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Commissioning
10.1 Overview
PRONETA
SIEMENS PRONETA PC-based software tool that is provided free-of-charge, which
simplifies the commissioning of PROFINET systems by performing the following tasks:
● Topology overview that automatically scans PROFINET and displays all connected
components. This overview can be exported in the form of a device list. You have the
option of "Initializing" the components and performing other simple configuration tasks, as
well as comparing the actual configuration with a required configuration.
● IO check to quickly test the wiring of a plant and the module configuration of the
components. By reading and writing the inputs and outputs, PRONETA makes sure that
the distributed I/O devices with their sensors and actuators are correctly wired.
PRONETA can create test profile templates and store test logs to document the test
results.
● All tasks can be performed even before a CPU is integrated into the network. Moreover,
since no other engineering tools or hardware are required, PRONETA enables a fast and
convenient checking of a plant configuration at an early stage.
Additional information about PRONETA can be found here
(http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/67460624).
SIM ATIC Automation Tool
SIMATIC Automation Tool is a free, PC-based software tool that supports you during
commissioning of the S7-1500 automation system/ET 200MP distributed I/O system.
You carry out commissioning and service activities with this tool independent of the TIA
Portal.
It offers the following functions:
● Network scanning and creation of a table showing the accessible devices in the network.
The table includes configured and non-configured CPUs and modules and is stored in a
secure SAT project file.
● LED flashing on a device for physical identification of the device
● Downloading of addresses (IP, subnet, gateway) to a device
● Downloading the PROFINET name (station name) to a device
● Setting the time in a CPU to the current time of your PG/PC (programming
device/personal computer).
● Downloading a new program to a CPU
● Downloading a firmware update to a CPU or module
● Placing a CPU in RUN or STOP mode
● Performing a CPU memory reset
● Reading the diagnostic buffer of a CPU
● Loading service data from a CPU
● Backup/restore of CPU data from/to a backup file
● Resetting devices to factory settings
You can find additional information on the SIMATIC Automation Tool here
(https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/de/view/98161300).
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