Siemens SIMOTION SCOUT Configuration Manual

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SIMOTION

Motion Control SIMOTION SCOUT

Valid as of Version 4.5

Preface

Fundamental safety instructions

Configuration Manual

Introduction

Installation

User interface

Configuring/parameterizing

Target system

Upgrading and project updates

Diagnostics

Service with SIMOTON SCOUT

11/2016

Siemens SIMOTION Diagnostics

Configuring a further connection (such as HMI)

Product combinations

Technical specifications

Appendix

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1 Preface.........................................................................................................................................................9

1.1 Validity......................................................................................................................................9

1.2 Sections in this manual............................................................................................................9

1.3 SIMOTION Documentation....................................................................................................10

1.4 Hotline and Internet addresses..............................................................................................10

2 Fundamental safety instructions.................................................................................................................13

2.1 General safety instructions.....................................................................................................13

2.2 Industrial security...................................................................................................................14

2.3 Danger to life due to software manipulation when using removable storage media..............15

3 Introduction.................................................................................................................................................17

3.1 Content of the configuring manual.........................................................................................17

3.2 SIMOTION SCOUT engineering system................................................................................17

3.3 SIMOTION hardware platforms..............................................................................................18

3.4 Programming languages........................................................................................................19

3.4.1 Programming languages in SIMOTION SCOUT....................................................................19

3.4.2 Motion Control Chart (MCC)..................................................................................................21

3.4.3 Ladder Logic / Function Block Diagram (LAD/FBD)...............................................................22

3.4.4 Structured Text (ST)...............................................................................................................23

3.5 CamEdit cam editor................................................................................................................24

3.6 CamTool options package.....................................................................................................24

3.7 Technology packages and technology objects......................................................................25

3.8 CLib Studio option package...................................................................................................26

4 Installation..................................................................................................................................................27

4.1 SCOUT and SCOUT Standalone system requirements........................................................27

4.2 Installing SIMOTION SCOUT.................................................................................................27

4.2.1 Installing SIMOTION SCOUT.................................................................................................27

4.2.2 Installing SIMOTION SCOUT Standalone.............................................................................28

4.2.3 SINAMICS Support Package (SSP).......................................................................................29

4.3 Uninstalling SIMOTION SCOUT ...........................................................................................29

4.4 Licenses.................................................................................................................................30

4.4.1 To install the authorization.....................................................................................................30

4.4.2 Saving and moving the license key........................................................................................31

5 User interface.............................................................................................................................................33

5.1 SIMOTION SCOUT - workbench...........................................................................................33

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5.2 SIMOTION SCOUT - working area........................................................................................35

5.3 SIMOTION SCOUT project navigator ...................................................................................36

5.3.1 Using the project navigator....................................................................................................36

5.3.2 Creating elements..................................................................................................................37

5.3.3 Inserting a folder....................................................................................................................39

5.3.4 Changing properties of the elements.....................................................................................40

5.3.5 Wizards for configuration support..........................................................................................41

5.4 SIMOTION SCOUT - menus..................................................................................................41

5.5 SIMOTION SCOUT - menu items..........................................................................................44

5.6 SIMOTION SCOUT - keyboard operation and shortcuts.......................................................49

5.7 SIMOTION SCOUT - using the context menus......................................................................50

5.8 SIMOTION SCOUT - detailed view........................................................................................51

5.8.1 Using the detail view..............................................................................................................51

5.8.2 Using the symbol browser......................................................................................................51

5.8.3 Address list.............................................................................................................................52

5.8.4 Watch table............................................................................................................................52

5.8.5 Working with lists...................................................................................................................54

5.9 SIMOTION SCOUT - language settings................................................................................54

5.10 SIMOTION SCOUT - using help............................................................................................54

5.10.1 SIMOTION SCOUT Online Help............................................................................................54

5.10.2 Searching in the online help...................................................................................................60

5.10.3 Getting Started with SIMOTION SCOUT...............................................................................61

5.10.4 Error remedy..........................................................................................................................62

5.11 Adding add-ons to the workbench..........................................................................................63

6 Configuring/parameterizing........................................................................................................................65

6.1 Configuration overview...........................................................................................................65

6.2 SIMOTION SCOUT - basic settings.......................................................................................65

6.3 Managing projects..................................................................................................................66

6.3.1 SIMOTION SCOUT project....................................................................................................66

6.3.2 Creating a new project...........................................................................................................67

6.3.3 Open project...........................................................................................................................70

6.3.4 Saving and compiling.............................................................................................................71

6.3.5 Performing a consistency check............................................................................................72

6.3.6 Archiving and backing up projects on memory cards.............................................................72

6.3.7 Exporting and importing a project in XML format...................................................................73

6.3.8 Searching in the project.........................................................................................................74

6.3.9 Replacing in the project..........................................................................................................76

6.3.10 Printing projects.....................................................................................................................76

6.4 Configuring devices................................................................................................................77

6.4.1 Adding a SIMOTION device...................................................................................................77

6.4.1.1 Starting HW Config................................................................................................................78

6.4.1.2 The HW Config program........................................................................................................79

6.4.1.3 HW Config: Opening the hardware catalog............................................................................79

6.4.1.4 SIMOTION devices in the hardware catalog..........................................................................80

6.4.2 Selecting technology packages..............................................................................................80

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6.4.3 Connecting to the target system............................................................................................82

6.4.3.1 Installing the interface card....................................................................................................82

6.4.3.2 Set PG/PC interface...............................................................................................................84

6.4.3.3 Specifying the access point....................................................................................................85

6.4.3.4 Communication via PROFIBUS DP.......................................................................................86

6.4.3.5 Ethernet communication........................................................................................................87

6.4.3.6 Communication via PROFINET.............................................................................................87

6.4.4 Inserting a drive......................................................................................................................88

6.4.4.1 Drives with SIMOTION...........................................................................................................88

6.4.4.2 Inserting a SINAMICS drive on PROFIBUS DP.....................................................................89

6.4.4.3 Inserting a SINAMICS drive on PROFINET IO......................................................................90

6.4.4.4 Commissioning the drives......................................................................................................91

6.4.4.5 SINAMICS S120 on SIMOTION.............................................................................................92

6.4.4.6 Configuring the infeed............................................................................................................94

6.4.4.7 Testing the drive with the drive control panel.........................................................................96

6.5 Creating and testing an axis.................................................................................................100

6.5.1 TO axis technology object....................................................................................................100

6.5.2 Configuring Axes..................................................................................................................102

6.5.3 Testing the axis with the axis control panel..........................................................................106

6.6 Programming the SIMOTION application.............................................................................110

6.6.1 Using tags............................................................................................................................110

6.6.2 Using MCC...........................................................................................................................113

6.6.2.1 Overview..............................................................................................................................113

6.6.2.2 Creating the MCC unit..........................................................................................................114

6.6.2.3 Creating an MCC chart........................................................................................................115

6.6.2.4 Using MCC command blocks...............................................................................................117

6.6.2.5 Backing up the MCC program..............................................................................................119

6.6.3 Using LAD/FBD....................................................................................................................120

6.6.3.1 Overview..............................................................................................................................120

6.6.3.2 Create LAD/FBD unit...........................................................................................................121

6.6.3.3 Create LAD/FBD program....................................................................................................122

6.6.3.4 Using the LAD/FBD toolbar..................................................................................................124

6.6.3.5 Backing up the LAD/FBD program.......................................................................................125

6.6.4 Using ST..............................................................................................................................125

6.6.4.1 Overview..............................................................................................................................125

6.6.4.2 Creating an ST source.........................................................................................................126

6.6.4.3 Backing up the ST program ................................................................................................127

6.6.4.4 Executing the ST program...................................................................................................128

6.7 Configure execution system.................................................................................................128

6.8 Project generator..................................................................................................................131

6.8.1 Overview..............................................................................................................................131

6.8.2 Integrating the ProjectGenerator..........................................................................................132

6.9 Configuring multilingual messages......................................................................................132

6.10 Know-how Protection...........................................................................................................133

6.11 Saving and restoring variables from the device...................................................................134

6.12 Online multiuser mode.........................................................................................................137

6.12.1 Overview..............................................................................................................................137

6.12.2 Working in online multiuser mode........................................................................................139

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6.13 Licensing runtime.................................................................................................................140

6.13.1 Licensing of the runtime components..................................................................................140

6.13.1.1 Overview for the licensing....................................................................................................140

6.13.1.2 Licenses and license key ....................................................................................................140

6.13.1.3 Determining licensing requirements.....................................................................................141

6.13.1.4 Displaying existing licenses of the SIMOTION device.........................................................142

6.13.1.5 Performing the licensing.......................................................................................................143

6.13.2 Changing the license key.....................................................................................................144

6.13.3 License key is protected from being deleted (as from Kernel V4.1).....................................144

6.13.4 Licensing during hardware replacement..............................................................................144

6.13.5 Underlicensing.....................................................................................................................144

6.14 Writing the boot sector.........................................................................................................145

7 Target system...........................................................................................................................................147

7.1 Overview..............................................................................................................................147

7.2 Going online/offline with SIMOTION SCOUT ......................................................................148

7.2.1 Online access points............................................................................................................148

7.2.2 Available nodes....................................................................................................................149

7.2.3 Setting the access point on the PG/PC................................................................................151

7.2.4 Select target devices............................................................................................................152

7.3 Controlling the operating mode with SIMOTION SCOUT....................................................154

7.4 Overall reset.........................................................................................................................160

7.5 Setting the time of day.........................................................................................................161

7.6 Loading data to the target system........................................................................................161

7.7 Archive project data to memory card...................................................................................162

7.8 Loading to the file system....................................................................................................162

8 Upgrading and project updates................................................................................................................163

8.1 General information..............................................................................................................163

8.2 Upgrading and changing platforms for a SIMOTION device................................................163

8.2.1 Changing a SIMOTION device and subsequent TP upgrade (within a platform).................163

8.2.2 Changing the SIMOTION platform.......................................................................................165

8.2.3 Upgrading technology packages.........................................................................................166

8.3 Upgrading devices and project updates using the device update tool ................................168

9 Diagnostics...............................................................................................................................................173

9.1 Overview of the possible diagnostic functions.....................................................................173

9.2 Using the diagnostics overview............................................................................................174

9.3 Device diagnostics...............................................................................................................174

9.3.1 Device diagnostics...............................................................................................................174

9.3.2 Device diagnostics: General................................................................................................175

9.3.3 Device diagnostics: Diagnostics buffer................................................................................176

9.3.4 Device diagnostics: Task Manager......................................................................................177

9.3.5 Device diagnostics: Checking memory utilization................................................................180

9.3.6 Device diagnostics: Checking the system utilization............................................................181

9.3.7 Device diagnostics: User log file..........................................................................................182

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9.3.8 Device diagnostics: Syslog file.............................................................................................183

9.3.9 Device diagnostics: Version overview..................................................................................183

9.3.10 Device diagnostics: Alarms..................................................................................................184

9.4 Diagnostic functions in the address list................................................................................185

9.5 Interconnection overview.....................................................................................................186

9.6 Service Overview.................................................................................................................187

9.7 Trace and measuring functions............................................................................................188

9.7.1 Trace, measuring function, and automatic controller setting................................................188

9.7.2 Task Trace...........................................................................................................................189

9.7.3 Technology object trace.......................................................................................................190

9.8 Accessible nodes.................................................................................................................192

9.9 Program testing and debugging...........................................................................................193

9.10 Project comparison..............................................................................................................193

9.11 Project overview...................................................................................................................196

9.12 Services and diagnostics without an Engineering System...................................................196

10 Service with SIMOTON SCOUT...............................................................................................................197

10.1 Selecting the right project with SCOUT................................................................................197

10.2 Project was created in Version V4.1 / V4.2 / V4.3 / V4.4.....................................................199

10.3 Project V4.1 / V4.2 / V4.3 / V4.4 has been edited with SCOUT V4.5..................................200

10.4 Introduction of versioning with standard library and software components..........................201

11 Siemens SIMOTION Diagnostics.............................................................................................................203

12 Configuring a further connection (such as HMI).......................................................................................205

12.1 Rules for arranging modules in the HW Config....................................................................205

12.2 Routing.................................................................................................................................206

12.3 HMI (Human Machine Interface) connection........................................................................206

12.4 Higher-level automation systems.........................................................................................208

12.5 TCP ports for access to SIMOTION/SINAMICS..................................................................208

13 Product combinations...............................................................................................................................211

13.1 Compatibility.........................................................................................................................211

13.1.1 General compatibility............................................................................................................211

13.1.2 Software compatibility..........................................................................................................211

13.2 Memory media of the SIMOTION devices...........................................................................212

13.3 STEP 7.................................................................................................................................213

13.3.1 SIMATIC Manager...............................................................................................................213

13.3.2 SIMATIC Logon....................................................................................................................213

13.3.3 SIMATIC Version Trail.........................................................................................................217

13.4 NetPro..................................................................................................................................218

13.5 HMI.......................................................................................................................................219

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13.6 Drive ES...............................................................................................................................220

13.7 Commissioning drives (STARTER)......................................................................................221

13.8 CamTool...............................................................................................................................222

13.9 DCC programming system...................................................................................................222

14 Technical specifications............................................................................................................................225

14.1 Quantity framework..............................................................................................................225

14.2 Memory requirement............................................................................................................225

A Appendix...................................................................................................................................................227

A.1 Scripts for SIMOTION..........................................................................................................227

A.2 Creating an example program for axis positioning in SIMOTION SCOUT...........................227

Index.........................................................................................................................................................239

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Preface

1.1 Validity

This document is part of the Engineering System Handling documentation package.

Validity

This manual is valid for SIMOTION SCOUT in conjunction with the SIMOTION CamTool optional package for product version V4.5.

1.2 Sections in this manual

The following is a list of sections included in this manual along with a description of the information presented in each section.

● Introduction This chapter contains an overview of the SIMOTION SCOUT Engineering System.

● Installation This chapter contains the system requirements for SIMOTION SCOUT, describes the procedure for installing and uninstalling it, and provides important information on the communications link to the SIMOTION device.

● User interface This chapter contains an overview of the SIMOTION SCOUT Workbench. It also provides notes concerning the language setting and the use of online help.

● Configuring/parameterizing This chapter describes the basic steps for operating SIMOTION SCOUT.

● Target system This chapter contains information on controlling the target system. You also learn how you can control the operating state with SIMOTION SCOUT and how you can upload data to the target system.

● Diagnostics This chapter contains information about which diagnostic functions are available and how these are operated.

● Service with SIMOTION SCOUT This chapter contains information about the service.

● Siemens SIMOTION Diagnostics This chapter contains information on how you can use the Siemens Simotion Diagnostics diagnostic tool for troubleshooting.

● Configuring a further connection (such as HMI) This chapter contains information on how to configure the HMI connection among other things.

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Preface

1.4 Hotline and Internet addresses

● Product combinations This chapter describes topics such as compatibility and storage media as well as STEP 7, NetPro, Drive ES, HMI, and other interfaces.

● Technical specifications This chapter contains information about the quantity structure and the storage capacity requirement.

● Appendix The appendix contains the scripts for SIOMTION and a sample program for an axis configuration in SIOMOTION SCOUT.

● Index

1.3 SIMOTION Documentation

An overview of the SIMOTION documentation can be found in the SIMOTION Documentation Overview document.

This documentation is included as electronic documentation in the scope of delivery of SIMOTION SCOUT. It comprises ten documentation packages.

The following documentation packages are available for SIMOTION V4.5:

● SIMOTION Engineering System Handling

● SIMOTION System and Function Descriptions

● SIMOTION Service and Diagnostics

● SIMOTION IT

● SIMOTION Programming

● SIMOTION Programming - References

● SIMOTION C

● SIMOTION P

● SIMOTION D

● SIMOTION Supplementary Documentation

1.4 Hotline and Internet addresses

SIMOTION at a glance

We have compiled an overview page from our range of information about SIMOTION with the most important information on frequently asked topics - which can be opened with only one click.

Whether beginner or experienced SIMOTION user – the most important downloads, manuals, tutorials, FAQs, application examples, etc. can be found at

https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/109480700

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Additional information

Click the following link to find information on the following topics:

● Documentation overview

● Additional links to download documents

● Using documentation online (find and search manuals/information)

https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/109479653

My Documentation Manager

Click the following link for information on how to compile documentation individually on the basis of Siemens content and how to adapt it for the purpose of your own machine documentation:

https://support.industry.siemens.com/My/ww/en/documentation

Training

Click the following link for information on SITRAIN - Siemens training courses for automation products, systems and solutions:

Preface

1.4 Hotline and Internet addresses

FAQs

Technical support

http://www.siemens.com/sitrain

Frequently Asked Questions can be found in SIMOTION Utilities & Applications, which are included in the scope of delivery of SIMOTION SCOUT, and in the Service&Support pages in Product Support:

https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/de/en/ps/14505/faq

Country-specific telephone numbers for technical support are provided on the Internet under Contact:

https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/sc/2090

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1.4 Hotline and Internet addresses

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Fundamental safety instructions

2.1 General safety instructions

WARNING

Danger to life if the safety instructions and residual risks are not observed

The non-observance of the safety instructions and residual risks stated in the associated hardware documentation can result in accidents with severe injuries or death.

● Observe the safety instructions given in the hardware documentation.

● Consider the residual risks for the risk evaluation.

WARNING

Danger to life caused by machine malfunctions caused by incorrect or changed parameterization

Incorrect or changed parameterization can cause malfunctions on machines that can result in injuries or death.

● Protect the parameterization (parameter assignments) against unauthorized access.

● Respond to possible malfunctions by applying suitable measures (e.g. EMERGENCY STOP or EMERGENCY OFF).

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2.2 Industrial security

Note Industrial security

Siemens provides products and solutions with industrial security functions that support the secure operation of plants, systems, machines and networks.

In order to protect plants, systems, machines and networks against cyber threats, it is necessary to implement – and continuously maintain – a holistic, state-of-the-art industrial security concept. Siemens’ products and solutions only form one element of such a concept.

Customer is responsible to prevent unauthorized access to its plants, systems, machines and networks. Systems, machines and components should only be connected to the enterprise network or the internet if and to the extent necessary and with appropriate security measures (e.g. use of firewalls and network segmentation) in place.

Additionally, Siemens’ guidance on appropriate security measures should be taken into account. For more information about industrial security, please visit http://www.siemens.com/ industrialsecurity.

Siemens’ products and solutions undergo continuous development to make them more secure. Siemens strongly recommends to apply product updates as soon as available and to always use the latest product versions. Use of product versions that are no longer supported, and failure to apply latest updates may increase customer’s exposure to cyber threats.

To stay informed about product updates, subscribe to the Siemens Industrial Security RSS Feed under http://www.siemens.com/industrialsecurity..

WARNING

Danger as a result of unsafe operating states resulting from software manipulation

Software manipulation (e.g. by viruses, Trojan horses, malware, worms) can cause unsafe operating states to develop in your installation which can lead to death, severe injuries and/ or material damage.

● Keep the software up to date. Information and newsletters can be found at: http://support.automation.siemens.com

● Incorporate the automation and drive components into a state-of-the-art, integrated industrial security concept for the installation or machine. For more detailed information, go to: http://www.siemens.com/industrialsecurity

● Make sure that you include all installed products into the integrated industrial security concept.

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Fundamental safety instructions

2.3 Danger to life due to software manipulation when using removable storage media

WARNING

Danger to life due to software manipulation when using removable storage media

The storage of files on removable storage media involves a high risk of infection, e.g. via viruses or malware. Incorrect parameter assignment can cause machines to malfunction, which can lead to injuries or death.

● Protect the files on removable storage media against harmful software through appropriate protective measures, e.g. virus scanners.

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2.3 Danger to life due to software manipulation when using removable storage media

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Introduction

3.1 Content of the configuring manual

The SIMOTION SCOUT Configuration Manual is a general description of the software. Not all available software functions are described in this document. All detailed, subject-specific information can be found in the context-sensitive online help and the corresponding documentation.

Important notes and information on the SIMOTION Motion Control system are contained in the following catalog:

● SIMOTION, SINAMICS S120 and Motors for Production Machines, PM 21 Catalog

3.2 SIMOTION SCOUT engineering system

Introduction

While the Motion Control system SIMOTION provides a wide variety of preprogrammed functions, it is also parameterizable and programmable for individual requirements. Highperformance tools, which provide optimum support and ease of use for the necessary engineering steps, are required for this.

The SIMOTION SCOUT Engineering System is the environment for the uniform automation of production machines with SIMOTION and integrates into the SIMATIC environment in accordance with TIA (Totally Integrated Automation).

SIMOTION SCOUT provides a uniform, function-oriented view for your automation task, and at the same time it is very easy to use.

The possible SIMOTION applications range from simple, parameterizable, speed-controlled single axes through to complex, mechatronically-coupled and programmable multi-axis machines. Therefore, SIMOTION SCOUT provides views adapted to the task and can be expanded with additional tools (e.g. tool for the graphic creation of cams).

SIMOTION SCOUT is the engineering system for SIMOTION. It is integrated into STEP 7 and provides all the required tools for the following functionalities:

● Configuration

● Parameter assignment

● Programming

● Test

● Diagnostics

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Introduction

3.3 SIMOTION hardware platforms

The following tasks are graphically supported with operator guidance:

● Creation of the hardware and network configuration

● Creation, configuration and parameter assignment of technology objects such as axes, output cams and cams.

Figure 3-1 SIMOTION system overview

The automation topology is defined in the first engineering steps. The hardware and network configuration is created by parameterizing the required components and networks.

3.3 SIMOTION hardware platforms

To meet the complex requirements of machine construction, SIMOTION offers three hardware variants with different performance, packaging formats and expandability options. The basic system characteristics, like the engineering, are identical.

SIMOTION D (Drive-based)

SIMOTION D is a compact, drive-based version of SIMOTION based on the SINAMICS S120 drives family. For SIMOTION D, the SIMOTION runtime environment and the SINAMICS drive software run concurrently on the controller hardware in the SINAMICS S120 packaging format.

SIMOTION P (PC-based)

SIMOTION P is a PC-based, open motion control system from SIMOTION. Control, motion control, and HMI functions are executed together with standard PC applications on the SIMOTION P hardware platform.

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SIMOTION P combines the openness of the Windows operating system with the real-time capability of SIMOTION P Runtime.

SIMOTION C (Controller-based)

SIMOTION C is the modular controller variant in the tried and trusted packaging system of the SIMATIC S7-300 with its very varied expandability options on the I/O bus. SIMOTION C240 high-performance motion controllers are available for control functions and motion control tasks. The integrated interface for four analog coupled drives makes the SIMOTION C particularly suitable for compact applications with the control of analog electrical drives and the operation of hydraulic axes. SIMOTION C also supports operation of four stepper motors at these interfaces. SIMOTION C240 PN offers a PROFINET interface instead of the encoder and drive interfaces.

3.4 Programming languages

Introduction

3.4 Programming languages

3.4.1 Programming languages in SIMOTION SCOUT

SIMOTION provides different programming languages for the solution of Motion Control tasks, control logic, arithmetic calculations, etc. During runtime, the selected programming language has no effect – except in the different displays when debugging. You can create user applications in different programming languages and use them jointly in a project.

The following programming languages are available in SIMOTION SCOUT:

● Motion Control Chart (MCC)

Graphical programming as a flow chart. In particular, for sequential tasks with a high level of motion control functionality.

● Ladder Logic / Function Block Diagram (LAD/ FBD)

Graphical Programming as Ladder Logic / Function Block Diagram, supplemented by Motion Control Functions via PLCopen Function Blocks. In particular, for cyclic tasks with a high logic proportion.

● Structured Text (ST)

textual programming in a high-level language. As the base language of the SIMOTION system, ST supports all system features and functions of the technology packages and is thus suitable for all tasks.

● Drive Control Chart (DCC)

In many applications, the control of the drive system requires a linking logic which combines multiple statuses (e.g. entry control, system status) into one control signal (e.g. ON command). As well as logical links, drive systems are increasingly calling for arithmetic operations and/ or saving elements. This kind of functionality is available on drive objects of the SINAMICS drive system and the SIMOTION control system in the form of a Drive Control Chart (DCC). With the Drive Control Chart Editor (DCC Editor) based on CFC, SIMOTION controllers and SINAMICS drives can be configured graphically. For further information, see Section DCC programming system (Page 222).

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3.4 Programming languages

Sources (units)

Programs are created in program containers, the so-called sources (units). They are compiled in the engineering system. Any errors or warnings that occur during compilation are output in the diagnostics window. Sources compiled without error can then be loaded into the associated controller.

A source contains any number of programs, functions, function blocks and classes. Each executable part of a source (program, function, function block, class) is called a POU (Program Organization Unit).

A source is divided into an interface and an implementation section.

Interface section

All parts exported by the source are defined in the interface section. Other sources and external components (e.g. HMI systems) can access these parts. These include user-defined data types, data (variables and constants) as well as names of programs, functions, and function blocks.

Implementation section

Tasks

The data types and data defined in the implementation section are global throughout the source and can be used by all POUs. The implementation section also contains the program code of the POUs. Any POUs not specified in the interface section can only be used within the source.

Note Source concept

The source concept with encapsulation of code and data allows you to structure applications. For example, the functionality of an entire machine module with a defined external interface can be implemented in a single source.

Programs are processed in tasks. A task is a job which is executed in a certain chronological sequence. The advantage of the task system (execution system) is that processes appended to the appropriate task levels can run simultaneously.

The SIMOTION Motion Control system uses high-performance CPUs on which a real-time operating system - suitable for fast control processes - is implemented. Each task is allocated a slice of the computing time. The organization of the task executions is performed by the operating system. A differentiation is made between user and system tasks that are independent of one another.

Additional references

For detailed information on the programming languages and the execution system, refer to the SIMOTION SCOUT online help and the appropriate programming and operating manuals.

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3.4.2 Motion Control Chart (MCC)

MCC (Motion Control Chart) is a "flow diagram language" that graphically formulates the process sequences in production machines in a simple manner. The result is one or more flow diagrams, comprising MCC blocks that describe the chronological sequence of the individual machine actions. Due to its special means of expression, an MCC is ideally suited to programming sequential processes.

Motion Control Chart supports the simple description of the motion sequences of machines using powerful motion control commands, such as reference axis, position axis, synchronize or desynchronize cam, and many more.

To control the machine sequence, commands are available for awaiting conditions and for formulating computations, as well as for programming various control structures, such as polling (IF), case determination (CASE) and loops (FOR, WHILE, UNTIL). Several MCC programs may be created to describe different process situations. For example, you can create one MCC program to bring the machine to a defined initial state when it is switched on, a second MCC program for the normal production sequence, and a third MCC program to specify what the machine has to do in the event of a fault.

All MCC blocks – a selection of the most important SIMOTION functions – are available in tool bars. They are grouped according to function and are automatically inserted in the flow diagram at the marked point by means of a click. A click on the individual elements opens specific dialogs for parameterization. Obviously, you can also add your own comments for the further documentation of the process sequence. Functions from the SIMOTION command library that are not individually offered as MCC blocks can be used in an MCC program by means of a special command.

Introduction

3.4 Programming languages

Performance features:

● Easy-to-use due to graphical illustration in the form of flow diagrams

● Hierarchical command library for motion control, PLC, and technology functions

● Control structures (IF, WHILE, CASE, etc.)

● Zooming for LAD, FBD and ST

● Subroutine calls (FB/FC, programs, methods (OOP))

● Structuring based on command module generation, i.e. combination of command

sequences to form a module command

● User-friendly debug functions for online test and diagnosis, for example, single-step,

program status or breakpoints for easier troubleshooting (debugging)

● Monitor, trace

Note Implicit conversion to ST

When being compiled, programs written in MCC are implicitly converted to ST programs and then compiled.

You can export the intermediate result as an ST and use it as a basis for your own ST programs.

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Additional references

Detailed information can be found in the SIMOTION SCOUT online help and in the SIMOTION MCC (Motion Control Chart) Programming and Operating Manual.

3.4.3 Ladder Logic / Function Block Diagram (LAD/FBD)

LAD/FBD is a graphical programming language and is available for Ladder Logic / Function Block Diagram. The statement syntax corresponds to a circuit diagram (LAD) or a function block diagram (FBD). LAD/FBD enable simple tracking of the signal flow between power rails via inputs, outputs, and operations. LAD and FBD programs are usually suitable for application in cyclic tasks (in particular, BackgroundTask).

LAD/FBD programs consist of elements and boxes that are graphically connected to networks. Their operations work mostly according to the rules of Boolean logic or simple arithmetic expressions and equations. Therefore, they are suitable only for control-relevant programs or also for motion control tasks by using the PLCopen blocks.

Functions, function blocks and programs can be programmed in LAD/FBD. A source can contain several LAD and FBD blocks. Only one POU can be implemented in an LAD or FBD block.

LAD/FBD also include commands for SIMOTION system control using standard logic functions. These commands are added from the command library. Motion Control tasks are preferably programmed with PLCopen blocks. Blocks which have been programmed in other SIMOTION languages can be called. User-friendly functions such as "on the fly" variable declarations or automatic syntax checks are available when programming in LAD or FBD. It is possible to switch over between LAD and FBD in the editor at any time. A program can therefore be viewed and processed in either LAD or FBD.

The following user-friendly debug functions are available for online testing and diagnostics:

● Program status

● Breakpoints

Note

Direct editing of motion commands is not recommended. Instead, it is better to use the PLCopen blocks. These blocks are designed for integration in logic-oriented programs.

Additional references

Detailed information can be found in the SIMOTION SCOUT online help and in the SIMOTION LAD/FBD Programming and Operating Manual.

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3.4.4 Structured Text (ST)

Structured Text

ST is a high-level, PASCAL-based programming language. ST is based on the IEC 61131-3 standard. This standard harmonizes programming languages for programmable logic controllers (PLC).

The basic command scope is sufficient for the implementation of everything related to data management, arithmetic functions, control structures and I/O access. The addition of technology packages for Motion Control expands the scope of commands by other comprehensive, extremely flexible Motion Control commands.

In addition, applications can be subdivided into any number of sections. Such a section might be a program allocated to a runtime level, an instantiatable function block with its own memory, or a function without its own memory. In this case, the function blocks and functions are not allocated to a runtime level, but are instead called in programs.

Note

As of SIMOTION SCOUT V4.5, ST also supports object-oriented programming. Further information can be found in the SIMOTION SCOUT online help and in the SIMOTION ST (Structured Text) Programming and Operating Manual.

Introduction

3.4 Programming languages

Performance features:

● Motion Control, PLC and technology functions in a single language

● Well-structured programs with comment capability

● Powerful editor functions, such as:

● Convenient debug functions for online testing and diagnostics, e.g. display of up-to-date

Additional references

– Syntax coloring

– Automatic indenting

– Automatic completion

– Bookmarks

– Fold (show and hide blocks)

– Displaying sets of parentheses

– Select text, e.g. by column

– Using the command library

variable content of the code sequence selected in the editor (program status) and breakpoints

Detailed information can be found in the SIMOTION SCOUT online help and in the SIMOTION ST (Structured Text) Programming and Operating Manual.

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Introduction

3.6 CamTool options package

3.5 CamEdit cam editor

CamEdit can be used to describe curves by means of either interpolation points or segments. A combination is not possible. If the curve is to be created from segments using polynomials, SIMOTION SCOUT provides the VDI wizard to assist in creation of the curve. Cam geometries are created in offline mode.

Information on the graphical creation of cams can be found in the CamTool section.

3.6 CamTool options package

SIMOTION CamTool is a powerful, graphical editor for creating and optimizing cams.

SIMOTION CamTool can be used as an expansion package for SIMOTION SCOUT and is completely integrated in the SIMOTION SCOUT user interface.

Basic functions

SIMOTION CamTool provides the following basic functions:

● Insert and edit cams.

● Customize display of the cam in CamTool.

● Convert cams from SIMOTION CamTool to SIMOTION CamEdit.

● Export cams to a text file.

● Load cams into a SIMOTION device.

Additional references

Detailed information can be found in the SIMOTION SCOUT online help and in the SIMOTION CamTool Configuration Manual.

3.7 Technology packages and technology objects

Technology packages in SIMOTION SCOUT

Technology packages combine software functions which are required for automation in mechanical engineering in various sectors. They are loaded into the controller during configuration and expand the basic functionality through additional system functions. The functions of the technology packages can be accessed easily during engineering in the SIMOTION SCOUT command library. Access to the technology package functions is provided by additional language commands and system variables. Programming of motional sequences is therefore simple and integrated.

The following standard technology packages are available for SIMOTION SCOUT:

CAM technology package The SIMOTION CAM technology package contains the basic Motion Control technologies,

such as drive axis, position axis, following axis, synchronous object, cam, output cam, cam track, and measuring input.

Introduction

PATH technology package The SIMOTION PATH technology package contains additionally the path interpolation

technology. Path interpolation generates the traversing profile for the path, calculates the path interpolation points in the interpolation cycle, and uses the kinematic transformation to derive the axis setpoints for the interpolation cycle points.

CAM_EXT technology package The CAM_EXT technology package also contains objects for preparing technological data at

the system level, e.g. addition object, formula object.

TControl technology package The SIMOTION technology package for temperature control (TControl) provides temperature

channels with extensive functions. These functions are also accessed via additional language commands and system variables.

DCBlib The SIMOTION DCBlib technology package contains interconnectable DCC (Drive Control

Chart) blocks for drive-related control functions.

More sector-specific technology packages are also available as separate products.

The loadable technology packages support the creation of technology objects (e.g. positioning and synchronous axis, cam tracks, external encoders) which can be accessed over system functions and system variables for use in every SIMOTION programming language.

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3.8 CLib Studio option package

Technology objects in SIMOTION SCOUT

SIMOTION SCOUT uses technology objects (TOs) to represent the functionality of axes, cams, output cams, etc. After creating a technology object (e.g. axis) and configuring it (e.g. as positioning axis), you can access it when programming with system functions.

Note Missing licenses

All TOs outside the basic functionality (Motion Control Basic) must be licensed. Missing licenses are indicated by a flashing group error LED. The number and type of missing licenses is stated by the online diagnostics. They are also displayed during downloading.

Additional references

Detailed information is provided in the SIMOTION SCOUT online help and in the following documents:

● Function Manual: SIMOTION Basic Functions

● Function Manual: SIMOTION Motion Control, TO Axis, Electric/Hydraulic, TO External Encoder

● Function Manual: SIMOTION Motion Control, Synchronous Operation TO, TO Cam

● Function Manual: SIMOTION Motion Control, Supplementary Technology Objects

● Function Manual: SIMOTION Motion Control Output Cams and Measuring Inputs

● Function Manual: SIMOTION Motion Control, TO Path Object

● Function Manual: SIMOTION Motion Control, Basic Functions for Modular Machines

Installation

4.1 SCOUT and SCOUT Standalone system requirements

Minimum requirements of the system

The readme file on the SIMOTION SCOUT DVD contains information on SIMOTION SCOUT system requirements; alternatively, you can access this information after installation at Start > All Programs -> Siemens Automation -> Documentation -> Readmes -> [English].

Note

Simultaneous operation of SIMOTION SCOUT, Starter and SIMATIC S7-Technology on one PC is not intended and is not possible.

SIMATIC S7-Technology is integrated as of SIMOTION SCOUT V4.0.

4.2 Installing SIMOTION SCOUT

4.2.1 Installing SIMOTION SCOUT

SIMOTION SCOUT is available as software packages with full license and upgrade license.

Requirements:

● SIMATIC STEP 7 is installed.

● You are logged on to the operating system with administrator rights.

Note

Read the readme file and the important information on the SIMOTION SCOUT Add-Ons DVD contained in the SIMOTION SCOUT software packages.

To install SIMOTION SCOUT

1. Insert the DVD 1 with SIMOTION SCOUT into the CD-ROM drive.

2. Start Windows Explorer and select the CD-ROM drive.

3. Open the root directory on the DVD.

4. Double-click Setup.exe.

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5. Now follow the instructions in the installation program. The installation program prompts you to insert or connect the supplied data medium that contains the authorization. You can install the authorization during this setup. Or install the authorization with the Automation License Manager after installing SIMOTION SCOUT. For information.

6. If a restart of the PC is required during the installation, carry this out. After restart of the operating system, log on at least as main user.

7. After the installation: Restart the PC and log on at least as main user.

All users who are logged on as main user are now able to start and operate SIMOTION SCOUT.

4.2.2 Installing SIMOTION SCOUT Standalone

Prerequisite

● No SIMATIC STEP 7 may be installed or

● No previous version of SIMOTION SCOUT Standalone must be installed.

● You are logged on to the operating system with administrator rights.

Note

Read the readme file and important information on the Add-On CD supplied with SCOUT.

To install SIMOTION SCOUT Standalone

Insert DVD 1 with SIMOTION SCOUT Standalone into the CD-ROM drive.

2. Start Windows Explorer and select the CD-ROM drive.

3. Open the root directory on the DVD.

4. Double-click Setup.exe.

6. A restart of the PC is required during the installation, carry this out. You are requested to insert the CD"/". After the restart of the operating system, log on at least as main user.

7. After the installation: Restart the PC and log on at least as main user.

All users who are logged on as main user are now able to start and operate SIMOTION SCOUT.

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4.2.3 SINAMICS Support Package (SSP)

You can use a SINAMICS Support Package (SSP) to upgrade the version of the drive units on a STARTER integrated into SIMOTION SCOUT.

This permits the use of new functions which only become available with new drive unit FW versions.

SSPs are available when installing SCOUT or can be installed at a later time.

In this regard, the following SSPs are relevant for SIMOTION SCOUT:

● "SINAMICS" SSP for upgrading single drive units (e.g. CU3xx)

● "SIMOTION SINAMICS Integrated" SSP for upgrading the SINAMICS drives integrated into

SIMOTION D.

The readme files for the relevant SSP contain detailed information regarding installation.

4.3 Uninstalling SIMOTION SCOUT

Installation

4.3 Uninstalling SIMOTION SCOUT

Requirements:

You are logged on to the operating system with administrator rights.

Note

Note that the SIMATIC STEP 7 software must be uninstalled separately.

To uninstall SIMOTION SCOUT from the hard disk

1. Open the Windows Control Panel. Go to the Programs and Functions page (Windows 7).

2. Select SIMOTION SCOUT Vx.x.x.x and click Uninstall/change (Windows 7). Follow the

instructions.

3. After the uninstall has completed, restart the PC.

Uninstalling SIMOTION SCOUT Standalone

Uninstall SIMOTION SCOUT Standalone as described in the "How to uninstall SIMOTION SCOUT from the hard disk" section.

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4.4 Licenses

4.4.1 To install the authorization

Installing the authorization for SIMOTION SCOUT

A data medium containing the authorization is supplied along with the product CD so that you can use SIMOTION SCOUT. This contains the license key for the SIMOTION SCOUT Engineering System.

The authorization for SIMOTION SCOUT and SIMOTION SCOUT Standalone can be installed as follows:

1. Connect or insert the data medium containing the authorization and the license key.

2. Start the Automation License Manager:

– In the start menu, Start > All programs > Siemens Automation

> Automation License Manager or

– Double-click the Automation License Manager icon

3. In the navigation area (left-hand window), select the drive where the data medium containing the authorization is located. The license key is displayed in the right-hand window.

4. Mark the license key and drag this with drag-and-drop to the target drive.

5. Exit the Automation License Manager.

6. Remove the data medium containing the authorization.

Note

Information on operating the Automation License Manager and transferring the license key can be found in the online help for the Automation License Manager.

The authorization for SIMOTION SCOUT and SIMOTION SCOUT Standalone can be upgraded as follows:

As of Version 4.0, the authorization for SIMOTION SCOUT has been upgraded from authorization ( Automation License Manager program manages the licenses.

1. Connect or insert the data medium containing the authorization and the upgrade license key.

single license

) to the licensing procedure involving a

floating license

. The

2. Start the Automation License Manager:

– In the start menu, Start > All programs > Siemens Automation

> Automation License Manager or

– Double-click the Automation License Manager

icon. A new window opens.

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3. In the navigation area (left-hand window), select the drive where the authorization for the

old version of SIMOTION SCOUT is located. Generally, the authorization will be installed on a hard disk drive on the PC.

4. Transfer the authorization to the data medium containing the upgrade license key.

To do this, select the license in the right-hand window and select License key > Transfer... via the menu.

5. In the Transfer license key dialog, select the connected data medium. Start the transfer by

clicking OK. The authorization and upgrade license key will then be located on the data medium.

6. Select License key > Upgrade... in the menu.

The previous authorization will be deleted and a new the upgrade is complete.

Note

Do not interrupt the upgrade while it is in progress. Interrupting this process can lead to the license key being lost.

7. Now transfer the new floating license onto the hard disk drive. To do this, follow the same

procedure as before: Via License key > Transfer... in the menu

floating license

will be available once

8. After the transfer has completed successfully, remove the automation data medium.

9. Exit the Automation License Manager. SIMOTION SCOUT can now be operated without

restrictions.

4.4.2 Saving and moving the license key

Saving and moving the license key

You can transfer the license key to a removable disk. This is useful when you want to save the license key when reinstalling a PC or when you want to use it on another PC. A copy of the license key is not created during this operation, it is moved.

Note

More detailed information on the license keys can be found in the online help for the Automation License Manager.

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User interface

5.1 SIMOTION SCOUT - workbench

The SIMOTION SCOUT Workbench is the common framework for all other tools of the engineering system. The workbench is the navigation center of the individual engineering steps and offers a uniform and integrated view of all data and programs.

The following figure shows an example of the Workbench components:

① Menu bar ② Tool bars ③ Working area ④ Project navigator ⑤ Snap-in ⑥ Tab ⑦ Detail view

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User interface

5.1 SIMOTION SCOUT - workbench

Workbench components

The workbench comprises the following components:

● Menu bar: You call the functions of SIMOTION SCOUT via the menus in the menu bar.

● Tool bars: Frequently used menu commands are also available in tool bars, which can be activated or deactivated as required. These provide quick access to the functions. The tool bars can be undocked from the header and relocated to a different position (e.g. at right, left, lower border) or as a window.

● Working area: The task-specific windows are displayed in the working area. In these windows, you can perform the configuration with wizards for the axis configuration and drive configuration. You also create programs in the working area. Further information about the active window in the working area is provided in the detail view.

● Project navigator: The project navigator provides an overview of the entire project. All defined elements, such as devices, drives, axes, etc., are displayed here in a tree structure.

● Snap-in / tab: A Snap-in is a program integrated automatically in the working area of the SIMOTION SCOUT Workbench. Snap-ins provide functions for processing SIMOTION SCOUT projects and are displayed as a work window in the working area of the workbench. Several Snap-ins can be opened. Open Snap-ins are displayed in the working area as tabs. The active Snap-in is visible in the foreground. The following Snap-ins are available:

● Detail display:

Additional references

Please refer to the following documents on these subjects

● Function Manual:

– Program editors

– Wizards for the configuration of technology objects

– Device diagnostics

– Drive navigator

In the detail display, you can show more detailed information about the element selected in the project navigator and the active window in the working area, for example, variables of a program, system variables of a technology object, protocols of compiled program sources.

SIMOTION SCOUT Runtime Basic Functions SIMOTION Motion Control, Basic Functions for Modular Machines SIMOTION Motion Control, TO Axis, Electric/Hydraulic, TO External

Encoder

SIMOTION Motion Control, Synchronous Operation TO, TO Cam SIMOTION Motion Control Output Cams and Measuring Inputs

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User interface

5.2 SIMOTION SCOUT - working area

● Function Manual:

SIMOTION Motion Control, TO Path Object SIMOTION SCOUT Supplementary Technology Objects

and the online help.

Note

We recommend that you work through the sample configuration

SCOUT

. This is a series of guided steps which teaches you how to work with SIMOTION

Getting Started SIMOTION

SCOUT. For example, how to create, compile, and save a project, insert a SIMOTION device, insert and assign parameters for a technology object, and create a program.

When you have worked through all these steps, you will be able to create more complex projects.

Getting Started is available in two versions with different scopes, as a print document and in the online help.

Note

It is not recommended that you open one SIMOTION SCOUT project twice. This application case can result in malfunctions and is not supported by SIMOTION SCOUT. If you want to open two different projects, you must open SIMOTION SCOUT twice.

5.2 SIMOTION SCOUT - working area

The workbench displays all of the Snap-in work windows in the working area. Each Snap-in provides its own work window. You can open multiple instances of these windows. You can, for example, open several programs at the same time for editing. For further information, refer to the online help.

The following table provides an overview of the active functions in the working area of the workbench depending on the project mode (offline/online):

Function in project navigator Function in working area

offline mode (Example)

Programs (MCC, ST, LAD/FBD)

For further information, please go to:

● SIMOTION MCC Motion Control Chart

● SIMOTION ST

● SIMOTION LAD/FBD Execution system Assign program Technology objects

(TO configuration) Cam editor

CamEdit/CamTool Trace Load and evaluate old recordings Create current recordings

Create program Monitor program

Create and configure TO element Change configuration data during

Create cam Change cam

Function in working area online mode (Example)

RUN

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Function in project navigator Function in working area

offline mode (Example)

Axis control panel - Traverse axes during commis‐

Drive control panel - Traverse drives during commis‐

Path control panel - Commission kinematics

Function in working area online mode (Example)

sioning

Window in the working area

You can change the size of the windows in the working area: Click the edge of the window, hold down the left mouse button, and drag the window to the required size.

To maximize or restore a window, press <Ctrl+F11>.

Each window opened in the working area can be accessed via a tab at the bottom edge of the working area.

The following options are available to bring a window into the foreground:

● Click the relevant tab.

● Select the appropriate entry in the Window menu.

To close a window, proceed as follows:

● Configuration dialogs: Click Close.

● Editors for MCC, ST and LAD/FBD: Click the X button in the top right-hand corner.

Configuration dialogs and editors can also be closed with <Ctrl+F4>.

5.3 SIMOTION SCOUT project navigator

5.3.1 Using the project navigator

The project navigator in the SIMOTION SCOUT workbench

The project navigator has two tabs as standard, the Project and Command library tabs.

The Project tab displays the entire project structure and is used for managing elements within the projects.

The commands and functions required for programming are displayed in a tree on the Command library tab. You can search in the command library or set filters. You can use

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commands and functions in the ST, LAD/FBD and MCC programming languages, e.g. for the creation of conditions. In the MCC programming language, the functions are used, e.g. via the ST zoom or the system function call command.

5.3.2 Creating elements

Elements in SIMOTION SCOUT

There are different ways to insert elements in the project navigator tree:

Inserting hardware

Integrate hardware using:

● SIMOTION device element: Insert SIMOTION device

Alternatively, you can also call up the Insert > SIMOTION device menu.

● Drive element: Insert single drive unit

User interface

5.3 SIMOTION SCOUT project navigator

Note

You can insert a standalone drive (e.g. SINAMICS S120) with the Insert single drive unit element in the project navigator. It is commissioned using wizards in the working area of the workbench that contains the Starter functionality.

Elements within a SIMOTION device

Create the following elements within a SIMOTION device directly in the project navigator:

● Technology objects, e.g.:

Axes, external encoders, cams, measuring inputs, output cams, synchronous operation, temperature channels, path objects

● Programs:

– Insert ST program

– Insert MCC source

– Insert DCC charts

– Insert LAD/FBD source

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5.3 SIMOTION SCOUT project navigator

Other elements are created automatically, e.g.

● When creating a project:

– Folder LIBRARIES (Insert library / insert DCC library)

– Folder LIBRARIES SINAMICS (Insert DCC library)

– Folder MONITOR (Insert watch table)

● When inserting a SIMOTION device:

– AXES, EXTERNAL ENCODERS, PATH OBJECTS, CAMS, TECHNOLOGY,

PROGRAMS folders

– EXECUTION SYSTEM, ADDRESS LIST, GLOBAL DEVICE VARIABLES elements

● When creating an axis:

– MEASURING INPUTS, OUTPUT CAM, CAM TRACK folders

– Access to the configuration views

● Additionally when creating a following axis:

– Synchronous operation element

Insert single drive unit

To insert a single drive unit element:

In the project navigator, double-click Insert single drive unit. This enables you to insert a standalone drive (e.g. SINAMICS S120). The STARTER functionality in SCOUT is responsible for commissioning the drive concerned.

Inserting elements within a SIMOTION device

To insert technology objects, source files, or watch tables:

1. Open the SIMOTION device under which the element is to be created.

2. Select the relevant folder (e.g. AXES, PROGRAMS).

3. Select the desired function, e.g.:

– Insert > Technology object > ... menu or

– Insert > Program > ... menu or

– Insert > Watch table menu

Displaying the station level of a SIMOTION device

This function provides a better transparency in large SIMOTION SCOUT projects. A project with several SIMOTION devices and a large number of drives can be displayed in a structure. The assignment in station levels, as known from SIMATIC STEP 7, is used.

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User interface

5.3 SIMOTION SCOUT project navigator

If the function is activated, all drive units belonging to a STEP 7 station are displayed below this station. If the function is deactivated, all drive units are displayed below the project.

Note

Optionally, the associated SIMATIC station of the SIMOTION device in the project navigator can be displayed. In this way, all drive units that are assigned to a SIMATIC station are also displayed in this structure.

Proceed as follows to activate or deactivate this function:

1. In the SIMOTION SCOUT, click the Options > Settings function.

2. Click the Workbench tab.

3. Activate/deactivate the Display station level function.

4. Click OK to confirm the change.

To become effective, the project has to be re-opened.

Opening the HW Config of a SIMOTION device

To call up the hardware configuration of a previously inserted SIMOTION device:

● In the project navigator, double-click the SIMOTION device whose hardware configuration

you want to open or

● Select the desired SIMOTION device in the project navigator, open the context menu and

click Open HW configuration.

5.3.3 Inserting a folder

Inserting a folder in the project navigator

For better structuring of objects in large projects, you can insert subfolders in the project navigator. Using this function, you can sort objects according to topic.

You cannot insert subfolders in DCC libraries and below slaves/devices.

To insert a subfolder, proceed as follows:

1. Select an object and perform Insert > Folder in the menu.

2. Right-click the object and perform Insert folder.

An empty folder is inserted.

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5.3 SIMOTION SCOUT project navigator

5.3.4 Changing properties of the elements

You change the properties of an element as follows:

1. In the project navigator, select the element to be edited, e.g. a specific axis or a specific program.

2. Select the menu: Edit > Object properties.

Note

You define the hardware properties in the hardware configuration.

To rename an element:

1. Select the element you want to rename in the project navigator.

2. Open the context menu and select Rename.

3. Confirm the warning message.

4. Enter a new name and confirm the input by pressing the Enter key.

NOTICE

Damage resulting from errors in references to the axis

Changing a name can have far-reaching consequences. References to the axis, particularly in programs, are lost. This can cause runtime errors in the program.

● For this reason, make sure that you change all name references.

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5.3.5 Wizards for configuration support

Wizards are provided to assist you in configuring axes and external encoders. The wizards guide you step-by-step through the configuration. Parameter interdependencies are taken into account.

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5.4 SIMOTION SCOUT - menus

Figure 5-1 Axis configuration wizard - window for drive assignment

5.4 SIMOTION SCOUT - menus

SIMOTION SCOUT menus are subdivided into static and dynamic menus.

Static menu Static menus are primarily used to control the workbench or a project and are permanently

displayed.

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Figure 5-2 Static menu

Dynamic menu Dynamic menus are provided by Snap-ins and are added to the static menu. The menu active

in the working area is always displayed.

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Figure 5-3 Dynamic menu

Table 5-1 Structure of the menu bar

Menu Comment Project Static menu, always visible

(Dynamic menu) See Dynamic menus table Edit Static menu, visible only when project has been loaded Insert Static menu, visible only when project has been loaded Target system Static menu, always visible View Static menu, always visible Options Static menu, always visible Window Static menu, always visible Help Static menu, always visible

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Table 5-2 Dynamic menus

Dynamic menu Comment Axis Visible only when the project is open and the associated Snap-in is

Output cam Measuring input Synchronous operation Cam External encoder Sensor Controller object Drive Fixed gear Formula object Addition object Drive control panel Trace ST source file MCC source Visible only when the project is open and the associated Snap-in is MCC chart LAD/FBD source LAD/FBD program

active in the working area. The dynamic menus appear in the menu bar between the static

menus Project and Edit.

active in the working area. Dynamic menus appear in the second position on the menu bar,

between Project and Edit.

5.5 SIMOTION SCOUT - menu items

You can use the shortcuts listed in the table to call the menu items available in SIMOTION SCOUT.

Table 5-3 Menu items in SIMOTION SCOUT

Shortcuts Menu item Reaction Project...

Ctrl+N New Creates a new project Ctrl+O Open Opens a project Ctrl+S Save Saves a project Ctrl+Alt+K Check consistency Checks project consistency Ctrl+Alt+B Save and compile

changes Ctrl+P Print Prints the selected window Alt+F4 Exit Exits the SIMOTION SCOUT program

Saves the project and compiles the changes made in the project since the last compilation

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Shortcuts Menu item Reaction Edit...

Ctrl+Z Undo Undoes the last action Ctrl+Y Redo Redoes the last action Ctrl+X Cut Cuts the selection Ctrl+C Copy Copies the selection Ctrl+V Insert Inserts the clipboard contents Del Delete contents Deletes the selection F2 Rename Renames the selected tree object Alt+Enter Object properties Displays the properties of an object in the

project tree Ctrl+Alt+O Open object Opens a new object of the selected tree object Ctrl+A Select all Selects the entire contents in the ST and MCC

Snap-ins

Ctrl+F Find Opens the Find window F3 Find next Continues the search from the current position Ctrl+Shift+F Search in the project Opens the Find window Ctrl+Shift+G Replace in the project Opens the Find and Replace window

CTRL+H Replace Opens the Replace window CTRL+J Display next position

Shortcuts Menu item Reaction Target system...

Ctrl+L Download / target device Downloads to individual target device Ctrl+D

Is possible only online Ctrl+I

Is possible only online

Shortcuts Menu item Reaction View...

Ctrl+F11 Maximize working area Maximizes and minimizes the view of the work‐

Ctrl+F12 Maximize detail view Maximizes and minimizes the view of the detail

Ctrl+Num+ (Plus key on the numeric keypad)

Device diagnostics Opens device diagnostics

Control operating state Opens the dialog for control of the operating

state

ing area

view

Zoom in Magnifies the diagram in MCC

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Shortcuts Menu item Reaction View...

Ctrl+Num+ (Minus key on the numer‐ ic keypad)

F5 Refresh Refreshes the view

Shortcuts Menu item Reaction Options...

Ctrl+Alt+E Settings Opens the Properties window

Shortcuts Menu item Reaction Window...

Ctrl+Shift+F5 Arrange cascading Arranges the opened windows in the working CTRL+SHIFT+F3 Arrange vertically

Zoom out Reduces the diagram in MCC

area

Shortcuts Menu item Reaction Snap-in menu...

Ctrl+F4 Close Closes the selected window Ctrl+B Accept and compile Compiles the active object Ctrl+E Expert list Opens the expert list for the current technology

object

Shortcuts Menu item Reaction ST source file

Ctrl+space Automatic completion Ctrl+F2 Sets and deletes bookmarks Ctrl+F4 ST source file > Close Closes the ST source file Ctrl+F7 ST source file > Program sta‐

tus on/off Ctrl+Shift+F2 Deletes all bookmarks in the ST source file Ctrl+Shift+F3 Arranges windows, tile horizontally Ctrl+Shift+F5 Arranges windows, tile vertically Ctrl+Shift+F8 Formats the selected area Ctrl+Shift+F9 Moves the cursor to the start of the current or

Ctrl+Shift+F10 Moves the cursor to the end of the current block Ctrl+Shift+F11 Moves the cursor to the start of the higher-level

Ctrl+Shift+F12 Moves the cursor to the start of the higher-level

Ctrl+D Duplicates the selected row

Switches the program status function on or off

higher-level block

block, 1st level

block, 2nd level

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Shortcuts Menu item Reaction ST source file

Ctrl+Alt+B Displays bracket pairs in the current ST source

file

Ctrl+Alt+C Folding: Hide all blocks of the current ST source

file

Ctrl+Alt+D Folding: Display all blocks of the current ST

source file

Ctrl+Alt+F Folding: Display or hide folding information in

the current ST source file

Ctrl+Alt+I Displays indentation level in the current ST

source file

Ctrl+Alt+L Displays or hides line numbers in the current ST

source file Ctrl+Alt+R Folding: Display all subordinate blocks Ctrl+Alt+T Folding: Display/hide block. Ctrl+Alt+V Folding: Hide all subordinate blocks Ctrl+Alt+W Displays or hides spaces and tabs in the current

ST source file Ctrl+ADD (numeric

keypad) Ctrl+MINUS (numer‐

ic keypad) Ctrl+DIV (numeric

keypad) Alt+Shift+arrow key Selects text by column Alt+Shift+L Changes selected text to upper case Alt+Shift+U Changes selected text to lower case

Increases the font size in the current ST source

file

Decreases the font size in the current ST source

file

Resets the font size in the current ST source file

to 100%

Shortcuts Menu item Reaction MCC

Ctrl+F4 Close Closes the MCC source Alt+Enter Properties Opens the MCC Source Properties window Ctrl+R Insert MCC chart Inserts a new MCC chart Ctrl+F7 Program status Switches monitoring on and off Ctrl+F8 Monitor Ctrl+F9 Single-step Ctrl+F10 Next step Return – Opens the MCC configuration dialog Arrow keys – Changes within the tab

Shortcuts Menu item Reaction LAD/FBD (source or program)

Ctrl+F4 Close Closes the MCC source Alt+Enter Properties Opens the MCC Source Properties window

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Shortcuts Menu item Reaction LAD/FBD (source or program)

Ctrl+R LAD/FBD source: Insert

Ctrl+L Jump label On/Off Switches jump labels on and off Ctrl+Shift+K Display/comment On/Off Switches comments on and off Ctrl+Shift+B All box parameters Displays all box parameters Ctrl+T Symbol check and type

Ctrl+F7 Program status Switches monitoring on and off Shift+F2 for LAD

Shift+F2 for FBD

Shift+F3 for LAD

Shift+F3 for FBD Shift+F7 for LAD

Shift+F7 for FBD Shift+F8 for LAD

Shift+F8 for FBD Shift+F9 for LAD

Shift+F9 for FBD

Shift+Alt+F9 Insert element / empty

Ctrl+3 Ctrl+1

LAD/FBD program LAD/FBD program:

Insert network

update

Insert element / Insert make contact element / AND box

Insert element / Insert break contact element / OR box

Add element / Add coil Add element / assign‐ ment or jump

Insert element / Insert Open branch element / Insert binary in‐ put

Insert element / Insert Close branch element / Invert binary in‐ put

box Switch to FBD

Switch to LAD

Inserts a new LAD/FBD program

Performs symbol check and type update

Inserts a make contact

Inserts an AND box

Inserts a break contact

Inserts an OR box Adds a coil

Adds an assignment or a jump Inserts an Open branch

Inserts a binary input Inserts a Close branch

Inverts the binary input

Inserts an empty box

Switches the display

Shortcuts Menu item Reaction Help...

F1 Help topics Opens the entire help available for SIMOTION

SCOUT

Shift+F1 Context-sensitive help Opens the context-sensitive help function for

the selected object, parameter, etc.

Shortcuts Menu item Reaction Hardware configuration...

Ctrl+U (in HW Config)

F4 Optimize layout

Address overview Opens the Address Overview window

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5.6 SIMOTION SCOUT - keyboard operation and shortcuts

Note List of all shortcuts

A complete list of all the shortcuts in SIMOTION SCOUT is available in the online help, and in the appropriate programming and operating manuals.

5.6 SIMOTION SCOUT - keyboard operation and shortcuts

Note

There are various keyboard assignments and shortcuts for the menu items to facilitate your work in SIMOTION SCOUT.

The following table provides an overview of the keyboard assignments and shortcuts that you can use for SIMOTION SCOUT.

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Table 5-4 Keyboard operation

Keyboard operation / shortcuts Meaning Workbench: Change window...

Alt+0 Project navigator Alt+1 Working area Alt+2 Detail view Ctrl+F6 Next window in the working area Ctrl+F11 Minimize/maximize working area in relation to the whole desktop Ctrl+F12 Minimize/maximize detail view in relation to the whole desktop

Project navigator Click with left mouse button Selects the tree object at the cursor position;

the detail view displays the associated details

Double-click with left mouse button Selects the tree object at the cursor position;

the detail view displays the associated details; the associated Snap-in opens

Click with right mouse button Selects the tree object at the cursor position;

the detail view displays the associated details;

the context menu opens "Up/Down" arrow keys Selects the tree object at the cursor position "Return" Snap-in for the selected tree object opens "Context menu key" Context menu for the selected tree object opens

Program editors Alt + "Left/Right" arrow keys Go to the use location (starting at the selection)

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5.7 SIMOTION SCOUT - using the context menus

The tree elements of the project navigator have context menus. These provide quick access to all major functions enabled for this tree element.

To call the desired function of the tree element via context menus, proceed as follows:

1. Select the appropriate element in the project navigator.

2. Open the context menu with a right-click.

3. Left-click the appropriate command to select it.

Figure 5-4 Context menu for SIMOTION device

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5.8 SIMOTION SCOUT - detailed view

5.8.1 Using the detail view

When you select an element in the project navigator, the associated detail view will appear in the lower area of the workbench. A detailed view is not available for every element.

Depending on the selected element, different tabs are offered and information about the element is displayed therein.

To display the address list and the watch table, you must open them with a double-click. The detailed view then displays in the associated tabs the appropriate content for the selected element.

The tabs available are determined by the project mode (offline/online) and the active Snap-ins.

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Figure 5-5 Example of detail view

Each tab is opened just once, i.e.:

● The active tab shows the details of the selected element.

● The contents of the tab change when you select a different element.

You can maximize or minimize each tab with <Ctrl+F12>.

5.8.2 Using the symbol browser

The symbol browser is a tab in the detail view. The symbol browser displays status values of the variables for the element selected in the project navigator.

Display symbol browser

To display the symbol browser, proceed as follows:

1. Select an element in the project navigator.

2. In the detail view, select the Symbol browser tab.

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Displaying the symbol browser content continuously

To continuously display the content of the symbol browser for a selection, e.g. for the execution system, proceed as follows:

1. Click the symbol at the top right in the symbol browser view.

The active element remains displayed until this function is deactivated. To deactivate this function, click the pin again.

5.8.3 Address list

The address list is where you create I/O variables, which you then assign to a particular item of hardware. You can monitor I/O variables in the address list, and, when necessary, modify them. The I/O variables are assigned either manually or via an assignment wizard.

Opening the address list

To open the address list, proceed as follows:

1. Browse to the folder for the device in the project navigator.

2. Double-click the Address list element below the device. The address list opens in the details area.

Additional references

Further information about the address list is available in the SIMOTION SCOUT online help.

5.8.4 Watch table

With the symbol browser you can view the variables belonging to one object in your project; with the program status you can view the variables belonging to a selected monitoring area in the program. With watch tables, in contrast, you can monitor selected variables from different sources as a group (e.g. program sources, technology objects, SINAMICS drives - even on different devices). You can sort the variables in the watch table in any way you want, add comments regarding them, and combine them into groups. You can hide individual variables to make the watch table more manageable and also control variables via the watch table directly.

Creating a watch table

To create a watch table and assign your variables, proceed as follows:

1. In the project navigator, open the Monitor folder.

2. Double-click the Insert watch table entry to create a watch table.

3. Enter the name of the watch table. A watch table is created with this name in the Monitor folder.

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4. In the project navigator, click the object from which you want to move variables to the watch

table.

5. In the symbol browser, in the address list or in the expert list, select the corresponding

variable line by clicking its number in the left column.

6. From the context menu, select the Add to watch table command and the appropriate watch

table, e.g. Watch_table_1.

7. If you click the watch table, you will see from the Watch table tab of the detail view that the

selected variable is now in the watch table.

8. Alternately, you can copy-and-paste variables to the watch table or enter them from the

keyboard.

9. To monitor the variables of various objects, repeat steps 3 to 6.

You can also create a watch table directly by selecting a variable followed by Add to watch table > New watch table in the context menu.

The new watch table, containing the selected variable, is created automatically.

If you are connected to the target system, you can monitor the variable contents.

Using several watch tables (Watchtabelle_temp)

If you want to monitor several watch tables simultaneously (watch tables of different objects), create a temporary watch table.

The temporary watch table has the following properties:

● It is always called Watchtabelle_temp

● It does not save the contents when it is closed

● It can be filled using drag-and-drop

● It does not support control records

● With dropped watch tables, it does not display any control values (control checkmarks are

not set).

● Transfers the control values and control checkmarks; Create copy transfers them to the

copy of the temporary watch table.

Using a temporary watch table

1. Click Watchtabelle_temp below Monitoring in the project navigator.

The temporary watch table is displayed in the detail view.

2. Drag the required watch tables to the temporary watch table using drag-and-drop.

The watch tables are arranged one below the other.

Additional references

Detailed information on this topic is available in the SIMOTION SCOUT online help.

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5.8.5 Working with lists

You have various options to make working with lists (e.g. watch table, address list, symbol browser or expert list) more transparent and easier to configure, and also to be able to display larger data volumes in a structure. You can hide unimportant or redundant information and focus on important information. You can also transfer and group contents quickly and easily.

Additional references

Detailed information on this topic is available in the SIMOTION SCOUT online help.

5.9 SIMOTION SCOUT - language settings

Language setting of the SIMOTION SCOUT

SIMOTION SCOUT uses the language default setting in the SIMATIC Manager. You can make changes to this setting in the SIMATIC Manager via the Options > Settings... > Language menu.

German, English, French and Italian languages are currently available in SIMOTION SCOUT. If a different language is set in the SIMATIC Manager, SIMOTION SCOUT uses the English setting.

Note

Only those languages installed in STEP 7 are available.

5.10 SIMOTION SCOUT - using help

5.10.1 SIMOTION SCOUT Online Help

SIMOTION SCOUT has a comprehensive context-sensitive help. The following is a description of how to work with the help system using different examples.

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Structure of the online help window

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1 Menu bar You can use buttons in the menu bar to configure the help or display general

information.

● Click "PDF documents" to display the available function diagrams.

● Click "Use online help" to display the help page for the full text search on the "Search" tab.

2 Navigation area

In the navigation area you can navigate through the help, open the index or search through the entire help.

● Click the "Contents", "Index", or "Search" tab to navigate through the help.

● Click the "+" in front of a book to open the table of contents.

● Click a book or help page to display its contents in the contents area.

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3 Contents area The contents for the help pages selected in the navigation area are displayed

4 Link bar The header area of many help pages has a link bar. This link bar displays

in the contents area. Within the contents area, you can use symbols to display hidden information:

● Click the arrow to display or hide additional information.

● Click the minimized view to display a hidden figure.

● Click the copy symbol. The following program code will be saved automatically in the clipboard. You can then insert this in a program editor.

further information for the selected help page. The link bar contains the fol‐ lowing entries:

● In Section Links to headers of the displayed topic.

● Manuals Links to handling instructions.

● Examples Links to examples.

● Fundamentals Links to background information, such as definitions or details.

● History List of the most recently opened help pages.

● Options Link to the start page. Forwards and backwards in the previously opened help pages.

Features of online help

Features of online help To open the help: Open entire help Key <F1> Press <F1>.

Select "Help > Help topics" from the menu.

The entire help opens.

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Features of online help To open the help: Open Getting Started Select "Help > Getting Started" from the

menu.

Getting Started opens.

Help button

The context-sensitive help for the dialog opens.

Context-sensitive help <Shift+F1>

● or

Click the Help button of the associated dialog or window.

● Press <Shift+F1>.

● Click the button in the menu bar.

● or

● In the menu, select "Help > Context

The mouse pointer changes to a question mark.

● Then click with the changed mouse

The context-sensitive help for the selected entry opens.

help".

cursor on the dialog, the parameter, the input field or the menu item.

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Examples of the context-sensitive help

Help in the project navigator General help Press <Shift+F1>. Then click with the

question mark on the project navigator. The general help for the project naviga‐

tor opens.

Help for the technology ob‐ ject (only SIMOTION)

Press <Shift+F1>. Then click with the question mark on a technology object in the project navigator.

The help for this technology object opens.

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Help for the detail view General help for the symbol

browser

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Press <Shift+F1>. Then click with the question mark in the margin of the sym‐ bol browser. Alternatively, you can also open the help for the symbol browser by clicking .

The general help for the symbol brows‐ er opens.

System variables in the sym‐ bol browser

Help for alarms Press <Shift+F1>. Then click with the

In the project navigator, select the SI‐ MOTION device or the technology ob‐ ject.

The system variables of the element are displayed in the symbol browser.

Press <Shift+F1>. Then click with the question mark on the system variable in the symbol browser.

The associated help opens.

question mark on the alarm shown on the "Alarms" tab.

The help for the drive alarm or techno‐ logical alarm opens.

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Help for the expert list Configuration data Press <Shift+F1>. Then click with the

question mark on the configuration data item in the expert list.

The help opens.

System variables Press <Shift+F1>. Then click with the

question mark on the system variable in the expert list.

The help opens.

Parameters of the drives Press <Shift+F1>. Then click with the

question mark on the parameter in the expert list.

The help opens.

Help for the LAD/FBD editor (only SIMOTION) Declaration area

Editor area Press <Shift+F1>. Then click with the

Press <Shift+F1>. Then click with the question mark on a tab in the declara‐ tion area of the LAD/FBD editor.

The help opens.

question mark on an element in the ed‐ itor area of the LAD/FBD editor.

The help opens.

5.10.2 Searching in the online help

You can carry out a full-text search throughout the entire Help in the Search tab.

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With a full-text search, you have to consider certain points to ensure that the search is successful. A simple search according to subject consists of the word or expression you want to find.

To refine your search, you can use wildcard expressions, nested expressions, Boolean operators, similar word hits, the previous result list or subject titles.

To carry out a full-text search:

1. In the menu bar, select Help > Help topics or press key F1. The entire help is displayed.

2. Click the Search tab and enter the search term. You can add Boolean operators by clicking the arrow next to the input field.

Note

3. Click List subjects to start the search. The search returns a maximum of the first 500 hits.

4. Double-click the desired subject to display the Help page. The found terms are highlighted

You can also search just within the last result list, include similar word hits or only search the subject titles in the table of contents.

In the case of multiple matches, a clearer overview can be obtained by sorting them with Position , as the search results will then be arranged according to the associated topic.

Additional references

For more information regarding this topic, see the online help.

If you enter the term pages that contain the word not found. Therefore it is usually more appropriate to search with wildcards if you are not searching for a definite term, e.g.

If you want to sort the subject list, click Title, Position or Order. With many search results, it is better to sort them by position so hits are grouped together by subject matter.

on the page.

Note

If the terms are not highlighted, of if you want to turn the highlighting off, click the Options button. select Activate/deactivate search term highlighting in the menu displayed.

System

, this term is sought throughout the entire Help. Only the Help

System

are found. Compound words, e.g.

*system*

returns all the results that contain

Systemclock

system

are

5.10.3 Getting Started with SIMOTION SCOUT

Calling Getting Started with SIMOTION SCOUT

Getting Started is displayed by default when SIMOTION SCOUT is opened.

Getting Started provides an overview of how you can work with SIMOTION SCOUT. An example shows you the different steps required to create a project and introduces the configuration, programming, and diagnostic tools.

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In addition, the "New with SIMOTION V4.5" section provides an overview of which new functionalities are available in the latest version of SIMOTION.

Note

We recommend that you work through Getting Started with SIMOTION SCOUT. You will then be able to start work on more complex projects as well.

Note

Getting Started is available in two versions as of Version 4.4. The print version deals with the sample configuration based on a SIMOTION D435-2. The online help is more comprehensive. It takes account of all three SIMOTION platforms, as well as: Drive configuring with the drive wizard, testing of the drive with the drive control panel, configuring of a virtual axis.

Deactivating the Getting Started with SIMOTION SCOUT online help

To deactivate the default setting that automatically opens the online help when you launch SIMOTION SCOUT:

1. In the menu bar, select Options > Settings...

2. Click the Workbench tab.

3. Deactivate the Display "Getting started" at start checkbox.

4. Click OK.

5.10.4 Error remedy

In the online help, you can find detailed information about error messages appearing in the detail view of the SIMOTION SCOUT workbench. This is possible for technology object alarms and alarms for drive units and I/O devices.

To do this, click the Help for event button.

To call the context-sensitive help for the associated compiler error messages in the detailed view, click the button and then the question mark for the associated message.

Additional information about the error text can be found using the full-text search.

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5.11 Adding add-ons to the workbench

Add-ons in SIMOTION SCOUT

SIMOTION provides you with the option of enhancing the functionality or accommodating customer-specific requirements. You can integrate add-ons. The CamTool add-on is currently available.

Note

User interface

5.11 Adding add-ons to the workbench

More detailed information about the CamTool add-on is contained in the

CamTool

Add-ons are added to the workbench and are displayed as fully integrated:

● Menus and toolbars appear at the appropriate position in the workbench. After installation

● The working windows appear in the working area of the workbench and have tabs.

● The detail view of the workbench shows details about the currently active add-on. If the

configuration manual or the associated online help.

of add-ons, the menus are visible and the toolbars are active.

associated details are distributed over several tabs, you can select the relevant tab and place it in the foreground.

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Configuring/parameterizing

6.1 Configuration overview

In order that the machine or plant can perform the desired tasks, you must carry out the following steps with SIMOTION SCOUT:

● Create a project: The project is the generic term under which you store all of the relevant files.

● Configure hardware: Provide the SIMOTION system with information about the hardware.

● Configure technology objects (TO): Provide the SIMOTION system with information about the technologies used. SIMOTION SCOUT provides wizards for comprehensive assistance.

● Create and test open-loop and closed-loop control programs.

● Commission and optimize drives and axes.

● Test the system and utilize the diagnostic options.

SIMOTION SCOUT provides the workbench to enable you to perform these steps easily and efficiently.

6.2 SIMOTION SCOUT - basic settings

In SIMOTION SCOUT, you have the possibility of predefining various basic settings via the Options > Settings menu. Detailed information on the individual tabs and settings is provided in the SIMOTION SCOUT online help.

1. Open SIMOTION SCOUT.

2. Click the Options > Settings... menu. The Settings window opens.

3. Click the desired tab.

4. Enter the settings.

5. Click OK.

Note

Select Scripts > Additional scripts > Scripts for SIMOTION SCOUT Engineering in

Utilities&Applications

to access scripts for making useful standard settings.

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Configuring/parameterizing

6.3 Managing projects

6.3.1 SIMOTION SCOUT project

The project is the highest level in the data management hierarchy. SIMOTION SCOUT saves all data which belongs, for example, to a production machine, in the project directory. The project is therefore the sum of all data, programs, settings, etc.

The project encompasses all of the SIMOTION devices, drives, etc., that belong to a machine. The axes, external encoders, path objects, cams, technology, and programs are assigned hierarchically to the respective devices. This hierarchical structure is displayed in the project navigator.

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6.3.2 Creating a new project

To create a new project

1. Open SIMOTION SCOUT from the Start menu on the Windows desktop Start > All Programs > Siemens Automation > SIMATIC > STEP 7 > SIMOTION SCOUT (Windows

7). Or double-click the SIMOTION SCOUT icon on your PC desktop. SIMOTION SCOUT starts the workbench and the online help Getting Started SIMOTION SCOUT.

2. In the workbench menu bar, select Project > New. The New Project window opens.

Note

SIMOTION SCOUT creates a directory with the selected name. All files relevant to the project are stored in this directory.

Directory names and file names are shortened to 8 characters. If you assign longer names, they are displayed in SIMOTION SCOUT. However, these names are only managed with 8 characters in the Explorer.

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6.3 Managing projects

Special characters may not be used.

Figure 6-1 Creating a new project

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3. Enter the following data in the dialog window:

– Name:

Select a name for the project.

– Storage location (path):

The default storage location (path), where the new project is to be stored, is displayed here.

4. Click OK to confirm.

The new project appears in the project navigator with an icon and its full name. The associated tree is expanded.

Figure 6-2 Workbench with new project

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The following entries are located beneath the project name in the project navigator:

● Insert SIMOTION device element. Double-click this icon to select the required SIMOTION device, create and configure a new subnet and insert the new device in the HW Config program.

Figure 6-3 Insert SIMOTION device

● Insert single drive unit element. Double-click this icon to insert and commission a standalone drive (e.g. MM4 Basic). Although this drive cannot be linked to or configured in the master system of the project using a PROFIBUS DP connection, it appears in the project navigator within the project.

● Folder labeled LIBRARIES

● Folder labeled MONITORING

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6.3.3 Open project

To open a project saved on the hard disk of the PC:

You can open projects that SIMOTION SCOUT has stored locally (e.g. on the hard disk).

1. Select the Project > Open menu.

2. In the User projects tab, select the desired project. If the project you want is not stored according to the default path: Click Browse... and follow the instructions on the screen.

3. Click OK to confirm.

If you want to open a project that was created in an older version, a message appears asking whether the project should be converted to the newer version. This function is available since SIMOTION SCOUT Version V3.1.

Note

The Save as... function saves all previously made changes with a new name (as of V4.4).

Figure 6-4 Opening a project stored on the hard disk

Note

The workbench displays one project at a time.

If you want to display two projects at the same time, e.g. in order to copy/paste parts of a project, start SIMOTION SCOUT a second time.

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6.3.4 Saving and compiling

SIMOTION SCOUT distinguishes three commands in the main project menu that act differently when saving or saving and compiling:

● Save

● Save and compile changes

● Save and recompile all

Note

The project must be saved and compiled first before the download. For the default setting of SIMOTION SCOUT, these steps are performed automatically during the download.

Save

The project is saved to the hard disk. The changes are accepted into the project. No further processes (such as compilation or consistency checking) are triggered for the project.

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Save and compile changes

On this command, the whole project is searched for changes. If a source is found which has been changed or has no compilation results, this and any linked sources are compiled and saved (e.g. during an FB call). Therefore only the changes are compiled. Use this command when performing your day-to-day tasks within a SCOUT version.

Save and recompile all

All sources of the entire project are recompiled with this command.

The Save and recompile all command is suitable if you are entirely sure that all the old data from older SCOUT versions has been removed and should be replaced with new compilation results. The command incorporates the following steps:

● Project-wide deletion of all compilation results

● Recompilation of all objects

Use this command if you specifically want to convert a project from an earlier SCOUT version to a later one. This involves accepting all the error correction and optimization elements in the new SCOUT. However in this case, the compilation results in the SIMOTION SCOUT and SIMOTION RT become inconsistent. The project navigator and object comparison feature then display the objects as "inconsistent" in ONLINE mode. You can only debug the project if you have loaded the entire project to the target system.

Note

The compilation results remain consistent provided there were no error messages and the compiler has not been changed.

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Note

Libraries are compiled only for the device versions in which they are used.

6.3.5 Performing a consistency check

Checking the project for consistency and compiling the project

Before you download the project to the target system, the program sources must be compiled without error and the consistency ensured. In this process, I/O addresses or TO configurations are checked, for example.

1. Select the Project > Save and compile all menu.

2. SIMOTION SCOUT compiles all the changed sources.

3. Select the Project > Check consistency menu.

SIMOTION SCOUT checks, for example, whether all technology objects have been configured and that the source files have been compiled without errors.

To compile all programs automatically before a download and to check the consistency, the Compile all programs before loading and Check consistency before loading checkboxes must be activated via Options > Settings on the Download tab.

For further information, please refer to the online help for SIMOTION SCOUT.

6.3.6 Archiving and backing up projects on memory cards

Procedure

In SIMOTION SCOUT, you can back up your project to the memory card as a *.zip file.

Proceed as follows to archive the SIMOTION project on the memory card:

1. Open SIMOTION SCOUT and select the Project -> Archive -> Normal... menu command.

2. In the Archive dialog, select the SIMOTION project and save it to your drive (PG/PC).

3. Open the project.

4. Go online with SIMOTION.

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5. In the project navigator, select the SIMOTION device and execute the Target system ->

Load -> Save archived project on card ... -> Normal ... or Reduced ... menu command (see below).

6. In the dialog that is displayed, select the project and click Open. This saves the project to

the CompactFlash Card as Project.zip in the directory USER\SIMOTION\HMI\PRJLOG.

Note

If you want to load the current project from the card, select the Target system > Copy archived project from card to PG/PC... menu command.

Prerequisite is that you have backed up the project with Save archive project on card... each time a change was made.

Reducing the project archive

If, for example, you want to send a project as an e-mail, the normal archived and zipped archives are too large.

You can influence the archiving of projects with the Project > Archive > Reduced ... function.

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● Remove data from the archive to reduce the file size.

● Divide the archive into packets, so that you can create several ZIP files that are combined

again when dearchiving.

For further information, please refer to the online help for SIMOTION SCOUT.

Additional references

Detailed information on loading data to the target device can be found in the

SCOUT Basic Functions

Function Manual.

6.3.7 Exporting and importing a project in XML format

A log of the export or import is displayed in the XML export/import status display tab in the detail view. The XML export log also contains a link to the exported file. Double-click this link to view the exported project data in the Internet browser.

Note

Projects are exported and imported version-neutral. However, if a project has version-specific properties, related errors may occur following import into another SCOUT version, e.g. when compiling ST programs.

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Exporting project/objects in XML format

To export the entire project data in XML format:

1. Select Project > Save and export. The Export Project window with the XML export/import status display tab opens.

2. Select a target directory by clicking the Browse button. If you do not change the path, the export files are saved in the current project folder as standard. See also "Export of projects".

3. Click OK to confirm. The files in the target directory are deleted and the export of the project data is started. On completion of export, the successfully completed export and the target path are displayed in the XML export/import status display tab of the detail view.

4. Click the link silhouetted in blue to obtain more precise information about the exported project.

Importing an XML file

Select the file of the technology object / device in XML format to be imported to a new project. As import file, always select the XML file which has the name of the technology object / device. Normally the exported file is displayed in this field so that you only have to perform the following steps when you want to import another file.

To select the import file:

1. Click Browse to the right of the text field. A window opens.

2. Select the XML file that is to be imported. Only a technology object that is completely available can be imported. Always select the XML file which has the name of the previously exported technology object as the import file. If it is not possible to import the selected file, the import is aborted.

3. Click Open to confirm. The window closes and the source path is displayed.

Additional references

Please refer to the online help on this subject

6.3.8 Searching in the project

In the open project, you can search all the project data for variables or any text.

If you select a variable search, you can also search within the ST sources. All global and local variables at the declaration and use points are recognized.

Open the dialog using Edit > Search in project... on the menu bar or by using the shortcut Ctrl + Shift + F.

The results are displayed in the Search results tab of the detail view.

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Figure 6-5 Searching in the project

Searching in CPU/Libraries only If the "Search only in CPU/Library" checkbox is activated, a selection list of all the CPUs and

user-defined libraries in the project appears. You can select one to search in this CPU/Library only.

For more information regarding this topic, see the online help.

Local search You can search locally for a specific text in the various editors and the declaration tables. To

start searching locally, open the search function with the Ctrl+F shortcut key while the current focus is on an editor (e.g. MCC) or the editor window for global and unit-global declarations and connections.

The

SIMOTION MCC Motion Control Chart Programming and Operating Manual

contains

further information on local searches.

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6.3.9 Replacing in the project

The Replace in project function is based on the Search in project function.

Open the dialog using Edit > Replace in project... on the menu bar or with the shortcut Ctrl + Shift + G.

When you carry out a replacement, both the results found and the replacement term are displayed in the "Search result" tab of the "detail view". The text can be edited again here.

Use the Replace button to replace all search results selected using the checkbox.

Boundary conditions:

● Only text can be entered.

● Replaced texts cannot be undone.

More information on this topic is available in:

● Online help.

Local replace You can search locally for a specific text in the various editors and the declaration tables, and

replace this text with freely selected text. To start the local replacement process, select the Ctrl +H shortcut key while the current focus is on an editor (e.g. the MCC editor) or the editor window for global and unit-global declarations and connections.

6.3.10 Printing projects

You can print various parts of a project or view them in the print preview in order to, for example, document settings, data, etc. The part to be printed depends on the element selected in the project navigator or the window active in the working area.

● An element is selected in the project navigator or a window is active in the working area. The data of the associated technology object, MCC chart, etc. is printed.

● The detail view is active. The data of the active tab of the detail view is printed.

● The project is selected in the project navigator. All data of the project (e.g. programs, execution system, technology objects) is printed.

Note

If you select Print or Print preview in the Project menu, the print dialog or the print preview is displayed immediately. If you select the context menu for Print or Print preview of the selected element in the project navigator, a window is displayed in which you can activate the components to be printed. If, for example, you only want to print certain parts of a technology object, select Print in the context menu.

For further information, please refer to the online help for SIMOTION SCOUT.

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6.4 Configuring devices

6.4.1 Adding a SIMOTION device

You have created a project in SIMOTION SCOUT. The project navigator on the left of the SIMOTION SCOUT workbench is open. To insert a device, double-click the Insert SIMOTION device entry below the name of your project in the project navigator. The following dialog opens:

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Figure 6-6 Insert SIMOTION device

Select the device platform you are working with at Device. The characteristics of the relevant platform then appear under Device characteristic.

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At SIMOTION Version, select the firmware version of the device used.

Note

The selected firmware version must match the firmware version on the memory card of the SIMOTION device. Otherwise, you will receive an error message when going online with the device.

If the Open HW Config option is selected, the hardware configuration (Page 79) opens after the device has been inserted. Click OK to confirm.

Once you have created a SIMOTION device in the project via the Insert SIMOTION device element, the hardware configuration (HW Config) opens automatically. In HW Config, you inform the SIMOTION system which hardware is present; for example:

● Type of the SIMOTION device

● Type of the I/O modules

● Type of the drives

In addition, you also specify which parameters the SIMOTION system should use, e.g.:

● Configuration of the SIMOTION device

● Configuration of the PROFIBUS/PROFINET

● Assignment of the hardware to PROFIBUS/PROFINET

The following sections explain how to use the HW Config tool:

● How to insert objects from the hardware catalog.

● How to edit objects.

● How to replace or delete objects.

6.4.1.1 Starting HW Config

HW Config can be started, e.g. to add a drive to the PROFIBUS.

To start HW Config:

● Double-click the appropriate SIMOTION device in the project navigator or

● Select the appropriate device in the project navigator and confirm your selection in the Open HW configuration context menu or

● Highlight the appropriate device in the project navigator and click Edit > Open object in the menu bar.

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6.4.1.2 The HW Config program

The HW Config program is displayed as follows:

● A hardware catalog window

● A working window that is split into two:

– In the upper half, you can see the rack or station frame with the CPU already inserted

automatically in slot 2 (example for C240). Insert the objects from the hardware catalog and edit them here.

– In the lower half, you can see detailed information about the selected objects.

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Figure 6-7 HW Config with opened hardware catalog and the CPU previously inserted in the

module

6.4.1.3 HW Config: Opening the hardware catalog

You can open the hardware catalog in the following ways:

● Select the Insert > Insert object menu.

● Select the View > Catalog menu.

For further information, see Section Inserting a drive (Page 88).

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6.4.1.4 SIMOTION devices in the hardware catalog

You can find the SIMOTION devices in the corresponding directories of the hardware catalog in HW Config. With SIMOTION D, the SINAMICS version is selected in addition to the SIMOTION version. The SIMOTION version determines whether one or more SINAMICS versions are available.

Adding interfaces

After you have inserted the SIMOTION device, the dialog for configuring the interfaces opens

Note

With SIMOTION D, the PROFIBUS subnet PROFIBUS Integrated DP master system is created and configured automatically. The user may neither configure nor select it!

Figure 6-8 Hardware configuration of a D4x5

Detailed information on the configuration of the SIMOTION device is contained in the corresponding documentation for the SIMOTION devices.

6.4.2 Selecting technology packages

The technology packages (e.g. TP CAM, TP PATH, DCBlib) are available in various versions for installation purposes.

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You can only use the functions of the technology objects selected if the technology objects are available in the target system. You can select the technology packages and their product versions (as well as the service packs and hotfix versions) for each SIMOTION device.

In the Select Technology Packages window, you can adopt a more selective approach when choosing the technology packages you want to use. To open this window, right-click a SIMOTION device in the project navigator. Then select the Select Technology Packages command in the context menu.

Figure 6-9 Selecting technology packages

Note

Device diagnostics can provide information on which technology package product version has been loaded to a CPU.

Loading technology packages to the target device

Technology packages are only loaded to the target device if no technology package has been loaded so far. If a technology package version changes, the technology package must be explicitly reloaded to the target device. Proceed as follows:

1. Select Project > Download to target system in SIMOTION SCOUT.

2. Click Additional CPU options in the Download to target system dialog.

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3. Select the option Replace product versions of the technology packages.

4. Click OK to confirm.

For further information, please refer to the online help for SIMOTION SCOUT.

6.4.3 Connecting to the target system

6.4.3.1 Installing the interface card

Installing the interface card in the PG/PC

Communication between a SIMOTION device and a PG/PC requires an interface card for PROFIBUS or an Ethernet interface. PGs already have both, but PCs may need an interface card to be installed. The PG/PC is used for configuration, parameter assignment, programming, and testing.

● Install the interface card in the PG/PC according to the manufacturer's installation instructions.

● Install the appropriate drivers on the PG/PC.

● Connect the interface card to the interface of the SIMOTION device indicated below using a suitable cable.

Table 6-1 Interface assignment for SIMOTION devices

SIMOTION device Interface As supplied SIMOTION C230‑2 / C240 X8 DP1

X9 DP2 / MPI X7 (Ethernet) IP address: 169.254.11.22

SIMOTION C240 PN X8 DP1

X9 DP2 / MPI X7 (Ethernet) IP address: 169.254.11.22

X11 (1 PROFINET interface with 3 ports)

SIMOTION P350 X101 DP1

X102 DP2 / MPI Ethernet IP address: 169.254.11.22

PROFIBUS address 2, baud rate 1.5 Mbit/s PROFIBUS address 2, baud rate 1.5 Mbit/s

Subnet: 255.255.0.0 PROFIBUS address 2, baud rate 1.5 Mbit/s PROFIBUS address 2, baud rate 1.5 Mbit/s

Subnet: 255.255.0.0 Supplied without IP address and subnet

PROFIBUS address 2, baud rate 1.5 Mbit/s PROFIBUS address 2, baud rate 1.5 Mbit/s

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SIMOTION device Interface As supplied SIMOTION P320-4 X1 Onboard Ethernet 1 Access to/from Windows:

IP address: 169.254.11.21 Subnet: 255.255.0.0

Access to/from SIMOTION P Runtime: IP address: 169.254.11.22 Subnet: 255.255.0.0

X3 PROFINET onboard interface with 3 ports

SIMOTION D4x5 X126 DP1

X136 DP2 / MPI X120 IE1/ OP

(Ethernet) X130 IE2/ NET

(Ethernet) With optionally inserted CBE30:

X1400 (one PROFINET interface with 4 ports)

SIMOTION D4x5-2 DP X126 DP

X136 DP/MPI X120 P1 PN/IE-OP

(Ethernet) X127 P1 PN/IE

(Ethernet) X130 P1 PN/IE-NET

(Ethernet)

SIMOTION D4x5-2 DP/PN X126 DP

X136 DP/MPI

X127 P1 PN/IE (Ethernet)

X130 P1 PN/IE-NET (Ethernet)

X150 P1-P3 PN (1 PROFINET interface with 3 ports)

With the optional inserted CBE30-2: X1400 (1 PROFINET interface

with 4 ports) SIMOTION D410 DP X21 DP PROFIBUS address 2, baud rate 1.5 Mbit/s SIMOTlON D410 PN X200 and X201

(1 PROFINET interface with

2 ports) SIMOTION D410‑2 DP X21 DP/MPI

X24 DP

X127 P1 PN/IE

(Ethernet)

Supplied without IP address and subnet

PROFIBUS address 2, baud rate 1.5 Mbit/s PROFIBUS address 2, baud rate 1.5 Mbit/s IP address: 192.168.214.1

Subnet: 255.255.255.0 IP address: 169.254.11.22

Subnet: 255.255.0.0 Supplied without IP address and subnet

PROFIBUS address 2, baud rate 1.5 Mbit/s PROFIBUS address 2, baud rate 1.5 Mbit/s Supplied without IP address

and subnet IP address: 169.254.11.22

Subnet mask: 255.255.0.0 Supplied without IP address and subnet

PROFIBUS address 2, baud rate 1.5 Mbit/s PROFIBUS address 2, baud rate 1.5 Mbit/s

IP address: 169.254.11.22 Subnet mask: 255.255.0.0

Supplied without IP address and subnet

PROFIBUS address 2, baud rate 1.5 Mbit/s PROFIBUS address 2, baud rate 1.5 Mbit/s

IP address: 169.254.11.22 Subnet mask: 255.255.0.0

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SIMOTION device Interface As supplied SIMOTION D410‑2 DP/PN X21 DP/MPI PROFIBUS address 2, baud rate 1.5 Mbit/s

X127 P1 PN/IE (Ethernet)

X150 P1, P2 (1 PROFINET interface with 2 ports)

IP address: 169.254.11.22 Subnet mask: 255.255.0.0

Supplied without IP address and subnet

6.4.3.2 Set PG/PC interface

Setting interfaces

Proceed as follows:

1. Start SIMOTION SCOUT.

2. Select the Options > Set PG/PC interface menu. The Set PG/PC Interface window opens.

Figure 6-10 Set PG/PC interface (example)

3. Select the access point of the application.

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4. Click Select.

The Install/Remove Interfaces window opens.

Figure 6-11 Installing/uninstalling interfaces

5. Select the module to be installed.

6. Click Install.

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7. Click Close to exit the dialog.

8. Confirm the settings by clicking OK.

Installing/uninstalling other interfaces Proceed as follows to install or uninstall additional interfaces:

1. In the Set PG/PC Interface window, select S7ONLINE as the access point of the application.

2. Click Select at Add/remove interfaces.

3. In the left-hand field, select the interface that you want to install, and click Install.

Or select the interface that you want to uninstall in the right-hand field and click Uninstall.

4. Click Close.

5. Select the interface to be used in the Used interface parameterization field.

The list of the used interface parameterization will be taken from SIMATIC STEP 7. With the PC Adapter (Auto) setting, the interface to which the PG/PC is connected is examined. This function automatically determines the current parameterization of the respective interface. Detailed information on the individual interfaces of the SIMOTION devices can be found in the relevant commissioning manuals.

6. Click Properties to parameterize the interface.

7. Click OK to confirm.

6.4.3.3 Specifying the access point

Selecting the access point

The addresses for a device to go online depend on the access point S7ONLINE or the alternative access point DEVICE.

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Depending on the selected access point, you can go online via different interfaces.

Proceed as follows to select the access point:

1. Open the project.

2. Select the SIMOTION device in the project navigator.

3. Right-click and select Properties... in the context menu. The Properties - [CPU] window opens.

4. Go to the Device / access point tab. You can select the access point and specify the addresses.

5. Click OK to close the dialog.

6.4.3.4 Communication via PROFIBUS DP

PROFIBUS is a powerful, open, and robust bus system, which guarantees trouble-free communication. The system is fully standardized, which enables trouble-free connection of standardized components from a variety of manufacturers. Configuration, commissioning, and troubleshooting can be carried out from any side. This results in user-defined communication relationships that are very versatile, simple to implement, and easy to change.

The high-speed, cyclic exchange of data with field devices (distributed I/O) is carried out via the PROFIBUS DP protocol. Expansion of the protocol to include isochronous mode also integrates the drive components into communication via PROFIBUS DP. The individual components can be connected via the integrated interfaces, connections, interface modules or communications processors. Important information on communication with PROFIBUS is contained in the following catalog: SIMOTION, SINAMICS S120 and Motors for Production Machines, PM 21 Catalog

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The following PROFIBUS DP subnet applications are possible:

● PROFIBUS DP isochronous

Compatible extension to the standard PROFIBUS DP:

– Equidistance (constant synchronous bus cycle clock) enables synchronized time slices

for master/slave applications.

– Data exchange broadcast enables slave-to-slave communication.

Digital drives (e.g. SINAMICS, MICROMASTER 4xx, ...) can be connected via PROFIBUS DP. In order to be able to operate the SIMOTION device with two isochronous PROFIBUS DP subnets, isochronous mode and the same bus cycle must be set. The cycle clock of the subnet of the second PROFIBUS interface is synchronized to the cycle clock of the subnet of the first PROFIBUS interface. If the bus cycle does not agree, the second PROFIBUS interface of the SIMOTION device will be operated as a PROFIBUS DP subnet.

● PROFIBUS DP (MPI)

Standard PROFIBUS DP with DP-V0 and optional DP-V1 or DP-V2 functionality.

– For the connection of distributed I/Os

– For the connection to a higher-level automation system

– For the connection of HMI devices

– For the connection to the SCOUT engineering system

6.4.3.5 Ethernet communication

SIMOTION devices can also be connected to a PG/PC via Industrial Ethernet. Industrial Ethernet is a communication network with a transmission rate of 1 Gbit/s.

For additional information, refer to the Manual "SIMATIC NET Industrial Twisted Pair and Fiber Optic Networks." See the

SIMOTION Documentation Overview

Examples for the use of Industrial Ethernet:

● For the connection of HMI devices

● For connection to the SCOUT engineering system

● For communication via UDP (User Datagram Protocol)

● TCP/IP

● IT DIAG

6.4.3.6 Communication via PROFINET

for the Article No.

SIMOTION devices can be connected to a PROFINET subnet via interface modules or the onboard PROFINET interface. With PROFINET IO IRT/RT, IT services can be performed in parallel to realtime communication via an Ethernet cable. PROFINET IO supports parallel operation of:

● IRT (isochronous realtime Ethernet)

● RT (realtime Ethernet)

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● TCP/IP, UDP, http ... (standard Ethernet services)

● For mixed operation of IRT and RT it has to be observed that the IRT-compatible devices must form an IRT domain, i.e. there must not be any non-IRT devices on the data transmission link between the IRT devices.

Additional references

Please refer to the following documents on this subject

● SIMOTION D4x5 Commissioning and Hardware Installation Manual

● SIMOTION D4x5-2 Commissioning and Hardware Installation Manual

● SIMOTION D410 Commissioning Manual

● SIMOTION D410-2 Commissioning and Hardware Installation Manual

● SIMOTION P320-4 E / P320-4 S Commissioning and Hardware Installation Manual

● SIMOTION C Operating Instructions

● SIMOTION Communication System Manual

and the SIMOTION SCOUT online help.

6.4.4 Inserting a drive

6.4.4.1 Drives with SIMOTION

Note the following:

Drives must be differentiated between:

● Drives that are connected to PROFIBUS/PROFINET

● Drives that are connected directly to the SIMOTION device

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The following applies to drives connected to PROFIBUS/PROFINET:

● Only drives that meet the requirements of PROFIdrive profile V3.0 can be connected:

– SINAMICS

– MICROMASTER (PROFIBUS only)

– COMBIMASTER 411 (PROFIBUS only)

– MASTERDRIVES (MC, VC) (PROFIBUS only)

– SIMODRIVE 611U (PROFIBUS only)

– SIMODRIVE POSMO (CA, CD, SI) (PROFIBUS only)

– ADI4 (analog drive interface for 4 axes)

– IM 174 (interface module for 4 axes)

● These drives are taken into the hardware configuration.

● The drives of the SINAMICS and MICROMASTER drive families can be configured,

assigned parameters, and commissioned with SIMOTION SCOUT.

All analog drives can be connected via one of the four analog interfaces on the SIMOTION C230‑2/C240 or via the ADI4 and IM174 PROFIBUS module.

● These drives are inserted into the project via the hardware configuration.

● The SIMOTION device requires only the actual values from the encoder at the input and

issues the setpoints at the analog output.

● The drives must be configured, assigned parameters, and commissioned directly on the

corresponding device.

With SIMOTION D, drives on SINAMICS Integrated are not inserted via the HW Config. For more detailed information, see the

D Commissioning and Hardware Installation Manual.

6.4.4.2 Inserting a SINAMICS drive on PROFIBUS DP

Initial situation

● The SIMOTION device is created in SIMOTION SCOUT

● A PROFIBUS subnet has been configured, for example, as PROFIBUS DP isochronous

(by selecting Edit > Isochronous operation)

● The subnet interface is the master on this subnet of the SIMOTION device

Proceed as follows:

1. Open the PROFIBUS DP folder in the hardware catalog.

2. Open the SINAMICS subfolder.

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3. Use drag-and-drop to drag an entry to the isochronous PROFIBUS subnet of the SIMOTION device.

4. Double-click the SINAMICS drive Properties to open them and set a cycle clock.

Figure 6-12 Inserting a SINAMICS drive

6.4.4.3 Inserting a SINAMICS drive on PROFINET IO

Initial situation

● The SIMOTION device is created in SIMOTION SCOUT

● A PROFINET IO system and an Ethernet subnet are configured

Proceed as follows:

1. Open the HW Config of the SIMOTION device.

2. Open the PROFINET IO / Drives / SINAMICS folder in the hardware catalog.

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3. Select the SINAMICS S120 CBE20 drive.

4. Use drag-and-drop to drag the drive to the PROFINET IO subnet of the SIMOTION device.

Figure 6-13 Inserting a SINAMICS drive with PROFINET

Configuration for PROFINET IRT

Information for the configuration of PROFINET IRT is contained in the Communications System Manual, Inserting and Configuring SINAMICS S120 section, as well as at the FAQ SIMOTION & SINAMICS: Distributed synchronous operation and isochronous mode via PROFINET IRT

6.4.4.4 Commissioning the drives

Drives that can be commissioned with SIMOTION SCOUT

You can use SIMOTION SCOUT to assign parameters to the following drives:

● SINAMICS

● MICROMASTER

● COMBIMASTER 411

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For all other drives or for third-party drives, the appropriate commissioning program for the specific drive must be used. If required, you must commission these drives directly on the drive.

Table 6-2 Commissioning of various drives

Drive Connection Commissioning SINAMICS S110, S120,

S150, G110 CPM100, G120, G130, G150, GM150

SINAMICS S120 PROFINET With SIMOTION SCOUT or

MICROMASTER 410 analog interface With SIMOTION SCOUT or

MICROMASTER 420/430/440

COMBIMASTER 411 PROFIBUS DP or

SIMODRIVE 611U PROFIBUS DP or analog

MASTERDRIVES MC, VC PROFIBUS DP or analog

SIMODRIVE POSMO CA; CD, SI

Third-party drives Analog interface or

PROFIBUS DP or analog interface

analog interface

interface

PROFIBUS DP With SIMOCOM U or

PROFIBUS DP accord‐ ing to PROFIdrive profile V3.02

With SIMOTION SCOUT or STARTER

STARTER

DRIVE ES Basic or STARTER With SIMOTION SCOUT or DRIVE ES Basic or STARTER With SIMOTION SCOUT or DRIVE ES Basic or STARTER With SIMOCOM U or DRIVE ES Basic With SIMOVIS or DRIVE ES Basic

DRIVE ES Basic With commissioning tool supplied by the

manufacturer

Note

If the Drive-ES Basic commissioning program is installed, it can be called by SIMOTION SCOUT in the project navigator via Commissioning.

6.4.4.5 SINAMICS S120 on SIMOTION

STARTER functionality in SIMOTION SCOUT

It is possible to parameterize drives directly with SIMOTION SCOUT. The following example describes how to insert a SINAMICS drive in SIMOTION SCOUT.

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Requirements:

● SIMOTION SCOUT has been installed on the PG/PC

● A SIMOTION SCOUT has been created

Note

You can create the SINAMICS drive with PROFIBUS or PROFINET.

You must execute the following steps:

● Insert SIMOTION device

● Configure SINAMICS

Commissioning in SIMOTION SCOUT

1. Open the SIMOTION project in SIMOTION SCOUT.

2. Double-click Insert SIMOTION device.

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3. Select a SIMOTION device.

4. Select the variant.

5. Click OK to confirm.

6. Select the PROFIBUS interface or Ethernet.

If you have selected Ethernet, select the interface parameterization of the PG/PC.

7. Click OK to confirm.

8. With SIMOTION C and P only: Insert a SINAMICS device (see Inserting a drive (Page 88)).

9. Select Station > Save and compile in the HW Config and then close HW Config.

10.Open the structure tree of the SIMOTION device in the project navigator.

11.Open the structure tree of the drive (SINAMICS or SINAMICS_Integrated) in the project

navigator.

12.Double-click Configure drive unit.

The Configuration - Option Module window opens.

13.Run through the drive wizard.

The STARTER functionality now starts in SIMOTION SCOUT.

The configuring of the SINAMICS Integrated drive for SIMOTION D is described in the SIMOTION D Commissioning and Hardware Installation Manuals.

Note

You can insert a standalone drive (e.g. SINAMICS S120) with the "Insert single drive unit" element in the project navigator. It is commissioned using wizards in the working area of the workbench that contains the STARTER functionality.

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6.4.4.6 Configuring the infeed

Overview

The integrated SINAMICS control unit only starts the drive when the infeed is ready. The project must therefore know the interface via which the drive receives the ready signal of the infeed.

Two cases must be distinguished here:

● Infeed with DRIVE‑CLiQ interface If an infeed with DRIVE‑CLiQ connection has already been created, the ready signal of the infeed (r0863.0) is automatically interconnected with "Infeed operation, p0864" of the drive when drives are inserted (only applies to drives that are attached to the same drive unit as the infeed). Further information about the infeed with the DRIVE-CLiQ interface is contained in the SIMOTION D Commissioning and Hardware Installation Manuals.

● Infeed without DRIVE‑CLiQ interface If you are using an infeed without a DRIVE-CLiQ interface, e.g. a Smart Line Module, you must wire the ready signal of the infeed via terminals. The following section describes the procedure.

Configure the infeed without a DRIVE-CLiQ interface

Interconnecting the ready signal of the infeed

An infeed without DRIVE‑CLiQ interface provides the ready signal (p0863.0) via an output terminal. In the project, you specify on which input (r0722) of SINAMICS Integrated the signal is active. The drive supplied by the infeed uses the signal as a ready signal (p0864).

Note

A drive on SINAMICS Integrated of a SIMOTION D can only be moved if the infeed is ready.

Requirements

● You have configured a drive.

● SIMOTION SCOUT is in online mode.

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In the next step, in order to wire the ready signal of the infeed (terminal "DO: Ready" of the infeed) with the DI 0 of the D4x5-2, proceed as follows in case you have not already established the interconnection during processing using the drive wizard:

1. Navigate in the project navigator to the Drives folder and double-click Configuration below

the drive.

Figure 6-14 Configuring a drive

2. Click in the working area on the Configure DDS button with the yellow background.

Figure 6-15 Configuring DDS

The drive wizard opens.

3. Click Next in the drive wizard until you reach the dialog Configuration -

SINAMICS_Integrated - BICO power unit.

4. In the input field p0864, select the digital input (e.g. DI 0) to which the ready signal of the

infeed is wired.

Figure 6-16 BICO interconnection

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5. Click Next. Run through all the other dialogs without change until the final Summary dialog.

6. Click Finish. Thus, the configuration is finished.

6.4.4.7 Testing the drive with the drive control panel

Drive control panel

The drive control panel is used to control and monitor individual drives. With the drive control panel, you can traverse drives and can:

● Test each part of the system individually before the drives are traversed in a coordinated manner by means of a program.

● Test in a fault situation whether the individual drives can be traversed by the drive control panel at all, or whether there are already problems here.

WARNING

Requirements

This software may be used only when the associated safety instructions are observed! The non-observance can cause injury to persons or damage to material!

The function is released exclusively for commissioning, diagnostic and service purposes. The function should generally only be used by authorized technicians. The safety shutdowns from the higher-level control have no effect.

The Stop with preconfigured braking ramp function is not guaranteed in all operating states. Therefore, there must be an EMERGENCY STOP circuit in the hardware. The appropriate measures must be taken by the user.

● You have created and fully configured a drive in the project.

● You have stored and compiled the project. The project is consistent.

● SIMOTION SCOUT is in online mode.

● The project with the drive parameterization has been loaded to the target system.

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Opening the drive control panel

To open the drive control panel, proceed as follows:

1. In the project navigator, navigate to the drive unit and open the Drives folder.

2. Open the Commissioning entry and double-click Control panel.

The drive control panel opens in the detail view.

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Figure 6-17 Drive control panel

Using the drive control panel

Assuming control priority To assume control priority, proceed as follows:

1. Click the

n=.

2. Click the button to show the diagnostics area in order to display and evaluate the defined

parameters. You can determine the status of the required enables by clicking the Diagnostics button.

3. In the selection list, select the drive that you want to control or monitor using the PG/PC,

SINAMICS_Integrated_1 - SERVO_03 in the example.

4. Specify the parameters that you want to display in the selection lists on the bottom right-

hand side of the diagnostics area. The values are displayed below.

button to show the control area in order to test the motor speed specified at

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5. Select Assume control priority to establish the connection to the PG/PC. The Assume control priority dialog is displayed.

Figure 6-18 Assuming control priority

6. Consider the following infeed options for the type of connection you are using.

– If you are using an infeed with a DRIVE-CLiQ interface, select the infeed for which the

control priority is to be assumed at Infeed in the Assume control priority dialog. Activate the Infeed option if the infeed control priority is to be assumed and activated.

– If you are using an infeed without a DRIVE-CLiQ interface, you must interconnect the

Infeed operation signal (drive parameter p0864) yourself. In this case, the dialog does not contain any fields for selecting infeed.

– If the signal of the Closed-loop control operation infeed is already BICO interconnected

with the drive, the infeed is specified permanently. No selection is possible in the dialog, the fields are grayed out.

7. Observe the safety regulations and confirm with Accept.

The PG/PC has the control priority; the button caption has changed to Return control priority.

Note

You can also stop the drive at any time by pressing the SPACEBAR.

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Activating the infeed To switch on the infeed, proceed as follows:

1. Click the button for more information.

Activating enables To activate the enables, proceed as follows:

1. Activate the Enables option to enable the drive.

The ON and OFF buttons and are activated and the enable states are indicated by the LEDs. Click the "Diagnostics" button to show any missing enables.

Testing the drive To test the drive, proceed as follows:

1. Specify a speed setpoint in the n= field.

2. Use the slider to set the current speed setpoint in relation to the maximum speed

setpoint (100%).

Result

3. Click the green switch to start the drive.

Or click the switch to control the drive in jog mode. The motion continues as long as you keep the switch pressed. In the diagnostics area you can monitor the set speed/torque as well as the actual speed/ torque.

Exiting the drive control panel To exit the drive control panel, proceed as follows:

1. Click the red button to stop the drive.

2. Deactivate the Enables option.

The LEDs are grayed out.

3. Deactivate the infeed. To do this, click Infeed on/off.

4. Click the Return control priority button to return the control priority of the control panel.

5. On the menu bar, select Project > Disconnect from target system to switch to offline mode.

The drive can be operated. The drive configuration is complete.

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6.5 Creating and testing an axis

6.5.1 TO axis technology object

Note

You create the technology object (TO) axis in SIMOTION SCOUT TIA.

You can create the axis both in offline and online mode.

Technology objects represent the respective real objects, e.g. a position axis, in the controller.

The technology object axis offers the user a technological view of the drive and the encoder (actuator and sensor) and provides technological functions, such as communication with the drive, actual value processing, position control and positioning functionality. It executes control and motion commands and indicates states and actual values.

Requirements

Axis technologies

If you want to insert a real axis, you require a functional drive.

If you want to insert a virtual axis, you do not require a functional drive.

Note Virtual axis

All axis types can also be virtual axes, i.e. they do not control real drives but are used as auxiliary axes, e.g. as a leading axis for several following axes (line shaft).

You can use the following axis technologies:

● Speed-controlled axis Motion control is performed using a speed specification without position control.

● Positioning axis Motions are position-controlled.

● Synchronous axis The synchronous axis creates a grouping of the following axis and synchronous object.

● Path axis The path axis type can be interconnected with a path object. The path object can be used to calculate and traverse a linear, circular or polynomial path in the 2D/3D coordinate system for at least two path axes and up to three path axes.

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Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Table of contents

Preface

1.1 Validity

1.2 Sections in this manual

1.4 Hotline and Internet addresses

1.3 SIMOTION Documentation

Fundamental safety instructions

2.1 General safety instructions

2.2 Industrial security

2.3 Danger to life due to software manipulation when using removable storage media

Introduction

3.1 Content of the configuring manual

3.2 SIMOTION SCOUT engineering system

3.3 SIMOTION hardware platforms

3.4 Programming languages

3.4.1 Programming languages in SIMOTION SCOUT

3.4.2 Motion Control Chart (MCC)

3.4.3 Ladder Logic / Function Block Diagram (LAD/FBD)

3.4.4 Structured Text (ST)

3.6 CamTool options package

3.5 CamEdit cam editor

3.7 Technology packages and technology objects

3.8 CLib Studio option package

Installation

4.1 SCOUT and SCOUT Standalone system requirements

4.2 Installing SIMOTION SCOUT

4.2.1 Installing SIMOTION SCOUT

4.2.2 Installing SIMOTION SCOUT Standalone

4.2.3 SINAMICS Support Package (SSP)

4.3 Uninstalling SIMOTION SCOUT

4.4 Licenses

4.4.1 To install the authorization

4.4.2 Saving and moving the license key

User interface

5.1 SIMOTION SCOUT - workbench

5.2 SIMOTION SCOUT - working area

5.3 SIMOTION SCOUT project navigator

5.3.1 Using the project navigator

5.3.2 Creating elements

5.3.3 Inserting a folder

5.3.4 Changing properties of the elements

5.3.5 Wizards for configuration support

5.4 SIMOTION SCOUT - menus

5.5 SIMOTION SCOUT - menu items

5.6 SIMOTION SCOUT - keyboard operation and shortcuts

5.7 SIMOTION SCOUT - using the context menus

5.8.1 Using the detail view

5.8 SIMOTION SCOUT - detailed view

5.8.2 Using the symbol browser

5.8.3 Address list

5.8.4 Watch table

5.10 SIMOTION SCOUT - using help

5.8.5 Working with lists

5.9 SIMOTION SCOUT - language settings

5.10.1 SIMOTION SCOUT Online Help

5.10.2 Searching in the online help

5.10.3 Getting Started with SIMOTION SCOUT

5.10.4 Error remedy

5.11 Adding add-ons to the workbench

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6.1 Configuration overview

6.2 SIMOTION SCOUT - basic settings

6.3 Managing projects

6.3.1 SIMOTION SCOUT project

6.3.2 Creating a new project

6.3.3 Open project

6.3.4 Saving and compiling

6.3.5 Performing a consistency check

6.3.6 Archiving and backing up projects on memory cards

6.3.7 Exporting and importing a project in XML format

6.3.8 Searching in the project

6.3.9 Replacing in the project

6.3.10 Printing projects

6.4.1 Adding a SIMOTION device

6.4 Configuring devices

6.4.1.1 Starting HW Config