step 7 v14 new functions

STEP 7 V14

New functions

Programming; editors and usability; system functions Unrestricted © Siemens AG 2016

Unrestricted © Siemens AG 2016

SIMATIC STEP 7 in the TIA Portal

Highlights of STEP 7 V14

6. System functions

5. Online functions

4. Alarming

3. Language innovations

2. Editor functions

1. Hardware configuration

Monitoring of structures in the block

Re-initialization with start and snapshot

values,

new design of the toolbar in the DB editor

Grouping of devices

Hardware profiles, ….

SCL networks in LAD/FBD

Hide block parameters (LAD/FBD)

SCL regions

Array(*)

Array of multi-instances

Evaluate program changes using checksums

Multi lingual texts on the PLC

Open use of alarm texts

Global search

Innovated information system

Export/import of settings

7. Simulation

Quick PLCSIM startup in

compact mode

Easy device exchange, …

Details


SIMATIC STEP 7 in the TIA Portal – Hardware and network editor

Support of new CPU‘s

Functions

• S7-1500 T-CPU family with integrated motion control

functionality like “Synchronous axis” and “Output cam”

• CPU 1518(F)-4 PN/DP ODK (Open Development Kit):

• Integration of C/C++ functions using ODK 1500S

• Integration of Simulink® models using Target 1500S

• CPU 1516pro (F)-2 PN

• Failsafe S7-1500 Software Controller

• CPU 1212FC

S7-1500T-CPU CPU 1518(F)-4 PN/DP ODK

CPU 1516pro(F)-2 PN

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CPU 1507SF & CPU 1515SP PC F

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CPU 1212FC New



Grouping of devices in the project navigation

Functions

• Grouping of I/O devices/slaves

in the project navigation

Benefits

• Technological merging

of devices

• Devices as part of large applications

can be located more quickly

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Horizontal or vertical division of the network/device view

Functions

• The arrangement of the network/device view

can be chosen freely.

Benefits

• The vertical division of the device view provides

its user with a structured overview of all devices

and can be used for editing the most important

device properties.

• The horizontal division of the network view is

most helpful for editing all of the parameters of

the configured connections.

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Synchronization of the network and topology view

Network view Topology view

Topology view after synchronization

Functions

• The arrangement of the devices in the

topology view can be synchronized with

the network view.

Benefits

• Standardized user interface for both the

device and topology view

• Fast adjustment of the topology view

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Firmware update under online accesses (also called LifeList)

Functions

• In addition to the CPU/IM, the

online & diagnostics editor under

online accesses displays all

plugged-in modules.

• Modules can be updated

individually.

Benefits

• The user can perform a device

update regardless of whether all

modules have been configured in

advance.

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Profile definition in the hardware catalog

• The user-defined hardware catalog allows

quick and easy access to frequently used

modules.

• Article number-specific

• Defined profiles can be exported via

Tools/Settings/General.

Mass operations for assigning a new

controller to I/O devices

• New context menu entries for individual

stations guarantee a quick assignment to I/O

controllers.

• Multiple selection possible


Collection of useful functional extensions

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New


Changing device properties "in-place"

• Important properties such as IP addresses

and device names can be changed directly

in the network view.

Detailed information in the address

overview

• The device name and the I/O system help

to clearly identify modules.

• The user can view the size of the address

area at a glance.



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Assigning a PN device name as a mass

operation

• The PROFINET device name can be

assigned as a mass operation in the network

view/IO-communication.

Topology comparison in table view

• The table view allows a compact overview of

both the online and offline configuration.

• They can easily be synchronized.



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New


Structured IO tags

• Graphic display of structured IO tags in the

table

• Display of overlapping variables



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6. System functions

5. Online functions

4. Alarming


2. Editor functions




values,


Grouping of devices




SCL regions

Array(*)





Global search



7. Simulation


compact mode


Details


S7-1500

SIMATIC STEP 7 in the TIA Portal – New editor functions


Functions

• SCL networks can be inserted in an LAD (FBD) block.

Benefits

• Depending on the use case, the ideal programming

language can be selected freely within a block, e.g. LAD

for links and SCL for subsequent mathematical

calculations, so that programming becomes considerably

more efficient.

• An SCL network, for example, can now be inserted

instead of the Calculate Box.

S7-1200 S7-300/400/WinAC

New



SCL regions – "networks" for SCL

Functions

• New keyword REGION (cf. C#)

• Any name including spaces and special characters

• Nested regions

• Open/closed status is saved

• Synchronized navigation column including the display of

syntax errors

Benefits

• Code structuring

• Enhanced overview and readability

• Simple navigation even in large blocks

S7-1500 S7-1200 S7-300/400/WinAC

New


S7-1500


Hiding block parameters (LAD/FBD)

Functions

• Useable for:

• FBs and FCs

• All parameter types (In, Out and InOut)

• All data types

• Can be found in the properties of the parameter

• Adjustable options:

• Show

• Hide for assigned and unassigned parameters

• Hide if no parameter is assigned

Benefits

• Improved overview of blocks with many optional

parameters

S7-1200 S7-300/400/WinAC

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Automatic numbering of blocks

Function

• Block numbers required for internal

processing are assigned automatically by the system

(setting in the block properties)

• The system resolves conflicts in the block numbers

automatically, e.g. due to copying processes.

• Conflicts can be resolved automatically by the system -

even for know-how-protected blocks. A password is not

required (prerequisite: Encryption was implemented using

>= V13 SP1)

Benefits:

• User programs can be programmed symbolically

• The user does not have to concern himself with numbers

and number conflicts

Copy and paste

The system renumbers the

blocks and resolves the

conflict during the

translation.

S7-1500 S7-1200 S7-300/400/WinAC

New



Comparing blocks using checksums

Functions

• Source codes can be compared using many filter options.

• Evaluation of checksums in the user program

Benefits

• Differences in blocks are recognized more quickly.

• The reasons for differences can be identified more quickly

(e.g. the data type used has changed)

• Filters enable a user-defined comparison

• Program changes can be detected during runtime and be

processed accordingly – for V14 the following evaluation

options are possible:

• Checksum for the complete standard program

• F signature for the safety program and safety hardware

Old_Checksum = C153Q3

Cur_Checksum = XZA135

Program Compare:

PLC Program

changed

S7-1500 S7-1200 S7-300/400/WinAC

GetChecksum()

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New


Absolute address for standard blocks, also

for structures

• Structured tabs in standard blocks now show

the absolute address instead of the relative

offset

Go to definition within the

• UDT editor with tags of the type UDT

• DB editor with tags of the type UDT

• Interface editors with tags of the type

FB, DB, and UDT

Predefined block parameters

• The predefined block parameter is entered

automatically when the block is called

• With FCs/FBs for IN, OUT and INOUT

• With Intelli-Sense



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New

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Declaring new tags as Temp

• New tags are declared as Temp by default

and not as bit memories

Network status on opening/closing a block

• Networks are displayed the same way they

were displayed the last time the block was

closed.

Block information with up to 125 characters

• For S7-1200/1500



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Hierarchical representation of the compile

results

• Display of the block subfolders

• Enhanced overview

SCL: Display all monitored values

• Context menu for showing/hiding

• All available tags are displayed

SCL: CTRL + Click for Go to definition

• Quick for defining a tag, FBs, ... jump via

hyperlink



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“Undo” also available offline

Global setting for Operand representation

and Tag information

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S7-Graph: Absolut_Info_Overlay

• Optimized display of the absolute address

(minimal column width)

S7-Graph: Symbolic jump/jump target

• Symbolic display of the jump and jump target

in the DetailedSequenceView.

S7-Graph: Hide Absolut_Info_Overlay

• The Absolut_Info_Overlay can now be

hidden using the context menu.



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6. System functions

5. Online functions

4. Alarming


2. Editor functions




values,


Grouping of devices




SCL regions

Array(*)





Global search



7. Simulation


compact mode


Details


S7-1500

SIMATIC STEP 7 in the TIA Portal – Language innovations

Array(*) for transferring arrays of variable length

Functions

• Array(*) as new parameter data type

• LOWER_BOUND, UPPER_BOUND for determining the

array boundaries

• STL, SCL, LAD, FBD

Benefits

• Pointer programming for arrays of varying lengths no

longer necessary

• Better runtime performance than pointer (Any/Variant) and

copying by MOVE_BLK

• Fully symbolic and improved readability

• Enables generic standard functions for arrays varying in

length

S7-1200 S7-300/400/WinAC

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S7-1500



Functions

• Saving multi-instance data in an array

(STL, SCL, LAD, FBD)

• Multi-instances can be called in loops

• Applies to PID-Tos* as well

Benefits

• Drastic reduction of code

• Enhanced readability

• Efficient programming of mass calls

S7-1200 S7-300/400/WinAC

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Indexed access to technology objects

Functions

• List technology object (TO) instances in an array of

DB_ANY

• Hand over DB_ANY to a technology object

• S7-1500: starting from FW V2.0

• S7-1200: starting from FW V4.2

Benefits

• Indexed access to TOs in slopes instead of separate

access requests

• Reduction of code

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S7-1500 S7-1200 S7-300/400/WinAC


S7-1500


Transfer instance as parameter

Functions

• Transfer of an instance to an FC/FB

• Call of the transferred instance in the FC/FB

• STL, SCL, LAD, FBD

Benefits

• Standardized functions to which dynamic

instances are transferred

• The used instance has to be defined at the block

call (not inside the block).

S7-1200 S7-300/400/WinAC

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Constants

Function:

• Local and global constants can be used both in the code

and as array boundaries.

• For the declaration of a string, constants (local, global) can

now be used for the length as well.

Benefits:

• Arrays and strings can be adapted centrally by changing

the constant value.

• Thus, for example, programs with a centralized adjustment

to the availability of memory of CPUs can be adapted.

S7-1500 S7-1200 S7-300/400/WinAC

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Serialize / Deserialize

Serialize data

• “Serialize” transforms structured

data in a byte array.

• “Deserialize” transforms a byte array

in a structure.

SERIALIZE

Structure

• Var1 : Byte

DESERIALIZE

2#0000_0001

2#0000_0000

S7-1500 S7-1200 S7-300/400/WinAC

Structure

• Var1 : Bool = true

• Var2 : Bool = false







Array of Byte can be

saved in the optimized

data area.

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S7-1500


Comparison of UDT tags

Functions

• Two variables of the same PLC data type can be

compared to each other.

• Check for consistency and inconsistency

• Available in STL, SCL, LAD, FBD

Benefits

• Symbolic programming using structured variables is now

possible without restrictions and with optimal runtime

performance.

S7-1200 S7-300/400/WinAC

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Multi-lingual texts on the PLC

Functions

• Alarm texts and comments in the user program are

loaded* onto the controller in 3 languages.

Benefits

• Web server and display can display alarms in up to three

languages.

• Translations are retained when downloaded/uploaded.

• HMI Code Viewer and Graph-Viewer show the comments

and the code in three languages.

• Notes:

• Applies to S7-1500, 2 languages for S7-1200

• The alarms are loaded into the work memory. The contents are loaded into

the load memory.

Alarms and comments in three languages

S7-1500 S7-1200 S7-300/400/WinAC


Recursive block call in SCL

• Already available for LAD/FBD/STL

• For S7-1200/1500

Multiple assignment:

• Easy assignment of a value to any number

of tags (e.g. initialization)

New arithmetic functions:

• +=, -=, *=, /=

• For S7-1200/1500



FC/FB

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6. System functions

5. Online functions

4. Alarming


2. Editor functions




values,


Grouping of devices




SCL regions

Array(*)





Global search



7. Simulation


compact mode


Details


S7-1500

SIMATIC STEP 7 in the TIA Portal – New and improved system functions

Access to alarm texts from the user program

Functions

Virtual HMI - Same functional scope as

SIMATIC HMI:

• Subscription for specific display classes

(filter option)

• Selection of up to 3 languages

Benefits

Easy connection of third-party products

to the alarm system of the S7-1500

S7-1200 S7-300/400/WinAC

Alarm server

• System diagnostics

• Program_Alarm

• S7-Graph

• ProDiag

Data block

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6. System functions

5. Online functions

4. Alarming


2. Editor functions




values,


Grouping of devices




SCL regions

Array(*)





Global search



7. Simulation


compact mode


Details


SIMATIC STEP 7 in the TIA Portal – Online

DB-Editor

Functions

• Re-initialization of actual values with

start values of the DB

• Re-initialization of actual values of multiple DBs

with the snapshot (also entire PLC)

• Redesign of the icons

Overwrite offline values in the ES (snap shot)

Overwrite online values in the PLC

Transfer only of offline values

Benefits

• Quick reset of the application to a defined state

• Quick restoration of the application after upgrade or PLC

replacement

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SIMATIC STEP 7 in the TIA Portal – Online

Monitoring of structures in the block status

Functions

• A new "Monitor value" tab in the inspector window enables

the monitoring of structures on the block as well as their

call environment.

• Context-sensitive selection

• For InOut interconnections, both the transferred and the

returned value are displayed.

Benefits

• Fast troubleshooting when values of a structure variable

change with several accesses per cycle

• Clear representation of actual values of a structure tag

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6. System functions

5. Online functions

4. Alarming


2. Editor functions




values,


Grouping of devices




SCL regions

Array(*)





Global search



7. Simulation


compact mode


Details


SIMATIC STEP 7 in the TIA Portal – System functions

Innovated cross reference list

Functions

• HMI and PLC accesses at a glance

• New types of cross references (types-instances,…)

• Overlapping accesses on PLC tags

• User input of tags (Go To... functionality)

• Check several tags at the same time

• Support of know how protected blocks

• Several filtering options

Benefits

• Quick analysis of the program structure

• Quick identification of errors

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Trace – Repeated measurements/ recording onto a memory card

Objective

• Automated recording without the TIA Portal

• Automated repeated measuring

• Troubleshooting in systems

• Persistent storage of measurements (on memory card)

Configuration and display

• Repeated measuring

• Record N measurements according to trigger conditions

• Reactivate measurement after saving

• Optional: overwrite the oldest measurement

• Up to 1000 measurements

• Webserver S7-1500

• Only measurements stored on the memory card are displayed;

no configuration

• Saving as csv file and display of csv files

• Automatic naming of measurements - including a time stamp

• Measurements will be saved in a separate folder

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TIA Portal Webserver

RAM

CPU

New

S7-1500 S7-1200 S7-300/400/WinAC



Trace – Combining measurements

Objective

• Displaying different measurements in a common diagram

Typical applications

• Comparative analysis of repeated measurements (controller optimization)

• Combining simultaneous measurements from different devices (S7-1200, S7-1500, drives)

Combining

measurements in PNV

Single measurements Combined measurement



Trace – Combining measurements - Functionality

Chronological alignment of measurements

• Measurements can be aligned according to the time axis

• Orientation according to trigger pulse, first/last sample

• Orientation according to time stamps

• Additional fine adjustment

Display options (as with a single measurement)

• 16 signals can be displayed at a time

• Signals can be grouped

• Assigned track record or display in a shared diagram

• Display of time stamps or relative to trigger pulse

Each measurement can be timed and moved

accordingly.



Global search

Searching for user texts

• Separate editor for global search

• All of the project data is indexed for quick searches.

Functions

• Start via menu, toolbar, shortcut, context menu

• Textual search with results list, incl. preview of places found

• Structured and sortable

• "Go to“ option form the list to the place found in the editor

• Flexible search request (Infix, Suffix, Wildcards)

• Scope of search can be limited

Scope of search

• PLC (SCL, STL, LAD/FBD, GRAPH, tags)

incl. Failsafe & Trace

• HMI (screens, scripts, recipes, etc.)



Automation Software Updater – Function extensions

Functions

• Corporate Update Server: Selected TIA Portal Updates

can be stored on a local server and then be distributed via

the local network.

• Updates will be distributed through standard Microsoft

server services (IIS, BITS).

Benefits

• Automation Update Server: Central update management

within the company

• Reduction of the needed internet bandwidth

• Enhanced security, as there is no need for the TIA Portal

station to be connected to the internet

TIA Portal Engineering Stationen

Siemens Update Server

Corporate Update Server

New

Internet

Intranet

TIA Updater Tool



Import and export of the TIA Portal settings

Functions

• Manual import and export of the global TIA Portal settings

• Central administration of the global settings

Benefits

• Easy transfer of the global TIA Portal settings between

different installations/PCs

• TIA Portal settings that are valid company-wide can be

easily rolled out to any number of TIA Portal users

• Identical TIA Portal behavior and appearance at all

managed TIA Portal installations

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New help as information system

Functions

• New help system based on HTML

• Expanded search function

• Programming examples for all

PLC applications

• New start page and synchronization

with the online support page

Benefits

• Several search results can be

displayed in separate tabs at the

same time

• Objects can be located more quickly

thanks to device-granular search

options.

Search Navigation Content




Archiving and retrieval

• Backup copy or ZIP-archive

• Delete recoverable data

• Add date/time to filename

Grouping of windows

• New button in the status bar

Sorting keyboard shortcuts

• The list of keyboard shortcuts can be sorted

for a better overview (settings keyboard

operation)

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6. System functions

5. Online functions

4. Alarming


2. Editor functions




values,


Grouping of devices




SCL regions

Array(*)





Global search



7. Simulation


compact mode


Details


SIMATIC STEP 7 in the TIA Portal - Simulation

S7-PLCSIM - Overview

Functions

• New compact view

• No simulation project needed to start application

• New CPUs:

• S7-1200F incl. F I/Os

• S7-1500 Compact-CPUs

• T-CPU incl. motion functions

• Drag & Drop of hardware modules into the Sim-

table

• Simulation of the decentralized periphery

• Undo/Redo-feature

• Functional extensions for sequences

S7-1500 S7-1200 S7-300/400/WinAC


SIMATIC STEP 7 in the TIA Portal - Simulation

S7-PLCSIM - Sequences

Functions

• Importing CPU traces as a sequence

• Starting a sequence using trigger handling

• Activating/Deactivating of actions

• Delay times for sequences

Benefits

• Simple analysis of parameters in the laboratory

• Simple adjustment of the sequence to fit new

requirements

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Neu

S7-1500 S7-1200 S7-300/400/WinAC


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