Siemens TP170 B, TP170 A, OP170 B User Manual

Preface,Contents

SIMATICHMI

TouchPanelTP170A,TP170B
OperatorPanelOP170B

EquipmentManual

Introduction

Functionality

Commissioning

OperatingTouchPanels
TP170AandTP170B

OperatingKeyboardUnit
OP170B

ScreenObjectsforTP170A

ScreenObjectsforTP170Band
OP170B

RecipesforTP170Band
OP170B

SystemSettings

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2

3

4

5

6

7

8

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Installation

UnitDescription

MemoryCardsfor
TP170BandOP170B

Maintenance/Upkeep

OperatingSystemUpdate

APPENDICES

Glossary,Index

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13

14

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This manual

The TP170 A, TP170 B, OP170 B equipment manual is part of the SIMATIC HMI
documentation. It provides operation, installation, configuration and maintenance
personnel with information concerning installation, functionality, operation and
technical design of the SIMATIC operating units TP170 A, TP170 B and OP170 B.

An overview of the entire SIMATIC HMI documentation is provided in Appendix E.

Organization of the manual

The manual is organized into the following chapters:

Chapter Contents

1-2 Overview of the features and functional scope of the unit

3-7 Commissioning and operation

8 Recipes for TP170 B and OP170 B

9 System settings

10 - 13 Mechanical and electrical installation, unit description, retrofitting of

options as well as maintenance and upkeep.

14 Informationen on updating the operating system.

Appendix S Technical Data

S Interface Assignments
S System Messages
S ESD Guidelines
S SIMATIC HMI Documentation

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Conventions

The following cionventions are used throughout this manual:

Motor off Text in the operating unit display is presented in this

Tag Symbolic names representing tag values on the screen are

Screens Functions available for selection are presented in this italic

ESC The names of keys and buttons are displayed in a different

History

The various releases of this manual correspond to the following versions of the
ProTool CS configuration software:

typewriter font.

presented in this italic typewriter font.

font.

font.

Trademarks

Edition Comment ProTool Version

12/99 First release of the TP170 A equipment

From V5.2

manual

07/00 Extensions to the TP170 B and OP170 B

From V5.2 + SP2

units

The following names are registered trademarks of the Siemens AG:

S SIMATICR

S SIMATIC HMIR

S HMIR

S ProToolR

S ProTool/LiteR

S ProTool/ProR

S SIMATIC Multi PanelR

S SIMATIC Multifunctional PlatformR

S MP 270R

S ProAgentR

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In the case of technical queries, please contact the Siemens representatives in the
subsidiaries and branches responsible for your area.

SIMATIC Customer Support Hotline

Available worldwide, at all times:

Johnson City

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SIMATIC Customer Support offers comprehensive additional information
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Abbreviations

The abbreviations used in this user’s guide have the following meaning:

AG (PLC) Programmable Logic Controller

AM Alarm Message

ANSI American National Standards Institute

AS 511 Protocol of the PU interface to SIMATIC S5

ASCII American Standard Code for Information Interchange

CCFL Cold Cathode Fluorescence Lamp

CF Compact Flash

CPU Central Processing Unit

CSV Comma Separated Values

DP Decentralized Periphery

DRAM Dynamic Random Access Memory

DSN Data Source Name

ESD Electrostatically Sensitive Device

EM Event Message

EMC Electromagnetic compatibility

HMI Human Machine Interface

IF Interface

LCD Liquid Crystal Display

LED Light Emitting Diode

MP Multi Panel

MPI Multipoint Interface (SIMATIC S7)

OP Operator Panel

PC Personal Computer

PCL Printer Control Language

PLC Programmable Logic Controller

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PU Programming Unit

PPI Point to Point Interface (SIMATIC S7)

RAM Random Access Memory

SRAM Static Random Access Memory

STN Super Twisted Nematic

TCP/IP Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol

TFT Thin Film Transistor

TTL Transistor--Transistor Logic

TP Touch Panel

A list of all the specialist terms together with their explanations is provided in the
Glossary at the end of this guide.

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Contents

1 Introduction 1-1............................................................

2 Functionality 2-1...........................................................

3 Commissioning 3-1........................................................

3.1 Initial Startup 3-3...................................................

3.2 Recommissioning 3-4...............................................

3.3 Options for Download Mode 3-6......................................

3.4 Testing a Project on the Operating Unit 3-10.............................

3.5 Download Back (TP170 B and OP170 B) 3-12...........................

3.6 Backup/Restore the Internal Flash Memory

(TP170 B and OP170 B) 3-14.........................................

4 Operating Touch Panels TP170 A and TP170 B 4-1...........................

4.1 Operating Touch Elements 4-1........................................

4.1.1 Enter Numeric Values 4-3............................................

4.1.2 Enter Alphanumeric Values 4-5.......................................

4.1.3 Enter Symbolic Values on the TP170 B 4-7.............................

4.2 Calling in Help Text on the TP170 B 4-8................................

5 Operating Keyboard Unit OP170 B 5-1.......................................

5.1 Integrated Keyboard 5-1.............................................

5.2 Key Combinations 5-5...............................................

5.3 Entering Values 5-7.................................................

5.3.1 Enter Numeric Values 5-8............................................

5.3.2 Enter Alphanumeric Values 5-9.......................................

5.3.3 Enter Symbolic Values 5-10...........................................

5.4 Call Help Text 5-11...................................................

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6 Screen Objects for TP170 A 6-1.............................................

6.1 General Operation 6-2...............................................

6.1.1 Operating Screens 6-2..............................................

6.1.2 Logging On and Off from the Operating Unit 6-3........................

6.2 Overview of Screen Objects 6-4......................................

6.3 Input Field for Date/Time 6-5.........................................

6.4 Input Field for Confidential Password Entry 6-5.........................

6.5 Status Button 6-6...................................................

6.6 Messages 6-7......................................................

6.7 Bar graphs 6-9.....................................................

7 Screen Objects for TP170 B and OP170 B 7-1................................

7.1 General Operation 7-2...............................................

7.1.1 Operating screens 7-2...............................................

7.1.2 Logging On and Off from the Operating Unit 7-5........................

7.2 Overview of Screen Objects 7-6......................................

7.3 Input Field for Date/Time 7-9.........................................

7.4 Input Field for Confidential Password Entry 7-9.........................

7.5 Buttons 7-10........................................................

7.6 Status Button 7-11...................................................

7.7 Switch 7-13.........................................................

7.8 Messages 7-14......................................................

7.8.1 ALARM_S 7-16......................................................

7.8.2 Message Line 7-17...................................................

7.8.3 Message Window 7-17...............................................

7.8.4 Message Page 7-19..................................................

7.8.5 Message Buffer 7-20.................................................

7.8.6 Message View 7-21..................................................

7.8.7 Simple Message View 7-23...........................................

7.9 Bar Graphs 7-24.....................................................

7.10 Trend View 7-25.....................................................

7.11 Date/Time 7-27......................................................

7.12 Password List 7-28..................................................

8 Recipes for TP170 B and OP170 B 8-1.......................................

8.1 Overview 8-1.......................................................

8.2 Recipe Configuration 8-3............................................

8.3 Editing Data Records 8-5............................................

8.3.1 Recipe View 8-6....................................................

8.3.2 Recipe Screens 8-14.................................................

8.3.3 Functions and PLC jobs 8-16..........................................

8.3.4 Import/Export Data Records 8-17......................................

8.3.5 Reaction on Changing the Recipe Structure 8-20........................

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9 System Settings 9-1........................................................

9.1 TP170 A Settings 9-2...............................................

9.1.1 Setting an Operating Mode 9-2.......................................

9.1.2 Screen Settings 9-3.................................................

9.1.3 Set Screen Saver Response Time 9-5.................................

9.2 Settings for TP170 B and OP170 B 9-6................................

9.2.1 Set Language 9-6...................................................

9.2.2 Setting an Operating Mode 9-7.......................................

9.2.3 Screen Settings 9-8.................................................

9.2.4 Control Panel Settings 9-10...........................................

10 Installation 10-1.............................................................

10.1 Mechanical Installation 10-2...........................................

10.2 Electrical Installation 10-5.............................................

10.2.1 Connect Configuration Computer 10-7..................................

10.2.2 Connect PLC 10-8...................................................

10.2.3 Connecting a Printer to TP170 B and OP170 B 10-11......................

11 Unit Description 11-1........................................................

1 1.1 TP170 A 1 1-2.......................................................

1 1.1.1 Dimensions and mounting area 1 1-2....................................

1 1.1.2 Connection elements 1 1-3............................................

1 1.1.3 Communication options 1 1-4..........................................

1 1.2 TP170 B 1 1-5.......................................................

1 1.2.1 Dimensions and mounting area 1 1-5....................................

1 1.2.2 Connection elements 1 1-6............................................

1 1.2.3 Communication options 1 1-7..........................................

1 1.3 OP170 B 11-8.......................................................

1 1.3.1 Dimensions and Mounting Area 1 1-8...................................

1 1.3.2 Connection Elements 1 1-9............................................

11.3.3 Communication Options 11-10..........................................

1 1.3.4 Labeling Function Keys (OP170 B) 1 1-10................................

12 Memory card for TP170 B and OP170 B 12-1..................................

13 Maintenance/Upkeep 13-1....................................................

Clean Screen/Keyboard 13-1..................................................

14 Operating System Update 14-1...............................................

Appendices

A Technical Data A-1.........................................................

B Interface Assignment B-1...................................................

C System Messages C-1......................................................

D ESD Guidelines D-1........................................................

E SIMATIC HMI Documentation E-1............................................

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Introduction

Low-end units

The Touch Panels TP170 A and TP170 B, and Operator Panel OP170 B represent
products in the new series of low-end operating units. The units in this series are
based on the innovative standard WindowsR CE operating system. They complete
the SIMATIC HMI product range in the low-end sector. The TP170 A is a low-price
initial unit which can operate with all SIMATIC S7 CPUs. The TP170 B and
OP170 B fulfill all sophisticated functional requirements.

This new product series enables self-created graphics, digital photos and scanned
screens to be integrated in a project. Bars and trend curve diagrams can still be
used to graphically display temperature progressions, for example.
The units are equipped with an interface for MPI and PROFIBUS-DP. This
interface is also used for downloading configurations. The unit memories are
designed for small to medium-size configurations.

Here is a short selection of common features:

S Automatic transfer detection for downloading configurations

S Password protection

S Input/Output fields to display and modify process parameters

S Configurable buttons and function keys (OP170 B) to control input/output and

data bits

S Bars for the graphical dsplay of dynamic values

S Standard library for graphics and buttons can be used under ProTool CS

S Graphics can be configured to label buttons or as format-filling background

screens

S Fixed text for labeling buttons, process screens or process values in any

character size

Additional features with TP170 B and OP170 B:

S Print functions

S Trends

S Scheduler

S Recipe management

S Backing up recipe data and configurations on optional memory cards (CF card)

A complete overview of the functional range of the units is provided Chapter 2.

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Area of use of the units

The units have been conceived for easy machine operation and monitoring. They
provide a realistic graphical representation of the machine or system to be
monitored. Their area of use include implementation in machine and apparatus
construction as well as in the packing and electronics industry.

The high degree of protection (IP65 on the front side) and non-implementation of
moving storage media, such as hard disks and floppy disks, ensure the operating
units are also suitable for use in rough industrial environments and directly on site
on the respective machine.

Installation locations for the units include:

S Panels

S Consoles

As a result of their minimum installation depth, the units are particularly suited for
operation near the machine.

Easy to operate and observe

The units enable operating statuses, current process values and errors concerning
a connected PLC to be graphically displayed and the relevant machine or system
to be easily monitored and operated. Display and operation of the units can be
adapted optimally for the respective process requirements by using the
configuration software ProT ool CS.

Theunitscanbeusedto:

S control and monitor the process by means of the menu system. Setpoint values

or control element settings, for instance, can be modified by entering values or
activating configured function keys;

S display processes, machines and systems on full-graphic, dynamic screens;

S display and edit messages and, for example, process tags in output fields, and

to visualize bars or status display;

S to intervene directly in processes via the Touch Screen (TP170 A, TP170 B) or

using the integrated keyboard (OP170 B).

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Configuring using ProTool/Pro CS, ProTool and ProTool/Lite

Graphics, texts and operating and display elements which need to be represented
on the operating units must first be created on a configuration computer (PC or
PU) using the configuration software SIMATIC ProTool/Pro CS, ProTool or
ProTool/Lite. The configuration computer must be connected to the operating unit
in order to download the project to the operating unit (refer to “Configuration
phase” in Figure 1-1).

Once the project has been successfully downloaded, connect the operating unit to
the PLC. The operating unit can then communicate with the PLC and respond
according to the information configured for running the program in the PLC (refer to
“Process control phase” in Figure 1-1).

Introduction

PC/PU

Configuration phase

TP170 A / TP170 B / OP170 B

PLC

Process running phase

Figure 1-1 Configuration and process running phase

Create project data
Save project data
Test project
Simulate project

Download project data

Connected to PLC

Note

The units can be configured, as required, using the configuration software
ProTool/Pro CS, ProTool or ProTool/Lite. Throughout this manual, the term
ProTool CS (CS: Configuration System) is used to represent all three software
variants.

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Overview of units

TP170 A, TP170 B

TP170 A TP170 B OP170 B

Processor Type 32 bit RISC

Memory Memory for configuration 256 kByte 512 kByte

Software Operating system MicrosoftR WindowsR CE

Ser. interface 1 Physics 1 ´ RS232 (9-pin)

S7 connection MPI/PROFIBUS-DP

Max. baud rate 1.5 MB 12 MB

Ser. interface 2 – RS232

Display Active screen area (W ´ H) in

mm

Resolution (pixels) 320 ´ 240

Colors 4BlueMode 4BlueMode

Operating elements Touch Screen ✔ –

Matrix keyboard – ✔

Function keys with configurable
functions

Those usable as softkeys – 14

Labeling the function keys – System-

Special features S External memory extension:

-- Slot for CF card

OP170 B

1 ´ RS422/RS485

211 ´ 158 (6’’)

4BlueMode

or

16 colors

– 24

(18 with

LEDs)

specific with

labelling

strips

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Further information

Detailed information on the technical data of the operating units is provided in
Appendix A of this manual.

Detailed descriptions of the creation of projects for the operating unit and
configuration software functions are provided in the ProT ool Configuring
Windows-based Systems user’s guide and in the online help for ProTool CS.

Connection of the operating unit to the PLC is described in the Communication for
Windows-based Systems user’s manual.

Any new information which could not be taken into account for printing in the
guides is provided in the Readme.wri file on the ProTool CD.

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Functionality

2

The table below summarizes the functional scope of the operating units. The values specified
are the maximum values which can be managed by the units. The values are limited by the size
of the memory used.

Function TP170 A TP170 B OP170 B

Event messages Number 100 400

Display Message view Message line, message window/

message page, message view

View all queued
messages

Message length per line 70 characters

Process values in
message text

Edit messages – ✔

Alarm messages Number – 400

Display – Message

Type of display – first/last, selectable

View all queued
messages

Message view Message page/Message view

8

window/

message page/

message view

– In message page/message view

1)

1)

Message line/

message

window/

message

page/message

view

Message length per line – 70 characters

Process values in
message text

Acknowledge individual
alarm messages

Acknowledge several
alarm messages
simultaneously (group
acknowledgement)

Edit messages – ✔

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ALARM_S Display S7 messages – ✔

Message logging Output to printer – ✔

Volatile message
buffer

Message acquisition Time of occurrence Date/Time

Screens Number 20 100

Capacity – 128 message events

View event/alarm
messages

Delete – ✔

Print – ✔

Message events
queued simultaneously
(max.)

Message events Arrived,

Fields per screen 20 50

Tags per screen 20 50

Complex elements per
screen

View ✔ ✔ ✔

Print (hardcopy) – ✔ ✔

Screen objects

–/– ✔/✔

16 64

Arrived, departed, acknowledged

Departed

5

S Graphics ✔ ✔ ✔

S Tex t ✔ ✔ ✔

S Output field ✔ ✔ ✔

S Input field ✔ ✔ ✔

S Symbolic output field – ✔ ✔

S Selection field – ✔ ✔

S Date/Time – ✔ ✔

S Graphics list – ✔ ✔

S Vector graphic – ✔ ✔

S Button – ✔ ✔

S Status button ✔ ✔ ✔

S Switches – ✔ ✔

S Hidden button – ✔ ✔

S Trend graphic – ✔ ✔

S Bar ✔ ✔ ✔

S Message view – ✔ ✔

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Screens Screen objects

S Simple message

view

✔ ✔ ✔

S Password list – ✔ ✔

S Recipe view – ✔ ✔

Operator guidance

S Dynamic attributes – ✔ ✔

S Call/Hide objects – ✔ ✔

S Help text – ✔ ✔

S TAB sequence – – ✔

S Icons for softkeys – – ✔

S LEDs in function

keys

Fixed window – ✔ ✔

Limit value monitoring Inputs/outputs ✔ ✔ ✔

Conversion functions Inputs/outputs – ✔ ✔

Tags Number 100 250

Help text Lines/characters – 7/35 7/35

For messages – ✔ ✔

For screens – ✔ ✔

For screen objects

– – ✔

S Input field – ✔ ✔

S Selection field – ✔ ✔

S Button – – ✔

S Status button – – ✔

S Switches – – ✔

S Hidden button – – ✔

Trends Number – 50

Graphic objects Number 20 50

Text elements Number 100 1000

Print functions Hardcopy of screen

content

Direct message logging – ✔ ✔

Password protection Number of passwords 1 50

Password level – 10 (0..9)

Recipes Number – 20

Data records per recipe – 50

Entries per recipe – 60

– ✔ ✔

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OP170 BTP170 BTP170 AFunction

Online language
change

Screen settings Contrast ✔ ✔ ✔

Scheduler Trigger functions

Connections

Communication SIMATIC S5

3)

Number of languages 1 3

– ✔ ✔

cylically or once

Number 1 4

S AS511
S PROFIBUS-DP

SIMATIC S7/M7

4)

–

–

✔
✔

S MPI ✔ ✔ ✔

S PROFIBUS-DP ✔ ✔ ✔

SIMATIC 505

S NITP
S PROFIBUS-DP

Connection to PLCs from other manufacturers

Allen Bradley

(PLC-5, SLC 500)

S DF1
S DH+
S DH485

LG (Lucky Goldstar)

5)

5)

–

–

–

–

–

✔ ✔ ✔

✔
✔

✔
✔
✔

S GLOFA GM

Modicon

✔ ✔ ✔

S Modbus

Mitsubishi FX – ✔ ✔

Telemecanique TSX

S Adjust
S Uni-Telway

–

–

✔
✔

✔
✔

✔
✔

✔
✔
✔

✔
✔

1) Total number for event and alarm messages

2) Limited by storage medium

3) With SIMATIC S7

4) With adapter

5) Via external module

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Commissioning

In this chapter

This chapter provides information on:

S starting up the operating unit for the first time (Page 3-3)
S restarting the operating unit (Page 3-4)
S options for download mode (Page 3-6)
S testing the project on the operating unit (Page 3-10)
S downloading the project back from the TP170 B and OP170 B (Page 3-12)
S backup/restore the internal Flash memory using the TP170 B and

OP170 B (Page 3-14)

Operating the operating units in the start-up phase

TP170 A:

Select the required object in the Start menu (Figure 3-1) and Configuration menu
(Figure 3-4) by touching the relevant button.

TP170 B:
Select the required object in the Start menu (Figure 3-2) and Configuration menu
(Figure 3-5) by touching the relevant button.

OP170 B:
Proceed as follows to operate the Start menu (Figure 3-3) and Configuration menu
(Figure 3-5)::

3

Step Procedure

1 Select the object to be operated (button, check box or input field) using

the Tabulator key.

The object currently selected is marked by a border or a different color.

2 S Buttons/Check boxes:

Press the Enter key in order to trigger the marked button or
activate/deactivate the marked check box.

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Further information on operating the units is provided in the following chapters:

S General Operation:

S Operating Special Screen Objects:

TP170 A, TP170 B: Chapter 4
OP170 B: Chapter5

TP170 A: Chapter 6
TP170 B, OP170 B: Chapter7

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Procedure

When the operating unit is started up for the first time, no project has been loaded
on it. In order to download the necessary project data and the runtime software
from the configuration computer to the operating unit, proceed as follows,
observing the sequence:

Step Procedure

1 Depending on the settings in the Configuration menu (Figure 3-4 or 3-5), connect

the interface IF1A or IF2 (serial)
configuration computer using an appropriate standard cable.

2 Switch on the power supply for the operating unit.

Since no project has been loaded on the operating unit up to this point, it
automatically switches to Download mode. The operating unit displays the
message Connecting to host until it receives data from the configuration
computer or the button Cancel is pressed.

If the message Connecting to host does not appear, it is probable that the
options for download mode have been incorrectly set (refer to the note on
Page 3-8).

3 If data should be downloaded via an MPI connection, set the following

parameters on the configuration computer:

S OP address: 1
S Transmission rate: 187.5 k Baud

Start downloading the project on the configuration computer. Further settings
necessary on the configuration computer for the download operation are
provided in the ProTool Configuring Windows-based Systems user’s guide.

The configuration computer checks the connection to the operating unit. If the
connection is not available or defective, the corresponding error message
appears.

If downloading from the configuration computer is terminated as a result of a
compatibility conflict, please continue as described in Chapter 14.

If the connection is correct, the project data is downloaded to the operating unit.
Following successful downloading, the operating unit restarts and displays the
start screen of the project that has just been loaded.

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3.2 Recommissioning

Purpose

During recommissioning, a project already loaded on the operating unit is replaced
by another. In this case, the project data is downloaded from the configuration
computer to the operating unit.

The following options are available to switch the operating unit to Download mode:

S Start downloading manually during the operating unit start-up phase.

S Start downloading automatically while the operating unit is in operation.

S Start downloading via a correspondingly configured operating element while the

operating unit is in operation (refer to Page 9-7).

Start downloading manually during the operating unit start-up phase

Step Procedure

1 Connect interface IF1A or IF2 (serial)1), or IF1B (MPI), on the operating unit to

the configuration computer using an appropriate standard cable.

2 Switch on the power supply for the operating unit.

3 If necessary, check the interface settings in the Configuration menu (Figure 3-4

or 3-5) and adapt them as required.

4 During the operating unit start-up phase, the menu illustrated in Figure 3-1, 3-2

or 3-3 appears briefly. Press the Download button to set the operating unit to
Download mode before the start-up routine is completed.

The operating unit continues to display the message Connecting to host
until it receives data from the configuration computer or the Cancel button is
pressed.

If the message Connecting to host does not appear, it is probable that the
options for download mode have been incorrectly set (refer to the note on
Page 3-8).

5 If downloading should be performed via an MPI connection, set the OP address

and transmission rate valid for the operating unit on the configuration computer
(refer to the note on Page 3-5).

Start downloading the project on the configuration computer.

The configuration computer checks the connection to the operating unit. If the
connection is not available or defective, the configuration computer issues the
corresponding error message.

If downloading from the configuration computer is terminated as a result of a
compatibility conflict, please continue as described in Chapter 14.

If the connection is correct, the new project is downloaded to the operating unit.
Following successful downloading, the operating unit restarts and displays the
start screen of the projects that has just been loaded.

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Start downloading automatically when the operating unit is in operation

The operating unit can be switched automatically to Download mode from normal
operation as soon as downloading is started on the connected configuration
computer. This option is especially recommended for the test phase of a new
project because the transfer is performed without intervention on the operating
unit. A condition for this is that the following settings have been defined in the
Configuration (TP170 A: Figures 3-4, TP170 B and OP170 B: Figure 3-5):

MPI connection:

S Option MPI Transfer Enable is activated
S Option MPI Transfer Remote Control is activated

Serial connection:

S Option Serial Transfer Enable is activated
S Option Serial Transfer Remote Control is activated

A detailed description of the settings possible in the Configuration menu is
provided on Page 3-8.

Note on MPI transfer

The bus parameters (e.g. MPI address, baud rate etc.) are read out of the project
currently loaded on the operating unit.

Only use these parameters when downloading a new project, even if different
parameters are configured for the new project because the new parameters only
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3.3 Options for Download Mode

Overview

The following options can be set for download mode:

S Automatic switching to download mode from normal operation when data

transfer is initiated from the connected configuration computer

S Download mode can be restricted to a specific connection type so that

downloading can only occur either via a serial connection or an MPI connection

Call in Configuration menu

The options for Download mode can only be set when the operating unit is in its
start-up phase. During the start-up phase, the Start menu appears briefly
(TP170 A: Figure 3-1, TP170 B: Figure 3-2, OP170 B: Figure 3-3). Press the
Config button to call in the Configuration menu (TP170 A: Figures 3-4, TP170 B
and OP170 B: Figure 3-5).

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Figure 3-3 OP170 B Start menu

Information on the buttons Backup and Restore (TP170 B and OP170 B) is
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Figure 3-4 TP170 A Configuration menu

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Download mode settings

Setting the download options in the Configuration menu has the following effects:

S Option MPI Transfer Enable:

If this option is deactivated, the operating unit Download mode does not permit
data transfer via an MPI connection. Activate the option to enable connection
only via MPI or PROFIBUS-DP (SIMATIC S7).

S Option MPI Transfer Remote Control:

This option is only available if the option MPI Transfer Enable is activated.
When this option is active, the operating unit automatically switches from

normal operation to Download mode in the case of an MPI transfer from the
configuration computer.

S Option Serial Transfer Enable:

If this option is deactivated, the operating unit does not permit data transfer via
a serial interface (refer to the note below).

S Option Serial Transfer Remote Control:

This option is only available if the option Serial Transfer Enable is activated.
When this option is active, the operating unit automatically switches from

normal operation to Download mode in the case of a serial transfer from the
configuration computer.

Press the OK button to confirm the settings currently defined for the download
options. The Configuration menu is closed and the Start menu appears.

Press the Cancel button to close the Configuration menu and access the Start
menu. Any modifications made to the settings are rejected.

The group “MPI Transfer” displays both bus parameters “MPI address” and “Baud
Rate”. These parameters are valid for the project currently loaded on the operating
unit.

Caution

!

When the option Remote Control is active, ensure that the operating unit is not
inadvertently switched to download mode from the configuration computer when in
normal operation.

Note

If the options MPI Transfer Enable and Serial Transfer Enable are deactivated, it is
not possible to download a project from the configuration computer to the
operating unit.

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