard to numeric keys. The LED display lights up.
Press this key again to return to cursor control.

Scroll-Lock-Taste

Monitor scrolling is either enabled or disabled with this key.

Tab Key

This moves the cursor depending on the selected tabulator positions.

“Fn” Special Key (combination key)
In conjunction with a second key (key combination), you activate other key

codes for special applications with this key. This key is also used to emulate
the numeric keypad (Figure 2-3 Numeric Keypad).

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Ctrl

CTRL Key (combination key)
This key is only used in combination with other keys. For example, you

press CTRL + ALT + Delete to reset and restart the operating system. For
other uses of this key, please refer to the user manual of the relevant user
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Key Function

ALT Key (combination key)

Alt

Alt Gr

This key is only used in combination with other keys. For example, you can
enter the hexadecimal value of an ASCII character using this key and the
numeric keypad for example, F

ALT

Key (combination key)

Gr

+ ALT + 132 corresponds to “ä .

n

You can use this key together with the other combination keys to generate
other key codes. For example, you can generate the “\” character on the
German keyboard by typing ALT

Gr

+ ß.

Cursor Keys

The key block shown in the picture below is used for cursor control. Home and End
are operated in combination with the Fn key.

Print

SysRq

Pause

Break

PRINT (combination key)
Using the Print key, you can output the current screen display to a printer

(depending on the software used).

PAUSE (combination key)
The Pause key interrupts program execution in the majority of applications.

Cursor up

PgUp

Home

PgDn

End

Page back

Move cursor to beginning of file

Page forward

Move cursor to end of file

Cursor left

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Cursor down

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Numeric Keypad with Fn Key

By pressing Fn and one of these keys, the numbers and characters can be used
provided Num Lock is switched on.

Fig. 2-3 Numeric Keypad

Function Keys

A row with twelve programmable Function Keys is located above the alphanumeric
keyboard. The individual function of these keys depends on the software you are
working with.

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